Epson EPL-N4000 User manual

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Printer Parts
power switch
control panel
front cover
lower cassette 1
lower cassette 2
cover B
extention
MP tray
paper guide
face-down tray
cover A
stopper Type-B
interface
connector
optional Duplex Unit
connector
optional Multibin Unit
connector
optional Large
Capacity Paper Unit
connector
AC inlet
Ethernet interface
connector
parallel
interface
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Hardware Setup Guide
Contents
1 Installing the Large Capacity Paper Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Installing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Attaching the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Test Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Connecting the Printer to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7 After Setting Up the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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This booklet helps you set up your printer and begin printing quickly.
See the Reference Guide for information on using your printer and its
options, or if you have problems printing.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON 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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1
Installing the Large Capacity
Paper Unit
Install the Large Capacity Paper Unit when setting up the printer.
Skip this section if you will not use this option.
1. Open and unpack the shipping carton.
2. Cut the tape that holds the cardboard inserts.
3. Remove the inserts and all other protective materials inside
the box. Make sure the contents of the package match the
items on the included document. Remove the packaging
materials from the Large Capacity Paper Unit and store them
for future use.
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4. Carefully lift the Large Capacity Paper Unit out of the box
with two or more people, and place it near the printer.
5. Lock the casters at the bottom of the unit by pushing their
levers down.

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6. At the back of the unit, push the cable into the slot.
7. Carefully lift the printer with two or more people.
cCaution:
❏The printer weighs about 50 kg (110.2 lb); always lift it
with two or more people.
❏Grasp the printer at the locations indicated below.
left side right side

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8. Align each of the printer’s corners with those of the unit, then
lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit.
9. Make sure all corners of the printer fit firmly onto the unit.

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10. Pull out lower cassette 2 as far as it will go. Then, lift it up
slightly, and completely remove it.
11. Pull out lower cassette 3. Take out and open the included
package of metal fittings and screws.

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12. Attachthe two metal fittings with the screws as shown below.
Note that the shape of the two fittings are different.
13. Push cassette 3 back into the unit, then replace cassette 2.
14. Pull out cassette 4 and remove the protective materials inside.

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15. Pull out lower cassette 5 and remove the protective materials
inside. Be sure to open the inside cover and remove the
protective insert.
16. Plug the cable from the Large Capacity Paper Unit into the
appropriate connector at the back of the printer.

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Installing the Imaging Cartridge
cCaution:
❏Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down.
❏Do notopen thedrum's protective cover and avoid exposing
the imaging cartridge to room light any longer than
necessary. Overexposing the cartridge may cause
abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page
and reduce the life of the cartridge.
1. While holding the imaging cartridge horizontally, gently
shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly.

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2. Remove the attached sheet.
3. Open cover A by pulling the latch.
4. Open the cover on the front of the printer.
latch

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5. Holding the grip and tab on the imaging cartridge, insert the
cartridge into the printer until it is housed completely.
Note:
Make sure the tab is pushed down and flush with the imaging
cartridge. Otherwise, you cannot close the front cover or cover A.
6. Slowly pull the clear sealall the way out with firm, even force.
tab

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7. Release the front cover; it closes automatically.
8. Close cover A by pushing it up and into the printer.
cCaution:
Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed.
latch

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Loading Paper
Thissection includes instructionson loading paperinlower
cassettes1 and 2.
Lower Cassette 1
Lower Cassette 2
To load paper ina lower paper cassette, follow the stepsbelow.
Loading Orientation Paper Size
Vertical A4, A5,Executive,Letter,Half-Letter
HorizontalA3, Ledger, Legal, Government Legal
Loading Orientation Paper Size
VerticalA4, Executive, Letter
HorizontalA3, Ledger, Legal, Government Legal
To confirmpapersize dimensions, seeAppendixA, “PaperSpecifications”in
your
Reference Guide
.
Verticalloadingorientation Horizontal loadingorientation

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1. Pull out the cassette you want to load.
2. While pulling up the vertical paper guide, slide itoutward as
far as it will go.

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3. While pushing down the lever on the horizontal paper guide,
slide the guide outward as far as it will go.
4. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the
edges. Insert the paper face up into the cassette, placing the
corners of the paper on the arrow mark inside the cassette.
Note:
Be sure not to load paper higher than the arrow marks.
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5. Adjust the vertical and horizontal paper guides to match the
size of your paper.
cCaution:
Make sure to adjust the paper guides to the paper size you
load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly.
6. Take out the card with paper sizes printed on it. Fold it
appropriately and insert it into the cassette to show the paper
size that you loaded.

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7. Push the cassette back into the printer.
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