Page 2: Printer Parts
Printer Parts face-down tray cover A paper guide MP tray extention cover B stopper Ethernet interface connector optional Duplex Unit connector optional Multibin Unit connector optional Large Capacity Paper Unit connector AC inlet power switch control panel front cover lower cassette 1...
Page 3: Laser Printer
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 © 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
Product Name: Laser Printer Model: XYB-1 Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: Directive 73/23/EEC: November 1998 H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 EN 60950...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Printer driver........
Page 6 Printer Options ........
Page 7 Resetting the Printer ........
Page 8 In I239X Emulation Mode ....... . B-28 In EPSON GL/2 Mode........B-28 Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands .
Page 9 Appendix D Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts........D-2 Available Fonts .
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started The EPSON EPL-N4000 printer combines high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. To get started with your laser printer, please: Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this section. Use your Hardware Setup Guide to set up and test your new printer.
Page 12: About This Guide
About This Guide This guide contains the following information. Chapter 1, “Printing with the EPL-N4000,” contains information on general printing operation. Also contains information about printing on special media. Chapter 2, “Control Panel,” explains the contents of the printer’s control panel and how to use the OneTouch Modes.
Page 13: About Your Printer
About Your Printer Your printer is the latest in EPSON’s advanced line of network laser printers. It emulates the Hewlett-Packard (LJ4) printer, allowing you to print using the wide variety of software programs that support HP LaserJet printers. The printer’s 600-dpi (dots per inch) resolution is enhanced by EPSON’s Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech), which...
Page 14: Options
You can reduce the amount of toner used by printing rough drafts using the Toner Save mode. Options Memory The printer comes with 16 MB of memory, which can be expanded to up to 256 MB. Interface The printer comes with a built-in bidirectional parallel interface and a built-in Ethernet interface.
Page 15 Paper Sources The Large Capacity Paper Unit (C81303 ), which includes lower paper cassettes 3, 4, and 5, allows you to preload up to 3550 sheets of paper in combination with the standard paper sources. MP (Multi Purpose) tray (standard) Lower Cassette 1 (standard) Lower Cassette 2 (standard) Lower Cassette 3 (option)
Page 16: Energy Star Compliance
Using SelecType (control panel functions that allow you to make even more settings than the printer driver) If you use a Windows application, use the printer driver that came with the printer to make settings. For details on your printer driver, see the driver’s online help.
Page 17: Printer Driver
Printer driver Use the printer driver to easily and conveniently make new printer settings. Most users may never need to use anything other than their application software and the printer driver to make printer settings. You can access the printer driver through an application’s Print command, or by choosing your printer in your...
Page 18: Safety Information
The EPL-N4000 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 19 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 20: 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 (8) hour period. The EPL-N4000 laser printer generates less than 0.01 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing in a closed room of approximately 1000 cubic feet (8'...
Page 21: Laser Printer Precautions
Do not touch the areas specified on the caution labels inside cover A. If the printer has been in use, these areas can be very hot. CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact Do not touch the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
Page 22 Protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light. Avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light any longer than necessary. Do not open the drum’s protective cover. Overexposing the drum may cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the service life of the drum.
Page 23: Important Safety Instructions
Do not use this printer near water. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces or in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
Page 24 If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have your outlet repaired or replaced. Do not put your printer where the cord might be stepped on. Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.
Page 25: 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 26: 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. Getting Started...
Page 27 Printing with the EPL-N4000 Caution About Turning Off the Printer ..... . 1-2 Choosing Paper ......... . 1-2 Labels .
Page 28: Caution About Turning Off The Printer
Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 29: Labels
Envelopes Printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. If the printing is too light, adjust the print density in the printer driver or the printer’s control panel. Note: Because thickness and surface characteristics are especially important for envelopes, test a sample for print quality and proper feeding before you buy a large number of envelopes.
Page 30: Basic Printing Operations
Always use the optional Envelope Feeder when you print on envelopes of sizes other than International B5. To load paper in the MP tray, follow the steps below. Printing with the EPL-N4000 , or a stack of paper 5 mm thick. Paper Size...
Page 31 1. Open the MP tray if it is closed against the body of the printer. Pull out the extension if necessary. 2. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even its edges. With the printable side down, load the stack by inserting it all the way into the tray.
Page 32: Loading Paper In The Lower Cassettes
Vertical loading orientation Caution: You cannot print on envelopes using the lower cassettes. To load paper in a lower cassette, follow the steps below. Printing with the EPL-N4000 Paper Size A4, A5, Executive, Letter, Half-Letter A3, Ledger, Legal, Government Legal...
Page 33 2. While pulling up the vertical paper guide, slide it outward as far as it will go. 3. While pushing down the lever on the horizontal paper guide, slide it outward as far as it will go. Printing with the EPL-N4000...
Page 34 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. Printing with the EPL-N4000 printable side up...
Page 35 6. Take out the card with paper sizes printed on it. Fold the card and insert it into the cassette to show the paper size that you loaded. 7. Push the cassette back into the printer. Printing with the EPL-N4000...
Page 36: Selecting The Paper Size
Selecting the paper size By default, the printer driver is set for A4 size paper to be loaded. If you load paper of a different size, change the paper size setting using one of the following methods. Using the printer driver Choose the paper size on the Basic Settings menu.
Page 37: Special Printing Operations
Make your custom paper size settings in one of the following methods. In the Basic Settings menu of the printer driver, select User Defined Size in the Paper list box. Type the Paper Width, Paper Length, and Unit settings for your custom paper. Then click OK to save your settings.
Page 38: The Control Panel
5. Send a print job from your application. The control panel display shows 6. Press On Line on your printer to print. The sheet of paper is fed and printed. 7. Press On Line again to print the next page of print data, if necessary.
Page 39: Offset Stacking Mode
A3, A4, Ledger, Legal, GLG, Letter, Executive, A5, Half-Letter Select the offset stacking mode in one of the following ways. Using the printer driver Select Offset Stacking in the printer driver. For more information on using the printer driver, see the driver’s online help. Using the SelecType For information on selecting the offset stacking mode with the SelecType settings, see “Printing Menu”...
Page 40 1-14 Printing with the EPL-N4000...
Page 41 Chapter 2 Control Panel The Control Panel ........2-2 Overview .
Page 42: The Control Panel
The display and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and you can use the printer buttons to select settings and functions. However, software settings usually override these settings.
Page 43: Indicator Lights
OneTouch mode 1 On when the printer is on line, indicating the printer can receive and print data. When the printer is off line, this light is off. The light flashes as the system switches between on-line and off-line status.
Page 44: Buttons
(Reset) On Line Control Panel This light, next to the RITech setting, comes on when the printer is in OneTouch mode 2. For details on OneTouch modes, see “Using the OneTouch Modes” on page 2-7. This light, next to the Menu setting, comes on when the printer is in SelecType mode.
Page 45 OneTouch mode 1 or 2, or selects the SelecType menu if in SelecType mode. Press this button when the printer is on line to enter SelecType mode. Item Selects the corresponding OneTouch...
Page 46 SelecType mode. Press this button two times when the printer is on line to print the status sheet. When the printer is off line and data remains in the printer’s memory...
Page 47: Using The Onetouch Modes
To enter OneTouch mode 1, press the SelecType button (repeatedly if necessary) until the light next to Paper Source comes on, indicating the printer is now in OneTouch mode 1. The current OneTouch mode 1 settings for Paper Source, Page Size, Manual Feed, and Orientation are shown on the display in this order.
Page 48: Onetouch Mode 2
Envelope Feeder, instead. Toner Save Mode Turns the Toner Save Mode on or off. When turned on, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right...
Page 49 Printer Options........
Page 50: Printer Options
Printer Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options. The Large Capacity Paper Unit (C81303 ). Fits directly beneath the printer and increases paper feeding capacity for most sizes of paper up to A3. Supports the following paper sizes.
Page 51: Installing And Removing Options
Before installing an option, read the sheet packed with the option as well as the installation instructions in this chapter. Installing and Removing Options To install an option to the EPL-N4000, follow the steps in this section. Instructions on removing the options are also included. Large Capacity Paper Unit This section describes how to install the Large Capacity Paper Unit.
Page 52 Remove the packaging materials from the unit and store them for future use. Installing 1. Carefully lift the Large Capacity Paper Unit out of the box with two or more people, and place it near the printer. Options cut here...
Page 53 2. Lock the casters at the bottom of the unit by pushing their levers down. 3. At the back of the unit, push the power cable into the slot. Options...
Page 54 Grasp the printer at the locations indicated below. left side 5. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit. Options right side...
Page 55 6. Make sure all corners of the printer fit firmly onto the unit. After installing 1. Pull out lower cassette 2 as far as it will go. Then lift it up slightly, and completely remove it. 2. Pull out lower cassette 3. Take out and open the included package of metal fittings and screws.
Page 56 3. Attach the two metal fittings with the screws as shown below. Note that the shapes of the two fittings are different. 4. Push cassette 3 back into the unit, then replace cassette 2. 5. Pull out cassette 4 and remove the protective materials inside. Options...
Page 57 7. Plug the cable from the Large Capacity Paper Unit into the appropriate connector at the back of the printer. 8. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 9. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug its power cord into an electrical outlet. 10. Turn on the printer.
Page 58: Duplex Unit
If lower cassettes 3, 4, and 5 are not listed on the status sheet, make sure the cable connecting the Large Capacity Paper Unit to the printer is connected securely. Duplex Unit This unit allows you to print on both sides of paper automatically.
Page 59 Installing 1. Lift the Duplex Unit with both hands, and face the left side of the printer. 2. Lower the unit to insert the two matching hooks into the slots in the MP tray’s holder. Attach the hooks to the corresponding mounting rods until you hear a click.
Page 60 4. Grasp the strap on the left side of the unit and insert the hook at the end of the strap into the printer’s slot as shown below. 5. Close the Duplex Unit until it clicks. 3-12 Options...
Page 61 After installing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the Duplex Unit is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
Page 62 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. Removing 1. Unplug the cord of Duplex Unit from its connector. 2. Open the unit’s DM cover by pulling up its lever.
Page 63 3. After completely opening the cover, lift it up slightly. 4. Unhook the hook at the end of the strap and fold it into the Duplex Unit. 5. While lifting the unit, unhook the upper right hook as shown below. 3-15 Options...
Page 64: Face-Up Tray
6. Lift up the Duplex Unit with both hands. After removing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. Face-up Tray Installation and removal procedures differ depending on whether the optional Duplex Unit is installed.
Page 65 Before installing 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 4. Unpack the Face-up Tray and remove all protective materials. Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the included sheet.
Page 66 2. Insert and tighten the two finger screws included with the Face-up Tray as shown below. 3. Attach the frame to the tray with the two remaining screws. 3-18 Options...
Page 67 4. Hook the top edge of the Face-up Tray around the metal bar to attach the tray to the printer. 5. Lower the Face-up Tray. 3-19 Options...
Page 68 After installing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. On the control panel’s Setup Menu, set . See “Using SelecType” on page 4-3.
Page 69 Tray and the optional Duplex Unit. Before installing 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 4. Unpack the Face-up Tray and remove all protective materials.
Page 70 2. Attach the cover to the printer using the two finger screws included with the Face-up Tray. 3. Holding the hook as shown below, attach it to the printer by sliding it into the slot. 3-22 Options...
Page 71 5. Lower the Face-up Tray. After installing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. On the control panel’s Setup Menu, set .
Page 72 You can open the DM cover without detaching the Face-up Tray. The tray remains angled to hold printed sheets. Removing the Face-up Tray (without the Duplex Unit installed) To remove the Face-up Tray completely from the printer, follow the instructions below. Before removing 1.
Page 73 Removing 1. Unhook the Face-up Tray by tilting it upward and lifting up slightly. Then pull it away from the printer. 2. Loosen and remove the two screws as shown below. 3-25 Options...
Page 74 3. Remove the metal bar from the printer. After removing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. Make sure to save all parts for future use.
Page 75 Removing 1. Turn the Face-up Tray upward and lift it up. 2. Detach the hook from the cover. 3-27 Options...
Page 76: Envelope Feeder
3. Loosen and remove the two screws to detach the cover. After removing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer.
Page 77 Follow the instructions below. Before installing 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 4. Unpack the Envelope Feeder and remove all protective materials.
Page 78 3. Push it straight into the printer until it clicks firmly into place. After installing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer.
Page 79 1. Slightly lift the Envelope Feeder and pull it out toward you. The Envelope Feeder does not detach easily; use sufficient force to pull it away from the printer. 2. Push the MP tray straight into the printer until it clicks firmly into place. 3-31...
Page 80: Multibin Unit
After removing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into the printer, then into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. Multibin Unit This unit can be used as a mailbox, a sorter, a multiple sorter, or a large capacity stacker.
Page 81 Large Capacity Paper Unit (see illustration). 2. Align the two pins on the bracket with the holes on the right side of the printer. Insert the pins into the Large Capacity Paper Unit, then lower the bracket until it is firmly attached.
Page 82 Installing the top bracket 1. Remove the protective cover from the top bracket. 2. With the orientation shown below, insert the two legs of the top bracket into the side brackets and push down evenly on both sides until the bracket clicks into place. stopper 3.
Page 83 1. Pull away the four clips from the box, then lift the box up. 2. Lift the Multibin Unit out of the box and place it on the floor as shown below. Remove the protective material just before installing the unit to the printer. 3-35 Options...
Page 84 3. Grasp the Multibin Unit at the solid areas shown below. Caution: Do not support the unit at the areas marked with X above (the latch on cover D and the end of the arm). Attempting so can damage the cover or the unit. 4.
Page 85 5. Lower the Multibin Unit until the plate on the Multibin Unit is slightly higher than the top of the pin on the top bracket. 6. Push the Multibin Unit horizontally into the pole on the top bracket as shown below. 3-37 Options...
Page 86 7. Lower the Multibin Unit until the pin fits completely into the hole on the plate. 8. Make sure the bottom part of the unit is set above and parallel with the printer. Locking the Multibin Unit 1. Remove the protective tape as shown below.
Page 87 2. Open cover D and detach the grip from the inside. To detach the grip, push the button near the side of the grip, lower the grip a little, then pull it away from the Multibin Unit. 3. Attach the grip on the opposite side of Multibin Unit. To do this, align the grip’s metal bracket with the slot in the top bracket, then insert the grip into the hollow on the side of Multibin Unit.
Page 88 After installing 1. Open cover D and remove all protective materials inside and outside the Multibin Unit. 2. Attach the sheet stopper by inserting its two ends into the holes on the top and bottom bin. 3-40 Options...
Page 89 To confirm that the Multibin Unit is installed correctly, print a status sheet by pushing the Enter button on the control panel two times while the printer is on line. If the unit is not listed on the status sheet, make sure the cable connecting the Multibin Unit to the printer is connected securely.
Page 90 3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 4. Unplug the cord of the Multibin Unit from its connector on the back of the printer. 5. Detach the sheet stopper by pulling its ends out of the top and bottom bins.
Page 91 Unlocking the Multibin Unit 1. Detach the grip at the back by pushing the button and pulling out the grip, as shown below. 2. Push the tab of the lock down and pull it away from the unit until it unlocks. 3-43 Options...
Page 92 3. Open cover D and attach the grip to the inside of the unit. To do so, position the grip as shown below, push it in and lift it up slightly until it clicks. Removing the Multibin Unit 1. Grasp the Multibin Unit at the solid areas below. Caution: Do not support the unit at the areas above marked with X (the latch on cover D and the end of the arm).
Page 93 2. Lift the unit up, completely away from the pin on the top bracket. 3. Move the unit away from the pole on the top bracket. 3-45 Options...
Page 94 Caution: If you place the Multibin Unit temporarily on a desk or floor, always keep the bins pointing up as shown below; doing otherwise can damage the unit. 4. Push in the plastic tabs on the inside of both side brackets, and lift up the top bracket.
Page 95: Memory Modules
After removing 1. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3. Turn on the printer. Memory modules By installing a memory module in both open slots, you can increase printer memory up to 256 MB.
Page 96 To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a memory module unless the printer is turned off. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors. 4. Remove the Multibin Unit if it is installed. See “Removing the Multibin Unit”...
Page 97 Warning: Avoid touching electrical components that are exposed after you remove the shield cover. They may be very hot if the printer has been in use. Installing 1. Slots for memory modules are located as shown below. SLOT S0...
Page 98 2. Pull the clips on each side of SLOT S1 outward. 3. Hold the memory module above SLOT S1 with the following orientation, then push it down into SLOT S1. Do not apply too much force. 4. At the right side, push the bottom corner of the memory module until the clip comes up.
Page 99 After installing 1. Replace the plate to its original position. Place the two outside tabs of the plate under the edge of the opening with the inside tabs on top of the edge. 2. Push the plate down into place. 3.
Page 100 Removing a memory module 1. Follow the steps in “Before installing” on page 3-48 to access the memory slot. 2. Pull the clips on each side of SLOT S1 or S2 outward to release the memory module. Note: SLOT S0 should always have a memory module installed. 3.
Page 101: Rom Module
ROM module Follow the instructions below to install the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit ROM module (C83232 ). Installing the ROM module 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 in “Before installing” on page 3-48. 2. Slots for ROM modules are located as shown below. 3.
Page 102: Optional Interfaces
To add a direct connection to an Ethernet system, use an optional Ethernet Card (C82362 /C82363 ). To add a serial or parallel interface to your printer, use one of the following: 32KB Serial Interface Card 32KB Parallel Interface Card C82310...
Page 103 The twinax interface is compatible with the following IBM systems: AS-400, System 36, 5251 (model 12), System 34, System 38, and 5294. When equipped with the EPSON twinax interface, the printer can be used in place of the following IBM...
Page 104 Installing 1. Turn the printer so its back faces you. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the interface slot cover and remove the cover. 3. With the component side of the optional interface card facing up, slide the interface card into the grooves of the interface slot as shown below.
Page 105: Using The Options
After installing the options, read the usage instructions below. Make sure you select the option or options that you have installed in the printer driver’s Option menu. Large Capacity Paper Unit Be sure to select the paper source in your application program when printing to the Large Capacity Paper Unit.
Page 106: Duplex Unit
The Duplex Unit enables you to print on both sides of plain paper and supports the following paper sizes. A3, A4, Ledger, Letter, HLT, Legal, GLG, Executive. To use the Duplex Unit, select the duplex function in your printer driver or in SelecType. Caution: You cannot print on labels, envelopes, or transparencies with the Duplex Unit.
Page 107 When you use the Face-up Tray with the Duplex Unit installed, you can open the DM cover without detaching the Face-up Tray. The tray remains angled to hold printed sheets. When you use the Face-up Tray without the Duplex Unit installed, temporarily remove the Face-up Tray before replacing the imaging cartridge or clearing a paper jam.
Page 108: Envelope Feeder
Monarch, Commercial 10, DL, C5 Caution: Always use the optional Envelope Feeder when you print on the envelopes listed above; otherwise, the printer will not work properly and can be damaged. Note: You can print on International B5 envelopes with the MP tray.
Page 109: Multibin Unit
Before changing the output mode, always consult your printer’s administrator and inform all other users of the changes. Have your administrator select the output mode in the SelecType on the printer’s control panel or the Remote Control Panel utility. 3-61 Options...
Page 110 When in the mailbox mode, if bin 1 (the first bin from the top) is assigned to you, you always need to select bin 1 as your output tray in the printer driver when sending a job to this printer. Make sure all users know who uses which bin. To avoid confusion, write the name of each user next to the corresponding bin on the numbered strip.
Page 111 Using it as a large capacity stacker The Multibin Unit can function as an additional output tray, in combination with the standard face-down tray. This combination allows you to print 1500 sheets in total. Note: The offset stacking mode is not available with the Multibin Unit. To avoid mixing print jobs, remove all printed sheets from every bin after you print a print job in the stacker mode.
Page 112 3-64 Options...
Page 113 Chapter 4 SelecType When to Use SelecType ........4-2 Using SelecType.
Page 114: When To Use Selectype
Appendix E. Note: Several SelecType settings that cannot be made with your application software or printer driver can be made with the Remote Control Panel utility, depending on your PC’s operating system. For more information, ask your printer’s administrator. SelecType...
Page 115: Using Selectype
Using SelecType Note: You can directly access certain menu items using the OneTouch modes. For more information, see “Using the OneTouch Modes” on page 2-7. 1. To enter SelecType mode, press Menu. 2. To change the settings, press Menu, Item, or Value. To select a new menu, press Menu.
Page 116: Selectype Menus
SelecType Menus This section gives a brief description of the menus in SelecType and lists the settings available on each menu. For more detailed descriptions of the settings, see “SelecType Settings” on page 4-7. Menu Test Menu Emulation Menu Printing Menu Tray Menu Config Menu Setup Menu...
Page 117 5 (lower cassettes 3, 4, and 5 are part of the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit.) Config Menu This menu allows you to control certain printer operations such as the Toner Save feature, RITech, and density settings. Items Font, Pitch, Condensed, T.Margin, Text, CG...
Page 118 These settings control the fonts and symbol sets when in LJ4 mode. GL2 Menu These settings are available only when the printer is in GL2 mode. PS3 Menu These settings are available only when the optional Adobe PostScript 3 Kit is installed. For more information, refer to your Adobe PostScript 3 documentation.
Page 119: Selectype Settings
I239X Menu These settings are available only when the printer is in I239X mode. SelecType Settings Read this section for a complete description of the settings available on the SelecType menus. In the following tables, bold type indicates standard factory settings.
Page 120: Emulation Menu
Emulation Menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You can specify different emulations for each interface; in other words, for each computer you connect. Since each emulation mode has its own specific options, make settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX, GL2, or I239X menus, as necessary.
Page 121 Offset Stacking * These appear only when the corresponding option is installed. Paper Source Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP tray, the optional Envelope Feeder, the standard lower paper cassette, or from an optional lower paper cassette.
Page 122 Orientation Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. This page is printed in portrait orientation. Note: You can also make this setting directly from OneTouch Mode 1. Out Bin Specifies the output destination if you have installed either the optional Face-up Tray or Multibin Unit.
Page 123: Tray Menu
Binding Specifies the binding direction of the printout. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is installed. Start Page Specifies whether printing starts from the front or back side of the page. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is installed.
Page 124 Item LC3 Type* LC4 Type* LC5 Type* * These appear only when the corresponding option is installed. MP Tray Size Allows you to set the paper size for the MP tray. Note: You can also make the MP Tray Size setting directly from OneTouch Mode 2.
Page 125: Config Menu
You can also make the RITech setting directly from OneTouch Mode 2. Toner Save Turns the Toner Save mode on or off. 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.
Page 126 Caution: Be sure that the printed image does not exceed the edge of paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. Left Offset Makes fine adjustments to the horizontal position of the printing on the page. This is useful for fine adjustment when you are using the manual feed mode.
Page 127 Size Ignore Selects whether a paper size error is ignored. Turning this item on causes the printer to print even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified size of paper. This may cause smudges because of toner that is not transferred onto the paper properly.
Page 128: Setup Menu
Time Out Sets the length of time the printer waits when it is on line and no new data is received. When this time is up, the printer searches for new print data on other channels.
Page 129 ON, you cannot use the Face-up Tray even though it is physically installed in the printer. Note: After changing this setting, reset the printer to make the new setting effective. To reset the printer, press the Continue and SelecType buttons simultaneously. Alternatively, turn off the printer, then after 5 seconds, turn it back on.
Page 130 To reset the printer, press the Continue and SelecType buttons simultaneously. Alternatively, turn off the printer, then after 5 seconds, turn it back on. Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the On Line light is not blinking when you reset the printer. Page Count Displays the total number of sheets printed by this printer.
Page 131: Parallel Menu
If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated for printing data. The default setting is Normal. Note: After changing this setting, reset the printer to make the new setting effective. To reset the printer, press the Continue and SelecType buttons simultaneously. Alternatively, turn off the printer, then after 5 seconds, turn it back on.
Page 132: Network Menu
To reset the printer, press the Continue and SelecType buttons simultaneously. Alternatively, turn off the printer, then after 5 seconds, turn it back on. Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the On Line light is not blinking when you reset the printer. 4-20...
Page 133: Aux Menu
To reset the printer, press the Continue and SelecType buttons simultaneously. Alternatively, turn off the printer, then after 5 seconds, turn it back on. Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the On Line light is not blinking when you reset the printer. LJ4 Menu...
Page 134 ** These may not appear depending on the country of purchase. Note: If you always use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver in your software, you should change settings using your software. The software settings always override the LJ4 menu options.
Page 135: Gl2 Menu
These functions are included for users of particular operating systems, such as Unix. GL2 Menu The EPSON GL/2 mode emulates a plotter, allowing you to use software which requires a plotter for output. This mode has two operation modes, the GLlike and LJ4GL2 modes. GLlike emulates Hewlett-Packard’s pen plotters while LJ4GL2 emulates HP’s...
Page 136 Item Join Pen 0 through 6 GL-Mode Specifies the GL/2 operation mode; either GLlike (HP pen plotter emulation) or LJ4GL2 (HP LaserJet 4 GL/2 emulation). Scale Specifies the original output size from the plotter’s software. The actual output size will be reduced to the Page Size set in the Printing Menu.
Page 137: Ps3 Menu
GLlike mode for which you can set the thickness. Before you start printing in the GL/2 mode You may need to change the printer settings, depending on your output needs. Check the printer’s settings to make sure they match the data you are trying to print.
Page 138: Escp2 And Fx Menus
ESCP2 and FX Menus This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in ESCP2 or FX emulation mode. The same menu items are available for both emulation modes unless specifically mentioned otherwise. Item Font...
Page 139 Font Specifies the font which is used for printing. Pitch Specifies the pitch (the horizontal spacing) of the font in fixed pitch, measured in cpi (characters per inch), or you can choose proportional spacing. Condensed Turns condensed printing on or off. T.Margin Sets the distance from the top of the page to the baseline of the first printable line.
Page 140 Auto LF If you set this option to Off , the printer does not send an automatic line-feed (LF) command with each carriage-return (CR). If this is set to On , a line-feed command is sent with each carriage-return.
Page 141: I239X Menu
* Depends on whether Letter (63) or A4 (67) paper has been selected. Code Page Specifies the character table. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text based in the selected character table. Alt. Graphics Turns the Alternate Graphics option on or off.
Page 142 4-30 SelecType...
Page 143 Cleaning the printer case......5-44 Transporting the Printer ........5-44 Finding a new place for the printer .
Page 144: Introduction
Optimizing print quality Also included is a complete description of the status, error, and warning messages shown on the printer’s control panel display. Preventing Paper Feed and Paper Jam Problems To prevent frequent paper feed or paper jam problems, use this checklist of corrective measures.
Page 145: Clearing Paper Jams
Note: Check for jams at all paper sources or paths indicated on the control panel. The printer cannot resume printing if the jams are not cleared. The control panel shows up to four paper sources or paths at the same time. Other areas where jams may be occurring will be shown on the control panel after you have checked all indicated jams.
Page 146 Make sure you are using the correct paper size and that your paper meets the specifications for this printer. 4. Reinstall the cassette. 5. Clear other paper jams that are indicated on the control panel.
Page 147 6. After that, if the control panel still indicates completely remove the indicated cassette. 7. Carefully remove any sheets that have fed part way into the printer. 8. Reinstall the removed cassette. Caution: if you completely removed a cassette, be sure to put it back into its original position.
Page 148 Make sure you are using the correct paper size and that your paper meets the specifications for this printer. 4. Clear any other paper jams indicated on the control panel. 5. After that, if the control panel still indicates completely remove the MP tray.
Page 149 7. Reinstall the removed tray and reinsert the paper. This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside cover 1. Open cover A on the left side of the printer. If the optional Duplex Unit is installed, open cover DM first, then open cover A.
Page 150 Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water.
Page 151 4. If necessary, open the front cover to remove the imaging cartridge and any paper left in the paper feed path, and then reinsert the imaging cartridge. If you do not find any jammed paper, it may be in another area.
Page 152 This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside cover B or C. 1. Open the indicated cover (B or C on left side of the printer). 2. Carefully remove any paper you find jammed inside the cover. If you do not find any, paper may be jammed in another area.
Page 153 Make sure you are using the correct paper size and that your paper meets the specifications for this printer. If you do not find any jammed paper, reinstall the tray into the cassette.
Page 154 3, and pull out both the lower cassette 4 and 5 as far as they will go. 6. Carefully remove any sheets that have fed part way into the printer. Warning: Be careful not to touch any of the sharp parts inside the printer.
Page 155 Make sure you are using the correct envelope size and that your envelopes meet the specifications for this printer. 3. Clear any other paper jams indicated on the control panel.
Page 156 (D is part of an option) This message indicates that paper jam may be occurring inside of cover D, or the optional Multibin Unit. 1. Open cover D on left side of the optional Multibin Unit. Carefully remove any paper you find jammed in cover D or the Multibin Unit.
Page 157 4. Check the bins for any jammed paper and remove it. 5. When the paper jam is cleared completely, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. If the control panel indicates another area, clear the paper jam there. (DM is part of an option) This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside cover DM, or the optional Duplex Unit.
Page 158 2. Open the transparent cover inside. 3. Carefully remove any paper you find jammed in cover DM. If you cannot find any jammed paper, it may be in another area. 4. Close cover DM. If you removed the Envelope Feeder, reinstall it.
Page 159: Print Quality Problems
Lighten the Density setting using the printer driver or the SelecType Config Menu. Clean the paper path inside the printer with a clean, soft, and lint- free cloth. See “Cleaning the Printer” on page 5-42. Clean internal printer components by printing several pages with only one character per page.
Page 160 Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment. You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters appear distorted or broken.
Page 161 The problem may be with your software program or interface cable. Print out a status sheet. If blank pages continue to print, the problem may be with the printer. Turn off the printer and contact your dealer. Printed image is light or faint Darken the Density setting using the printer driver or the SelecType Config Menu.
Page 162: Option Problems
Non-printed side of the page is dirty Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Remove the imaging cartridge and then clean the paper path of the printer using a soft, lint-free cloth. See “Cleaning the Printer” on page 5-42 for more information.
Page 163: Other Problems
Even with additional memory installed, complex pages don’t print and the Mem Overflow message still appears. The Page Protect setting in the printer driver or SelecType may need to be changed. You may not have enough memory installed. If you are printing at 600 dpi, printing at 300 dpi may solve the problem.
Page 164 “Replacing the Imaging Cartridge” on page 5-36. The printer doesn’t print and the On Line light is off. Press the On Line button once to put the printer on line (the On Line light comes on). A font selected with software commands won’t print.
Page 165 SelecType Setup Menu. For more information, see Chapter 4, “SelecType”. You may not have reset the printer after making settings. Press the ALT and Continue buttons at the same time to reset the printer and enable the new settings. Cover A will not close completely The imaging cartridge is not installed correctly.
Page 166: Status And Error Messages
The paper type setting in the printer driver, or in SelecType, is different from the type of paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the correct type of paper is loaded in the printer; then press the Continue button to clear the message.
Page 167 Cover A Open Cover A, on the left side of the printer, is open. Pull up the latch on cover A, then close the cover by pushing it into the printer. Warning: Do not touch the hot areas indicated on the caution labels inside cover A.
Page 168 There is not enough memory for duplex printing. The printer prints only on the top side and ejects the paper. To correct this error, follow the directions below. Continue or (2) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset at the same time. corrected automatically.
Page 169 Image Crtg ID Error The printer recognizes that the imaging cartridge installed in your printer is not correct. Make sure you are using the proper EPSON imaging cartridge and replace it if needed. See “Replacing the Imaging Cartridge” on page 5-36.
Page 170 Invalid Option An option is installed incorrectly or is invalid for this printer. See “Printer Options” on page 3-2 to make sure you are using options made for this printer, or see “Installing and Removing Options” on page 3-3 to reinstall the options.
Page 171 To correct the error, press Continue. If the message remains, press Reset. You can also clear this error by turning the printer off and back on again. However, it may be necessary to reduce the number or size of fonts, reduce the number or size of graphics, lower the resolution, or add more memory to the printer.
Page 172 Reduce the images or texts on the print job, or install an optional memory module. See “Memory modules” on page 3-47. Offline The printer is not ready to print. Press the On Line button. 5-30 Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
Page 173 Outbin Select Error The printer cannot feed paper to the output tray you selected, because of a paper size discrepancy or other problem. The printed sheet is fed to the face-down tray. Paper Out xxx yyy There is no paper in the specified paper source (xxx). Load paper of the indicated size (yyy) into the paper source.
Page 174 (1) exit SelecType by pressing Continue or On Line (the new setting is activated after the current print job is finished), or (2) reset the printer by pressing ALT and Reset at the same time.
Page 175 3-30. Then turn off the printer, wait 5 seconds, and turn the printer back on. Standby The printer is in its low power state; however, it is still on line if the On Line light is on. Toner Low The printer is almost out of toner.
Page 176 Turn Paper LC x The paper in the indicated lower cassette has been loaded incorrectly. See “Loading paper in the lower cassettes” on page 1-6, and reinsert the paper correctly. Warming Up The printer is warming up. 5-34 Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
Page 177: Hex Dump Mode
3. Run any program that causes the printer to print. Your printer prints out all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format. 4. To turn off the Hex Dump Mode, turn off the printer or reset it by pressing and holding the ALT and Continue buttons at the same time until you see the message display.
Page 178: Replacing The Imaging Cartridge
S051060 cartridge that is specially designed for your high-quality 600-dpi printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Gently open the printer cover. Remove the imaging cartridge by pulling the tab on the front of the cartridge up and toward you.
Page 179 5. Remove the attached sheet. 6. Open cover A by pulling the latch, then open the front cover. Warning: When opening the printer, do not touch the hot areas indicated on the caution labels inside cover A. latch Troubleshooting and Maintenance...
Page 180 7. Holding the grip and the tab on the imaging cartridge, insert it into the printer until it is housed completely. 8. Make sure the tab is pushed down and flush with the imaging cartridge. Otherwise, you cannot close the front cover or cover 9.
Page 181 10. Release the front cover; it will close automatically. 11. Close cover A by pushing it up and into the printer. Warning: Do not touch the hot areas indicated on the caution labels inside cover A. Caution: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed.
Page 182: Optimizing Print Quality
Optimizing Print Quality Your printer provides you with a number of ways to print your documents to achieve the highest possible quality. The two features discussed here are EPSON’s Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) and Enhanced MicroGray (Enh. MG). Resolution Improvement Technology Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is EPSON’s...
Page 183: Enhanced Microgray
Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you select darker printing, you may need to replace the toner cartridge more often. Enhanced MicroGray Enhanced MicroGray (Enh. MG) is EPSON’s new printer technology created especially for high quality output of photos and other detailed images.
Page 184: Resetting The Printer
Reset the settings for the emulation mode and interface you are using now by holding down ALT and Reset until on the display. You can reset the printer anytime a printout is not being sent on the interface you are using.
Page 185: Cleaning Inside Cover A
Opening the printer exposes the fuser and paper path parts, which is marked by a caution label. If the printer has been in use, the fuser may be hot; do not touch it. Let the printer cool before you clean the inside.
Page 186: Cleaning The Printer Case
Cleaning the printer case If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer and clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent. Caution: Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover; these chemicals can damage the imaging cartridge, its components and the case.
Page 187: Finding A New Place For The Printer
Finding a new place for the printer When relocating the printer, allow adequate space for easy operation and maintenance as shown below. 100mm 1223mm 500mm 1019mm To install any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space.
Page 188 Caution: Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Page 189: Technical Specifications
Printer ........
Page 190: Paper Specifications
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Page 191 Caution: Only load the paper sizes listed above. Available paper types and sizes depend on the paper source being used. See Chapter 1, “Printing with the EPL-N4000”. Printable area: Note: Printable area varies according to the emulation mode. 4 mm minimum margin on all sides (3.4 mm minimum left and right margin when...
Page 192: Printer
Up to 500 sheets in lower cassette 2 Face down 500 sheets HP LaserJet4 emulation (LJ4 mode) HP-GL/2 emulation (GL2 mode) ESC/P 24-pin printer emulation (ESC/P 2 mode) ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode) IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode) Adobe PostScript 3...
Page 193: Environmental
Power consumption * in Standby mode * No option installed Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Operation: 5 to 32ºC (41 to 89ºF) Storage: 0 to 35ºC (32 to 95ºF)
Page 194: Interface
Interface Parallel interface The parallel (IEEE 1284-I compliant) interface connector pin assignments are shown in the table below. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Pin No. Direction IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT...
Page 195 When low, DATA is valid. Latch pulse used to read in extensibility request values. Always high. Used to transfer data and addresses from the host to the printer with handshaking via PeriphAck (Busy). Forward channel data. Extensibility request value. Not used.
Page 196 When switched from low to high, generates an interrupt that notifies the host that there is data available. Used to transfer data from the printer to the host with handshaking via HostAck (nAutoFd). High signal indicates that the printer is not ready to receive data.
Page 197 PError/AckDataReq/nAckReverse Compatibility mode: Negotiation phase: Reverse data transfer phase: Reverse final phase: ECP mode: Set/Xflag Compatibility mode: Negotiation phase: Reverse data transfer phase: Reverse idle phase: ECP mode: High signal indicates that a feed jam occurred in the paper supply section, or that there is no paper in the paper tray.
Page 198 Afterwards, this signal is set high when PtrClk (nAck) is set low. In nibble mode, setting this signal low indicates to the printer that the host is ready to receive data. When this signal is subsequently set high, it indicates that the host received the data.
Page 199 Compatibility mode: Negotiation phase: Reverse data transfer phase: Reverse final phase: ECP mode: When a low signal is detected, the printer is deemed to be BUSY until the low signal is released. Always high. Always high. Low when switching to reverse direction.
Page 200: Ethernet Interface
Reverse idle phase: ECP mode: Twisted pair return signal. Connected to the printer chassis. This signal and GND are connected. Pull up to + 5 V with 1 k . Ethernet Interface You can use an IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX straight-through shield twisted pair modular cable via RJ45 connector.
Page 201: Options And Consumables
Paper types: Plain paper, such as copier paper, and recycled paper Transparencies Labels Power supply: DC 5V and 24V supplied by the printer (16 to 24 lb) or 20 lb paper) or 20 lb paper) or 20 lb paper) Technical Specifications...
Page 202: Duplex Unit (C81304
14.6 seconds or less for the first A4 or Letter-size sheet; 28 pages per minute for subsequent A4 or Letter-size sheets (from lower cassette 1 to face-down tray) DC 5V and 24V supplied by the printer 369 mm (14.5 inches) 484 mm (19.1 inches) 92 mm (3.6 inches)
Page 203: Multibin Unit (C81305
A3, A4, A5, Ledger, Legal, GLG, Letter, Executive, HLT, F4 Paper type: Plain paper, recycled paper Paper weight: 60 to 90 g/m Power supply: DC 5V and 24V supplied by the printer Dimensions and weight: Height 465 mm (18.3 inches) Width 539 mm (21.2 inches) Depth 590 mm (23.2 inches)
Page 204: Envelope Feeder (C81307
5% print ratio, your cartridge may print fewer pages. A-16 Technical Specifications Monarch, C10, DL, C5 DC 5V and 24V supplied by the printer 133 mm (5.2 inches) 444 mm (17.5 inches) 278 mm (10.9 inches) 3 kg (6.6 lb) 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F)
Page 205: Appendix B Symbol Sets
In EPSON GL/2 Mode ........
Page 206: Introduction To Symbol Sets
Introduction to Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Normally, your software handles fonts and symbols, so you probably never need to adjust the printer's settings.
Page 207: In Lj4 Emulation Mode
German, Spanish, Norweg2, French2, HP German, JIS ASCll, HP Spanish, Chinese, IRV, Swedis2, Portuguese, IBM Portuguese, and IBM Spanish. These are partial variations of the Roman-8 set. ** "Bitmap" means the "Line Printer" typeface. Symbol set Available typefaces ID for ESC (...
Page 208 The 35 and 43 typefaces refer to those shown in the table below: Flareserif 821 SWC Incised 901 SWC Clarendon Condensed SWC Ribbon 131 SWC Original Garamond SWC Audrey Two SWC Zapf Humanist 601 SWC Swiss 742 Condensed SWC Swiss 721 SWM Dutch 801 SWM Courier SWC Letter Gothic SWC...
Page 209 Roman-8 (8U) Roman Extension (0E) Symbol Sets...
Page 210 ECM94-1 (0N) Legal (1U) Symbol Sets...
Page 211 8859-2 ISO (2N) PsMath (5M) Symbol Sets...
Page 212 8859-9 ISO(5N) WiTurkish (5T) Symbol Sets...
Page 213 MsPublishing (6J) VeMath (6M) Symbol Sets...
Page 214 DeskTop (7J) Math-8 (8M) B-10 Symbol Sets...
Page 215 WiE.Europe (9E) PcTk437 (9T) B-11 Symbol Sets...
Page 216 Windows (9U) PsText (10J) B-12 Symbol Sets...
Page 217 IBM-US (10U) IBM-DN (11U) B-13 Symbol Sets...
Page 218 McText (12J) PcMultilingual (12U) B-14 Symbol Sets...
Page 219 VeInternational (13J) VeUS (14J) B-15 Symbol Sets...
Page 220 PiFont (15U) PcE.Europe (17U) B-16 Symbol Sets...
Page 221 Symbol (19M) WiAnsi (19U) B-17 Symbol Sets...
Page 222 Wingdings (579L) OCR A (0O) B-18 Symbol Sets...
Page 223 OCR B (1O) OCR B Extension (3Q) B-19 Symbol Sets...
Page 224 Code 3-9 (0Y) EAN/UPC (8Y) B-20 Symbol Sets...
Page 225: International Set For Iso Sets
International Set for ISO sets To obtain the symbol sets listed below, substitute the characters in the ANSI ASCII sets with the characters in the table below. Iso set ANSI ASCII (0U) Norweg 1 (0D) French (0F) HP German (0G) Italian (0l) JlS ASCII (0K) Swedis 2 (0S)
Page 226: In Esc/P 2 Or Fx Mode
In ESC/P 2 or FX Mode PC 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 EPSON Roman Courier SWC EPSON Sans serif EPSON Prestige EPSON Script Letter Gothic Swiss 721 Dutch 801 SWM* OCR B OCR A * Available only in ESC/P 2 mode.
Page 227 PC437 (U.S./Standard Europe) PC850 (Multilingual) PC860 (Portuguese) B-23 Symbol Sets...
Page 228 PC863 (Canadian-French) PC865 (Norwegian) PC857 (PcTurk2) PC852 (East Europe) B-24 Symbol Sets...
Page 229 BRASCII Abicomp Italic No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic character table. B-25 Symbol Sets...
Page 230: International Character Sets
International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets using either SelecType or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France” in SelecType, the characters in the “France” row in the table below are used in the italic character table.
Page 231: Characters Available With The Esc
Characters available with the ESC (^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC (^ command. B-27 Symbol Sets...
Page 232: In I239X Emulation Mode
Available fonts are EPSON Sans Serif, Courier SWC, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script. In EPSON GL/2 Mode Available symbol sets in EPSON GL/2 mode are the same as those in LaserJet 4 emulation mode. Refer to the section on LaserJet 4 mode. B-28...
Page 233: Appendix C Command Summary
Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands ..... . C-2 GL/2 context commands......C-6 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands .
Page 234: Laserjet 4 (Lj4) Emulation Commands
Your printer has the ability to emulate the following printers depending on the printer emulation mode: LJ-4 Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 (PCL5e) ESC/P2 EPSON LQ-570 (24-pin) EPSON FX-870/1170, or LX-100 (9-pin) GL/2 Hewlett-Packard GL/2 graphics language In addition, the following printer control languages are supported:...
Page 235 Page control Paper (Media) source Page size Paper Size Selection Page length Output (Media) bin Orientation Print direction Top margin Text length Left margin Right margin Clear horizontal margins Perforation skip Horizontal Motion Index (HMI) Vertical Motion Index (VMI) Line spacing Alphanumeric ID (Media selection by type only) Cursor positioning...
Page 236 Primary style Secondary style Primary font stroke weight Secondary font stroke weight Primary typeface family Secondary typeface family Primary font default Secondary font default Enable underline Disable underline Transparent print data Font management Assign font ID Font and character control Set symbol set Define symbol set Symbol set control...
Page 237 Print model Select current pattern Select source transparency mode Select pattern transparency mode Rectangle width (PCL unit) Rectangle width (decipoints) Rectangle height (PCL unit) Rectangle height (decipoints) Fill rectangular area User-defined pattern management/creation Pattern ID Define pattern User-defined pattern control Set pattern reference point Macros Macro ID...
Page 238: Gl/2 Context Commands
GL/2 context commands Dual context extensions Enter PCL mode Reset Primary font Secondary font Scalable or bitmapped fonts Palette extensions Transparency mode Screened vectors Number of pens Vector Group Arc absolute Arc relative Absolute arc three point Bezier absolute Bezier relative Plot absolute Plot relative Pen down...
Page 239 Character Group Select standard font Select alternate font Absolute direction Relative direction Absolute character size Relative character size Character slant Extra space Standard font definition Alternate font definition Character fill mode Label origin Label Define label terminator Character plot Transparent data Define variable text path Line and fill attribute group Line type...
Page 240: Esc/P 2 And Fx Commands
ESC/P 2 and FX Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the ESC/P 2 and FX emulation modes. ESC/P 2 mode General operation Initialize printer Control paper loading/ejecting Paper feeding Carriage return Form feed Line feed Select 1/8-inch line spacing...
Page 241 Print position motion Set absolute horizontal print position Set relative horizontal print position Set absolute vertical print position Set relative vertical print position Set horizontal tabs Tab horizontally Set vertical tabs Tab vertically Advance paper n/180 inch Reverse paper n/180 inch Font selection Select typeface Select font by pitch and point...
Page 242 Font enhancement Select condensed printing Cancel condensed printing Select double-width printing (one line) Turn double-width printing on/off Cancel double-width printing (one line) Turn double-height printing on/off Select double-strike printing Cancel double-strike printing Select superscript printing Select subscript printing Cancel superscript/subscript printing Select line/score Turn underline on/off Select character style...
Page 243: Fx Mode
Tab vertically Set vertical tabs Note: Your printer will not print characters beyond one page length (set with the ESC C or ESC C 0 commands), while an FX printer might print them. Horizontal motion Set absolute horizontal print position...
Page 244 Overall printing style Select letter quality or draft Note: The print quality and speed cannot be changed even if you send the ESC x command. Select typeface family Master select Print size and character width Select 10 cpi Select 12 cpi Turn proportional mode on/off Select condensed mode Cancel condensed mode...
Page 245 Enable upper control codes User Defined Characters Define user-defined characters Note: The appearance of characters defined using ESC & may differ slightly from an actual FX printer. Copy ROM to RAM Select user-defined set Printable code area expansion Bit image...
Page 246: Pjl Commands
PJL Commands This section lists the available commands for printer job language mode (PJL). For more information on PJL, refer to the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual from Hewlett-Packard. COMMENT @PJL COMMENT [words] [<CR>] <LF> DEFAULT @PJL DEFAULT [LPARM: ***] variable = value [<CR>] <LF>...
Page 247: I239X Emulation Commands
I239X Emulation Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the I239X emulation mode. For more information on these commands, see IBM’s 2390/2391 reference manual. Page format Printable area Set page length in lines Set page length in inches...
Page 248: Text
Paper feeding/print position motion Carriage return Line feed Form feed Move paper vertically (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) Automatic line feed Reverse line feed Back space Space Horizontal tab Vertical tab Move current print position (1/120 inch) Set top of form Text Font selection Select 10 pitch font...
Page 249: Auxiliary Functions
Font enhancement Continuous overscore Continuous underline Score select Select print type style Begin double-width printing by line Begin double-width printing by line End double-width printing by line Double-width printing Begin emphasized (bold) print End emphasized (bold) print Begin double-strike print End double-strike print Bit image Normal-density bit image graphics...
Page 250: Agm Mode
AGM mode Line spacing Set line spacing for graphics (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) Set line spacing for text (n/60 inch) Paper feeding/print position motion Move paper vertically (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) Line feed Bit image Normal-density bit image graphics Double-density bit image graphics (half speed) Double-density bit image graphics...
Page 251: Appendix D Working With Fonts
Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts........D-2 Available Fonts .
Page 252: Printer And Screen Fonts
These kinds of problems usually occur if you use an emulation other than LJ4 or when you are trying to print fonts that are not installed in the printer. If you have font problems, read “Printer and Screen Fonts” below to find out how to fix them.
Page 253: Available Fonts
The following table lists the fonts that are installed on your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your software's font list if you are using the driver provided with the printer. (If you are using a different driver, all of these fonts may not be available.) The fonts provided with the printer are shown in the following table.
Page 254 ESC/P 2 and FX modes Font name EPSON Roman EPSON Sans serif Courier SWC EPSON Prestige EPSON Script Swiss 721 SWM* Dutch 801 SWM* Letter Gothic SWC * Available only in ESC/P 2 mode. Font name OCR A OCR B...
Page 255: I239X Mode
I239X mode Font name EPSON Sans serif Courier SWC EPSON Prestige EPSON Gothic EPSON Presentor EPSON Orator EPSON Script Font name OCR B To see the font samples, use the Test Menu in SelecType. Make sure that paper is loaded.
Page 256: Adding More Fonts
Fonts that reside on your computer’s hard disk can be downloaded, or transferred, to the printer so they can be printed. Downloaded fonts, also called soft fonts, remain in printer memory until you turn off the printer or otherwise reinitialize it. If you plan on downloading many fonts, make sure your printer has sufficient memory.
Page 257: Appendix E Map Of Selectype Menus
Appendix E Map of SelecType Menus Switching between SelecType Menus ..... . . E-2 Map of SelecType Menus...
Page 258: Switching Between Selectype Menus
Switching between SelecType Menus The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. Pressing the Menu button displays the next menu. Pressing the Alt + Menu buttons displays the prior menu. )Appear only when corresponding option is installed. Map of SelecType Menus...
Page 259 Map of SelecType Menus...
Page 260 Map of SelecType Menus...
Page 261: Glossary
(characters per inch) A measure of the size of fixed-width text characters. default A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. dots per inch (dpi) The number of dots per inch is a measure of printer resolution. The higher the number of dots, the higher the resolution.
Page 262 The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as downloaded fonts) is stored in memory temporarily. See also RAM and ROM.
Page 263 A font that is stored permanently in the printer’s memory. resolution A measure of the fineness and clarity of images produced by the printer or monitor. Printer resolution is measured in dots per inch. Monitor resolution is measured in pixels.
Page 264 See outline font. SelecType A feature of the printer that allows you to set printer values and control most of the printer's functions from the control panel. serif The small decorative strokes that come off the main lines of a character.
Page 265 Auto LF setting, 4-28 AUX Menu, 4-21 Bi-D setting, 4-19 Binding setting, 4-11 Bit Image setting, 4-28 Buffer Size setting, 4-19, 4-21 Buttons on printer, 2-4 to 2-6 CG Table setting, 4-27 Character Set setting, 4-29 Cleaning inside printer, 5-42 printer case, 5-44...
Page 266 Hex dump, 5-35 I239X Menu, 4-29 Image Optimum setting, 4-15 Imaging cartridge replacing, 5-36 specifications, A-16 Indicator lights on printer, 2-3 to 2-4 Installing Duplex Unit, 3-10 Envelope Feeder, 3-29 Face-up Tray, 3-16 Large Capacity Paper Unit, 3-3 memory module, 3-48...
Page 267 Mailbox mode, 3-62 Manual Feed mode, 1-12 setting, 2-7, 4-10 Memory module, 3-47 Menu button on printer, 2-5 Messages, 5-24 to 5-34 Modes ESCP2 emulation, 4-26 FX emulation, 4-26 GL2, 4-23 GL-Mode, 4-24 I239X, 4-29 mailbox, 3-62 multiple sorter, 3-62...
Page 268 Toner Save setting, 2-8, 4-13 Toner setting, 4-17 Top Offset setting, 4-14 Transparencies, 1-3 Transporting printer, 5-44 Troubleshooting error messages, 5-24 to 5-34 paper jams, 5-3 print quality, 5-17 Value button on printer, 2-5 IN-4 Wide A4 setting, 4-9 ZeroChar setting, 4-28...
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Epson EPL-N4000 Reference Manual

Getting Started

Chapter 1 Printing with the EPL-N4000

Chapter 2 Control Panel

Chapter 3 Options

Chapter 4 Selectype

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Symbol Sets

Appendix C Command Summary

Appendix D Working with Fonts

Appendix E Map of Selectype Menus

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