Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

							Toner Refresh
Purpose:
To clean the toner in each toner cartridge.
Values:
Yellow CrtrdgCleans the toner in the yellow toner cartridge.
Magenta CrtrdgCleans the toner in the magenta toner cartridge.
Cyan CrtrdgCleans the toner in the cyan toner cartridge.
Black CrtrdgCleans the toner in the black toner cartridge.
Drum Refresh
Purpose:
To clean the surface of the drum cartridge.
Initialize NVM
Purpose:
To initialize the non-volatile (NV) memory. After executing this function and rebooting the printer,
all the menu parameters are reset to their default values.
See Also:
“Resetting to Factory Defaults” on page 140.
Init Print Meter
Purpose:
To initialize the print meter of the printer. When the print meter is initialized, the meter count is reset
to zero.
Reset Fuser
Purpose:
To initialize the Machine Control Unit life counter.
Clear Storage
Note:
Clear Storage feature is available only when the 512 MB additional memory module is installed.
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							Purpose:
To clear all files stored as Secure Print, Sample Print, and Stored Print in the RAM disk.
Values:
All ClearDeletes all files stored as Secure Print and Sample Print in the RAM disk.
Secure DocumentDeletes all files stored as Secure Print in the RAM disk.
Stored DocumentDeletes all files stored as Stored Print in the RAM disk.
Non-Genuine
Purpose:
To use toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
Note:
Using a non-Epson toner cartridge may severely damage your printer. The warranty does not cover
damages caused by using non-Epson toner cartridges.
Values:
Toner Off*Does not use toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
OnUses toner cartridge of another manufacturer.
Adjust Altitude
Purpose:
To specify the altitude of the location where the printer is installed.
The discharge phenomenon for charging the photo conductor varies with barometric pressure.
Adjustments are performed by specifying the altitude of the location where the printer is being used.
Note:
An incorrect altitude adjustment setting leads to problems such as poor printing quality and incorrect
indication of remaining toner.
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							Values:
0m*Sets the altitude of the location where the printer is installed.
1000m
2000m
3000m
Secure Settings
Use the Secure Settings menu to set a password to limit access to the menus. This prevents items
from being changed accidentally.
Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Panel Lock
Purpose:
To set a limited access to Admin Menu with a password, and to set or change the password.
See Also:
“Panel Lock Function” on page 139
Values:
Panel Lock Set Disable*Disables password protection for Admin Menu.
EnableEnables password protection for Admin Menu.
Change Password
*10000–9999Sets or changes the password required to access Admin Menu.
*1This item is available only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable.
Login Error
Note:
Login Error feature is available only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable.
Purpose:
To specify the number of error entry attempts allowed when you log in as an administrator in the
Admin Menu and Report/List menu.
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							Values:
Off*Does not allow an administrator to log in after one error entry attempt.
On 5 times*Sets the number of error entry attempts allowed when an administrator logs
in.
1-10
Tray Settings
Use the Tray Settings menu to define the print media loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray and the
optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.
Note:
Values marked by an asterisk (*) are the factory default menu settings.
Tray 1
Purpose:
To specify the paper loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
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							Values:
Paper Size
mm seriesA4 - 210x297*
A5 - 148x210
B5 - 182x257
Letter - 8.5x11
US Folio-8.5x13
Legal - 8.5x14
Executive
Monarch Env.
Monarch Env. L
DL Env- 110x220
DL Env. L
C5 Env- 162x229
#10Env- 4.1x9.5
New Custom Size Portrait (Y)297 mm* Specifies the length
of the custom size
paper. 127 - 355 mm
Landscape (X)210 mm* Specifies the width
of the custom size
paper. 77 - 215 mm
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							inch series
Letter - 8.5x11*
US Folio-8.5x13
Legal - 8.5x14
A4 - 210x297
A5 - 148x210
B5 - 182x257
Executive
Monarch Env.
Monarch Env. L
DL Env- 110x220
DL Env. L
C5 Env- 162x229
#10Env- 4.1x9.5
New Custom Size Portrait (Y)11.7 inch* Specifies the length
of the custom size
paper. 5.0-14.0 inches
Landscape (X)8.3 inch* Specifies the width
of the custom size
paper. 3.0-8.5 inches
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							Paper Type Plain*
Light Card
Heavy Card
Envelope
Labels
Letterhead
LW Gloss Card
HW Gloss Card
Hole Punched
Colored
Special
Display Screen OffDoes not display a popup menu that prompts to set Paper Type and
Paper Size when paper is loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
On*Displays a popup menu that prompts to set Paper Type and Paper
Size when paper is loaded in the standard 250-sheet tray.
*1The default for Paper Size varies depending on country-specific factory default.
Note:
For more information on supported paper sizes, see also “Usable Print Media” on page 69.
Tray 2
Note:
Tray 2 feature is available only when the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit is installed.
Purpose:
To specify the paper loaded in the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit.
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							Values:
Paper Size
mm seriesA4 - 210x297*1
A5 - 148x210
B5 - 182x257
Letter - 8.5x11
US Folio - 8.5x13
Legal - 8.5x14
Executive
inch series
Letter - 8.5x11
*1
US Folio - 8.5x13
Legal - 8.5x14
A4 - 210x297
A5 - 148x210
B5 - 182x257
Executive
Paper Type Plain*
Letterhead
Hole Punched
Colored
Display Screen OffDoes not display a popup menu that prompts to set Paper Type and
Paper Size when paper is loaded in the optional 250-sheet paper
cassette unit.
On*Displays a popup menu that prompts to set Paper Type and Paper
Size when paper is loaded in the optional 250-sheet paper cassette
unit.
*1The default for Paper Size varies depending on country-specific factory default.
Note:
For more information on supported paper sizes, see also “Usable Print Media” on page 69.
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							Panel Lock Function
This feature prevents unauthorized users from changing settings made by the administrator.
However, you can select settings for individual print jobs using the print driver.
Enabling the Panel Lock
1. Press the  (Menu) button.
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select Secure Settings, and then press the 
 button.
4. Select Panel Lock, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select Panel Lock Set, and then press the 
 button.
6. Select Enable, and then press the 
 button.
7. Enter the new password, and then press the 
 button.
8. Re-enter the password to confirm the password that you entered, and then press the 
 button.
Note:
❏The factory-default panel password is 0000.
❏If you forget your password, turn off the printer. Then, while holding the 
 (Menu) button, turn on
the printer. Continue to hold the 
 (Menu) button until the display indicates to enter the new
password. Enter the new password, and then press the 
 button. Re-enter the password, and then
press the 
 button. The display will briefly indicate the password has been initialized.
❏If you change the password, perform steps 1 to 2. Enter the current password, and then press the 
button. Perform steps 3 to 4. Select Change Password, and then press the  button. Enter the
current password, and then press the 
 button. Perform steps 7 and 8. This will change the
password.
Disabling the Panel Lock
1. Press the  (Menu) button.
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
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							3. Enter the password, and then press the  button.
4. Select Secure Settings, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select Panel Lock, and then press the 
 button.
6. Select Panel Lock Set, and then press the 
 button.
7. Select Disable, and then press the 
 button.
8. Enter the current password, and then press the 
 button.
Setting the Power Saver Time Option
You can set the power saver time for the printer. The printer switches to the Power Saver mode after
the specified time.
1. Press the 
 (Menu) button.
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select System Settings, and then press the 
 button.
4. Select Power Saver Time, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select Low Power Timer or Sleep Timer, and then press the 
 button.
6. Press the 
 or  button or enter the desired value, and then press the  button.
You can select from 3–60 minutes for Low Power Timer or 1–6 minutes for Sleep Timer.
7. To return to the previous screen, press the 
 (Back) button.
Resetting to Factory Defaults
After executing Initialize NVM and rebooting the printer, all the menu parameters or data are reset to
their default values.
1. Press the 
 (Menu) button.
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