This Quick Reference contains information on clearing paper jams, understanding printer error messages, and changing the imaging cartridge. As a convenient place to keep this guide, attach the included storage box to the side of your printer as shown below.
If the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit is installed, attach the guide storage box to the back of the printer as shown below.
For more details on the items in this guide and about your printer in general, see the Reference Guide or Online Guide.
Preventing Paper Feed and Paper Jam Problems
To prevent frequent paper feed or paper jam problems, use this checklist of corrective measures.

Paper Jam Problems

Use a high quality paper that is not too thin or too

rough.

Fan the stack of paper and tap its edges to align it

before loading.

Be sure that you do not load too much paper into

the paper cassettes.

Be sure to adjust the paper guides so that paper can

slide in and out freely.

Never let more than 500 sheets accumulate in the
output tray on top of the printer.
Try turning over the stack of paper in the tray. Most
paper packages indicate the top side of the paper with an arrow at the side of the package.

Clearing paper jams

When a paper jam occurs, a Jam xxx xxx xxx xxx message appears on the LCD panel. Xxx indicates areas where jams may be occurring, such as LC1 (standard lower cassette) or A (cover A). See the messages in this section for instructions on clearing paper jams.
Note: Check for jams at all paper sources or paths indicated on the LCD panel. The printer cannot resume printing until all the jams are cleared.
The LCD panel displays up to four paper sources or paths
at the same time. Other areas where jams may be occurring will be shown on the LCD panel after you have checked all indicated jams.
E B A MP LC1 LC2 LC3 C1 C2 C3 F

MP LC1 LC2 LC3 C1 C2 C3

Jam LC2, Jam LC3
These messages indicate that paper has jammed in one of the optional lower cassettes. The standard lower cassette, located directly beneath the MP tray, is always numbered LC1, and any optional 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Units and the Large Capacity Paper Unit are numbered LC2, LC3, and so on from top to bottom. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed in the optional lower cassettes: 1. 2. 3. Pull out the cassette indicated on the LCD panel. Carefully remove any paper you find jammed inside the cassette or printer. Remove the stack of paper from the cassette. Even its edges by tapping the paper on a flat surface. Then reinsert the stack into the cassette, making sure the paper is evenly aligned and rests below the maximum paper mark. Make sure you are using the correct paper size and that your paper meets the specifications for this printer. 4. 5. Push in the cassette. Clear other paper jams that are indicated on the LCD panel, until all error messages disappear.
When the paper jam is cleared completely, the jammed pages print data is automatically reprinted.
Jam A, Jam B This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside cover A or cover B on the right side of the printer. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed inside cover A or B: 1. Open cover A gently. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain.
Warning: When opening the printer, do not touch the hot areas indicated by caution labels inside cover A.
CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact
Remove any paper you find jammed inside the printer.
If you do not see any paper inside cover A, open cover B. Remove the paper inside cover B. If the paper is difficult to remove, use the gear lever inside cover B as shown below. Push the lever up and down to feed the jammed paper back out through cover B.

Close covers B and A.

Jam C1, Jam C2, Jam C3 This message indicates that there may be a paper jammed inside cover C1, C2, or C3 on the right side of the lower cassettes. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed inside the right covers of the lower cassettes: 1. Open the cover indicated on the LCD panel. The names of the cassettes are indicated on each cassette. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain. 2. Remove the paper inside the cover.

Note: If the paper jam is in the Large Capacity Paper Unit, you may find it easier to remove the jammed paper if you open both the cover and the cassette. When the paper jam is cleared completely, the jammed pages print data is automatically reprinted. Jam D This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside the cover of the Duplex Unit, which is also known as cover D. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed inside the cover of the Duplex Unit: 1. Open cover D. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain.
Remove the paper inside the cover.
When the paper jam is cleared completely and the cover closed, the jammed pages print data is automatically reprinted. Jam E This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside cover E on the back of the 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed inside the cover of the 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit: 1. Open cover E. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain.
When the paper jam is cleared completely and the cover closed, the jammed pages print data is automatically reprinted. Jam F This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside cover F on the paper guide of the 10-Bin MultiPurpose Unit. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed inside the 10Bin Multi-Purpose Units paper guide: 1. Open cover F. Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain.
When the paper jam is cleared completely and the cover closed, the jammed pages print data is automatically reprinted. Jam G This message indicates that there may be a paper jam inside the upper or lower portion of cover G on the back of the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit. Follow these steps to clear paper jammed at the back of the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit: 1. 2. Move the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit away from the printer. Open cover G on the back of the 10-Bin MultiPurpose Unit.

Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain. 3. 4. Remove the paper inside the cover. Close cover G and reattach the 10-Bin MultiPurpose Unit to the printer.
Status and Error Messages
This section contains an alphabetical list of status, error, and warning messages that appear on the LCD panel. Can t Print Duplex In your printer driver, select the Duplex Print Unit check box in the Optional Settings dialog box, then select the Duplex check box in the Layout tab. Press the Continue button on the control panel to clear the message. If this doesnt solve the problem, one of the conditions below has occurred and needs to be fixed.
Paper Size is incorrectly set to CTM, MON, C10, DL,
C5 or C6; set this option to a supported paper size.
Paper Type is set to something other than Plain; set

this to Plain.

The Duplex Unit is not installed properly; reinstall
the Duplex Unit. To clear the error message, (1) press Continue or (2) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset buttons at the same time.
Check Duplex-P Size This message appears when the paper you loaded differs from the paper size selected in the printer drivers Basic Settings tab or SelecType. Load the correct paper size, or change the paper size setting, then open the Duplex Unit cover and remove any jammed paper. Close the cover of the Duplex Unit, and the printer resumes printing. Check Paper Size
The Paper Size setting in the printer drivers Basic Settings tab, or in SelecType, is different from the size of paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the correct size of paper is loaded in the printer; then press the Continue button to clear the message. Check Paper Type The Paper Type setting in the printer drivers Basic Settings tab, or in SelecType, is different from the type of paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the correct type of paper is loaded in the printer; then press the Continue button to clear the message. Collate was disabled The printer does not have sufficient memory to collate print jobs. Only one set of copies will be printed. Reduce the contents of your print jobs or add more memory to the printer. Press the Continue button to clear the message.

Cover A Open Cover A, on the right side of the MP tray, is open. Pull up the latch on cover A, then close the cover firmly.
Warning: Do not touch the hot areas indicated on the caution labels inside cover A.
If you still cannot close the cover, the imaging cartridge may not be installed correctly. Reinstall the imaging cartridge as described in Replacing the Imaging Cartridge on page 26. Cover C1, C2, C3 Open The cover on the right side of the standard lower cassette, an optional 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit, or the Large Capacity Paper Unit is open. Pull the latch on the cover indicated by the message and then close the cover firmly. (The numbers indicate the order in which the cassettes are stacked from top to bottom). Cover D Open Cover D, on the back of the Duplex Unit, is open. Pull the latch on cover D and then close the cover firmly. Cover E Open Cover E, on the back of the 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, is open. Pull the latch on cover E and then close the cover firmly.
Cover F Open Cover F, on the paper guide of the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, is open. Pull the latch on cover F and then close the cover firmly. Cover G Open Cover G, on the back of the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, is open. Move the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit away from the printer, then pull the latch on cover G and close the cover firmly. Duplex Mem Overflow There is not enough memory for duplex printing. The printer prints only on the top side and ejects the paper. To correct this error, follow the directions below. If Auto Cont is set to Off in the SelecType Config Menu, (1) press the Continue button or (2) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset buttons at the same time. If Auto Cont is set to On in the SelecType Config Menu, the error is corrected automatically. Face-down Full The face-down tray is full of printed sheets. Remove the sheets from the face-down tray and press Continue.
Format Error ROM A A ROM module which is not formatted is installed in slot A. If the ROM had been written to, it is possible that the writing was not completed. Also, the ROMs memory may no longer be accessible, in which case you should replace it. To correct this error, (1) press the Continue button, or (2) turn off the printer, then remove the ROM module from slot A. Format Error ROM B A ROM module which is not formatted is installed in slot B. If the ROM had been written to, it is possible that the writing was not completed. Also, the ROMs memory may no longer be accessible, in which case you should replace it. To correct this error, (1) press the Continue button, or (2) turn off the printer, then remove the ROM module from slot B. Form Feed When the printer is offline and data remains in the printers memory, press the Form Feed button to print out the data and clear the buffer. After printing, Ready appears on the LCD panel. HDD CHECK The printer is checking the optional Hard Disk Drive.

Image Optimum The printer cannot print at the requested quality level because of insufficient memory, and the printer reduces the quality automatically so that it can continue printing. Check to see if the printout is acceptable. If not, add more memory (for a permanent solution) or temporarily set the Print Quality setting to Low in the printer driver. Insert Imaging Crtg
The imaging cartridge is not correctly installed. See Replacing the Imaging Cartridge on page 26 to reinstall it. Invalid AUX I/F Card An interface card not supported by this printer is installed. Turn off the printer, then remove the card. Invalid HDD A hard disk drive that cannot be used with this printer is installed. Turn off the printer and remove the drive. Invalid Option An option not supported by this printer is installed, or a supported option is installed incorrectly. See Using Options in the Reference Guide to make sure you are using options made for this printer or to reinstall the options.
Invalid PS3 A PostScript 3 ROM module not supported by this printer is installed, or a supported module is installed incorrectly. Make sure you are using the correct PostScript 3 ROM module. If you are, try reinstalling the module. Invalid ROM A The ROM module in slot A is not supported by this printer, or a supported module is installed incorrectly. Make sure you are using a suitable ROM module for this printer. If you are, try reinstalling the module. Invalid ROM B The ROM module in slot B is not supported by this printer, or a supported module is installed incorrectly. Make sure you are using a suitable ROM module for this printer. If you are, try reinstalling the module. Jam xxx xxx xxx xxx Paper is jammed in the tray, cassettes, covers, or other devices indicated by xxx. Remove the jammed paper. See Clearing paper jams on page 1 for help with clearing the jam. See Preventing Paper Feed and Paper Jam Problems on page 1 for advice on preventing this problem.
Job Cancel The print job sent to your printer is canceled. Manual Feed xxx yyy Manual feed mode is specified for the current print job. Make sure the indicated paper size (xxx) is loaded in the indicated paper source (yyy), then press the On Line button. The printer feeds paper according to the Paper Source setting. If you do not want to print this job in the manual feed mode, press Continue. Mem Overflow The printer has insufficient memory available for the current task. To correct this error, do one of the following: 1) press the Continue button, or 2) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset buttons at the same time. You can also clear this error by turning the printer off and back on again. However, it may be necessary to reduce the number or size of fonts, reduce the number or size of graphics, lower the resolution, or add more memory to the printer.

Menus Locked SelecType, which is usually accessible from the printers control panel, has been disabled. This setting can be cleared by using the EPSON WebAssist utility. Clear the Panel Lock setting in the Configuration-Printer-PrintSetup Menu. Multibin <N> Full The bin indicated by <N> (1 to 10) on an optional multibin unit is full. Remove the sheets from the bin and press Continue. Multibin is Removed The 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit is not installed properly, or is not firmly attached to the printer. Install the unit as instructed in Installing the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit in the Reference Guide, then press Continue. Need Memory Your printer lacks the printer memory required to print your print job. Reduce the amount of images or text in the print job, or install an optional memory module. See Memory Modules in the Reference Guide. Offline The printer is not ready to print.
Outbin Select Error The printer cannot feed paper to the output tray you selected, because of a paper size discrepancy. The printed sheet is fed to the Face-down Tray (or Bin 1) of the Multi-Purpose Unit. Press the Continue button to clear this message. Select Face-down Tray (Bin 1) as the Output Tray setting in the printer driver. If you want to output to another tray instead of Bin 1, change the Paper Size setting of your document. Paper Out xxx yyy There is no paper in the specified paper source (xxx). Load paper of the indicated size (yyy) into the source. See Basic Printing Operations in the Reference Guide for instructions on loading paper. Paper Set xxx yyy The paper loaded in the indicated tray (xxx) does not match the indicated paper size (yyy). Replace the paper with the correct size of paper and press Continue. Print Overrun The time required to process data exceeds the print engine speed because the volume of data is too great. Press Continue to resume printing. If this message appears again, change the Page Protect setting in the SelecType Config Menu.
PS3 Hard Disk Full The writing of PostScript 3 commands on the optional Hard Disk Drive is no longer possible as the amount of space allocated to PostScript 3 on the Hard Disk Drive is used up. Ready The printer is ready to receive data and print. Remove Output Paper This message appears when the Multibin Mode setting has been changed and paper remains in an optional multibin unit. Remove all the paper in the multibin unit. Reset The printers current interface has been reset and the buffer is cleared. However, other interfaces are still active and retain their settings and data. Reset All All printer settings have been reset to the user default configuration, or to the last settings that were saved.

Reset to Save You have changed the SelecType setting but the new setting was not activated immediately after exiting SelecType. To activate the new setting, do one of the following: 1) exit SelecType by pressing Continue or On Line (the new setting is activated after the current print job is finished), or 2) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset buttons at the same time. ROM CHECK
The printer is checking the ROM. RAM CHECK The printer is checking the RAM. Self Test The printer is performing a quick internal check. Service Req xxxx A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Write down the error number listed on the LCD panel (xxxx) and turn off the printer. Wait at least five seconds and then turn it back on. If the error message still appears, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and contact a qualified service representative.
Standby The printer is in its low power state; however, it is still online if the On Line light is on. Toner Low The printer is almost out of toner. Prepare a new imaging cartridge to replace the current one. Toner Out You must replace the imaging cartridge. See Replacing the Imaging Cartridge on page 26. Press Continue to print one more page. Warming Up The printer is warming up. When the printer is ready, this message will change to Ready. Write Error ROM A There is no ROM module installed in slot A, or the installed module cannot be written to. It is also possible that writing to the ROM in slot A began, but was not completed. To correct this error, do one of the following: 1) turn off the printer and remove the ROM, then turn on the printer, 2) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset buttons at the same time.
Write Error ROM P The program ROM cannot be written to. It is also possible that writing to the ROM was not completed. To correct this error, do one of the following: 1) turn off the printer, then turn it on again, 2) press the Continue button, or 3) reset the printer by pressing the ALT and Reset buttons at the same time. Writing ROM A
The printer is writing data into the ROM module in slot A. Writing ROM P The printer is writing data onto the program ROM.
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge
The imaging cartridge prints up to 15,000 pages depending upon the complexity of your print jobs. If your printed images become faint, enter the SelecType Setup Menu and use the Toner function to find out approximately how much toner remains in the imaging cartridge. For instructions, see SelecType Settings in your Reference Guide. Once the toner level is displayed on the LCD panel, simply count the asterisks between the E (empty) and the F (full). Each asterisk represents about 25% of the total toner capacity. If you see only one asterisk on the LCD panel, prepare a replacement imaging cartridge. Replace the cartridge with the S051068 imaging cartridge even if the cartridge you remove has a different part number. The S051068 cartridge is specially designed for your high-quality 600-dpi printer. Follow these steps to replace the imaging cartridge: 1. 2. Make sure the printer is turned on. Open the printer cover A.

Warning: When opening the printer, do not touch the hot areas indicated by the caution labels inside cover A.
Remove the imaging cartridge by pulling the handles on the front of the cartridge toward you.
Replacing the Consumables
Dispose of the used imaging cartridge as a nonburnable item.
Warning: Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
While holding the new imaging cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly.
Caution: Do not turn the imaging cartridge upside down.
Do not expose 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.

protective cover

To release the spring-loaded carrying handles on the sides of the new cartridge, hold down each handle with your hand and remove the tape, then take your hand away slowly.
Warning: When you remove the tape, the handle may spring up quickly enough to hurt your fingers. To avoid this, hold the handle firmly while peeling off the tape.
Pick up the imaging cartridge by the carrying handles and insert the cartridge all the way into the printer.
Close cover A by pushing it up and into the printer.
Caution: Never transport the printer with the imaging cartridge installed.

Where to Find Information
Setup Guide (this manual)
Provides you with information on assembling the printers parts, installing options, and connecting the printer to the computer.
Administrators Guide (online guide)
Provides network administrators with information on both the printer driver and network settings.

Reference Guide

Provides you with detailed information on the printers functions, optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

Quick Reference

Provides you with a list of LCD panel messages and information on replacing the imaging cartridge and clearing jammed paper. Place it in the small box provided with the printer for safekeeping and easy access.

Online Help

Provides you with detailed information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer. Online help is automatically installed when you install the printers software.

Laser Printer

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Setup Guide

Printer Parts

face-down tray

control panel

power switch

MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray) lower cassette

cover B

ethernet interface connector
serial interface connector
optional interface slot cover
lock lever parallel interface connector cover A AC inlet cover C1 Duplex Unit connector 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit connector 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit connector

protective cover

When handling the cartridge, always set it on a clean, smooth surface. Do not attempt to modify or take the cartridge apart. It cannot be refilled.
Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes. Wait for at least one hour before using an imaging cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.
Warning: Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.
To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity. Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children. Hinweis: Die Gerteanschluleitung mu den einshlgigen Normen gengen. Es mu eine dreiadrige Leitung verwendet werden. Die Anshluleitung darf nicht leichter als H05VV-F order H05VVH2F sein. Maschinenlrminformations-Verordnung-3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene schalldruckpegel betrgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gem ISO 7779.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before operating your printer: Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use this printer near water. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Slots and openings in the cabinet and at the back and bottom of the printer are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover them and do not put the printer on beds, sofas, rugs, or other soft surfaces that may block ventilation. Do not place the printer in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have your outlet repaired or replaced. Do not put your printer where the cord might be stepped on. Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into. Only use an outlet that meets the power requirements for this printer. Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts which could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer. Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked Do Not Remove exposes you to dangerous voltage. Refer all servicing in those compartments to a qualified service representative.

Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service representative under the following conditions: A. If liquid has been spilled into the printer. B. C. If the printer has been exposed to rain or water. If the printer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
D. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. E. If the printer exhibits a distinct change in performance and a message indicating a need for service appears on the LCD panel. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Attaching the Quick Reference Box
Use the quick reference box for storing the Quick Reference if this guide is included with your printer. Insert the knob on the bottom of the quick reference box into the slot on the left side of the printer. Then attach the quick reference box by inserting the knobs into the slots on each side.
If you installed the optional 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, attach the quick reference box to the back of the printer as shown below.

Attaching the Side Cover

Attach the printers side cover unless the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit is installed. Follow these steps to attach the printers side cover: Note: If the optional 500-sheet Lower Cassette Unit is installed, attach the side cover to the lowermost 500-sheet Lower Cassette Unit. 1. Remove the side cover from the box and confirm the direction in which it is to be attached.
2. Attach the side cover to the bottom of the printer by first fitting the side cover into the slot to the rear of the printer, then fitting the other end into the slot to the front.

If you plan to install more than one 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit, stack the cassettes with the front of each cassette facing the same direction.
If you plan to install the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit at the same time, refer to the instructions under Large Capacity Paper Unit on page 18 to complete the installation of both units. 4. Remove the side cover from the bottom of the printer.
5. With the assistance of two or more people, grasp the printer at the positions indicated below and lift it carefully.
Caution: The printer weighs about 30 kg (66.1 lb); always lift it with two or more people.
6. Align each of the printers corners with those of the unit, then lower the printer until it rests securely on the unit.
7. Make sure all corners of the printer fit firmly onto the unit. 8. Pull out the paper cassette and fasten the unit using the fittings and screws provided.
9. On the back of the printer, fasten the unit using the fittings and screws provided.
10. Pull the paper cassette out and remove the protective materials. 11. Attach the side cover to the bottom of the cassette unit as shown below.
12. Peel the appropriate cover and cassette numbering labels from the label sheet included with the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit and attach them to the unit.
Large Capacity Paper Unit
It is best to install the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit (C81322) when first setting up the printer. Please note that you will need the assistance of at least two other people to lift up the printer when installing this option. Follow these steps to install the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit: 1. Open the shipping carton. 2. Remove the inserts and all other protective materials inside the box. Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the included documentation. Remove the packaging materials and any other items from the unit and store them for future use.
3. With the assistance of two or more people, lift the Large Capacity Paper Unit out of the box and place it near the printer.
Note: The unit has four handles that you can use to lift it with. Pull the handles out from the locations shown below when you need to use them.
4. You will find three casters at the bottom of the Large Capacity Paper Unit. Lock the casters by pushing their levers down.

5. If you are also installing an optional 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit, stack it on top of the Large Capacity Paper Unit. For instructions on how to prepare the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit for installation, see 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit on page 13. Note: All subsequent illustrations show both an optional 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit and an optional Large Capacity Paper Unit. 6. Remove the side cover from the bottom of the printer.
7. With the assistance of two or more people, grasp the printer at the positions indicated below and lift it carefully.
8. Align each of the printers 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. Then pull out the paper cassette and fasten the unit using the fittings and screws provided.
Note: Also fasten the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit with the fittings and screws provided if you are installing both options at the same time.
10. On the back of the printer, fasten the unit using the fittings and screws provided.
Note: Also fasten the 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit with the fittings and screws provided if you are installing both options at the same time. 11. Pull the paper cassette out of the unit and remove the protective materials. 12. Peel the appropriate cover and cassette numbering labels from the label sheet included with the Large Capacity Paper Unit and attach them to the unit.
13. Pull out the paper cassette and attach the printer supports and printer support covers to the front of the printer, then attach the printer supports to the back of the printer.
14. Attach the included L-shaped printer support to the side of the unit as shown below.

Duplex Unit

Installing the optional Duplex Unit (C81318) allows you to automatically print on both sides of the paper. Follow these steps to install the optional Duplex Unit: 1. Open the shipping carton. 2. Remove the inserts and all other protective materials inside the box. Make sure the contents of the package match the items on the included documentation. Remove the packaging materials and any other items from the unit and store them for future use.
Caution: When removing the Duplex Unit from the box, do not grasp the area indicated by the warning label shown below. Otherwise, you may damage the unit.

3. Remove the cover and the Duplex Unit connector cover on the side of the printer as shown below.
4. Insert the paper transfer unit as shown below.
5. Fasten the paper transfer unit with the included screws.
6. Connect the cable on the right side of the paper transfer unit to the connector on the printer.
7. Remove the covers shown below.
8. Hold the Duplex Unit at an angle and insert the two tabs at the base of the unit into the slots (marked with arrows) on the printer. Push to attach the upper portion of the unit onto the printer.
9. Fasten the screws as shown below. (The screws are already inside the Duplex Unit.)
10. Remove the protective cover from the cable attached to the Duplex Unit, then plug the ends of the cable into the appropriate connectors at the side of the printer.
11. Replace the connector cover and fasten the screw.
12. After you install the Duplex Unit, slide the tether tension lever to the position shown below.
Note: Be sure you close the cover of the Duplex Unit before you adjust the tether.

Hard Disk Drive

Installing the optional Hard Disk Drive (C82377) allows you to print complex and large print jobs at high speed. Follow these steps to install the optional Hard Disk Drive: Note: The installation procedure below assumes that you have not yet installed an optional 5-Bin or 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit onto the printer. If either or both of the units are installed, you have to first remove them. For instructions, see the Reference Guide. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Warning: To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a Hard Disk Drive unless the printer is turned off.
2. Open the top cover of the face-down tray.
3. Loosen the two retaining screws and remove the plate. Note: To avoid losing the retaining screws, do not remove them completely from the plate.
Warning: Avoid touching electrical components that are exposed after you remove the plate. They may be very hot if the printer has been in use.
4. Identify the Hard Disk Drive socket. Its relative location is as shown below.

Hard Disk Drive socket

5. Unpack the Hard Disk Drive. 6. Hold the Hard Disk Drive such that its electrical connector is on the same side as the socket on the circuit board.
7. Lower and attach the drive into the circuit board, making sure the connector is securely fastened into the socket.
8. Fasten the two screws provided in the positions illustrated below.
9. Return the plate to its original position. Place the two outside tabs of the plate under the edge of the opening with the inside tabs on top of the edge.
10. Push the plate down into place. Then fasten the two retaining screws that you loosened earlier.
11. Gently replace the top cover until it clicks shut.

Memory Module

The printer comes with 16 MB of memory. By installing an optional Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase printer memory up to a maximum of 256 MB. You may want to add memory if you are having difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages using one of the optional multibin units with the duplex feature, or if you regularly use numerous downloaded fonts. You can purchase DIMMs from various vendors. Be sure the DIMM you purchase meets the following requirements: Synchronous Dynamic RAM Dual In-line Memory Module (SDRAM DIMM) 64 bit, 168-pin type, with SPD Capacity of 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB Access speed of 66.66 MHz or higher (15 ns or less) Less than 40 mm in height
Follow these steps to install an optional memory module: Note: The installation procedure below assumes that you have not yet installed an optional 5-Bin or 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit onto the printer. If either or both of the units are installed, you have to first remove them. For instructions, see the Reference Guide. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Warning: To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a memory module unless the printer is turned off.
3. Loosen the two retaining screws and remove the plate.
Note: To avoid losing the retaining screws, do not remove them completely from the plate.
4. Identify the DIMM slot. Its relative location is as shown below.

DIMM slot

5. Pull the clips on each side of the DIMM slot outward.
6. Hold the memory module above the DIMM slot in the following orientation, then insert it into the slot. Do not apply too much force.
7. Push one end of the DIMM into the slot until the clip comes up.
8. With your other hand, push down the other end of the DIMM into the slot until the clip comes up to retain the memory module securely.
Adobe PostScript 3 ROM Module
The Adobe PostScript 3 Kit (C83241) ROM module generates crisp PostScript output. Follow these steps to install the optional Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module: Note: The installation procedure below assumes that you have not yet installed an optional 5-Bin or 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit onto the printer. If either or both of the units are installed, you have to first remove them. For instructions, see the Reference Guide. 1. Make sure the printer is not turned on, and unplug the power cord if it is plugged into an electrical outlet.

9. Insert the trays shown below into Bins 2 to 4, starting from the bottom. (These trays are numbered from 2 to 4). Please note that these trays differ in shape from the trays for Bins 1 and 5.

bottom

10. Insert the tray shown below into Bin 5. (The tray has the number 5 printed on the top right corner). Please note that the this tray differs in shape from the trays for the other bins.
11. Open the back cover of the unit and remove all protective materials.
10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit
The optional 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit (C81321) can be used as a mailbox, a sorter, a multiple sorter, or a large capacity stacker. The output capacity is 2,000 printed sheets of plain paper. Follow these steps to install the optional 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit:
1. Open the shipping carton. 2. Unpack the unit from the top and remove the contents. Note: The 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit itself is heavy, so you will need the assistance of at least one person to lift the inner box containing the unit out of the carton, and to remove the unit from the inner box. 3. Attach the two metal plates to the left side of the printer with the included fittings and screws, as shown below.
4. Attach the lower support clamp to the bottom of the printer as shown. Press up on the clamp until it clicks into place.
5. Open the cover on the back side of the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit and remove the protective materials inside.
6. Insert one end of the lower support bar into the lower support clamp on the printer and the other end into the lower support clamp on the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit.
Then roll the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit toward the printer until the magnets on the unit make contact with the metal plates.
7. Tighten the screw at the bottom of the unit to secure the lower support bar.
8. Remove the stickers from the holes on the face-down tray, then attach the lower paper guide as shown below.
9. Open the upper paper guide cover, then insert the front of the upper paper guide into the opening on the lower paper guide and lower the guide onto the hooks on the 10-Bin MultiPurpose Unit. Tighten the screws on both sides of the paper guide, then close the upper paper guide cover.
10. Attach the cables from the 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit to the printer and the paper guide as shown below.
11. Insert the output trays into the unit, starting from the bottom. All the trays are of the same shape.
12. If you need to adjust the height of the unit, remove the cover on the front wheel first, then turn the front screws to the left. Turn the top screw to adjust the height of the unit, then turn the front screws to the right to secure the top screw. Replace the front wheel cover.

Loading Orientation Vertical Horizontal Paper Size A4, Letter, Government Letter A3, Ledger, Legal, B4
Follow these steps to load paper into the lower cassette, or into an optional 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit:
1. Pull the paper cassette all the way out, and remove the protective materials inside.
3. While pressing the vertical paper guide, pull it up and slide it outward to accommodate the paper you are loading.
4. Insert the horizontal paper guide into the slot for the paper size you want to load.
5. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Insert the paper with the printable side facing up, aligning the corners of the paper with the metal retaining clips inside the cassette.
Note: Be sure not to load paper higher than the maximum paper mark. If your printouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it. Make sure to adjust the paper guides to match the paper size you load; otherwise, the printer will not print properly. 6. Set the paper size with the paper-size dial.
7. Push the paper cassette in.
8. Peel the appropriate paper size label from the label sheet included with your printer and attach it to the outside of the cassette.

Selecting the paper size

By default, the printer driver is set for A4 size paper. If you load paper of a different size, change the Paper Size setting on the printer drivers Basic Settings tab. For more information on using the printer driver, see the drivers online help. You can also change this setting from the printers control panel by using OneTouch mode 1. For details, see Using the OneTouch Modes in the Reference Guide.

Testing the Printer

To test if the printer is properly set up, print a status sheet. You can print a status sheet directly by using the SelecType menus on the printers control panel. The status sheet contains information on the current printer settings and all installed options. Printing a status sheet is an effective way of testing the printer because it eliminates the possibility of connection problems with the computer.

Printing a status sheet

Follow these steps to print a status sheet from the control panel: 1. Make sure the imaging cartridge is installed. 2. Make sure that paper is loaded into the printer.
3. Turn on the printer. Several messages will appear on the LCD panel as the printer performs internal tests. After about 10 seconds, the Ready message will appear.
4. Make sure the On Line light is on. This indicates that the printer is ready to accept and print data. If it isnt on, press the On Line button. 5. Press Enter two times. The printer will print the status sheet, showing the current printer settings.

Enter button

Connecting the Printer to a Computer
Although this printer is intended to be used on a network, you can use the parallel interface to connect the printer directly to a computer. Note: Your printer also has room for an optional interface. See Chapter 4, Using Options, in your Reference Guide for more information. Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer through the parallel interface: 1. Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2. Connect the parallel cable to the parallel interface connector on the printer. Note: Use only a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable.
parallel interface connector
3. Secure the connector by pushing the two wire clips together until they lock into place on both sides of the connector. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printers ground connector as shown below.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer, and fasten it as required. If the cable has a ground wire at the computer end, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. 5. Turn on the printer, then turn on your computer.
To use your printer with a PC, you need Microsoft Windows 98/95/3.1, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0/3.51. To install and use the printer software (printer driver and utilities) included on the CD-ROM or floppy disk packed with your printer, your system should meet the following requirements:
Component CPU Minimum system i486/25 MHz for Windows 95/3.1, or NT 4.0/3.51 i486/66 MHz for Windows 98 Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000 RAM 16 MB RAM for Windows 98/95/3.1, or NT 4.0/3.MB RAM for Windows 2000 Hard disk space 10 MB free hard disk space for Windows 98/ 95/3.MB free hard disk space for Windows 2000, or NT 4.0/3.51 Display 800 x 600 pixel monitor 32 MB RAM or more for Windows 98/95/3.1, or NT 3.MB RAM or more for Windows 2000, or NT 4.MB or more free disk space for Windows 98/95/3.1, or NT 3.MB or more free disk space for Windows 2000, or NT 4.0 Greater than 800 x 600 pixel monitor, with High Color (16 bit) or True Color (32 bit) setting Later than Internet Explorer 4.0 Recommended system Pentium or higher processor for Windows 98/95, or NT 4.0 Higher than Pentium 133 MHz for Windows 2000

Ozone exposure limit

The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.02 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight-hour period. The EPL-N2750 laser printer generates less than 0.01 ppm for eight hours of continuous printing in a closed room of approximately 1000 cubic feet (12).

Minimize exposure risk

To minimize the risk of exposure to ozone: Do not use more than one laser printer in a confined area. Do not use your printer in conditions of extremely low humidity. Do not use your printer in a room with poor ventilation. Avoid long, continuous printing in any of the conditions mentioned above.

Printer location

The printer should be located so that the exhaust gases and generated heat are: Not blown directly into the users face. Vented directly out of the building whenever possible.

Laser Safety

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

For European users

United Kingdom
The EPL-N2750 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Warning: The use of controls, or the performance of procedures and adjustments other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This is a semiconductor laser. The maximum power of the laser diode is 5 mW and the wavelength is 775 to 795 nm.

CDRH regulations

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Laser safety labels

Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

Internal laser radiation

Max. Radiation Power Wave Length 5 mW

775 to 795 nm

This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM. Therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any circumstances.

For United Kingdom Users

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.

Safety information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellowEarth BlueNeutral BrownLive If you need to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match any coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). 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. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

Numerics

10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, 54 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit, 13 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, 48
Large Capacity Paper Unit, 18 Loading paper, 63 lower cassette, 67 MP tray, 63 Lower cassette, 67
Assembling the printer, 6
Memory module, 36 MP tray, 63
Connecting power cord, 62 printer to computer, 74
Online guide, using, 78 Options 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, 54 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit, 13 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, 48 Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module, 42 Duplex Unit, 25 Hard Disk Drive, 31 installing, 13 interface cards, 47 Large Capacity Paper Unit, 18 memory module, 36
DOS programs, 77 Duplex Unit, 25

Hard Disk Drive, 31

Imaging cartridge, 8 Installing 10-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, 54 500-Sheet Lower Cassette Unit, 13 5-Bin Multi-Purpose Unit, 48 Adobe PostScript 3 ROM module, 42 Duplex Unit, 25 Hard Disk Drive, 31 imaging cartridge, 8 interface cards, 47 Large Capacity Paper Unit, 18 memory module, 36 Interface cards, 47
Paper size, selecting, 72 Paper sizes, supported lower cassette, 67 MP tray, 63 PostScript 3 ROM module, Adobe, 42 Power cord, attaching, 62
Quick reference box, attaching, 6
Safety CDRH regulations, 81 ENERGY STAR Compliance, 79 internal laser radiation, 82 labels, 82 laser, 80 laser printer precautions, 1 ozone, 79 read before using, 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes, 5 Side cover, attaching, 7 Status sheet, printing, 72 System requirements, 76