Epson EPL-N2700, L320A Reference Manual
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Laser Printer
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Reference Guide
Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Laser Printer
Model: L320A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 89/336/EEC:
EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC:
January 1999
H. Horiuchi
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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EN 60950
Printer Parts
face-down tray
cover B
control panel
ethernet interface
connector
power switch
MP tray
lower cassette
serial interface
connector
optional interface
slot cover
lock
lever
cover A
cover C1
duplex unit
connector
5-bin multi-purpose unit
connector
parallel interface
connector
AC inlet
10-bin multi-purpose
unit connector
Contents
Getting Started
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1 Controlling the Printer
About Making Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Using the OneTouch Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
OneTouch mode 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
OneTouch mode 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Optimizing Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Enhanced MicroGray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Adjusting print density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Chapter 2 Printing with the EPL-N2700
Available Paper Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Daily Printing Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Loading paper in the MP Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Loading paper in the Lower Cassette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Special Printing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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Loading a custom paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Printing one sheet at a time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Chapter 3 Handling Options
Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Installing the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Large Capacity Paper Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Installing the Large Capacity Paper Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Using the Large Capacity Paper Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Installing the Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Removing the Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Using the Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Installing the 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Removing the 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Using the 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Installing the10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Removing the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Using the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Installing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Removing a memory module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46
Adobe PostScript3 ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
Optional Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Chapter 4 Handling the Imaging Cartridge
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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Chapter 5 SelecType Settings
Using SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
When to use SelecType. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
How to make the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
SelecType menu table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
SelecType Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Test Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Emulation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Printing Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Tray Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Config Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Parallel Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Serial Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Network Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
AUX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
LJ4 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
GL2 menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
PS3 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
ESCP2 menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
FX Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
I239X menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Printer Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems. . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Clearing paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Solving printer operation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Solving print quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Solving printer option problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Status and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Resetting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
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Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Cleaning inside the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Cleaning the printer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Transporting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Paper Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Parallel interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Ethernet Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Options and Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
Large Capacity Paper Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-15
Duplex Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-15
5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Appendix B Symbol Sets
Introduction to Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
In LJ4 Emulation/EPSON GL2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
International Set for ISO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21
In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22
International character sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-27
Characters available with the ESC (^ command . . . . . . . . . .B-28
In I239X Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28
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Appendix C Command Summary
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
GL/2 context commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
ESC/P 2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
FX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16
PJL Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-20
I239X Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
Page format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-21
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-23
Auxiliary functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-25
AGM mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-25
Appendix D Working with Fonts
Adding and Selecting Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Adding more fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Selecting fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Printer and Screen Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Available Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
EPSON BarCode Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-8
Installing EPSON BarCode Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-8
Printing with EPSON BarCode Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-10
BarCode Font specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-13
Glossary
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Getting started
The EPSON EPL-N2700 printer combines high performanc e and
reliability with a wide range of features.
To get started with your laser printer, please:
❏ Read the laser printer precautions and important safety
instructions in the Hardware & Software Setup guide.
❏ Use your Hardware & Software Setup guide to set up and test
your new printer.
❏ Have your network administrator refer to the Administrator’s
Guide to make network settings. See also the included
instructions on installing printer software.
See this Reference Guide for detailed information about your
printer.
Getting started
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About This Guide
This guide contains the following information.
Chapter 1, “Controlling your printer,” explains the printer’s
control panel, how to use the OneTouch Modes, and how to
optimize the print quality.
Chapter 2, “Printing with the EPL-N2700,” contains in formatio n
on main printing operation. Also consult this chapter when you
need information about printing on special media.
Chapter 3, “Handling Options,” gives step-by-step instructions
for installing and using printer options.
Chapter 4, “Handling the Imaging Cartridge,” tells you when and
how to replace the imaging cartridge.
Chapter 5, “SelecType Settings,” describes the settings you can
make using SelecType on the control panel. Read this chapter if
you cannot modify a printer setting from your software.
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” gives helpful information for what
to do if you encounter a printer error.
Chapter 7, “Maintenance and Transportation,” provides
instructions on how to clean and transport your printer.
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” contains technical
information about your printer and options.
Appendix B, “Symbol Sets,” lists the symbol sets available in each
emulation mode with tables 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 appendix is
intended for advanced users only.
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Appendix D, “Working with Fonts,” describes the steps you need
to follow to add more fonts. It also lists the available fonts with
samples.
About Your Printer
Your printer is the latest in EPSON’s advanced line of network
laser printers. It emulates the Hewlett-Packard
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LaserJet 4™ (LJ4)
printer, allowing you to print using the wide variety of software
programs that support HP LaserJet printers.
The printer’s 600-dpi (dots per inch) resolution is enhanced by
EPSON’s Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech), which
smooths the jagged edges of diagonal lines in both text and
graphics. This gives your documents a clean, crisp look that
contributes to a professional appearance.
In addition, EPSON’s Enhance MicroGray technology provides
you with better halftoning when printing graphics.
This printer is intended to be used in network environments.
Network administrators should refer to the included
Administrator’s Guide when setting up the printer for use on a
network. After the printer is set up on the network, install the
printer software on your computer as instructed by your
administrator.
The printer supports ECP mode in Microsoft
Windows
®
98. ECP mode is useful for high-speed data transfer
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Windows® 95 and
and bidirectional communication with your computer.
Features
The printer comes with a full set of features that contributes to
ease of use and consistent, high-quality output. The main features
are described below.
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High-quality printing
Your printer provides 600-dpi printi ng at a speed of up to 27 pages
per minute. You’ll appreciate the professional print quality
produced by your printer and its quick processing speed.
Wide variety of fonts
The printer comes with a full selection of scalable TrueType
fonts, LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts, and one bitmap font in
LJ4 emulation mode.
Toner Save mode
You can reduce the amount of toner used when printing rough
drafts by using the Toner Save mode.
Options
Following options are available for use with the EPL-N2700.
Memory
You can add memory modules (DIMMs) to expand the printer’s
standard 16 MB memory up to 256 MB. See “Memory Modules”
on page 3-41 for details.
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Interfaces
In addition to your printer’s built-in bidirectional parallel
interface, serial interface, and Ethernet interface, you can install
one of a variety of optional interfaces. See “Optional Interfaces”
on page 3-50 for details.
ROM module
The optional Adobe® PostScript® 3™ Kit (C83233✽) ROM module
generates crisp PostScript output. See “Adobe PostScript3 ROM
Module” on page 3-48 for details.
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Paper sources
A variety of optional paper sources are available to increase the
paper loading capacity and to print on both sides of the paper.
500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit
You can load up to 500 sheets in the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette
Unit (C813191). The cassette can handle the following paper sizes:
A4, Letter, Government Letter, A3, Legal, Ledger, B4
You can install up to three Lower Cassettes, or one Lower Cassette
plus the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. To use this option,
see “500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit” on page 3-3.
Large Capacity Paper Unit
The Large Capacity Paper Unit (C813221) allows you to load up
to 2500 sheets of A-4 size paper. To use this option, see “Large
Capacity Paper Unit” on page 3-9.
Duplex Unit
The Duplex Unit (C813181) allows you to print on both sides of
the paper.
The Duplex Unit can handle these paper sizes:
A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Ledger, Legal, G-Legal, Letter, G-Letter,
Executive, H-Letter
To use this option, see “Duplex Unit” on page 3-15.
Output trays
The following multiple-bin units can be used as sorters, mail
boxes, or large-capacity stackers. When you use these units, you
cannot use the standard Face-down Tray.
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5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit
The 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit (C813201) acco mmodates up to 500
printed sheets in total. To use this option, see “5-Bin MultiPurpose Unit” on page 3-23.
10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit
The 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit (C813211) accommodates up to
2000 printed sheets in total. To use this unit, you need to purchase
a 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit and a Large Capacity Paper Unit.
To use this option, see “10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit” on p age 3-32.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.
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Getting started
Chapter 1
About Making Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Controlling the Printer
Printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Control Panel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Using the OneTouch Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
OneTouch mode 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
OneTouch mode 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Optimizing Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Enhanced MicroGray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Adjusting print density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Controlling the Printer
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About Making Printer Settings
You can control the operation of your printer from your computer
by using the printer driver software packaged with your printer,
or from the printer’s control panel by using the OneTouch modes
and SelecType menus. You should use your printer driver to
make printer settings whenever you can, since settings made in
the printer driver override similar settings you make from the
control panel.
Printer driver
Use the printer driver to make every day printer settings easily
and conveniently. You can access the printer driver through an
application’s Print command, or from Windows by choosing the
Printers folder or program group. Be aware that settings you
make in your application software override printer driver
settings. See the printer driver's online help for more information.
Install the printer software in your computer as instructed by your
network administrator. An Administrator’s Guide is included in
this printer package to guide your network administrator when
setting up the printer for use on a network.
Control panel
Use the control panel’s OneTouch modes or SelecType menus to
make printer settings when you cannot make a setting in your
application software or printer driver.
The OneTouch modes are the easiest way to make several basic
settings from the printer’s control panel. See Chapter 1, “Using
the OneTouch Modes” for more information.
The SelecType menus have more detailed options than the
OneTouch modes, but it may take a few extra steps to make those
settings. See Chapter 5, “SelecType Settings” for more
information.
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Control Panel Operation
The control panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal
display (LCD) panel, indicator lights, and buttons. The LCD panel
and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and
you can use the printer buttons to select settings and functions.
However, settings made in software applications and the printer
driver usually override these settings.
LCD panel indicator lights
indicator
lights
buttons
LCD panel
The LCD panel shows the following:
❏ Status messages, such as
Warming Up
, indicating the printer’s
current status.
❏ Error messages, such as
Paper Out
, identifying maintenance
procedures you must perform or error conditions you need
to correct.
❏ SelecType menus, such as
Emulation
, allowing you to control
printer modes, font selection, paper handling, and many
other printer functions.
For information on problem-solving and routine maintenance,
see “Printer Problems” on page 6-2 and Chapter 7, “Maintenance
and Transportation”. For more information on SelecType, see
Chapter 5, “SelecType Settings”.
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Indicator lights
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2
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1 On Line On when the printer is on line,
indicating the printer can receive and
print data. When the printer is off line,
this light is off. The light flashes as the
system switches between on-line and
off-line status.
2 Form Feed On when data is received and stored
in the printer buffer (printer memory
reserved for receiving data), but not
yet printed. Flashing indicates the
printer is processing data. When no
data remains in the printer buffer, this
light turns off.
3 Continue Flashes when an error is detected or
a maintenance procedure must be
performed. Check the LCD panel for
error or maintenance messages when
this light is flashing.
4 OneTouch mode 1 On when the printer is in OneTouch
mode 1. For details, see “Using the
OneTouch Modes” on page 1-7.
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5 OneTouch mode 2 On when the printer is in OneTouch
mode 2. For details, see “Using the
OneTouch Modes” on page 1-7.
6 SelecType On when the printer is in SelecType
mode. For more information on the
SelecType mode, see Chapter 5,
“SelecType Settings”.
Buttons
This section explains how to use the control panel buttons.
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1 On Line Switches the printer between on-line
and off-line status.
2 Form Feed When the printer is off line and data
remains in the printer’s memory (Form
Feed light is on), prints out the data
and clears the buffer.
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3 Continue
(Reset)
Enables the printer to resume printing
after certain maintenance-required
conditions or errors have been
cleared. If the Continue light is
flashing, read the status or error
message on the LCD panel and
correct the problem as described in
“Status and Error Messages” on page
6-19. If used in combination with the
ALT button, the printer is reset.
4 SelecType
(ALT)
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,
“SelecType Settings” for more
information.
5 Menu Selects the corresponding OneTouch
mode setting listed above this button
if in OneTouch mode 1 or 2, or selects
the SelecType menu if in SelecType
mode. Press this button when the
printer is on line to enter SelecType
mode.
6 Item Selects the corresponding OneTouch
mode setting listed above this button
if in OneTouch mode 1 or 2, or selects
the function available within the
current menu after entering the
SelecType mode.
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7 Value Selects the corresponding OneTouch
mode option listed above this button if
in OneTouch mode 1 or 2, or selects
the value available for the current
item, after entering the SelecType
mode menu.
8 Enter
(Status Sheet)
ALT + Menu, Item,
Value, or Enter
Selects the corresponding OneTouch
mode option listed above this button if
in OneTouch mode 1 or 2, or activates
the setting currently shown on the
LCD panel when in SelecType mode.
Press this button two times when the
printer is on line to print the status
sheet.
Advances the setting shown to the
next value in each group. If used in
combination with the ALT button in
SelecType mode, it returns the shown
parameter or setting to its previous
value.
Using the OneTouch Modes
The OneTouch modes allow you to make the most common
printer settings from the control panel when printing from an
application or operating system that does not support your
printer driver. Be sure to use the printer driver to make these
settings whenever you can, since settings made in the software
always override OneTouch mode settings.
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To make OneTouch settings, access one of the modes as described
below and press the button located under the setting you want to
change to cycle forward through the available options. You can
also cycle backward through available options by holding down
ALT (SelecType) while pressing the button under the setting you
want to change.
OneTouch mode 1
To enter OneTouch mode 1, press the SelecType button
(repeatedly if necessary) until the light next to Paper Source
comes on. The current OneTouch mode 1 settings for Paper
Source, Page Size, Manual Feed, and Orientation are shown on
the LCD panel in this order.
Paper Source
Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP Tray
or from a standard or optional Lower Cassette. If you select
the paper source containing the paper that matches the setting in
the Page Size menu will be used.
Auto
,
Page Size
Specifies the image size.
Manual Feed
Turns Manual Feed on or off. For details on the Manual Feed
mode, see “Printing one sheet at a time” on page 2-14.
Orientation
Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape
orientation.
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OneTouch mode 2
To enter OneTouch mode 2, press the SelecType button
(repeatedly if necessary) until the indicator light next to RITech
comes on. The current OneTouch mode 2 settings for RITech,
Copies, MP Tray Size, and Toner Save Mode are shown on the
LCD panel in this order.
RITech
Turns the RITech setting on or off. RITech produces smoother and
crisper lines, text and graphics.
Copies
Specifies the number of copies to be printed, up to 999.
MP Tray Size
Allows you to specify the paper size for the MP Tray.
Toner Save Mode
Turns the Toner Save Mode on or off. When turned on, the printer
saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside
characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right
and lower edges.
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Optimizing Print Quality
Your printer provides you with a number of ways to print your
documents to achieve the highest possible quality. The two
features discussed here are EPSON’s Resolution Improvement
Technology (RITech) and Enhanced MicroGray (Enh. MG). You
can also improve your printing quality by adjusting the print
density.
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech)
Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is EPSON’s
original printer technology that improves the appearance of
printed lines, text and graphics.
Your printer comes with RITech turned on, since this setting
produces the best quality text and graphics for nearly all
purposes. However, if you are printing a lot of gray shading or
screen patterns, turn RITech off in the printer driver by clearing
the RITech check box, located on the Panel menu.
If you are printing from an application or operating system that
does not support your printer driver, you can also change this
setting from the printer’s control panel using OneTouch mode 2.
For details, see “OneTouch mode 2” on page 1-9.
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Enhanced MicroGray
Enhanced MicroGray (Enh. MG) is EPSON’s new printer
technology created especially for high quality outpu t of photos
and other detailed images.
Enh. MG off Enh. MG on
To use the Enhanced MicroGray function, select Enh. MG on the
printer driver’s Graphics menu.
Adjusting print density
Changing the print density affects all text and graphics; avoid
making unnecessary changes. When making changes, check the
new settings by printing several pages with various kinds of text
and graphics.
If your printouts are too light or too dark, change the Density
setting on the printer driver’s Panel menu.
If you are printing from an application or operating system that
does not support your printer driver, you can change this setting
from the printer’s control panel using SelecType. For details, see
Chapter 5, “SelecType Settings”.
Note:
Increasing the print density increases toner consumption. If you select
darker printing, you may need to replace the toner cartridge more often.
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Chapter 2
Available Paper Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Printing with the EPL-N2700
Daily Printing Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Loading paper in the MP Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Loading paper in the Lower Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Special Printing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Loading a custom paper size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Printing one sheet at a time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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Available Paper Types
You can use many kinds of media including labels, envelopes,
and overhead projector transparencies. 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.
For best results, store paper in its original wrapper. Your printout
can be marred by moisture absorbed in the paper. Do not store
paper in a humid or damp environment.
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.
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 in contact with printer
parts, always use labels that completely cover the backing sheet
so that no gaps occur between the individual labels.
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.
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Envelopes
Use the MP Tray to print on envelopes. The available envelope
sizes are as follows:
Monarch (3 7/8 × 7 1/2 inches)
Commercial 10 (4 1/8 × 9 1/2 inches)
DL (110 mm × 220 mm)
C5 (162 mm × 229 mm)
International B5 (176 mm × 250 mm)
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 using the printer driver or the
printer’s control panel.
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.
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 load these materials.
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Daily Printing Operations
This section tells you how to print on standard paper sizes using
the standard paper sources and output tray.
For information on using optional paper sources and output trays,
see Chapter 3, “Handling Options”. To print on a custom paper
size or to print out one page at a time, see “Special Printing
Operations” on page 2-13.
Loading paper in the MP Tray
The MP Tray can accommodate various types and sizes of paper
and envelopes. The MP Tray handles 250 sheets, allowing you to
load a total of 750 sheets when used in combination with the
Lower Cassette.
You can load the following paper sizes. The loading orientation
differs depending on the paper size, as explained below:
Loading Orientation Paper Size
Vertical A4, A5, Executive, Letter, B5, G-Letter, HTL
Horizontal A3, Ledger, Legal, B4, F4, G-Legal
To confirm paper sizes, see “Paper Specifications” on page A-2.
Note:
When you load Executive, G-letter, HTL, Ledger, B4, G-Legal, a nd other
custom paper sizes, select the paper size in the printer driver, then set
the paper size for the MP Tray using the S elecType Tray menu. For
instructions, see “Tray Menu” on page 5-1 1.
To load paper in the MP Tray, follow the steps below.
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1. Pull out the paper cassette.
2. Push down the inner tray until it clicks to the bottom of the
cassette.
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