Epson EPL N2700 User Manual
®
Laser Printer
EPSON EPL-N2700
SEPG98006
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER
WARNING
The precautionary measures itemized below should a lways be observed when performin
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in
performin
Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
procedures preceded by DANGER Headings.
repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR
ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON
POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING
PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT
TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR
REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTISTATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF
SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON
WARRANTY.
Safety Information
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To prevent accidents during a maintenance procedure, strictl y observe the Warnings and Cautions. Do not do anything that is dangerous or not within
the scope of this document.
Do not do anythin
manual, there are many situations and circumstances that ar e dan
that is dangerous even if not specifically described in this manual. In addition to the descriptions below and those given in this
erous. Be aware of these when you are working with the printer.
Power Supply and Other Electrical Devices
Before starting any service procedure, switch off the printer power and
unplu
printer when the power is applie d, be aware of the pot ential for el ectrical
shock and do all tasks by followin
the power cord from the wall outlet. If you must service the
the procedures in this manual.
Do not touch any live part unless you are instructed to
do so by a service procedure.
Mechanical Components
If you service gear or roll, manually rotate a drive assembly . Never
hand-rotate or stop the drive assembly while the main motor is rotatin
.
Laser Beam
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Safety Component
The laser beam used for exposing process during
printing is a very powerful, straight, narrow beam of
light that produces extreme heat at its focal point. The
laser beam is this printer is invisible. Although you
cannot see the beam, it can still cause severe damage.
Direct eye exposure to the laser beam may cause eye
injury or blindness. Never place a mirror or a reflective
tool or object in the laser beam path.
To avoid permanent eye damage, follow these directions;
Before startin
and unplu
Do not disassemble the ROS Assembly or any laser component
that displays Laser Warnin
Use caution when you are workin
when you are performin
Do not disassemble the printer in such a way that the laser
beam can exit the printer en
ay service procedure, switch o ff the printer power
the power cord from the wall outlet.
Sticker.
around the ROS Assembly or
laser related repair procedures .
ine during a print cycle.
Make sure fuses, interlock switches, covers , and panels are all
functionin
properly after you have reinstalled or replaced them.
Warning/Caution Label
WARNING and CAUTION labels are stuck on dangerous parts in the
printer to make you aware of the potential dan
when you are workin
with those parts.
ers that are present
PREFACE
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This manual describes basic functions, theory of el ectrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair pro cedures of EPSON EPL-N2700.
The instructions and procedures include d herein are intended for the exper ienced repair technici ans, and attention shou ld be
on the precedin
page. The chapters are organized as follows:
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the
product.
CHAPTER 4. ADJUSTMENTS
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides the step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting.
iven to the precautions
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved
lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX
Provides the following additional information for reference:
• Connector Pin Assignment
• Electrical Circuit Board Component Layout
• Exploded Diagram
• Electrical Circuit Board Schematic
Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
0 January 26, 1999 Preliminary version
Contents
Product Description
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 12
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 13
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 13
Configuration ................ ....................................................................... ... 14
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 15
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 17
Process Specifications ........................................................................... 20
Paper Specifications ............................................................................... 20
RELIABILITY, DURABILITY, AND MAINTAINABILITY .......................... 22
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION FOR STORAGE AND
TRANSPORTATION (Including Consumables) ..................................... 24
Electrical Specifications .......................................................................... 25
SAFETY APPROVAL ............................................................................. 26
CONSUMABLES ................ .............................................. ...................... 27
External Interface Specifications ............................................................. 28
Host Interface Usage Configurations ..................................................... 28
Parallel Interface ................ ....... ...... .............................................. ......... 29
Serial Interface ....................................................................................... 29
Ethernet I/F ............................................................................................. 30
Type-B I/F ............................................................................................... 31
Panel Operation ......................................................................................... 32
Control Panel. ......................................................................................... 32
Panel Settings ........................................................................................ 34
Setting Items ...................................................................................... 34
User Setting Items which are not include in the Setting Menu ........... 38
Setting Item Description ..................................................................... 38
One-Touch Setting ....................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ... 41
Special Functions ................................................................................... 41
Maintenance Mode ................................................................................. 43
Engine Status Sheet ........................................................................... 44
List of Data Controlled by the Engine Status Sheet
and Controlling Method...................................................................... 47
Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................ 48
Operating Principles
Printer Mechanism Operating Principles ................................................ 51
General Description of Each Section ..................................................... 52
Gear/Roller Location .............................................................................. 53
Electrical Component Layout ................................................................. 54
Switches and Sensors ........................................................................ 55
Paper Feeding Section ........................................................................... 56
MP Tray .............................................................................................. 56
Cassette 1 .......................................................................................... 60
Paper Feed ......................................................................................... 65
Printhead Unit (Exposure Section) ......................................................... 66
Print Process Sequence ..................................................................... 67
Imaging Cartridge ................................................................................... 68
Part Names and Functions of the Imaging Cartridge ......................... 68
Charging Section ................................................................................ 69
Development Section ......................................................................... 69
Transfer Section ................................................................................. 71
Fusing Section .................................................................................... 72
Paper Exit Section .............................................................................. 74
Detection whether New or Used Imaging Cartridge ............................... 75
Right Door Interlock Switch .................................................................... 75
Electrical Circuit Operating Principles. ................................................... 76
System Layout ....................................................................................... 76
Drive Section ...................................................................................... 76
Electrical Section ................................................................................ 77
Main Circuit (Video Controller) ... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ..................... 78
Main Component in the Main Circuit Board ........................................ 78
Troubleshooting
Overview ..................................................................................................... 80
Printer Messages ................................................................................... 80
Message List ...................................................................................... 80
Message Descriptions ........................................................................ 82
Service-call Error .................................................................................... 83
Engine Related Error .......................................................................... 83
Controller Related Error List ............................................................... 84
Clearing the Service-call Error ............................................................ 85
Adding on RAM ...................................................................................... 85
Troubleshooting .................. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ... 85
The Printer will not Start ..................................................................... 85
The Printer will no Print. ..................................................................... 86
Image Quality Problems ..................................................................... 86
Disassembly/Assembly
Overview ..................................................................................................... 88
Precaution .............................................................................................. 88
Tools ............................. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ......... 88
Small Parts ............................................................................................. 89
Disassembly Procedure ............................................................................ 91
ROM DIMM Removal ............................................................................. 92
Paper Eject Sensor Removal ................................................................. 93
1st Cassette Paper Take-up Roller Removal ......................................... 94
Transfer Section ..................................................................................... 95
Transfer Roller Removal .................................................................... 95
Transfer Unit Removal ....................................................................... 96
Timing Roller Front Sensor Removal ................................................. 96
Timing Clutch Removal ...................................................................... 97
Timing Roller Removal ....................................................................... 98
Internal Cooling Fan Removal ............................................................ 99
Separating the Printer ............................................................................ 99
Rear Cover Removal ............................................................................ 100
Transport Motor Removal ..................................................................... 100
I/C Drive Motor Removal ...................................................................... 101
1st Cassette Size Sensor Removal ...................................................... 101
Paper Size Sensor Removal ................................................................ 102
Top Cover Removal ............................................................................. 102
Toner Empty Sensor Removal ............................................................. 103
Main Circuit Board Removal ................................................................ 104
Engine Controller Board Removal ........................................................ 105
Power Supply Unit Cooling Fan Removal ............................................ 107
High Voltage Unit Removal .................................................................. 108
Front Cover Removal ........................................................................... 109
Control Panel Removal ........................................................................ 109
Printhead Unit Removal ....................................................................... 110
Power Supply Unit Removal ................................................................ 112
Fusing Section ..................................................................................... 113
Fuser Unit Removal .......................................................................... 113
Heater Lamp Replacement ............................................................. 114
Fusing Roller Thermistor / Thermostat / Temperature Fuse Removal 115
Upper Paper Separator Finger Removal ......................................... 118
Lower Paper Separator Finger Removal .......................................... 119
Upper Paper Eject Roller Removal ................................................. 119
Lower Paper Eject Roller Removal .................................................. 120
Drive Unit Removal .............................................................................. 121
1st Cassette Paper Take-up Solenoid (SL1) Removal .................... 123
1st Cassette Set Sensor Removal ................................................... 123
1st Cassette Paper Empty Sensor Removal .................................... 123
1st Cassette Paper Near Empty Sensor Removal ........................... 124
2nd Cassette Disassembly ................................................................... 125
Paper Take-up Roller Removal ........................................................ 125
2nd Cassette Paper Empty Sensor Removal ................................... 126
2nd Cassette Paper Near Empty Sensor Removal .......................... 126
Paper Size (Paper Size Switch) Sensor Removal ............................ 127
2nd Cassette Control Board (PWB-A) Removal ............................... 127
2nd Cassette Paper Take-up Solenoid Removal ............................. 128
2nd Cassette Right Door Set Sensor Removal ................................ 129
Updating the Firmware ......................................................................... 130
Updating the Program ROM ................................................................. 130
Error Indications and Measures ....................................................... 130
Copying the DIMM Module ................................................................... 132
Adjustment
Maintenance
Overview ................................................................................................... 136
Maintenance by Users .......................................................................... 136
Replacement of Consumable Items ..................................................... 136
Maintenance by Servicers .................................................................... 137
Appendix
Connector Summary ............................................................................... 139
Component Layout .................................................................................. 141
Exploded Diagrams ................................................................................. 142
Housing ................................................................................................ 142
Frames ................................................................................................. 144
Fussing Section (A) .............................................................................. 146
Fusing Section (B) ................................................................................ 148
Transport Section (A) ........................................................................... 150
Transport Section (B) ........................................................................... 152
Electrical Components ......................................................................... 154
Paper Take-up Section ......................................................................... 156
Drive Section ........................................................................................ 158
Paper Tray Unit .................................................................................... 160
Circuit Diagrams ...................................................................................... 162
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
EPL-N2700 Revision A
1.1 Overview
The EPL-N2700 is a business-oriented page printer making the most
use of the laser diode and the electrical photo technology. The main
feature of the printer are as follows:
ENGINE FEATURES
High-speed, highly reliable A3 Engine (Maximum duty cyc le is
100,000 sheets per month).
Resolution is 600 dpi, with a printing speed of 27 ppm when feeding
A4 from Cassette 1. (26 ppm for Letter)
Standard paper capacity is 750 sheets, 250 in the MP tray and 500
in the Cassette 1.
Holds optional cassettes to increased paper loading capacity:
One Lower Cassette (500 sheets) + Large Capacity Paper
Cassette (2500 sheets for A4 of Letter)
Up to three Lower Cassettes
SOFTWARE
IEEE l284 based parallel interface (supports ECP)
RS-232C serial interface
Ethernet Interface (100/10Base-TX)
One slot for Type B interface card
Supports Enhanced MicroGray
Supported Emulation
ESC/Page
PCL5e
ESC/P2
FX
1239X
EPSON GL2
PostScript 3 (Optional item provided on a ROM DIMM board)
Rewriting the Flash DIMM
Flash ROM in Slot A and program slot can be rewritten.
*1
Wide variety of options
Duplex unit
5-bin Multibin unit
10-bin Multibin unit.
CONTROLLER FEATURES
A new CPU (166MHz, VR4310) used for a high-speed controller
Use of SDRAM DIMM for an optional RAM will expand the standard
16-MB memory up to 256 MB.
Three types of standard interface
*1. Uninteded for users
Product Description Overview 12
EPL-N2700 Revision A
1.2 Basic Specifications
This section describes the basic specifications of the EPL-N2700.
1.2.1 Controller Specifications
CPU
VR4310 / 166MHz
RAM
Figure 1-1. Exterior View of the EPL-N2700
Standard 16MB (on-board)
Optional 8MB*2/16MB*2/32MB/64MB/128MB/
*3
256MB
(SDRAM type,1 slot)
*1
Can be expanded up to 256MB.
ROM
Font: 2Mbytes (on-board)
Program: 4Mbytes (on Flash ROM-DIMM board)
Expansion ROM: 3 ROM-DIMM slots (Can be removed/
installed at power on only)
Available for NLSP FONT DIMM and
PostScript 3 DIMM
*1. 8MB (TBD) is alloca ted for the pr ogram area. The RAM Check at
startup shows the attached memory size, while th e status sheet
shows the size with the program code size deducted as well as the
attached memory.
*2. Not mentioned in any catalog nor specifications, since they are
hardly distributed.
*3. Availability of 25 6MB RAM , which ma y be dis tribu ted in futu re, will
be determined after the printer is in market.
Product Description Basic Specifications 13
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INTERFACES
Standard interface:
Parallel interface:
Bidirectional parallel I/F (B type connector)
(IEEE-1284 compliant / Compatibility, Nibble and ECP mode)
Serial interface:
RS-232C
Ethernet 100/10BaseTX
Optional interface: Type-B interface slot (1 slot)
CONTROL PANEL
Consists of the 8 push-button switches, 6 LED lamps, and 20-digi t LCD
INSTALLATION FORMAT
Direct attachment
1.2.2 Configuration
The following configuration set on the controller varies according to the
destination. (See Table 1-1.) Settings are made in factory using the
jumper resistance.
Table 1-1. Configuration Classification
Version (Destination)
South American Letter
European, Pacific,
South American, Korean
North European A4
Taiwanese A4
Default for
Paper Size
A4
NLSP (Slot C)
Unsupported Unsupported
Unsupported Unsupported
Supported Unsupported
Unsupported Unsupported
Chinese
character fonts
(Slot C)
OTHER FEATURE
Does not support mechanism controller.
Product Description Basic Specifications 14
EPL-N2700 Revision A
1.2.3 Engine Specifications
PRINTING METHOD
Semiconductor laser beam scan + dry-powdered single-component
magnetic toner electro-photographic printing
RESOLUTION
600DPI
PRINTING SPEED
Table 1-2. Printing Speed (Sheet / Minute)
Paper Size
A4 (SEF)* 26.0 27.0 16.9 17.0
A3 (LEF)** 14.1 14.2 8.5 8.5
A5 (SEF) 33.0
LTR (SEF) 25.4 26.0 16.7 16.7
SEF: Short Edge First, LEF: Long Edge First
NOTE:
For non-standard size paper, the printer pr ints at a lower
MP Cassette Cassette 1 MP Cassette Cassette 1
speed since the printer automatically performs cleaning.
Single Print Duplex Print
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19.7
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FIRST PRINT
Table 1-3. First Print
Paper Size
MP Cassette Casse tte 1 MP Cassette Cassette 1
A4 (LEF*) 11.2 11.2 20.1 20.1
A3 (SEF**) 13.3 13.3 22.4 22.4
A5 (LEF) 10.9
LTR (LEF) 11.3 11.3 20.3 20.3
*SEF: Short Edge First, **LEF: Long Edge First
Single Print Duplex Print
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17.7
WARM-UP TIME
60 seconds or less (at 23
°C / at rated voltage
)
PAPER SOURCES
Standard
MP (Multi Purpose) cassette
Cassette 1 (Universal Paper Cassette)
Optional
Lower Cassette Unit (Universal Cassette)
−
Large Capacity Lower Cassette
NOTE:
Up to 3 optional Paper Cassette Units can be installed.
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See Table 1-4 for paper source specifications.
Table 1-4. Paper Supply / Paper Size / Capacity
Paper Source / Capacity Paper Size Available Paper Thickness Available
250 sheets
MP Tray
Standard
Cassette 1 500 sheets
20 sheets
• Standard size paper within the size of:
A5(LEF
Half Letter - Ledger(SEF)
(8.5" x 5.5") (11" x 17")
• Custom size paper
Any size of paper within the range of:
Width: 86 - 297 mm
Length: 140 - 432 mm
Envelopes (Monarch, C10, DL, C5, C6)
Labels, OHP sheet, Thick paper,
Letterhead
A3(SEF), A4(LEF),
Ledger (SEF) (11" x 17")
Legal (SEF) (14" x 805")
Letter (LEF) (11" x 8.5")
G.Letter (LEF) (10.5" x 8")
*1
) - A3(LEF*2)
Normal paper:60 - 90g/m² (16 - 24lb)
• Special paper (Labels, OHP sheet)
• Normal paper: 60 - 90g/m² (16 - 24lb)
• Thick paper: 90 - 163 g/m²
Normal paper: 60 - 90g/m² (16 - 24lb)
A3(SEF), A4(LEF),
Lower Cassette
(500-sheet cassette
*3
)
unit
Option
Large Capacity
Lower Cassette
500 sheets
2500 sheets
Ledger (SEF) (11" x 17")
Legal (SEF) (14" x 805")
Letter (LEF) (11" x 8.5")
G.Letter (LEF) (10.5" x 8")
A4 (LEF)
*4
Letter (LEF) (11" x 8.5")
Normal paper: 60 - 90g/m² (16 - 24lb)
Normal paper: 60 - 90g/m² (16 - 24lb)
*1: Set paper with the Long Edge First.
*2: Set paper with the Short Edge First
*3: Up to 3 optional Lower Cassette Units can be installed.
*4: With 80g/m² paper
Number of sheets loaded
Standard: 750 sheets (250 + 500)
With options: Up to 3,750 sheets in total. (Standard: 250 + 500, Optional 500 + 2,500)
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1.2.4 Paper Specifications
See Table 1-5 for the paper sources and their paper availability.
Table 1-5. Paper Sources and their Paper Availability
North America Europe
Type
A3 297 x 420 AC AM AA AM AC
A4 (LEF) 210 x 297 AC AM AA AM AA AC
A5 (LEF) 148 x 210 AC AA AC
JIS-B5 (LEF) 182 x 257 AC AC AC
ISO-B5 (LEF) AC AA AC
LTR (LEF) 215.9 x 279.4 (8.5 x 11") AA AM AA AA AM AA AC
HLT (LEF) 139.7 x 215.9 (5.5 x 8.5") AA AC AC
LGL 215.9 x 355.6 (8.5 x 14") AA AM AA AM AC
EXE (LEF) 184.15 x 266.7 (7.25 x 10.5") AA AC AC
Normal Paper
GLG 215.9 x 330.2 (8.5 x 13") AA AC AC
GLT (LEF) 203.2 x 266.7 (8 x 10.5") AA AM AC AM AC
B AA AM AC AM AC
F4 210 x 360 AC AA AC
Nonstandard 330 x 275 AC AC
MON 98.43 x 190.5 (37/8 x 7½") AC AC
C10 104.78 x 241.3 (41/8 x 9½") AC AC
DL 110 x 220 AC AC
C5 162 x 229 AC AC
special paper
C6 114 x 162 AC AC
Size
mm (inch)
MP Cassette
Cassette 1
500 -Sheet
Lower
cassette
Large Capacity
Lower Cassette
MP Cassette
Cassette 1
500-Sheet
Lower
cassette
Large Capacity
Lower Cassette
Duplex
Unit
NOTE:
AA: Available (Automatic paper size detection is supported for MP cassette.)
AM: Available (Manual paper size detection is supported. Paper size is set with dials.)
AC: Available (Paper size is set though the control panel.)
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CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS
Imaging Cartridge
With a 5-bin Unit installed:
Table 1-6. Paper Ejection Capacity with 5-bin Unit
SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES
MP Cassette:
Width =86 to 297 mm (3.39 to 11.7 ")
Cassette 1:
Width = 215.9 to 297 mm (3.9 to 11.7 ")
Length = 203.2 mm to 431.8 mm (8 to 17 ")
Available paper size = A3 (SEF), A4 (LEF),
Letter (SEF), Letter (LEF), G.Letter (LEF)
Lower Cassette: Same as for the Cassette 1.
Large Capacity Lower Cassette:
Available paper size = A4(LEF), Letter(LEF)
PAPER FEED ALIGNMENT
Center alignment for all paper sizes
Paper Type
Normal paper
(60 - 90 g / m
Envelopes, OHP sheets
Thick paper
(90 - 163 g / m2)
NOTE:
With a 10-bin unit installed:
2
)
Each bin is equipped with the full stack sensor.
Table 1-7. Paper Ejection Capacity with 10-bin Unit
Normal paper (60 - 90 g / m
Envelopes, OHP sheets
Thick paper (90 - 163 g / m
NOTE:
Each bin is equipped with the full stack sensor.
Bin 1
Normal Shifting
250 sheets 250 sheets 50 sheets 100 sheets
10 sheets
(TBD)
2
) 200 sheets 200 sheets
2
)
− − −
10 sheets
(TBD)
Bin 2 - 4 Bin 5
Bin 1 Bin 2 - 20
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PAPER EJECTION
Standard: Face-down ejection only
2
g / m
)
With options:
Holds up to 500 sheets (75
See Table 1-6 and Table 1-7 for paper ejection capacity with the
optional 5-bin/10-bin Unit installed.
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POWER CONSUMPTION
Average consumption current:
1.3 A or less (24V)
Printer Main Body: See Table 1-8.
Table 1-8. Power Supply Specification
Item 100V Model 200V Model
Input Voltage
Rated Frequency 50 - 60Hz ±3Hz 50 - 60Hz ±3Hz
Rated Current 11.5 A 6.0 A
• Maximum: 1050W
Power
Consumption
Large Capacity Paper Cassette Unit
• Continuous printing: 750W
• Stand-by (H eater ON): 200W
• Stand-by (Heater OFF): 45W
120V ±10%
(90 to 132V)
220 - 240V ±10%
(198 to 264V)
NOISE:
0.5 A or less (5V)
Power consumption:
32 W or less (TBD)
5-bin Unit
DC24 V and DC5 V are supplied from the printer.
Average consumption current:
1.0 A or less (24V)
0.3 A or less (5V)
Power consumption:
24 W or less (TBD)
DC24 V and DC5 V are supplied from the printer.
Average consumption current:
Stand-by: Approximately 38.0 dB (A) or less
Operating: Approximately 55.0 dB (A) or less
1.0 A or less (24V)
0.5 A or less (5V)
Peak current:
1.5 A or less (24V)
OZONE DENSITY
0.1 ppm or less
0.5 A or less (5V)
Lower Cassette Unit:
DC24 V and DC5 V are supplied from the printer.
Average consumption:
TOXICITY
OPC, toner, and plastic materials are all nontoxic.
TBD (24V)
TBD (5V)
10-bin Unit:
DC24 V and DC5 V are supplied from the printer.
Product Description Basic Specifications 19
EPL-N2700 Revision A
1.2.5 Process Specifications
Printing system: Dry single-component toner
electrophotographic process
Carbon paper, "non-carbon" paper
Thermal paper, pressure-sensitive paper, Acidic paper
Paper already printed on by thermal-transfer printer or ink jet
printer
Exposing source: Semi-conductor laser beam
Exposed object: OPC drum
Charging system: Rotating charging brush system
Developing system: Exposed area developing system
Thin or thick paper (exceeding the specificati on)
Wet (damp) paper
Paper with coated or processed color surface
Paper with extra smooth or extra rough surface
Paper whose smoothness on the both sides are largely different
Toner: Single-component nonmagnetic toner
Transfer system: Roller transfer system
Fixing system: Heat roller system
Paper with perforation or binder holes
Folded, curled, or torn paper
Paper of irregular shape
Paper cut at off-angle
Density control: Variable developer bias (can be set by yser)
Label sheets that peel too easily
Paper with clips, staples, glue, and so on.
1.2.6 Paper Specifications
Paper exclusively designed for ink jet print ers (s uper fine paper ,
PAPER TYPE
Standard paper: Xerox 4024 DP paper 20lb (75 g/m
Normal paper: 60 g/m
2
- 90 g/m2 (16 lbs - 24 lbs)
Copy paper, bond paper, and recycled paper
that are generally used
2
)
glossy paper, glossy film, and so on.)
Transparency film designed for color photo copier or color laser
page printer.
Paper already printed on with a color/monochro me laser printer
or photo copier.
Paper pasted together
Special paper: Labels, OHP film, Color paper, Thick paper
2
(90 - 157 g/m
), DTP paper, and Letterhead
CAUTION
Use of illustrated postcard may leave paper debris on
the paper loading roller, which causes the printer to
NOTE:
Do not use the following papers in this pri n ter. Use of any of
the following papers will causes the printer malfunctions
such as print problem and paper jam, and also damage the
feed paper improperly. If this problem occurs, clean
the paper loading roller. (Refer to Chapter 6
“Maintenance” for cleaning method.)
printer.
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G uaranteed
print area
4m m
4m m
4m m 4m m
PAPER PATH AVAILABILITY
Table 1-9. Paper Path Availability
Special Paper
Standard
paper
MP Cassette RF R PPPPP
Cassette 1 RF R N N N N N
500-sheet lower
cassette unit
Large Capacity
Lower Cassette
Duplex Unit RF R NNNNN
RF: Reliable feeding and good image quality.
R: Reliable feeding and good image quality, but limited to paper generally available.
P: Possible, but limited to paper generally available.
N: Not supported
RF R NNNNN
RF R N N N N N
Normal
paper
OHP sheet
Postcard
Label
Thick paper
Envelope
PRINTABLE AREA
Printable area: TBD
Guaranteed print area:Area other than 4 mm inward from each
edge. (See Figure 1-2.)
NOTE:
Guaranteed printable area may vary depending on the
printer mode.
Figure 1-2. Guaranteed Printable Area
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a
b
c
d
e
f
Print area
Paper feeding direction
1.2.7 Reliability, Durability, And Maintainability
MPBF
60,000 sheets (For single-side print)
NOTE:
MPBF is an average number of sheets printed between
failures, where "failure" indicates a condition that requires
part replacement or that cannot be corrected by user.
PRINT VOLUME
Maximum = 100,000 sheets / month
Average = 10,000 sheets / month
MTBF
3,000 H (10 months) or more
PAPER FEED RELIABILITY
When standard paper is used in the standard environment:
Table 1-10. Paper Feed Reliability
PRINT POSITION ACCURACY
Jam rate
Feed failure 1/2000 or less TBD
Multiple paper feeds 1/500 or less TBD
Paper wrinkle 1/1000 or less 1/500 or less
*1
Edge bent
*1: Multiple feed is not included.
*2: 1C means 1 corner bent by 1 mm or less.
Single-side Print Duplex print
1/2000 or less 1/1000 or less
1/1000 or less for 1C or more
(Less than 1C is disregarded.)
1/500 or less
*2
Single-side print
Duplex print
Table 1-11. Print Position Accuracy
Main scan direction (c)
Sub scan direction (a)
Main scan direction (c)
Sub scan direction (a)
±2.mm
TBD
±3.mm
TBD
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SKEW
Ambient Illumination: 3000 lux or less
(Must avoid direct sunlight.)
Table 1-12. Paper Skew
Space Requirement:
Print mode Direction A4 (LEF) A3 (SEF)
Single-side
print
Duplex print
Main scan direction (c
Sub scan direction (a
Main scan direction (c − d)
Sub scan direction (a − b)
d)
−
b)
−
±2.mm TBD
±1.5.mm TBD
±3.mm TBD
±2.5.mm TBD
DURABILITY
5 years or 600,000 sheet, whichever comes first.
MAINTAINABILITY
MTTR* = Within 30 minutes (average)
*
MTTR: Mean Time To Repair
EJECTION CURL
Normal paper:
OHP Sheet:
± 15 mm or less (TBD)
± 10 mm or less (TBD)
To ensure proper operation of the printer, sufficient open space
must be left around printer, as indicated in Figure 1-3.
TBD
TBD
< Top View >
734 m m (W ith the R ight C over open)
950 m m
OPERATING CONDITIONS (INCLUDING CONSUMABLES)
Temperature: 10 to 35°C
Humidity: 15 to 85%RH (without condensation)
Air Pressure (Altitude):760hPa or more (below 2500m)
Tilt: 1° or less (rear
↔ back, right ↔ left)
(W ith the C assette extended to the m axim um )
Figure 1-3. Space Requirement
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1.2.8 Environmental Condition For Storage And Transportation (Including Consumable Items)
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
Table 1-13. Environmental Conditions - Main Unit
Item Conditions
Normal 0 to 35°C
Extreme
(1/30 of the total st orage
period)
Temperature
Normal 30 to 80%RH
Extreme
(1/30 of the total st orage
Humidity
period)
Storage duration Within 18 months from the production
*1: 35 - 55 °C without an ET Cartridge
High temperature 35 to 40°C *1
Low temperature -20 to 0°C
High humidity 85 to 95%RH
Low humidity 10 to 30%RH
AIR PRESSURE
74.0 to 101.3 kPa (Max. 555 - 760 mm Hg)
VIBRATION TOLERANCE
Vibration: 5 to 100Hz / 100 to 5Hz
Acceleration: 1G
Sweep time: 10 minutes (one way)
Direction: Three directions (X/Y/Z)
Time: 60 minutes in each direction
DROP TOLERANCE
No damage when tested in accordance with JIS Z0200-1987 level 1
Direction: 1 corner, 6 sides, 3 edges
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1.2.9 Electrical Specifications
AC LINE NOISE
Pulse width: 50 to 1000 ns
Pulse polarity: + / -
Repetition: Asynchronous
Modes: Common / Normal
Voltage: 1KV
(Parts must be able to withstand 2KV without
damage)
TRANSIENT OUTAGE
DIP 100% (at rated voltage - 10%) 1 cycle
(No abnormal print quality)
ELECTROSTATIC TOLERANCE
Up to 10KV: No hard error, no user-nonrecoverable
software error
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
Insulation shall not break down when the following voltage is applied
between primary circuit and chassis for 1 minute:
100V version: AC1000V
200V version: AC1500V
LEAKAGE CURRENT
3.5mA or less
Up to 15KV: No damage to parts
SURGE CURRENT
1/2-cycle / Not above 50A
INSULATION RESISTANCE
Ω or more
10M
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1.2.10 Safety Approval
SAFETY REGULATION
Table 1-14. Safety Regulation
Model Applicable Standard
100V version
200V version
SAFETY REGULATION (LASER RADIATION)
Table 1-15. Safety Regulation (Laser Radiation)
Model Applicable Standard
100V version FDA (NCDRH) Class 1
200V version TUV-GS (EN60825)
• UL 1950
• CSA 22.2 No.950
• TUV-GS (EN60950)
•CCIB
• Complies with a safety regulation of the following countries:
Russia, Singapore, Hong Kong (IEC950), Korea
POWER CONSUMPTION
In compliance with International Energy Star program
OTHERS
Toner:
No effect on human health.
(In compliance with OSHA, TSCA, EINECS, worker saf ety laws an d
CSCL)
OPC:
No effect on human health. (In compliance with OSHA)
Ozone:
In compliance with UL478 5th Edition
Materials:
In compliance with Swiss environment protecti on law (no CdS
content)
EMC
Table 1-16. Safety Regulation (EMC)
Model Applicable Standard
100V version
200V version
• CNS 13438 (for Taiwan)
• FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B / CSA C108.8 Class B
• EC EMC directive 89/336/EEC
• EN55022 Class B
• EN61000-3-2
• EN61000-3-3
• EN50082-1
• AS/NZS 3548 class B (for Australia)
• Korea EMC class B
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1.2.11 Consumable Item
This printer's only consumable part is the Imaging Cartridge.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-17. Imaging Cartridge Specifications
Name Components Life Weight
•OPC Drum
• Charging unit
ET Cartridge
*1: Toner life is estim ated based on continu ous pri nting on A 4 (LEF) size paper
with 5% print co verage. Toner life will vary accordin g to print coverage and
printing method (continuous or intermittent, print density, and toner-save
mode).
*2: If the number of photo conductor rotation reaches the values equivalent to
25,000 sheets (A4 LEF / continuous) before toner life-end is detected, the
printer detects t he c ond iti on as t one r empty, same as the c ond iti on "ET Toner
Cartridge has expired its life".
• Development unit
• Single-component
unmagnetic black
toner
Average:
15,000 pages
Approximately 2.5
*1 *2
Kg
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION FOR STORAGE AND
TRANSPORTATION
Table 1-18. Environmental Conditions - Consumables
Item Conditions
Normal 0 to 35°C
Extreme
(1/30 of the total
storage period)
Temperature
Normal 30 to 85%RH
Extreme
(1/30 of the total
Humidity
storage period)
Air Pressure: 74.0 - 101.3 KPa (555 to 760mmHg)
Storage duration Within 18 months from the production
High temperature 35 to 40°C
Low temperature -20 to 0°C
High humidity 85 to 95%RH
Low humidity 10 to 30%RH
(unpacked)
DROP TEST
Same as for the printer main body.
VIBRATION
Same as for the printer main body.
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)
1.3 External Interface Specifications
The EPL-N2700 supports the following interfaces .
Bidirectional parallel I/F (standard)
RS-232C serial (standard)
Ethernet I/F
Type-B interface slot (option)
See Figure 1-4 for the locations of the Interface slots.
Ethernet I/F C onnector
(1 )
(2 )
O ptional TypeB S lot
Parallel I/F C onnector
(IE E E 1284 B C onnector
1.3.1 Host Interface Usage Configurations
The EPL-N2700 has the automatic interface switching mode. however,
the interface to be used can be fixed by a control panel operation.
Table 1-19. Host Interface Usage Configurations
Parallel I/F Serial I/F Ethernet I/F Type B I/F
1. Automatic I/F
switching
2. Fixed I/F
(Parallel)
3. Fixed I/F
(Serial)
4. Fixed I/F
(Ethernet)
5. Fixed I/F
(Type B I/F))
Usable Usable Usable Usable
Usable Not Usable Not Usable Not Usable
Not Usable Usable Not Usable Not Usable
Not Usable Not Usable Usable Usable
Not Usable Not Usable Not Usable Usable
S e ria l I/F C o n n e c to r
(1) 100Base/10B ase Lam p (C olor: O range)
(2) Link/Reception Lam p (C olor: G reen)
Figure 1-4. Interface Slot Location
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1.3.2 Parallel Interface
Interface type: IEEE1284 bidirectional high-speed parallel
interface
Operation modes: Compatibility, Nibble, ECP
Connector: 57RE-40360-830B(D7A) DDK or equivalent
Applicable plug: Amphenole equivalent
Device ID:
*1;
MFG:
CMD:
MDL:
CLS:
DES:
*1. Total length of Device ID + 2 (hex) are entered in hexadecimal.
*2. The following character string appears when an optional ROM DIMM is
*3. Displays model name: EPL-N2700
EPSON;
PJL, EJL, ESCPL2-00, ESCP9-84, PRPXL24-01, HP ENHANCED
PCL5, HPGL2-01, ESCPAGE-04, ESCPAGE-04
*3
PRINTER;
EPSON EPL-N2700;
installed:
- PostScript 3 DIMM: ,POSTSCRIPT (TBD)
∗∗
*2;
1.3.3 Serial Interface
Type: RS-232C
Synchronization: Asynchronous
Transmission rates: 300 to 115200 bps
Parity bit: Even, Odd or NONE
Start bit: 1
Stop bit: 1 / 2
Data length: 7 or 8 bits
Hardware protocols: DTR/DSR
Software protocol: XON/XOFF (Robust mode is supported)
Connector: 17LE-13250-27(D57) DDK or equivalent
NOTES:
Page returns have been inserted in the explanation above to
make it easier to read, but it is actually given in a serial string
format without any breaks.
The CMD parameters are shown in random order. The items
MODE and STATUS are not included.
DES has the values for the MFG and MDL which are connected
with a space in between.
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1.3.4 Ethernet I/F
I/F type: 10BaseT, 100Base T , Half Duplex, Full
Duplex (Switched at power on)
Communication protocol:
IPX/SPX (IPX, SPX, NCP, RIP, SAP, PrintServer,
RemotePrinter, NDS, SNMP)
NetBIOS (SMB)
NetBEUI
TCP/IP (IP, UDP, TCP, LPR, FTP, TELNET, APR, ICMP,
RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP)
AppleTalk (ELAP, DDP, ATP, PAP, AARP, NBP, ZIP, RTMP)
(When AppleTalk is used, items such as printer name must be
set on the Web browser. EPSON Net and EPSON Net2 can not
be used.)
Connector: RJ45
Applicable cable: 2-pair category 3, 4 or 5 UTP (10BaseT,
100BaseT)
(To conforms with ECC Class B, EN55022
Class B, VCCI Class B, a shielded cable must
be used.) (T BD)
Table 1-20. Ethernet I\F Pin Assignment
Pin Signal Name I/O
1Tx+ O
2Tx- O
3Rx+ I
4N.C.
5N.C.
6 Rx- I
7N.C.
8N.C.
−
−
−
−
Pin assignment: See Table 1-20.
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