Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

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Fault Time-out
Purpose:
To specify the amount of time the printer waits before canceling a job that stops abnormally. The print
job is cancelled if the time-out time is exceeded.
Values:
OffDisables the fault time-out.
On*60sec*Sets the amount of time the printer waits before canceling a job that stops
abnormally.
3–300 sec.
Job Time-out
Purpose:
To specify the amount of time the printer waits for data to arrive from the computer. The print job is
cancelled if the time-out time is exceeded.
Values:
OffDisables the job time-out.
On*30sec*Sets the time the printer waits for data to arrive from the computer.
5–300 sec.
Clock Settings
Purpose:
To specify the date and time formats.
Values:
Set Date & Time Time ZoneSets the time zone.
Set DateSets the date depending on the Date Format settings.
Set TimeSets the time.
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							Date Format yy/mm/ddSets the date format.
mm/dd/yy
dd/mm/yy*
Time Format 12HSets the time in 12-hour format.
24H*Sets the time in 24-hour format.
*1The default for Date Format varies depending on country-specific factory default.
Audio Tones
Purpose:
To configure settings for tones emitted by the printer during operation or when a warning message
appears.
Values:
Control Panel Off*Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is correct.
OnEmits a tone when the operator panel input is correct.
Invalid Key Off*Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is incorrect.
OnEmits a tone when the operator panel input is incorrect.
Machine Ready OffDoes not emit a tone when the printer is ready to process a job.
On*Emits a tone when the printer is ready to process a job.
Job Completed OffDoes not emit a tone when a job is complete.
On*Emits a tone when a job is complete.
Fault Tone OffDoes not emit a tone when a job ends abnormally.
On*Emits a tone when a job ends abnormally.
Alert Tone OffDoes not emit a tone when a problem occurs.
On*Emits a tone when a problem occurs.
Out of Paper OffDoes not emit a tone when the printer runs out of paper.
On*Emits a tone when the printer runs out of paper.
Low Toner Alert OffDoes not emit a tone when a toner is low.
On*Emits a tone when a toner is low.
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							AutoClear Alert Off*Does not emit a tone 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear.
OnEmits a tone 5 seconds before the printer performs auto clear.
All Tones OffDisables all the alert tones.
On*Sets the volume of all the alert tones at once.
mm / inch
Purpose:
To specify the default measurement unit displayed after the numeric value on the operator panel.
Values:
Millimeters (mm)*Selects millimeter as the default measurement unit.
Inches (")Selects inch as the default measurement unit.
Note:
The default for mm/inch varies depending on other settings, such as Country and Document Size.
DefaultPaperSize
Purpose:
To specify the default paper size.
Values:
A4 - 210x297
Letter - 8.5x11
Note:
The default for DefaultPaperSize varies depending on country-specific factory default.
Auto Job History
Purpose:
To automatically print a job history report after every 20 jobs.
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							Values:
Off*Does not automatically print a job history report.
OnAutomatically prints a job history report.
The Job History report can also be printed using the Report/List menu.
Print ID
Purpose:
To specify a location where the user ID is printed.
Values:
Off*Does not print the user ID.
Top LeftPrints the user ID on the top left of the page.
Top RightPrints the user ID on the top right of the page.
Bottom LeftPrints the user ID on the bottom left of the page.
Bottom RightPrints the user ID on the bottom right of the page.
Note:
When you print on DL size paper, a part of the user ID may not be printed correctly.
Print Text
Purpose:
To specify whether the printer outputs PDL data, which is not supported by the printer, as text when
the printer receives it. Text data is printed on A4 or Letter size paper.
Values:
OffDoes not print the received data.
On*Prints the received data as text data.
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							Banner Sheet
Note:
Banner Sheet feature is available only when the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit is installed on the
printer.
Purpose:
To specify the position of banner sheet, and also specify the tray in which the banner sheet is loaded.
Values:
Insert Position Off*Does not print the banner sheet.
Start SheetInserted before the first page of every job.
End SheetInserted after the last page of every job.
Start&End
SheetInserted before the first page of every job and after the last page of every job.
Select Tray Tray 1*The banner sheet is loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
Tray 2The banner sheet is loaded in the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.
RAM Disk
Note:
RAM Disk feature is available only when the 512 MB additional memory module is installed on the
printer.
Purpose:
To allocate memory to the RAM disk file system for the Secure Print and Sample Print features. The
change becomes effective after the printer is turned off and then on again.
Values:
DisableDoes not allocate memory to the RAM disk file system. Secure Print and Sample
Print jobs will abort and be recorded to the job log.
Enable*300MB*Sets the allocation of memory to the RAM disk file system in increments of 50
MB.
50-500MB
Note:
Restart your printer when you change the settings for the RAM Disk menu.
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							Substitute Tray
Purpose:
Specifies whether to use paper of a different size when the paper that is loaded in the specified tray does
not match the paper size settings for the current job.
Values:
Off*No tray size substitute accepted.
Larger SizeSubstitutes paper of next largest size. When there is no larger paper size, the
printer substitutes paper of nearest size.
Closest SizeSubstitutes paper of nearest size.
Auditron Mode
Purpose:
To specify whether to limit the functions that can be used per user by Auditron authentication.
Values:
Off*Does not limit functions by Auditron authentication.
OnLimits functions by Auditron authentication.
No Acct User Prt
Purpose:
To specify whether to permit the printing of data without authentication information.
Values:
Off*Does not permit non-account user to print the data.
OnPermits non-account user to print the data.
LetterH Dup Mode
Purpose:
To specify whether to print on both sides when you use letterhead.
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							Values:
Disable*Does not print on both sides of letterhead.
EnablePrints on both sides of letterhead.
Low Toner Msg
Purpose:
To specify whether to show the alert message when the toner is low.
Values:
OffDoes not show the alert message when the toner is low.
On*Shows the alert message when the toner is low.
Maintenance Mode
Use the Maintenance Mode menu to initialize the NV (non-volatile) memory, configure the plain
paper quality adjustment settings, and configure the security settings.
Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
F/W Version
Purpose:
To confirm the current F/W version.
Adjust PaperType
Purpose:
To specify paper density settings.
Values:
Plain Lightweight
Heavyweight*
Labels Lightweight
Heavyweight*
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							Adjust BTR
Purpose:
To specify the transfer roller voltage adjustment for each paper type.
The default settings may not give the best output on all paper types. If you see mottles on the print
output, try to increase the voltage. If you see white spots on the print output, try to decrease the
voltage.
Note:
The print quality changes depending on the setting values you select for this item.
Values:
Plain 0*
-6 to +6
Light Card 0*
-6 to +6
Heavy Card 0*
-6 to +6
Envelope 0*
-6 to +6
Labels 0*
-6 to +6
LW Gloss Card 0*
-6 to +6
HW Gloss Card 0*
-6 to +6
Adjust Fuser
Purpose:
To adjust the fusing temperature setting for each paper type.
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							The default settings may not give the best output on all paper types. When the printed paper has
curled, try to lower the temperature. When the toner does not fuse on the paper properly, try to
increase the temperature.
Note:
The print quality changes depending on the setting values you select for this item.
Values:
Plain 0*
-6 to +6
Light Card 0*
-6 to +6
Heavy Card 0*
-6 to +6
Envelope 0*
-6 to +6
Labels 0*
-6 to +6
LW Gloss Card 0*
-6 to +6
HW Gloss Card 0*
-6 to +6
Auto Adjust Regi
Purpose:
To specify whether to automatically perform color registration adjustment.
Values:
OffDoes not automatically perform color registration adjustment.
On*Automatically performs color registration adjustment.
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							Adjust ColorRegi
Purpose:
To manually perform color registration adjustment.
Manual Color Registration Adjustments are required when the printer is initially installed and after
the printer is moved.
Note:
The Adjust ColorRegi feature can be configured when Auto Adjust Regi is set to Off.
Values:
Auto AdjustAutomatically performs color registration correction.
ColorRegi ChartPrints a color registration chart. The color registration chart prints a
lattice pattern of yellow, magenta, and cyan lines. On the chart, find the
values on the right side that are next to the line that is perfectly straight
for each of the three colors. If the value for this line is 0, color registration
adjustment is not required. If the value for this line is any value other
than 0, specify the adjustment values for lateral adjustment and process
adjustment under Enter Number.
Enter Number LY -9 to +9Sets lateral (perpendicular to paper feed direction) and process (paper
feed direction) color adjustment values individually for Yellow,
Magenta, and Cyan. Enter a number in order of lateral adjustment (left),
lateral adjustment (right), and process adjustment. Press the 
button to save all the settings. LM
LC
RY -9 to +9
RM
RC
PY -9 to +9
PM
PC
Note:
Ensure that you remove the paper from the single sheet feeder (SSF) before performing Auto Adjust.
Clean Developer
Purpose:
To stir the toner in a new toner cartridge.
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