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Testing and Connecting the Printer

Printing a status sheet

1. Turn the power switch at the front of the printer on. The lights

and the display messages are changed in the following order:

All lights come on once and then turn off. The display shows

ROM check

The display shows

RAM check XXXMB

, with the actual

memory size of your printer, including the memory size of
optional memory modules if installed, is displayed in place
of

XXX

The display shows

SelfTest

, and then shows

Warming Up

. The

On Line

light comes on.

After about 60 seconds, the display shows

Ready

2. Press the

Enter

button. The display shows

Status Sheet

3. Press the

Enter

button again. The message on the display

starts flashing and the printer starts printing the status sheet.

4. Check the following points in the printed status sheet:

❏

The printer can print the status sheet clearly.

❏

The information on the options installed to the printer is
printed correctly. If you can find the installed option’s
name under

Hardware Configurations

title, it means

that the printer can recognize the installed option
properly.

Note:

❏

The total printer memory is the standard 64 MB plus all
installed DIMM. For example, if you install a 32 MB DIMM,
the total printer memory is 96 MB.

Summary of Contents for EPL-N4000+

Page 1: ...4010980 K02 00 ...

Page 2: ...tions maintenance troubleshooting and technical specifications Administrator s Guide Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings Quick Reference Provides you with information on replacing consumables clearing jammed paper understanding the control panel and a panel message list Attach the included quick reference box to the front of your printer...

Page 3: ...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 ESC P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC P 2 is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Speedo Fontware FaceLift Swiss and Dutch are trademarks of Bitstream Inc CG Times and CG Omega are r...

Page 4: ...epresentative EPSON EUROPE B V Address Prof J H Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product Product Name Laser Printer Model XYB 1 Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Directive 73 23 EEC EN 60950 August 1999 H Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B V ...

Page 5: ...acity Paper Unit 6 Installing the Imaging Cartridge 13 3 Installing the Options Memory Module 18 Hard Disk Drive 22 ROM Module 23 Interface Cards 24 Duplex Unit 26 Face up Tray without the Duplex Unit installed 30 Face up Tray with the Duplex Unit installed 34 Multibin Unit 37 Finisher Stapler 47 Envelope Feeder 57 4 Testing and Connecting the Printer Plugging in the printer 58 Testing the printer...

Page 6: ...o next 63 Using the Online Guide 63 System Requirements for the Online Guide 64 Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 65 For Windows 65 For Macintosh 66 6 Safety Information Laser safety 67 CDRH regulations 68 Laser safety labels 68 Ozone safety 69 ENERGY STAR Compliance 70 For United Kingdom Users 70 Index ...

Page 7: ...carefully to ensure safe efficient operation Do not touch the areas specified on the caution labels inside cover A If the printer has been in use these areas can be very hot Do not touch the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide Neverforcetheprinter scomponentsintoplace Althoughthe printer is designed to be sturdy rough handling can damage it Do not turn the cartri...

Page 8: ...and reduce the service life of the drum When handling the cartridge always set it on a clean smooth surface Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge It cannot be refilled Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes Wait for at least one hour before using a cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm environment w Warning Do not dispose of used Imaging Cartridges in ...

Page 9: ...chinenlärminformations Verordnung 3 GSGV 18 01 1991 Der arbeitsplatzbezogene schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB A oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before operating your printer Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or a...

Page 10: ...c shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer Except as specifically explained in this guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers that are marked Do Not Remove exposes you to dangerous voltage Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under t...

Page 11: ...must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer D If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E If it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service F When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed ...

Page 12: ...ing Cartridge on page 13 Follow these instructions to install the Large Capacity Paper Unit Attaching the Large Capacity Paper Unit 1 Open the box with the Large Capacity Paper Unit Cut the tape that holds the cardboard inserts 2 Remove the inserts and all other protective materials inside the box Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the included document Note Remove the packag...

Page 13: ...ling the Printer 7 3 Carefully lift the Large Capacity Paper Unit out of the box with two or more people and place it near the printer 4 Lock the casters at the bottom of the unit by pushing their levers down ...

Page 14: ...it push the power cable into the slot 6 Carefully lift the printer with two or more people c Caution The printer weighs about 50 kg 110 lb always lift it with two or more people Grasp the printer at the locations indicated below left side right side ...

Page 15: ...embling the Printer 9 7 Align each of the printer s corners with those of the unit then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit 8 Make sure all corners of the printer fit firmly onto the unit ...

Page 16: ...nter Preparing the Cassettes 1 Pull out lower cassette 2 as far as it will go Then lift it up slightly and completely remove it 2 Pull out lower cassette 3 Take out and open the included package of metal fittings and screws ...

Page 17: ... the two metal fittings with the screws as shown below Note that the shapes of the two fittings are different 4 Push cassette 3 back into the unit then replace cassette 2 5 Pull out cassette 4 and remove the protective materials inside ...

Page 18: ... Assembling the Printer 6 Pull out lower cassette 5 and remove the protective materials inside 7 Plug the cable from the Large Capacity Paper Unit into the appropriate connector at the back of the printer ...

Page 19: ...s causes the toner to spill 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 We recommend the use of genuine EPSON Imaging Cartridges Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage t...

Page 20: ...g the Printer 1 While holding the Imaging Cartridge horizontally gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly 2 Remove the attached sheet 3 Open cover A by pulling the latch Front Cover latch Cover A ...

Page 21: ...Assembling the Printer 15 4 Open the cover on the front of the printer 5 Holding the grip and tab on the Imaging Cartridge insert the cartridge into the printer until it is fitted securely ...

Page 22: ...front cover or cover A 6 Slowly pull the clear seal all the way out with firm even force c Caution Be sure you install the Imaging Cartridge in the printer before removing the protective strip from the cartridge as shown above Otherwise toner may spill from the cartridge To avoid spilling toner do not tilt the Imaging Cartridge tab ...

Page 23: ...ling the Printer 17 7 Release the front cover it closes automatically 8 Close cover A by pushing it up and into the printer c Caution Never transport the printer while the Imaging Cartridge is installed latch ...

Page 24: ...le in both open slots you can increase printer memory up to 256 MB You may want to add memory if you are having difficulty printing complex graphics intensive pages using the Multibin Unit with the Duplex Unit or if you regularly use numerous downloaded fonts You can purchase memory modules from various vendors Be sure the memory module you purchase meets the following requirements DRAM type Synch...

Page 25: ...ver if you install two 128 MB DIMMs the total available printer memory is still indicated as 256 MB though the installed memory is more than 256 MB 1 Must sure the printer is off 2 Open the top cover of the face down tray with your fingers 3 Loosen the two retaining screws and remove the plate Note To avoid losing the retaining screws do not remove them completely from the plate ...

Page 26: ...mory modules are located as shown below 5 Pull the clips on each side of SLOT S1 outward 6 Hold the memory module above SLOT S1 with the following orientation then push it down into SLOT S1 Do not apply too much force SLOT S0 SLOT S1 SLOT S2 ...

Page 27: ...e push the bottom corner of the memory module until the clip comes up to clamp the memory module securely 9 To install another memory module in SLOT S2 repeat steps 3 through 8 10 Replace the plate to its original position Place the two outside tabs of the plate under the edge of the opening with the inside tabs on top of the edge ...

Page 28: ...top cover until it clicks shut Hard Disk Drive Follow the instructions below to install the Hard Disk Drive C82377 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 in Memory Module on page 18 2 Align the three pins with the three holes and the connector with the socket then press the Hard Disk Drive down until the socket and connector are firmly connected ...

Page 29: ...s 10 through 13 in Memory Module on page 18 to complete the procedure ROM Module Follow the instructions below to install the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit ROM module C83235 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 in Memory Module on page 18 2 Slots for ROM modules are located as shown below SLOT B SLOT A ...

Page 30: ... describes how to install the optional interface cards listed below To add a direct connection to an Ethernet system use an optional Ethernet Card C82362 C82363 To add a serial or parallel interface to your printer use one of the following To add a direct connection to an IBM mini or mainframe system use one of the following 32 KB Serial interface card C82307 32 KB Parallel interface card C82310 C...

Page 31: ...d 5294 When equipped with the EPSON twinax interface the printer can be used in place of the following IBM system printers 4210 5224 models 1 and 2 5256 models 1 2 and 3 3218 non IPDS 4214 model 2 5225 models 1 2 3 and 4 and 5219 D01 D02 The coax interface allows the printer to be connected to the following IBM control units and mainframe systems 3174 3276 4274 and 3270 To add a direct connection ...

Page 32: ...oves of the interface slot as shown below Push the card firmly to lock it into place 4 Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws Duplex Unit This unit allows you to print on both sides of paper automatically To install the unit follow the instructions below 1 Unpack the Duplex Unit and remove all protective materials ...

Page 33: ...otective insert otherwise the printer will not function properly 2 Lift the Duplex Unit with both hands and face the left side of the printer 3 Lower the unit to insert the two matching hooks into the slots intheMPtray s holder Attachthehooks tothecorresponding mounting rods ...

Page 34: ...ing the Options 4 Attach the second hook on the right side to the rod until you hear a click 5 Grasp the strap on the left side of the unit and insert the hook at the end of the strap into the slot as shown below ...

Page 35: ...talling the Options 29 6 Close the Duplex Unit until it clicks 7 After removing the protective cover from the cord plug the cord of the Duplex Unit into the appropriate connector at the back of the printer ...

Page 36: ...nal Duplex Unit is installed Follow the instructions below if you will not install the optional Duplex Unit on your printer 1 Unpack the Face up Tray and remove all protective materials Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the Packing list 2 Attach the metal bar with the static barrier to the printer as shown below ...

Page 37: ...Installing the Options 31 3 Insert and tighten the two finger screws included with the Face up Tray as shown below 4 Attach the frame to the tray with the two remaining screws ...

Page 38: ... up Tray around the metal bar to attach the tray to the printer 6 Lower the Face up Tray Note To use the Face up Tray set Face up Enable to On in the SelecType Setup menu after setting up and turning on the printer See Face up Printing in the Reference Guide ...

Page 39: ...Installing the Options 33 To temporarily remove the Face up Tray lift and tilt it upward ...

Page 40: ... is installed Follow the instructions below if you will install both the Face up Tray and the optional Duplex Unit 1 Unpack the Face up Tray and remove all protective materials Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the packing list 2 Push the plate on the optional Duplex Unit in six locations to detach it Then remove the plate ...

Page 41: ...stalling the Options 35 3 Attach the cover to the printer using the two finger screws included with the Face up Tray 4 Holding the hook as shown below attach it to the printer by sliding it into the slot ...

Page 42: ...er the Face up Tray Note To use the Face up Tray set Face up Enable to On in the SelecType Setup menu after setting up and turning on the printer See Face up Printing in the Reference Guide You can open the DM cover without detaching the Face up Tray The tray remains angled to hold printed sheets as shown on the following page ...

Page 43: ...r To install the Multibin unit follow the instructions below Note This unit cannot be installed at the same time as the Finisher Stapler Install the memory module ROM module and Hard Disk Drive before you install the Multibin Unit The optional Large Capacity Paper Unit must be installed when attaching the optional Multibin Unit ...

Page 44: ...atch the items on the included document Installing the side brackets 1 Open the included box and take out the side bracket that fits on the right side of the Large Capacity Paper Unit see illustration 2 Align the two pins on the side bracket with the holes on the right side as shown below Insert the pins into the Large Capacity Paper Unit then lower the bracket until it is firmly attached ...

Page 45: ... 2 and 3 to install the side bracket to the left side of the printer Installing the top bracket 1 Remove the protective cover from the top bracket 2 With the orientation shown below insert the two legs of the top bracket into the side brackets and push down evenly on both sides until the bracket clicks into place Install this pole opposite the stopper on the same side as the MP tray MP tray stoppe...

Page 46: ...40 Installing the Options 3 Remove the protective material from the top pin Installing the Multibin Unit 1 Pull away the four clips from the box then lift the box up ...

Page 47: ...ve the protective material just before installing the unit on the printer 3 Grasp the Multibin Unit at the solid areas shown below c Caution Do not support the unit at the areas marked with an X above the latch on cover D and the end of the arm Attempting this might damage the cover or the unit arm top view grip ...

Page 48: ...4 Lift the unit and align the pole on the Multibin Unit with the pole of the top bracket as shown below 5 Lower the Multibin Unit until the plate on the Multibin Unit is slightly higher than the top of the pin on the top bracket ...

Page 49: ...ultibin Unit horizontally into the pole on the top bracket as shown below 7 Lower the Multibin Unit until the pin fits completely into the hole on the plate 8 Make sure the bottom part of the unit is set above and parallel with the printer ...

Page 50: ...he Multibin Unit 1 Remove the protective tape as shown below 2 Open cover D and detach the grip from the inside To detach the grip push the button near the side of the grip lower the grip a little then pull it away from the Multibin Unit ...

Page 51: ...f the Multibin Unit To do this align the grip s metal bracket with the slot in the top bracket then insert the grip into the hollow on the side of the Multibin Unit Push in until it clicks Note Be sure to lock the Multibin Unit by attaching the grip as explained above ...

Page 52: ...ng the Options After installing 1 Open cover D and remove all protective materials inside and outside the Multibin Unit 2 Attach the sheet stopper by inserting its two ends into the holes on the top and bottom bin ...

Page 53: ...lled at the same time as the Multibin Unit The optional Large Capacity Paper Unit must be installed when attaching the optional Finisher Stapler 1 Carefully open the box according to the instructions printed on it 2 Remove the inserts and all other protective materials inside the box Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the included document Note Store the packaging materials i...

Page 54: ...over unit 1 Raise the cover unit flap 2 Face the front of the printer and place the cover unit on the top left side of the printer Make sure the lip on the side of the cover is positioned under the connecting edge of the printer as shown below ...

Page 55: ... on the cover unit with the corresponding slots on the edge of the printer as shown below Then gently pull the cover towards the left side of the printer until it clicks into place 4 Make sure the switch is exposed and parallel to the floor as shown below ...

Page 56: ...Preparing the brackets and guide rail 1 Make sure you install the bracket with the V shaped edge seal facing up 2 Attach the bracket to the printer by inserting the two finger screws into the holes as shown and screwing them in ...

Page 57: ...printer as far as it will go as shown below Make sure the guide rail is parallel to the front of the printer 4 At the left side of the printer align the bracket with the third hole from the front lift it over the printer s plastic cover panel and insert its tab into the hole ...

Page 58: ...ds between the printer s plastic cover panel and frame until it clicks into place 6 Hold the paper transport parallel to the ground and unfold the two brackets under the edge nearest to the printer by pulling on the tabs Rotate the brackets into place by turning them down and to the side as shown and push them snugly against the retainers ...

Page 59: ...c Caution Be careful not to tip over the Finisher Stapler when moving it 2 Fully extend the guide rail attached underneath the printer and align it with the guide rail slot under the Finisher Stapler Make sure the guide rail is completely inserted into the guide rail slot under the Finisher Stapler and is aligned with the slot underneath the right side of the Finisher Stapler ...

Page 60: ...lling the Options 3 Pass the Finisher Stapler power cord behind the bracket and plug it into the printer as shown below 4 Connect the Finisher Stapler connector cables to the rear of the printer as shown below ...

Page 61: ...ptions 55 5 Make sure the guide rail is firmly inserted into the guide rail slot at the base of the Finisher Stapler Insert the finger screw into the hole at the end of the guide rail and hand tighten it as shown below ...

Page 62: ... hand edge of the paper transport with the holes on the top edge of the cover unit then lock the rear wheels on the Finisher Stapler 7 Open the front cover of the Finisher Stapler and push the Staple Cartridge into the Finisher Stapler until the lever lifts up 8 Close the front cover of the Finisher Stapler ...

Page 63: ...d remove all protective materials 2 Remove the MP tray by lifting it slightly and pulling it out toward you The MP tray does not detach easily use sufficient force to pull it away from the printer 3 Hold the Envelope Feeder horizontally with both hands 4 Push it straight to the MP tray s original position until it clicks firmly into place ...

Page 64: ...witch on the top of the printer is turned off as shown below 2 Insert the power cord into the AC inlet at the back of the printer Then plug the other end into a properly grounded outlet c Caution Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into Only use an outlet that meets the power requirements for this printer ...

Page 65: ... status sheet follow the steps below Loading paper 1 Open the MP tray if it is closed against the body of the printer Pull out the extension if necessary 2 Fan astack ofA4or Lettersize paper and tap iton a flatsurface to even its edges With the printable side down load the stack by inserting it all the way into the tray Make sure the paper lies below the arrows on the paper guide Adjust the guide ...

Page 66: ...on After about 60 seconds the display shows Ready 2 Press the Enter button The display shows Status Sheet 3 Press the Enter button again The message on the display starts flashing and the printer starts printing the status sheet 4 Check the following points in the printed status sheet The printer can print the status sheet clearly The information on the options installed to the printer is printed ...

Page 67: ...Type Setup menu Then turn the power switch off on or perform Reset all If the printer cannot print the status sheet or you find any problemwiththeprintingresultofthe status sheet contactyour dealer Connecting to the computer Though this printer is intended to be used on a network you can use the parallel interface to connect the printer directly to a computer Note Your printer also has room for an...

Page 68: ...el cable 3 Secure the connector by pushing the two 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 then turn on your computer parallel interface connector ...

Page 69: ...rol panel clearing paper jams and replacing the Imaging Cartridge or Staple Cartridge Refill See the Reference Guide for detailed information about your printer functions maintenance troubleshooting technical specifications and printer options Using the Online Guide To learn more about your printer see the online guide CD ROM It contains detailed instructions on how to use the printer and informat...

Page 70: ...ed quad speed or faster recommended Display 640 x 480 pixel or 800 x 600 pixel resolution with High Color 16 bit or True Color 32 bit setting Browser Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later recommended System System 7 5 1 System 7 6 or later recommended Memory 16 MB 32 MB or more recommended Hard disk space 4 MB to install the Reference CD ROM drive Double speed quad speed or faster r...

Page 71: ...llation instructions see the README file located on the printer driver CD ROM at Msie W9x_nt40 NT4sp3 Readme txt Msie W9x_nt40 NT4sp3 Readme txt Msie W9x_nt40 NT4sp3 Readme txt Msie W9x_nt40 NT4sp3 Readme txt See also License txt License txt License txt License txt in the same directory Installing 1 Insert the printer driver CD ROM in your CD ROM drive If a dialog box appears for the printer drive...

Page 72: ...After This For Macintosh 1 Insert the printer driver CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 2 Double click the Internet Explorer folder 3 Find the Internet Explorer 4 5 icon and follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 73: ...within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation The EPL N4000 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser There is no possibility of danger from the laser provided that the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided w Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proc...

Page 74: ...tates The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States Laser safety labels w Warning Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications The labe...

Page 75: ... less than 0 01 ppm for 8 hours of continuous printing in a closed room of approximately 1000 cubic feet 8 10 12 Minimize exposure risk To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone Do not use more than one laser printer in a confined area see Ozone exposure limit above Do not use your printer in conditions of extremely low humidity Do not use your printer in a room with poor ventilation Avoid long co...

Page 76: ...machines copiers and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation For United Kingdom Users Use of options EPSON UK Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON UK Limited Safety information Warning This appl...

Page 77: ...ws The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol G The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses...

Page 78: ...72 Safety Information ...

Page 79: ... Microsoft Internet Explorer 65 Multibin Unit 37 ROM module 23 Interface Card 24 L Large Capacity Paper Unit installing 6 Laser printer precautions 1 Laser safety 67 Laser safety labels 68 Loading paper 59 M Memory module 18 Microsoft Internet Explorer 65 Multibin Unit installing 37 O Online guide 63 Options 18 Duplex Unit 26 Envelope Feeder 57 Face up Tray 30 34 Finisher Stapler 47 Hard Disk Driv...

Page 80: ...74 Index Printing status sheet 60 R ROM module 23 S Safety information 67 Safety instructions 1 3 Status sheet 60 System Requirements 64 T Testing the printer 59 ...

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