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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Contents Preface Copyright and Trademarks............. . 11 Using This Guide.
Page 3 Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver........
Page 4 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Print Media Usage Guidelines............115 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Guidelines.
Page 5 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Reduce/Enlarge..............169 Collated.
Page 6 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 8 Faxing Connecting the Telephone Line............221 Configuring Fax Initial Settings.
Page 7 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Editing Group Dial Numbers Using the Operator Panel....... . . 248 Creating and Editing a Fax Group Using a Computer.
Page 8 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Clearing Jams............... . . 329 Avoiding Jams.
Page 9 Before Contacting Epson........
Page 10 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Index Contents...
Page 11: Preface
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Page 12: Using This Guide
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using This Guide Conventions 1. In this guide, personal computers and workstations are collectively called “computers”. 2. The following terms are used throughout this guide: Important: Important information that must be read and followed. Note: Additional information that merits emphasis. See Also: References within this guide.
Page 13: Illegal Copies And Printouts
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Illegal Copies and Printouts Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country.
Page 14 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Duplex Print Multiple Up Print With the Multiple Up print feature of the When you have multiple pages to print, you can printer, you can print multiple pages on a single use the duplex feature of the computer to print sheet of paper to save paper consumption.
Page 15 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide USB Direct Print 2-in-1 Copy You can copy two original pages on one side of a You can print directly from your USB storage single sheet of paper to save paper consumption. device without starting your computer and an application.
Page 16 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Scan to SMB/FTP (Network) Scan to USB Storage Device You do not need a computer to connect your You can transfer scanned data to a computer or USB storage device to save scanned data. Insert a server via SMB or FTP without service your USB storage device into the front USB port software.
Page 17 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Direct Fax from Computer Address Book You can directly send faxes from your computer The Address Book simplifies the recipient using the fax driver. You can select a recipient specification. You can use the Address Book on the printer as well as on the server.
Page 18: Chapter 1 Specifications
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 1 Specifications Copy Function Items Description Type Desktop Memory 256 MB — Document glass: 600 × 600 dpi Scanning Resolution Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): 600 × 300 dpi Standard: 600 × 600 dpi Printing Resolution High Resolution: 1200 ×...
Page 19 Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI): 60 – 163 gsm Important: Use paper recommended by Epson. Copying may not be performed correctly depending on the conditions. For more information, see “Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer” on page 117. First Copy Output Time...
Page 20: Print Function
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Items Description Power Consumption Sleep mode: 4 W or less Low Power mode: 8 W or less Standby mode: 55 W or less Width 420 × Depth 398* × Height 365 mm Dimensions * Measured when the paper tray is inserted but not extended. Machine Weight 12.0 kg Important:...
Page 21 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Items Description Standard: 600 × 600 dpi Print Resolution High Resolution: 1200 × 1200 dpi* * When printing in high resolution mode, printing speed may be reduced due to image quality adjustment. Printing speed may also be reduced depending on documents.
Page 22: Scan Function
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Items Description Connectivity AL-MX200DNF: Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0 AL-MX200DWF: Standard: Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T), USB 2.0, IEEE802.11b/g Scan Function Items Description Type Color scanner Original Paper Size Same as the Copy Function 1200 × 1200 dpi, 600 × 600 dpi, 300 × 300 dpi, 200 × 200 dpi Scanning Resolution Scanning Halftone Monochrome:...
Page 23: Fax Function
X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.7 Important: For the latest information about the supported operating systems, refer to the Epson Web Site. File Format: PDF (multi page 1 file) / JPEG / TIFF (1 page 1 file) Scan to e-mail Protocol: TCP/IP (SMTP, POP3)
Page 24: Direct Fax Function
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Items Description Transmission Time 3 seconds (V.34) Important: When transmitting an A4 size 700-character document in the standard quality (8 × 3.85 lines/mm) and high speed mode (28.8 kbps or above: JBIG). This is only the transmission speed for image information and does not include the controlling time for the communication.
Page 25: Adf Function
® ® Microsoft Windows 7 x64, Mac OS ® X 10.5.8 - 10.6, 10.7 Important: For the latest information about the supported operating systems, refer to the Epson Web Site. ADF Function Items Description Type Simplex Life 80,000 images Specifications...
Page 26: Main Components
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 2 Basic Operation Main Components This section provides an overview of your printer. Front View Output Tray Extension Center Output Tray Front USB Port Operator Panel Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Document Feeder Tray Document Output Tray Document Stopper Power Switch Toner Cartridge...
Page 27: Rear View
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Rear View Registration Roller OPC Drum Levers ADF Cover Ethernet Port USB Port Paper Chute Transfer Roller Power Connector Rear Cover Handle Rear Cover Phone Connector Wall Jack Connector Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Basic Operation...
Page 28: Operator Panel
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ADF Cover Document Guides ADF Glass Document Glass Document Cover Document Feeder Tray Operator Panel The operator panel has a 4-line by 28-character liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diodes (LED), control buttons, one-touch buttons, and numeric keypad, which allow you to control the printer.
Page 29: Setting Initial Settings On The Operator Panel
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Re-dials a telephone number. Redial/Pause button Inserts a pause during dialing. Speed Dial button Calls up a stored telephone number. (Clear All) button Resets the current setting, and returns to the top level of each service menu. (Energy Saver) button/LED Lights up in the Sleep mode.
Page 30: Printing The Panel Settings Page
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide When you turn on the printer, a wizard appears on the LCD panel. Follow the steps below to configure the initial settings. Note: If you do not start configuring the initial settings, Select Function appears on the LCD panel in three minutes.
Page 31: The Printer Setting Utility
Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 32: Exiting The Power Saver Mode
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide By default, the printer enters Low Power mode in one minute of inactivity after completion of the last job, and then enters Sleep mode in another 6 minutes of inactivity. You can change these default settings in the following ranges: Low Power mode: 1 to 45 minutes Sleep mode: 6 to 11 minutes See Also:...
Page 33: Chapter 3 Printer Management Software
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 3 Printer Management Software Print and Scan Drivers To access all of your printer’s features, install print and scan drivers from the Software Disc. ❏ A printer driver enables communications between your computer and printer and provides access to your printer features.
Page 34: Creating An Administrative Password
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ For details on the menu items of EpsonNet Config, refer to the Help on EpsonNet Config. Creating an Administrative Password 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. 3.
Page 35: Status Monitor (Windows Only)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: The Password dialog box appears the first time you attempt to change settings on Printer Setting Utility when the Panel Lock feature is enabled on the printer. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK to apply the settings.
Page 36: Launcher (Windows Only)
The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. To start the Launcher: 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Launcher. The Launcher-Btype window appears. 2. The Launcher-Btype window provides several buttons: Status Window, Printer Setting Utility, Address Book Editor, and Express Scan Manager.
Page 37: Address Book Editor
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Starts the Printer Setting Utility. Printer Setting Utility See Also: “Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)” on page 34 Address Book Editor Starts the Address Book Editor, which allows you to add and edit Address Book entries. See Also: “Address Book Editor”...
Page 38 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Click Open the image file to display scanned files saved in the specified destination after scanning. The Express Scan Manager is installed along with your print driver. It is available for Windows and Mac OS X. Note: When you separately install the Express Scan Manager from the Software Disc, you also need to install the scan driver from the Software Disc.
Page 39: Chapter 4 Printer Connection And Software Installation
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 4 Printer Connection and Software Installation Overview of Network Setup and Configuration To set up and configure the network: 1. Connect the printer to the network using the recommended hardware and cables. 2. Turn on the printer and the computer. 3.
Page 40: Connecting Printer To A Computer Or A Network
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Connection Type Connection Specifications Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX compatible USB 2.0 compatible Wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) IEEE 802.11b/802.11g Wall Jack Connector RJ11 Phone Connector RJ11WAll Ethernet Port USB Port Wall Jack Connector Phone Connector Connecting Printer to a Computer or a Network Connect your printer via a USB, Ethernet, or wireless (AL-MX200DWF only) connection.
Page 41: Usb Connection
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Connection Type Available Features When connected via USB connection you can: ❏ Instruct print jobs from a computer. ❏ Scan and print an image into an application. ❏ Scan and print an image to a folder on the computer. ❏...
Page 42: Network Connection
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide * USB port Note: Do not connect the printer USB cable to the USB connector available on the keyboard. Network Connection To connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. Ensure that the printer, computer and any other connected devices have been turned off and all cables have been disconnected.
Page 43: Setting The Ip Address
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Setting the IP Address TCP/IP and IP Addresses If your computer is on a large network, contact your network administrator for the appropriate TCP/ IP addresses and additional system settings information. If you are creating your own small Local Area Network or connecting the printer directly to your computer using Ethernet, follow the procedure for automatically setting the printer’s IP address.
Page 44 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide You can turn on/off either protocol using the operator panel, or use EpsonNet Config to turn on/off the DHCP protocol. Note: You can print a report that includes the printer’s IP address. On the operator panel, press the System button, select Report / List, press the button, select System Settings, and then press the button.
Page 45: Assigning An Ip Address (For Ipv4 Mode)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode) Note: ❏ When you assign an IP address manually in IPv6 mode, use EpsonNet Config. To display EpsonNet Config, use the link local address. To check a link local address, see “Printing and Checking the System Settings Page”...
Page 46 When you use IPv6 mode for network printing, you cannot use the Printer Setting Utility to assign an IP address. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 47: Verifying The Ip Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Click the Printer Maintenance tab. 3. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list at the left side of the page. The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed. 4. Select Panel from IP Address Mode, and then enter the values in IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address.
Page 48: Printing And Checking The System Settings Page
Using the Printer Setting Utility The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Printer Connection and Software Installation...
Page 49: Installing Print Drivers On Computers Running Windows
❏ PCL print driver See “Using the PCL print driver” on page 50. ❏ PCL compatible Universal P6 print driver See “Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver” on page 97. ❏ PostScript Level3 Compatible print driver See PostScript Level3 Compatible User’s Guide.
Page 50: Using The Pcl Print Driver
Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 51 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Printer Setting Utility starts. 2. Click the Printer Settings Report tab. 3. Select TCP/IP Settings from the list on the left side of the page. The TCP/IP Settings page is displayed. If the IP address shows 0.0.0.0 (the factory default) or 169.254.xx.xx, an IP address has not been assigned.
Page 52 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Inserting the Software Disc 1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Easy Install Navi. Note: If the CD does not automatically start or the AutoPlay window does not appear, click Start (start for Windows XP) —...
Page 53: Network Connection Setup
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Network Connection Setup Note: ❏ To use your printer in a Linux environment, you need to install print drivers for the Linux operating systems. For details on how to install and use the drivers, see also “Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Linux (CUPS)”...
Page 54 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide c If you want to set a printer as the default for printing, select the Set this printer as default for printing check box. d If you want to set a printer as the default for scanning, select the Set this printer as default for scanning check box.
Page 55 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide You can select a method to configure wireless network settings from the following: Wizard Setup Through USB Connection Advanced Setup Through Ethernet connection Operator Panel EpsonNet Config WPS-PIN WPS-PBC WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi ® Protected Setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN code in the printer and computer.
Page 56 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Easy Install Navi launches. 4. Click Start Setup. 5. Click Configure Printer. The connection type selection screen appears. 6. Select Wireless Connection, and then click Next. The setting method selection screen appears. Printer Connection and Software Installation...
Page 57 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Ensure that Wizard is selected, and then click Next. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the USB cable and perform other setup until the Select Access Point screen appears. 9. Select either of the following: ❏...
Page 58 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Click the Input the SSID directly radio button and enter the SSID in the SSID box. Note: Up to five access points are displayed in order of intensity of radio waves. An access point with low-intensity radio waves may not be displayed.
Page 59 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The IP Address Settings screen appears. 13. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme. When IPv4 is selected, configure the following: a Select Type. b If you have selected Use Manual Address from Type, enter the following items: ❏...
Page 60 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The FAX Settings screen appears. 15. Configure the fax settings if necessary. Note: If you do not intend to use the fax feature, select the I don't use FAX functionality check box. 16. Click Next. The Confirm the settings screen appears. Printer Connection and Software Installation...
Page 61 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 17. Ensure that the wireless network settings are displayed, and then click Apply. A confirmation window appears. 18. Click Yes. 19. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish a wireless network connection and the Configuration Complete screen appears.
Page 62 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 23. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 24. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation. If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction. 25.
Page 63 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using Advanced Setup to Configure Wireless Network Settings To use the Advanced setup, display the Configure Wireless Settings screen. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Displaying the Configure Wireless Settings Screen 1. Insert the Software Disc into your computer's CD/DVD drive. When the AutoPlay window appears, click Run setup.exe to start the Install Navi.
Page 64 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The setting method selection screen appears. 7. Select Advanced. Select a connection method from the following ❏ “Ethernet Cable” on page 64 ❏ “WPS-PIN” on page 70 ❏ “WPS-PBC” on page 71 ❏ “Operator Panel” on page 73 ❏...
Page 65 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If the printer to be configured is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try either of the following steps: ❏ Click Refresh to update the information. ❏ Click Enter IP Address, and then enter the IP address of your printer. 4.
Page 66 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The IP Address Settings screen appears. 7. Select IP Mode depending on your network scheme. When IPv4 is selected, configure the following: a Select Type. b If you have selected Use Manual Address from Type, enter the following items: ❏...
Page 67 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The FAX Settings screen appears. 9. Configure the fax settings if necessary. Note: If you do not intend to use the fax feature, select the I don't use FAX functionality check box. 10. Click Next. The Confirm the settings screen appears. 11.
Page 68 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A confirmation window appears. 12. Click Yes. 13. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish a wireless network connection and the Configuration Complete screen appears. 14. Click Next. Printer Connection and Software Installation...
Page 69 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 15. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 16. Print the System Settings page using the operator panel. See “Printing the System Settings Page” on page 156. 17. Confirm that “Link Quality” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable”, or “Low” on the report. Note: When “Link Quality”...
Page 70 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 20. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next. 21. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install. 22. Click Finish to exit this tool. The wireless configuration is complete. Note: To make the specified wireless network settings effective, you need to restart the printer.
Page 71 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation. If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction. 4. Check if the printer to be installed is listed in the Select Printer screen, and then click Next. Note: If the printer to be installed is not listed in the Select Printer screen, try either of the following steps: ❏...
Page 72 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Check Setup screen appears. 3. Confirm there are no errors displayed on the LCD panel, and then click Start Installation. If you see any errors, click Trouble Shooting Guide and follow the instruction. 4.
Page 73 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: For the WPS-PBC operation on the wireless LAN access point, refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN access point. When the WPS-PBC operation is successful and the printer is rebooted, wireless LAN connection is completed.
Page 74 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually. 5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next. 6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install. 7.
Page 75 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Click Refresh to update the information. ❏ Click Add Printer, and then enter the details of the printer manually. 5. Configure the required items on the Enter Printer Settings screen, and then click Next. 6. Select the software to be installed, and then click Install. 7.
Page 76 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the Advanced dialog box. g Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties. h On the Association tab, enter the following information and click OK. Network name (SSID): xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) Network Authentication: Open Data encryption: Disabled...
Page 77 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network. e Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect. f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.
Page 78 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide a On the operator panel, press the System button. b Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. c Select Network, and then press the button. d Select TCP/IP, and then press the button. e Select IPv4, and then press the button.
Page 79 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. 6. Configure wireless network settings for the printer on EpsonNet Config. 7. Reboot the printer. 8. Restore the wireless network settings on your computer. Note: If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless network settings.
Page 80 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f You can either set the printer to the ad-hoc mode or the infrastructure mode. ❏ For Ad hoc mode: Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the dialog box. ❏ For Infrastructure mode: Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the dialog box. g Click Add to display Wireless network properties.
Page 81 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success. For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7: a Display Control Panel. b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network.
Page 82 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the Advanced dialog box. g Click the Add button to display Wireless network properties. h On the Association tab, enter the following information and click OK. Network name (SSID): xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) Network Authentication: Open Data encryption: Disabled...
Page 83 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network. e Select xxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxx indicates a wireless device’s SSID which you use) from the network items listed in the available network list, and click Connect. f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success.
Page 84 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Check the IP address on your computer. 3. Set the IP address on the printer. See “Assigning an IP Address (for IPv4 Mode)” on page 45. 4. Launch your web browser. 5. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. Printer Connection and Software Installation...
Page 85 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. 6. Change the wireless network settings for the printer on EpsonNet Config. 7. Reboot the printer. 8. Restore the wireless network settings on your computer. Note: If the operating system on your computer provides a wireless configuration software, use it to change the wireless network settings.
Page 86 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f You can either set the printer to the ad-hoc mode or the infrastructure mode. ❏ For Ad hoc mode: Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and close the dialog box. ❏ For Infrastructure mode: Select Access point (Infrastructure) networks only and close the dialog box. g Click Add to display Wireless network properties.
Page 87 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Click Close in the dialog box after confirming the connection is a success. For Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7: a Display Control Panel. b Select Network and Internet. c Select Network and Sharing Center. d Select Connect to a network.
Page 88 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Click OK. If the files are not present in your computer, and then you will be prompted to insert the server operating system CD. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK. For Windows Vista and Windows Vista 64-bit Edition 1.
Page 89 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2 1. Click Start — Devices and Printers. 2. Right-click the printer icon and select Printer properties. 3. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer check box, and then enter a name in the Share name text box.
Page 90 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect. Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer and a new printer object is added to the Printers and Faxes folder. It may take some time depending on the amount of network traffic.
Page 91 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Locate and double-click the host name of the server computer. 3. Right-click the shared printer name, and then click Connect. 4. Click Install driver. 5. Click Continue in the User Account Control dialog box. Wait until the driver is copied from the server to the client computer and a new printer object is added to the Printers folder.
Page 92 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Select Hardware and Sound. c Select Printers. d Right-click the printer you just created and select Properties. e On the General tab, click Print Test Page. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, and Windows Server 2008 R2 1.
Page 93 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Print a test page to verify installation. a Click Start — Devices and Printers. b Right-click the printer you just created and select Printer properties. c On the General tab, click Print Test Page. When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. Using the Peer-to-Peer Feature With the peer-to-peer feature, you need to specify the shared printer to install a print driver.
Page 94 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Select the printer, and then click Next. If the printer is not listed, click Back and enter the path to the printer in the text box. For example:\\[server host name]\[shared printer name] The server host name is the name of the server computer that identifies it to the network. The shared printer name is the name assigned during the server installation process.
Page 95 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn't listed and enter the path to the printer in the Select a shared printer by name text box and click Next.
Page 96 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. If the printer is listed, select the printer and click Next, or select The printer that I want isn't listed and enter the path to the printer in the Select a shared printer by name text box and click Next.
Page 97: Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver
When a test page is printed successfully, installation is complete. Using Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver Epson Universal P6 Printer Driver is the universal PCL6 compatible print driver that has the following features: ❏ It supports the basic print functions needed for the business situation.
Page 98 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ It supports multiple Epson business printers besides this printer. ❏ It supports most languages among the print drivers for this printer. Computer system requirements If your CD/DVD drive is D:, open Epson_Universal_P6_Supplement.txt in the D:\Drivers \PCLUniversal, and refer to Supported OS.
Page 99: Installing Print Drivers On Computers Running Mac Os X
The procedure below uses Windows 7 as an example. 1. Close all applications. 2. Access Program and Features on the Control Panel. 3. Select Epson Universal Laser P6, and then click Uninstall/Change. Follow the on screen instructions. Installing Print Drivers on Computers Running Mac OS X For information on how to install print drivers, refer to the PostScript Level3 Compatible User’s...
Page 100 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Manual Setup For Access Point (Infrastructure) Network Computer-to-computer (Ad-hoc) Network Automatic Setup Using WPS-PIN WPS-PBC WPS-PIN is a method to authenticate and register devices required for wireless configuration, by entering PIN code in the printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is available only when the access points of your wireless router supports WPS.
Page 101 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Select an encryption type, and then press the button. Important: Be sure to use one of the supported encryption methods to protect your network traffic. 6. Enter the WEP key or pass phrase, and then press the button.
Page 102 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide b Enter the SSID, and then press the button. Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value, and press the button to move a cursor. Select Ad-hoc, and then press the button. d Select an encryption type, and then press the button.
Page 103 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select Network, and then press the button. 4. Select WPS Setup, and then press the button. 5. Select Push Button Control, and then press the button. 6.
Page 104: Installing Print Drivers On Computers Running Linux (Cups)
Installing Print Drivers Note: The print driver EPSON-AL_MX200-x.x-y.noarch.rpm or epson-al_mx200_x.x-y_all.deb is included in the linux folder on the Software Disc. For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop (x86) 1. Double-click EPSON-AL_MX200-x.x-y.noarch.rpm on the Software Disc.
Page 105: Specifying The Queue
User’s Guide Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window automatically closes. For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1. Double-click EPSON-AL_MX200-x.x-y.noarch.rpm on the Software Disc. 2. Click Install. 3. Enter the administrator's password, and then click Authenticate. Installation starts. When the installation is complete, the window automatically closes.
Page 106 For a USB printer connected to a computer running the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop (x86): a Select EPSON AL-MX200 X (EPSON AL-MX200 X) from the Local Printers menu, and then click Continue. b Enter the name of the printer in Name in the Add Printer dialog box, and then click Continue.
Page 107 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Select Epson from the Make menu, and then click Continue. 8. Select Epson AL-MX200 xxx PS3 vX.Y (en) from the Model menu, and then click Add Printer. The setup is complete. You can optionally specify the default options settings of the printer.
Page 108 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide f Click OK. The Add New Printer Configuration dialog box appears. g Select EPSON AL-MX200XX PS3 vX.Y [EPSON AL-MX200XX PS3.PPD] from the Assign Driver list. Note: You can specify the printer name in Set Name:. For a USB printer connected to a computer running the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11: a Click Add.
Page 109 If you want to share the printer, select the Share This Printer check box. 6. Select Epson from the Make menu, and then click Continue. 7. Select Epson AL-MX200 xxx PS3 vX.Y (en) from the Model menu, and then click Add Printer.
Page 110: Specifying The Default Queue
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Specifying the Default Queue For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Desktop (x86) 1. Select Applications — System Tools — Terminal. 2. Enter the following command in the terminal window. (Enter the administrator password) lpadmin -d (Enter the queue name) For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1.
Page 111: Specifying Printing Options
5. Click the Administration drop down box, and then select Modify Printer. 6. Specify necessary printing options, and then click Continue or Modify Printer. The message Printer EPSON AL-MX200 X has been modified successfully. appears. The setting is complete. For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1.
Page 112: Setting The Password For Authority As The Printer Administrator
5. Specify necessary printing options, and then click Continue. 6. Enter root as the user name, enter the administrator password, and then click OK. The message Printer EPSON AL-MX200 X has been modified successfully. appears. The setting is complete. For Ubuntu 10 (x86) 1.
Page 113: Uninstalling Print Drivers
-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. rpm -e EPSON-AL-MX200-x.x The print driver is uninstalled. For SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 (x86) 1.
Page 114 (Enter the user password) 3. Repeat the command above for all queues for the same model. 4. Enter the following command in the terminal window. sudo dpkg -r epson-al-mx200 (Enter the user password if required) The print driver is uninstalled.
Page 115: Chapter 5 Printing Basics
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 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 failures. To achieve the best performance from your printer, we recommend you use only the paper described in this section.
Page 116: Automatic Document Feeder (Adf) Guidelines
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 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. See Also: ❏ “Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray” on page 123 ❏...
Page 117: Print Media That Can Damage Your Printer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Do not load documents above the MAX fill line. You can load up to 50 sheets of 64 gsm documents. Note: You cannot load the following documents on the ADF. Be sure to place them on the document glass. Curled documents Pre-punched paper Lightweight documents...
Page 118 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Pasted-up or glued paper ❏ Specially coated paper ❏ Color paper with surface treatments ❏ Paper that uses ink that deteriorates with heat ❏ Photosensitive paper ❏ Carbon paper or carbonless copy paper ❏ Paper with a rough surface, such as Japanese paper, pulp paper or fibrous paper ❏...
Page 119: Print Media Storage Guidelines
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Print Media Storage Guidelines Providing good storage conditions for your paper and other media contributes to optimum print quality. ❏ Store print media in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper items are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. UV radiation, which is emitted by the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper items.
Page 120: Paper Tray
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Paper Tray A4 SEF (210 × 297 mm) Paper Size B5 SEF (182 × 257 mm) A5 SEF (148 × 210 mm) Letter SEF (8.5 × 11 inches) Executive SEF (7.25 × 10.5 inches) Legal 13 (Folio) SEF (8.5 × 13 inches) Legal 14 SEF (8.5 ×...
Page 121 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Paper Type Plain (60 - 105 gsm) Lightweight Cardstock (106 - 163 gsm) Labels Envelope Recycled Postcard JPN Loading Capacity 250 sheets of standard paper You can load Monarch, DL, Yougata 2, and Yougata 3 envelopes in the LEF orientation into the paper tray with the flap unfolded.
Page 122: Loading Print Media
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Paper Type Plain (60 - 105 gsm) Lightweight Cardstock (106 - 163 gsm) Labels Envelope Recycled Loading Capacity 10 sheets of plain paper/one sheet of lightweight cardstock paper Note: ❏ SEF and LEF indicate the paper feed orientation; SEF stands for short-edge feed. LEF stands for long-edge feed.
Page 123: Capacity
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Capacity The paper tray can accommodate: ❏ 250 sheets of standard paper ❏ 27.5 mm (1.08 inches) of thick paper ❏ 27.5 mm (1.08 inches) of postcards ❏ Ten envelopes ❏ Twenty labels The Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) can accommodate: ❏...
Page 124 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ For manually loading print media for duplex (2-sided) printing, see “Manual Duplex Printing (PCL Print Driver Only)” on page 142. ❏ Do not wipe the pink-tinted grease off as doing so may cause paper to misfeed. 1.
Page 125 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Hold the paper tray end with one hand, push and hold the paper tray extension lever with the other hand, and then extend the tray to your desired length. Note: The paper tray can accommodate a stack of A5 paper by default, and is designed to extend in two lengths.
Page 126 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. 5. Load the print media into the paper tray with the recommended print surface facing up. Note: Do not load paper media above the fill line on the paper width guides of the paper tray as it may cause paper jams.
Page 127 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Replace the paper tray cover onto the paper tray. Note: The paper tray cover can protect the loaded print media from dust and from absorbing moisture. 8. Hold the paper tray with both hands and push it into the printer until it clicks into place. 9.
Page 128 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Envelopes in the Paper Tray Follow the guidelines below to load envelopes in the paper tray. Note: ❏ When you print on envelopes, be sure to specify the envelope on the print driver. If not specified, the print image will be rotated 180 degrees.
Page 129 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. Important: Never use envelopes with a window or coated linings as it causes paper jams that may result in damage to the printer.
Page 130 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Monarch, DL, or Yougata 2/3 Envelopes You can load Monarch, DL, and Yougata 2/3 Envelopes in either of the following orientations: SEF: Load envelopes with the print surface facing up. Ensure that the flapped edge is pointing toward the right of the printer and each flap is folded under the envelope.
Page 131 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Postcards in the Paper Tray Note: ❏ When you print on postcards, be sure to specify the postcard on the print driver for the optimum print result. ❏ If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration.
Page 132: Loading Print Media In The Priority Sheet Inserter (Psi)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading W-Postcards Load W-postcards with the print surface facing up and the left edge first. Note: To confirm the correct orientation of each print media such as postcards, see the instructions on the Envelope/Paper Setup Navigator dialog box of the print driver. Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) Note: ❏...
Page 133 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Slide the paper width guides to the maximum positions. 3. Before loading the print media, flex the sheets back and forth, and then fan them. Straighten the edges of the stack on a level surface. Printing Basics...
Page 134 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. 4.
Page 135 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Slide the paper width guides inward until they rest lightly against the edges of the print media stack. 6. Select the paper type on the print driver if the loaded print media is not plain paper. If a user-specified print media is loaded in the PSI, you must specify the paper size on the print driver.
Page 136 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ If envelopes are still not fed correctly, add some bending to the flap of the envelopes as shown in the following illustration. The amount of the bending shall be 5 mm (0.20 inches) or less. Important: Never use envelopes with a window or coated linings as it causes paper jams that may result in damage to the printer.
Page 137: Using The Output Tray Extension
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Loading Com-10, DL, Yougata 4/6, or Younaga 3 Envelopes Load envelopes with the print surface facing up. Ensure that the flapped edge is pointing toward the right of the printer and each flap is folded under the envelope. Loading C5, Nagagata 3, or Kakugata 3 Envelopes Load envelopes with the print surface facing up.
Page 138: Setting Paper Sizes And Types
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Before printing a long length document, be sure to pull out the output tray extension. Note: To pull out envelopes or small print media from the center output tray, lift up the scanner unit. Setting Paper Sizes and Types When loading print media, set the paper size and type on the operator panel before printing.
Page 139: Setting Paper Types
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select Tray Settings, and then press the button. 3. Select Paper Tray, and then press the button. 4. Select Paper Size, and then press the button. 5. Select the correct paper size for the print media loaded, and then press the button.
Page 140: Canceling A Print Job
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clicking Preferences on the initial Print dialog box enables you to change the print settings. If you are not familiar with features on the print driver window, open the Help for additional information. 1. Open the file you want to print. 2.
Page 141: Duplex Printing
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select the job you want to cancel. 3. Press the Delete key. 4. Click Yes on the Printers dialog box to cancel a print job. Canceling a Job From the Desktop 1. Minimize all programs to reveal the desktop. Click start —...
Page 142 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Click Start — Printers and Faxes (for Windows Server 2003). Click Start — Devices and Printers (for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2). Click Start — Control Panel — Hardware and Sound — Printers (for Windows Vista). Click Start —...
Page 143 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. From Duplex, select either Flip on Short Edge (Manual) or Flip on Long Edge (Manual) to define the way 2-sided print pages are bound. 4. From Paper Size, select the size of the document to be printed. 5.
Page 144 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 075-921 Printer Insert Output to Tray Press [OK] Button to Continue Printing 2. After the even pages are printed, pull out the paper tray and remove the paper tray cover. See Also: “Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray” on page 123 3.
Page 145 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Pages are printed in the order of page 1 (rear of page 2), page 3 (rear of page 4), and then page 5 (rear of page 6). Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) 1.
Page 146: Direct Printing Using A Usb Storage Device
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. After the even pages are printed, remove the paper stack from the center output tray. Note: Warped or curled prints can cause paper jams. Straighten them before setting them. 3. Load the paper stack back into the PSI, and then press the button.
Page 147 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The front USB port of the printer is designed for USB 2.0 devices. You must use only an authorized USB storage device with an A plug type connector. Use only a metal shielded USB storage device. * A plug type To print a file in a USB storage device: 1.
Page 148: Selecting Printing Options
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Important: Before removing the USB storage device, ensure that the printer is not accessing the device. Removing the USB storage device while being accessed may destroy the data in the device or the USB storage device itself.
Page 149 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select your printer and click Preferences to open the print driver. 3. Make selections on the driver tabs. Note: On Windows OS, you can save current printing options with a distinctive name and apply them to other print jobs.
Page 150 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Printing Options for Windows Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options ❏ Windows XP, Windows XP x Favorites Paper/Output tab 64bit, Windows Server 2003, ❏ Duplex Windows Server 2003 x 64bit, ❏ Copies Windows Vista, Windows ❏ Collated Vista x 64bit, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x...
Page 151 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Operating System Driver Tab Printing Options ❏ Windows XP, Windows XP x Watermarks/Forms tab Watermarks 64bit, Windows Server 2003, ❏ New Text Windows Server 2003 x 64bit, ❏ New Bitmap Windows Vista, Windows ❏ Edit Vista x 64bit, Windows Server ❏...
Page 152 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The table shown below uses Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example. Printing options for Mac OS X Item Printing Options ❏ Copies ❏ Collated ❏ Pages ❏ Paper Size ❏ Orientation ❏ Layout Pages per Sheet ❏...
Page 153: Printing Custom Size Paper
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Item Printing Options Summary Printing Custom Size Paper This section explains how to print on custom size paper using the print driver. The way to load custom size paper is the same as the one to load standard size paper. ❏...
Page 154 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Specify the length of the short edge and long edge under Change Setting For. You can specify the values either by entering them directly or using the up arrow and down arrow buttons. The length of the short edge cannot be longer than the long edge, even if it is within the specified range.
Page 155: Checking Status Of A Print Job
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 9. Click Print in the Print dialog box to start printing. Using the Mac OS X Print Driver This section explains the procedure using Mac OS X 10.6 TextEdit as an example. 1. From the File menu, select Page Setup. 2.
Page 156: Printing A Report Page
You can check the printer status and print job status. For details on Status Monitor, see Help. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example: 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Activate Status Monitor. The Printer Selection window appears.
Page 157: Printer Settings
Note: The reports and lists are all printed in English. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 158 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Changing the Printer Settings Using the Operator Panel Note: ❏ Factory defaults may vary for different regions. ❏ Once one value is selected, it will be active until a new value is applied or the default value is restored. ❏...
Page 159: Printing With The Web Services On Devices
❏ Driver settings may have precedence over the changes previously made and you may have to change the printer settings. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 160: Printer Setup
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For Windows Server 2008: 1. Click Start — Administrative Tools — Server Manager. 2. From the Action menu, select Add Roles. 3. Select the Print Services check box on the Server Roles window in the Add Roles Wizard, and then click Next.
Page 161 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. 4. In the list of available printers, select the one you want to use, and then click Next. Note: ❏ In the list of available printers, the Web Services on Devices printer is displayed in the form of “http://IP address/ws/”.
Page 162: Chapter 6 Copying
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 6 Copying Loading Paper for Copying Note: If the Service Lock setting for Copy is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the copy function. If the Service Lock setting is set to Locked, the copy function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel.
Page 163: Making Copies From The Document Glass
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Making Copies From the Document Glass Note: ❏ A computer connection is not required for copying. ❏ Ensure that no document is on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). If any document is detected on the ADF, it takes priority over the document on the document glass. ❏...
Page 164 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Caution: Do not apply excessive force to hold a thick document on the document glass. It may break the glass and cause injuries. 3. Close the document cover. Note: ❏ Leaving the document cover open while copying may affect the copy quality and increase the toner consumption.
Page 165: Making Copies From The Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Making Copies From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Important: Do not load more than 50 sheets on the ADF or allow more than 50 sheets to be fed to the document output tray. The document output tray should be emptied before it holds more than 50 sheets or your source documents may be damaged.
Page 166: Customizing Copy Options
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Customize the copy settings including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 To clear the settings, use the (Clear All) button. 4. Press the (Start) button to begin copying. Note: Press the (Stop) button to cancel a copy job at any time while scanning a document.
Page 167: Original Size
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 5. Press the (Start) button to begin copying. Original Size You can specify the default document size. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first;...
Page 168: Output Paper Size
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Output Paper Size You can specify the output paper size. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏...
Page 169: Reduce/Enlarge
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide C5 Env. - 162x229mm Postcard JPN - 148x100mm W-Postcard JPN - 148x200mm Env Yougata 2 Env Yougata 2L Env Yougata 3 Env Yougata 3L Env Yougata 4 Env Yougata 6 Env Younaga 3 Env Nagagata 3 Env Nagagata 4 Env Kakugata 3 New Custom Size...
Page 170 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ This item is available only when Multiple Up is set to Off or Manual. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏...
Page 171: Collated
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Factory default menu setting Note: You can also use the numeric keypad to input the desired zoom ratio from 25% to 400%, or press the or the button to enlarge or reduce the zoom ratio by1%. See the following table for specific zoom ratios.
Page 172: Document Type
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Copying documents with a large amount of data may exhaust available memory. If a memory shortage occurs, cancel the collating by turning Collated to Off on the operator panel. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first;...
Page 173: Lighten/Darken
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Press the (Copy) button. 3. Select Document Type, and then press the button. 4. Select the desired setting, and then press the button. Text Suitable for documents with text. Suitable for documents with both text and photos/gray tones.
Page 174: Sharpness
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the copy lighter than the source document. Works well with dark print. Lighten2 Lighten1 Works well with standard type or printed documents. Normal Darken1 Makes the copy darker than the source document. Works well with light print or faint pencil markings.
Page 175: Auto Exposure
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the copy softer than the source document. Softer Softest Factory default menu setting 5. If necessary, customize other copy options including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 6.
Page 176: 2-Sided
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2-Sided You can make duplex (2-sided) copies with the specified binding position. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏...
Page 177 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Auto: ID Card Copy: Manual: Automatically reduces the Prints both sides of the ID Reduces the size of the size of the source card on a single sheet of source documents documents to print all of paper in the original size.
Page 178: Margin Top/Bottom
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Select the desired setting, and then press the button. Makes regular one-to-one copies of the source documents. Automatically reduces the size of the source documents to print all of them Auto on a single sheet of paper. Prints both sides of the ID card on a single sheet of paper in the original ID Card Copy size.
Page 179: Margin Left/Right
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Press the button or enter the desired value using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. Specify the value in increments of 1 mm/0.1 inch. Which factory default /0.2inch menu setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu.
Page 180: Margin Middle
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. If necessary, customize other copy options including the number of copies, copy size, and image quality. See Also: “Customizing Copy Options” on page 166 6. Press the (Start) button to begin copying. Margin Middle You can specify the middle margin of the copy. 1.
Page 181: Copying An Id Card
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Copying an ID Card You can copy both sides of an ID card on one side of a single sheet of paper in its original size by selecting ID Card Copy on the operator panel. Note: If the Service Lock setting for Copy is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the copy function.
Page 182 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select Defaults Settings, and then press the button. 3. Select Copy Defaults, and then press the button. 4. Select the desired menu item, and then press the button. 5. Select the desired setting or enter the value using the numeric keypad, and then press the button.
Page 183: Chapter 7 Scanning
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 7 Scanning Scanning Overview Note: If the Service Lock setting for Scan is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the scan function. If the Service Lock setting is set to Locked, the scan function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel.
Page 184: Using The Twain Driver
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Ensure that the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable. ❏ You must use the Express Scan Manager on your computer to specify the location to send scanned image files. 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first;...
Page 185 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Ensure that the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable. ❏ When using the printer as a network printer, you can also scan document(s) via a network instead of using the USB cable. The following procedure to scan an image uses the Microsoft Clip Organizer on Windows 7 as an example.
Page 186: Using The Wia Driver
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Preview is grayed out and disabled when you select Document Feeder Tray from Scan From. 7. Select the desired properties from the Image Quality and Image Options tabs. 8. Click Scan to start scanning. A scanned image file is generated. Using the WIA Driver Your printer also supports the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) driver for scanning images.
Page 187: Using A Scanner On The Network
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ “Making Copies From the Document Glass” on page 163 2. Start the drawing software, such as the Paint. Note: On Windows Vista, use the Windows Photo Gallery instead of the Paint. 3. Click the Paint button — From scanner or camera. The WIA window appears.
Page 188: Overview
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Overview The Scan to Server/Scan to Computer feature allows you to scan documents on the printer and send the scanned documents to a network computer using the FTP or SMB protocol. When using the FTP protocol, you need to select a server and specify a destination to store scanned document using EpsonNet Config or Address Book Editor.
Page 189 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Using the FTP One of the following FTP servers and an account to the FTP server (login name and password) are required. ❏ Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 FTP service of Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0 ❏...
Page 190: Confirming The Login Name And The Password
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Confirming the Login name and the Password When Using the SMB The Scan to Server/Scan to Computer feature requires a user login account with a valid and non-empty password for authentication. Confirm the login user name and the password. If you do not use a password for your user login, you need to create a password for your user login account with the following procedure.
Page 191 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Double-click Users. 4. Right-click your account, and then select Set Password. Note: When an alert message appears, confirm the message and then click Proceed. 5. Add in a password for your user login account. For Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1.
Page 192: Specifying A Destination To Store Scanned Documents
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide After you confirmed a login user name and password, go to “Specifying a Destination to Store Scanned Documents” on page 192. When Using the FTP The Scan to Server/Scan to Computer feature requires a user name and a password. For your user name and password, contact your system administrator.
Page 193 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Write down this shared name because you will use this name in the next setting procedure. Scanning...
Page 194 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ When the following screen appears, click If you understand the security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here, then select Just enable file sharing, and then click OK. 5. Select Allow network users to change my files. 6.
Page 195 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide For Windows XP Professional Edition: 1. Create a folder in the desired directory on your computer (Example of folder name, MyShare) and double-click the folder. 2. Select Folder Options from Tools. 3. Click View tab, and then deselect the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box. 4.
Page 196 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Write down this shared name because you will use this name in the next setting procedure. 8. Click Permissions to create a write permission for this folder. 9. Click Add. 10. Search user login name by clicking Advanced, or enter the user login name in the Enter the object names to select box and click Check Names to confirm (Example of user login name, MySelf).
Page 197 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 11. Click OK. 12. Click the user login name that you have just entered. Select the Full Control check box. This will grant you permission to send the document into this folder. 13. Click OK. 14. Click Apply, and then click OK. Note: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created.
Page 198 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Enter a shared name in the Share name box. Note: Note down the shared name as you need to use this name in the next setting procedure. 5. Click Permissions to give write permission for this folder. 6.
Page 199 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Do not use Everyone as the user login name. 8. Click OK. 9. Click the user login name that you have just entered. Select the Full Control check box. This will grant you permission to send the document to this folder. 10.
Page 200 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: To add sub-folders, create new folders in the shared folder you have created. Example: Folder name: MyShare, Second-level folder name: MyPic, Third-level folder name: John You should now see MyShare\MyPic\John in your directory. When you are finished with creating the shared folder, go to “Configuring the Printer” on page 203.
Page 201 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Note down the shared name as you need to use this name in the next setting procedure. 6. Click Permissions to give write permission for this folder. 7. Click Add. 8. Search user login name by clicking Advanced, or enter the user login name in the Enter the object names to select box and click Check Names to confirm (Example of user login name, MySelf).
Page 202 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 10. Click the user login name that you have just entered. Select the Full Control check box. This will grant you permission to send the document to this folder. 11. Click OK. 12. Click OK to exit the Advanced Sharing dialog box. 13.
Page 203: Configuring The Printer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select the Shared folder (Shared Folder for Mac OS X 10.5) check box. 4. Open Sharing & Permissions. 5. Click the plus (+) sign. 6. Specify an account you want to share, and then click Select. 7.
Page 204 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. Note: For details on how to check the IP address of the printer, see “Verifying the IP Settings” on page 47. 3. Click the Address Book tab. If a user name and password entry is prompted, enter the correct user name and password. Note: The default User ID and password are both blank (NULL).
Page 205 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Network Scan Address page appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: Name (Displayed on Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. Printer) Scanning...
Page 206 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Network Type Select Server FTP to use a FTP server. Select Computer SMB to store scanned documents in a shared folder on your computer. Host Address (IP Address or Enter the name or IP address of the FTP server or your computer. DNS Name) The following are examples: ❏...
Page 207 210. Using the Address Book Editor 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Address Book Editor. Note: ❏ The window to select a device appears when multiple fax drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 208 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Click Tool — New (Device Address Book) — Server. The Server Address dialog box appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. Server Type Select Computer to store scanned documents in a shared folder on your computer.
Page 209 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Enter the name or IP address of the FTP server or your computer. Server Name/IP Address The following are examples: ❏ For Computer: Server name: myhost IP address: 192.168.1.100 ❏ For Server: Server name: myhost.example.com (myhost: host name, example.com: domain name) IP address: 192.168.1.100 Share Name For Computer only.
Page 210: Sending The Scanned File To The Network
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Re-enter your password. Confirm Login Password Port Number Enter the port number. If you are unsure, you can enter the default value of 139 for SMB and 21 for FTP. When you are finished with printer configuration, go to “Sending the Scanned File to the Network” on page 210.
Page 211: Scanning To A Usb Storage Device
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Scanning to a USB Storage Device The Scan to USB Memory feature allows you to scan documents and save the scanned data to a USB storage device. To scan documents and save them, follow the steps below: 1.
Page 212: Sending An E-Mail With The Scanned Image
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Sending an E-Mail With the Scanned Image When sending an e-mail with the scanned image from your printer, it would be easier if you had an address book. You can create this address book with EpsonNet Config. See “Adding an Entry to the Address Book”...
Page 213 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Under Fax / E-mail, click Personal Address. 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Personal Address page appears. Scanning...
Page 214: Configuring An Smtp Server
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Enter a name, a phone number, and an e-mail address in the Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address fields. 7. Click the Apply button. Configuring an SMTP Server To use the Scan to E-Mail feature, you first need to set up your SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server information.
Page 215 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Click Port Status. 5. Ensure that the Enabled check box for SNMP is selected. 6. Under Protocol Settings, click E-mail. 7. Enter your e-mail settings, and then click Apply. Scanning...
Page 216: Sending An E-Mail With The Scanned File
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Depending on your environment, you may also need to set Send Authentication. ❏ See your system administrator to obtain your e-mail settings if necessary. Sending an E-mail With the Scanned File 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first;...
Page 217: Customizing Scan Options
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Customizing Scan Options Changing the Default Scan Settings For a complete list of all of the default settings, see “Defaults Settings” on page 305. Setting the Scanned Image File Type To specify the file type of the scanned image: 1.
Page 218 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Select Color, and then press the button. 5. Select one of the following options, and then press the button. ❏ Black & White: Scans in black and white. This option is available only when File Format is set to PDF.
Page 219: Changing The Scan Settings For An Individual Job
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Select Defaults Settings, and then press the button. 3. Select Scan Defaults, and then press the button. 4. Select Document Size, and then press the button. 5. Select a paper size to specify the scan area, and then press the button.
Page 220 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Select the desired setting or enter the value using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, as needed. 6. Press the (Start) button to begin scanning. Emailing the Scanned Image To temporarily change a scan setting when emailing the scanned image: 1.
Page 221: Connecting The Telephone Line
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 8 Faxing Connecting the Telephone Line Note: ❏ If the Service Lock setting for FAX is set to Password Locked, you need to enter the four digit password to use the fax function. If the Service Lock setting is set to Locked, the fax function is disabled and the menu is not displayed on the LCD panel.
Page 222: Configuring Fax Initial Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. To connect a telephone and/or answering machine to your printer, plug the telephone or answering machine line cord into the phone connector ( Phone connector To an external telephone or an answering machine Configuring Fax Initial Settings Setting Your Region You need to set the region where your printer is used for using the fax service on the printer.
Page 223: Setting The Printer Id
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: Changing the Region setting initializes all the information specified for your printer. Setting the Printer ID You may be required to indicate your fax number on any fax you send. The printer ID, containing your fax number and your name or company name will be printed at the top of each page sent from your printer.
Page 224: Setting The Time And Date
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Setting the Time and Date Note: It may be necessary to reset the time and date in case of power loss. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select System Settings, and then press the button.
Page 225: Sending A Fax
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Select Time Format, and then press the button. 6. Select the desired format, and then press the button. 7. Press the (Back) button several times until the LCD panel shows Select Function. Sending a Fax You can fax data from your printer.
Page 226: Loading A Source Document On The Document Glass
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 1. Load a document(s) face up on the ADF with the top edge going in first. Then adjust the document guides to the correct document size. 2. Adjust the document resolution, referring to “Resolution” on page 227. Loading a Source Document on the Document Glass 1.
Page 227: Resolution
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Caution: Do not apply excessive force to hold a thick document on the document glass. It may break the glass and cause injuries. 3. Adjust the document resolution, referring to “Resolution” on page 227. 4. Close the document cover. Note: ❏...
Page 228: Document Type
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Suitable for documents containing extremely fine details. The SuperFine(203dpi) SuperFine(203dpi) mode is effective only when the remote fax machine supports the super fine resolution. See the notes below. SuperFine(406dpi) Suitable for documents containing photographic images. Factory default menu setting Note: Faxes scanned and transmitted in the SuperFine(203dpi) mode are received at the highest resolution of the remote machine.
Page 229: Inserting A Pause
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the fax darker than the source document. Works well with light print or Darken1 faint pencil markings. Darken2 Factory default menu setting Inserting a Pause On some telephone systems, it is necessary to dial an access code and listen for a second dial tone. A pause must be entered in order for the access code to function.
Page 230: Sending A Fax Manually
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Displays a list of registered fax numbers. Press the button to select the All Entries recipients, and then press the button. Press the button to select the recipients, and then press the button. Group Dial Search Enter the text you want to search a fax number in the Address Book, and then press the button.
Page 231: Confirming Transmissions
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Adjust the document resolution to suit your fax needs. See Also: ❏ “Resolution” on page 227 ❏ “Lighten/Darken” on page 228 4. Select OnHook, and then press the button. 5. Select On, and then press the button.
Page 232: Automatic Redialing
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Automatic Redialing If the number you have dialed is busy or there is no answer when you send a fax, the printer will automatically redial the number every minute for the number of times set in the redial settings. To change the time interval between redials and the number of redial attempts, see “Redial Delay”...
Page 233: Sending A Fax Using The Driver (Direct Fax)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 8. Select Keypad, and then press the button. 9. Enter the number of the remote fax machine using the numeric keypad, and then press the button. You can also use speed or group dial numbers. See Also: “Automatic Dialing”...
Page 234 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Click Preferences. 4. Specify the fax settings. For more information, click Help of the driver. Note: The settings done here are only applied to a single fax job. 5. Click OK to close the Printing Preferences dialog box. 6.
Page 235: Sending A Fax From Mac Os X
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Set/Check Fax Transmission dialog box appears. 7. Specify the recipient in one of the following ways: ❏ Enter a name and phone number directly. ❏ Select a recipient from the Phone Book (PC Fax Address Book) saved on your computer or Address Book (Device Address Book).
Page 236 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ The fax driver is installed along with the printer driver. 1. Open the file you want to send by fax. 2. Open the print dialog box from the application, and then select your fax driver. 3.
Page 237 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Set/Check Fax Transmission dialog box appears. 5. Specify the destination for the recipient in one of the following ways: ❏ Specify a recipient directly. a Enter a name and phone number directly. b Click Add. ❏...
Page 238: Receiving A Fax
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Click Start Sending. Receiving a Fax About Receiving Modes There are five receiving modes: FAX Mode, TEL Mode, TEL/FAX Mode, Ans/FAX Mode, and DRPD Mode. Note: ❏ To use TEL/FAX Mode or Ans/FAX Mode, connect an external telephone or answering machine to the phone connector ( ) on the rear of your printer.
Page 239: Receiving A Fax Automatically In The Fax Mode
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Receiving a Fax Automatically in the FAX Mode Your printer is preset to enter the FAX Mode by default. When the printer receives an incoming fax transmission, it automatically enter the FAX Mode after a predefined period of time and receives the fax. To change the interval at which the printer enter the FAX Mode after receiving an incoming fax, see “Auto Answer Fax”...
Page 240: Receiving A Fax Manually Using An External Telephone
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Receiving a Fax Manually Using an External Telephone This feature works best for using an external telephone connected to the phone connector ( ) on the rear of your printer. You can receive a fax from someone you are talking to by pressing the two-digit remote receive codes on the external telephone without having to go to the printer.
Page 241: Receiving Faxes In The Memory
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Fax Settings, and then press the button. 4. Select DRPD Pattern, and then press the button. 5. Select an appropriate DRPD pattern, and then press the button. 6. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on. Receiving Faxes in the Memory Since your printer is a multi-tasking device, it can receive faxes while you are making copies or printing.
Page 242: Automatic Dialing
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Automatic Dialing Speed Dialing You can store up to 99 frequently dialed numbers in fax speed dial locations (01– 99). When a delayed fax job or a redial job for a speed dial number exists, you cannot change the speed dial number using the operator panel or EpsonNet Config.
Page 243: Storing A Fax Number For Speed Dialing Using A Computer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using a Computer You can also create a personal address with EpsonNet Config or Address Book Editor for speed dialing. The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Using EpsonNet Config 1.
Page 244 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Under Fax / E-mail, click Personal Address. 5. Select any unused number and click Add. The Add Personal Address page appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. Phone Number Enter the recipient’s phone number.
Page 245 6. Click Apply to create the new address. Using the Address Book Editor 1. Windows: Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Address Book Editor. Mac OS X: From the Applications folder, select EPSON— your printer — Address Book Editor-Btype.
Page 246: Sending A Fax Using Speed Dialing
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The Personal Address dialog box appears. To fill in the fields, enter the information as follows: Name Enter a friendly name that you want it to appear on the Address Book. Enter the recipient’s phone number. Phone Number E-mail Address Enter the recipient’s E-mail address.
Page 247: Group Dialing
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ “Loading a Source Document on the Document Glass” on page 226 2. Press the (Fax) button and do either of the following: ❏ Select Fax to, and then press the button. Select Speed Dial, and then press the button.
Page 248: Creating Group Dial Numbers Using The Operator Panel
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: You cannot include a group dial number within another group dial number. Creating Group Dial Numbers Using the Operator Panel 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select Phone Book, and then press the button.
Page 249: Creating And Editing A Fax Group Using A Computer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Select Phone Book, and then press the button. 4. Select Group Dial, and then press the button. 5. Select the group dial number that you want to edit, and then press the button. 6. To change the group dial name: a Select Name, and then press the button.
Page 250 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. Using EpsonNet Config 1. Launch your web browser. 2. Enter the IP address of the printer in the address bar, and then press the Enter key. EpsonNet Config appears on your browser. Note: For details on how to check the IP address of the printer, see “Verifying the IP Settings”...
Page 251 8. Select a phone number you want to add in the fax group, and then click Apply. Using the Address Book Editor 1. Windows: Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Address Book Editor. Mac OS X: From the Applications folder, select EPSON— your printer — Address Book Editor-Btype.
Page 252: Sending A Fax Using Group Dialing (Multi-Address Transmission)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ The Enter Password window appears when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable. In this case, enter the password you specified, and click OK. 2. Click OK on the “Retrieval Successful” message window. 3. Right-click the Fax/E-Mail icon, and then select New — New Fax Group. The Group Dial dialog box appears.
Page 253 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide See Also: “Sending a Delayed Fax” on page 232 1. Load a document(s) face up on the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) with the top edge going in first; or place a single document face down on the document glass and close the document cover. See Also: ❏...
Page 254: Printing The Address Book List
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Printing the Address Book List You can review your automatic dial entries by printing the Address Book List. 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Report / List, and then press the button. 3. Select Address Book, and then press the button.
Page 255: Using An Answering Machine
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Select Enable, and then press the button. 8. Press the (Back) button several times until the LCD panel shows Select Function. While in the secure receiving mode, your printer stores received faxes in the memory and displays Secure Receive in the Job Status screen to indicate it has faxes stored in the memory.
Page 256: Using A Computer Modem
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide To the wall jack Printer Line Telephone Answering Device Phone You can connect a telephone answering device (TAD) directly to the rear of your printer as shown above. ❏ Place your printer in the Ans/FAX Mode and specify for Auto Ans. Ans/FAX a period of time before the TAD responds.
Page 257: Setting Sounds
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide If you want to use your computer modem for faxing or dial-up internet connection, connect the computer modem directly to the rear of your printer with the TAD as shown above. ❏ Place your printer in the Ans/FAX Mode and specify for Auto Ans. Ans/FAX a period of time before the TAD responds.
Page 258: Specifying The Fax Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Select the desired volume, and then press the button. 6. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on. Specifying the Fax Settings Customizing Fax Options Your printer is provided with a variety of options that you can use to configure the fax feature. For details on the available menu items, see “Available Fax Options”...
Page 259 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Option Description Ans Select TEL Mode The printer does not automatically receive faxes. To receive an incoming fax, you need to pick up the handset of the connected external telephone and press the 2-digit remote receive code. This option is selected by default and the printer automatically FAX Mode receives faxes.
Page 260 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Option Description Number of Redial Specify the number of redial attempts to make when the destination fax number is busy. If you specify 0, the printer will not redial. Redial Delay Specify an interval between redial attempts. Select whether to reject faxes from the numbers that are not included Junk Fax Filter in the Phone Book.
Page 261: Prefix Dial
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Option Description Select whether to enable the ECM. To use the ECM, the remote fax machines must also support the ECM. Extel Hook Thresh Select an external telephone hook detection threshold for the condition in which a telephone line is not being used. Select a fax modem speed when a fax transmission or reception error Modem Speed occurs.
Page 262: Changing The Default Fax Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 11. Enter an up-to-five-digit prefix number using 0–9, *, and #. 12. Confirm the prefix dial number on the LCD panel is correct, and then press the button. 13. Reboot the printer by turning the power switch off and then on. Changing the Default Fax Settings You can customize the default fax settings using the menu items that you use most frequently.
Page 263 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide This report shows a detailed list of monitored protocols. ❏ Monitor Report This report shows the details of a fax job. This is printed when the fax was successfully sent. ❏ Transmission Report This report shows the details of a fax job. This is printed when the fax transmission failed. ❏...
Page 264: Chapter 9 Using The Operator Panel Menus And Keypad
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 9 Using the Operator Panel Menus and Keypad Understanding the Operator Panel Menus When your printer is connected to a network and available to a number of users, access to the Admin Menu may be restricted. This prevents unauthorized users from using the operator panel to inadvertently change the default menu settings that have been set by the administrator.
Page 265: Meter Readings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error History Purpose: To print a detailed list of paper jams and fatal errors. PCL Fonts List Purpose: ® To print a sample of available PCL fonts. PS Fonts List Purpose: To print a sample of available PostScript Level3 Compatible and PDF fonts. Protocol Monitor Purpose: To print a detailed list of monitored protocols.
Page 266 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Phone Book Use the Phone Book menu to configure the speed dial and group dial settings. Speed Dial Purpose: To store up to 99 frequently dialed numbers in speed dial locations. Note: The first eight entries are assigned to the one-touch buttons on the operator panel. See Also: “Storing a Fax Number for Speed Dialing Using the Operator Panel”...
Page 267 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Legal - 8.5x14" Executive Statement #10 Env. - 4.125x9.5" Monarch Env. Monarch Env. L DL Env. - 110x220mm DL Env. L C5 Env. - 162x229mm Postcard JPN - 148x100mm W-Postcard JPN - 148x200mm Env Yougata 2 Env Yougata 2L Env Yougata 3 Env Yougata 3L...
Page 268 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Specifies the length of the custom size paper. Which Portrait(Y) 297mm /11.7inch Custom factory default menu setting displays depends on the Size value selected for mm / inch under the System 127mm - 355mm/ Settings menu. See “mm / inch” on page 296 for 5.0inch - 14.0inch more information.
Page 269 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: AlbertusMd ITCBookmanDb Courier CGTimes AlbertusXb ITCBookmanLtIt CGTimesBd Arial ITCBookmanDbIt CGTimesIt ArialBd NwCentSchlbkRmn CGTimesBdIt ArialIt NwCentSchlbkBd CGOmega ArialBdIt NwCentSchlbkIt CGOmegaBd TimesNew NwCentSchlbkBdIt CGOmegaIt TimesNewBd Times CGOmegaBdIt TimesNewIt TimesBd Coronet TimesNewBdIt TimesIt ClarendonCd Helvetica TimesBdIt UniversMd HelveticaBd ZapfChanceryMdIt UniversBd HelveticaOb...
Page 270 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Marigold ITCBookmanLt Line Printer Factory default menu setting Symbol Set Purpose: To specify a symbol set for the specified font. Values: PS MATH WINGDINGS PC-8 PC-8 DN PI FONT DNGBTSMS PC-850 LEGAL ISO-L6 PC-852 ISO-4 PC-1004 PC-8 TK ISO-6 PC-775...
Page 271 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: The Font Size menu item only appears for typographic fonts. Font Pitch Purpose: To specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts, within a range from 6.00 to 24.00. The default is 10.00. Font pitch refers to the number of fixed-space characters in a horizontal inch of type. For nonscheduled mono spaced fonts, the pitch is displayed, but cannot be changed.
Page 272 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Image Enhance Purpose: To specify whether to enable the Image Enhance feature which makes the boundary line between black and white smoother to decrease jagged edges and enhance the visual appearance. Values: Disables the Image Enhance feature. Enables the Image Enhance feature.
Page 273: Pdf Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The CR and LF commands are added. CR-XX CR=CR-LF, LF=CR-LF, FF=CR-FF Factory default menu setting PS Settings Use the PS Settings menu to change printer settings that only affect jobs using the PostScript Level3 Compatible printer language. PS Error Report Purpose: To specify whether to print the description of errors concerning the PostScript Level3 Compatible...
Page 274 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Quantity Purpose: To specify the number of copies to print. Values: Select a value in increments of 1. 1 - 999 Factory default menu setting 2-Sided Purpose: To specify whether to print on either side of paper. Values: 2-Sided Print Does not print on either side of paper.
Page 275 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide PDF Password Purpose: To specify a password for printing secure PDF files. Values: ******************************** Enter a password of up to 32 alphanumeric characters for printing secure PDF files. Paper Size Purpose: To specify the output paper size for PDF files. Values: A4 - 210x297mm Letter - 8.5x11"...
Page 276 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Ethernet Purpose: To specify the communication speed and the duplex settings of Ethernet. To make any changes effective, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. Values: Detects the Ethernet settings automatically. Auto Uses 10base-T half-duplex. 10BASE-T Half 10BASE-T Full Uses 10base-T full-duplex.
Page 277 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A wireless network is configured with no security. Encryption Type No Security A wireless network is configured with the WEP encryption. WPA-PSK-TKIP A wireless network is configured with the WPA-PSK-TKIP encryption. A wireless network is configured with the WPA2-PSK-AES WPA2-PSK-AES encryption.
Page 278 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Enter a name of up to 32 alphanumeric characters to identify the wireless Manual Enter Network Setup (SSID) network. As the factory default menu setting, “wireless_device” is specified in advance. Infrastructure Configures a wireless network with access points. Configures a wireless network without security encryp‐...
Page 279 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide WPS Setup (AL-MX200DWF only) Push PBC Start Disables the PBC method for the WPS encryption. Button Control Enables the PBC method for the WPS encryption. PIN Code Start Starts configuring wireless network settings using the PIN code assigned au‐ Configuration tomatically by the printer.
Page 280 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Automatically sets the IP address. IPv4 Get IP Address DHCP/AutoIP Uses BOOTP to set the IP address. BOOTP Uses RARP to set the IP address. RARP DHCP Uses DHCP to set the IP address. Panel Enter the IP address on the operator panel. IP Address Enter the IP address allocated to the printer.
Page 281 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Disables an access to EpsonNet Config embedded in the printer. InternetServices Disable Enables an access to EpsonNet Config embedded in the printer. Enable Disables the Bonjour ® (mDNS). Bonjour(mDNS) Disable Enables the Bonjour (mDNS). Enable Factory default menu setting WSD stands for Web Services on Devices.
Page 282: Fax Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Does not initialize the wired network data stored in NVM. Factory default menu setting PS Data Format Purpose: To set the PS data communications protocol. To make any changes effective, turn off the printer and then turn it back on. Values: Sets the PS data communications protocol automatically.
Page 283 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide To use this option, you need to subscribe the Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection DRPD Mode (DRPD) service from your telephone company that assigns multiple telephone numbers to a single telephone line and distinguishes each line with a distinctive ring pattern.
Page 284 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Ring Tone Volume Purpose: To specify the volume of the ring tone that the printer emits from the internal speaker to indicate an incoming telephone call while in the TEL/FAX Mode. Values: Turns off the ring tone. Sets the volume of the ring tone.
Page 285 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Interval Timer Purpose: To specify an interval between transmission attempts within the range of 3 to 255 seconds. The default is 8 seconds. Number of Redial Purpose: To specify the number of redial attempts to make when the destination fax number is busy, within the range of 0 to 9.
Page 286 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide You cannot receive a fax by pressing the remote receive code on the external telephone. You can receive a fax by pressing the remote receive code on the external telephone. Factory default menu setting Remote Rcv Tone Purpose: To specify the remote receive code in two digits to start the Remote Receive action.
Page 287 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Does not attach a cover page to faxes. Attaches a cover page to faxes. Factory default menu setting Note: The cover page is not printed for direct fax job even if Fax Cover Page is enabled on the operator panel.
Page 288 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide DRPD is a service provided by some telephone companies. DRPD patterns are Pattern1-7 specified by your telephone company. The patterns provided with your printer are shown below: Pattern1 Pattern2 Pattern3 Pattern4 Pattern5 Pattern6 Pattern7 Ask your telephone company which pattern you need to select to use this service.
Page 289 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Disables the duplex printing. Enables the duplex printing. Factory default menu setting Forward Settings Purpose: To specify whether to forward incoming faxes to a specified destination. Values: Incoming faxes will not be forwarded. Forward and Print Incoming faxes will be printed and forwarded to a specified destination.
Page 290 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Prefix Dial Num Purpose: To specify the prefix dial number of up to five digits. This number will be dialed before any automatic dialing number is started. It is useful for accessing the Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). Discard Size Purpose: To specify whether to discard text or images at the bottom of a fax page when the entire page does not...
Page 291 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Sets the external telephone hook detection threshold to Normal. Normal Sets the external telephone hook detection threshold to Higher. Higher Factory default menu setting Modem Speed Purpose: To specify the fax modem speed when a fax transmission or reception error occurs. Values: 2.4 Kbps 4.8 Kbps...
Page 292: System Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Prints a transmission report after every fax transmission. Print Always Prints a transmission report only when an error occurs. Print On Error Does not print a transmission report after a fax transmission. Print Disable Factory default menu setting Fax Broadcast Purpose: To specify whether to print a transmission report after every fax transmission to multiple destinations...
Page 293 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide By default, the printer enters Sleep mode in six Sleep Timer 6min minutes of inactivity starting from the moment it entered Low Power mode. You can change the Sleep 6min - 11min Timer setting within a range from 6 to 11 minutes. Factory default menu setting Select 1min (default) for Low Power Timer if your printer shares an electrical circuit with your room lights and you notice them flickering.
Page 294 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Disables the fault time-out feature. By default, the printer cancels a job in 60 seconds after the job halts 60sec abnormally. You can change the setting within a range from 3 to 300 seconds. 3sec - 300sec Factory default menu setting Job Time-Out Purpose:...
Page 295 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Alert Tone Purpose: To configure settings for tones emitted by the printer during operation or when a warning message appears. Values: Panel Select Tone Does not emit a tone when the operator panel input is correct. Emits a tone at the specified volume when the operator panel input is correct.
Page 296 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Does not emit a tone when the printer runs out of paper. Out of Paper Emits a tone at the specified volume when the printer runs out of paper. Middle All Tones Disables all the alert tones. Sets the volume of all the alert tones at once.
Page 297 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Does not show the alert message when the toner is low. Shows the alert message when the toner is low. Factory default menu setting Power On Wizard Purpose: To perform initial settings for the printer. See Also: “Setting Initial Settings on the Operator Panel”...
Page 298 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Plain -3 - 3 Light Card -3 - 3 Labels -3 - 3 Recycled -3 - 3 Envelope -3 - 3 Postcard -3 - 3 Factory default menu setting Adjust Fusing Unit Purpose: To specify a temperature of the fusing unit for optimum printing of each paper type. To lower the temperature, specify a negative value.
Page 299 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Light Card -3 - 3 Labels -3 - 3 Recycled -3 - 3 Envelope -3 - 3 Postcard -3 - 3 Factory default menu setting Density Adjustment Purpose: To adjust the print density level within the range of -3 to 3. The factory default menu setting is 0. Clean Developer Purpose: To rotate the developer motor and stir the toner in the toner cartridge.
Page 300 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Cleans the toner in the toner cartridge. Black Does not clean the toner in the toner cartridge. Factory default menu setting Machine life Purpose: To specify whether to continue print operations when the printer comes to the end of its service life. Values: Stops print operations at the end of service life.
Page 301 ❏ Using a non-genuine toner cartridge may make some printer features unusable, reduce print quality and decrease the reliability of your printer. We recommend you use only new Epson brand toner cartridges for your printer. We do not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using non-genuine consumables.
Page 302: Secure Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Select the altitude of the location where the printer is installed. 1000m 2000m 3000m Factory default menu setting Secure Settings Use the Secure Settings menu to set a password to limit access to the operator panel menus. This prevents the printer settings from being changed accidentally.
Page 303 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide See Also: “Limiting Access to Copy, Fax, Scan, and USB Direct Print Operations” on page 323 Note: You can access to the items under Service Lock only when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable. Values: Copy Enables the Copy function.
Page 304: Usb Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Secure Receive Set Does not require a password to print incoming faxes. Disable Requires a password to print incoming faxes. Enable Change Sets or changes the password required to print incoming faxes. 0000 -9999 Password Factory default menu setting Not displayed when Secure Receive Set is set to Disable.
Page 305: Defaults Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Port Status Purpose: To enable or disable the USB interface. Values: Disable Disables the USB interface. Enables the USB interface. Enable Factory default menu setting PS Data Format Purpose: To set the PS data communications protocol. To make any changes effective, turn off the printer and then turn it back on.
Page 306 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A4 - 210x297mm A5 - 148x210mm B5 - 182x257mm Letter - 8.5x11" Folio - 8.5x13" Legal - 8.5x14" Executive Factory default menu setting Reduce/Enlarge Purpose: To specify the default copy reduction/enlargement ratio. Values: mm system 200% A5->A4(141%) A5->B5(122%) 100%...
Page 307 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 100% Lgl->Ltr (78%) Ldgr->Ltr(64%) Factory default menu setting Note: ❏ You can also use the numeric keypad to input the desired zoom ratio from 25% to 400%, or press the button to enlarge the zoom ratio or press the button to reduce the zoom ratio in 1% intervals.
Page 308 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Lighten/Darken Purpose: To specify the default copy density level. Values: Lighten2 Makes the copy lighter than the source document. Works well with dark print. Lighten1 Works well with standard typewritten or printed documents. Normal Makes the copy darker than the source document. Works well with light print or Darken1 faint pencil markings.
Page 309 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Suppresses the background of the original to enhance text on the copy. Factory default menu setting Gray Balance Purpose: To specify the default gray balance level within the range of -2 to 2. The factory default menu setting is 2-Sided Purpose: To specify whether to print on either sides of paper.
Page 310 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Margin Top/Bottom Purpose: To specify the value of the top and bottom margins. Values: Specify the value in increments of 1 mm/0.1 inch. Which factory default menu /0.2inch setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu.
Page 311: Scan Defaults
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Important: Printing repeatedly on the paper smaller than the specified output paper size may make the interior of your printer dirty, which may result in poor print quality or breakdown in your printer. Values: Does not display an error when the specified output paper size does not match the loaded paper.
Page 312 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide JPEG Factory default menu setting Color Purpose: To set the color mode. Values: Scans in black and white mode. This is available only when File Format is set Black & White to PDF or TIFF. Grayscale Scans in grayscale mode.
Page 313 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide A4 - 210x297mm A5 - 148x210mm B5 - 182x257mm Letter - 8.5x11" Folio - 8.5x13" Legal - 8.5x14" Executive Factory default menu setting Lighten/Darken Purpose: To specify the default scan density level. Values: Lighten2 Makes the scanned image lighter than the original. Works well with dark print. Lighten1 Works well with standard typewritten or printed documents.
Page 314 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Makes the scanned image softer than the original. Softer Softest Factory default menu setting Auto Exposure Purpose: To suppress the background of the original to enhance text on the scanned image. Values: Does not suppress the background. Suppresses the background of the original to enhance text on the scanned image.
Page 315 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Margin Middle Purpose: To specify the value of the middle margin. Values: Specify the value in increments of 1 mm/0.1 inch. Which factory default menu /0.0inch setting displays depends on the value selected for mm / inch under the System Settings menu.
Page 316: Fax Defaults
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Fax Defaults Use the Fax Defaults menus to configure a variety of fax features. Note: The Fax service cannot be used unless you specify your region under Region. If Region is set to Unknown, the message Set The Region Code appears on the LCD panel. Resolution Purpose: To specify the resolution level to be used for fax transmission.
Page 317: Print From Usb Defaults
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Lighten/Darken Purpose: To specify the default fax density level. Values: Lighten2 Makes the fax lighter than the source document. Works well with dark print. Lighten1 Works well with standard typewritten or printed documents. Normal Makes the fax darker than the source document. Works well with light print or Darken1 faint pencil markings.
Page 318 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: Prints on a single side of paper. 1->1-Sided Prints on either side of paper to be bound on the long edge. Flip on Long Edge Flip on Short Edge Prints on either side of paper to be bound on the short edge. Factory default menu setting Layout Purpose:...
Page 319: Tray Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Values: ******************************** Enter a password of up to 32 alphanumeric characters for printing secure PDF files. Tray Settings Use the Tray Settings option to set the paper size and type of paper loaded in the paper tray. Paper Tray Purpose: To specify the paper loaded in the paper tray.
Page 320 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Paper Size A4 - 210x297mm A5 - 148x210mm B5 - 182x257mm Letter - 8.5x11" Folio - 8.5x13" Legal - 8.5x14" Executive Statement #10 Env. - 4.125x9.5" Monarch Env. Monarch Env. L DL Env. - 110x220mm DL Env. L C5 Env.
Page 321: Panel Language
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Specifies the length of the custom size New Custom Portrait(Y) 297mm /11.7inch Size paper. Which factory default menu set‐ ting displays depends on the value se‐ 127mm - 355mm/ lected for mm / inch under the System 5.0inch - 14.0inch Settings menu.
Page 322: Panel Lock Feature
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Spanish Español Nederlands Dutch Português Europeu Portuguese Türkçe Turkish Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Factory default menu setting Panel Lock Feature This feature prevents unauthorized users from changing the settings on the operator panel made by the administrator. However, you can modify the settings for individual print jobs using the print driver.
Page 323: Disabling The Panel Lock Feature
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: ❏ Be sure to remember the password. The procedure described below allows you to reset the password. However, the settings for the Address Book are cleared. 1. Turn off the printer. Then, while holding the System button, turn on the printer. ❏...
Page 324: Changing The Power Saver Mode Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Taking the Copy lock option as an example, the following procedure explains how to enable or disable the option. Use the same procedure to enable or disable the FAX, Scan, and Print from USB lock options. 1.
Page 325: Changing Power Saver Mode Settings
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 1. Press the System button. 2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the button. 3. Select System Settings, and then press the button. 4. Select Power Saver Timer, and then press the button. 5. Select Low Power Timer, or Sleep Timer, and then press the button.
Page 326: Changing The Language
The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows 7 as an example. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step, when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 327: Using The Numeric Keypad
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Using the Numeric Keypad As you perform various tasks, you may need to enter numbers and names. For example, when you enter the password, you enter four-digit number. When you set up your printer, you enter your name or your company name.
Page 328: Changing Numbers Or Names
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Assigned numbers, letters or characters - _ ~ (space) & ( ) Changing Numbers or Names If an incorrect number or name is entered, press the C (Clear) button to clear the number or character. Then enter the correct number or character. Using the Operator Panel Menus and Keypad...
Page 329: Clearing Jams
Warning: If you cannot remove the paper jam by doing the procedures in the manual, do not try to forcibly remove the jam. Doing so may cause injuries. Contact your local Epson representative. See Also: ❏ “About Print Media” on page 115 ❏...
Page 330: Identifying The Location Of Paper Jams
Do not attempt to remove a paper deeply jammed inside the product, particularly a paper wrapped around the fusing unit or the heat roller. Otherwise, it may cause injuries or burns. Switch off the product immediately and contact your local Epson representative. Important: Do not attempt to clear any jams using tools or instruments.
Page 331 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide The following illustration shows where paper jams may occur along the print media path. Center Output Tray Rear Cover OPC Drum Levers Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) Front Cover Paper Tray ADF Cover Troubleshooting...
Page 332: Clearing Paper Jams From The Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) When a document is jammed while it passes through the ADF, follow the steps below to remove it. Note: To resolve the error displayed on the LCD panel, you must clear all print media from the print media path.
Page 333 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Remove the jammed document from the document output tray. 5. Close the document feeder tray. 6. Close the ADF cover, and then load the documents back into the ADF. Note: Be sure to adjust the document guides before printing a Legal-size document. Troubleshooting...
Page 334 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. If you cannot remove the jammed document from the document output tray or cannot find any jammed document there, open the document cover. 8. Remove the document from the ADF feed roller or the feed area by carefully pulling the document in the direction of the arrow shown in the following illustration.
Page 335: Clearing Paper Jams From The Front Of The Printer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Front of the Printer Clearing Paper Jams From the Paper Tray Important: ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. ❏...
Page 336 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Pull the paper tray out of the printer carefully. Hold the tray with both hands, lift the front slightly, and remove it from the printer. 4. Remove all the jammed and/or creased paper from the tray. 5.
Page 337 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 6. Lower the levers to the original position. 7. Close the rear cover. 8. Insert the paper tray into the printer, and push until it clicks into place. Troubleshooting...
Page 338 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) Important: ❏ Do not put excessive force on the front cover when removing the jammed paper. Doing so could damage the cover. ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance.
Page 339 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Pull the jammed paper out carefully to avoid tearing it. 4. Lower the levers to the original position. 5. Close the rear cover. Troubleshooting...
Page 340: Clearing Paper Jams From The Rear Of The Printer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Clearing Paper Jams From the Rear of the Printer Important: ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance. ❏ To avoid burns, do not clear paper jams immediately after printing. The fusing unit becomes extremely hot during use.
Page 341 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Remove the jammed paper from the rear of the printer. 4. Lower the levers to the original position. 5. Close the rear cover. If the error is not resolved, there may be a piece of paper remaining inside the printer. Use the following procedure to clear the jam.
Page 342: Clearing Paper Jams From The Center Output Tray
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 7. Press the (Clear All) button on the operator panel for three seconds. The print media is fed to push out the jammed paper. Clearing Paper Jams From the Center Output Tray Important: ❏ To prevent electric shock, always turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord from the grounded outlet before performing maintenance.
Page 343 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 2. Lift up the levers. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the rear of the printer. 4. If no paper is found in the paper path, lift and open the scanner unit. Troubleshooting...
Page 344 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Remove any paper jammed out of the center output tray. 6. Lower and close the scanner unit. 7. Lower the levers to the original position. Troubleshooting...
Page 345 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 8. Close the rear cover. If the error is not resolved, there may be a piece of paper remaining inside the printer. Use the following procedure to clear the jam. 9. Load print media in the paper tray or the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI) if there is no print media. 10.
Page 346: Jam Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Jam Problems Misfeed Jam Problem Action Print media misfeeds occur. Remove the paper from the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI), and then ensure that the paper is properly inserted in the paper tray. Depending on the print media you use, take any of the following actions: ❏...
Page 347: Basic Printer Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If the problem continues even though you have taken suggested actions described above, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. Basic Printer Problems Some printer problems can be easy to resolve. If a problem occurs with your printer, check each of the following: ❏...
Page 348: Printing Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Printing Problems Problem Action Job did not print or incorrect characters Ensure that the Select Function screen appears on the LCD panel before you printed. send a job to print. Ensure that print media is loaded in the printer. Verify that you are using the correct print driver.
Page 349: Troubleshooting
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action Print media misfeeds or multiple feeds Ensure that the print media you are using meets the specifications for your printer. occur. See Also: “Usable Print Media” on page 119 Fan the print media before loading it. Ensure that the print media is loaded correctly.
Page 350: Print Quality Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Print Quality Problems Note: In this section, some procedures use the Printer Setting Utility or Status Monitor. Some procedures that use the Printer Setting Utility can also be performed using the operator panel. See Also: ❏ “Understanding the Operator Panel Menus” on page 264 ❏...
Page 351: Toner Smears Or Print Comes Off/Stain On Back Side
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The output is too light. The toner cartridge may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner in the toner cartridge. 1. Check the toner level on the Consumables tab of the Printer Status window of Status Monitor.
Page 352: Random Spots/Blurred Images
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action Toner smears or print comes off. The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the print driver. For example, change Plain to Lightweight Cardstock. The output has stain on the back side. 1.
Page 353: The Entire Output Is Blank
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The printed result has random spots or Ensure that the toner cartridge is installed correctly. is blurred. See Also: “Installing a Toner Cartridge” on page 387 If you use a non-genuine brand toner cartridge, install a genuine brand toner cartridge.
Page 354: Mottle
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide If this trouble happens, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. Mottle Problem Action The printed result has mottled Adjust the transfer bias. appearance. 1. Launch the Printer Setting Utility, click Adjust BTR on the Printer Maintenance tab.
Page 355: Fog
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The printed result has ghosting. The print media surface may be uneven. Try changing the Paper Type setting in the print driver. For example, change Plain to Lightweight Cardstock. 1. On the Paper/Output tab for Printing Preferences of the print driver, change the Paper Type setting.
Page 356: Bead-Carry-Out (Bco)
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The printed result is foggy. When the whole is printed light, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. When the printed page is partly light, start Clean Developer. 1. Launch the Printer Setting Utility, and click Clean Developer on the Diagnosis tab.
Page 357: Auger Mark
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Auger Mark Problem Action The printed result has auger mark. The toner cartridge may be low or need to be replaced. Confirm the amount of toner in the toner cartridge. 1. Check the toner level on the Consumables tab of the Printer Status window of Status Monitor.
Page 358: The Top Margin Is Incorrect
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action The output is wrinkled. Verify that the correct print media is being used. The output is stained. If not, use the print media recommended for the printer. If excessive folds or wrinkles occur, load print media from a new package and use the paper tray cover.
Page 359: Protrudent/Bumpy Paper
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Protrudent/Bumpy Paper Problem Action Printed surface got protrudent/bumpy. Clean up the fusing unit. 1. Load one sheet of paper in the paper tray, and then print a solid image all over paper. 2. Load the printed sheet with the print surface facing down, and then print a blank sheet of paper.
Page 360: Copy Quality Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Copy Quality Problems Problem Action There are lines or streaks in copies There is debris on the ADF glass. When scanning, the paper from the ADF passes made from the ADF. over the debris creating lines or streaks. Clean the ADF glass with a lint free cloth.
Page 361: Fax Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Fax Problems Problem Action The printer is not working, there is no Unplug the power cord and plug it in again. display and the buttons are not Ensure that there is power to the electrical receptacle. working.
Page 362 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action There are lines on the documents you Check your ADF glass for marks and clean it. send. See Also: “Cleaning the Scanner” on page 380 The printer dials a number, but the The other fax machine may be turned off, out of paper, or cannot answer incoming connection with another fax machine calls.
Page 363: Scanning Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Scanning Problems Problem Action The scanner does not work. Ensure that you place the document to be scanned face down on the document glass, or face up in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). There may not be enough available memory to hold the document you want to scan.
Page 364 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action A smear appears at the same location Clean the document glass. on the output when scanned using the See Also: document glass. “Cleaning the Scanner” on page 380 Images are skewed. Ensure that the document is loaded straight in the ADF or on the document glass. Diagonal lines appear jagged when If the document uses thick media, try scanning it from the document glass.
Page 365: Scan Driver/Printer Utility Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action Cannot scan using TWAIN or WIA on a Install the Desktop Experience feature on the computer. Windows Server 2008 or Windows To install Desktop Experience: Server 2008 R2 computer. 1. Click Start — Administrative Tools — Server Manager. 2.
Page 366: Other Problems
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Problem Action Failed to create an image file via the Ensure that there is sufficient space in your hard disk. Express Scan Manager. Uninstall the Express Scan Manager on your computer and then reinstall it. Failed to initialize the Express Scan Uninstall the Express Scan Manager on your computer and then reinstall it.
Page 367 What You Can Do 010-397 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 016-315 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 016-317 016-372 016-501 016-502 016-503 Press the button to clear the message.
Page 368 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 024-340 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 024-360 024-371 024-958 Load the specified paper and press the button to clear the message.
Page 369 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 024-969 Load the specified paper and press the button to clear the message. See Also: ❏ “Loading Print Media in the Paper Tray” on page 123 ❏ “Loading Print Media in the Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)” on page 132 026-720 Press the button to clear the message.
Page 370 FTP server. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 031-598 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the FTP server encounters any write-protection or disk problem.
Page 371 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 033-503 Press the button to clear the message. Retry, and check the report. Delete the unnecessary data stored in the memory. 033-513 033-517 Press the button to clear the message. Check if the password of the fax lock is correct. 033-518 Press the button to clear the message.
Page 372 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 034-708 Press the button to clear the message. If the error continues to appear after the redial for the specified number of times, try the following: ❏ Set Number of Redial to the largest value. ❏...
Page 373 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 034-721 Press the button to clear the message. If the error continues to appear after the retry for the specified number of times, it will be cancelled. When retrying sending the fax, lower Modem Speed. 034-722 034-723 034-724...
Page 374 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 042-358 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 061-370 062-321 075-100 Check and clear the paper path, load the paper, and then press the button to clear the message.
Page 375 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 092-661 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 093-426 Replace the toner cartridge soon. See Also: “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” on page 383 093-925 Set the toner cartridge appropriately or replace it.
Page 376 What You Can Do 116-210 Turn off the printer, and then on. If this does not solve the problem, contact our local representative office or authorized dealer. 116-314 See Also: “Contacting Epson Support” on page 397 116-323 116-325 116-326 116-355 116-395...
Page 377: Contacting Service
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Error Code What You Can Do 191-310 Although the service life of your printer has been over and the printer stopped running, you can still use the printer by performing as follows: - if a job is remaining, press the (Back) button and the button at the same time.
Page 378: Lcd Panel Messages
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide LCD Panel Messages The LCD panel provides you with information and troubleshooting help. When an error or warning condition occurs, the LCD panel displays a message informing you of the problem. See Also: “Understanding Printer Messages” on page 366 Status Monitor Alerts Status Monitor is a tool that is included on the Software Disc.
Page 379: Using The Printer Setting Utility (Windows Only)
The following procedure uses Windows 7 as an example. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Printer Setting Utility. Note: The window to select a printer appears in this step when multiple print drivers are installed on your computer.
Page 380: Chapter 11 Maintenance
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Chapter 11 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer This section describes how to clean the printer in order to maintain it in good condition and print clean printouts all the time. Warning: When cleaning this product, use the designated cleaning materials exclusive to it. Other cleaning materials may result in poor performance of the product.
Page 381 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Wipe the surface of the document glass and ADF glass until they are clean and dry. Film White Document Cover Document Glass ADF Glass 4. Wipe the underside of the white document cover and film until they are clean and dry. Maintenance...
Page 382: Cleaning The Adf Feed Roller
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 5. Close the document cover. Cleaning the ADF Feed Roller To ensure the best possible copies, clean the ADF feed roller at regular intervals to keep it clean. 1. Open the ADF cover. 2. Wipe the ADF feed roller with a dry soft lint-free cloth or paper towel until it is clean. Maintenance...
Page 383: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
ADF feed roller until it is clean and dry. Replacing the Toner Cartridge Genuine toner cartridges are available only through Epson. It is recommended that you use a genuine toner cartridge for your printer. Epson does not provide warranty coverage for problems caused by using non-genuine consumables. Warning: ❏...
Page 384: When To Replace The Toner Cartridge
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Caution: ❏ Keep drum cartridges (or drum if not a cartridge type) and toner cartridges out of the reach of children. If a child accidentally swallows toner, spit it out, rinse mouth with water, drink water and consult a physician immediately.
Page 385: Removing The Toner Cartridge
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Removing the Toner Cartridge 1. Open the front cover. 2. Open the toner access cover. 3. Spread a few sheets of paper on the floor or table where you want to place the removed toner cartridge. Maintenance...
Page 386 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Turn the toner cartridge counterclockwise to unlock. 5. Pull the toner cartridge out. Important: ❏ Do not touch the shutter of the used toner cartridge. ❏ Always pull the toner cartridge out slowly so you do not spill any toner. 6.
Page 387: Installing A Toner Cartridge
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Installing a Toner Cartridge 1. Unpack a new toner cartridge and shake it five times to distribute the toner evenly. Note: Handle the toner cartridge carefully to avoid spilling of the toner. 2. Insert the toner cartridge into the cartridge holder, and then turn it clockwise to align to the lock mark.
Page 388: Ordering Supplies
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 3. Close the toner access cover. Make sure that the cover clicks into place. 4. Close the front cover. 5. Pack the removed toner cartridge in the box in which the installed toner cartridge was packed 6.
Page 389: Consumables
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Consumables Important: Use only consumables we recommend. Use of any consumables other than recommended can impair machine quality and performance. Product Name Product Code TONER CARTRIDGE 0709 DOUBLE TONER CARTRIDGE PACK 0710 RETURN DOUBLE TONER CARTRIDGE PACK 0711 Important: The number of printable pages are applicable when A4 plain paper SEF ( ) is used and printing is done...
Page 390: Recycling Supplies
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Recycling Supplies ❏ For environmental protection and efficient use of resources, Epson reuses returned toner cartridges and drums (photoreceptors) to make recycle parts, recycle materials or energy recovery. ❏ Proper disposal is required for toner cartridges no longer needed. Do not open toner cartridges.
Page 391: Checking Printer Status With Status Monitor (Windows Only)
The following procedure uses Microsoft Windows 7 as an example. 1. Click Start — All Programs — EPSON — your printer — Activate Status Monitor. The Printer Selection window appears. 2. Click the name of the desired printer from the list.
Page 392: Checking Printer Status Through E-Mail
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Checking Printer Status Through E-mail When connected in a network environment where e-mail exchange is available, the printer can send an e-mail report to specified e-mail addresses containing the following information: ❏ The error status which has occurred on the printer Setting the E-mail Environment Access EpsonNet Config.
Page 393: Conserving Supplies
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Conserving Supplies You can change several settings of your print driver to conserve toner and paper. Supply Setting Function Toner cartridge This check box allows the users to select a print mode that uses Toner Saving Mode in the Graphics tab of the print less toner.
Page 394: Moving The Printer
AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Moving the Printer 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and any other cables. 3. Remove all paper from the document output tray. Maintenance...
Page 395 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide 4. Lift the scanner unit, remove all paper from the center output tray, and then retract the output tray extension, if extended. 5. Remove the paper tray from the printer. 6. Lift the printer and move it gently. Maintenance...
Page 396 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Note: If you move the printer over a long distance, be sure to remove the toner cartridge and pack the printer inside a box to avoid spilling of the toner. 7. Place the printer at a new location and replace the paper tray. Maintenance...
Page 397: Appendix A Where To Get Help
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 398 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide World Wide Web (http://www.epson.com.tw) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, and products enquiry are available. Epson HelpDesk (Phone: +0280242008) Our HelpDesk team can help you with the following over the phone: ❏ Sales enquiries and product information ❏...
Page 399: 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 400: Help For Users In Vietnam
80 Truong Dinh Street, District 1, Hochiminh City Vietnam Help for Users in Indonesia Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (http://www.epson.co.id) ❏ Information on product specifications, drivers for download ❏ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, questions through e-mail Epson Hotline ❏...
Page 401 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Epson Service Center Jakarta Mangga Dua Mall 3rd floor No 3A/B Jl. Arteri Mangga Dua, Jakarta Phone/Fax: (62) 21-62301104 Bandung Lippo Center 8th floor Jl. Gatot Subroto No.2 Bandung Phone/Fax: (62) 22-7303766 Surabaya Hitech Mall lt IIB No. 12 Jl.
Page 402: 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. 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 ❏...
Page 403: 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:...
Page 404 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide ❏ Enquiries on repair service and warranty Where To Get Help...
Page 405 Auto Exposure..........175, 308 , 314 Connection type..............40 Auto Reset................293 Connectivity.................22 AutoFit................318 Conserving supplies............393 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)......26, 27 Consumables..............389 Automatic duplex printing..........141 Contacting Epson..............397 Automatic redialing............232 Contacting service.............377 Avoiding jams..............329 Continuous copy..............19 Continuous copy speed............19 Continuous print speed............20 Copy Back button................29 ID card................181...
Page 406 Status Monitor Alerts............378 Gray Balance..............309 Group Dial................266 ECM................261, 290 Group dialing..............247 Edit From Field..............304 Energy Saver button/LED..........29 Envelope..............298, 299 EpsonNet Config..............33 Halftone................18 Error and warning messages..........378 HDD..................18 Error History..............265 Help Error LED................29 Epson................397 Ethernet................276 Ethernet port..............27, 40 Express Scan Manager............37 Index...
Page 407 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Maintenance...............297 Manual duplex printing............142 Image Compression............315 Margin Left/Right..........179, 310 , 314 Image Enhance..............272 Margin Middle..........180, 310 , 315 Initialize NVM............281, 300 Margin Top/Bottom........178, 310 , 314 Installing print driver Max E-Mail Size..............315 Linux................104 Memory................18 Mac OS X................99 Meter Readings..............265 Windows................49 mm / inch................296...
Page 408 Phone Book................266 Printing with Web Services on Devices......159 Phone connector............27, 40 Priority Sheet Inserter (PSI)....26, 121 , 331 , 338 Plain..................298 Problems Point and Print..............89 contacting Epson............397 Port 9100................280 solving................397 Port Status................305 Product features..............13 Post Card..............298, 299 Protocol................21, 280 Power connector..............27 Protocol Monitor...............265...
Page 409 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Sending a fax..............225 Sending a fax from memory..........229 Rear cover..............27, 331 Sending a fax manually.............230 Rear cover handle..............27 Service.................397 Recording paper size............23 Service Lock................302 Recycled..............298, 299 Setting the printer ID............223 Recycling supplies.............390 Setting the time and date..........224 Redial Delay...............260, 285 Setting your region............222 Redial/Pause button............29...
Page 410 AL-MX200 Series User’s Guide Total page counts..............393 Transfer roller..............27 Transmission mode.............24 Transmission resolution.............24 Transmission speed.............24 Transmission time...............24 Tray Settings..............319 Usage environment.............20 USB direct print Limiting access...............323 USB port..............26, 27 , 40 USB Settings...............304 USB storage device............211 Wall jack connector..........27, 40 , 221 White document cover.............381 Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)......186 Wireless network settings...........54...

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Preface

Chapter 1 Specifications

Chapter 2 Basic Operation

Chapter 3 Printer Management Software

Chapter 4 Printer Connection and Software Installation

Chapter 5 Printing Basics

Chapter 6 Copying

Chapter 7 Scanning

Chapter 8 Faxing

Chapter 9 Using the Operator Panel Menus and Keypad

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Chapter 11 Maintenance

Appendix A Where to Get Help

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