Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

8. Insert the standard 250-sheet tray into the printer, and push until it stops.
Important:
Do not use excessive force on the tray. Doing so could damage the tray or the inside of the printer.
9. Reconnect all cables into the rear of the printer and turn on the printer.
Note:
The printer will automatically detect the attached tray but will not detect the paper type.
10. Print the Printer Settings page to confirm the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit is installed
correctly.
a
Press the 
 (Menu)...

b Select Tray Settings, and then press the  button.
c Select Tray 2, and then press the 
 button.
d Select Paper Type, and then press the 
 button.
e Select the paper type for the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit, and then press the 
button.
13. If you installed the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit after installing the print driver, update
your driver by following the instructions for each operating system. If the printer is on a network,
update the driver for each client.
Updating Your...

Windows XP/
Windows XP x64/
Windows Server 2003/
Windows Server 2003 x641. Click Start (start for Windows XP) — Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer icon of the Epson AcuLaser C2900 Series and select
Properties.
3. Click the Options tab, and then click Get Information from Printer.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. Close the Printers and Faxes folder.
If the printer information is not updated automatically after clicking Get Information from Printer,
follow these steps:
1. Click the Options...

Power Saver Mode
The printer has a power saving feature that reduces power consumption during periods of inactivity.
This feature operates in two modes: the Low Power mode and Sleep mode. As delivered, the printer
switches to the Low Power mode three minutes after the last print job is printed. The printer then
switches to the Sleep mode after another six minutes of inactivity. When the printer is in the Low
Power mode, the LCD backlight turns off. In the Sleep mode, 
 (Energy Saver) button lights up....

Chapter 3
Printer Management Software
Print Drivers
To access all of your printer’s features, install the print drivers from the Software Disc.
❏The print drivers enable your computer and printer to communicate and provide access to your
printer features.
EpsonNet Config
This section provides information on EpsonNet Config, a hyper text transfer protocol (HTTP)-based
web page service that is accessed through your web browser.
These pages give you instant access to printer status, and printer...

Note:
The default ID and password are both blank (NULL).
7. In the Administrator Password and Re-enter Password fields, enter a password for the
administrator.
8. In the Maximum Login Attempts field, enter the number of login attempts allowed.
9. Click Apply. Your new password has been set and anyone with the administrator name and
password can log in and change the printer configuration and settings.
Status Monitor (Windows Only)
You can check the printer status with Status Monitor. Double-click the...

The Status Settings dialog box appears.
3. Select the Pop up setting tab, and then select the type of the pop-up from Auto start setup.
You can also check the toner level of your printer.
The Status Monitor is installed with your Epson print driver.
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Chapter 4
Network Basics
Overview of Network Setup and Configuration
To set up and configure the network:
1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables.
2. Turn on the printer and the computer.
3. Print the Printer Settings page and keep it for referencing network settings.
4. Install the driver software on the computer from the Software Disc. For information on driver
installation, see the section in this chapter for the specific operating system you are using.
5....

Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX/1000 Base-TX
1
2
1USB port
2 Ethernet port
Connecting Printer to Computer or Network
Connect the printer via Ethernet or USB. A USB connection is a direct connection and is not used for
networking. An Ethernet connection is used for networking. Hardware and cabling requirements
vary for the different connection methods. Ethernet cable and hardware are generally not included
with your printer and must be purchased separately.
The available features for each connection type...

USB Connection
A local printer is directly connected to your computer using the USB cable. If your printer is connected
to a network instead of your computer, skip this section and go to “Network Connection” on
page 41.
To connect the printer to a computer:
1. Connect the smaller USB connector into the USB port on the rear of the printer.
Note:
Ensure that you match the USB symbol on the cable to the USB symbol on the printer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable into a USB port of the computer.
Note:...