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Where to Find Information
Setup Guide (this manual)
Contains information on how to place the printer, assembling the
printer and installing the printer driver.
Online guides
Reference Guide
❏ How to use the printer
❏ How to solve the problems
❏ How to keep your printer in good condition
❏ Safety information and technical specifications
Online Help for each printer software
Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the
printer software that controls your printer. Online Help is
automatically installed when you install the printer software.
The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes
the following online guides as well as the printer
driver.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or
Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later, must be installed
in your computer to read the Online Guide.
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Page 1: Where To Find Information
Where to Find Information Setup Guide (this manual) Contains information on how to place the printer, assembling the printer and installing the printer driver. Online guides The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes the following online guides as well as the printer driver. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
® Laser Printer Setup Guide Safety Instructions ..... 1 1 Removing the Protective Materials ..6 2 Finding a Place for the Printer . - Page 3 Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. Follow the precautions below carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE which is marked CAUTION! HIGH TEMPERATURE. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot. - Page 5 ❏ Never force printer components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it. ❏ Be sure to keep consumables out of the reach of children. ❏ Do not leave jammed paper inside of the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.
- Page 6 ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
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Page 7: Safety Information
Safety Information Laser safety labels Warning: The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the IEC60825 specifications. - Page 8 The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The EPSON EPL-N2120 laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk...
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Page 9: Removing The Protective Materials
Removing the Protective Materials Before installing the imaging cartridge and the paper cassette, you must first remove the protective materials from the printer. Follow these steps to remove the printer’s protective materials: Removing the Protective Materials... - Page 10 Removing the Protective Materials...
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Page 11: Finding A Place For The Printer
Finding a Place for the Printer Allow adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. 2 0 c m 7 0 c m 8 7 . 8 c m 2 0 c m 2 0 c m 1 3 5 . 4 c m 4 0 c m 7 2 c m Additional space needed for options;... - Page 12 Always follow the precautions below when finding a place to locate the printer. ❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. ❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
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Page 13: Assembling The Printer
Assembling the Printer Installing the Imaging Cartridge Handling precautions: ❏ When handling the imaging cartridge, always place them on a clean smooth surface. ❏ If toner gets onto your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately. ❏... - Page 14 Follow these steps to install the imaging cartridge: 1. While holding the imaging cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly. 2. Pull the clear seal all the way out with firm, even pressure. Assembling the Printer...
- Page 15 3. Press the latch on the left side of the printer and open the printer cover. 4. Turn the arrow on the cartridge to the printer cover side and slide the cartridge into place. Align the guides on both sides, then insert the cartridge firmly.
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Page 16: Installing The Options
Installing the Options If you purchased any options with the printer, install them before plugging in the printer. To install the 250-Sheet Paper Casssette Unit, 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit and the Duplex Unit, refer to the manual for each option. Installing a Memory Module By installing a DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module), you can increase printer memory up to 528 MB. - Page 17 Warning: Be careful when working inside the printer as some components are sharp and may cause injury. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplug the power cord. 2. Open the printer cover by pressing the latch, then remove the printer’s right side cover.
- Page 18 4. Push the clips on each side of the RAM slot outward. 5. Align the two depressions on the base of the DIMM with the protrusions inside the RAM slot to determine the position of attachment. 6. Insert one end of the DIMM into the slot and push until the retaining clip comes up.
- Page 19 8. Replace the shield cover, then secure it with its screws. Caution: When replacing the shield cover, be sure not to pinch the wires inside the printer between the printer case and the shield cover. Installing the Options...
- Page 20 9. Replace the printer’s right side cover. 10. Press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut. To verify that memory is correctly installed, print a status sheet. For instructions on how to print a status sheet, see “Printing a status sheet”...
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Page 21: Installing A Rom Module
Installing a ROM Module The availability of optional ROM modules that expand your printer’s features differ, depending on the country of purchase. Caution: Before you install a ROM module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. - Page 22 3. Loosen the screws that secure the shield cover, then remove the shield cover. screws 4. Insert the ROM module all the way into the slot as shown below. The button at the top of the slot will jut out when the module is inserted correctly.
- Page 23 5. Replace the shield cover, then secure it with its screws. Caution: When replacing the shield cover, be sure not to pinch the wires inside the printer between the printer case and the shield cover. Installing the Options...
- Page 24 6. Replace the printer’s right side cover. 7. Press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut. To verify that the ROM module is correctly installed, print a status sheet. If the module is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling.
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Page 25: Installing An Interface Card
Installing an Interface Card Your printer comes with a Type B interface slot. Various optional interface cards are available to expand your printer’s interface options. See the Reference Guide for more details on optional interface cards. Caution: Before you install the interface card, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. - Page 26 Note: When inserting the interface card, make sure that the component side of the card is on the left. 4. Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws. To confirm that the interface card is installed correctly, print a status sheet.
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Page 27: Testing And Connecting The Printer
Testing and Connecting the Printer Plugging in the Printer Make sure the printer is turned off. Insert the power cord into the back of the pritner. Then plug the other end into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Testing the Printer To test whether the printer is set up correctly, print a status sheet. -
Page 28: Loading Paper
Loading paper Fan a stack of A4 size paper, then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Load the paper in the MP tray. printable surface up Printing a status sheet 1. Turn on the printer. After about 13 seconds, the display shows Ready. -
Page 29: Connecting To The Computer
Connecting to the Computer To connect your computer to the printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compatible. Your printer also has room for an optional Type-B interface connector. See “Installing an Interface Card” on page 22 for more information. -
Page 30: Installing The Printer Software
4.0. With it, you can make various settings such as print quality and paper size. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility allows you to view printer status information such as the amount of toner remaining and check for any printer errors. - Page 31 Note: If the EPSON Installation Program screen does not appear automatically, click Start and choose Run. Then, enter D:\EPSETUP.EXE and click OK (substitute the appropriate drive letter if necessary). To install other software, please see the Reference Guide. Installing the Printer Software...
- Page 32 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. EPSON UK LTD. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Phone: (562) 981-3840 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Fax: (562) 290-5220 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A.