Epson EPL-N2000- Manual

Page 2 - Printer Parts; BF

Printer Parts Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ extension outputtray power switch control panel front cover printer cover latch r0-1 printer cover AC inlet Parallel B interface connector Ethernet interfaceconnector Parallel C interfaceconnector LocalTalk/Serialinterface connector(option) co...

Page 3 - Laser Printer; Reference Guide

Laser Printer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording,or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patentliability is assumed ...

Page 4 - Declaration of Conformity; SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION; ii

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 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT AmstelveenThe Netherlands Declares that the Product: Produc...

Page 5 - Contents; Getting Started; Chapter 1; iii

Contents Getting Started About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 6 - iv

Chapter 2 Understanding Your Printer The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 8 - vi

Using the OneTouch Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21Using Other Emulation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Changing emulation modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 ESC/P 2 or FX Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24I239X Mod...

Page 9 - vii

Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 General . . . . . . . . ....

Page 10 - Glossary; viii

Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 GL/2 context commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9 ESC/P 2 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 11 - To get started with your laser printer, please:; About This Guide

Getting Started The EPSON EPL-N2000 printer combines high performance andreliability with a wide range of features. To get started with your laser printer, please: ❏ Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, andimportant safety instructions in this section. ❏ Use your Getting Ready! gu...

Page 13 - About Your Printer; LaserJet 4; Features; High-quality printing

About Your Printer Your printer is the latest in EPSON’s advanced line of laserprinters. It emulates the Hewlett-Packard ® LaserJet 4  (LJ4) printer, allowing you to print using the wide variety of softwareprograms that support HP LaserJet printers. The printer’s 600-dpi (dots per inch) resolution ...

Page 14 - Toner Save Mode; Options; Memory; ) is useful for printing on both sides of

Toner Save Mode To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, youcan print rough drafts by clicking the Toner Save box in the printerdriver (explained in the next pages). Options Memory The printer comes with 4 MB of memory, which can be expandedup to 68 MB. Interface/Module The printer ...

Page 16 - Printer Driver; Getting Ready; OneTouch modes

Printer Driver Use the printer driver to easily and conveniently make new printersettings. Most users may never need to use anything besides theirapplication software and the printer driver to make printersettings. You can access the printer driver through an application‘sPrint command or by choosin...

Page 17 - Safety Information; Laser safety; United Kingdom; This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser

Safety Information Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) RadiationPerformance Standard according to the Radiation Control forHealth and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous ...

Page 18 - Denmark; Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC825 sikkerheds kravene.; Finland and Sweden

Denmark AdvarselUsynlig laserstråling ved åbning, når sikkerhedsafbrydere er udeaf funktion. Undgå udsættelse for stråling. Klasse 1 laser produkt der opfylder IEC825 sikkerheds kravene. Finland and Sweden EPL-N2000 on lasertoiminen sivukirjoitin. Laserista ei aiheudukäyttäjälle vaaraa, kun kirjoiti...

Page 19 - Norway; Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er; CDRH regulations

Norway AdvarselDersom apparatet brukes på annen måte enn spesifisert i dennebruksanvisning, kan brukeren utsettes for unsynlig laserstrålingsom overskrider grensen for laser klasse 1. Dette er en halvleder laser. Maksimal effeckt til laserdiode er 5.0 × 10 - 3 W og bolgelengde er 785 + 25 − 15 nm. C...

Page 20 - Wave Length

Laser safety labels w Warning:Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of proceduresother than those specified in this guide may result in hazardousradiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825specifications. The label shown below is attached in countrieswhere...

Page 21 - Ozone safety; Ozone emission

For Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway users An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of theprinter, as shown below. Ozone safety Ozone emission Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of theprinting process. Ozone is produced only when the printer isprinting. Oz...

Page 22 - Laser Printer Precautions

Minimize the risk To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone, you should avoid thefollowing conditions: ❏ Use of multiple laser printers in a confined area (see above) ❏ Operation in conditions of extremely low humidity ❏ Poor room ventilation ❏ Long, continuous printing together with any of the abov...

Page 23 - Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its sides.

❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTIONHot Surface Avoid Contact. If the printer has been in use, thefuser can be very hot. ❏ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unlessinstructed to do so in this guide. ❏ Never force the printer ’s components into place. Although th...

Page 25 - Hinweis

❏ Avoid touching the glass in front of the laser beam; otherwise,print quality may decline. To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge inan area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosivegasses (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to hightemperatures or hu...

Page 26 - Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before operating your printer. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. ❏ Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosolcleaners. ❏ Do not use...

Page 27 - For United Kingdom Users; Use of options

❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attemptto service this product yourself. Opening or removing thosecovers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you todangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing inthose compartments to service personnel. ❏ Unplug this pri...

Page 28 - Safety information; This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate; If you need to fit a plug:; Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow—E...

Page 31 - Paper Handling

Chapter 1 Paper Handling Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Manually loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Loading an uncommon pa...

Page 32 - Loading Paper; Manually loading paper; On Line

Loading Paper This section covers how to manually load paper to check printquality after each page is printed and how to choose specialmedia. To load paper normally, see your Getting Ready guide.To load paper in an optional lower paper tray, see page 3-3. Note:If the weight of your paper is not betw...

Page 34 - Manual Feed

4. If the correct paper size is already loaded, skip to step 4. Otherwise, open the front cover, and remove any paperremaining in the MP Tray. Insert a sheet or stack of thecorrect size paper into the MP Tray with the printable sideup, as far as it will go. Adjust the paper guides to match thepaper ...

Page 35 - Selecting the paper size; EPRCPO

Selecting the paper size By default, the printer driver is set up for A4 size paper to beloaded. If you load paper of a different size, you need tochange the paper size setting using one of the followingmethods. Using the printer driver:Choose the paper size on the Printer Settings menu or thePaper ...

Page 36 - Loading an uncommon paper size; To load an uncommon, or custom, paper size from 92; Choosing Paper

Loading an uncommon paper size To load an uncommon, or custom, paper size from 92 × 140 mm (3.6 × 5.5 inches) to 330.2 × 483 mm (13 × 19 inches), use the MP Tray (as described in your Getting Ready guide) and make thesize setting according to one of the following methods: ❑ Access the printer driver...

Page 39 - Chapter 2; Understanding Your Printer

Chapter 2 Understanding Your Printer Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ 2 The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Ind...

Page 40 - This chapter shows you how to use the control panel.; The Control Panel; Overview

This chapter shows you how to use the control panel. Getting acquainted with your printer’s control panel may helpyou get more from your printer. For more information on theSelecType settings available from the control panel, includingthe OneTouch modes, see Chapter 5. Appendix E shows all SelecType...

Page 41 - Display; Warming Up

Display The display shows the following: ❑ Status messages, such as Warming Up , indicate the printer’s current status. ❑ Error messages, such as Paper Out , identify maintenance procedures you must perform or error conditions you needto correct. ❑ SelecType options, such as Emulation , allow you to...

Page 42 - Indicator lights

Indicator lights On Line On when the printer is on line, indicatingthe printer can receive and print data.When the printer is off line, this light is off.The light flashes as the system switchesbetween on-line and off-line status. Form Feed On when data is received and stored in theprinter’s buffer ...

Page 43 - Buttons

Buttons On Line Switches the printer between on line and offline status. SelecType(ALT) Selects a OneTouch mode or SelecTypemode. Press this button once to enterOneTouch mode 1. Press this button againto enter OneTouch mode 2. Press thisbutton once more to enter SelecType mode.Pressing this button w...

Page 45 - Chapter 3

Chapter 3 Options Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Installing an Optional Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Installing the Duplex ...

Page 46 - Printer Options; ) increases paper feeding

Printer Options You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any ofthe following options: ❑ 250 Sheet Paper Tray (C81270 ✽ ) increases paper feeding capacity for many sizes of paper up to A3 size paper. Thesupported paper sizes are shown below. A3, B4, F4, A4, B5, A5, Ledger, Legal, GLG,...

Page 47 - Installing an Optional Paper Tray; Pull out the paper tray from the lower paper cassette, if

❑ Optional interface cards and modules provide a link thatenables you to use the EPL-N2000 with a LocalTalknetwork, IBM mainframe, and so on. With the optionalinterfaces, you can connect up to five different interfaces tothis printer. See page 3-21. If you purchased your printer and options at the s...

Page 48 - Press down the plate in the paper tray until it locks into

2. Open the cover of the paper tray. 3. Press down the plate in the paper tray until it locks into position. 4. Slide the paper guide out. n1-5 n1-6 34-p68 L Albatross Rev.c Reference GuideA5 size Chapter 3 ’96/08/23 DR, pass 0 3-4 Options

Page 49 - Adjust the paper guide to match the paper size. Make sure

5. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Insert the paper printable side up into the tray. Note:The direction you should load the paper depends on the paper size;see the table below. Paper size Side towards back of printer A4, B5, A5, Letter, GLT, HLT Long side of pape...

Page 51 - Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette; Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet and

Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette The optional lower paper cassette gives you a third papersource, in addition to the MP Tray and standard lower papercassette. This section describes how to install the cassette andload paper. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord fro...

Page 52 - Installing the Duplex Unit; Only the follwing paper sizes are compatible with the Duplex Unit..; Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

5. Reconnect any interface cables you removed. 6. Make sure the power is turned off and then plug the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet. 7. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the lower paper cassette is installed correctly,print a status sheet. If the cassette is not listed...

Page 56 - Removing the Duplex Unit; Facing the back of the printer, remove the two screws that

Removing the Duplex Unit 1. Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing the Duplex Unit,” page 3-8. 2. Facing the back of the printer, remove the two screws that secure the Duplex Unit to the printer. c Caution: Be sure you or someone else supports the Duplex Unit duringremoval; otherwise, the Duplex Unit m...

Page 57 - PCMCIA Card

4. Remove the two hooks from the printer. Note:Save the hooks, in case you need to install the unit again in thefuture. 5. Secure the screw and the cover that you removed earlier when installing the Duplex Unit in step 4 on page 3-9. 6. Follow steps 9 through 11 in the previous section to complete t...

Page 58 - Installing a PCMCIA card; Insert the PCMCIA card as shown. Be sure the back side of

Installing a PCMCIA card 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the IC card slot cover. 3. Insert the PCMCIA card as shown. Be sure the back side of the card is facing the inside of the printer. 4. Close the slot cover. 5. Turn on the printer. r3-a back side r3-b L Albatross Rev.c Reference GuideA5 size C...

Page 59 - Removing a PCMCIA card; Eject

Removing a PCMCIA card 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the IC card slot cover. 3. Press the Eject button to eject the card. 4. Close the slot cover. 5. Turn on the printer. r3-c R Albatross Rev.c Reference GuideA5 size Chapter 3 ’96/08/23 DR, pass 0 Options 3-15

Page 60 - Memory Modules; Access speed of 70ns or less; Installing a memory module

Memory Modules By installing a Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM) in bothopen slots, you can increase printer memory up to 68 MB. Youmay want to add additional memory if you are havingdifficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages or if youregularly use numerous downloaded fonts. You can pur...

Page 62 - Insert the SIMM module into RAM SLOT 1 (if occupied use

6. Remove the printer’s side cover. 7. Insert the SIMM module into RAM SLOT 1 (if occupied use RAM SLOT 2), making sure the pin numbers of the slot andthe SIMM match, either 1 or 72. r3-9 ROM SLOT RAM SLOT 1 r3-10n RAM SLOT 2 L Albatross Rev.c Reference GuideA5 size Chapter 3 ’96/08/23 DR, pass 0 3-...

Page 64 - Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut.; Removing a memory module; Perform steps 1 through 6 in the previous section to access the

10. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut. Removing a memory module 1. Perform steps 1 through 6 in the previous section to access the printer’s SIMM socket. 2. Pull the metal clips on each side of the SIMM socket outward to release the memory module. r3-14 r3-12 L Albatross Re...

Page 67 - Installing the LocalTalk/Serial module; Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Installing a memory module,” page

Installing the LocalTalk/Serial module Note:When using the module in LocalTalk mode, you should remove theEthernet interface connector. For instructions on how to remove theconnector, see “Installing a Type-B interface card,” steps 1 to 4, onthe next page. 1. Perform steps 1 to 6 in “Installing a me...

Page 68 - Installing a Type-B Interface Card

3. Position the module as shown below; then carefully insert its connector into printer connector CN4. Secure the modulewith the two screws that come with it. 4. Perform steps 9 to 10 on page 3-19 to complete this procedure. You can verify whether the interface is correctly installed byprinting a st...

Page 70 - Secure the Type-B interface card with the two retaining; Using the Serial Interface

6. Secure the Type-B interface card with the two retaining screws. You can verify the interface is correctly installed by printing astatus sheet. Using the Serial Interface To use a serial interface, you must purchase an appropriateinterface cable. EPSON supplies several types of interfacecables. Yo...

Page 72 - Using the serial interface utility

For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. 3. In the Printers dialog box that appears, click the Connect button. 4. Select a COM (serial) port. 5. Click the OK button to save this setting. For Windows...

Page 75 - Chapter 4; Remote Control Panel Utility

Chapter 4 Remote Control Panel Utility Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ Remote Control Panel Utility Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 When to use the Remote Control Panel utility . . . . . . . . 4-2Installing the Remote Control Panel utility . . . . . . . . . 4-3Accessing the Remote ...

Page 76 - Remote Control Panel Utility Overview; When to use the Remote Control Panel utility; Note

Remote Control Panel Utility Overview The Remote Control Panel utility is software that allows you tochange printer settings, such as the print quantity, paper size,and RITech setting. When to use the Remote Control Panel utility You do not normally need to use the Remote Control Panel tochange prin...

Page 77 - Installing the Remote Control Panel utility; Accessing the Remote Control Panel; Enter

Installing the Remote Control Panel utility To install the utility, follow these steps: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the utility into your computer’s disk drive. 2. Type SETUP at the DOS prompt and press Enter . A:\SETUP 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the utility. Access...

Page 78 - Click the button for the emulation mode you want to configure.; LaserJet 4/EPSONScript Level 2 Mode; Print ERR SHEET for EpsonScript*

Click the button for the emulation mode you want to configure. Note:EpsonScript Level 2 is available only when the EpsonScript Level 2option is installed. LaserJet 4/EPSONScript Level 2 Mode The main menu displays the current printer settings for theselected printer mode. The buttons on the left ope...

Page 80 - Page Setup Options; Clicking the

I239X Mode Page Setup Options Clicking the Page Setup button on the Remote Control Panel menu opens the following menu: rcp5 no7aa L Albatross Rev.c A5 size Chapter 4 ’96/08/23 DR, pass 0 4-6 Remote Control Panel Utility

Page 83 - Type Options

Type Options Clicking the Type button on the Remote Control Panel menu opens the following menu. Note:The Type menu is available only in LJ4 mode. If you are unable to make the settings that are availabe on theType menu from your software program, make the settings onthis menu as follows: Typeface S...

Page 84 - Symbol Set

Symbol Set Specifies the symbol set to use. If the typeface you selected isnot available for the symbol set you select, the typeface is replaced with the currently selected symbol set. Thefollowing symbol sets are available: Roman-8 Norweg1 Italian ECM94-1 Swedis2 ANSI ASCII UK French2 German Legal ...

Page 85 - Printer Setup Options

Printer Setup Options Clicking the Printer Setup button on the Remote Control Panel menu opens the following menu: If you are unable to make the settings that are available on thePrinter Setup menu from your software program, make thesettings on this menu as follows: no9aa R Albatross Rev.c A5 size ...

Page 88 - Other Options

Other Options Clicking the Other button brings up the following dialog box. This menu is available only in ESC/P 2, FX, or I239X emulationmodes. Condensed (ESCP2, FX only) Use this option to change the character spacing. Condensedprinting is useful for spreadsheets and other applications thatneed to...

Page 91 - More Options

More Options Clicking the More button on the Remote Control Panel menu opens the following menu: If you are unable to make the settings available on the Moremenu from your software program, make the settings on thismenu as follows: Source Symbol Set (LJ4 only) Available only when an optional font RO...

Page 93 - Selects the international character set.; Duplex Options

Country (ESCP2, FX only) Selects the international character set. CG Table (ESCP2, FX only) Selects the character tables. Character tables contain thecharacters and symbols used in different languages. Theprinter prints text based on the selected character table. Code Page (I239X only) Selects the c...

Page 95 - Chapter 5

Chapter 5 SelecType Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Norum _______ Grady _______ When to Use SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Usin...

Page 96 - When to Use SelecType; Specifying the channel and configuring the interface

When to Use SelecType In general, use SelecType only for settings you cannot make inyour software, including the following: ❑ Changing the emulation modes and selecting the IES(Intelligent Emulation Switching) mode ❑ Specifying the channel and configuring the interface ❑ Choosing the size of the mem...

Page 98 - SelecType menus

2. To change the settings, press Menu , Item , or Value . ❑ To select a new menu (menu category), press Menu . ❑ To select an item (setting) in a menu, press Item . ❑ To select a value (parameter) for an item, press Value . ❑ To accept a new setting, press Enter . ❑ Press ALT to select a menu, item,...

Page 99 - Emulation Menu; Printing Menu; Tray Size Menu

Emulation Menu These settings select the default emulation for each interface.Also see page 5-9. Parallel B, Parallel C, Serial*, L/T*, AUX** * available only when the LocalTalk/Serial module is installed **available only when the optional interface is installed. Printing Menu These settings are mad...

Page 102 - Understanding SelecType Settings; Test Menu; For the settings below, press; EXT PRINT INFO

Understanding SelecType Settings Read this section for a complete description of the settingsavailable on the SelecType menus. Test Menu For the settings below, press Enter to print. No values are selectable by pressing Value . c Caution:After you print these samples, user-defined data stored in the...

Page 103 - Paper Source

Emulation Menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You canspecify different emulations for each interface; in other words,for each computer you connect. Since each emulation mode hasits own specific options, make settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX,GL2, or I239X menus, as necessary. The o...

Page 105 - Start Page; MP Tray Size

Start Page Specifies to print from either front or back at first. This item isavailable only when the Duplex Unit is installed. Setting Parameter Paper Source Auto, MP, LC1, LC2 Page Size A4, A3, A5, B4, B5, LT, HLT, LGL, GLT,GLG, B, EXE, F4, MON, C10, DL, C5, C6,IB5, CTM, A3+ Orientation Port, Land...

Page 106 - Config Menu; RITech

LC1 Size Displays the actual paper size loaded in the standard lowerpaper cassette. Note:LC1 Size and LC2 Size only display the currently loaded paper size.You cannot change this parameter, it is set automatically. LC2 Size Displays the actual paper size loaded in the optional lowerpaper cassette. S...

Page 109 - Setup Menu

Image Optimum Reduces the amount of graphics data when the data reaches thememory limit, allowing complex documents to be printed.When this mode is on, graphics quality is reduced. Paper Type Allows you to use various types of paper. Thin is useful for the regular size plain paper under 75g/m 2 . Th...

Page 110 - Parallel B Menu, Parallel C Menu

Printer Name Displays the printer name instead of Ready when the printer is standing by. Toner Displays the amount of toner left in the imaging cartridge. E****F (100-75%) E*** F (75-50%) E** F (50-25%) E* F (25-0%) E F (0%) Page Count Displays the total number of sheets printed by this printer. Sel...

Page 111 - Serial Menu; When this option is set to

Buffer Size Determines the amout of memory to be used for receiving dataand printing data. If set to Maximum , more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum , more memory is allocated for printing data. The factory default setting is Normal . Serial Menu Word Length You can select a...

Page 113 - LJ4 Menu; Selects the default font source.

LJ4 Menu Note:If you always use the HP LaseJet 4 printer driver in your software,you should change settings using your software. The software settingsalways override the LJ4 menu options. FontSource Selects the default font source. Font Number Selects the default font number from the default font so...

Page 115 - Using the OneTouch Modes; Port; OneTouch mode 1; On; OneTouch mode 2

Using the OneTouch Modes The OneTouch modes are part of SelecType mode, but they aremore limited and easier to use. The settings you make in thesemodes and SelecType are reflected in each other. To enter OneTouch mode 1, press the SelecType button (repeatedly if necessary) until the light next to Pa...

Page 117 - Using Other Emulation Modes; Changing emulation modes

Using Other Emulation Modes Your printer is designed to work best in its LJ4 emulationmode. If you want to use an emulation other than LJ4, you canselect ESC/P 2, FX, I239X, or GL/2 emulation mode. Match the emulation mode in the Emulation Menu withdrivers or print data already formatted for EPSON L...

Page 120 - ZeroChar

The BarCode setting converts bit images to bar codes byautomatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. Thisproduces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar codereader. BarCode is not available in I239X mode. This mode reduces the size of the image being printed and maycause some d...

Page 121 - Selects character table 1 or 2.

I239X Mode I239X mode emulates IBM 2390/2391 Plus commands. Fordetailed information on most of the settings and parameters inthe table below, refer to the previous section. Setting Parameter Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script,Presentor, Sans serif Pitch 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20...

Page 123 - Before printing in EPSON GL/2 mode; Printer’s paper size setting

Before printing in EPSON GL/2 mode You may need to change printer settings depending on youroutput needs. First, check the print settings to make sure theymatch the data you are trying to print. Check the followingitems; the information may be necessary later. Paper size: Printer’s paper size settin...

Page 124 - GL2 Menu; or

GL2 Menu GL Mode Selects the mode, GLlike or LJ4GL2 . Scale Switches between original size or reduced size printing. Also,determines the reduction scale for reduced printing. You canprint the data originally created for the paper size selected inthe Scale setting onto the paper selected in the Page ...

Page 127 - Chapter 6; Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Norum _______ Grady _______ Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Paper Jam and Feeding Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems . . . . . . ...

Page 128 - Solve problems you may encounter; Paper Jam and Feeding Problems; The printer stops and the Feed Jam message appears.; Open the front cover. Carefully remove all the paper in the

Introduction This chapter provides the information necessary for you tokeep the printer in optimum condition. This chapter tells youhow to ❑ Solve problems you may encounter ❑ Replace consumables ❑ Optimize print quality Also included is a complete description of the status, error, andwarning messag...

Page 129 - Feed Jam when using the lower paper cassette

2. Open the printer cover. Be sure to remove any pieces of paper that may have torn off or are remaining in the printer. w Warning: Opening the printer cover exposes the fuser, which is markedby a CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact label. Be carefulnot to touch the fuser. If necessary, remove the Ima...

Page 130 - Continue; The printer stops and the Paper Jam message appears.

3. Tap the edge of the paper stack. Then reinsert it into the paper tray making sure the paper is evenly aligned andrests below the maximum paper mark. Make sure you are using the correct paper size. Also make sureyou are using paper that meets the specifications for thisprinter. 4. Reinstall the pa...

Page 131 - Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems; Be sure that you do not load too much paper in the tray.

Note:Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not havebeen fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands whenyou remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse itoff with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain. 3. Reinstall the Imaging Cartridge. The...

Page 132 - If you are using the parallel interface, set the

The display panel stays blank when you turn the printer on. Turn off the printer and check the power cable connectionsbetween the printer and the electrical outlet; then turn theprinter back on. If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside source such asa wall switch, make sure the switch is...

Page 133 - Press; A font selected with software commands won’t print.; The Image Optimum setting may be set to

The printer doesn’t print and the On Line light is off. Press On Line once to put the printer on line (the On Line light comes on). A font selected with software commands won’t print. The selected font is not installed in your printer. Be sure youhave installed the correct font. See Appendix D for m...

Page 134 - function in the SelecType Setup Menu. For more

The position of the printout is not correct. Make sure that you are using the correct page length andmargin settings in your application program. Graphics don’t print correctly. Make sure that your software program is set for the printeremulation you are using. For example, if you are using the LJ4e...

Page 135 - When transporting the printer; Print Quality Problems; Dark or dirty background; Density

You may not have reset the printer after making settings. Pressthe ALT button and Continue button at the same time to reset the printer and enable the new settings. When transporting the printer c Caution:Whenever you ship or transport the printer, first remove theImaging Cartridge and place it in a...

Page 136 - Vertical black or white bands or lines

Vertical black or white bands or lines Clean the printer lens. Remove the Imaging Cartridge andplace it on a clean, flat surface. Clean the lens as shown below. Wipe the lens from end to end with a dry, lint-free cloth. Thenreinsert the imaging cartridge in the printer and close theprinter cover. If...

Page 137 - Clean the paper path inside the printer using a clean, dry cloth.

Horizontal black or white bands appear in your printout, or theprinter prints a blank page Install a new Imaging Cartridge as described later in thischapter. Uneven darkness Take out the Imaging Cartridge, shake it from side to side, andreinstall it. Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sens...

Page 138 - If after checking the SelecType

Missing areas on printed image Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive tomoisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisturecontent in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do notstore your paper in a humid or damp environment. You may not be using the correct type of paper f...

Page 139 - Printed image is light or faint; Darken the; Image is too dark; The

Printed image is light or faint Darken the Density setting using the printer driver, Remote Control Panel utility, or the SelecType Config Menu. Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive tomoisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisturecontent in the paper, the lighter the print...

Page 140 - Non-printed side of the page is dirty; Memory Problems; Mem Overflow; LOW

Non-printed side of the page is dirty Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Remove theImaging Cartridge and then clean the paper path of the printerusing a soft, lint-free cloth. c Caution:Opening the printer exposes the fuser, which is marked by aCAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact label. Be...

Page 141 - Option Problems; The message; Paper does not feed from the optional lower paper cassette

Option Problems The message Illegal AUX I/F Card or Illegal I/F Module appears The message Illegal AUX I/F Card means that the printer cannot read the installed optional interface card. Turn off theprinter, then remove the card. The message Illegal I/F Module means that the printer cannot read the i...

Page 142 - Press the top of the Duplex unit and open the cover.

Feed Jam when using the optional lower paper cassette See “Feed Jam when using the lower paper cassette”, on page6-3. Feed Jam when using the Duplex unit 1. Press the top of the Duplex unit and open the cover. 2. Remove any folded paper from the unit, and discard any curled or wrinkled sheets. Then ...

Page 144 - Page Protect; setting in the printer driver, the Remote; Status and Error Messages; Card Battery Low

Even with additional memory installed, complex pages don’t printand the Mem Overflow message still appears. The Page Protect setting in the printer driver, the Remote Control Panel utility, or SelecType may need to be changed. See“Memory Problems” in this chapter for more information. You may not ha...

Page 147 - Form Feed; Ready; appears on the display.; Illegal Card; An incompatible PCMCIA card is installed in the printer.

Form Feed When the printer is off line and data remains in the printer’smemory, pressing Form Feed prints out the data and clears the buffer. After printing, Ready appears on the display. Illegal AUX I/F Card The printer cannot read the installed optional interface card.Turn off the printer, then re...

Page 149 - Operate Error Card; ALT; Paper Jam; There is no paper in the specified paper source (

Operate Error Card The PCMCIA card is installed or removed while the printer ison. To correct the error, (1) reset the printer by pressing ALT and Reset at the same time or (2) turn off the printer; then turn it back on. Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the paper path. Open the printer cover andclear th...

Page 150 - Paper Set XXX YY; The paper loaded in the tray (; Print Overrun; Printer Open; The printer is ready to receive data or print.; Reset

Paper Set XXX YY The paper loaded in the tray ( XXX ) does not match the required paper size, ( YY) . Replace the paper with the correct size of paper and press Continue . Print Overrun The time required to process data exceeds the print enginespeed because the volume of data is too great. Press Con...

Page 151 - Self Test; The printer is checking the ROM.; RAM check; The printer is checking the RAM.

Reset All All printer settings have been reset to the user defaultconfiguration, the last settings that were saved. Reset to Save You have changed the SelecType setting but the new setting isnot activated immediately after exiting SelecType. To activatethe new setting, do one of the following: (1) e...

Page 152 - Turn Paper

Service Req.CXXXService Req.EXXX A controller error or a print engine error has been detected.Write down the error number listed on the display and turn offthe printer. Wait at least five seconds and then turn it back on.If the error message still appears, turn off the printer, unplugthe power cord,...

Page 153 - Write Error Card; Writing Card; The printer is writing data in the PCMCIA card.; The printer is warming up.

Write Error Card The card is not able to write or the card is not installed.Otherwise, writing to the card was not finished correctly. To correct this error, (1) turn off the printer and remove thecard, then turn on the printer, (2) remove the card while theprinter is on, then press the Continue but...

Page 154 - Hex Dump Mode; HEX Dump; Reset All

Hex Dump Mode Hex Dump Mode (also called data dump) is a special featurethat makes it easy for experienced users to find the cause ofcommunication problems between the printer and thecomputer. In Hex Dump Mode the printer produces an exactprintout of the codes it receives. 1. Make sure the paper is ...

Page 155 - Replacing the Imaging Cartridge; Toner

Replacing the Imaging Cartridge The Imaging Cartridge prints up to 10,000 pages dependingupon the complexity of your print jobs. If your printed images become faint, enter the SelecType Setupmenu to use the Toner function to find out approximately how much toner remains in the imaging cartridge. Sim...

Page 158 - Optimizing Print Quality; Adjusting RITech

Optimizing Print Quality Adjusting RITech Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is EPSON’s newprinter technology that improves the appearance of printedlines, text, and graphics. The RITech setting The factory setting for RITech gives the best quality text andgraphics for nearly all purposes. Y...

Page 159 - Adjusting print density

If the test pattern seems too heavy, change the setting to Light as described below; if it seems too light, change the setting to Dark ; if you are printing gray shading or screen patterns, change the setting to Off . To change the RITech setting, follow these steps: Using the printer driver:Changin...

Page 160 - Resetting the Printer; and; appears on the

Using the printer driver:Change the Density setting on the Printer SelecType menu inthe printer driver. Using the Remote Control Panel utility:Bring up the Remote Control Panel utility by typing EPRCPO at the DOS prompt; select the appropriate emulation from themain Remote Control Panel window; clic...

Page 161 - Cleaning the Printer; Remove the imaging cartridge from the printer.

Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice adecline in print quality, clean the glass lens and the inside ofthe printer, as described in this section. You should also clean the paper feeder and the printer coverevery few months. These procedures are described later i...

Page 162 - Open the front cover and clean the paper feeder with a soft; Removing spilled toner; If only a small amount of toner is present, carefully wipe out

5. Reinstall the Imaging Cartridge. 6. Close the printer cover. 7. Open the front cover and clean the paper feeder with a soft cloth. Removing spilled toner If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until youremove all the spilled toner. Follow these steps: 1. If only a small amount...

Page 163 - Cleaning the printer case; Transporting the Printer; Open the printer cover and remove the Imaging Cartridge.

Cleaning the printer case If the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printerand clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a milddetergent. c Caution:Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer cover; thesechemicals can damage the components and the case. Be carefulnot to...

Page 165 - Appendix A; Technical Specifications

Appendix A Technical Specifications Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Norum _______ Grady _______ A Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 166 - Paper; Specifications

Paper Specifications Note:Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by themanufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the guality of any type ofpaper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities orprinting large jobs. Paper Types: Plain ...

Page 167 - Printer; General

Envelopes: 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) C6 (114 mm × 162 mm) c Caution:Only load paper sizes that are listed above. Printable area: 4 mm minimum margin on all sides (A3+: 297 mm × 420 ...

Page 168 - Environmental

Paper eject capacity(75g/m 2 paper): 500 sheets Internal emulation: HP LaserJet4 emulation (LJ4 mode)HP-GL/2 emulation (GL2 mode)ESC/P 24-pin printer emulation (ESC/P2 mode)ESC/P 9-pin printer emulation (FX mode)IBM Proprinter emulation (I239X mode) Optional emulation: EPSONScript Level 2 Resident f...

Page 169 - Electrical; Interface; Parallel B interface

Electrical 120 V model 230 V model Voltage 108 V to 132 V 207 V to 253 V Rated frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 3 Hz 50Hz to 60Hz ± 3Hz Rated current 7 A 4 A Power consumption Less than 750 W Less than 750 W Power consumption *in Standby mode Less than 45 W Less than 45 W * No option installed Note:Check ...

Page 171 - Parallel C interface

Parallel C interface The parallel C (IEEE 1284-II compliant) interface connector pinassignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in thetable below. Pin No. Direction IEEE1284-C connector Compatibility Nibble ECP 1 OUT Busy PtrBusy PeriphAck 2 OUT Select Xflag 3 OUT nAck PtrClk Pe...

Page 175 - HostLogicHigh; CG

nFault/nDataAvail/nPeriphRequest Compatibility mode: Low signal indicates that an error occurred. negotiation phase: This signal is set high in order to authorize 1284compatibility. In nibble mode, after the host sets HostBusy (nAutoFd)high, this signal is set low in order to indicate that the trans...

Page 176 - Ethernet Interface; Options and Consumables

Ethernet Interface You can use a IEEE 802.3 10BASE2 RG-58A/U coaxial cable via BNCconnector or IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T straight-through twisted pair modularcable via RJ45 connector. Options and Consumables 250 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette (C81269 ✽ )/ 250 Sheet Paper Tray (C81270 ✽ ) Paper size: A3, B4, F...

Page 179 - Appendix B; Symbol Sets

Appendix B Symbol Sets Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ Introduction to Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 In LJ4 Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 International Set for ISO sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18 In ESC...

Page 180 - Introduction to Symbol Sets

Introduction to Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbolsets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note:Normally, your software handles fonts and symbols, so you probably never needto adjust the printer’s settings. If you are...

Page 181 - In LJ4 Emulation Mode

In LJ4 Emulation Mode The following table lists the symbol sets available in LJ4 emulation mode.A table of the characters for each set is included later in this chapter. Symbol set name Symbol setID for ESC ( Available typefaces(see next page) Roman-8*(includes another 19 sets)Roman ExtensionECM94-1...

Page 196 - International Set for ISO sets

International Set for ISO sets To obtain the symbol sets listed below, substitute the characters in theANSI ASCII sets with the characters in the table below. Iso set ASCII code hex 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E ANSI ASCII (0U) Norweg 1 (0D) French (0F) HP German (0G) Italian (0l) JlS ASCII (0...

Page 197 - In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes

In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes PC 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 857, 852, BRASCII, Abicamp PC 437 EPSON Roman N × × Courier SWC N N × EPSON Sans serif N × × EPSON Prestige N × × EPSON Script N × × Letter Gothic SWC N N × Swiss 721 SWM N N × Dutch 801 SWM N N × OCR B × × N *Available only in ESC/P 2 mode. PC437 (U...

Page 199 - BRASCII Abicomp

PC857 (PcTurk2) PC852 (East Europe) BRASCII Abicomp PC857, 852 BRA,Abi R Albatross Rev.c A5 size Appendix B 96/08/23 pass 0 Symbol Sets B-21

Page 201 - International Character Sets

International Character Sets You can select one of the following international character sets usingeither SelecType or the ESC R command. For example, when you select“Italic France” in SelecType, the characters in the “France” row in thetable below are used in the italic character table. Country ASC...

Page 202 - Characters available with the ESC (^ command; In I239X Emulation Mode

Characters available with the ESC (^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC (^ command. In I239X Emulation Mode Available symbol sets in I239X mode are PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863,and PC865. Refer to “ESC/P 2 or FX modes” in the previous section. Available fonts are EPSON San...

Page 203 - Appendix C; Command Summary

Appendix C Command Summary Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 GL/2 context commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9 ESC/P 2 mode . ....

Page 209 - GL/2 context commands; Dual context extensions

GL/2 context commands Dual context extensions Enter PCL mode ESC %#A Reset ESC E Primary font FI Secondary font FN Scalable or bitmapped fonts SB Palette extensions Transparency mode TR Screened vectors SV Number of Pens NP Vector Group Arc absolute AA Arc relative AR Absolute arc three point AT Bez...

Page 211 - ESC/P 2 and FX Commands; General operation

ESC/P 2 and FX Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the ESC/P 2 and FXemulation modes. ESC/P 2 mode General operation Initialize printer ESC @ Control paper loading/ejecting ESC EM n Paper feeding Carriage return CR Form feed FF Line feed LF Select 1/8-inch line spacing ESC ...

Page 214 - FX mode; Printer commands arranged by topic

FX mode Printer commands arranged by topic The following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commands bytopic. Printer operation Initialize printer ESC @ Control paper loading/ejecting ESC EM n Data control Carriage return CR Vertical motion Form feed FF Set page length in lines ESC C n Set pa...

Page 217 - PJL Commands

PJL Commands This section lists the available commands for printer job language mode(PJL). For more information on PJL, refer to the Printer Job LanguageTechnical Reference Manual from Hewlett-Packard. COMMENT @PJL COMMENT [words] [<CR>] <LF> DEFAULT @PJL DEFAULT [LPARM: ***] variable = ...

Page 218 - I239X Emulation Commands; Page format; Printable area

I239X Emulation Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the I239X emulationmode. For more information on these commands, see IBM’s 2390/2391reference manual. Page format Printable area Set page length in lines ESC C n Set page length in inches ESC C NUL n Set skip perforation E...

Page 219 - Paper feeding/print position motion; Text; Font selection

Paper feeding/print position motion Carriage return CR Line feed LF Form feed FF Move paper vertically (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) ESC J Automatic line feed ESC 5 Reverse line feed ESC ] Back space BS Space SP Horizontal tab HT Vertical tab VT Move current print position (1/120 inch) ESC d Set top...

Page 220 - Auxiliary Functions; Initialize

Font enhancement Continuous overscore ESC_ Continuous underline ESC- Score select ESC[- Select print type style ESC[@ Begin double-width printing by line SO Begin double-width printing by line ESC SO End double-width printing by line DC4 Double-width printing ESC W Begin empahsized (bold) print ESC ...

Page 221 - Auxiliary function; AGM Mode; Line spacing

Auxiliary function Select paper tray ESC [F AGM Mode Line spacing Set line spacing for graphics (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) ESC 3 Set line spacing for text (n/60 inch) ESC A Paper feeding/print position motion Move paper vertically (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) ESC J Line feed LF Bit image Normal-...

Page 222 - Appendix D; Working with Fonts

Appendix D Working with Fonts Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ Printer and Screen Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6 Download...

Page 223 - Printer and Screen Fonts

Read this section if you would like to know more about fontsand see samples of the installed fonts. To select a font, use your application program. Font problems are uncommon but some may occur, such as: ❑ The printer substitutes a font other than the one youselected with your software. ❑ The printe...

Page 224 - Available Fonts

Note:The distinction between printer and screen fonts is not as importantwhen you are using TrueType fonts, which are included withWindows. TrueType is an outline font format that can be used byboth the printer and the screen. Available Fonts The following table lists the fonts that are installed on...

Page 227 - Adding More Fonts; Downloading fonts; Fonts; Selecting Fonts

Adding More Fonts Fonts that reside on your computer’s hard disk can bedownloaded, or transferred, to the printer so they can beprinted. Downloaded fonts, also called soft fonts, remain inprinter memory until you turn off the printer or otherwisereinitialize it. If you plan on downloading many fonts...

Page 228 - Appendix E; Map of SelecType Menus

Appendix E Map of SelecType Menus Proof Sign-off:Nishi _______ Grady _______ E R Albatross Rev.c A5 size Appendix E 96/08/23 A5 size pass 0 Map of SelecType Menus E-1

Page 229 - Switching between SelecType Menus; KEY

Switching between SelecType Menus The following menu maps show the possible menus and options inSelecType. KEY Pressing the Menu button displays the next menu. Pressing the Alt + Menu buttons displays the prior menu. ( ) This is only available with option. new-1 L Albatross Rev.c A5 size Appendix E ...

Page 236 - Index; Albatross

Index A Adjusting print density, 6-32RITech, 6-31 ALT, 2-5AUX Menu, 5-18 B Button, 2-5 C Check Paper Size error, 6-19Cleaning printer, 6-34Colored paper, 1-8Config Menu, 5-12Consumables Imaging Cartridge, A-14replacing, 6-28specifications, A-14 Continue, 2-6Control panel, 2-2 − 6 Copies, 4-8, 5-10, ...

Page 241 - IMPORTANT NOTICE; EPSON

EPLN2000PS-EUL01 IMPORTANT NOTICE Using the LocalTalk Interfacewith EPL-N2000PS Version Printers The EPL-N2000PS is supplied with interfacesfor connection to either EtherNet or LocalTalkNetworks. As shipped, the EPL-N2000PS has theEtherNet interface installed. Should you wishto connect to a LocalTal...

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