Epson EPL N2550 User Manual

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Safety Information
Power cord
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Caution:
Be sure the AC power cord meets the relevant local safety 
standards.
Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of the 
another cord may result in fire or electric shock.
This product’s power cord is for use with this product only. Use 
with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
Laser safety labels
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Warning:
The performance of procedures and adjustments other than those 
specified in the printer’s...

22Safety Instructions This is a Class III b Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible 
laser beam. The printer head unit is NOT A SERVICE ITEM, 
therefore, the printer head unit should not be opened under any 
circumstances. An additional laser warning label is affixed to the 
inside of the printer.
Ozone safety
Ozone emission
Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the 
printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is 
printing.
Ozone exposure limit
The recommended...

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❏Not blown directly into the user’s face
❏Vented directly out of the building whenever possible
Power On/Off Cautions
Do not turn off the printer:
❏After turning on the printer, wait until Ready appears on the 
LCD panel.
❏While the Ready light is flashing.
❏While the Data light is on or flashing.
❏While printing.
 

24Getting to Know Your Printer
Chapter 1 
Getting to Know Your Printer
Where to Find Information
Setup Guide
Provides you with information on assembling the printer and 
installing the printer software.
User’s Guide (this manual)
Provides you with detailed information on the printer’s functions, 
optional products, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical 
specifications.
Network Guide
Provides network administrators with information on both the 
printer driver and network settings.You need to install...

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Printer Parts
Front view
a. paper support
b. control panel
c. MP tray (Multi-Purpose tray)
d. standard lower paper cassette
e. power switch
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26Getting to Know Your Printer
Rear view
a. cover B
b. option covers
c. duplex connector
d. AC inlet
e. USB interface connector
f. parallel interface connector
g. Type B interface and slot cover
h. Ethernet interface connector
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Inside the printer
a. imaging cartridge
b. fuser unit
c. cover A
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28Getting to Know Your Printer
Control panel
a. LCD panel Displays printer status messages and 
control panel menu settings.
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e.Back button
Up button
Enter button
Down buttonUse these buttons to access the control 
panel menus, where you can make printer 
settings and check the status of 
consumable products. For instructions on 
how to use these buttons, see Using the 
Control Panel Menus on page 149.
f.Error light
(Red)On or flashes when an error has occurred.
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Options and Consumable Products
Options
You can add to your printer’s capabilities by installing any of the 
following options.
❏550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit (C12C802002)
This unit holds one paper cassette. It increases paper-feeding 
capacity up to 550 sheets of paper. g.Start/Stop 
buttonWhen the printer is printing, pressing this 
button stops the printing.
When the error light is flashing, pressing 
this button clears the error and...

30Getting to Know Your Printer ❏Duplex Unit (C12C813982)
This unit provides for automatic printing on both sides of the 
paper.
❏Memory Module
This option expands the printer’s memory by allowing you to 
print complex and graphics-intensive documents. The 
printer’s RAM can be increased up to 320 MB by adding one 
additional 256 MB RAM 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...