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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television receptio
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Printer Parts top cover latch AC inlet optional LocalTalk/ Serial interface access parallel C cover interface optional parallel B interface interface card slot cover imaging cartridge guides control panel fuser front paper stopper cover power switch
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Contents Introduction PostScript Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 LJ4 Plus or GL2 (PCL5e) Mode Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 How to Use Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 Electronic Support Servi
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Installing and Using the Windows NT 3.51 Drivers . . . . . . . 2-17 Installing the EPSONScript Driver for Windows NT . . . . 2-18 Installing the EPL-N1200 Driver for Windows NT . . . . . . 2-20 Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel Reading the Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Using the Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Using OneTouch Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5 Maintenance Replacing the Imaging Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Adjusting the RITech Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction ® ® Your EPSON EPL-N1200 is a PostScript -compatible, 600-dpi laser printer that uses EPSON’s latest quality-enhancement and energy-efficiency technologies to print crisp, clean output at up ™ to 12 pages per minute. The built-in EPSONScript Level 2 interface lets you print any document formatted for PostScript output, including professional graphics formats and special effects. Your printer offers a variety of interface options that allow you to connect up to four different comput
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PostScript Fonts Your printer includes the standard 35 PostScript fonts. When you install the EPSONScript software, the screen fonts that match the printer fonts are also installed, ensuring that the screen display matches the final printed output. You select fonts from the Font menu of your software application. In most cases, a screen font has the same name as the corresponding printer font. In other cases, the name of the font you select is different from the name of the font that prints, ev
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LJ4 Plus or GL2 (PCL5e) Mode Fonts The EPL-N1200 includes a number of resident fonts that you can use in the LJ4 Plus or GL2 (PCL5e) emulations, as listed below. When you select these fonts in your application, choose the font name listed in the “HP equivalent name” column. PCL5e Fonts Resident font name Scalable styles HP equivalent name ™ ® Dutch 801 SWC Roman, Bold, Italic, CG Times Bold Italic ® Zapf Humanist 601 Demi, Bold, Demi CG Omega SWC Italic, Bold Italic ™ Ribbon 131 SWC — Coronet Cl
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For information about the resident fonts available for other emulation modes, see the Technical Information manual. How to Use Your Manuals For instructions on setting up your printer, connecting it to your computer, and installing your printer software, see the Quick Setup card. This User’s Guide contains the information you need to use your printer and control it with the Windows printer driver or the printer’s control panel. If you’ll be using advanced features of your printer or controllin
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Appendix A, “Specifications,” provides technical details on the EPL-N1200 printer. An Index is included at the end of the book. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes You’ll find this information throughout your manual set: 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. Where to Get Help EPSON provides customer support and service throug
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For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at (800) 442-2110. You can purchase manuals, accessories, and parts for EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800) 873-7766 for a dealer referral. If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information. Electronic Support Services You can access helpful tip
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EPSON Fax-on-Demand service You can access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110 or (800) 922-8911 and selecting the appropriate phone option. You must provide a return fax number to use Fax-on-Demand. EPSON Forum on CompuServe ® Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an owner of an EPSON product, you are eligible for a free introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to an introductory cred
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❑ Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you are done using them. ❑ Use the print preview option in your software so you can catch errors before you print something. ❑ If you have an electronic mail system available to you, send e-mail rather than distributing memos. Not only is this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too. ❑ Use the printer’s low power consumption standby mode to save energy when you’re not using your printer for a while; see Chapter 2 for detail
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❑ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. ❑ Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. ❑ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. ❑
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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 Warning: Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified
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Internal laser radiation 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. -4 Maximum Radiation Power: 5.0 × 10 W Wave Length: 780 ± 20 nm Ozone safety Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process; it is produced only during printing. The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm)
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Laser precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. ❑ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HOT SURFACE. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot. CAUTION HOT SURFACE ❑ Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do
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❑ Protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light any longer than necessary. Overexposing the drum may cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the service life of the drum. Also, do not open the drum’s protective cover. ❑ Try not to touch the toner and avoid contact with your eyes. ❑ Do not use a cartridge for at least one hour after moving it from a cool to a warm environment. ❑ Avoid touching the glass in front of the laser beam; otherwise, print
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Chapter 1 Paper Handling 1 Choosing Paper or Other Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Loading Paper in the Built-in Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Feeding Envelopes or Paper by Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Printing Two-sided Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Printing on Custom-size Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Loading Paper in an Optional Paper Cassette .
