Epson AcuLaser C1100 User Manual

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5. Reinsert the cassette into the unit.
Note:
After loading paper, set the LC Size setting to match the loaded paper 
size on the control panel.
Output tray
The output tray is located on the top of the printer. Since printouts 
are output face-down, this tray is also referred to as the face-down 
tray. This tray can hold up to 250 sheets. Raise the stopper to 
prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer.
If the printouts do not stack well, open the extension on the 
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Printing on Special Media
You can print on special media which include an assortment of 
Epson paper such as the following. 
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed 
by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of 
any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing 
large quantities or printing large jobs.
EPSON Color Laser Paper
When loading EPSON Color Laser Paper, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Note:
When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select 
Semi-Thick (Back).
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251. Paper Size:A4
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 180 sheets or up to 20 mm 
thick stack)
Lower Cassette (up to 500 sheets or up to 
56 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Semi-Thick
 
						

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EPSON Color Laser Transparencies
Epson recommends the use of EPSON Color Laser Transparencies.
Note:
Duplex printing is not available for transparencies.
Transparencies can be loaded into the MP tray only. When using 
transparencies, you should make paper settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Please note the following when handling this media:
❏Hold each sheet by its edges, as oil from your fingers may 
transfer to the surface and damage the printable surface of the 
sheet. The Epson logo appears on the printable side.
❏When loading transparencies in the MP tray, insert the short 
edge first as shown below. Paper Size:A4 or LT
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 75 sheets)
Paper Type:Transparency
 
						

							34Paper Handling ❏If transparencies are loaded incorrectly, the message Check 
Transparency appears on the LCD panel. Remove the 
jammed transparencies from the printer. To clear the jam, see 
“When transparencies are jammed at the MP tray” on page 
191. 
❏When using transparencies, load them in the MP tray and set 
the Paper Type setting to Transparency in the printer driver.
❏When the Paper Type setting in the printer driver is set to 
Transparency, do not load any other type of paper except 
transparencies.
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Caution:
Sheets that have just been printed on may be hot.
EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper
Printing on EPSON Color Laser Coated Paper produces glossier 
and higher quality printouts. When loading EPSON Color Laser 
Coated Paper, you should make paper settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings in the printer driver.
Note:
When printing on the back side of previously printed paper, select 
Coated (Back).
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251. Paper Size:A4
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Coated
 
						

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Envelopes
The print quality of envelopes may be irregular because different 
parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. Print one or two 
envelopes to check the print quality.
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Caution:
Do not use window envelopes. The plastic on most window 
envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the fuser.
Note:
❏Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment, 
or the printing procedure, envelopes might be wrinkled. Make a trial 
print run before you print on a lot of envelopes.
❏Duplex printing is not available for envelopes.
When loading envelopes, you should make paper settings as 
shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Please note the following when handling this media.Paper Size:IB5, C6, MON, C10, DL, or C5
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 sheets, or a stack up to 
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							36Paper Handling ❏Load envelopes with the printable side up, as shown below.
a. MON
b. C6, DL
c. C5, IB5
d. C10
❏Do not use an envelope that has glue or tape on it.
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Labels
You can load up to 75 sheets of labels into the MP tray at one time. 
However, you may need to feed some labels one sheet at a time, 
or load them manually.
Note:
❏Duplex printing is not available for labels.
❏Depending on the quality of labels, the printing environment, or the 
printing procedure, labels might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run 
before you print on a lot of labels.
When loading labels, you should make paper settings as shown 
below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Note:
❏You should only use labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper 
copiers.
❏To prevent the label adhesive from coming into contact with printer 
parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet, with 
no gaps between the individual labels.
❏Press a sheet of paper on top of each sheet of labels. If the paper sticks, 
do not use those labels in your printer. Paper Size:A4 or LT
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 75 sheets)
Paper Type:Labels
 
						

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Thick paper and extra thick paper
You can load thick paper (106 to 163 g/m²) or extra thick paper 
(164 to 210 g/m²) into the MP tray.
When loading thick or extra thick paper, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Note:
When using thick and extra thick paper, you cannot do duplex printing 
automatically. When you want to do duplex printing with thick paper, 
set the Paper Type setting on the printer driver to Thick (Back), Extra 
Thick (Back) or Thick, Extra Thick, then do the duplex printing 
manually.
Transparencies
When loading transparencies, you should make paper settings as 
shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver. Paper Size:A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, GLT, or EXE
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Thick or Extra Thick
Paper Size:A4 or LT
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 75 sheets)
Paper Type:Transparency
 
						

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❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251.
Loading a custom paper size
You can load non-standard size paper (90 × 110 mm to 220 × 
297 mm) into the MP tray as long as it meets the following size 
requirements:
When loading a custom paper size, you should make paper 
settings as shown below:
❏Make settings on the Basic Settings menu in the printer driver.
Note:
❏For Windows, access the printer driver, then select 
User-Defined Size from the Paper Size list on the Basic 
Settings menu. In the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, 
adjust the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings to 
match your custom paper. Then click OK and your custom 
paper size will be saved.
❏For Macintosh, access the printer driver, click Custom Size 
in the Paper Setting dialog box. Then click New, adjust the 
Paper Width, Paper Length, and Margin settings to match your 
custom paper. Then enter the setting’s name, and click OK to 
save your custom paper size.
❏You can also make these settings on the Tray Menu in the 
control panel. See “Tray Menu” on page 251. Paper Size:User defined size
Paper Source:MP Tray (up to 20 mm thick stack)
Paper Type:Plain, Semi-Thick, Thick or Extra Thick
 
						

							40Using the Printer Software with Windows
Chapter 3
Using the Printer Software with Windows
About the Printer Software
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings 
to get the best results from your printer. The printer driver also 
includes EPSON Status Monitor 3, which is accessed through the 
Utility menu. EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of 
your printer. 
See “Monitoring Your Printer Using EPSON Status Monitor 3” on 
page 63 for more information.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver directly from any application 
program, from your Windows operating system.
The printer settings made from many Windows applications 
override the setting made when the printer driver is accessed 
from the operating system, so you should access the printer driver 
from your application to make sure that you get the result you 
want.
From the application
To access the printer driver, click the Print or Page Setup from 
the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties, 
or a combination of these buttons.
Windows XP or Server 2003 users
To access the printer driver, click Start, click Printers and Faxes, 
then click Printers. Right-click your printer icon, then click 
Printing Preferences.