Epson AcuLaser C2900DN User Manual

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Select Epson AcuLaser C2900 v3018.102 PS [Epson/AcuLaser_C2900.ppd.gz] from
the Search for Drivers: list.
Note:
You can specify the printer name in Set Name:.
Setting the Default Queue
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client
1. Select Applications — System Tools — Terminal.
2. Enter the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
lpadmin -d (Enter the queue name)
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
1. To activate the Printer setup: Autodetected printers, do the following.
a
Select Computer — More Applications... and select YaST on the Application Browser.
b Enter the administrator password.
YaST Control Center is activated.
c
Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.
2. Select the printer you want to set to default on the Printer Configuration, and select Set default
in the Other button menu.
3. Click Finish.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select YaST on the Application Browser.
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							2. Enter the administrator password.
YaST Control Center is activated.
3. Select Hardware on YaST Control Center, and select Printer.
The Printer Configurations dialog box opens.
4. Click Edit.
A dialog box to modify the specified queue opens.
5. Confirm that the printer you want to set is selected in the Connection list.
6. Select the Default Printer check box.
7. Confirm the settings, and click OK.
Specifying the Printing Options
You can specify the printing options such as the color mode or 2-sided printing.
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client
1. Open the URL “http://localhost:631” using a web browser.
2. Click Manage Printers.
3. Click Configure Printer of the queue for which you want to specify the printing options.
4. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.
5. Specify the required settings, and click Continue.
The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been configured successfully.  appears.
The setting is complete.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
1. Open a web browser.
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							2. Enter http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the Enter key.
3. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.
The CUPS window appears.
Note:
Set the password for authority as the printer administrator before setting the printer queue. If you
have not set it, go to “Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator” on
page 64.
4. Click Manage Printers.
5. Specify the required settings, and click Continue.
The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been configured successfully. appears.
The setting is complete. Execute printing from the application.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter http://localhost:631/admin in Location, and press the Enter key.
3. Enter root as the user name, and enter the administrator password.
The CUPS window appears.
Note:
Set the password for authority as the printer administrator before setting the printer queue. If you
have not set it, go to “Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator” on
page 64.
4. Click Manage Printers.
5. Specify the required settings, and click Continue.
The message Printer Epson AcuLaser C2900 has been configured successfully. appears.
The setting is complete. Execute printing from the application.
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							Setting the Password for Authority as the Printer Administrator
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and 11, you must set the password for authority as the printer
administrator to do operations as the printer administrator.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select Konsole on the Application Browser.
2. Enter the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
lppasswd -g sys -a root
(Enter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password prompt.)
(Reenter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password again prompt.)
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on the Application
Browser.
2. Enter the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
lppasswd -g sys -a root
(Enter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password prompt.)
(Reenter the password for authority as the printer administrator after the Enter password again prompt.)
Uninstalling the Print Driver
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 WS/5 Client
1. Select Applications — System Tools — Terminal.
2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.
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							su
(Enter the administrator password)
/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)
3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.
4. Enter the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
rpm -e Epson-AcuLaser_C2900
The print driver is uninstalled.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select Konsole on the Application Browser.
2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)
3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.
4. Enter the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
rpm -e Epson-AcuLaser_C2900
The print driver is uninstalled.
For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
1. Select Computer — More Applications... and select GNOME Terminal on the Application
Browser.
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							2. Enter the following command in the terminal window to delete the print queue.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
/usr/sbin/lpadmin -x (Enter the print queue name)
3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model.
4. Enter the following command in the terminal window.
su
(Enter the administrator password)
rpm -e Epson-AcuLaser_C2900
The print driver is uninstalled.
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							Chapter 5
Printing Basics
About Print Media
Using paper that is not appropriate for the printer can cause paper jams, image quality problems, or
printer failure. To achieve the best performance from your printer, we recommend you to use only the
paper described in this section.
When using paper other than that recommended, contact the Epson local representative office or an
authorised dealer.
Print Media Usage Guidelines
The printer tray accommodates most sizes and types of paper and other specialty media. Follow these
guidelines when loading paper and media in the tray:
❏Envelopes can be printed from the single sheet feeder (SSF) and standard 250-sheet tray.
❏Fan paper or other specialty media before loading in the paper tray.
❏Do not print on label stock once a label has been removed from a sheet.
❏Use only paper envelopes. Do not use envelopes with windows, metal clasps, or adhesives with
release strips.
❏Print all envelopes single-sided only.
❏Some wrinkling and embossing may occur when printing envelopes.
❏Do not overload the paper tray. Do not load print media above the fill line on the inside of the paper
width guides.
❏Adjust the paper width guides to fit the paper size.
❏If excessive jams or wrinkles occur, use paper or other media from a new package.
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Warning:
Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper.
When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.
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							See Also:
❏“Loading Print Media in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray and the Optional 250-Sheet Paper Cassette
Unit” on page 73
❏“Loading Envelope in the Standard 250-Sheet Tray” on page 75
❏“Loading Print Media in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 78
❏“Loading Envelope in the Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)” on page 79
❏“Printing on Custom Size Paper” on page 96
Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer
The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:
❏Chemically treated paper used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless
paper, carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper.
❏Preprinted paper with chemicals that may contaminate the printer.
❏Preprinted paper that can be affected by the temperature in the fuser unit.
❏Preprinted paper that requires a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than
±0.09 inches, such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms.
In some cases, you can adjust registration with your software program to successfully print on
these forms.
❏Coated paper (erasable bond), synthetic paper, and thermal paper.
❏Rough-edged, rough or heavily textured surface paper, or curled paper.
❏Recycled paper containing more than 25% post-consumer waste that does not meet DIN 19 309.
❏Multiple-part forms or documents.
❏Print quality may deteriorate (blank spaces or blotches may appear in the text) when you print on
talc or acid paper.
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Warning:
Do not use conductive paper such as origami paper, carbonic paper or conductively-coated paper.
When paper jam occurs, it may cause short-circuit and eventually a fire accident.
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							Supported Print Media
Using unsuitable print media may lead to paper jams, poor print quality, breakdown and damage to
your printer. To use the features of this printer effectively, use the suggested print media that is
recommended here.
Important:
The toner may come off the print media, if it gets wet by water, rain, steam and so on. For details, contact
the Epson local representative office or an authorised dealer.
Print Media Dimensions
The maximum dimensions of print media that the standard 250-sheet tray and SSF can handle are:
❏Width: 76.2 mm (3.00 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches)
❏Length: 127 mm (5.00 inches) to 355.6 mm (14.00 inches)
The maximum dimensions of print media that the optional 250-sheet paper cassette unit can handle
are:
❏Width: 148 mm (5.83 inches) to 215.9 mm (8.5 inches)
❏Length: 210 mm (8.27 inches) to 355.6 mm (14.00 inches)
Usable Print Media
The types of print media that can be used on this printer are as follows:
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							Single Sheet Feeder (SSF)
Paper Size
A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm)
A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm)
B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm)
Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches)
Folio SEF (8.5 × 13 inches)
Legal SEF (8.5 × 14 inches)
Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches)
Com-10 SEF (4.125 × 9.5 inches)
Monarch Envelope SEF (3.875 × 7.5 inches)
DL Envelope SEF (110 × 220 mm)
C5 Envelope SEF (162 × 229 mm)
Custom Size:
Width: 76.2–215.9 mm (3–8.5 inches)
Length: 127–355.6 mm (5 –14 inches)
Paper Type (Weight)Plain
Lightweight Cardstock
Heavyweight Cardstock
Envelope
Letterhead
Lightweight Glossy Cardstock
Heavyweight Glossy Cardstock
Hole Punched
Colored
Special
Loading Capacity1 sheet of standard paper
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