Epson EPL-N1600 Setup Guide
Printer Parts
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control panel
printer cover
printer cover latch
MP Tray
lower cassette
tray
transparent cover
power switch
Type-B interface
connector (option
Parallel interface
connector
Serial interface
connector
AC inlet
Contents
1 Finding a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Installing the Optional Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Installing the Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper
Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Installing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6 Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Attaching the Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Testing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 Connecting the Printer to the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10 Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
11 Making Basic Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
12 Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Copyright © 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
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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.
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❏ Place your printer close enough to the computer or
workstation for the printer cable to connect easily.
❏ Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy
operation and maintenance as well as sufficient ventilation.
The diagram below shows the recommended amount of
space.
310 mm
Finding a Place for the Printer
180 mm
270 mm
25 mm
❏ If you install the optional Duplex Unit (see "Installing the
Optional Duplex Unit" on page 4), you will need to allow an
additional 235 mm (9.3 inches) at the back of the printer.
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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 w hen you position the printer.
❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive
heat, moisture, or dust.
❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power
cord.
❏ Avoid using an electric al outlet that is controlled by wal l
switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power
can wipe out valuable information in your com p uter's or
printer's memory.
❏ Avoid using outlets on the same c ircuit as large motors or
other appliances that might di sturb the power supply.
❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system a wa y from
potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.
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1. Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton.
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2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface.
3. Remove the packing material from the printer and its
accessories and store for future use.
4. Make sure you have the items shown below, plus one CDROM containing a printer driver, and utility programs.
Unpacking
Warni ng :
The printer weighs about 13 kg (about 29 lb) and should be
lifted with care. Get another person to help you if necessa ry
Note:
The shape of the AC power cord plug varies by country; be sure the plug
included is the right shap e for y our location.
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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 pr oceedi n g wit h t he in sta lla ti o n of the 500 shee t lo wer pape r
cassette.
❏ If you are installing the optional 500 sheet l ower paper cassette and
are not installing the opt ional duplex unit, turn to "Installing the
Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Casset te Uni t" on p age 10 .
❏ If you are not installing either the duplex unit or the lower p aper
cassette, turn to "Loading Paper" on page 21.
❏ The optional duplex unit allows you to print on both sides of a sheet
of paper automatically . To install the duplex unit, follo w t h e
instructions below:
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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.
2. Remove the transparent cover attached to the rear of the
printer. Insert the duplex chute into the body exit of the
printer, and secure it with the two supplied clips.
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3. Inside the vertical unit, you will find a metal bar. Use this bar
to remove the plastic cover at the right of the body exit.
When you have removed the plastic cover, store it together
with the metal bar in the place in the vertical unit where you
found the metal bar.
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
of the duplex unit and place the printer on the duplex unit.
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Warning:
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The printer weighs about 13 kg (about 29 lb). Take care
when lifting it, and g e t another person to help yo u if
necessary.
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There are three pins on top of the duplex feeder: two on
the left and one on the right. Th ese three pins fit into
three corresponding holes on the bo ttom of the printer
body for a secure fit.
5. Check that the printer is securely seated on top of the duplex
unit.
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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
front of the printer.
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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.
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Installing the Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit
Note:
This section is for those users installing the optional 500 sheet lower
paper cassette. If you are not installing the optional 500 sheet lower paper
cassette, go on to "Installing the Ima g ing Cartridge" on page 17.
Duplex Unit Installed
If you have already installed the duplex unit, follow the
instructions below. Otherwise, if you are installing the 500 sheet
lower paper cassette without installing the duplex unit, turn to
"No Duplex Unit Installed" on page 14.
Note:
If you are installing both the duplex unit and the 500 sheet lower cassette,
you must install the duplex unit first. Turn to "Installing the Optional
Duplex Unit" on page 4 a nd ins ta ll the du pl ex uni t if you have n o t yet
done so.
1. Unpack the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and place it on the
surface where the printer is to be installed.
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