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Epson EPL-N2700 Getting Ready

Epson epl-n2700: user guide
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  • Page 1: Read This First

    [Read This First] Page Printer Getting Ready! 4010651 XXX-00...
  • Page 2 Printer Parts face-down tray cover B lock lever cover A duplex unit cover C1 connector control panel ethernet interface serial interface connector connector 5-bin multi-purpose unit connector power switch MP tray lower cassette optional interface slot cover parallel interface connector...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Printer Parts........

  • Page 5: Where To Find Information

    EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan ®...

  • Page 6: Printer Parts

    NERGY As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    For European users United Kingdom The EPL-N2700 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided.
  • Page 8 Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

  • Page 9: Ozone Safety

    The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.02 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight-hour period. The EPL-N2700 laser printer generates less than 0.01 ppm for eight hours of continuous printing in a closed room of approximately 1000 cubic feet (8'...

  • Page 10: Laser Printer Precautions

    Do not touch the areas specified on the caution labels inside cover A and cover B. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot. Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
  • Page 11 Never force the printer's components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the imaging cartridge from the printer, always set the unit on a clean, smooth surface.

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this printer near water. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
  • Page 13 Slots and openings in the cabinet and at the back and bottom of the printer are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them and do not put the printer on beds, sofas, rugs, or other soft surfaces that may block ventilation. Do not place the printer in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

  • Page 14: For United Kingdom Users

    F) When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. For United Kingdom users Use of options EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

  • Page 15: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Quick Reference Box

    Attaching the Quick Reference Use the quick reference box for storing the Quick Reference Guide if the guide is included with your printer. Insert the knob on the bottom of the quick reference box into the slot on the left of the printer.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Side Cover

    1. Remove the side cover from the box and confirm the direction in which it is to be attached. 2. Fit the side cover to the bottom of the printer. After fitting the side cover into the slot to the rear of the...

  • Page 18: Installing The Large Capacity Paper Unit

    Paper Unit It is best to install the Large Capacity Paper Unit when first setting up the printer. Please note that you will need the assistance of at least two other people to lift up the printer when installing this option.
  • Page 19 Large Capacity Paper Unit. For instructions on how to prepare the Lower Cassette Unit for installation, see “Installing the 500-sheet Lower Cassette Unit” on page 18. 6. Remove the side cover from the bottom of the printer.
  • Page 20 The printer weighs about 30 kg (66.1 lb); always lift it with two or more people. 8. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit. Rear...
  • Page 21 9. Make sure all corners of the printer fit firmly onto the unit. Then pull out the cassette and fasten the unit using the fittings and screws provided. 10. On the back of the printer, fasten the unit using the fittings...
  • Page 22 Large Capacity Paper Unit and attach it to the unit. 13. Pull out the cassette and attach the printer supports and printer support covers to the front of the printer as shown below. Then attach the printer supports to the back of the...

  • Page 23: Installing The 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit

    Cassette Unit It is best to install the Lower Cassette Unit when first setting up the printer. You can install up to two Lower Cassettes, or one Lower Cassette plus the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. Please note that you will need the assistance of at least two other people to lift up the printer when installing this option.
  • Page 24 Paper Unit” on page 13 to complete the installation of both units. 4. Remove the side cover from the bottom of the printer. 5. With the assistance of two or more people, grasp the printer at the positions indicated below and lift it carefully. Front Caution: The printer weighs about 30 kg (66.1 lb);...
  • Page 25 6. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the cassette unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit. 7. Make sure all corners of the printer fit firmly onto the unit. 8. Pull out the cassette and fasten the Lower Cassette Unit using...
  • Page 26 9. On the back of the printer, fasten the unit using the fittings and screws provided. 10. Pull the cassette out and remove the protective materials. 11. Attach the side cover to the bottom of the cassette unit as shown below.
  • Page 27 12. Peel the appropriate cover and cassette numbering labels from the label sheet included with cassette unit, and attach them to the unit as shown below.

  • Page 28: Installing The Imaging Cartridge

    Installing the Imaging Cartridge 1. While holding the imaging cartridge horizontally, gently rock it back and forth a few times to distribute the toner evenly. Caution: Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down. Do not open the drum's protective cover and avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light any longer than necessary.
  • Page 29 2. While holding down the carrying handle so that it doesn't fly out, peel off the tape that is affixed to the handle. Release the handle by removing your hand from it gently and the handle will automatically eject. Caution: When you peel the tape off, the handle will quickly eject so that it could injure your fingers.
  • Page 30 Do not touch the hot areas indicated on the caution labels inside cover A. 4. Holding the Left and Right handles on the imaging cartridge, insert it into the printer until it is firmly seated. CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact...
  • Page 31 5. Close cover A by pushing it up and into the printer. Caution: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Power Cord

    Attaching the Power Cord 1. Make sure the power switch on the front of the printer is turned off. 2. Insert the power cord into the AC inlet at the back of the printer, then plug the other end into a properly grounded outlet.

  • Page 33: Loading Paper

    Note: When you load Excutive, G-Letter, HTL, Ledger, B4, G-Legal, and other custom paper sizes, select the paper size in the printer driver, then set the paper size for MP Tray using the SelecType Tray menu. For instructions, see "SelecType settings" in the Reference Guide.
  • Page 34 To load paper in the MP Tray, follow the steps below. 1. Pull out the paper cassette, and remove the protective materials inside. 2. Push down the inner tray until it clicks on the bottom of the cassette.
  • Page 35 3. While pulling up the vertical and horizontal paper guide, slide it to match the size of your paper. 4. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Insert the paper face up into the cassette, aligning the corners of the paper with the arrow mark inside the cassette.
  • Page 36 5. Adjust the vertical and horizontal paper guides to match the size of your paper. Caution: Make sure to adjust the paper guides to the paper size you load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly. 6. Close the paper cassette.

  • Page 37: Loading Paper In The Lower Cassette

    7. Peel the appropriate paper size label from the label sheet included with your printer and attach it to the cassette. Loading paper in the Lower Cassette The Lower Cassette can accommodate a variety of paper sizes. It handles 500 sheets, allowing you to load a total of 750 sheets when used in combination with the MP Tray.
  • Page 38 To load paper in the Lower Cassette, or in an optional 500-sheet Lower Cassette Unit, follow the steps below. 1. Pull out the cassette all the way out, and remove the protective materials inside. 2. Push down the inner tray until it clicks on the bottom of the cassette.
  • Page 39 3. While pulling up the vertical paper guide, slide it to match the paper size. 4. Insert the horizontal paper guide into the slot for the paper size you want to load.
  • Page 40 Caution: Make sure to adjust the paper guides to the paper size you load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly. 6. Set the paper size with the paper-size dial. Printable side up...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Paper Size

    Selecting the paper size By default, the printer driver is set for A4 size paper. If you load paper of a different size, change the paper size setting on the printer driver’s Basic Settings menu.

  • Page 42: Test Printing

    Ready message will appear. 2. Make sure the On Line light is on. This indicates that the printer is ready to accept and print data. If it isn't on, press the On Line button. 3. Press Enter two times. The printer will print the status sheet, showing the current printer settings.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Printer To A Computer

    Connecting the Printer to a Computer Though this printer is intended to be used on a network, you can use the parallel interface to connect the printer directly to a computer. Note: Your printer also has room for an optional interface. See Chapter 4, “Handling Options,”...
  • Page 44 3. Secure the connector by pushing the two wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer, and fasten it as required. 5. Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer.

  • Page 45: Installing Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0

    Installing Microsoft Explorer 4.0 A Web browser is required to use these guides. If you do not have a Web browser, install Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 from the online guide CD. For Windows Note for Windows 98 users: Windows 98 comes with Internet Explorer 4.0 already installed; please skip this section.
  • Page 46 For Macintosh 1. Insert the online guide CD in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the Browser folder. 3. Double-click ppc or 68k depending on your Macintosh CPU. 4. Double-click ie4setup and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 47: System Requirements

    System Requirements For Windows System: CPU: Memory: Hard disk space: 4 MB to install the Reference Guide CD-ROM drive: Double-speed Display: Browser: ® Microsoft Windows i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95/ NT 4.0) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) i386/25 MHz (for Windows 3.1) (Pentium or higher recommended) 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended) 15 MB to install Microsoft Internet...
  • Page 48 For Macintosh System: Memory: Hard disk space: 4 MB to install the Reference Guide CD-ROM drive: Double-speed Display: Browser: System 7.5.1 (System 7.6 or later recommended) 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended) 15 MB to install Microsoft Internet Explorer (Quad-speed or faster recommended) Color monitor with 640 x 480 pixel resolution or greater...

  • Page 49: For Dos Programs

    EPL-N2000 EPL-5600 EPL-3000 EPL-5200/5200+ HP LaserJet III/IIIP/IIID HP LaserJet III Si HP LaserJer 4L EPL-9000 HP LaserJer 4 HP LaserJer 4V If you choose a printer other than the EPL-N2700, you may not be able to use some printer features.

  • Page 50: Getting Ready

    Page Printer Getting Ready! Printed in Japan 99.XX-XX...

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