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Epson EPL-N7000 Setup Manual

Epson EPL-N7000 Setup Manual

Epson epl-n7000: install guide
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Where to Find Information

Setup Guide (this manual)
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and
installing the printer software.
Online guides
Reference Guide
Provides you with detailed information on the printer's functions,
optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical
specifications. A Reference Guide icon is created on the desktop
when the printer software is installed.
Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information on both the
printer driver and network settings.
Paper Jam Guide
Provides you with solutions for paper jam problems that you may
need to refer to on a regular basis. We recommend printing this
guide and keeping it near the printer.
The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes
the following online guides as well as the printer
driver.
®
Adobe
Acrobat Reader
installed in your computer to read the Reference
Guide, Network Guide, and the Paper Jam Guide.
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  • Page 1: Where To Find Information

    Where to Find Information Setup Guide (this manual) Provides you with information on assembling the printer and installing the printer software. Online guides The CD-ROM shipped with your printer includes the following online guides as well as the printer driver.
  • Page 2 Online Help for printer software Click Help for detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer. Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup Guide 1 Assembling the Printer ....1 2 Readying the Printer for Use... . 11 3 Installing the Printer Software .

  • Page 4: Your Printer

    General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

  • Page 5: Assembling The Printer

    Follow these steps to remove the protective materials from the printer. 1. Remove the protective sheet on the control panel, as well as the tapes that secure the opening parts of the printer. Note: The tapes are attached at multiple locations. Make sure to remove all of them.
  • Page 6 2. Pull the paper cassette out until it stops. 3. While pressing the gray stoppers located on both sides of the paper cassette, pull the cassette out from the printer. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 7 Follow by removing all the tapes and protective materials inside the cassette. 5. Reinsert the paper cassette into the printer. 6. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover. Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 8 7. Remove the protective materials from inside the printer. 8. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 9: Finding A Place For The Printer

    Allow adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. The illustration shows the recommended amount of space. ❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. ❏ Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
  • Page 10 ❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. ❏ Do not place the printer on a surface that is smaller than the printer’s bottom panel. Doing so may cause troubles on printing and feeding due to the internal excessive load of the printer.

  • Page 11: Installing The Imaging Cartridge

    Follow these steps to install the imaging cartridge: 1. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover of the printer. 2. Remove the imaging cartridge from its package, and then remove the protective tape.
  • Page 12 ❏ Never open the protective cover of the imaging cartridge or touch the photosensitive print drum (green color) inside the cover. Otherwise, print quality may decline. ❏ Do not hold the imaging cartridge by the protective cover while handling the cartridge. Photosensitive print drum Protective cover Assembling the Printer...
  • Page 13 4. Carefully insert the imaging cartridge into the printer, making sure that the pins on both sides of the cartridge are aligned with the grooves inside the printer. Make sure to push the cartridge into the printer until it is firmly seated in its proper position. Caution: Do not touch the roller or other parts inside the printer.
  • Page 14 5. Close the front cover by pressing it firmly until it clicks into place. Assembling the Printer...

  • Page 15: Readying The Printer For Use

    Follow these steps to plug in the printer: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Insert the power cord into the back of the printer. Then plug the other end of the cable into an electrical outlet. Readying the Printer for Use...

  • Page 16: Loading Paper

    For information on the paper sizes and types supported by the standard paper cassette, see the Reference Guide. Follow these steps to load paper into the MP tray: 1. Open the MP tray. Readying the Printer for Use...
  • Page 17 3. Set A4 or Letter paper into the tray with the printable surface facing up. Limit mark Note: ❏ Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit mark. ❏ To load other paper sizes, see “Paper Handling” in the Reference Guide. Readying the Printer for Use...

  • Page 18: Printing A Status Sheet

    Printing a Status Sheet To confirm the current status of the printer, print a status sheet. A status sheet contains information about the printer, the consumable, the current settings, and the installed options, if any.
  • Page 19 2. Press the Enter button three times. The printer starts printing a status sheet. Enter button Note: If the status sheet cannot be printed, see “Problem Solver” in the Reference Guide. Readying the Printer for Use...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Printer

    Use a shielded, USB version 1.1 cable or twisted-pair parallel interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compatible. Follow these steps to connect the printer using the USB/parallel interface: 1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. Readying the Printer for Use...
  • Page 21 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s USB or parallel interface connector. Note: If you want to connect the printer to your computer though an installed optional interface card, you need a different type of cable. See the optional interface card’s manual.

  • Page 22: Network Interface

    Follow these steps to connect the printer using the network interface: 1. Make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the printer’s Ethernet connector, and then connect the other end to the network hub.
  • Page 23 To set the printer’s IP address using the control panel or the provided utility, see the Network Guide. You must install the Network Guide to use it. To install the Network Guide, see “ Installing the Network Guide,” on page 36.

  • Page 24: Installing The Printer Software

    Edition). With it, you can make settings such as print quality and paper size. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to view printer status information, such as the amount of toner remaining, and check for any printer errors. EPSON Status Monitor 3 requires Windows Me, 98, 95, XP, 2000, or NT 4.0.
  • Page 25 When the printer is shared among various computers (clients) in a network and the print server’s operating system is Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0, you can install the printer driver for the client’s operating system in the server as an additional driver. This allows the clients to download the appropriate printer driver from the printer server, if necessary.

  • Page 26: Installing Options

    “Printing a Status Sheet” on page 14 for instructions. After installing options, you need to make necessary settings for the installed options in the printer driver. See the section under “Installing Options” in the Reference Guide for instructions. Installing Options...
  • Page 27 Follow these steps to prepare the printer for the installation of a hard disk drive or memory module: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the power cord and interface cables are unplugged. 2. Slide the lock lever to the right, and then open the front cover.
  • Page 28 3. Loosen the two screws located on the top-right edge of the printer. 4. Remove the two screws located near the bottom-right edge of the printer. Installing Options...
  • Page 29 5. Remove the right cover. 6. Identify the Hard Disk Drive connector and the installation slot for the memory module on the circuit board. Their positions are shown below. Hard Disk Drive Memory slot connector Installing Options...

  • Page 30: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Follow these steps to install the Hard Disk Drive: Note: There are two cables included with the Hard Disk Drive. Use the shorter cable. 1. Perform the procedure described in “Before Installing the Hard Disk Drive or Memory Module” on page 23. 2.
  • Page 31 4. Secure the drive with the screws that come with it. Caution: ❏ Be careful not to damage the cable when tightening the screws. ❏ Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. Installing Options...

  • Page 32: Memory Module

    Memory Module Follow these steps to install a memory module: 1. Perform the procedure described in “Before Installing the Hard Disk Drive or Memory Module” on page 23. 2. Pull the clips on each side of the memory slot outward. 3.
  • Page 33 5. Insert the other corner of the memory module into the slot, and pull up the clip to secure the memory module. Caution: ❏ Do not force the memory module into the slot. ❏ Do not remove any modules from the circuit board. Otherwise, the printer will not work. Installing Options...
  • Page 34 Insert the two pins located at the bottom edge of the cover into the holes on the right side of the printer, and then insert the three protruding parts on the left edge of the cover into the matching holes on the printer. Make sure that the upper edge of the cover fits the upper part of the printer.
  • Page 35 2. Fasten the right cover with screws, as shown below. At the bottom of the right cover At the top of the right cover Installing Options...
  • Page 36 Turn on the printer. While the printer is starting up, RAM CHECK XXMB is displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure that the displayed value (XX MB) is equal to total of the standard memory (32 MB) and the added memory.

  • Page 37: Interface Card

    Interface Card Follow these steps to install an interface card: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the power cord and interface cables are unplugged. 2. Remove the screws and the interface slot cover. Installing Options...
  • Page 38 3. Insert the interface card firmly. 4. Secure the interface card with its screws. Installing Options...

  • Page 39: To Know More About Your Printer

    You can also access the Reference Guide via the Start menu. To do so, click Start, point to All programs in Windows XP or Programs in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, point to EPSON, and then select EPLN7000 Reference Guide.
  • Page 40 The Paper Jam Guide is printed. Installing the Network Guide Follow these steps to install the Network Guide: 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Note: If the language selection window appears, select your country. 2. Click Continue. When the software license agreement screen appears, read the statement and then click Agree.

  • Page 41: Safety Instructions

    ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser unit, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, these areas may be very hot. ❏ You should avoid touching the transfer roller. Otherwise, the print quality may decline.

  • Page 42: Important Safety Instructions

    When choosing a place for the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface. ❏ Do not put your printer where the cord will be stepped on. ❏ Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
  • Page 43 ❏ If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. ❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service representative under the following conditions: A.

  • Page 44: When Using The Printer

    ❏ The printer weighs about 28.0 kg (61.7 lb) without consumable products installed. One person should not attempt to lift or carry the printer. Two people should carry it. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.

  • Page 45: Safety Information

    Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require repairs by a qualified service representative. ❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 ampere circuit breaker.

  • Page 46: Laser Safety Labels

    Wave Length This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the inside of the printer.

  • Page 47: For United Kingdom Users

    The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The EPSON laser printer generates less than 0.1 ppm for eight (8) hours of continuous printing. Minimize the risk...

  • Page 48: Use Of Options

    70 mW and the wavelength is 775 to 795 nm. 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 49 ❏ The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. ❏ The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician.
  • Page 50 Safety Instructions...

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