EPSON AcuLaser M8000 Series User's Guide

Printing with an overlay (with the storage)

This function allows you to register the overlay form data on the storage. The optional CompactFlash memory installed on the printer is used as the storage for this product.

This function is available only when the following conditions are satisfied.

❏The optional CompactFlash memory is installed on the printer.

❏Update the Printer Option Info Automatically is selected under the Optional Settings tab on the printer driver.

❏High Quality (Printer) mode is set.

❏The printer is connected via a network.

❏You are using Windows.

❏EPSON Status Monitor is installed on the computer.

❏Internet Explorer is running on the computer.

Register the overlay form data on the storage

Note:

The form name must use only the characters shown below. A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9, and ! ’ ) ( - _ %

1.Create the overlay form data. For details, see “Creating an overlay” on page 55.

2.Log in to Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP,"XP x64, 2000, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64 as an administrator.

3.From your operating system, click Start and access Printers (for Windows Vista, 2000, or Server 2008) or Printers and Faxes (for Windows XP or Server 2003). Right-click your printer icon, then click Properties.

4.Click the Optional Settings tab.

5.Click Register. The Authentication dialog box appears.

6.Enter the password, and then click OK. The Register to Storage dialog box appears.

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