Epson EPL-N1600 Option User manual

EPSONEPL-N1600
A4 Network Laser Printer
4009770
®
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reatly appreciate bein
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reatly appreciate bein
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ht © 1998 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan.

PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throu
g
hout the text are cate
g
orized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) dama
g
e to equipment.
DANGER
Si
g
nals a precaution which, if i
g
nored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in
performin
g
procedures preceded by DANGER Headin
g
s.
WARNING
Si
g
nals a precaution which, if i
g
nored, could result in dama
g
e to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performin
g
repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED
FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON
POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/
RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT
CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR
REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS
ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF
SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR OTHER NONAPPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE
1. EPSON WARRANTY.

About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPL-N1600. The
instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be
g
iven to the precautions on
the precedin
g
pa
g
e.
Contents
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a
g
eneral overview and specifications of the
product.
CHAPTER 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical
operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING
Provides the step-by-step procedures for
troubleshootin
g
.
CHAPTER 4. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for
disassemblin
g
and assemblin
g
the product.
CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENTS
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the
lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives
required for servicin
g
the product.
APPENDIX Provides the followin
g
additional information for
reference:
• Connector pin assi
g
nments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Exploded dia
g
ram
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
Symbols Used in This Manual
Various symbols are used throu
g
hout this manual either to provide
additional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible dan
g
er
present durin
g
a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when
they are used, and always read WARNING, CAUTION or NOTE
messa
g
es.
Indicates an operatin
g
or maintenance procedure, practice
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
injury or loss of life.
Indicates an operatin
g
or maintenance procedure, practice,
or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in
dama
g
e to, or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operatin
g
or maintenance procedure,
practice or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task
efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is
related to a specific subject, or comment on the results
achieved throu
g
h a previous action.
W ARNING
CAUTIO N
CHECK
PO INT

Safety Information
To prevent accidents durin
g
a maintenance procedure, strictly observe
the Warnin
g
s and Cautions. Do not do anythin
g
that is dan
g
erous or not
within the scope of this document.
Do not do anythin
g
that is dan
g
erous even if not specifically described
in this manual. In addition to the descriptions below and those
g
iven in
this manual, there are many situations and circumstances that are
dan
g
erous. Be aware of these when you are workin
g
with the printer.
Safety Precautions
POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Before startin
g
any service procedure, turn off the printer and unplu
g
the power cord from the wall outlet. If you must service the printer when
the power is applied, be aware of the potential for electrical shock and
do all tasks by followin
g
the procedures in this manual.
W ARNING
Do not touch electrical components on the HPS unless
you are instructed to do so by a service procedure.

MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
If you service a drivin
g
assembly (e.
g
.,
g
ears), first turn off the power
and unplu
g
the power cord. Then manually rotate the assembly.
Safety Components
The printer is equipped with safety components (e.
g
., interlock
switches, fuses, thermostat) and safety switches for protectin
g
users
and service personnel from injury and the equipment from dama
g
e.
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Interlock Switch
The interlock switch opens to interrupt +24VDC and +5V-LD (Laser
diode drive) from the power supply circuit (HPS) to the controller
circuit (C258MAIN) when the Cover Assy. Exit is open.
Do not touch the driving part (e.g., gears) while the
assembly (printer) is being driven.
W ARNING

Warning/Caution Labels
WARNING and CAUTION labels are stuck on dan
g
erous parts in the
printer to make you aware of the potential dan
g
ers that are present
when you are workin
g
with those parts.
ROS ASSY.
The laser beam used in this printer is invisible and it has a narrower
frequency band and more coherent phases than any other li
g
ht
(sunli
g
ht, electric li
g
ht). It has excellent monochromaticity and
conver
g
ence. A thin laser beam reaches lon
g
distances. Because of its
conver
g
ence characteristic, the laser beam conver
g
es into one point,
causin
g
hi
g
h density and hi
g
h temperature. A laser beam is harmful to
the human body.
W ARNING

Do not expose yourself to the laser beam to prevent
injury (blindness).

Do not open the cover that has the laser beam
warning label.

If you disassemble or assemble the printer, turn off
the power.
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If you need to work on the printer with power applied,
strictly follow the instructions in this manual.
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Understand how the laser beam functions and take
maximum precautions not to injure yourself or anyone
around you.

FUSER ASSY.
To prevent you from becomin
g
injured or burned, do the followin
g
before workin
g
with a hi
g
h temperature Assembly (e.
g
., Fuser
Assembly):
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turn off the printer.
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Unplu
g
the power cord.
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Wait until it cools down.
W ARNING
The high temperature Assembly is very hot
immediately after any printer operations. Wait at least
40 minutes before you start working on the printer.

General Cautions

Some materials (e.
g
., Developer or Fuser Oil) may cause bodily
injury. Do not swallow or inhale these materials or allow them to
come in contact with the eyes.
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Help to protect those around you and follow the prohibitions a
g
ainst
swallowin
g
or inhalin
g
those materials. Be careful to protect the
eyes at all times.

Place a sheet under the printer so that the floor or workbench is
protected.

Revision Status
Revision Issued Date Description
Rev. 0 Au
g
ust 17, 1998 Preliminar
y
release. (intended for service trainin
g
purpose onl
y
)
Rev. A October 30, 1998 First issue.

EPSON EPL-N1600
Rev. A 11
Table of Contents
Product Description
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 14
CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS........................................................... 14
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 15
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 15
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 16
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 17
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 18
CONSUMABLES..................................................................................... 18
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 18
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 19
OPERATING CONDITIONS.................................................................... 20
SAFETY APPROVAL.............................................................................. 21
RELIABILITY, DURABILITY AND MAINTENABILITY............................. 22
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT.............................................. 23
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 24
Bidirectional Parallel Interface................................................................. 24
Serial Interface........................................................................................ 25
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 26
Panel Settin
g
s......................................................................................... 28
OneTouch Mode ................................................................................ 28
SelecType Mode ................................................................................ 28
Printer Status Messa
g
es......................................................................... 31
Initialization Process................................................................................ 32
Special Functions.................................................................................... 33
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 34
Jumper Settin
g
s................................................................................. 34
Pro
g
ram-ROM Specifications............................................................. 34
RAM Capacity .................................................................................... 35
Operatin
g
Precaution......................................................................... 35
Operating Principles
OVERVIEW.................................................................................................. 38
Electrophoto
g
raphic Printin
g
................................................................... 38
Paper Transportation .............................................................................. 40
Main En
g
ine Components Function........................................................ 41
Main Control Circuit................................................................................. 55
Troubleshooting
OVERVIEW.................................................................................................. 58
Service-Call Errors.................................................................................. 58
Printer Messa
g
es .................................................................................... 60
Status Messa
g
es ............................................................................... 61
Error Messa
g
es.................................................................................. 62
Warnin
g
Messa
g
es ............................................................................ 66
Troubleshootin
g
............................................................................................ 67
Troubleshootin
g
with Error Messa
g
es..................................................... 67
Troubleshootin
g
with Printer Operation................................................... 76
Troubleshootin
g
with Print Ima
g
e Quality ............................................... 82
Disassembly and Assembly
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 100
Precautions ........................................................................................... 100
Tools ..................................................................................................... 101
Pre-Shipment Check............................................................................. 101
Special Operaiton for Service ............................................................... 101
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY............................................................. 103
Cover Side,E......................................................................................... 104
Shield Assembly Top.ST....................................................................... 105

EPSON EPL-N1600
Rev. A 12
Control Panel......................................................................................... 106
Cover Assembly MBF.E........................................................................ 107
Tray Assembly MBF.E........................................................................... 108
Cover Assembly,E...................................................................................... 109
Cover Assembly Exit,E.......................................................................... 110
Sensor Assembly-Size 1,E.................................................................... 111
Drive Assembly ..................................................................................... 112
Solenoid Feed....................................................................................... 113
Chute Inlet Re
g
istration......................................................................... 114
Roll Assembly Re
g
istration ................................................................... 115
Roll Assembly Feed .............................................................................. 116
Actuator No Paper................................................................................. 117
Roll Assembly Turn ............................................................................... 118
Actuators Pre-Re
g
istration A and B ...................................................... 119
Kit Chute Re
g
istration Assembly........................................................... 120
Actuator Re
g
istration............................................................................. 121
Link Interlock Switch and Cam Interlock Switch.................................... 122
Chute Exchan
g
e.................................................................................... 123
Actuator Exit-2/L, -2/S and Sensor Photo ............................................. 124
Solenoid Exchan
g
e ............................................................................... 125
Gear Duplex Assembly.......................................................................... 126
Roll Assembly Pinch Pre-Re
g
istration................................................... 127
Frame Assembly MBF........................................................................... 128
Solenoid MBF........................................................................................ 129
Roll Assembly MBF............................................................................... 130
Holder Gear MBF .................................................................................. 131
Gear Assembly MBF............................................................................. 132
Plate Assembly Bottom MBF................................................................. 133
Sensor No Paper MBF.......................................................................... 134
Pad Assembly Retard and Stopper Paper ............................................ 135
Roll Assembly Exit Out.......................................................................... 136
Roll-Press and Bearin
g
-Pressure Roll................................................... 137
Actuator-Exit.......................................................................................... 138
Sensor Assembly Photo Exit................................................................. 139
Fuser Assembly..................................................................................... 140
Sensor Assembly Temperature............................................................. 141
Thermostat and Fuse............................................................................ 142
Roll Assembly Exit................................................................................. 143
Roll-Pinch.............................................................................................. 144
Roll Fuser and Heater Quartz ............................................................... 145
ROS Assembly...................................................................................... 146
Mirror Assembly .................................................................................... 147
Roll Assembly BTR ............................................................................... 148
Sensor Toner ........................................................................................ 149
Switch Assembly 5V Interlock............................................................... 150
Drive Assembly-F/P .............................................................................. 151
Drive Assembly Main ............................................................................ 152
Shield Assembly Bottom (E) ................................................................. 153
Fan IOT................................................................................................. 154
Chassis Assembly PS........................................................................... 155
HPS ...................................................................................................... 156
PWBA Hotaru........................................................................................ 157
C258MAIN Removal ............................................................................. 158
Latch R and Latch L.............................................................................. 159
Shaft Latch............................................................................................ 160
Guide R (A) and (B) .............................................................................. 161
Guide CST R......................................................................................... 162
Adjustment
Maintenance
OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 166
User Maintenance................................................................................. 166
Service Maintenance............................................................................. 166
Appendix
Electrical Connection.................................................................................. 168
Connectors - C258MAIN....................................................................... 168
Master Wirin
g
Dia
g
ram ......................................................................... 169
Wirin
g
Dia
g
ram Notation.................................................................. 170
Exploded Dia
g
ram...................................................................................... 181
Circuit Schematics...................................................................................... 208

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PRODUCTDESCRIPTION

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 14
1.1 OVERVIEW
The EPL-N1600 is the latest in EPSON’s advanced lines of laser
printers and offerin
g
the followin
g
features.
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Hi
g
h-speed printin
g
Prints 16 pa
g
es per minute on A4 paper.

Hi
g
h resolution
Prints at 600dpi, with further enhancement provided by RITech
(Resolution Improvement Technolo
g
y) and Enh. MG (Enhance
MicroGray).

Rapid processin
g
of print data
The printer is equipped with a 150MHz RISC-CPU (VR4310) for
faster data processin
g
.

Host can monitor printer status (by bidirectional interface)
Supports IEEE-1284 nibble and ECP modes in Windows 95/98.

Hi
g
h-capacity paper sources
The printer comes standards with a 80-sheet MP tray and a 250-
sheet universal cassette. (Maximum total load is 830 sheets with
optional lower paper cassette unit.)
1.1.1 CONSUMABLES AND OPTIONS
The followin
g
table lists the EPL-N1600’s consumables and supported
options.
Table 1-1. Consumables and Options
*: The asterisk (*) is a substitutefor the last di
g
it of the product code, which variesb
y
countr
y
.
Item Code Note
Ima
g
in
g
Cartrid
g
e S051056 Life: 8500 pa
g
es
500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette
Unit (Universal) C81290* Supported paper size:
A4, Letter, Le
g
al, B5,
Executive
Face Up Tra
y
C81294* Eject capacit
y
: 40 sheets
Duplex Unit C81293* Supported paper size:
A4, Letter, Le
g
al
Ethernet Card C82357*
C82362*
C82363*
C82364*
T
y
pe-B Optional I/F Card
32KB Serial Interface Card C82307*
32KB Parallel Interface Card C82310*
Coax Interface Card C82314*
Twinax Interface Card C82315*
GPIB Interface Card C82313*
AppleTalk Interface Card C82312* Use with EPSONScript Level
2 packa
g
e (C83229*)
EPSONScript Level 2 Packa
g
eC83229* • Emulates PostScript Level2
• ROM module

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 15
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS
This section describes the basic specifications of the EPL-N1600.
1.2.1 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Printin
g
method: Electro-photo
g
raphic printin
g
, utilizin
g
semiconductor laser beam scan and sin
g
le-
component ma
g
netic toner
Resolution: 600DPI
Printin
g
speed: <From Standard cassette>
15.7 PPM (A4)
16.6 PPM (Letter)
<From MP Tray>
11.3 PPM (A4)
11.7 PPM (Letter)
<From Lower Paper Cassette Unit>
15.2 PPM (A4)
16.0 PPM (Letter)
Time to print first sheet: <From standard cassette>
14.4 sec (A4)
14.2 sec (Letter)
<From <MP Tray>
13.3 sec (A4)
13.1 sec (Letter)
<From Lower Paper Cassette Unit>
15.5 sec (A4)
15.3 sec (Letter)
Warm-up time: Within 45 seconds
(at 22°C / 55% RH / rated volta
g
e)
Paper Supply: <Standard>
Multi Purpose (MP) Feed Tray
(Capacity: 80 sheets)
Universal Lower Paper Cassette
(Capacity: 250 sheets)
<Optional>
500-sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit
(Capacity: 500 sheets)
Table 1-2. Paper Supply / Paper Size / Capacity
*1:With 20lb (70
g
/m²) paper.
*2:Universal cassette.
Paper
Supply Capacity Paper Size Paper Thickness
MP Tra
y
80 sheets
*1 • Standard size paper 90 x 148 - 215.9 x 355.6mm
(A4, JIS-B5, A5, Letter, G-
Letter, Executive, Le
g
al, G-
Le
g
al, F4, Half-Letter)
• Custom size paper
An
y
size of paper within the
ran
g
e of 90 x 148 - 215.9 x
355.6mm
Normal paper:
60 - 105
g
/m²
(16 - 28lb)
10 sheets Envelopes
(Monarch, C10, DL, C5, C6,
International-B5)
Special paper:
190
g
/m²
Normal paper:
60 - 105
g
/m²
(16 - 28lb)
40 sheets Labels / OHP sheet Special paper
Standard
Paper
Cassette *2
250 sheets
*1 A4, Letter, G-Le
g
al, Le
g
al, JIS-B5 Normal paper:
60 - 105
g
/m²
(16 - 28lb)
LowerPaper
Cassette
Unit *2
500 sheets
*1 A4, Letter, G-Le
g
al, Le
g
al Normal paper:
60 - 105
g
/m² (16 -
28lb)

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 16
1.2.2 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Paper sources and size : As shown in the table below.
Table 1-3. Supported Paper and Supply Source
*1:Universal Lower Paper Cassette
*2:Optional 500-sheets lower paper cassette unit
*3:Duplex printin
g
is available onl
y
with a sheet fed from the cassette unit (standard or
optional).
Supported paper sizes: Width= 90 to 216 mm (3.5 to 8.5 ")
Len
g
th=148 to 355.6mm (5.8 to 14 ")
Paper feed ali
g
nmnent: Left ali
g
nmnent for all paper size
Guaranteed print area: Entire paper area, excludin
g
4.0 mm from
each ed
g
e of the paper.
NOTE:In case of duplex printing, the printable area is limited to 6.0
mm from the bottom edge.
Supported paper types: <Standard paper>
Xerox 4024 DP Paper 20lb (75
g
/m²)
<Plain paper>
Wei
g
ht=60 to 150
g
/m² (16 to 28 lbs)
Standard copy paper, recycled paper
<Special paper>
Label sheets
Transparency film (for laser printer)
Colored paper
Thick paper (105 to 157
g
/m²)
DTP paper
Letter head
NOTE:Before purchasing paper in large quantities, check that
sheets are fed correctly.
Special paper, such as thick paper must be fed from the
paper tray (do not feed from cassettes).
Type Size
mm (inch) MP Tray STD CST *1 Lower CST *2 Duplex *3
A4 210 x 297 Yes Yes Yes Yes
A5 148 x 210 Yes No No No
JIS-B5 182 x 257 Yes Yes No No
LT 215.9 x 279.4 (8.5 x 11") Yes Yes Yes Yes
HLT 139.7 x 215.9 (5.5 x 8.5") Yes No No No
LGL 215.9 x 355.6 (8.5 x 14") Yes Yes Yes Yes
EXE 184.15 x 266.7 (7.25 x 10.5") Yes Yes No No
GLG 215.9 x 330.2 (8.5 x 13") Yes Yes Yes Yes
GLT 203.2 x 266.7 (8 x 10.5") Yes No No No
F4 210 x 360 Yes No No No
MON 98.43 x 190.5 (37/8 x 7½") Yes No No No
C10 104.78 x 241.3 (41/8 x 9½") Yes No No No
DL 110 x 220 Yes No No No
C5 162 x 229 Yes No No No
C6 114 x 162 Yes No No No
I-B5 176 x 250 Yes No No No
16MO 198 x 275 Yes No No No

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 17
Prohibited paper types: The followin
g
paper types should never be
used. Attempts to feed these paper types
may result in inferior print quality, paper jams,
and dama
g
e to the printer.
*Carbon paper, "non-carbon" paper
*Thermal paper, pressure-sensitive paper
*Acidic paper
*Inkjet-dedicated paper
*Paper or postcard already printed on by
thermal-transfer printer or inkjet printer
*Thin or thick paper (exceedin
g
the
specification)
*Damp paper
*Paper with coated or processed color
surface
*Paper with extra smooth or extra rou
g
h
surface
*Paper whose rear side has very inconsistent
smoothness
*Perforated paper
*Folded, curled, or torn paper
*Paper of irre
g
ular shape
*Paper cut at off-an
g
le
*Label sheets that peel too easily
*Paper with clips, staples,
g
lue, etc.
*Transparency film desi
g
ned for color copy or
pa
g
e printer
Paper Ejection: Face-down or Face-up (option)
Ejection capacity: <Face-down>
250 sheets (Xerox 4024 paper (75
g
/m²))
<Face-up> (with optional face-up tray)
40 sheets (Xerox 4024 paper (75
g
/m²))
1.2.3 CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: RISC-CPU (VR4300 / 150MHz)
RAM: <Standard> 8MB EDO RAM
<Optional> 1 EDO-RAM SIMM slot
(Accepts 4MB to 32MB EDO-RAM SIMM)
Maximum memory is 40MB
ROM: Font: 2MB (on-board)
Pro
g
ram: 4MB (on ROM-DIMM module)
(Installed in ROM-DIMM socket)
Expansion ROM: 2 ROM-DIMM slots (A/B slots)
A slot=For C83229* (EPSONScript) module
B slot=For local-font ROM module only
Interfaces: <Standard>
*Bidirectional parallel I/F (B type connector)
(IEEE-1284 compliant / Compatibility, Nibble
and ECP mode)
*RS-232C serial I/F (D-SUB 25pin)
<Optional>
*Type-B interface slot (1 slot)
Control Panel: *8 push-button switches and 6 LED lamps.
*LCD Panel (1-line 20-column)
Software: *PCL5e emulation mode
*FX, ESC/P2, I239X emulation mode
*ESC/Pa
g
e mode
*GL/2 mode
Other Feature: Built-in en
g
ine controller

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 18
1.2.4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: See table below.
Table 1-4. Power Supply Specification
AC Line Noise: Pulse width= 50 to 1000 ns
Pulse polarity=+ / -
Repetition= Asynchronous
Modes= Common / Normal
Volta
g
e= 1KV
(Parts must be able to withstand 2KV without
dama
g
e)
Transient Outa
g
e: DIP 100% (at rated volta
g
e - 10%) 1 cycle
Electrostatic Tolerance: <upto 10KV>
No hard error, no user-nonrecoverable
software error
<upto 15KV>
No dama
g
e to parts
Sur
g
e Current: 1/2-cycle / Not above 50A
Insulation Resistance: 10Mohm or more
Dielectric Stren
g
th: Insulation shall not break down when the
followin
g
volta
g
e is applied between primary
circuit and chassis for 1 minute:
*100V model: AC1000V
*200V model: AC1500V
Leaka
g
e Current: 3.5mA or less
1.2.5 CONSUMABLES
This printer's only consumable part is the Ima
g
in
g
Cartrid
g
e.
Table 1-5. Imaging Cartridge
*: Toner life is estimated based on continuous printin
g
on A4 size paper with 5% print
covera
g
e. Toner life will var
y
accordin
g
to print covera
g
e and printin
g
method
(continuous or intermittent, print densit
y
, toner-save mode, etc.).
1.2.6 OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Printer life: 300,000 sheets or 5 years in use
Noise: Stand-by: Approx. 32.0dB(A)
Operatin
g
: Approx. 50.0dB(A)
Ozone Density: Less than 0.02 ppm
Toxicity: OPC, toner, and plastic materials are all
nontoxic.
Item 100V Model 200V Model
Input Volta
g
e 120V ±10%
(90 to 132V) 220 - 240V ±10% (198 to 264V)
Rated Frequenc
y
50 - 60Hz ±3Hz 50 - 60Hz ±3Hz
Rated Current 6.5A 3.5A
Power Consumption • Maximum: 700W
• Continuous printin
g
: 350W
•Stand-b
y
(Heater ON): 70W
•Stand-b
y
(Heater OFF): 30W Name Components Life Weight
Ima
g
in
g
Cartrid
g
e
S051056 • Development unit • Toner
•OPCDrum
• Char
g
in
g
Roller
• Waste Toner Box
• Cleaner Blade
Avera
g
e:
8500 pa
g
es * Approx. 1.3K
g

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 19
1.2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
MAIN UNIT AND CONSUMABLES
Temperature and humidity: See table below.
(The conditions below are applicable for both
the main unit and consumables.)
Table 1-6. Environmental Conditions - Main Unit
Air Pressure (Altitude): 460 to 760hPa (Max. 2500 meters)
Drop Tolerance: No dama
g
e when tested in accordance with
JIS Z0200-1987 level 1
Direction=1 corner, 6 sides, 3 ed
g
e
Vibration Tolerance: Vibration= 5 to 100Hz / 100 to 5Hz
Acceleration= 0.7G
Sweep time= 10 minutes (one way)
Direction= Three directions (X/Y/Z)
Time= 50 minutes in each direction
CONSUMABLES
Table 1-7. Environmental Conditions - Consumables
Item Conditions
Temperature
Normal 0 to 35°C
Extreme
(within 1 month) Hi
g
h temperature 35 to 40°C
Low temperature -20 to 0°C
Humidity
Normal 20 to 80%RH
Extreme
(within 1 month) Hi
g
h humidit
y
80 to 95%RH
Low humidit
y
10 to 20%RH
Stora
g
e Within 24 months from the
production
Item Conditions
Temperature
Normal 0 to 35°C
Extreme
(within 1 month) Hi
g
h temperature 35 to 40°C
Low temperature -20 to 0°C
Humidity
Normal 20 to 80%RH
Extreme
(within 1 month) Hi
g
h humidit
y
80 to 95%RH
Low humidit
y
10 to 20%RH
Air Pressure 460 to 760hPa
Stora
g
eWithin 24 months from the
production

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product Description
Rev. A 20
1.2.8 OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature: 10 to 32°C
Humidity: 20 to 80%RH (without condensation)
Air Pressure (Altitude): 760hPa or more (below 2500m)
Tilt: 5° or less
Ambient Illumination: 3000 lux or less
(Must avoid direct sunli
g
ht.)
Space Requirement: To ensure proper operation of the printer,
sufficient open space must be left around
printer, as indicated in the illustration below.
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At least 400mm free space must be left at top of printer to allow for
openin
g
of the cover and replacement of the Ima
g
in
g
Cartrid
g
e.
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Remember that the printer becomes hi
g
her when a lower feed unit
is installed. Maximum printer hei
g
ht (with lar
g
e-capacity feeder
installed) is 453mm.
Figure 1-1. Space Requirement (1)
Figure 1-2. Space Requirement (2)