Epson EPL-N1600 Option User manual

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Printer Parts
printer cover
printer cover latch
lower cassette
tray
control panel
MP Tray
Type-B interface
connector (option
)
Parallel interface
connector
Serial interface
connector
AC inlet
power switch
transparent cover

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Contents
1 Finding a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Installing the Optional Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Installing the Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper
Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Installing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6 Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7 Attaching the Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Testing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 Connecting the Printer to the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10 Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
11 Making Basic Driver Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
12 Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
HP and LaserJet are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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 © 1998 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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This booklet helps you set up your printer and begin printing
quickly. If you need detailed information on printer use or if you
have problems printing, see your Reference Guide.
1
Finding a Place for the Printer
❏Place your printer close enough to the computer or
workstation for the printer cable to connect easily.
❏Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy
operation and maintenance as well as sufficient ventilation.
The diagram below shows the recommended amount of
space.
❏If you install the optional Duplex Unit (see "Installing the
Optional Duplex Unit" on page 4), you will need to allow an
additional 235 mm (9.3 inches) at the back of the printer.
270 mm
25 mm
310 mm
180 mm

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cCaution:
❏The printer is fitted with a ventilation fan on the right-hand
side (the same side as the power switch). Make sure that this
fan is not blocked when you position the printer.
❏Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive
heat, moisture, or dust.
❏Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power
cord.
❏Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall
switchesorautomatictimers.Accidentaldisruptionofpower
can wipe out valuable information in your computer's or
printer's memory.
❏Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as large motors or
other appliances that might disturb the power supply.
❏Keep the entire computer and printer system away from
potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the
base units of cordless telephones.

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Unpacking
1. Remove the accessories and printer from the shipping carton.
cWarning:
The printer weighs about 13 kg (about 29 lb) and should be
lifted with care. Get another person to help you if necessary
2. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface.
3. Remove the packing material from the printer and its
accessories and store for future use.
4. Make sure you have the items shown below, plus one CD-
ROM containing a printer driver, and utility programs.
Note:
The shape of the AC power cord plug varies by country; be sure the plug
included is the right shape for your location.

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3
Installing the Optional Duplex
Unit
Note:
❏This section is only for customers installing the optional duplex
unit.
❏If you are installing both the optional duplex unit and the optional
500 sheetlower paper cassette,you must install theduplex unitfirst
before proceeding with the installation of the 500 sheet lower paper
cassette.
❏If you are installing the optional 500 sheetlower paper cassette and
are not installing the optional duplex unit, turn to "Installing the
Optional 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit" on page 10.
❏If you are not installing either the duplex unit or the lower paper
cassette, turn to "Loading Paper" on page 21.
❏The optional duplex unit allows you to print on both sides of a sheet
of paper automatically. To install the duplex unit, follow the
instructions below:

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1. Unpack the parts of the duplex feeder, and place them on the
stable surface where you will be installing the printer. Lift up
the vertical unit so that it locks into the locking bar on the side
of the horizontal unit, as shown below.
2. Remove the transparent cover attached to the rear of the
printer. Insert the duplex chute into the body exit of the
printer, and secure it with the two supplied clips.

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3. Inside the vertical unit, you will find a metal bar. Use this bar
to remove the plastic cover at the right of the body exit.
When you have removed the plastic cover, store it together
with the metal bar in the place in the vertical unit where you
found the metal bar.
4. With the front of the printer towards you, grasp the sides of
the printer. Line up the corners of the printer with the corners
of the duplex unit and place the printer on the duplex unit.

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wWarning:
❏The printer weighs about 13 kg (about 29 lb). Take care
when lifting it, and get another person to help you if
necessary.
❏There are three pins on top of the duplex feeder: two on
the left and one on the right. These three pins fit into
three corresponding holes on the bottom of the printer
body for a secure fit.
5. Check that the printer is securely seated on top of the duplex
unit.

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6. Use the supplied clips to fasten the duplex unit to the printer
and close the duplex unit’s vertical unit. Make sure the clips
are fastened securely.
7. Completely remove the paper cassette. Pull out the duplex
unit feeder tray until you can see the two feeder joints at the
front of the printer.

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8. Use the supplied clips to fasten the duplex unit to the printer
at the front. Make sure the clips are fastened securely.
9. Replace the duplex unit feeder tray and the paper cassette.

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4
Installing the Optional 500 Sheet
Lower Paper Cassette Unit
Note:
This section is for those users installing the optional 500 sheet lower
papercassette.Ifyouarenotinstallingtheoptional500sheetlowerpaper
cassette, go on to "Installing the Imaging Cartridge" on page 17.
Duplex Unit Installed
If you have already installed the duplex unit, follow the
instructions below. Otherwise, if you are installing the 500 sheet
lower paper cassette without installing the duplex unit, turn to
"No Duplex Unit Installed" on page 14.
Note:
Ifyouareinstallingboththeduplexunitandthe500sheetlowercassette,
you must install the duplex unit first. Turn to "Installing the Optional
Duplex Unit" on page 4 and install the duplex unit if you have not yet
done so.
1. Unpack the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and place it on the
surface where the printer is to be installed.

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2. Make sure the printer and cassette are facing the same
direction.
3. Face the front of the printer. Pick it up using the grips on the
duplex unit, as shown below.
Note:
There are three pins on top of the 500 sheetlower paper cassette: two
on the left and one on the right. These three pins fit into three
corresponding holes on the bottom of the duplex unit for a secure fit.
cCaution:
❏Do not attempt to lift the printer and duplex unit
combinationusingthegripsontheprinter.Only usethe
grips on the duplex unit.
❏The printer and duplex unit together weigh about 20 kg
(about 43 lb). Take care when lifting them together and
get another person to help you if necessary.

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4. Lower the printer and duplex unit combination onto the 500
sheet lower paper cassette, taking care to line up the corners.
Make sure that the printer and duplex unit are firmly seated.
5. Use the supplied clips to fasten the two joints at the rear of the
printer (joining the duplex unit to the 500 sheet lower paper
cassette). Make sure the clips are securely fastened.
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6. Completely remove the duplex feeder tray and pull out the
500 sheet lower paper cassette until you can clearly see the
two feeder joint areas on the duplex unit.
7. Usethe supplied clips to fasten the two joints as shown below.
Make sure the clips are fastened securely.

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8. Push the 500 sheet lower paper cassette back in and replace
the duplex feeder tray.
You can now install the Imaging Cartridge. Turn to "Installing the
Imaging Cartridge" on page 17.
No Duplex Unit Installed
If you have not installed the optional duplex unit, follow the
instructions below to install the 500 sheet lower paper cassette.
1. Unpack the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and place it on the
surface where the printer is to be installed.
2. Make sure the printer and cassette are facing the same
direction.

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3. Lifttheprinterandalignthepinsonthecassettewiththeholes
on the bottom of the printer.
wWarning:
The printer weighs over 13 kg (about 29 lb). Take care when
lifting the printer. If necessary, get someone to help you
4. Lower the printer until it rests securely on the cassette.
5. Fasten the two feeder joints at the rear of the printer securely,
using the supplied clips
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6. Remove the upper 250 sheet paper cassette completely from
the printer, and pull out the lower 500 sheet paper cassette
until you can see the front feeder joints.
7. Fasten the front feeder joints securely, using the supplied
clips.
cCaution:
Always remove theoptional 500 sheet lower papercassette before
lifting the printer. See Chapter 3 in the Reference Guide for
instructions on how to remove the cassette. Never try to lift the
printer with the 500 sheet lower paper cassette attached.