Epson EPL-N2000 User Manual

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Reference Guide

Declaration of Conformity

According to ISO/IEC Gu i d e 22 and EN 45014

Manufactu re r: SEIKO EPSON CORP ORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,

Nagano-ken 392 Japan

Represen ta tive: EPSON EUROP E B.V . Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183

AT Amstelveen The Neth erla nds

Declares that the Product:

Product Name: Laser Pr i n ter Type Name: EPL-N2000 Model: L240B

Conforms to the following Direc tive(s) and Norm(s):

Directive 89/336 /EE C:

EN 55022 Class A EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3

Directive 73/23/E EC:

EN 60950

October 1996

M. Hamamoto President of EP SON EUROPE B.V.

Getting Started

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

About Making Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

OneTouch modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Remote Control Panel utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Ozone safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Laser Printer Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Chapter 1 Paper Handling

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Manually loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Loading an uncommon paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Choosing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Colored paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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Chapter 2 Understanding Your Printer

The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Chapter 3 Options

Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Installing an Optional Paper Tra y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Installing the Optional Lower Paper Ca ss ette . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Installing the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Removing the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Installing a PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Removing a PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Installing a memory modu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 16

Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Optional Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Installing the LocalTalk/Se rial module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Installing a Type-B Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 24

Using the Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Using the serial interfac e utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Chapter 4 Remote Control Panel Utility

Remote Control Panel Utility Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

When to use the Remote Contr ol Panel utility . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Installing the Remote Control Panel utility . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Accessing the Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

LaserJet 4/EPSONScript Level 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

ESCP2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

FX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

I239X Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Type Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Printer Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

More Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Duplex Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Chapter 5 SelecType

When to Use SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Using SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

SelecType menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Understanding SelecType Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Emulation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Printing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Tray Size Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Config Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Parallel B Menu, Parallel C Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Serial Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

L/T Menu, AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

LJ4 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Using the OneTouch Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Using Other Emulation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Changing emulation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

ESC/P 2 or FX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

I239X Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

EPSON GL/2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Before printing in EPSON GL/2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

GL2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maint en a nce

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Paper Jam and Feeding Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems . . . . . . . . 6-5

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Option Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

Replacing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

Optimizing Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

Adjusting RITech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

The RITech setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

Adjusting print density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33

Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35

Removing spilled toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

Cleaning the printer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Parallel B interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Parallel C interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Ethernet Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

Options and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

250 Sheet Lower Paper Cass ett e (C81269

250 Sheet Paper Tr ay (C81270

500 Sheet Lower Paper Cass ett e (C81264

500 Sheet Paper Tr ay (C81266 Duplex Unit (C81268

Imaging Cartrid g e (S051035) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14

Appendix B Symbol Sets

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

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Introduction to Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

In LJ4 Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

International Set for ISO sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18

In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-19

International Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-23

Characters available with the ESC (^ command . . . . . . . . . B-24

In I239X Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24

In EPSON GL/2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24

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Appendix C Command Summary

LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

GL/2 context commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9

ESC/P 2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9

FX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12

PJL Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15

I239X Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16

Page format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16

Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-17

Auxiliary Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-18

AGM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-19

Appendix D Working with F on ts

Printer and Screen Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3

Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6

Downloading fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6

Selecting Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6

Appendix E Map of SelecType Menus

Glossary

Index

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Getting Started

The EPSON EPL-N2000 pri n ter c ombi n es h i gh pe rf or man c e an d reliability with a wide range of features.

To get st a rted wi th your l aser printer, p l ea se: ❏ Read the safety inform atio n, laser print er pre ca utions , and

important safety instruction s in this section.

❏ Use your

printer as well as lear n h ow t o find mor e in for mat ion about the printer software in online help.

See this guide for detailed information about your printer.

Getting Ready!

guide to set up and test your new

About This Guide

This guide contains information about using your printer. For information about installing and set ting up the printer , see the

Getting Ready!

Chapter 1, “Paper Handling,” contains in fo rm atio n on load in g paper. Also consult this chapt e r when y ou ne ed information about printing on special paper.

Chapter 2, “U n de rs ta n ding Your Printer,” des cr ibes h ow t o use the printer’s control panel.

Chapter 3, “Options,” gives step-by-st ep inst ru ctions for insta lling the printer options.

Chapter 4, “Remote Control Panel Utility,” d es cribes the pr inte r settings that can be modified wi th the Remote Con t rol Pane l utility. Read this chapter if you are not able to modify a printe r setting from your software.

guide.

Getting Started

Chapter 5, “Se l ec Type, ” c on t ain s d et ailed in for mation on the settings you can make in SelecType. Read this chapter if you are not able to modify a print e r set ting fr om your software.

Chapter 6, “T rou blesh ooting and Mainte n an c e, ” g ives h elpfu l information for wh at to do if you enc ou nter a printer error and provides instructions on how to maintain your printer.

Appendix A, “Technical Speci f i ca tio ns,” contains technical information about your printer.

Appendix B, “Symbol Sets,” lists the sy mbol sets available in each emulation mode with the tabl es of the characters for each set.

Appendix C, “Command Summary,” lists the commands that can be embedded in print jobs to control the printer. This append ix is intended for advanced users only.

Appendix D, “Working with Fonts,” describes the steps you need to follow to add more font s and lists t h e ava ilable fonts with samples.

Appendix E, “Map of SelecType Me n us,” lists t he Selec T ype menus and the order in whic h you access th em. This appen d ix is useful when you use SelecType.

Getting Started

About Your Printer

Your printer is the latest in EPSON’s ad vanc ed line of las er printers. It emulates the Hewlett-Packard printer, allowing you to print using the wide variety of software programs tha t su pp o rt HP LaserJet prin te rs .

The printer’s 600-d p i (d ot s p er in ch) resolution is enhan c ed by EPSON’s Resolution Improveme n t Techno logy (RIT ec h ), whic h smoothes the jagged ed g es of diagonal l in es in both te xt an d graphics. This gives your documents a clean, crisp look that contributes t o a pro fessional appear an c e.

The printer is easy to install and use. You simply set up the printer, connect it to your computer, and install the printer driver as described in the

The printer supports ECP mode in Microsoft mode is useful for high-speed d ata tran sf er an d bidir ec tional communication with your computer.

Getting Ready!

guide.

LaserJet 4 (LJ4)

Windows® 95. ECP

Features

The printer com es with a full set of featur es that contribute s to ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features are described below .

High-quality printing

Your printer pr ovid es 600-dpi printing at a speed of up to 20 pages per minute. You’ll appreciate the profe ss ional pr int quality produced by your printer and its quick processing speed.

Wide variety of fonts

The printer comes with a selection of 45 scalable fonts, and one bitmap font in LJ4 emu latio n mode to prov ide you with t h e fon t s you need to create profes sio n al-loo kin g documents. The fonts included with the printer are listed in Append ix D.

Getting Started

Toner Save Mode

To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts by clicking the Toner Save box in the printer driver (explained in the nex t page s).

Options

Memory

The printer comes with 4 M B of memo ry, wh ic h c an be expa n de d up to 68 MB.

Interface/Module

The printer comes with two built-in bidirec t ional par allel interfaces and one built-in Ether net in terfa ce . You can ins tall a Type-B serial, coax, or twinax interfac e by r emov i ng the E thernet interface card, an d you ca n insta ll a LocalT alk/ Ser ial in t er fac e module.

Paper Cassette

The 250 Sheet Pap er Tray (C81270✽: variable paper size up to A3) and 500 Sheet Paper Tray (C81266 without relo ading. Using the 50 0 Shee t Lower Paper Cass et te (C81264

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) allows you to preload up to 1,150 sheets of paper.

✽

: A4) au tomatical l y feed paper

MP (Multi Purpose) Tray 150 500 Sheet Paper Tray (standard) 500 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette (option) 500

1,150

To load many sheets of non-A4 s i ze pap er , u se t h e 250 Sh eet Lower Paper Cassette (C81269

The Duplex Unit (C 81268 paper. See Chapter 3 for more information on printer options.

Getting Started

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: variable paper size up to A3).

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) is useful for printing on both sides of

NERGY STAR Compliance

As an International ENERGY STAR Partner, EP S ON

has determined that this product meets the International efficiency.

The International voluntary development of ener gy-efficient computers, printe rs, and other peripheral equipment.

NERGY STAR Program guidelines for energy

NERGY STAR Progra m pr omotes the

About Making Printer Settings

To print, you will need to make some printer settings. This printer offers four ways to make printer settings:

❏ Printer drive r ( softwar e that ru n s or “driv e s” your pr i nter) ❏ OneTouch modes (contr ol pan e l shortcuts that allow yo u to

make several settings quickly)

❏ SelecType (control panel functions that allow you to make

even more settings than the prin te r driver)

❏ Remote Control Panel utility (software that emulates your

printer control panel)

If you use a Windows application, use the printer driver tha t came with the printer to make settings. For details on your printer driver, see “Accessing On lin e He lp” in your

If you use a DOS application, make the print settings in the application. For details, see your DOS applicatio n manu al.

If you cannot make all the settings you need through the Windows printer driver or DOS application , use Selec T ype (OneT ouc h modes) or the Remote Control Panel utility.

Getting Ready!

Getting Started

guide.

Printer Driver

Use the printer driver to easily and con veniently make new printer settings. Most users may never need to use anything besides their application software and the pr in te r driver to make prin ter settings. You can access the prin te r driver thr ough an applicat ion ‘ s Print command or by choosing your printer in the Printers folder/program group in your operating system. Be aware that settings you make in your application software overide printer driver settings. Use the drive r’s online help for more information. To access online help, see your

Getting Ready

guide.

OneTouch modes

Use the OneTouch modes on the printer control panel to make printer settings when you cannot make a setting in your application software. The On eTouch modes are the ea siest w ay to make several basic settings from the prin ter’ s control panel; however, your software applicat ion an d printer drive r in some cases override these settings. See “Usin g t h e On eT ouc h Modes ” on page 5-20 for mo re infor mation.

SelecType

Use the SelecType buttons and display on the printer c ontrol pane l to make printer settings when you cannot make a setting in your application software. Selec T ype has mo re detailed opt ions t han the OneTouch mod es but it may take a few extr a st eps to make those settings. See “Us in g Selec T y pe, ” Ch apter 5, for more infor mat ion .

Remote Control Panel utility

Use the Remote Control Panel utility when the printer is not easily accessible and you want to make SelecType se ttin gs. This utility allows you to make SelecType settings from your computer; however, it only works in DOS. See “Using the Remote Control Panel Utility,” Chapter 4, for mor e infor ma tion.

Getting Started

Safety Information

Laser safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Hea l th an d Hu ma n Services (DHHS) Rad iation Performan ce Stand ar d according to the Rad i at ion Co n tr ol for Health and Saf ety Act of 1968. This mean s th at the pr in ter d oes not produce h azardous laser r ad iation.

Since radiation emitted by the las er is completely co nfin ed wit hin protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during an y ph ase of user operation.

For European users

United Kingdom

The EPL-N2000 is a page prin ter wh ic h u tiliz es a semic on d uc tor laser.

There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided.

Since radiation emitted by the las er is completely co nfin ed wit hin protective housings, the laser bea m can not esc ape from t he machine during any phase of user operation.

Warning:

This is a semiconductor laser. The maximu m powe r of the las er diode is 5.0

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

10-3 W and the wavelen gth is 785

nm.

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Denmark

Advarsel Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude af funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling.

Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC825 sikkerheds kravene.

Finland and Sweden

EPL-N2000 on lasertoiminen sivukirjoitin. Las erista ei aiheudu käyttäjälle vaaraa, kun kirjoitinta käytetään käyttöohjeiden mukaisesti.

Laserin aiheuttama säteily jää kokonaisuudessaan suojarakenteiden sisäpuolelle, eikä lasersäde pääse laitteen ulkopuolelle sit käytettäessä.

VAROITUS! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turv allisuus luokan 1 ylit tävälle näkymättömälle lasersät eilylle.

VARNING! Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna bruksanvisning specificerats, kan an vändar en ut sätta s för osyn lig lasers trålnin g, som överskrider gränsen för laser klass 1.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAI TE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Kirjoittimen taakse kuvan osoitamiin paikkoihin on kiinnitetty tarrat, jotk a osoittavat, että kirjoitin on B.S.7 192 j a IEC 825-määräyst en muk ain en luokan 1 laserla ite. Jos k irj oit time n kuori poistetaan, näkyviin tulee kolmas, alla ole va t arra .

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Norway

Advarsel Dersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i denne bruksanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstråling som overskride r grense n for laser kl asse 1.

Dette er en halvleder laser. Ma ksima l effec kt til lase rdiode er

5.0

10-3 W og bolgelengde er 785

nm.

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CDRH regulati on s

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat ion implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the Unite d Stat es. The label shown below indicates compliance wit h the C D RH regulat ions an d must be attached to laser product s ma rke ted in the U n ite d Stat es.

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Laser safety labels

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 Clas s 1 laser product as de fin ed in IEC 825 specifications. The labe l show n below is attac hed in count ries where required.

Internal laser radiation

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Max. Radiation Power 8.8 × 1

Wave Length 785

This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode As se mbly that h as an inv isible laser beam. The printer he ad unit is NOT A FIELD SE RVICE ITEM. Therefor e, the pr in ter head unit should not be opened under any circumstances.

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For Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway users

An additional laser warnin g label is af fixe d to the ins ide of the printer, as shown below.

Ozone safety

Ozone emission

Ozone gas is generated by laser print er s as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced only when th e print er is printing.

Ozone exposure limit

The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) express e d as an avera g e time -w e ig hte d conc ent ra ti o n ov er an eight (8) hour p er i od .

The EPL-N 2000 laser printer ge ne r at es <0.01ppm for 8 h our s of continuous printing when consider in g a closed room of

approximately 1000 cu ft (8’

× 10’ × 12

’).

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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 extreme ly low humid ity ❏ 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 hea t generated are:

❏ Not blown directly into the user’ s fac e ❏ Vented directly out of the building whenever possible

Laser Printer Precautions

This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these pr ec au tio n s c ar efu lly to en sur e safe, efficient operation .

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❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION

Hot Sur f ace Av oi d C ontact. I f the prin ter has b ee n in use, the fuser can be very hot.

CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact

❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless

instructed to do so in this guide.

❏ Never for ce the pri n ter’s c om p onents i n to p l ace. Alth ou g h the

printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.

❏ Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you

remove the imaging cartridge from the printer, always set the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Also, avoid touching the drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect print quality.

❏ Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its sides.

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❏ Protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light. Avoid

exposing the imaging cartridg e t o room light any longe r th an necessary. Do not open the drum’s protective cover. Overexposing the drum may cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the service life of the drum.

❏ When handling the cartrid g e, always set it on a clean, smooth

surface.

❏ Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge. It cannot

be refilled.

❏ Try not to touch the toner and avoid all contact with

your eyes.

❏ Do not use a cartridg e for at le ast on e hou r aft er movin g it

from a cool to a warm en viron ment.

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❏ Avoid touching the glass in front of the laser beam; otherwise,

print quality may decline.

To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge in an area subject to direct sunlight , dust , salty air, or corros ive gasses (such as ammonia). Avoi d locations subject to high temperature s or hu mid i ty or abr up t ch an ge s in temp er at u r e or humidity. Also, be sure to keep the consumable components out of the reach of children.

Hinweis

Die Geräteanschlußleitung muß den einshlägigen Normen genügen. Es muß eine dreiadrige Leitung verwendet werden. Die Anshlußleitung darf nicht leichter als H05VV-F order H05VVH2-F sein.

Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung-3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before operating your printer.

❏ Follow all warnings and instruc tion s marked on the printer. ❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. ❏ Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners.

❏ Do not use this printer near water. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand , or table. ❏ Slots and openings in the cabinet and the bac k or bottom are

provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfac e or in a built-in installation unless pro per ventilatio n is provided .

❏ Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are

not sure of the type of power available , cons ult your dealer or local power company.

❏ If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your

electrician to replace your obs olete outle t.

❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on. ❏ If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the

ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not excee d 15 amperes.

❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they

may touc h d an g erous voltage p oin ts or short ou t p ar ts th at could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.

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❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt

to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to s ervic e pers onnel .

❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicin g to

qualified service perso nn el unde r th e followin g co nditions:

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

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating ins truc tions sinc e impr oper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive w ork by a qualifie d tec h nicia n to restore the product to normal operat i on.

E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

F. If it exhibits a distinct change in per formance, indicating

a need for servic e.

For United Kingdom Users

Use of options

Epson (UK) Limited sh all n ot be liable ag ainst any da mages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products othe r than t h ose designated as Or igin al E P SON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

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Safety information

Warning:

for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

Important:

coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow—Earth Blue—Neutral Brown—Live

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are

If you need to fit a plug:

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows:

❏ The green and yellow w ire must be conne cted to th e termina l

in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (

❏ The blue wire must be connecte d to the ter minal in the plug

marked with t he lett er N.

❏ The brown wire must be connect ed to the terminal in the plug

marked with th e letter L.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician .

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correc t siz e an d rating.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

Notes

your printer.

equipment.

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of

must be observed to avoid damage to your

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Paper Handling

Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Manually loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Loading an uncommon paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Choosing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Colored paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

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Loading P aper

This section covers how to manually load paper to check print quality after each page is printed and how to choose special media. To load paper normally, see your Getting Ready guide. To load paper in an optional lower paper tray, see page 3-3.

Note:

If the weight of your paper is not between 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lb), decrease the number of sheets you load.

Manually loading paper

You can manually load paper in the MP Tray. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed.

This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for automatic paper feeding, except you load paper sheet-by-sheet in the MP Tray, send print data to print the first page, and press the On Line button to print each following page.

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To load paper manually, follow the steps below.

1. Access the printer driver menus in one of the following ways:

Note:

If you have not installed the printer driver, see your Getting Ready! guide for installation instructions.

❑

For access through your application software, click the

also may need to click combination of these buttons.

Printer Setup

command in the File men u. You

Setup, Options, Properties

, or a

❑

For direct access through Windows 95, click

Settings EPL-N2000

appears. Be sure to right-click the printer icon. The n select the

Setup

❑

For direct access through Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for Workgroups, and Windows NT 3.51, double-click the

Printers

, and click

icon and click

Details

tab at the top of the window, and click the

button.

icon in the Control Panel dialog box. Next, c lick

EPSON EPL-N2000

then click the

Printers

. Next, right-click the

Properties

in the Installed Printers list box, and

Setup

button.

Start

, poin t to

EPSON

in the menu th at

2. The Printer Settings menu appears. Click on the arrow next to

the Paper Source box to see the list of sources available. Click Manual Feed.

3. Click the Paper tab to see the Paper menu. Click the arrow

next to the Paper Size box to see the list of available paper sizes.

Scroll through this list and click on the paper size that matches the paper you will load in the printer.

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4. If the correct paper size is already loaded, skip to step 4.

Otherwise, open the front cover, and remove any paper remaining in the MP Tray. Insert a sheet or stack of the correct size paper into the MP Tray with the printable side up, as far as it will go. Adjust the paper guides to match the paper size you are loading.

5. Send a print job from your application. The control panel display shows

Manual Feed

and the selected page size.

6. Press On Line to print. The sheet of paper is loaded and printed.

7. Press On Line again to print the next page of print data, if necessary. Repeat this step for every page to be printed.

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Selecting the paper size

By default, the printer driver is set up for A4 size paper to be loaded. If you load paper of a different size, you need to change the paper size setting using one of the following methods.

Using the printer driver:

Choose the paper size on the Printer Settings menu or the Paper menu. For more information on using the printer driver, see online help in the driver.

Using the Remote Control Panel utility:

Bring up the Remote Control Panel by typing DOS prompt. Select the appropriate emulation from the main Remote Control Panel window and click the button. Then choose the paper size.

Using the SelecType mode:

For information on changing the paper size in SelecType mode, see Chapter 5.

EPRCPO

Page Setup

at the

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Loading an uncommon paper size

To load an uncommon, or custom, paper size from 92 × 140 mm (3.6 × 5.5 inches) to 330.2 × 483 mm (13 × 19 inches), use the MP Tray (as described in your size setting according to one of the following methods:

Access the printer driver, click inside the paper size box on

❑

the paper menu, and type an original name for your paper. When you finish adjust the Width, Height, and Measurement Unit settings to match your custom paper, press the saved.

Access the Remote Control Panel utility (see Chapter 4) and

❑

set page size to

Access SelecType mode (see Chapter 5) and set page size to

❑

(custom).

CTM

key and your custom paper size will be

Enter

Custom

Getting Ready

guide) and make the

Choosing Paper

Note:

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

You can use many kinds of media including stock paper, envelopes, labels, and overhead projector transparencies. The printer feeds most types of media automatically from the MP Tray. This section describes the paper feed and delivery choices and how to select and load paper.

The type of paper you use in your printer can affect the quality of your printed output. The smoother the paper you use, the smoother and sharper your printing looks.

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Paper Handling

For bes t re su lts, store yo ur pape r su pply in it s ori gi na l wrapper. Your printout can be marred by moisture absorbed in the paper. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment.

Below are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media for the printer.

Labels

Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. Use the MP Tray to print on these materials.

To prevent the adhesive from coming into contact with printer parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet so that no gaps occur between the individual labels.

You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks to the label sheet when you lift it off, do not use the labels.

Envelopes

Load envelopes in the MP Tray with the flap edge first and the print surface facing up. The printing quality on envelopes may be irregular because different parts of an envelope have different thicknesses. If the printing is too light, adjust the print density with the printer driver, the Remote Control Panel utility, or SelecType.

Note:

Because thickness and surface characteristics are especially important for envelopes, test a sample for print quality and proper feeding before you buy a large number of envelopes.

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Colored paper

You can use colored paper as long as it meets the weight limits shown in the paper specifications. Do not, however, use coated paper (paper to which a clear or colored coating has been added).

Transparencies

You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film if they are made for use with plain-paper copiers or laser printers. Use the MP Tray to print on these materials.

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Chapter 2

Understanding Your Printer

The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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This ch a p te r s h ows you how to us e the con tr o l panel .

Getting acquainted with your printer’s control panel may help you get more from your printer. For more information on the SelecType settings available from the control panel, including the OneTouch modes, see Chapter 5.

Appendix E shows all SelecType menu categories and options. It can be used as a guide whenever you use SelecType.

The Control Panel

Overview

The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. The panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display, indicator lights, and buttons. The display and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and you can use the buttons to select printer settings and functions. However, software settings usually override these settings.

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Display

The display show s the fol low in g :

Status messages, such as

❑

Warming Up

, indicate the printer’s

current status.

Error messages, such as

❑

Paper Out

, identify maintenance procedures you must perf orm or error cond itions you ne ed to correct.

SelecType options, such as

❑

Emulation

, allow you to control printer mode, font selection, paper handling, and several other printer functions.

For soluti ons to er ro r messa ge s and main te na nc e in form at ion, see Chapter 6. For full information on SelecType, see Chapter 5.

Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientation

RITech Copies MP Tray Size

Menu Item Value Enter

Toner Save

Mode

SelecType

Status Sheet

Continue

Alt

Reset

Form Feed On Line

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Indicator lights

On Line

Form Feed

Continue

OneTouch mode 1

On when the printer is on line, indicating the printer can receive and print data. When the prin ter is off line , this light is off. The light flashes as the system switches between on-line and off-line status.

On when data is received and stored in the printer’s buffer but not yet printed. Flashin g indicat es the pr inte r is proc es si ng data. When no data remains in the printer buffer (the section of memory reserved for receiving data), this light is off.

Flashes when an error is detected or a maintenance procedure must be performed. At the same time, an error or maintenance message appears on the display.

On when the printer is in OneTouch mode 1. For details on the OneTou ch modes, see page 5-21.

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OneTouch mode 2

SelecType

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On when the printer is in OneTouch mode 2. For details on the OneTou ch modes, see page 5-21.

On when the printer is in SelecType mode. See Chapter 5 for more information.

Buttons

Item

Continue

(Reset)

SelecType

On Line

SelecType (ALT)

Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientation

RITech Copies MP Tray Size

Menu Item Value Enter

SelecType

Continue

Alt

Reset

Form Feed On Line

Switches the printer between on line and off line status.

Selects a OneTouch mode or SelecType mode. Press this button once to enter OneTouch mode 1. Press this button again to enter OneTouch mode 2. Press this button once more to enter SelecType mode. Pressing this button while in SelecType mode returns the printer to on line status. See Chapter 5 for more information.

Toner Save

Mode

Status Sheet

Value

Enter (Status Sheet)

Form Feed

On Line

ALT + Menu, Item, Value, or Enter

Advances the parameter or setting shown to the next value in each group. If used in combination with the

button in

ALT

SelecType mode, it returns the parameter or setting shown to its previous value.

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Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode setting listed above this button, or selects the SelecType menu if in SelecType mode. Press this button when the printer is on line to enter SelecType mode.

Item

Value

Enter (Status Sheet)

Form Feed

Continue

(

Reset

)

Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode setting listed above this button or selects the function available within the current menu after entering the SelecType mode.

Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode option listed above this button, or selects the parameter available within the current item, after entering the Item of the SelecType mode.

Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode option listed above this button, or accepts the setting currently shown on the display as a new setting when in SelecType mode. Press this button two times when the printer is on line to print the status sheet.

When the prin ter is off line and data remains in the printer’s memory (Form Feed light is on), prints out the data and clears the buffer.

Enables the printer to resume printing after certain maintenance-required conditions or errors have been cleared. If the light is flashing, read the status or error message on the display and correct the problem as described in Chapter 6. If used in combination with the printer is reset.

ALT

Continue

button, the

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Chapter 3

Options

Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Installing an Optional Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Installing the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Removing the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Installing a PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Removing a PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Installing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Removing a memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Optional Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Installing the LocalTalk/Serial module . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Installing a Type-B Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Using the Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Using the serial interface utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Options

3-1

Printer Options

You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options:

250 Sheet Paper Tray (C8127 0✽) increases paper feeding

❑

capacity for many sizes of paper up to A3 size paper. The supp or t e d paper sizes ar e shown be l ow.

A3, B4, F4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger, Legal, GLG, Letter, GLT, Exective, HLT

Note:

The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.

500 Sheet Paper Tray (C8126 6✽: A4) increases paper

❑

feeding capacity. This tray can hold up to 500 sheets of A4 size paper.

500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette (C81264✽) and 250 Sheet

❑

Lower Paper Cassette (C81269✽) are automatic paper feeders that fit directly beneath the printer. Each paper cassette can house either the standard (50 0 Sheet) Paper Tray or an optional (250 or 500 Sheet) Paper Tray .

3-2

Duplex Unit (C81268✽) is useful for printing on both sides

❑

of paper.

Optional memory modules expand your printer’s memory.

❑

See page 3-16.

EPSONScript Level 2 ROM module (C83226✽) generates

❑

crisp PostScript output. See page 3-21.

Options

Optional interface cards and modules provide a link that

❑

enables you to use the EPL-N2000 with a LocalTalk network, IBM mainframe, and so on. With the optional interfaces, you can connect up to five different interfaces to this printer. See page 3-21.

If you purchased your printer and options at the same time, first set up the printer and run the print test by following the instructions in the Getting Ready! guide. Then install the options.

Caution:

Before installing an option, carefully read the manual that comes with that option.

Installing an Optional Paper Tray

When installing the 250 Sheet Paper Tray, you can use any of the following paper sizes:

A3, B4, F4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger, Legal, GLG, Letter, GLT, Exective, HLT

1. Pull out the paper tray from the lower paper cassette, if necessary.

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2. Open the cover of the paper tray.

3. Press down the plate in the paper tray until it locks into position.

4. Slide the paper guide out.

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Options

5. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Insert the paper printable side up into the tray.

Note:

The direction you should load the paper depends on the paper size; see the table below.

Paper size Side towards back of printer

A4, B5, A5, Letter, GLT, HLT Long side of paper A3, B4, F4, Ledger, Legal,

GLG, Exective

Short s i de of paper

6. Adjust the paper guide to match the paper size. Make sure the corners of the paper are underneath the tabs.

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7. Close the cover of the paper tray and replace the paper tray in the paper cassette.

8. Adjust the extension output tray to match the size of your paper.

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Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette

The optional lower paper cassette gives you a third paper source, in addition to the MP Tray and standard lower paper cassette. This section describes how to install the cassette and load paper.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet and from the printer.

3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors.

4. Lift the printer. Make sure the printer and cassette are facing the same way. Align the pins on the cassette with the holes on the bottom of the printer, and then lower the printer until it rests securely on the cassette.

Note:

The printer is heavy, so you may need to have someone help you lift it.

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5. Reconnect any interface cables you removed.

6. Make sure the power is turned off and then plug the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet.

7. Turn on the printer.

To confirm that the lower paper cassette is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the cassette is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling it.

Be sure to select the paper source in your application program. Since the selection method varies from application to application, see your software documentation for more information.

Installing the Duplex Unit

Note:

Only the follwing paper sizes are compatible with the Duplex Unit..

A3, B4, F4, A4, B5, International B5, A5, Ledger, Legal, GLG, Letter, GLT, Exective , HLT

To efficiently print on both sides of a sheet of paper, install the Duplex Unit as described below.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors.

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4. Facing the back of the printer, remove the screw and the cover as shown below.

Note:

Keep the screw and the cover in case you need to remove the Duplex Unit or need to transport the printer.

5. Attach the hooks that came with the Duplex Unit to the printer.

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6. Align the hooks on the printer with the holes at the bottom of the Duplex Unit.

7. Attach the Duplex Unit to the printer, making sure the connectors and screws enter the proper holes.

Caution:

Do not take off your hand until secure the Duplex Unit with the screws that came with the unit. Because the Duplex Unit may come off the pr i n te r, and damaged.

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8. Secure the Duplex Unit with two screws that came with the unit.

Caution:

Be sure to secure the screws all the way; otherwise the printer

may be damaged.

9. Reconnect any interface cables you removed.

10. Make sure the power is turned off and then plug the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet.

11. Turn on the printer.

To confirm that the Duplex Unit is installed correctly, print a status sheet. If the unit is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling it.

Note:

Select Duplex On on the Printing Menu in SelecType before using the Duplex Unit; the default setting is Off.

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Removing the Duplex Unit

1. Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing the Duplex Unit,” page 3-8.

2. Facing the back of the printer, remove the two screws that secure the Duplex Unit to the printer.

Caution:

Be sure you or someone else supports the Duplex Unit during removal; otherwise, the Duplex Unit may come off the printer and be damaged.

3. Pull the Duplex Unit, then lift it up gently.

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4. Remove the two ho oks from the printe r.

Note:

Save the hooks, in case you need to install the unit again in the future.

5. Secure the screw and the cover that you removed earlier when installing the Duplex Unit in step 4 on page 3-9.

6. Follow steps 9 through 11 in the previous section to complete the procedure.

PCMCIA Card

Install a PCMCIA card to increase printer memory. You can use any PCMCIA ca rd that is comp atib le with the follow in g :

PCMCIA ver. 2.1 co mplia nce

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Card Type: SRAM, EEPROM, Flash

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Slot Type: Type 1, Type 2

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Installing a PCMCIA card

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Open the IC card slot cover.

3. Insert the PCMCIA card as shown. Be sure the back side of the card is facing the inside of the printer.

4. Close the slot cover.

5. Turn on the printer.

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back side

Removing a PCMCIA card

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Open the IC card slot cover.

3. Press the

4. Close the slot cover.

5. Turn on the printer.

button to eject the card.

Eject

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Memory Modules

By installing a Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM) in both open slots, you can increase printer memory up to 68 MB. You may want to add additional memory if you are having difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages or if you regularly use numerous downloaded fonts.

You can purchase SIMMs from various vendors. Be sure the SIMM you purchase meets the following requirements:

72-pin type

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Capacity of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB

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Access speed of 70ns or less

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Dimensions within 108 mm (4.25 inches) × 39 mm

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(1.53 inches), with a thickness of 10 mm (0.4 inch)

Installing a memory module

1. Turn off the printer.

Warning:

2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

3. Remove all interface cables from the interface connectors.

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To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a SIMM unless the printer is turned off.

4. Pull the latch on the right toward you to open the printer cover.

5. Facing the left side of the printer, loosen the three screws that secure the side cover.

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6. Remove the printer’s side cover.

7. Insert the SIMM module into RAM SLOT 1 (if occupied use RAM SLOT 2), making sure the pin numbers of the slot and the SIMM match, either 1 or 72.

ROM SLOT

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RAM SLOT 1

RAM SLOT 2

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8. Press the module in firmly until it clicks into place. Do not apply too much force.

9. Replace the printer’s side cover and secure the three screws that you loosened earlier.

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10. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut.

Removing a memory module

1. Perform steps 1 through 6 in the previous section to access the printer’s SIMM socket.

2. Pull the metal clips on each side of the SIMM socket outward to release the memory module.

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3. Grasp both sides of the SIMM and pull it out as shown above.

4. Follow steps 9 through 10 in the previous section to complete the procedure.

ROM Module

You can install the EPSONScript Level 2 module (C83226✽) using the same basic steps as those used to install the memory module. See “Ins tallin g a memor y modu le” for inst alla tion instructions. However, this must be installed in the ROM SLOT rath e r than i n th e R A M S LOT.

Optional Interfaces

This section describes how to install the LocalTalk/Serial modules and optional Type-B interface cards listed below.

To add a serial or parallel interface to your printer, use one

❑

of the following:

LocalTalk/S erial mod ule C82334 32 KB Serial Interface Card C82307 32 KB Parallel Interface Card C82310

The LocalTalk/Serial module provides your printer with either an RS-232C or current loop serial connection.

To add a direct connection to an IBM mini or mainframe

❑

system, use one of the following:

Coax Interface Card C82314 Twinax Interface Card C82315

✽ ✽ ✽

✽ ✽

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The coax and twinax connectors each contain a parallel interface. Since the printer’s built-in parallel interface remains active, this gives you three parallel interfaces and a coax or twinax interface. Print jobs can be sent to any connection, and the printer automatically switches between the active ports.

The twinax interface is compatible with the following IBM systems: AS-400, System 36, 5251 (model 12), System 34, System 38, and 5294. When equipped with an 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 to your GPIB network, use the

❑

GPIB Interface Card (C82323✽).

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Installing the LocalTalk/Serial module

Note:

When using the module in LocalTalk mode, you should remove the Ethernet interface connector. For instructions on how to remove the connector, see “Installing a Type-B interface card,” steps 1 to 4, on the next page.

1. Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Installing a memory module,” page 3-16, to access the printer’s SIMM SLOT.

2. Select one of the following interface settings: RS-232C type serial interface, current loop type serial interface, or LocalTalk interface, using a jumper switch and the two slide switches on the module. The default selection is LocalTalk. If you want to select the serial interface settings, change the jumper and the two slide switches to the serial interface positions as shown below.

Note:

Make sure both slide switches are set to the same position; otherwise, the printer will not operate correctly.

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3. Position the module as shown below; then carefully insert its connector into printer connector CN4. Secure the module with the two screws that come with it.

4. Perform steps 9 to 10 on page 3-19 to complete this procedure.

You can verify whether the interface is correctly installed by printing a status sheet.

Installing a Type-B Interface Card

1. Turn off the printer.

Warning:

2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

3. Turn the printer so its back faces you.

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High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Do not attempt to install the card unless the printer is turned off.

4. Loosen the two screws that secure the Ethernet interface connector card and remove the card.

5. With the component side of the Type-B interface card facing the outside of the printer, slide the interface card into the grooves in the in te rfac e slot as sh own b elow . Pus h it in firmly to lock the card into place.

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6. Secure the Type-B interface card with the two retaining screws.

You can verify the interface is correctly installed by printing a status sheet.

Using the S er i al I nte rf a c e

To use a serial interface, you must purchase an appropriate interface cable. EPSON supplies several types of interface cables. You can use any interface cable that meets the printer specifications listed below. See your computer manual for any special computer requirements.

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RS-232C Cable (9 pin) C836152 (2.0 m) from mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB 9-pin (computer) for RS-232C; for direct printer to computer connection

RS-232C Cable (25 pin) C836151 (2.0 m) form mini DIN (printer) to D-SUB 25-pin (computer) for RS-232C; for direct printer to computer connection

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Current Loop Cable C836141 (0.4 m) from mini DIN

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(printer) to D-SUB 25-pin (interface cable) for both RS-232C and Current loop; a cable extension for printer to interface cable connection

If you installed a serial interface, you need to ensure that the printer and the computer are using the same serial settings. If the serial settings do not match, you must make the appropriate settings. The settings can be changed either in the printer or computer. See the next section for information about the serial interface utility that comes with your printer.

The default serial settings for the optional serial interface are listed below. To change the serial settings, see the interface card’s manual if you are using a Type-B serial interface or if you installed a LocalTalk/Serial module. For information about your computer’s serial settings, see your computer manual.

Serial type: RS-232C

Word length: 8 Baud rate: 9600 Parity: NONE Stop bit: 1 DTR: OFF XON/XOFF: ON

You also need to change the port setting of your computer if it is not already set to the serial port. The following procedures describe how to change the port setting in Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11 for Workgroups and Windows 95. To change the setting using non-Windows software, see your software manual.

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For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups

1. In the Main window, double-click the

2. Double-click the

3. In the Printers dialog box that appears, click the button.

4. Select a COM (serial) port.

5. Click the OK button to save this setting.

For Windows 95

1. Click the

Printers

2. Right-click the the menu that appears. Be sure to right-click your printer.

3. Select the

4. Click the arrow next to the Printer Port drop-down list. Then select a COM (serial) port.

5. Click OK to save this setting.

Start

Details

Printers

button, point to

Epson EPL-N2000

tab.

icon.

Settings

Control Panel

, and then click

icon, and click

icon.

Connect

Properties

Using the serial interface utility

You can use the serial interface utility that comes with your printer to specify the port and the baud rate of your computer for the serial interface connection.

This utility is included in the Remote Control Panel utility. For details on installation of the Remote Control Panel utility, see Chapter 4.

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Your printer supports the following serial interface baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600. If you want to use your printer with a higher baud rate that is supported by your computer system, you can use the utility to match the baud rate between the computer and printer.

Note:

This utility may not work with all computer systems.

1. Type

HSERIAL

at the DOS prompt and press

Enter

to bring up the list of parameters for the port and the baud rate selection.

C:\HSERIAL

2. Select the appropriate parameters from the list and type the following:

C:\HSERIAL /P=n /B=

n = parameter for the port selection m = parameter for the baud rate selection

For example, if you would like to use the COM1 port with the 57600 baud rate, type the following:

C:\HSERIAL /P=1 /B=576

If you need help, type the following:

C:\HSERIAL\?

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Chapter 4

Remote Control Panel Utility

Remote Control Panel Utility Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

When to use the Remote Control Panel utility . . . . . . . . 4-2

Installing the Remote Control Panel utility . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Accessing the Remote Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

LaserJet 4/EPSONScript Level 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

ESCP2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

FX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

I239X Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Page Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Type Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Printer Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

More Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Duplex Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Remote Control Panel Utility

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Remote Control Panel Utility Overview

The Remote Control Panel utility is software that allows you to change printer settings, such as the print quantity, paper size, and RITech setting.

When to use the Remote Control Panel utility

You do not normally need to use the Remote Control Panel to change printer settings. Most software programs let you change settings that affect the final printed output, and any settings you make from your software override those made from the Remote Control Panel.

However, if you are not able to change printer settings from your software program or if you are running DOS, the Remote Control Panel will allow you to:

specify the size of paper loaded in the paper tray

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turn the Toner Save Mode on and off

❑

change the density setting or RITech setting

❑

change the emulation mode

❑

turn the Standby mode on and off

❑

specify the Top Offset and Left Offset

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Note: When the printer is shared by more than one user, the settings may be changed by other users. Even if the Remote Control Panel window shows your desired setting, always click the Send button .

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Remote Control Panel Utility

Installing the Remote Control Panel utility

To install the utility, follow these steps:

1. Insert the floppy disk containing the utility into your computer’s disk drive.

2. Type SETUP at the DOS prompt and press Enter.

A:\SETUP

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the utility.

Accessing the Remote Control Panel

To start the Remote Control Panel, type the following at the DOS prompt and press Enter. (If you changed the default directory during installation, type that directory instead.)

C:\EPSONRCP\EPRCPP

The main Remote Control Panel menu appears.

Remote Control Panel Utility

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Click the button for the emulation mode you want to configure.

Note:

EpsonScript Level 2 is available only when the EpsonScript Level 2 option is installed.

LaserJet 4/EPSONScript Level 2 Mode

The main menu displays the current printer settings for the selected printer mode. The buttons on the left open dialog boxes so you can change the settings listed under Printer Status.

Print ERR SHEET for EpsonScript*

Turn this setting on if you want a printed record of EpsonScript Level 2 errors. When an error is detected, the printer prints a sheet listing the type of error.

*Available only when the EpsonScript Level 2 option is installed

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Remote Control Panel Utility

ESCP2 Mode

FX Mode

Remote Control Panel Utility

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I239X Mode

Page Setup Options

Clicking the menu opens the following menu:

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Remote Control Panel Utility

Page Setup

button on the Remote Control Panel

If you are unable to make the settings that are available on the Page Setup menu from your software program, make the settings on this menu as follows:

Page Size

Selects the default paper size. You should change this item only if you cannot change the paper size from your software program.

If your paper size is not listed below, you can define a new size using the Custom setting. Use the following settings when defining a custom page size: 92 to 330.2 mm × 140 to 483 mm.

The Page Size options are as follows:

A3+ A3 B4 LT (Letter) A4 A5 Ledger B5 HLT (Half letter) LGL (Legal) GLT (Government letter) GLG (Government legal) EXE (Executi ve) F4 MON (Monarch) C10 (Commercial 10) DL C5 IB5 (International B5) C6 Custom

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Copies

Selects the number of copies to be printed. You can enter any number from 1 to 999. You should specify the number of copies from your software program.

Form

Specifies the number of horizontal lines on a page. You can enter any number from 5 to 128. This setting is available only in LJ4 mode.

Orientation

Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait (default) or landscape orientation. The pages in this manual are printed in portrait orientation.

Paper Feed

Allows you to select how paper is fed into the printer or where paper is fed from. Your choices are

Automatic

from whichever tray has the correct paper size), must manually feed paper in the MP Tray),

Cassette 1 Automatic

, and

Lower cassette 2

(if installed). The default is

(paper is fed

Manual

MP Tray, Lower

(you

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Remote Control Panel Utility

Type Options

Clicking the opens the following menu.

Note:

The Type menu is available only in LJ4 mode.

button on the Remote Control Panel menu

Type

If you are unable to make the settings that are availabe on the Type menu from your software program, make the settings on this menu as follows:

Typeface

Specifies the typeface to use.

Pitch / P oint Size

Specifies the point size for proportional and scalable fonts. The range of point sizes is 4.00 to 999.75. It also specifies the pitch for fixed pitch fonts. The range of pitch is 0.44 to 99.99.

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Symbol Set

Specifies the symbol set to use. If the typeface you selected is not available for the symbol set you select, the typeface is replaced with the currently selected symbol set. The following symbol sets are available:

Roman-8 Norweg1 Italian ECM94-1 Swedis2 ANSI ASCII UK French2 German Legal 8859-2 ISO Spanish PsMath 8859-9 ISO WiTurkish MsPublishing VeMath DeskTop Math-8 WiE.Europe PcTk437 Windows PsText IBM-US IBM-DN VeInternational PcMultilingual PiFont VeUS Other PcE.Europe WiAnsi

Note:

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The following symbol sets cannot be selected with the Swiss 721 SWM and Dutch 801 SWM fonts: PsMath, MsPublishing, VeMath, Math-8, and PiFont.

The characters 9Bh to 9Fh in the VeInternational and VeUS symbol sets cannot be printed when either the Swiss 721 SWM or Dutch 801 SWM font is selected.

Remote Con trol Panel Util it y

Printer Setup Options

Clicking the menu opens the following menu:

If you are unable to make the settings that are available on the Printer Setup menu from your software program, make the settings on this menu as follows:

Printer Setup

button on the Remote Control Panel

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Page Protect

Use this list to make use of the Page Protect function. This allows you to allocate additional printer memory for printing data, as opposed to receiving it. You may need to use Page Protect if you are printing a highly complex page. If a Print Overrun error occurs, change the setting to ON and reprint your data. This reduces the amount of memory reserved for receiving data so your computer may take longer to send the print job, but it will allow you to print complex jobs. Page Protect usually works best if set to

. You will need to

Auto

increase your printer’s memory if memory errors continue to occur.

Note:

Changing the Page Protect setting reconfigures the printer’s memory which causes any downloaded fonts to be erased.

Resolution

Selects the resolution you want to use for printing. The available settings are

600 dpi

(default) and

300 dpi

RITech

Allows you to adjust the RITech (Resolution Improvement Technology) setting or turn it off. See “Optimizing Print Quality” on page 7-27 for more information about RITech. Ordinarily, the RITech setting should not have to be changed.

The RITech options are

Light, Medium, Dark

, and

Off

Density

Adjusts the print density to make the printout darker or lighter. Click the appropriate arrow key to darken or lighten the output.

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Auto Continue

Permits the printer to a utomatically re cover f rom a Pri nt Ove rrun, Mem Overflow, or Paper Set error. The printer continues printing within a few seconds after one of these problems occurs.

When Auto Continue is off, you must press the button on the control panel to resume printing. In most cases, leave Auto Continue off so you can tell when an error occurs and make the necessary corrections. You might want to set Auto Continue on when printing long jobs or when you are away from the printer for long periods.

Toner Save Mode

Turns the Toner Save mode on. When turned on, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside of characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower edges.

Image Optimum

Reduces the amount of graphics data when the data reaches the memory limit, allowing complex documents to be printed. When this mode is on, graphics quality is reduced. The options are

Off, On

, and

Auto. On

and

are the same.

Auto

Paper Type

Allows you to use various types of paper. the regular size plain paper under 75g/m

Thin W

Thick N

irregular size plain paper and envelopes that are less than 257mm wide.

Trnsprnc

usually works best if set to

is useful for transparencie s. Pa per Type

Normal

Turn to the next page.

Turn to the previous page.

Remote Control Panel Utility

is useful for

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Other Options

Clicking the This menu is available only in ESC/P 2, FX, or I239X emulation modes.

Condensed (ESCP2, FX only)

Use this option to change the character spacing. Condensed printing is useful for spreadsheets and other applications that need to fit a large amount of information on each line. However, 15-cpi characters cannot be condensed.

button brings up the following dialog box.

Other

T.Margin

Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in

0.05 inch increments.

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Remote Con trol Panel Util it y

Text

Use this option to set the page length in lines. The unit of measure for this option is a 1/6 inch line.

If you change the Orientation, Page Size, or T.Margin settings, the page length setting automatically returns to the default setting for each paper size.

AutoCR

Use the automatic carriage return option to perform a carriage-return line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. If Auto CR is does not print characters beyond the right margin, and it does not perform a linewrap until it receives a CR. Most software programs take care of this function.

AutoLF

Off

, the printer

If you set AutoLF to automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR). When you set AutoLF to On, the printer adds a line feed to each carriage return it receives. If your text lines overprint each other, set AutoLF to On.

BitImage

With BitImage set to emulate the graphics densities set with the printer commands. If you select

, the bit image density is low.

Light

With BitImage set to images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader. I239X mode.

This mode reduces the size of the image being printed and may cause some distortion when printing bit-image graphics.

Dark

, the printer does not send an

Off

Dark

, the bit image density is high. If you select

BarCode

, your printer can correctly

Light

, your printer converts bit

BarCode

Remote Control Panel Utility

is not available in

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ZeroChar

This option determines whether the printer prints a slashed zero (0) or an unslashed zero (0). This feature is useful for clearly distinguishing between an uppercase letter O and zero when printing documents such as program lists.

Alt.Graphics (I239X only)

Turns the Alternate Graphics option on or off. The default setting is

Character Set (I239X only)

Selects the character table 1 or 2.

Next (I239X only)

Turn to the next page.

Prev (I239X only)

Turn to the previous page.

OFF

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More Options

Clicking the opens the following menu:

If you are unable to make the settings available on the More menu from your software program, make the settings on this menu as follows:

button on the Remote Control Panel menu

Source Symbol Set (LJ4 only)

Available only when an optional font ROM is installed while in the LJ4 emulation mode.

Destination Symbol Set (LJ 4 only)

Available only when an optional font ROM is installed while in the LJ4 emulation mode.

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Top Offset

Allows you to adjust the vertical printing position on the page. The setting is in millimeters. You can move the printing position by approximately 0.5 mm increments from the top edge (the parameters are from -9 to 99).

Left Offset

Allows you to adjust the horizontal printing position on the page. The setting is in millimeters. You can move the printing position by approximately 0.5 mm increments from the left edge (the parameters are from -9 to 99).

Standby

Sets the Standby mode to

Enable

Disable

. When Standby is enabled, the printer goes into a sleep mode if it is not used for 30 minutes. The printer begins warming up as soon as you send data; it warms up and is ready to print in about 60 seconds. When Standby is disabled, the printer stays warmed up and ready to print.

Timeout

Sets the length of time the printer waits before looking for the next print job. If the printer is online and receives no new data for the number of seconds specified, the printer automatically switches to the next channel that receives data.

Paper Size Ignore

Selects whether a paper size error is ignored when it occurs. Turning this item on causes the printer to print even if the image size exceeds the printable area for the specified size of paper. This may cause smudges, because of toner that is not transferred onto the paper properly. When this item is off, the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs.

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Country (ESCP2, F X only)

Selects the international character set.

CG Table (ESCP2, FX only)

Selects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. The printer prints text based on the selected character table.

Code Page (I239X only)

Selects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. The printer prints text based on the selected character table.

Duplex Options

Clicking the opens the following menu:

If you are unable to make the setting available on the Duplex menu from your software program, make the setting on this menu as follows:

Duplex

button on the Remote Control Panel menu

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Duplex

Selects the duplex printing on or off. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is installed.

Binding

Selects the binding direction of the printout. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is install ed.

Start Page

Specifies to print from either front or back at first. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is install ed.

Back Shift

Adjusts the printing position on the back side when printing on both sides. Use this if the printout on the back side is not where you expected. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is installed.

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Chapter 5

SelecType

When to Use SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Using SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

SelecType menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Understanding SelecType Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Emulation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Printing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Tray Size Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Config Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Parallel B Menu, Parallel C Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Serial Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

L/T Menu, AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

LJ4 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Using the OneTouch Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Using Other Emulation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Changing emulation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

ESC/P 2 or FX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

I239X Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

EPSON GL/2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Before printing in EPSON GL/2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29

GL2 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

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When to Use SelecType

In general, use SelecType only for settings you cannot make in your software, including the following:

Changing the emulation modes and selecting the IES

❑

(Intelligent Emulation Switching) mode

Specifying the channel and configuring the interface

❑

Choosing the size of the memory buffer used to receive data

❑

You should keep in mind the following points when using SelecType settings:

A number of SelecType settings can also be made using the

❑

OneTouch modes, printer driver, and Remote Control Panel utility.

Application programs may send commands to the printer

❑

that override SelecType settings. If you are not getting the results you expect, check your application software settings.

To see the current SelecType settings, print a status sheet.

❑

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A map of all available SelecType menus is included in

❑

Appendix E.

SelecType

Before entering and using SelecType, you should understand how the buttons on the printer’s control panel work.

Buttons

The functions of the control panel buttons on the printer change when in SelecType mod e.

Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientation

RITech Copies MP Tray Size

Menu Item Value Enter

Toner Save

Mode

Status Sheet

SelecType

Continue

Alt

Reset

Form Feed On Line

Using SelecType

Note:

You can directly access certain menu items using the OneTouch modes. For more information, see “Using the OneTouch Modes” on page 5-21.

1. To enter SelecType mode, press Menu.

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2. To change the settings, press

Menu, Item

, or

Value

To select a new menu (menu category), press

❑

To select an item (setting) in a menu, press

❑

To select a value (parameter) for an item, press

❑

To accept a new setting, press

❑ ❑

Press

to select a menu, item, or parameter in reverse

ALT

Enter

Item

Value

order. See Appendix E for a map showing the order that selecType menus are displayed in.

3. To exit SelecType mode, press

On Line

SelecTy pe

SelecType menus

This section gives a brief description of the menus in SelecType and lists the settings available on each menu. For more detailed descriptions of the settings, see “Understanding SelecType Settings” on page 5-8.

Test Menu

These settings select and perform the printer’s internal test printing. You can obtain information on the printer’s current settings, available fonts, and a brief summary of features. Also see page 5-8.

Status Sheet, LJ4 Font Sample, ESCP2 Font Sample, FX Font Sample, I239X Font Sample, PS Status Sheet*, PS Font Sample*, PS Fact Sheet*, Ext Printer Info**

* available only when the EPSONScript Level 2 is install ed **available only whe n there is th e data in installed optional ROM

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SelecType

Emulation Menu

These settings select the default emulation for each interface. Also see page 5-9.

Parallel B, Parallel C, Serial*, L/T *, AUX**

* available only when the LocalTalk/Serial module is installed **available only when the optional interface is installed.

Printing Men u

These settings are made in everyday use. Most can be set using your software. Always check the software settings, because the software settings override the Printing Menu settings. Also see page 5-9.

Paper Source, Page Size, Orientation, Copies, Manual Feed, Resolution, Duplex*, Binding*, Start Page*

* available only when the Duplex Unit is installed

Tray S ize Menu

These settings display the paper size loaded in each paper tray. This may be different from the size set in Page Size, which specifies the size of the image the printer produces internally. Also see page 5-11.

MP Tray Size, LC1 Size, LC2 Size

Config Menu

These settings affect the printer’s performance. Also see page 5-12.

RITech, Toner Save, Density, Top Offset, Left Offset, Back Shift, Size Ignore, Auto Cont, Page Protect, Image Optimum, Paper Type

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Setup Menu

These settings provide the printer with information necessary for printing. Also see page 5-15.

Interface, Time Out, Standby, Lang, Printer Name, Toner, Page Count, SelecType I nit

Parallel B, Parallel C M enu

These settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using a parallel interface. Also see page 5-16.

Speed, Bi-D, Buffer Size

Serial Menu*

These settings control the serial interface settings. These settings are necessary for correct communication between the printer and the computer. Also see page 5-17.

Word Length, Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bit, XOn/XO ff, DTR, Buffer Size

*Available only when the LocalTalk/Serial module is in stalled and it is set to serial interface. See Chapter 3, “ Options,” for more information.

L/T*, AUX** Menu

This setting controls the optional interface settings. Also see page 5-18.

Buffer Size

* Available only when the LocalTalk/Serial module is installed and it is set to LocalTalk interface. See Chapter 3, “ Options,” for more information. **Available only when the Type B interface is installed.

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SelecType

Epson EPL-N2000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Printer Parts

Declaration of Conformity

Contents

Getting Started

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

Paper Handling

Understanding Your Printer

Options

Remote Control Panel Utility

SelecType