Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

							Font Pitch
Purpose:
To specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts, within the range of 6.00 to 24.00. The default
is 10.00.
Font pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. For
nonscheduled mono spaced fonts, the pitch is displayed, but cannot be changed.
Note:
The Font Pitch menu is only displayed for fixed or mono spaced fonts.
Form Line
Purpose:
To set the number of lines in a page.
Values:
64*1 (mm series)/60*1 (inch series)Sets the value in increments of 1.
5–128
*1Denotes country-specific factory default values.
The printer sets the amount of space between each line (vertical line spacing) based on the Form Line
and Orientation menu items. Select the correct Form Line and Orientation before changing
Form Line.
Quantity
Purpose:
To set the default print quantity, within the range of 1 to 999. The default is 1. (Set the number of copies
required for a specific job from the print driver. Values selected from the print driver always override
values selected from the operator panel.)
Image Enhance
Purpose:
To specify whether to enable the Image Enhance feature, which makes the boundary line between
black and white smoother to decrease jagged edges and enhance the visual appearance.
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							Values:
On*Enables the Image Enhance feature.
OffDisables the Image Enhance feature.
Hex Dump
Purpose:
To help isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Dump selected, all data sent to the printer is
printed in hexadecimal and character representation. Control codes are not executed.
Values:
Disable*Disables the Hex Dump feature.
EnableEnables the Hex Dump feature.
Draft Mode
Purpose:
To save toner by printing in the draft mode. The print quality is reduced when you print in the draft
mode.
Values:
Disable*Does not print in the draft mode.
EnablePrints in the draft mode.
LineTermination
Purpose:
To add the line termination commands.
Values:
Off*The line termination command is not added.
CR=CR, LF=LF, FF=FF
Add-LFThe LF command is added.
CR=CR-LF, LF=LF, FF=FF
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							Add-CRThe CR command is added.
CR=CR, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF
CR-XXThe CR and LF commands are added.
CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF
Output Color
Purpose:
To specify the color mode to Color or Black and White. This setting is used for a print job that does
not specify a print mode.
Values:
Black and White*Prints in the black and white mode.
ColorPrints in the color mode.
PS Settings
Use the PS Settings menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript
emulation printer language.
Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
PS Error Report
Purpose:
To specify whether to print the contents of PostScript errors.
Values:
OffDose not print the PS error report.
On*Prints the PS error report.
PS Job Time-out
Purpose:
To specify the runtime of one PostScript job.
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							Values:
Off*Does not set the runtime of a PostScript job.
On 1 min.Sets the runtime of a PostScript job.
1-900 min.
Paper Select Mode
Purpose:
To set the way to select the paper tray for PostScript mode.
Values:
Auto*Automatically selects the paper tray for PostScript mode.
Select FromTrayManually selects the paper tray for PostScript mode.
Output Color
Purpose:
To set the default color for PostScript.
Values:
Color*Prints in color mode.
Black and WhitePrints in black and white mode.
Wired Network
Use the Wired Network menu to change the printer settings affecting jobs sent to the printer through
the wired network.
Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Ethernet
Purpose:
To specify the communication speed and the duplex settings of Ethernet. The change becomes
effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
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							Values:
Auto*Detects the Ethernet settings automatically.
10BASE-T HalfUses 10BASE-T Half-duplex.
10BASE- T FullUses 10BASE-T Full-duplex.
100BASE- TX HalfUses 100BASE-TX Half-duplex.
100BASE- TX FullUses 100BASE-TX Full-duplex.
1000BASE- T FullUses 1000BASE-T Full-duplex.
TCP/IP
Purpose:
To configure TCP/IP settings.
Values:
IP
ModeDual Stack*Uses both IPv4 and IPv6 to set the IP address.
IPv4Uses IPv4 to set the IP address.
IPv6Uses IPv6 to set the IP address.
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							IPv4 Get IP Address DHCP /
Autonet*Sets the IP address automatically. A random value in the range of
169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 that is not currently in use on the
network is set as the IP address. The subnet mask is set as 255.255.0.0.
BOOTPSets the IP address using BOOTP.
RARPSets the IP address using RARP.
DHCPSets the IP address using DHCP.
PanelUse this option when you want to set the IP address manually on the
operator panel.
IP AddressWhen an IP address is being set manually, the IP is allocated to the
printer using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that makes up
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value in the range of 0 to 254. 127 and any value in
the range of 224 to 254 cannot be specified for the first octet of a
gateway address.
Subnet MaskWhen an IP address is being set manually, the subnet mask is specified
using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that makes up
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value in the range of 0 to 255. 255.255.255.255
cannot be specified as the subnet mask.
Gateway AddressWhen an IP address is being set manually, the gateway address is
specified using the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn. Each octet that makes up
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is a value in the range of 0 to 254. 127 and any value in
the range of 224 to 254 cannot be specified for the first octet of a
gateway address.
IPsec Disable*Disables IPsec.
Note:
To enable IPsec, use “EpsonNet Config” on page 35. For details, refer to the Help on the Software Disc.
Protocol
Purpose:
To enable or disable each protocol. The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and
then on again.
Values:
LPD DisableDisables the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) port.
Enable*Enables the LPD port.
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							Port9100 DisableDisables the Port9100 port.
Enable*Enables the Port9100 port.
IPP DisableDisables IPP port.
Enable*Enables IPP port.
SMB (TCP/IP) Disable*Disables SMB TCP/IP port.
EnableEnables SMB TCP/IP port.
WSD DisableDisables WSD port.
Enable*Enables WSD port.
SNMP (UDP/IP) DisableDisables the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) UDP port.
Enable*Enables the SNMP UDP port.
StatusMessenger DisableDisables the E-Mail Alert feature.
Enable*Enables the E-Mail Alert feature.
InternetServices DisableDisables an access to EpsonNet Config embedded in the printer.
Enable* Enables an access to EpsonNet Config embedded in the printer.
Bonjour(mDNS) DisableDisables Bonjour (mDNS).
Enable*Enables Bonjour (mDNS).
HTTP-SSL/TLS DisableDisables HTTP-SSL/TLS.
Enable*Enables HTTP-SSL/TLS.
IP Filter
Note:
IP Filter feature is available only when Protocol is set to LPD or Port9100.
Purpose:
To block data received from certain IP addresses through the wired network. You can set up to five IP
addresses. The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
No. n / Address (n is 1–5.)Sets the IP address for Filter n.
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							No. n / Mask (n is 1–5.)Sets the address mask for Filter n.
No. n / Mode (n is 1–
5.)Off*Disables the IP Filter feature for Filter n.
AcceptAccepts an access from the specified IP address.
RejectRejects an access from the specified IP address.
IEEE 802.1x
Note:
❏IEEE 802.1x feature is available only when the printer is connected using LAN cable and it is
available only when the IEEE 802.1 authentication is enabled.
❏To enable IEEE 802.1x, use “EpsonNet Config” on page 35. For details, refer to the Help on the
Software Disc.
Purpose:
To disable IEEE 802.1x authentication. The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off
and then on again.
Value:
DisableDisables IEEE 802.1x.
Initialize NVM
Purpose:
To initialize wired network data stored in non-volatile memory (NVM). After executing this function
and rebooting the printer, all wired network settings are reset to their default values.
Adobe Protocol
Purpose:
To set the PostScript communications protocol.
Values:
Auto*Sets the PostScript communications protocol automatically.
StandardSets the PostScript communications protocol to Standard.
BCPSets the PostScript communications protocol to BCP.
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							TBCPSets the PostScript communications protocol to TBCP.
BinarySets the PostScript communications protocol to Binary.
USB Settings
Use the USB Settings menu to change printer settings affecting a USB port.
Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Port Status
Purpose:
To specify whether to enable the USB port. The change becomes effective after the printer is turned off
and then on again.
Values:
DisableDisables the USB interface.
Enable*Enables the USB interface.
Adobe Protocol
Purpose:
To set the PostScript communications protocol.
Values:
AutoSets the PostScript communications protocol automatically.
StandardSets the PostScript communications protocol to Standard.
BCPSets the PostScript communications protocol to BCP.
TBCP*Sets the PostScript communications protocol to TBCP.
BinarySets the PostScript communications protocol to Binary.
System Settings
Use System Settings to configure a variety of printer features.
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							Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Power Saver Time
Purpose:
To specify the time for transition to power saver mode.
Values:
Low Power
Timer3min*Specifies the time taken by the printer to enter Low Power mode after it finishes
a job.
3–60 min.
Sleep Timer 6min*Specifies the time taken by the printer to enter Sleep mode after it has entered
Low Power mode.
1–6 min.
Enter 5 to put the printer in power saver mode five minutes after it f in ishes  a job. This uses much less
energy, but requires more warm-up time for the printer. Enter 5 if your printer shares an electrical
circuit with room lighting and you notice lights flickering.
S e l e c t  a  h i g h  v a l u e  i f  y o u r  p r i n t e r  i s  i n  c o n s t a n t  u s e .  I n  m o s t  c i r c u m s t a n c e s ,  t h i s  k e e p s  t h e  p r i n t e r  r e a d y
to operate with minimum warm-up time. Select a value between 5 and 30 minutes for power saver
mode if you want a balance between energy consumption and a shorter warm-up period.
The printer automatically returns to the standby mode from the power saver mode when it receives
data from the computer. You can also change the status of the printer to the standby mode by pressing
the 
 (Energy Saver) button on the operator panel.
Auto Reset
Purpose:
To automatically reset the settings to the default settings and return to the standby mode after you do
not specify any settings for the specified time.
Values:
45sec*
1min
2min
3min
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