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Epson EPL-N1600 Setup Manual

Epson epl-n1600: install guide
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  • Page 2: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts control panel transparent cover power switch printer cover AC inlet printer cover latch MP Tray lower cassette tray Type-B interface connector (option) Parallel interface connector Serial interface connector...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8 Testing the printer ........
  • Page 4 Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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 © 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

  • Page 5: Finding A Place For The Printer

    This booklet helps you set up your printer and begin printing quickly. If you need detailed information on printer use or if you have problems printing, see your Reference Guide. Finding a Place for the Printer Place your printer close enough to the computer or workstation for the printer cable to connect easily.
  • Page 6 Caution: The printer is fitted with a ventilation fan on the right-hand side (the same side as the power switch). Make sure that this fan is not blocked when you position the printer. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    1. Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton. Warning: The printer weighs about 13 kg (about 29 lb) and should be lifted with care. Get another person to help you if necessary 2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 8: Installing The Optional Duplex Unit

    Installing the Optional Duplex Unit Note: This section is only for customers installing the optional duplex unit. If you are installing both the optional duplex unit and the optional 500 sheet lower paper cassette, you must install the duplex unit first before proceeding with the installation of the 500 sheet lower paper cassette.
  • Page 9 1. Unpack the parts of the duplex feeder, and place them on the stable surface where you will be installing the printer. Lift up the vertical unit so that it locks into the locking bar on the side of the horizontal unit, as shown below.
  • Page 10 4. With the front of the printer towards you, grasp the sides of the printer. Line up the corners of the printer with the corners...
  • Page 11 These three pins fit into three corresponding holes on the bottom of the printer body for a secure fit. 5. Check that the printer is securely seated on top of the duplex unit.
  • Page 12 6. Use the supplied clips to fasten the duplex unit to the printer and close the duplex unit’s vertical unit. Make sure the clips are fastened securely. 7. Completely remove the paper cassette. Pull out the duplex unit feeder tray until you can see the two feeder joints at the...
  • Page 13 8. Use the supplied clips to fasten the duplex unit to the printer at the front. Make sure the clips are fastened securely. 9. Replace the duplex unit feeder tray and the paper cassette.

  • Page 14: Installing The Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper

    Turn to "Installing the Optional Duplex Unit" on page 4 and install the duplex unit if you have not yet done so. 1. Unpack the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and place it on the surface where the printer is to be installed.
  • Page 15 2. Make sure the printer and cassette are facing the same direction. 3. Face the front of the printer. Pick it up using the grips on the duplex unit, as shown below. Note: There are three pins on top of the 500 sheet lower paper cassette: two on the left and one on the right.
  • Page 16 4. Lower the printer and duplex unit combination onto the 500 sheet lower paper cassette, taking care to line up the corners. Make sure that the printer and duplex unit are firmly seated. 5. Use the supplied clips to fasten the two joints at the rear of the printer (joining the duplex unit to the 500 sheet lower paper cassette).
  • Page 17 6. Completely remove the duplex feeder tray and pull out the 500 sheet lower paper cassette until you can clearly see the two feeder joint areas on the duplex unit. 7. Use the supplied clips to fasten the two joints as shown below. Make sure the clips are fastened securely.
  • Page 18 500 sheet lower paper cassette. 1. Unpack the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and place it on the surface where the printer is to be installed. 2. Make sure the printer and cassette are facing the same direction.
  • Page 19 3. Lift the printer and align the pins on the cassette with the holes on the bottom of the printer. Warning: The printer weighs over 13 kg (about 29 lb). Take care when lifting the printer. If necessary, get someone to help you 4.
  • Page 20 6. Remove the upper 250 sheet paper cassette completely from the printer, and pull out the lower 500 sheet paper cassette until you can see the front feeder joints. 7. Fasten the front feeder joints securely, using the supplied clips.

  • Page 21: Installing The Imaging Cartridge

    Overexposing the cartridge may cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the life of the cartridge. 1. Push the latch on the top right of the printer and open the printer cover all the way.
  • Page 22 Note: Save the bag in case you need to store the cartridge; if you move the printer in the future, for example. Never open the cartridge drum shutter. If you open the shutter, you will damage the photosensitive drum inside the cartridge.
  • Page 23 4. Set the cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Hold the cartridge down with one hand, and grasp the end tab of the sealing tape with the other hand. Pull the tape all the way out with firm, even pressure as shown. Note: If you pull the tab at an angle, rather than horizontally, you may break the tab.
  • Page 24 5. Hold the cartridge as shown below. Insert it into the printer guide channels until it clicks into place. To align the cartridge, use the colored markers on the left guide channel of the printer and on the cartridge itself.

  • Page 25: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper This section covers how to load paper using the standard 250 Sheet Paper Cassette Tray. For details of how to use the MP Tray or the optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit, see your Reference Guide . To load paper in the 250 Sheet Paper Cassette Tray, folow the steps below.
  • Page 26 2. Press down the plate in the cassette tray until it locks into position 3. Squeeze the side guide between your thumb and finger, and slide it to the far right.
  • Page 27 4. Set the length of the cassette tray to match your paper. To lengthen the tray, slide guide A so that it matches the length of your paper, and then adjust guide B so that it matches the position of guide A. To shorten the tray, slide guide B so that it matches the length of your paper, and then adjust guide A so that it matches the position of guide B.
  • Page 28 5. Fan a stack of paper (up to 250 sheets) to separate the sheets, and tap the edges of the stack on a flat surface to even up the edges. Insert this stack of paper into the cassette, lining it up with the left side of the cassette.
  • Page 29 Never remove the cassette tray while the printer is printing. If you do, paper jams may occur. By default, the printer is set up to print on A4 size paper. If you are printing on any other size of paper, you must change the printer’s...

  • Page 30: Attaching The Power Cord

    Attaching the Power Cord 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. It is off when the O side of the power switch on the right side of the printer is pushed in. 2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer.

  • Page 31: Testing The Printer

    Testing the printer To test whether the printer is set up correctly, print a status sheet. The status sheet contains information about the printer, including the current settings. Follow the steps below. 1. Make sure that: the cartridge is correctly installed.
  • Page 32 4. Make sure the On Line light is on. If it is not, press the On Line button. 5. Press the Enter button two times. The printer prints a status sheet, showing the current printer settings. If the status sheet does not print, or does not seem to be printed...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Printer To The Computer

    To use the serial interface, follow the instructions below and substitute “serial” for “parallel” where appropriate. Your printer also has a room for an optional additional interface connector. See Chapter 3, “Options,” in the Reference Guide for more information on this and other options.

  • Page 34: Installing The Printer Software

    Windows 3.11 for Workgroups, Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0. After connecting the printer to your computer, install the printer driver. The printer driver is software that runs, or “drives”, your printer, translating the software’s fonts, margin settings, etc. into commands that can be understood by the printer.
  • Page 35 Driver ; or you can also install by selecting Install Printer Driver and then clicking the arrow at the top right. 6. In the dialog box that appears, select EPSON EPL-N1600 Advanced and click OK. The printer driver is installed automatically.

  • Page 36: Installing Screen Fonts

    Installing Screen Fonts Follow these steps to install the screen fonts: 1. Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off. 2. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer into your CD-ROM drive D (or E) 3. If you are using Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for Workgroups or Windows NT 3.51, make sure the Program Manager...

  • Page 37: Making Basic Driver Settings

    Making Basic Driver Settings Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Be sure to check the following:...
  • Page 38 Windows NT 4.0). Be sure to right-click the icon. 4. Click the Basic Settings tab. 5. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper list. If you don't see your paper size on the list, use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list.
  • Page 39 3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, and click the Setup button. 4. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from Paper. If you don't see your paper size on the list, use the arrow on the right to scroll through the list.
  • Page 40 2. Double-click the Printers icon. 3. Double-click your printer icon. 4. Select Properties from Printers menu. 5. Make sure your printer is selected and click the Setup button. 6. Select the paper source. 7. Select the paper size. Make any other settings you wish, and click OK when you are...

  • Page 41: Accessing Online Help

    Accessing Online Help from Windows Applications To access help from your application, open the File menu and choose Print or Print Setup. The click Printer, Setup, Options, or Properties (you may need to click a combination of these buttons) depending on the software you are using. Then click the ? or Help...
  • Page 43 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

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