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Summary of Contents for Epson AL-M8200 Series
- Page 1 User’s Guide NPD5125-01 EN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rear and left side view....11 Using EPSON Status Monitor....54 Control panel. - Page 3 Printing in the PS3 Mode Problems... . 72 Contacting Epson Support....93 The printer does not print correctly in the Before contacting Epson.
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Page 4: Where To Find Information
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Introduction Introduction Caution must be observed to avoid bodily injury. Where to Find Important must be observed to avoid damage to your Information equipment. Note ❏ Setup Guide contains important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. -
Page 5: Note For This Publication
U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. -
Page 6: Important Instructions
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s Important Instructions power plug. Do not use an adapter plug. ❏ Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by Important Safety wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can erase valuable information Instructions in your computer’s and printer’s memory. -
Page 7: Finding The Place For The Printer
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ If you use an extension cord, make sure that the ❏ Place the printer near an electrical outlet where you total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged can easily plug in and unplug the power cord. into the extension cord does not exceed the ❏... -
Page 8: Handling The Consumable Products
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Important Instructions ❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet Handling the consumable slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or products short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. -
Page 9: Safety Information
Exercise caution when making copies of the following items Ozone exposure limit ❏ Private marketable securities (stock certificates, The Epson laser printer generates less than 1.5 mg/h of negotiable notes, checks, etc.), monthly passes, continuous printing. concession tickets, etc. Minimize the risk ❏... -
Page 10: Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Important Instructions Responsible use of copyrighted materials The printer may be used mistakenly or improperly to illegally copy copyrighted materials. You must act responsibly when copying copyrighted materials; by acquiring the permission of the copyright holder or acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney. -
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Printer
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Getting to Know Your paper guide (back guide) cassette cover Printer * cassette 5 is not available for AL-M7100 Series. Inside the printer Printer Parts Front and right side view toner cartridge lock lever developer unit Inside the paper cassette... - Page 12 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Data Status Network Status light light Yellow Green Ready (1000 M link) Yellow Green Receiving packets (1000 M (Flashing) link) Yellow Orange Ready (100 M link) Yellow Orange Receiving packets (100 M (Flashing) link) Yellow...
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Page 13: Control Panel
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Control panel Ready light On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to receive and print data. Off when the printer is not ready, or in the sleep mode. Error light (Orange) On or flashes when an error has occurred. - Page 14 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Data light On when print data is stored in the print buffer (the section of printer memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed. Flashes when the printer is processing data. Off when no data remains in the print buffer.
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Page 15: Using The Control Panel
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Press the r Right button to carry out the Using the Control Panel operation indicated by an item, such as printing a configuration status sheet or resetting the printer, or to view the settings available for an Accessing the control panel item, such as paper sizes or emulation modes. -
Page 16: Language
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Language Item Explanation Language Specifies the language displayed on the LCD panel and that printed on the status sheet. Settings (default in bold): English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, ESPAÑOL, Nederlands, Português, System Information System Information Item Explanation... -
Page 17: Quick Print Jobmenu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Machine Status Item Explanation Toner The number of asterisks (*) between “E” and “F” indicates the remaining service lives of replacement parts. If a non-genuine replacement part is used, “?” is displayed instead of Maintenance Unit Life the indicator. - Page 18 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Copies Designates the number of copies to be printed, from 1 through 999. Duplex Turns duplex printing on or off. This allows you to print on both sides of a page. For the paper sizes for which duplex printing is available, see “Available Paper and Capacities”...
- Page 19 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Page Protect Allocates additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may need to turn this setting on if you are printing a very complex page. If a Print Overrun error message appears on the LCD panel during printing, turn this setting on and reprint your data.
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Page 20: Usb Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Confirm Media Type Displays a message when the paper type in the tray selected for printing is different from that selected on Paper Type in the printer driver. Settings (default in bold): No, Yes Job Information Selects the pattern in which the job information is displayed on the control panel. -
Page 21: Network Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. Note: ❏ To activate Buffer Size settings, you must turn off the printer for more than five seconds then turn it back on. - Page 22 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Sleep Schedule Sets a start time and a sleep pattern for up to five time periods through the day. The Sleep Pattern options are as follows: ❏ On: Enters sleep mode according to the Time to Sleep(Auto) or Time to Sleep settings.
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Page 23: Printer Settings
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Time to Off (AL-M8100 Series Specifies the length of the time until the printer enters the power off mode if there are no only) button operations and no jobs to be printed. Note: You can adjust the time before power management is applied. -
Page 24: Printing Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation MP Tray Type Specifies the paper type loaded in the MP tray. For the types of paper that are available, refer to “Available Paper and Capacities” on page Cassette1 Size Specifies the paper size loaded in the standard paper cassette. - Page 25 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Page Side Specifies 2-sided printing manually. Select Back when printing on the back side of the paper. Settings (default in bold): Front, Back Paper Source Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray, the standard paper cassette (Cassette 1), or the optional paper cassette unit (Cassette 2/3/4/5).
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Page 26: Emulation Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Left Offset Makes fine adjustments to the horizontal printing position of the page. Important: Make sure that the printed image does not extend beyond the edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. - Page 27 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Font Number Sets the default font number for the default font source. The available number depends on the settings you made. Settings (default in bold): 0… 65535 (depending on your settings) Pitch Specifies the default font pitch if the font is scalable and of fixed-pitch.
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Page 28: Ps3 Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer PS3 Menu Item Explanation Error Sheet When you select On, the printer prints out an error sheet when an error occurs in the PS3 mode or when the PDF file you tried to print is not a supported version. Settings (default in bold): Off, On Image Protect... - Page 29 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off. Settings (default in bold): Off, On T.Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line. The distance is measured in inches.
- Page 30 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Bit Image The printer is able to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select Dark, the bit image density is high, and if you select Light, the bit image density is low.
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Page 31: I239X Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation CGTable Use the character generator (CG) table option to select the graphics character table or the italics table. The graphics table contains graphic characters for printing lines, corners, shaded areas, international characters, Greek characters, and mathematical symbols. If you select Italic, the upper half of the character table is defined as italic characters. - Page 32 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation Pitch Selects the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch). You can also choose proportional spacing. Settings (default in bold): 10cpi, 12cpi, 15cpi, 17cpi, 20cpi, 24cpi, Prop.
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Page 33: Admin Settings
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Item Explanation ZeroChar Specifies whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero. Settings (default in bold): 0, (or the zero character with a slash) CharacterSet Selects character table 1 or 2. Settings (default in bold): 1, 2 Admin Settings... -
Page 34: Bookmark Menu
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Getting to Know Your Printer Bookmark Menu The bookmark menu appears by pressing the OK button while the LCD panel displays Ready. In the bookmark menu, the bookmarked setting items are listed and you can select one of them. The following menus are bookmarked by default. -
Page 35: Loading Paper
Available Paper and Capacities 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. -
Page 36: Available Paper Types And Weights
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Note: ❏ Paper cassette 5 is only for the AL-M8200/AL-M8100 Series. ❏ If you select Auto Select in Paper Source in the printer driver, the printer will search for a paper source containing the paper size specified in Document Size, and prints from the paper source until there is no more paper, then it prints from the next paper source automatically. - Page 37 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Important: You cannot use the following paper in this printer. It may cause printer damage, paper jams, and poor print quality: ❏ Media meant for other black-and-white laser printers, color laser printers, color copiers, black-and-white copiers, or ink jet printers ❏...
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Page 38: Loading Paper
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Loading Paper Important: To load paper that is longer than A4 portrait, pull the lever and extend the paper cassette. Note: This printer does not automatically detect paper sizes in the paper sources. Be sure to specify a paper size using the paper size setting dial on the paper cassette or the Tray Menu on the control panel. - Page 39 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Select the paper size on the paper size setting dial. Note: If the size you want to select is not on the dial, Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the select Panel. limit mark.
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Page 40: Mp Tray
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Load a stack of the desired paper with the MP tray printable surface facing up. Note: To load envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page Open the MP tray. Note: Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the maximum limit guide. -
Page 41: Orientation To Eject Paper
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any A5 portrait time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before A5 landscape... -
Page 42: Envelopes
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Envelopes Note: ❏ Depending on the quality of envelopes, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, envelopes Available envelopes might be wrinkled. Make a trial print run before you print on a lot of envelopes. ❏... -
Page 43: Custom Paper Size
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Loading Paper Available labels Note: ❏ Labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper ❏ Depending on the quality of the non-standard size copiers paper, the printing environment, or the printing procedure, the paper might skew. Make a trial print ❏... -
Page 44: Printing Tasks
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Printing Tasks Basics of Printing This section describes the basics of printing using the Windows printer driver (ESC/Page language) as an example. Printing can also be done by similar procedures using other supported operating systems or emulation languages. Load a stack of paper. -
Page 45: Setting The Main Screen
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Item Explanation Paper Type Selects the type of print media loaded in the paper source. (printout image) Displays an image of the printout. Note: ❏ To show the help for each item, right-click the item and click Help on the printer driver. ❏... -
Page 46: Setting The More Options Screen
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Item Explanation 2-Sided Printing Prints on the front and back of the sheet. Combined with the Reduce/Enlarge function, a 2 page A3 document can be printed on one A4 size sheet. Click Settings to make Binding Edge, Binding Margin and folded booklet settings. - Page 47 This function is useful to prevent unauthorized copying. Any text string can be registered. Note: ❏ Epson does not guarantee protection from information leakage or any other damages caused by using this function. Hidden letters may appear in some cases.
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Page 48: Setting The Maintenance Screen
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Setting the Maintenance Screen This screen enables you to start Job Arranger Lite, enables settings, such as Notice Settings for EPSON Status Monitor. For details, see the help for each item. -
Page 49: Setting Advanced Features
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Set paper that is suitable for 2-sided printing (duplex Setting Advanced printing). See “Available Paper and Capacities” on page Features Printing to fold a batch of pages in The printer driver has useful functions such as 2-sided half printing or multi-page printing to save paper and toner, or adding an anti-copy pattern to prevent unauthorized... -
Page 50: Using The Reserve Job Function
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Using Re-Print Job/Verify Job (Quick Select Auto (Long-edge binding) or Auto (Short-edge binding) in the 2-sided Printing list Print Job feature) box and click Settings. Sending the print job Click the Maintenance tab, then click Reserve Jobs Settings. -
Page 51: Printing With An Overlay
Up button to select the character and press the r Right button to determine the character. After Select Print from the File menu, select EPSON all characters are determined, press the r Right FormOverlayUTL, then click Preferences. button. -
Page 52: Improving The Clarity Of Color Documents
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Type the form name in the Form data box and its Improving the clarity of color description in the Description box. documents Note: Printing text clearly in black The following 9 characters cannot be used for form names: \ / : * ? "... -
Page 53: Entering The Sleep Mode Automatically
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Printing Tasks Example of one day sleep schedule: Entering the sleep mode The printer is set to immediately enter the sleep mode automatically during the time in shaded areas. Setting the time-to-sleep time Selecting a value from the time-to-sleep options in the Energy Saver Menu. -
Page 54: Changing The Default Settings
Access the Optional Settings tab, click the Driver When you want to know the current status of the Settings button, and select the functions you printer, click the EPSON Status Monitor tray icon on want to lock. the taskbar, then select the printer name and menu you want to access. -
Page 55: Notice Settings
Cancel a job from the printer's control panel if the This setting decides the screen to be opened when you transmission has been completed. double-click the EPSON Status Monitor tray icon on the taskbar. Click the Maintenance tab on the printer driver, Right-click the tray icon on the taskbar and click then click Print Queue. -
Page 56: Uninstalling And Installing Software
If you uninstall the printer driver, EPSON Status Monitor is also uninstalled. Installing Software Note for Mac OS X users: ❏ To uninstall all drivers for Epson page printer at once, use the uninstaller. Download the uninstaller from the Epson website. Uninstalling Software http://www.epson.eu/Support... -
Page 57: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver With Windows
Note: Note: If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, Change the drive letter as needed for your system. download the driver from the Epson website. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) Select the printer, then click Next. Connect your computer to the printer with a USB cable, then turn on the printer. -
Page 58: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver With Mac Os X
For Windows Server 2003, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. Then double-click Installing the PS3 printer driver the Add Printer icon. Go to the following Epson support website to download The Add Printer Wizard appears. and install the driver. http://www.epson.eu/Support (Europe) Select Add a local printer. -
Page 59: Installing The Pcl Printer Driver (For Windows Only)
Scan" for Mac OS X 10.7 or later). Installing the PCL printer driver (For Windows only) Epson Universal Print Driver is the universal PCL6 compatible print driver that has the following features: ❏ It supports the basic print functions needed for business situations. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting The printer is canceling the specified print job and the Troubleshooting current print job. This message appears when Cancel Job is selected after you specify the file to be canceled on the control panel. Checking Printer Status Can’t Print The print data is deleted because it is incorrect. - Page 61 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting The paper size setting is different from the size of paper Feed Roller C1 Needed Soon, Feed Roller C2 Needed loaded in the printer. Check to see if the correct size of Soon, Feed Roller C3, Feed Roller C4, Feed Roller C5 paper is loaded in the specified paper source.
- Page 62 Epson toner service representative. cartridges. Epson shall not be liable for any damages or Invalid PS3 problems arising from the use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by Epson.
- Page 63 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting A control panel menu setting was changed while the Replace Feed Roller C1, Replace Feed Roller C2, Replace Feed Roller C3, Replace Feed Roller C4, printer was printing. Press the OK button to clear this message.
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Page 64: Printing A Status Sheet
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting This message appears in the following situations if A4/ Writing ROM P LT Auto Switching in Setup Menu is set to A4->LT, LT->A4 or A4<->LT: This message indicates that a ROM module in the slot is being written. -
Page 65: Clearing Jammed Paper
Lift handle D to unlock the developer unit. If paper becomes jammed in the printer, the printer’s LCD panel and EPSON Status Monitor provide alert messages. Paper jams may occur in more than one location simultaneously. When the LCD panel displays a message, such as Clear Paper Jam AFD, clear the jams in the order they are displayed. -
Page 66: B (Cover B)
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Pull handle D obliquely up to draw out the B (Cover B) developer unit. Open cover B, which is on the back of the printer. Remove jammed paper. Caution: ❏ Unless specifically instructed in this guide, be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked with a caution label, or the surrounding areas. -
Page 67: C1 Dm (Cassette 1, Dm Lever)
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting C1 DM (Cassette 1, DM lever) MP (MP tray) Slowly pull out cassette 1. Remove jammed paper from the MP tray. Open cover A and then close it to clear the error. Remove jammed paper, if there is any. Lower the lever of the duplex unit. -
Page 68: Paper Does Not Feed Properly
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Cause What to do The paper guides are not set correctly. Make sure that the paper guides in all the paper cassettes and the MP tray are set to the correct paper size positions. The paper source setting may not be correct. -
Page 69: The Printer Does Not Turn Off
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Cause What to do The printer is in the power off mode (the Wakeup/ Press the Wakeup/Sleep button to return to the status available for printing. Sleep button blinks). To not enter the power off mode, set Power Off Timer to Off in Energy Saver Menu on the control panel. -
Page 70: Printout Problems
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Cause What to do Your computer system’s memory is too small to handle Try reducing the image resolution of your document in the the volume of data in your document. application software, or install more memory in your computer if you can. -
Page 71: The Printout Is Not What You Expected
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting The printout is not what you expected Some part of the graphics or text looks different from what you see on the computer screen Cause What to do The printer emulation setting in your application may Make sure that your application is set for the printer emulation you be incorrect. -
Page 72: Printing In The Ps3 Mode Problems
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Cause What to do You may not be using the correct interface cable. Use a cable that matches the specifications of the printer. Confirm that there are not breaks in the cable. If you are using the USB interface, use a cable that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB. -
Page 73: The Printer Does Not Print
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting The printer does not print Cause What to do An incorrect printer driver is selected. Make sure that the PostScript printer driver that you are using to print is selected. The Emulation Menu in the printer’s Control Panel is Change the mode setting to either Auto or PS3. -
Page 74: The Printer Does Not Print Normally Via The Network Interface
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Cause What to do The printer cannot print binary data when it is connected to the For Mac OS users only computer via the USB interface. Make sure that the print setting in The print setting in the application is set to binary the application is set to ASCII encoding. -
Page 75: Correcting Usb Problems
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Correcting USB problems Cause What to do The printer is connected through one or more USB For best results, you should connect the printer directly to the hubs. computer’s USB port. If you must use multiple USB hubs, we recommend that you connect the printer to the first tier of a certified hub. - Page 76 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Cause What to do Windows XP clients Intel Windows 2000 or XP Windows XP Windows XP x64 clients x64 Windows XP Windows XP x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP clients Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 x64 Windows XP x64 clients x64 Windows XP and Windows Server...
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Page 77: Replacing Consumable Products
If a consumable product reaches the end of its service life, the printer displays the following message on the Lift the handle D to unlock the developer unit. LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status Monitor. LCD Panel Message Replace Toner Cart and Waste Toner Box... -
Page 78: Cleaning The Pickup Rollers
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Pull the handle D obliquely up to draw out the Close cover F, then cover A. developer unit. Open cover E, and wipe the vent holes with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. Gently wipe the metallic roller inside with a soft and dry cloth to remove the grime and paper particles. -
Page 79: Transporting The Printer
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Pickup roller on the MP tray Transporting the Printer For short distances Before you move the printer, prepare the location where you are going to place it. See the following sections. ❏ “Setting up the printer” on page 6 ❏... -
Page 80: For Long Distances
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting For long distances Optional paper cassette unit Before you move the printer, prepare the location where For details about the paper types and sizes that you can you are going to place it. use with the optional paper cassette unit, see “Available See the following sections. -
Page 81: Installing The Optional Paper Cassette Unit
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Printer Installing the optional paper cassette unit Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord and interface cable. Important: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the printer to prevent getting an electric shock. Carefully take the optional paper cassette unit Press the fasteners firmly until they are hooked to out from its carton and place it where you intend... -
Page 82: Optional Face-Up Tray
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Troubleshooting Optional Face-up tray Install the optional face-up tray on the back of the printer. To use the tray, open the tray and its paper support. To output paper to the face-up tray, see “Paper output settings”... -
Page 83: Appendix
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications General Item AL-M8200DN AL-M8100DN AL-M7100DN Printing method Laser beam scanning and dry electrophotographic process Resolution 600 × 600 dpi, 1200 × 1200 dpi Continuous printing A4 Landscape 45 ppm 40 ppm 35 ppm speed Paper feed Automatic or manual feed... -
Page 84: Electrical
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Item AL-M8200DN AL-M8100DN AL-M7100DN Resident fonts 84 scalable fonts, and 7 bitmap fonts for ESC/Page 95 scalable fonts, and 5 bitmap for PCL5 80 scalable fonts, and 1 bitmap for PCL6 136 scalable fonts for PostScript3 Printable area The assured printable area is an area 4 mm from all sides. -
Page 85: Supported Operating Systems
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix AL-M8200DN AL-M8100DN AL-M7100DN Power consumption During Average 695 W 675 W 600 W printing 1290 W 1220 W 1280 W In ready mode Eco Fuser enabled 12 W 11 W 12 W Eco Fuser disabled 50 W 55 W 52 W... -
Page 86: Support Mode Settings Using The Control Panel
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Windows Server 2003 x64 Enterprise Edition Mac OS X v10.6.8 - v10.9.x Support Mode Settings using the control panel You can make special settings by using the control panel. - Page 87 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Item Explanation 020 Special Adjusts the print quality for special paper according to the paper type. Settings (default in bold): 0: Thin paper 1: Plain paper 2: Semi-thick paper 3: Letterhead 4: Thick paper 5: Extra-thick paper 6: Super-thick paper 051 Feed Offset Do this adjustment after you have eliminated the variation between the paper sources by...
- Page 88 AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Item Explanation 056 Scan Reg1 MP Adjusts the horizontal position at which to start printing and eliminate the variation 060 Scan Reg1 C1 between the paper sources. The position moves to the right of the sheet of paper as the 064 Scan Reg1 C2 value increases.
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Page 89: Consumable Products And Options
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Item Explanation 206 Drum heater Controls the drum heater. Selecting 1 prevents image quality from degrading while the printer is not used for a long time if it is located in a very humid environment. This increases power consumptions, but inhibits the printer's automatic drum refreshes. -
Page 90: Options
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Options Product name Part number Remark 500-Sheets Paper Cassette Unit C12C832811 This product complies with CE marking requirements in accordance with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Face-up Tray C12C817071 Printer Stand C12C932091 With casters... -
Page 91: Copyright And Trademarks
Apple, Inc. Eurostile is a trademark of Nebiolo. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and Epson AcuLaser and Epson ESC/P 2 are trademarks HP and HP LaserJet are registered trademarks of the of Seiko Epson Corporation. Hewlett-Packard Company. -
Page 92: Standard And Approvals
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Appendix Standard and approvals European model: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60950-1 EN 60825-1 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Software License Terms Open source software licenses This product contains a number of open-source software. The following table indicates the list of the open-source software which this product uses and these licenses. -
Page 93: Where To Get Help
Epson support services for assistance. If Epson support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product. Epson support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information: ❏ Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.) -
Page 94: Help For Users In Singapore
1F., No.113, Shengli Rd., Pingtung City, Pingtung County 900, Taiwan Help for users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are available. -
Page 95: Help For Users In Thailand
❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty Help for users in Thailand Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.th) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and e-mail are available. Epson Hotline (Phone: (66)2685-9899) Our Hotline team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏... -
Page 96: Help For Users In Hong Kong
Phone/Fax: (62) 61-4516173 Makassar MTC Karebosi Lt. Ill Kav. P7-8 JI. Ahmad Yani No.49 Makassar Phone: (62)411-350147/411-350148 Help for users in Hong Kong To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact Epson Hong Kong Limited. -
Page 97: Help For Users In Malaysia
AL-M8200/AL-M8100/AL-M7100 Series User's Guide Where To Get Help Internet Home Page Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏... -
Page 98: Help For Users In The Philippines
Phone: 603-56288333 Help for users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the Epson Philippines Corporation at the telephone and fax numbers and e-mail address below: Trunk Line:...