Contents
1 Finding a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
3 Installing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
4 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
5 Attaching the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
6 Test Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
7 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
8 Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
9 Making Basic Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
10 Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
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This bookle t will he lp you se t up yo ur printer and begin p rint ing quickly.
It also gives yo u instructions for routi ne m aintenance. For det ailed
information on using the printer or if you have p rob lem s printing, see
your Referenc e G uide.
EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Co rporation.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any
and all rights in those marks.
Copyright Seiko Epson Corporatio n 1996, Nagano, Japan.
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This guide provides the basic information you need to use your
®
EPL-N2000 with a PC running Microsoft
Windows® or DOS.
For more information about printing on special paper, using
the printer’s control panel, using the utilities that came with
your printer, and other information that will help you get the
results you want, see the Refe rence Guide.
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Finding a Place for the Printer
Place your printer close enough to the computer or
❏
workstation for the printer cable to reach both ends.
Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer’s power
❏
plug. Do not use an adapter plug.
Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy
❏
operation and maintenance as well as sufficient ventilation.
The diagram below shows the recommended amount of
space.
If you install the optional 250 sheet Paper Tray, you will
❏
need an additional 170 mm (6.7 inches) in front of the
printer.
If you install the Duplex Unit, you will need an additional
❏
20 mm (0.79 inches) behind the printer.
If you install the optional lower paper cassette, you will
❏
need an additional 100 mm (3.9 inches) in height.
400mm*
200mm
180mm*
970mm
200mm
960mm
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Caution:
Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power
❏
cord.
Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight,
❏
excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
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Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall
❏
switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of
power can wipe out valuable information in your
computer’s and printer’s memory.
Avoid using outlets on the same circuit with large motors
❏
or other appliances that might disturb the power supply.
Keep the entire computer and printer system away from
❏
potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or
the base units of cordless telephones.
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Unpacking
1. Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton.
Note:
The printer weighs about 26 kg (57.3 lbs) and should be lifted
with care.
2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface.
3. Take the packaging material and any other items off the
printer and store them for future use.
4. Make sure you have everything shown below.
printer
Imaging Cartridge
500 Sheet
Paper Tray
power cord
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Installing the Imaging Cartridge
Caution:
Do not turn the Imaging Cartridge upside down. Do not
❏
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expose the Imaging Cartridge to light any longer than
necessary.
Do not open the drum’s protective cover and avoid
❏
exposing the Imaging Cartridge to room light any longer
than necessary. Overexposing the cartridge may cause
abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed
page and reduce the life of the cartridge.
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1. Pull the latch on the right toward you to open the printer
cover.
2. While holding the Imaging Cartridge horizontally, gently
shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly.
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3. Set the cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Firmly grip the tab
on the right side of the Imaging Cartridge. Pull the clear
seal all the way out with firm, even pressure as shown.
4. Insert the pins on each side of the cartridge into the grooves
inside the printer, and slide the cartridge gently into place.
Then push down the handle until the cartridge is
horizontal.
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5. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut.
Caution:
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Never transport the printer with the Imaging Cartridge
installed.
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Loading Paper
This section covers how you load paper using the MP Tray or
500 Sheet Paper Tray.
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.
Loading paper in the MP Tray
You can load up to 150 sheets of paper in the MP Tray.
1. Open the front cover.
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2. Fan a stack of paper and tap the edges of the stack on a flat
surface to even it up.
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, International B5, A5,
Letter, GLT, HLT
A3+, A3, B4, F4, Ledger, Legal,
GLG, Exective, Monach, C-10,
DL, C5, C6
Long side of paper
Short side of paper
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3. Adjust the paper guides to match the size of your paper.
Load the stack of paper into the MP Tray with the printable
side up.
4. Slide the extension output tray to match the size of your
paper.
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5. Make the desired print settings in your application (and
the driver if necessary; see pages 16 to 22 for information on
installin g and ac ce ss ing the drive r as we ll as onl in e help ) .
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Loading paper in the 500 Sheet Paper Tray
To load paper in the 500 Sheet Paper Tray, follow the steps
below.
1. Pull out the 500 Sheet Paper Tray from the paper cassette.
2. Press down the plate in the paper tray until it locks into
position.
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3. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the
edges. Insert the paper face-up into the tray with the
corners of the paper underneath the tabs.
Note:
Be sure not to load more than 500 sheets and match the paper size.
4. Insert the paper tray in the lower paper cassette.
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You are now ready to print using the lower paper cassette.
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Attaching the Power Cord
1. Make sure the power switch at the left of the printer is turned
off.
2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer. Then plug
the other end into a properly grounded outlet.
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Test Printing
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Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientation
RITech Copies MP Tray Size
Menu Item Value Enter
SelecType
Continue
Alt
Reset
Form Feed On Line
Toner Save
Mode
Status Sheet
Enter
(Status Sheet)
1. Make sure the Imaging Cartridge is installed. Turn on the
printer. Several messages appear on the display as the
printer performs internal tests. After about 60 seconds, the
message appears.
Ready
2. Make sure the On Line light is on; meaning the printer is
ready to accept and print data. If it isn’t on, press the
button.
Line
3. Press the
(Status Sheet) button two times. The printer
Enter
On
prints the status sheet, showing the current printer settings.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer comes with three standard interface connectors:
Parallel B, Parallel C, and an Ethernet connector. To use the
Ethernet interface, see your
Network Administrator
see the interface connection instructions below. To use the
Parallel C interface, follow the instructions below and
substitute Parallel C for Parallel B where appropriate.
Your printer also has room for two more optional interface
connectors: a LocalTalk/Serial interface connector and a
Type-B interface connector (can only be used in place of the
Ethernet connector). See Chapter 3, “Options,” in your
for more information on these and other options.
Guide
To connect the Parallel B interface, follow these steps:
1. Make sure both the printer and the computer are off.
2. Connect the parallel cable to the Parallel B interface connector.
Printing with the EPL-N2000 for the
booklet. To use the Parallel B interface,
Reference
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Note:
Use only a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable.
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Parallel B interface connector
3. Secure the connector by squeezing the wire clips together
until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer, and
fasten it as required.
5. Turn on the printer and then turn on your computer.
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Installing the Printer Driver
A printer driver allows your software program to control the
operation of the printer by translating a document’s margins,
fonts, and other settings into control codes that the printer
understands.
The floppy disk that comes with your printer contains a printer
driver for Microsoft
3.51, and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups. The Windows printer
driver provides the best performance with your printer.
If you are running DOS or need a different emulation mode,
you can use a driver other than the Windows driver included
with the printer.
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Windows® 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT
For Windows 95 Users
Follow these steps to install the printer driver using Windows
95 plug-and-play capabilities:
Note:
To install the driver using Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities,
your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE 1284 (ECP or EPP
compatible) bidirectional parallel port. See your computer
documentation for more information.
1. Turn off your printer and computer, if necessary.
2. Turn on the printer first; then turn on the computer. Your
computer begins loading Windows 95.
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3. If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the
New Hardware Found screen.
Note:
If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen, see “For
Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows 3.11 for
Workgroups Users” below for installation instructions.
4. Click the
manufacturer
Driver from disk provided by hardware
button. Do not select any other buttons.
Note:
The next time you turn on your computer after installing the
driver, Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found
screen again. In this case, click the
Do not install a driver
button; then click OK. This screen does not appear again.
5. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen.
6. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in a disk drive.
7. If you inserted the disk in drive A, click OK. Otherwise,
change the driver letter in the Copy manufacture’s files
from box and click OK. The printer driver is installed
automatically.
8. When installation is complete, click OK.
The printer driver is now installed on your computer.
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For Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows
3.11 for Workgroups Users
Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 3.1
Windows NT 3.51, or Windows 3.11 for Workgroups:
1. Make sure Windows is running.
2. Insert the EPSO N drive r disk into drive A (or B).
3. Make sure the Program Manager window is open; then
choose
(For Windows 95 users: Click
on the File menu.
Run
, then choose
Start
Run
.)
4. Type
5. Select
6. When insta llatio n is co mple te, clic k OK.
The printer driver is now installed on your computer.
Note:
Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups
will now use the EPL-N2000 as the default printer. If you need to
change the default printer or port assignment, use the Printers utility
in the Control Panel.
A:\SETUP.EXE
EPL-N2000
printer dr ive r is inst all ed autom a tic all y.
(or
B:\SETUP.EXE
as the Printer Model and click OK. The
); then click OK.
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Selecting the driver for DOS programs
Since application programs differ in their driver selection
procedures, there is no standard way to select the printer
driver. See your software manual for information on how to
select the printer.
When asked to select a printer, pick the first printer available in
the list below.
EPL-N2000
EPL-N1200
EPL-5600
EPL-5500
EPL-3000
EPL-5200/5200+
HP LaserJet III/IIIP/IIID
HP LaserJet III Si
HP LaserJet 4L
EPL-9000
HP LaserJet 4
HP LaserJet 4V
HP LaserJet 4Plus
If you choose a printer other than the EPL-N2000, you may not
be able to use some printer features.
Note:
The floppy disk packed with your printer contains the Remote Control
Panel utility. When you are running DOS, you can use this utility to
access the printer’s control panel settings. For more information, see
Chapter 4 in the
Reference Guide
.
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Making Basic Driver Settings
Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver
settings match your document requirements. While many
Windows applications override the print settings made with
the driver, some do not.
Be sure to check the following:
Paper Format The size of the paper loaded in the
❏
printer
Paper Source MP Tray, manual feed, or lower paper
❏
cassette
Orientation The direction of printing on the page
❏
(portrait or landscape)
For Windows 95 users
Follow these steps to make the required settings:
1. Click the
2. Point to
3. Right-click your printer icon and choose
to right-click.
4. Click the
5. Click the
6. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper
Format list. If you don’t see your paper size, use the arrows
beside the list to find it; then select it.
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button.
Start
Settings
Details
Paper
; then click
tab; then click the
tab.
Printers
.
Setup
Properties
button.
. Be sure
7. Select the paper source.
8. Select
Portrait
or
Landscape
orientation.
For Windows 3.1, Windows N T 3.51, and Wi ndows 3. 11 fo r
Workgroups users
Follow these steps to access the driver and make the required
settings:
1. In the Main window, double-click the
2. Double-click the
3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, and click the
button in the Print Setup menu.
4. Click the
5. Select the paper size you loaded in the printer from the Paper
Format list. If you don’t see your paper size in the list, use
the arrows on the right to scroll through the list.
6. Select the paper source.
7. Select
Paper
Portrait
Printers
tab.
or
Landscape
icon.
orientation.
Control Panel
icon.
Setup
Make any other settings you wish, and click OK when you are
finished.
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Accessing Online Help
Your Windows printer driver has an extensive online help
feature that includes detailed information and instructions on
the driver settings. Online help will answer most of your
questions about the driver.
Note:
Online help is not available for DOS applications.
Accessing online help from Windows 95
To access online help from the Driver Settings window, follow
the instructions on page 20 to access the driver; then click the
Help button at the bottom of the Driver Settings window.
Accessing online help from Windows 3.1, Windows NT
3.51, and Windows 3.11 for workgroups
To access online help from the Driver Settings window, follow
the instructions on page 21 to access the driver; then click the
Help button at the bottom of the Driver Settings window.
Accessing online help from Windows applications
To access help from your application, open the File menu and
choose
or
Properties
buttons) depending on the software you are using. Then click
the button at the top right corner of the Driver Settings window.
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or
Print
Print Se tup
(you may need to click a combination of these
. Then click
Printer, Setup, Options
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Using the LocalTalk Interface
with EPL-N2000PS Version Printers
The EPL-N2000PS is supplied with interfaces
for connection to either EtherNet or LocalTalk
Networks.
As shipped, the EPL-N2000PS has the
EtherNet interface installed. Should you wish
to connect to a LocalTalk network, the
EtherNet interface MUST be removed prior to
installation of the LocalTalk interface.
®
To remove the EtherNet interface and install
the LocalTalk interface please follow the
instructions in your printer reference guide
pages 3-23 to 3-24.
Note:
Please keep this sheet with your reference manual.
EPLN2000PS-EUL01
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