Epson EPL-N7000 User manual

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.
Adobe®Acrobat Reader®4.0 or later must be
installed in your computer to read the Reference
Guide,Network Guide, and the Paper Jam Guide.
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.
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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.

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Setup Guide
1 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Readying the Printer for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Installing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To Know More About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Copyright © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings:
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions:
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes:
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of
your printer.

Assembling the Printer 1
1Assembling the Printer
Removing the Protective Materials
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.
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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.

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4. Remove the tapes that secure the cassette cover, and then
remove the cover. 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.
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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 5
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.
* 300 mm when the optional Duplex Unit is installed, and 450 mm when the optional
4-Bin Mailbox is installed.
1300 mm
200 mm*
200 mm
200 mm
550 mm
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* 800 mm when the optional 4-Bin Mailbox is installed.
cCaution:
❏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. Be sure to locate the printer on a flat, wide surface
where the rubber pads can be placed stably.
❏Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient
ventilation
680 mm*