Epson AcuLaser M2400DN User Manual

							DN model
a. rear cover
b. AC inlet
c. power switch
d. option cover
e. parallel interface connector (only for the D model)
f. USB interface connector
g. network interface connector (only for the DN model)
Note:
This manual uses D model as an example of the rear view illustrations.
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							Inside the printer
a. fuser unit
b. photoconductor unit
c. toner cartridge
d. developer unit
e. pickup roller
f. locking lever
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							Control panel
a.
Information buttonPrints status sheets when the Error light is off and no warning is
indicated. Prints a status sheet when pressed once. If your printer
is a DN model, pressing this button for more than two seconds
prints a network status sheet. Clears the warning when a warning
is indicated.
b.
Job Cancel buttonPress once to cancel the current print job. Press and hold for more
than two seconds to delete all jobs from the printer memory.
c.
Data light (Green)On when print data is stored in the print buffer (the section of
printer memory reserved for receiving data) but not yet printed.
Flashes when the printer is processing data. Off when no data
remains in the print buffer.
d.
Ready light (Green)On when the printer is ready, indicating that the printer is ready to
receive and print data. Off when the printer is not ready. This light
also comes on in combination with other lights to indicate error
situations.
e.
Start/Stop buttonSwitches the printer between ready and offline status.
f.
Error light (Orange)On or flashes when an error has occurred.
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							g.
Paper light (Orange)Turns on or flashes, and when in combination with the Error
light, usually indicates a paper-related problem. On usually
indicates a paper jam, while flashing usually indicates a
paper-related error or warning, such as when the paper source is
empty.
h.
Toner light (Orange)On when the printer’s toner cartridge has run out of toner. Flashes
to indicate that toner is running low. If this light is flashing, have a
new toner cartridge ready.
i.
Memory light (Orange)Usually turns on or flashes in combination with other lights to
indicate a memory-related error or warning.
Options
You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the following options.
❏250-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit
This unit increases paper feeding capacity up to 250 sheets of paper. You can add an optional paper
cassette unit (Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310 series) or two optional paper cassette units (Epson
AcuLaser M2400/M2410 series) to the printer.
❏Memory Module
This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to print complex and
graphics-intensive documents. The printer’s RAM capacity can be increased up to 288 MB
(320 MB for the DN models) by adding one additional 64, 128 or 256 MB 90 pin SDRAM DIMM.
Note:
Make sure that the DIMM you purchase is compatible with Epson products. For details, contact the
store where you purchased this printer or an Epson qualified service representative.
Consumable Products
The life of the following consumable products is monitored by the printer. The printer lets you know
when replacements are needed.
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							Product name Product code
High Capacity Toner Cartridge (For Epson AcuLaser M2400/M2410 series
only)0582/0586
Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge 0583/0587
Return High Capacity Toner Cartridge (For Epson AcuLaser M2400/M2410
series only)0584/0588
Return Standard Capacity Toner Cartridge 0585/0589
Note:
❏Toner cartridge part numbers vary by location.
❏Return toner cartridges are not sold in some areas. Contact your local Epson dealer/representative
about the availability of the Return toner cartridge scheme.
Maintenance Parts
Product name Product code
Maintenance Unit (For Epson AcuLaser M2300/M2310 series) 1199/1200
Maintenance Unit (For Epson AcuLaser M2400/M2410 series) 1206/1207
Note:
Maintenance unit part numbers vary by location.
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							Chapter 2
Printing Tasks
Loading Paper into Your Printer
This section describes how to load paper. If you use special media such as transparencies or envelopes,
see also “Selecting and Using Print Media” on page 33. For specifications or details about the paper
types and sizes, see “Paper” on page 151.
Note:
After you load papers, make sure to set the paper size/paper type in the Printer Settings dialog in the
printer driver. Otherwise, paper may not feed properly.
  MP tray
The MP tray (Multi-purpose tray) is the paper source that is available for various types of paper, such
as labels, envelopes, thick paper, and transparencies.
Note:
To load envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page 34.
1. Open the MP tray, then pull the subtray out.
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							2. Slide the paper guides outward to accommodate the paper you are loading.
3. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the paper tray with the printable surface facing
up. Then adjust the paper guide to the size of the paper.
Note:
❏Make sure to load the paper as far as it will go inside the MP tray.
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							❏Make sure that you do not load paper beyond the limit tab.
a. limit tab
4. Raise the stopper.
Note:
❏When you use the paper that is longer than A4 size, do not raise the stopper. To prevent printouts
from being stacked and pushed out of the output tray, every time the printer ejects a couple of the
printouts, remove them from the tray.
❏Make sure that the locking lever for the pickup roller of the MP tray is in the locked position (up).
For the location of the locking lever and pickup roller, see “Inside the printer” on page 22. 
If the locking lever is in the unlocked position (down), the picku p  r o l l e r  m a y  h a v e  c o m e  o f f .  I n  t h a t
case, reinstall the pickup roller. For details, see “Installing the pickup roller” on page 28.
Installing the pickup roller
If the pickup roller has come off, reinstall it as follows.
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							Note:
Do not remove the pickup roller without a qualified service representative.
1. Align the groove on the right edge of the pickup roller with the white rod, and then slide the pickup
roller onto the rod.
2. Slide the locking lever to the right until it stops, and insert the gray rod into the hole on the pickup
roller.
3. Push the locking lever up to lock the pickup roller.
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							Lower Paper Cassette Unit
This cassette gives you a second paper source in addition to the MP tray.
1. Pull the paper cassette out from the unit.
2. Pinch the tab and slide the paper guides to the size of paper.
Note:
❏For the standard lower paper cassette, when the size of the paper being loaded is bigger than A4,
push the release lever and extend the paper cassette to accommodate the paper.
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