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How To / Using the Remote Control Panel Utility
Remote Control Panel utility overview
The Remote Control Panel is a software utility that allows you to change printer settings, such as the print quality, paper size, and RITech setting, when these settings cannot be made from your application or the printer driver.
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 | Before using this utility, be sure to read the README file located in the RCP folder in the printer software CD-ROM. (The folder name depends on the country of purchase.) This file contains important information about the utility. |
The Remote Control Panel utility is the software interface that allows you to choose the printer emulation mode and make settings you cannot usually make in the printer driver. In addition, this utility also allows you to make basic printer settings such as the number of copies, paper size, and paper type.
However, you do not have to use the Remote Control Panel utility to change basic printer settings. You can change basic settings that affect the final printed output in most application programs, and any settings you make from your software override those made from the Remote Control Panel utility. However, if you cannot change printer settings from your application program or if you are running DOS, the Remote Control Panel utility will give you access to such settings.
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Operating system: |
MS-DOS Version 3.3x or later. The mouse can be used, provided that the mouse driver is installed. (Microsoft Mouse v.7.04 or better, or Logitech v.6.43 or better.) |
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Memory: |
360 KB minimum, although the actual requirement varies depending on the version of the operating system. |
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Interface: |
Parallel. The utility works in both bidirectional and unidirectional parallel interface modes. In unidirectional mode, the computer can transmit settings to the printer but cannot retrieve settings data from the printer. |
To install the utility, follow these steps:
 | Insert the printer software CD-ROM containing the utility into your computer's CD-ROM drive. |
 | Type the following at the DOS prompt and press the Enter key. |
D:\RCP\SETUP
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| | The drive letter depends on your computer. |
 | Follow the instructions on the screen to install the utility. |
Before you launch the Remote Control Panel utility, remember that you can use the following keys on your keyboard for navigation within the utility:
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TAB: |
Advances to the next menu |
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Shift+TAB: |
Moves to the previous menu |
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Arrow keys: |
Moves to options within menus |
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ENTER: |
Registers the selection (executes the operation) |
To start the Remote Control Panel utility, type the following at the DOS prompt and press the Enter key. (If you changed the default directory during installation, type that directory instead.)
C:\EPSONRCP\EPRCP
If the Remote Control Panel utility was not able to communicate with the printer in bidirectional mode, it returns the following error dialog box. If bidirectional communication is possible, skip this section and go directly to Mode-Select dialog box.
The following buttons appear in the Error dialog box:
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Yes button: |
Clicking this button will allow you to proceed through unidirectional communication. |
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No button: |
Clicking this button will make the utility retry bidirectional communication. |
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Cancel button: |
Clicking this button terminates the utility. |
Click Yes, and the Printer-Select dialog box appears.
The following setting and buttons appear in the dialog box:
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Select Printer combo box: |
Allows you to select your printer from the list. |
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OK button: |
Clicking this button brings you to the Mode-Select dialog box. |
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Exit button: |
Clicking this button terminates the utility. |
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Help button: |
Clicking this button opens the Help screen. |
Select your printer and click OK. The Mode-Select dialog box appears.
The following setting and buttons appear in the dialog box:
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Select Mode list box: |
Allows you to select the desired printer emulation mode from the list. |
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OK button: |
Clicking this button brings you to the main Remote Control Panel screen. |
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Exit button: |
Clicking this button terminates the utility. |
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Help button: |
Clicking this button opens the Help screen. |
Select the emulation mode you want to configure and click OK. The main Remote Control Panel screen that appears varies slightly, depending on the emulation mode you select. The example below is that for the LaserJet4 emulation mode.
The settings presented in this section are also available in the printer driver. Most application programs give you access to the printer driver from within the application itself. You should always try to change basic printer settings from within the application program or by accessing the printer driver directly from the operating system.
Settings made in the application program or in the printer driver override those settings made in the Remote Control Panel utility. However, if you cannot access the printer driver, or if you are running DOS, then make these settings through this utility.
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| Settings made in the Remote Control Panel utility are not effective until you click Send to download the information to the printer. If you share this printer, the settings shown on your Remote Control Panel utility may not reflect the actual settings in the printer as they may have been changed by other users. Even if the Remote Control Panel utility already shows your desired setting, always click Send to ensure that you can print with that setting. |
Click Page Setup on the Remote Control Panel screen and the following dialog box appears:
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| Use Next and Prev to access all available setting options. |
You can set the default page size here. You should change this item at the Remote Control Panel utility only if you cannot change the page size from your application program.
If your desired page size is not listed below, you can define a new size using the Custom setting. You should define a custom page size within the following dimensions: 76 to 216 mm x 127 to 356 mm.
The Page Size options are as follows:
A4 (default)
A5
B5
LT (Letter)
HLT (Half letter)
LGL (Legal)
GLT (Government letter)
GLG (Government legal)
EXE (Executive)
F4
MON (Monarch)
C10 (Commercial 10)
DL
C5
C6
ISO B5 (International B5)
CTM (Custom)
Allows you to set the number of copies to be printed. You can enter any number from 1 to 999. If possible, you should specify the number of copies from your application program. This setting affects the setting under other emulation modes as well.
Lets you specify the number of horizontal lines on a page. You can enter any number from 5 to 128. This setting is available only in the LaserJet4 mode.
Determines whether only a carriage return (CR) or a carriage return and a line feed (LF) procedure should be carried out. When CR (default) is selected, the printer does not perform a line feed command with each carriage return. CR+LF causes the printer to add a line feed to each carriage return command it receives. Select CR+LF if you find that lines of the text are overlapping in your document.
Determines whether only a line feed (LF) or a line feed and a carriage return (CR) procedure should be carried out. When LF (default) is selected, the printer does not perform a carriage return with each line feed or form feed (FF). CR+LF causes the printer to add a carriage return to each line feed or form feed command it receives. Select CR+LF if you find that the printer does not print characters beyond the right margin.
Lets you specify whether the page is printed in Portrait (default) or Landscape orientation.
Allows you to select the method and source of paper supply from among the following settings: Auto Selection (paper is fed from whichever tray has the correct paper size), MP Tray (MP tray), Lower Cassette (500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A4, if installed). The default is Auto Selection.
On selects manual feed mode for the MP tray. The default setting is Off. For details, see Loading the Manual Feed slot.
Allows you to use A4 Wide paper size in the MP tray.
Determines the priority order of paper sources to use when the Paper Source setting is set to Auto, or when the paper source is not specified. The available choices are Normal (default) and Last. Normal gives priority to the MP tray while Last sets the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A4 as the priority paper source.
Sets whether or not paper is output when a timeout is reached, according to the Timeout setting. The default setting is Off so paper is not printed when a timeout is reached. This item is not available in the PCL6 mode.
When turned on, the printer skips pages that have no images or characters, allowing you to save paper. The default setting is Off.
Allows you to specify the type of paper used when printing from the MP tray. The available options are Plain (default), Letterhead, Recycled, Color, Transparency, and Labels.
Allows you to specify the type of paper used when printing from the optional 500-Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit A4. The available options are Plain (default), Letterhead, Recycled, and Color.
Click Printer Setup on the Remote Control Panel screen and the following dialog box appears:
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| Use Next and Prev to access all available setting options. |
Page Protect is a function that allows you to allocate additional printer memory for printing data. You may need to use Page Protect if you are printing a highly complex page. If a Print Overrun error occurs, change the setting to On and reprint your data. This reduces the amount of memory reserved for receiving data so your computer may take longer to send the print job, but it will allow you to print complex jobs. Page Protect usually works best if set to Auto (default). You may need to increase your printer's memory if memory errors continue to occur.
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| Changing the Page Protect setting reconfigures the printer's memory, which causes any downloaded fonts to be erased. |
Allows you to select the resolution you want to use for printing. The available settings are 1200 dpi, 600 dpi (default), and 300 dpi.
Allows you to turn the RITech (Resolution Improvement Technology) setting on or off. The default setting is On. For more information about RITech, see Choosing the print quality (Windows) or Choosing the print quality (Macintosh).
Permits the printer to automatically recover from a Print Overrun, Insufficient Memory for Current Task, or Change Paper error. The printer continues printing within a few seconds after one of these problems occurs.
When Auto Continue is Off, you must press the 
Start/Stop button to resume printing. In most cases, leave Auto Continue Off (default) so you can tell when an error occurs and make the necessary corrections. You might want to set Auto Continue to On when printing long jobs or when you are away from the printer for long periods.
Allows you to adjust the print density to make the printout darker or lighter. Click the arrow key to darken or lighten the output.
You can turn the Toner Save mode On or Off (default). When turned on, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside of characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower edges.
Allows you to set whether the printer should continue or stop printing when the printer encounters a Toner Out error. If set to Continue (default), the printer continues printing regardless of the error. This setting is recommended if you are physically distant from the printer. If set to Stop, the printer stops printing when it encounters the Toner Out error.
Allows you to print complex graphics even when print data reaches the memory limit. When set to On, the amount of graphics data is automatically reduced, allowing complex documents to be printed. However, the quality of the graphics is reduced.
Changes the assignment for the paper source select command. When 4 is selected the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet4. When 4K is selected the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 4000, 5000, and 8000. When 5S is selected the commands are set as compatible with the HP LaserJet 5S.
Allows you to set the paper size for the MP tray. The options are the same as those under Page Size. This setting affects the setting under other emulation modes as well.
Allows you to specify the type of paper to improve print quality. Thick W (188 mm wide or wider) is for paper with a width of more than 188 mm. Thick N (less than 188 mm wide) is for thick and narrow paper like envelopes. Transparency is for transparencies. Always use Normal (default) unless print quality problems occur.
This setting is relevant to 1200 dpi printing only. When set to On, the printing pattern of 1-dot lines is automatically corrected to improve appearance.
Click More on the Remote Control Panel screen and the following dialog box appears:
Allows you to adjust the vertical printing position on the page. The setting is in millimeters. You can move the printing position by 0.5 mm increments from the top edge (the parameters are from -99 to 99).
Allows you to adjust the horizontal printing position on the page. The setting is in millimeters. You can move the printing position in 0.5 mm increments from the left edge (the parameters are from -99 to 99).
Allows you to set the Standby mode to Enable (default) or Disable. When Standby is enabled, the printer goes into sleep mode if it is not used for 15 minutes. The printer begins warming up as soon as you send data, and is ready to print in about 11 seconds. When Standby is disabled, the printer stays warmed up and ready to print all the time.
Allows you to set the length of time the printer waits before looking for the next print job. If the printer is online and receives no new data for the number of seconds specified, the printer automatically switches to the next channel that receives data. You can set the timeout value in 1-second increments (the parameters are from 5 to 300).
Allows you to select whether a paper size error is ignored when it occurs. Turning this item on causes the printer to print even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified paper size. This may cause smudges, due to toner that is not transferred onto the paper properly. When this item is Off (default), the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs.
Allows you to select the international character set.
Allows you to select the character table. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. The printer prints the text based on the selected character table.
Allows you to select the character table. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. The printer prints the text based on the selected character table.
Click Port Selection on the Remote Control Panel screen and the following dialog box appears:
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| Use Next and Prev to access all available setting options. |
Allows you to choose whether to activate the parallel port. The default is On.
Allows you to specify the pulse width of the ACKNLG signal on receiving data through the parallel port. When this option is set to Fast (default), the pulse width is about 1 NS. When this option is set to Normal, the pulse width is about 10 NS.
Allows you to specify the bidirectional communication mode: ECP (default), Nibble, or Off.
Allows you to specify the amount of memory to be used for receiving and printing data through the parallel interface. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated for printing data. The factory default setting is Normal.
Allows you to choose whether to activate the USB port. The default is On.
Allows you to specify the amount of memory to be used for receiving and printing data through the USB interface. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated for printing data. The default setting is Normal.
Allows you to choose whether to activate the auxiliary interface port (if an optional interface card is installed). The default is On.
Allows you to specify the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data through the optional interface card. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated for printing data. The default setting is Normal.
You have to change the printer emulation mode through the Remote Control Panel utility because the printer driver does not give you access to this setting.
The standard supported emulation modes are: LJ4 (PCL5e), PCL6, GL2, FX, ESCP2, and I239X. PS3 is also available if you install the optional Adobe PostScript 3 Kit ROM module. You can specify a different emulation for each interface; in other words, for each computer you connect the printer to.
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| Settings made in the Remote Control Panel utility are not effective until you click the Send to download the information to the printer. If you share this printer, the settings shown on your Remote Control Panel utility may not reflect the actual settings in the printer as they may have been changed by other users. Even if the Remote Control Panel utility already shows your desired setting, always click Send to ensure that you can print with that setting. |
Click Emulation on the Remote Control Panel screen and the following dialog box appears:
Allows you to specify the emulation for the parallel interface.
Allows you to specify the emulation for the USB interface.
Allows you to specify the emulation for the auxiliary interface. This option is available only when an optional Type B interface card is installed.
The settings in this section are the less common settings that you would make when using this printer. However, if you wish to make the changes described below, you have to make them through the Remote Control Panel utility as the printer driver does not give you access to them.
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| Settings made in the Remote Control Panel utility are not effective until you click Send to download the information to the printer. If you share this printer, the settings shown on your Remote Control Panel utility may not reflect the actual settings in the printer as they may have been changed by other users. Even if the Remote Control Panel utility already shows your desired setting, always click Send to ensure that you can print with that setting. |
Click Type on the Remote Control Panel screen and the following dialog box appears:
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| This button and the dialog box are available in LaserJet4 mode only. |
Allows you to specify the typeface by font.
Allows you to specify the pitch for fixed pitch fonts. The range of pitch is 0.44 to 99.99.
Allows you to choose which symbol set to use. If the typeface you selected is not available for the symbol set you select, the typeface is replaced with the currently selected symbol set. The following symbol sets are available:
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Roman-8 |
Norweg1 |
Italian |
ECM94-1 |
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Swedis2 |
ANSI ASCII |
UK |
French2 |
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German |
Legal |
8859-2 ISO |
Spanish |
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PsMath |
8859-9 ISO |
WiTurkish |
MsPublishing |
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VeMath |
DeskTop |
Math-8 |
WiE.Europe |
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PcTk437 |
Windows |
PsText |
IBM-US |
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IBM-DN |
VeInternational |
PcMultilingual |
PiFont |
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VeUS |
Other |
PcE.Europe |
WiAnsi |
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Click Others and the Others dialog box appears. The actual dialog box that appears depends on the emulation mode.
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| This button is not available in LaserJet4 mode. |
The following dialog box appears when the emulation mode is GL2:
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| Use Next and Prev to access all available setting options. |
Allows you to select the mode, LJ4GL2 or GLlike. The default setting is LJ4GL2.
Allows you to switch between original-size or reduced-size printing. This setting also determines the reduction scale for reduced printing. You can print data originally created for the paper size selected in the Scale setting onto paper of the size selected in the Page Size setting. For example, you can scale an A3 size page to an A4 size page.
Allows you to set the origin for the plotter-unit coordinate system to the lower left corner (Corner) or to the center of the hard-clip limit (Center).
Allows you to select the color of the printed characters. Pen0 is white, which means the background is printed instead of the character, like the caution and warning symbols in this manual. All others are black, like the characters in this sentence. (Pens 2-6 are different colors for color printers, and available only in GLlike mode.)
Allows you to choose the type of line ending. The default setting is Butt. See the illustrations below.
Allows you to define how the ends of lines should be joined. The default setting is Mitered. See the illustrations below.
Allows you to select the line width. You can select a value from 0.05 mm to 5.00 mm, in increments of 0.05 mm. Pen3 to Pen6 are available only in GLlike mode.
The following dialog box appears when the emulation mode is ESCP2, FX, or I239X:
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| Use Next and Prev to access all available setting options. |
Allows you to change character spacing. Condensed printing is useful for spreadsheets and other applications that need to fit a large amount of information on each line. However, 15-cpi (characters per inch) characters cannot be condensed.
Allows you to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in 0.05 inch increments.
Allows you to set the page length in lines. The unit of measure for this option is a 1/6 inch line.
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| If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T.Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default setting for each paper size. |
Allows you to use the automatic carriage return option to perform a carriage return line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. If Auto CR is Off, the printer does not print characters beyond the right margin, and it does not perform a linewrap until it receives a CR. Most application programs take care of this function.
Allows you to specify the line feed setting. If you set AutoLF to Off, the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When you set AutoLF to On, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives. If your text lines overprint each other, set AutoLF to On.
With Bit Image set to Dark or Light, your printer can correctly emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select Dark, the bit image density is high. If you select Light, the bit image density is low.
With Bit Image set to BarCode, your printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader. BarCode is not available in I239X mode.
This mode reduces the size of the image being printed and may cause some distortion when printing bit-image graphics.
This option allows you to specify whether the printer prints a slashed zero ( 
) or an unslashed zero (0). This feature is useful for clearly distinguishing between an uppercase letter O and zero when printing documents such as program lists.
Allows you to select a font by typeface. The factory default font is Courier. After selecting the desired font, you can also adjust the character spacing and size of the font with the Pitch and Condensed options.
You can select a character pitch of 10, 12, or 15 cpi (characters per inch), or choose proportional spacing.
Turns the Alternate Graphics option on or off. The default setting is Off.
Allows you to select the character table 1 or 2. When set to 1, the character codes 80h to 9Fh are specified as control codes 00h to 1Fh. When set to 2, the character codes 80h to 9Fh are specified as normal characters.
To print font samples available with the various printer emulation modes, choose the font sample that you want to print from the File menu. The File menu shown below is for the LaserJet4 emulation mode.
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