Epson Aculaser M1200 User Manual

							Printing multiple pages on a sheet
Using the Print Layout setting, you can specify to print either two or four pages of a document
onto a single sheet of paper. You can also specify the printing order, and select whether to print a
frame around the pages. Each page is automatically resized to fit the specified number of pages
onto the selected paper size.
Watermark printing
Your printer comes with a list of predefined watermarks that you can add to your documents. You
can also create your own original text or bitmap watermarks.
High-quality printing
When using the standard driver provided, the EPL-6200 provides 1200 dpi printing at a speed of
up to 10 pages per minute, while the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L provides 600 dpi printing at a
speed of up to 20 pages per minute when printing on A4 paper. You’ll appreciate the professional
print quality produced by your printer and its quick processing speed.
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							Chapter 2
Paper Handling
Paper Sources
This section describes the combinations of paper sources and paper types that you can use.
MP tray
Paper Type Capacity Paper Size
Plain paper
EPL-6200 
Up to 250 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper
(Weight: 60 to 90 g/m2, 16 to 24 lb)
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L 
Up to 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper
(Weight: 60 to 90 g/m2, 16 to 24 lb)A4, A5, B5, Letter (LT), Legal (LGL), F4,
Half-Letter (HLT), Executive (EXE),
ISO-B5 (IB5) Government Letter (GLT),
Government Legal (GLG),
Custom-size paper:
76.2 × 127.0 mm (3.0 × 5.0 in.) minimum
216.0 ∞ 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14.0 in. maximum Letterhead
Labels Up to 10 sheets
(Weight: 90 to 163 g/m2, 24 to 43 lb)
Thick paper
Transparencies Up to 5 Sheets
Envelopes Up to 10 sheets
(Weight: 85 to 105 g/m2, 23 to 28 lb)Monarch (MON), Commercial 10 (C10), DL, C6,
C5, ISO-B5 (IB5)
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper into the standard and optional paper sources available to
your printer.
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Caution:
Do not let the paper’s edge slide across your skin because the edge of the paper may cut you.
Please note the following points when choosing paper:
❏Paper should be of high quality and be relatively smooth, with a weight between 60 and 90 g/
m2 (16 to 24 lb).
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							❏The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment.
❏The use of colored paper is acceptable, but coated paper should be avoided.
❏You may use paper with preprinted letterheads, provided that the paper and ink are both
laser-printer compatible.
MP tray
The MP tray is the standard paper source for this product.
AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
You can load up to 150 sheets of plain paper into the MP tray of the AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L.
Follow these steps to load paper into the MP tray:
1. Open the MP tray.
2. Pinch the paper guide tab, then slide the paper guide outward to accommodate the paper you
are loading.
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							Note:
Lift the paper guide slightly to move it.
3. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges, and set the paper into the MP
tray with the printable surface facing up. Then adjust the paper guide to the size of the paper.
Note:
❏Make sure to load the paper as far as it will go inside the MP tray.
❏Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit mark.
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							4. Raise the output tray.
Note:
❏Before printing, make sure that the Paper Size setting in your printer driver matches the paper
you load.
❏If you want to print on paper heavier than 90 g/m2 (24 lb) or on special paper (such as envelopes,
labels, transparencies, or thick paper), see “Printing on Special Media” on page 25.
Loading a custom paper size
You can load any custom paper size into the MP tray as long as it is within 76.2 × 127.0 mm (3.0 ×
5.0 in.) and 216.0 × 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14.0 in.) in dimension.
The manual feed slot can accommodate any custom paper size from 76.2 ∞ 148.0 mm (3.0 ∞ 5.8
in.) to 216.0 × 355.6 mm (8.5 × 14.0 in.).
Note:
When you print on a custom paper size, make sure to select Thick Wide or Thick[W], Thick Narrow
or Thick[N], or Transparency for the Paper Type setting in the printer driver.
Printing on Special Media
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at
any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper
stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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							This product can print on special paper stock such as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and
transparencies.
Labels
You can load up to 10 sheets of labels into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types
of labels one sheet at a time.
To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that
completely cover the backing sheet such that no gaps occur between the individual labels.
You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of
labels. If the paper sticks to the label sheet when you lift it off, do not use the labels.
When printing on labels, make sure to choose Labels (EPL-6200) or Thick Wide (AcuLaser M1200/
EPL-6200L) from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer driver.
Envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes into the MP tray, depending on the envelope thickness (85 to 105
g/m2). Load envelopes with the flap side down and short edge first.
EPL-6200
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							AcuLaser M1200/EPL-6200L
To print on envelopes, choose Thick Narrow from the Paper Type drop-down list in the printer
driver.
The print quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have
different thicknesses. Print one or two envelopes to check the print quality. If the printing is too
light, adjust the print density as described in “Print Quality Problems” on page 105.
Do not use window envelopes unless they are specially designed for laser printers. The plastic on
most window envelopes will melt when it comes into contact with the hot fuser.
Thick paper
You can load up to 10 sheets of thick paper into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some
types of thick paper one sheet at a time. Use thick paper between 90 and 163 g/m2 (24 to 43 lb) in
weight.
To print on thick paper, be sure to change the Paper Type setting in the printer driver settings.
Choose Thick Narrow for thick paper which is less than 160 mm wide. Choose Thick Wide when
printing on thick paper which is 188 mm or wider.
Transparencies
You can load up to 5 transparencies into the MP tray. However, you may need to feed some types
of transparencies one sheet at a time.
You can only use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film made for use with
laser printers or plain-paper copiers.
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							When printing on transparencies, make sure to choose Transparency from the Paper Type
drop-down list in the printer driver.
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							Chapter 3
Using the Printer Driver For Windows
About the Printer Software
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your
printer, while the EPSON Status Monitor 3 lets you check the status of your printer.
The printer driver is included in the CD-ROM that shipped with your printer. For instructions on
installing the printer driver, see the Setup Guide.
System Requirements
To use the printer software, your computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
Windows Vista, XP, 2000 (AcuLaser M1200)
Window XP, 2000, Me, 98/95, NT4.0 (EPL-6200/6200L)
This chapter uses screenshots from Windows 98 as an example. The screens may look slightly
different depending on the version of your OS.
Using the Printer Driver
The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to get the best results from your
printer.
Note:
❏To ensure proper operation, a computer name must be entered into your computer’s settings.
Make sure that there are no invalid characters in the name. If your printer is shared, the
computer name must be unique to your computer. For instructions on how to set the computer
name, see the documentation for your operation system.
❏The screen shots used in this section show the EPL-6200. If your printer is the AcuLaser M1200
or EPL-6200L, your screen may look slightly different.
❏The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is automatically installed together with the printer driver for the
AcuLaser M1200 or EPL-6200L.
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							Note for Windows Vista users:
Do not press the power button or put your computer to standby or hibernate mode manually during
printing.
Accessing the printer driver
You can access the printer driver from any application program, or directly from your Windows
operating system.
The printer settings made from many Windows applications override settings made when the
printer driver is accessed from the operating system, so you should access the printer driver from
your application to make sure you get the result you want.
Note:
Online help provides details on printer driver settings.
❏To access the printer driver from your application, click the Print or Page Setup command
on the File menu. You also need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of
these buttons.
❏To access the printer driver from Windows, click Start, and click Control Panel (Windows
Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). Next, right-click your printer’s icon. And then
click Select Printing Preferences (Windows Vista) or Printing Preferences (Windows XP
or 2000).
Printer driver settings
Resizing printouts
You can have your document enlarged or reduced automatically during printing.
To automatically resize pages to fit the output paper
1. Click the Layout tab.
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