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Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Epson AL-M8100 Series
Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Where to Find Information
Details on how to find information in the manual and related guides.
Warning, Caution, Important and Note
Explains the meaning of warning, caution, important, and note symbols.
Abbreviations of Operating Systems
Lists abbreviations used for operating systems in the manual.
Important Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Crucial safety warnings and precautions for printer setup and operation.
Setting up the printer
Guidance on lifting, moving, and connecting the printer to a power source.
Finding the place for the printer
Recommendations for printer placement considering space, ventilation, and interference.
Using the printer
Precautions when touching hot components like the fuser unit.
Handling the consumable products
Guidelines for safely handling and disposing of toner cartridges and other consumables.
Safety Information
Laser safety labels
Explains the Class 1 laser safety label and its meaning.
Printer location
Guidance on optimal printer placement for exhaust and heat management.
Restrictions on Making Copies
Making copies of the following items is prohibited by law
Lists items that are illegal to copy according to law.
Getting to Know Your Printer
Printer Parts
Identifies the physical components of the printer with diagrams and labels.
Control panel
Describes the functions of each button and indicator on the printer's control panel.
Using the Control Panel
Step-by-step instructions on how to navigate and use the printer's control panel menus.
System Information
Provides details on the printer's firmware, serial number, memory, and MAC address.
Quick Print JobMenu
Allows printing or deleting jobs stored using the Quick Print Job feature.
Setup Menu
Details various setup options like interface timeout, output bin, and paper tray priority.
Printing Tasks
Basics of Printing
Explains the fundamental steps of printing using the Windows driver.
Setting the Main Screen
Describes basic printer driver settings for paper source, size, and multi-page printing.
Setting the More Options Screen
Details settings for secure printing, reduction/enlargement, and overlays.
Watermark Features
Allows adding watermarks or anti-copy patterns to documents.
Form Overlay
Prints standard forms or letterheads onto documents.
Setting the Maintenance Screen
Accesses Job Arranger Lite and EPSON Status Monitor settings.
Printing multiple print jobs at one time
Arranges multiple documents for printing together.
Printing a booklet
Arranges pages to create a booklet format.
Using the Reserve Job function
Stores print jobs in printer memory for later printing.
Printing with an overlay
Prints documents onto pre-registered form templates.
Using sleep mode to save energy
Explains how the printer enters sleep mode to save power.
Entering the sleep mode automatically
How the printer automatically enters sleep mode.
Changing the printer driver's default settings (for administrators)
How administrators can change default printer driver settings.
Using EPSON Status Monitor
Monitors printer status, errors, and supplies.
Cancelling a Print Job
Procedures for canceling print jobs from the printer or computer.
Uninstalling and Installing Software
Uninstalling Software
Instructions for removing printer software from the computer.
Installing Software
Guidance on installing printer software.
Installing the PS3 printer driver for the USB interface
Steps to install the PostScript 3 driver via USB connection.
Installing the PS3 printer driver for the network interface
Steps to install the PostScript 3 driver via a network connection.
Installing the PostScript printer driver with Mac OS X
Instructions for installing the PostScript 3 driver on Mac OS X.
Installing the PCL printer driver (For Windows only)
Instructions for installing the Universal PCL6 printer driver.
Troubleshooting
Checking Printer Status
Explains how to check the printer's status and interpret control panel messages.
Can't Print Duplex
Troubleshooting duplex printing issues.
Check Paper Size
Error message for incorrect paper size.
Check Media Type
Error message for incorrect paper type.
Clear Paper Jam wwww
Instructions for clearing paper jams from various locations.
Maintenance Unit Needed Soon (AL-M8200/AL-M8100 Series only)
Warning that the maintenance unit is nearing end of service life.
Memory Overflow
Insufficient memory to execute the current task.
Non-Genuine Toner Cartridge
Warning about using non-Epson toner cartridges.
Jam Paper Size Error
Paper jam due to mismatched size settings.
Print Overrun
Page is too complex for the print engine speed.
Service Req Cffff/ Service Req Exxx
Controller or print engine error detected.
Set Paper tttt pppp
Paper type mismatch error.
Set Paper tttt sssss
Paper size mismatch error.
Toner Cartridge Error
Problem with the toner cartridge.
Printing a status sheet
Instructions to print status sheets for confirmation.
Clearing Jammed Paper
Detailed instructions for removing jammed paper from various locations.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Cause and What to do
Lists causes and solutions for paper feeding issues.
Power and Control Panel Problems
The ready light does not turn on
Troubleshooting steps when the printer's ready light is off.
The Printer Does Not Print
Ready light is off and nothing prints
Troubleshooting for when the printer is off or paused and nothing prints.
The ready light is on but nothing prints
Troubleshooting for when the printer is ready but no output is produced.
Printout Problems
Print quality is poor
Diagnosing and fixing poor print quality (light, faint, uneven, etc.).
The printout is not what you expected
Addressing issues where graphics or text differ from the screen.
Cannot print all copies
Troubleshooting when not all copies are printed.
Printing in the PS3 Mode Problems
The printer does not print correctly in the PostScript mode
Resolving incorrect printing in PostScript mode.
The printer does not print
The font on the printout is different from that on the screen
Addressing font discrepancies between screen and printout.
The edges of texts and/or images are not smooth
Fixing issues with jagged text or image edges.
The printer does not print normally via the USB interface
Troubleshooting normal printing via USB.
The printer does not print normally via the network interface
An undefined error occurs (Mac OS only)
Handling undefined errors on Mac OS.
Other Problems
The optional product is not available
Troubleshooting when optional products are not recognized.
Correcting USB problems
Cause and What to do
Solutions for common USB connection problems.
Cannot access the shared printer
Cause and What to do
Troubleshooting shared printer access issues.
Replacing Consumable Products
Precautions during replacement
General precautions before replacing consumables.
Cleaning the inner roller
Instructions for cleaning the printer's inner roller.
Transporting the Printer
For short distances
Guidelines for moving the printer over short distances.
For long distances
Guidelines for preparing and repacking the printer for long-distance transport.
Installing Options
Optional printer stand
Instructions for installing an optional printer stand.
Appendix
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for the printer models.
Electrical
Electrical specifications including voltage, frequency, and current.
Power consumption
Details power consumption in various modes.
Supported operating systems
Lists compatible operating systems for the printer.
Support Mode Settings using the control panel
Printer Adjust Menu
Adjusts print quality and other printer parameters.
Consumable Products and Options
Consumable products
Lists and describes consumable products like toner cartridges.
Software License Terms
Open source software licenses
Details open-source software used and their licenses.
Where To Get Help
Contacting Epson Support
Information on how to contact Epson support for assistance.
Before contacting Epson
Information to have ready before contacting Epson support.
Help for users in Europe
Contact information for Epson support in Europe.
Help for users in Singapore
Contact information for Epson support in Singapore.
Help for users in Thailand
Contact information for Epson support in Thailand.
Help for users in Vietnam
Contact information for Epson support in Vietnam.
Help for users in Indonesia
Contact information for Epson support in Indonesia.
Help for users in Hong Kong
Contact information for Epson support in Hong Kong.
Help for users in Malaysia
Contact information for Epson support in Malaysia.
Help for users in the Philippines
Contact information for Epson support in the Philippines.
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