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Epson EPL-N2050 Setup Manual

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  • Page 2: Where To Find Information

    Attach the included quick reference box to the front of your printer as a convenient place to keep this guide. Online Help Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer (Online Help will be automatically installed when you install the printer’s software).

  • Page 3: Laser Printer

    EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model: Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: Directive 73/23/EEC: November 1999 H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Plugging in the Printer ........33...
  • Page 6 After This... What to do next......... 38 Using the Online Guide.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Do not touch the areas specified on the caution label inside the rear cover. If the printer has been in use, these areas can be very hot. CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact...
  • Page 8 This label is located inside the front cover, visible after the Imaging Cartridge has been removed. If the printer has been in use, these areas may be very hot. Do not touch the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.
  • Page 9 Avoid exposing the Imaging Cartridge to light, and never open the drum’s protective cover as this may damage the light sensitive drum. Overexposure of the drum may cause very dark or light areas to appear on printed documents and reduce its functional life. When handling the cartridge, always set it on a clean, smooth surface.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them. Do not put the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface or in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
  • Page 11 If you are unable to insert the plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician to have your outlet repaired or replaced. Do not put your printer where the cord might be stepped on. Avoid using electrical outlets that other appliances are plugged into.

  • Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    F. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Safety Instructions...

  • Page 13: Assembling The Printer

    We recommend the use of genuine EPSON Imaging Cartridges. Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 14 1. While holding the Imaging Cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly. 2. Push the button on the front cover of your printer and open it as shown below. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 15 3. Remove the two orange pieces of protective material from both sides of the inside of the printer, as shown below. 4. Pull out the protective strip that is located on the right side of the cartridge. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 16 5. Note the arrows on the left and right sides inside the printer. Slide the Imaging Cartridge, in the direction of the arrows, at a slight downward angle into the printer. Push the cartridge into the printer until it is firmly seated in its proper position.

  • Page 17: Installing The Options

    Follow the instructions that correspond to the option you need to install. Memory Module By installing a memory module, you can increase printer memory to 256 MB. You may want to add memory if you are having difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages, using the Duplex Unit, or if you regularly use numerous downloaded fonts.
  • Page 18 1. Make sure the printer is off. 2. Face the left side of the printer. 3. Loosen the two retaining screws on the back of the printer and remove the left side casing of the printer. Installing the Options...
  • Page 19 Note: The two retaining screws are attached to the printer casing to prevent them from falling off. 4. Slots for memory modules are shown below. 5. Pull the clips on each side of the CN12 outward. 6. Hold the memory module beside CN12 with the orientation indicated below.
  • Page 20 Do not apply too much force. 8. Insert the other corner of the memory module until the other clip comes up. 9. Replace the casing of the printer and tighten the two retaining screws. 10. Turn the printer on when you finish installing the option.

  • Page 21: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive against the socket and connector until they are firmly connected. 3. Tighten the two screws with a screwdriver. 4. Replace the leftside casing of the printer and tighten the two retaining screws. Installing the Options...

  • Page 22: Rom Module

    3. Hold the ROM module oriented as shown, then push the ROM module into the slot evenly until the button comes up. 4. Replace the leftside casing of the printer and tighten the two retaining screws. 5. Turn the printer on when you finish installing the option.

  • Page 23: Interface

    Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 1. Face the rear of the printer with the power off. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the interface slot cover and remove the cover.
  • Page 24 Push the card firmly to lock it into place. 4. Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws. 5. Turn the printer on when you finish installing the option. Installing the Options...

  • Page 25: Large Capacity Paper Unit

    Follow these instructions to install the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. The optional Large Capacity Paper Unit is available as a single or double paper cassette.
  • Page 26 Three screws, in a plastic bag, are taped to the top of each cassette. Be sure to remove and keep these to connect the two cassettes and to attach the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit to the printer. Remove the packaging materials from the unit and store them for future use.
  • Page 27 The printer weighs about 26 kg (57.4 lb); always lift it with two or more people. Grasp the printer at the locations indicated below. 7. Lift the printer and carefully place it on the Large Capacity Paper Unit. Be sure that the pins and electronic connector are properly aligned.
  • Page 28 8. Remove the paper cassette from the printer. Insert and tighten the three screws in the locations shown below. 9. Pull the paper cassettes out of the Large Capacity Paper Unit. 10. Make sure the printer is turned off. 11. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 29: Duplex Unit

    To install the unit, follow the instructions below. Caution: Open the inner tray of the Duplex Unit and remove the protective insert; otherwise, the printer will not function properly. 1. Make sure the printer is off. 2. Open the rear cover of the printer.
  • Page 30 If the printer has been in use, these areas can be very hot. 4. Slowly tilt it and slide it into the printer until it clicks as shown in the illustration below. Do not force the unit into the printer, as it is designed to join smoothly.

  • Page 31: Multibin Unit

    “Shifter” in the Reference Guide. Removing the Top Cover Note: If you have just removed the Shifter, the top cover is already off. In this case, proceed directly to “Installing” below. 1. Make sure the printer is off. Installing the Options...
  • Page 32 3. Make sure the Multibin Unit is turned off. Reach into the top rear of the printer and press in on the two plastic tabs locking the top cover in place, while at the same time holding onto the cover so it doesn’t fall.
  • Page 33 Installing 1. Stand facing the back of the printer. (If necessary, slide the printer around so that you can access the back.) 2. Before lifting the Multibin Unit, make sure that you understand how it fits onto the printer. 3. Carefully lift the Multibin Unit, holding it so that the drawers are facing the same direction as the front of the printer.
  • Page 34 4. Note the location of the interface plug on the Multibin Unit and its counterpart on the printer. Lower the rear of the unit into place and make sure the plug is inserted properly into the receptacle on the printer. Slide the unit slightly as necessary so that the plastic tabs snap into the slot along the rear of the printer.

  • Page 35: Shifter

    6. Connect the printer’s original power cord to the upper power inlet on the Multibin Unit. 7. Turn the printer on when you finish installing the option. Shifter Installing To install the Shifter, follow the instructions below. Note: The Shifter cannot be used in combination with the optional Multibin Unit.
  • Page 36 2. Lift the Shifter over the printer, tilting the front end slightly downward, and fit the metal hook into the hook slot. 3. Note the location of the interface plug on the Shifter and its counterpart on the printer. Lower the rear of the unit into place and make sure the plug is inserted properly into the receptacle on the printer.

  • Page 37: Envelope Feeder

    To install the Envelope Feeder, you must first open the MP tray, and then follow the instructions below. 1. Make sure the printer is off. 2. Open the MP Tray. 3. Remove the small cap from the inner left side of the MP tray as shown below.
  • Page 38 4. Hold the Envelope Feeder horizontally with both hands. 5. Note the location of the interface plug on the Envelope Feeder and its counterpart on the printer. Be sure that the plug is inserted properly into the receptacle on the printer.

  • Page 39: Testing And Connecting The Printer

    Testing and Connecting the Printer Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the power switch on the front of the printer is turned off, as shown below. 2. Insert the power cord into the AC inlet at the back of the printer.

  • Page 40: Testing The Printer

    Loading paper 1. Open the MP tray if it is closed against the body of the printer. Pull out the extension tray if necessary. 2. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even its edges.

  • Page 41: Printing A Status Sheet

    Printing a status sheet 1. Turn the power switch at the front of the printer on. The lights and the display messages are changed in the following order: All lights come on once and then turn off. The display shows ROM CHECK.

  • Page 42: Connecting To The Computer

    If the printer cannot print the status sheet or you find any problem with the printing of the status sheet, contact your dealer. Connecting to the Computer Though this printer is intended to be used on a network, you can use the serial interface or parallel interface to connect the printer directly to a computer.
  • Page 43 4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer, and fasten it as required. 5. Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer. Testing and Connecting the Printer...

  • Page 44: After This

    Guide to make network settings. Also see the Administrator’s Guide for instructions on installing printer software. Attach the included small box to the left side of the printer. Keep the Quick Reference in this box for help in understanding printer messages, the control panel, clearing paper jams, and replacing the Imaging Cartridge.

  • Page 45: System Requirements For The Online Guide

    System requirements for the Online Guide For Windows System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser For Macintosh System Memory Hard disk space CD-ROM drive Display Browser Windows 95, 98, or Windows NT 4.0 i486/25 MHz (for Windows 95 / NT 4.0) i486/66 MHz (for Windows 98) (Pentium or higher recommended) 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended)

  • Page 46: Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer

    Msie\W9x_nt40\Nt4sp3\Readme.txt. Msie\W9x_nt40\Nt4sp3\Readme.txt. Msie\W9x_nt40\Nt4sp3\Readme.txt. the same directory. 1. Insert the Printer Software CD in your CD-ROM drive. If a dialog box appears with options to view or install the guide, click Quit. 2. Double-click the My Computer icon, then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  • Page 47 For Macintosh 1. Insert the Printer Software CD in your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the Internet Explorer folder. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Internet Explorer. After This...

  • Page 48: Safety Information

    The EPL-N2050 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided that the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided.

  • Page 49: Cdrh Regulations

    Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

  • Page 50: Ozone Safety

    The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.02 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The EPL-N2050 laser printer generates less than 0.002 ppm for 2 hours of continuous printing in a closed room of approximately 29.8 m³.

  • Page 51: Energy Star Compliance

    For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as original EPSON products or EPSON approved products by Epson (UK) Limited.
  • Page 52 Green and yellow—Earth Blue—Neutral Brown—Live If you need to fit a plug: As the colors of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any colored markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol ( G).

  • Page 53: Index

    Interface Card, 17 Memory module, 11 ROM module, 16 Ozone safety, 44 Parallel cable, 36 Parallel interface, 36 Plugging in the printer, 33 Power switch, 33 Printing status sheet, 35 ROM module, 16 Safety information, 42 Safety instructions, 1, 4...
  • Page 54 System Requirements, 39 Testing the printer, 34 Index...

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