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Epson EPL-N1200 Quick Setup Manual

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Contents
1 Finding a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
3 Installing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
4 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
5 Attaching the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
6 Test Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
8 Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
9 Making Basic Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Finding a Place for the Printer ....1-2 2 Unpacking ......1-4 3 Installing the Imaging Cartridge .
  • Page 2 Reference Guide. EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright...
  • Page 3 This guide provides the basic information you need to use your ® ® EPL-N1200 with a PC running Microsoft Windows or DOS. For more information about printing on special paper, using the printer’s control panel, using the utilities that came with your printer, and other information that will help you get the results you want, see the Reference Guide.

  • Page 4: Finding A Place For The Printer

    Finding a Place for the Printer Place your printer close enough to the computer or workstation for the printer cable to reach both ends. Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s power plug. Do not use an adapter plug. Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance and sufficient ventilation.
  • Page 5 Caution: Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can wipe out valuable information in your computer’s and printer’s memory.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking 1. Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton. Note: The printer weighs about 15 kg (33.1 lbs) and should be lifted with care. 2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. 3. Take the packaging material off the printer and the other items and store it for future use.

  • Page 7: Installing The Imaging Cartridge

    Installing the Imaging Cartridge Caution: Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down. Do not expose the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary. Do not open the drum’s protective cover and avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light any longer than necessary.
  • Page 8 1. Pull the latch on the right toward you to open the printer cover. 2. While holding the imaging cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly. 3. Set the imaging cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Firmly grip the tab on the left side of the imaging cartridge.
  • Page 9 4. Hold the imaging cartridge and gently shake the cartridge from front to back. 5. Insert the pins on each side of the imaging cartridge into the grooves inside the printer, and slide the cartridge gently into place. 6. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut. Caution: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed.

  • Page 10: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper 1. Fan a stack of paper (up to 250 sheets); then tap it on a flat surface to even up the edges. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Adjust the paper guides inside the MP (Multi Purpose) Tray to match the size of the paper.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Power Cord

    5. Slide the paper stopper to match the size of the paper you will print on. Attaching the Power Cord 1. Make sure the power switch at the front left of the printer is turned off. 2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer. Then plug the other end into a properly grounded outlet.

  • Page 12: Test Printing

    Test Printing Enter On Line 1. Make sure the imaging cartridge is installed. Turn on the printer. Several messages appear on the display as the printer performs internal tests. After about 60 seconds, the message appears. 2. Make sure the On Line light is on; meaning the printer is ready to accept and print data.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    Connecting the Printer to Your Computer This section tells you how to connect the printer to your computer using the Parallel B interface. However, you can connect up to four computers to your printer at the same time using other optional interfaces and the Parallel C interface. To learn which optional interfaces are supported and how to install them, see Chapter 4 in the Reference Guide.

  • Page 14: Installing The Printer Driver

    3. Secure the connector by squeezing the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer, and fasten it as required. 5. Turn on the printer and then turn on your computer. Installing the Printer Driver A printer driver allows your software program to control the operation of the printer by translating a document’s margins,...

  • Page 15: For Windows 95 Users

    Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT 7MB of free disk space on the hard drive for Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, or 9MB of free space for Window NT. For Windows 95 Users Follow these steps to install the printer driver using Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities,...
  • Page 16 3. Make sure the Program Manager window is open; then choose Run on the File menu. (For Windows 95 users: Click Start, then choose Run.) 4. Type A:\INSTALL.EXE (or B:\INSTALL.EXE); then click OK. 5. Select EPL-N1200 as the Printer Model and click OK. The printer driver is installed automatically.
  • Page 17 The printer driver is now installed on your computer. Note: Windows 3.1 and NT will now use the EPL-N1200 as the default printer. If you need to change the default printer or port assignment, use the Printers utility in the Control Panel.

  • Page 18: 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: Graphics Resolution The print resolution in dots per inch (dpi)
  • Page 19 5. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. The direction of printing on the diagram on the screen changes according to the orientation you select. 6. Select the paper source. 7. Select the resolution from the Graphics Resolution list. For Windows 95 users Follow these steps to make the required settings: 1.

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