Epson EPL-N2500 Setup

Laser Printer
Setup
Assembling the Printer
Removing the Protective Materials
Finding a Place for the Printer
Allow adequate space for easy operation and maintenance.
The illustration shows the recommended amount of space.
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
loundspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
c Caution:
Avoid locations that are subject to
direct sunlight, excessive heat,
moisture, or dust.
Do not place the printer on a surface
that is smaller than the printer's
bottom panel. Doing so may cause
troubles on printing and feeding due
to the internal excessive load of the
printer. Be sure to locate the printer
on a flat, wide surface where the
rubber pads can be placed stably.
Testing and Connecting the Printer
Plugging in the Printer
1
Make sure the printer is turned off.
Loading Paper
1 Remove the MP tray from the printer and
remove the MP tray cover.
3 Set A4 or Letter paper into the tray with the
printable side facing up as shown below.
5 Insert the MP tray into the printer.
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Dimensions shown in the illustration below are in millimeters
2
Insert the power cord into the back of the
printer. Then plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
2 Slide the paper guides outwards as shown
below.
4 Replace the tray cover.
Front edge is flush and
as far forward as possible.
Note:
To load other paper sizes, see "Paper Handling"
in the Reference Guide in the CD-ROM.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
w Warnings must be followed c Cautions. must be observed
carefully to avoid bodily to avoid damage to your
injury. equipment.
Installing the Imaging Cartridge
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Caution:
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.
Wait for at least one hour before installing an imaging cartridge after moving it from a cool to a
warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.
Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down or stand it on its ends.
Do not open the drum's protective cover and avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light
any longer than necessary. Overexposing the cartridge may cause abnormally dark or light areas
to appear on the printed page and reduce the life of the cartridge.
1 Gently shake the imaging cartridge a few
times.
3 Open cover A.
5 Close cover A.
Testing the Printer
To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet. The status sheet contains information about
the printer, the consumable, the current settings, and the installed options, if any.
1 Turn on the printer. Wait until Ready appears on
the LCD panel.
If a status sheet cannot be printed, see "Problem Solver" in the Reference Guide in the CD-ROM.
Connecting the Printer to a Computer
Use a shielded, USB Revision 1.1 cable, or twisted-pair parallel interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compatible.
1 Make sure that both the printer and the computer are off.
2 Attach the USB or parallel interface cable to the printer. Plug the other end of the cable into the
computer's USB or parallel interface connector.
For USB interface users
Notes contain important
information and useful tips on
the operation of your printer.
2 Pull the yellow tape seal all the way out and
remove it.
Do not open this cover.
4 Insert the cartridge firmly.
2 Press the button shown in the figure below.
Press this button
3 times.
For parallel interface users