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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

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for EPL-N2120

Page 1: ...t Explorer 4 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or later must be installed in your computer to read the Online Guide 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 contr...

Page 2: ...Safety Instructions 1 1 Removing the Protective Materials 6 2 Finding a Place for the Printer 8 3 Assembling the Printer 10 4 Installing the Options 13 5 Testing and Connecting the Printer 24 6 Installing the Printer Software 27 ...

Page 3: ...r excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON and EPSON ...

Page 4: ...d Donottouchthetonerandavoid all toner contact with your eyes Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges in fire as they can explode and cause injury Dispose of them according to local regulations Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before operating your printer Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleani...

Page 5: ...Do not block or cover them Do not put the printer on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Use the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a qualified electrician If you u...

Page 6: ...uct normal operation Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed B If liquid has been spilled into it C If it has been exposed to rain or water D If it does not operate normally when the operating instructionsarefollowed Adjustonlythosecontrolsthatare coveredby theopera...

Page 7: ...d in countries where required Internal laser radiation This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM Therefore the printer head unit should not be opened under any circumstances An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the printer Ozone safety Ozone emission Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a b...

Page 8: ...nting Minimize the risk To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone you should avoid the following conditions Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area see above Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity Poor room ventilation Long continuous printing together with any of the above Printer location The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and heat generated are Not blow...

Page 9: ...rials 1 Removing the Protective Materials Beforeinstallingthe imagingcartridgeandthepapercassette you must first remove the protective materials from the printer Follow these steps to remove the printer s protective materials 1 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...Removing the Protective Materials 7 4 5 6 ...

Page 11: ... maintenance Additional space needed for options 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 7 9 cm to the bottom of the printer 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit 10 8 cm to the bottom of the printer Duplex Unit 30 cm to the rear side of the printer 2 0 c m 8 7 8 c m 7 0 c m 2 0 c m 2 0 c m 1 3 5 4 c m 7 2 c m 4 0 c m ...

Page 12: ...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 cCaution Leaveadequateroomaroundtheprintertoallowfor sufficient ventilation Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust ...

Page 13: ...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 expose the imaging cartridge to light any longer than necessary Do not open the drum s protective cover and avoid exposing theimagingcartridgetoroomlightanylongerthannecessary Overexposing the cartridge ma...

Page 14: ...1 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 5 Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut ...

Page 16: ...s intensive pages or if you regularly use numerous downloaded fonts You can purchase DIMMs from various vendors Be sure the DIMM you purchase meets the following requirements Contact your dealer or a qualified service representative about compatible SDRAM cCaution Before you install a memory module be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal Otherwise you may ...

Page 17: ...s 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 3 Loosen the screws that secure the shield cover then remove the cover screws ...

Page 18: ...ons 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 7 Push the other end of the DIMM into the slot until the clip comes up to retain the memory module securely cCaution Do not remove any modules from the circuit board Otherwise the printer will not work ...

Page 19: ...ling the Options 8 Replace the shield cover then secure it with its screws cCaution When replacing the shield cover be sure not to pinch the wires inside the printer between the printer case and the shield cover ...

Page 20: ... a status sheet For instructions on how to print a status sheet see Printing a status sheet on page 25 If an incorrect amount of memory is shown on the status sheet turn off the printer and review the steps above to make sure you correctly installed the DIMM If the amount of memory is still incorrect contact your dealer or a qualified service representative for assistance ...

Page 21: ... ROM module be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal Otherwise you may damage static sensitive components wWarning 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 cov...

Page 22: ... cover 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 cCaution Do not remove any modules from the circuit board Otherwise the printer will not work Do not force the ROM module into the slot screws ...

Page 23: ...ling the Options 5 Replace the shield cover then secure it with its screws cCaution When replacing the shield cover be sure not to pinch the wires inside the printer between the printer case and the shield cover ...

Page 24: ...it clicks shut To verify that the ROM module is correctly installed print astatus sheet If the module is not listed on the status sheet try reinstalling Make sure that it is securely fastened to the ROM slot on the printer For instructions on how to print a status sheet see Printing a status sheet on page 25 ...

Page 25: ...ce cards cCaution Before you install the interface card be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal Otherwise you may damage static sensitive components 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the two screws that secure the Type B interface slot cover and remove the cover 3 Slide the interface card into the grooves in the inter...

Page 26: ... installed correctly print a status sheet If the AUX interface is not listed on the status sheet try reinstalling making sure the card is securely fastened to the socket on the printer For instructions on how to print a status sheet see Printing a status sheet on page 25 If the interface is not listed on the status sheet try reinstalling the card making sure the card is securely fastened to the so...

Page 27: ...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 The status sheet contains information about the printer including the current settings ...

Page 28: ...he edges Load the paper in the MP tray Printing a status sheet 1 Turn on the printer Afterabout 13 seconds the display shows Ready 2 Press the Enter button two times If the printer cannot print a status sheet or if you are unable to get the printer to print a correct status sheet contact your dealer printable surface up ...

Page 29: ...EE 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 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are off 2 Attach the parallel interface cable to the printer as shown Note Use only a shielded twisted pair parallel cable 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel interface conn...

Page 30: ...uality 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 Online help Onlinehelpprovideson screen accesstodetailedinformation and instructions about printer settings You can access online help by clicking the Help button in the printer driver Make sure your pri...

Page 31: ... 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 ...

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