Epson EPL N2550 User Manual

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If you select BarCode, the printer converts bit images to bar codes 
by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This 
produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code 
reader. This mode will reduce the size of the image being printed, 
and may also cause some distortion when printing bit image 
graphics.
ZeroChar
Selects whether the printer prints a slashed or unslashed zero.
CharacterSet
Selects character table 1 or 2.
Status and Error Messages
This section contains a list of error messages shown on the LCD 
panel, giving a brief description of each message and suggestions 
for correcting the problem. Note that not every message shown 
on the LCD panel indicates a problem. When the  mark is 
displayed at the left of the warning message, multiple warnings 
occur. To confirm all warnings that occur, press the dDown 
button to display the Status Menu, then press the Enter 
button. The LCD panel also displays the amounts of remaining 
toners.
Cancel All Print Job
The printer is canceling all print jobs in the printer memory, 
including jobs the printer is currently receiving or printing. This 
message appears when the +Cancel Job button has been 
pressed down for more than 2 seconds.
Cancel Print Job
 
						

							182Using the Control Panel The printer is canceling the current print job. This message 
appears when the +Cancel Job button has been pressed and 
released within 2 seconds.
Can’t Print
The print data is deleted because it is incorrect.
Make sure that the appropriate paper size is set and a printer 
driver for EPSON EPL-N2550 is used.
Can’t Print Duplex
The printer has encountered problems during duplex printing. 
Make sure you are using an appropriate type and size of paper 
for the Duplex Unit. The problem could also be a result of 
incorrect settings for the paper source you are using. Pressing the 
NStart/Stop button will print the rest of the print job on only one 
side of the paper. Press the +Cancel Job button to cancel the 
print job.
Cart Near Expiry
The imaging cartridge is nearing the end of its functional life.
Replacing it with a new imaging cartridge is strongly 
recommended. See Imaging Cartridge on page 213 for 
instructions.
Check Duplex P-Size
The paper size loaded in the printer is not appropriate for the 
optional Duplex Unit.
Load correct the paper size and press NStart/Stop button to 
resume printing.
Check Paper Size
 
						

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The paper size setting is different from the size of paper loaded 
in the printer. Check to see if the correct size of paper is loaded in 
the specified paper source.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s 
Reset Menu. See How to access the control panel menus on page 
149 for instructions.
Check Paper Type
The media loaded in the printer does not match the paper type 
setting in the printer driver. Media that matches only the paper 
size setting will be used for printing.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s 
Reset Menu. See How to access the control panel menus on page 
149 for instructions.
Collate disabled
Printing by specifying the number of copies is no longer possible 
due to a lack of memory (RAM). If this error occurs, print only 
one copy at a time.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s 
Reset Menu. See How to access the control panel menus on page 
149 for instructions.
Cooling Down
The printer lowers its temperature to optimize for the fixing toner. 
Wait for a moment for Ready to appear in the LCD panel.
DM Error 001
The Duplex Unit has become separated from the printer. Turn the 
printer off, reinstall the Duplex Unit and turn the printer on again.
DM Open
 
						

							184Using the Control Panel The Duplex Unit’s cover is open.
Duplex Mem Overflow
There is not enough memory for duplex printing. The printer 
prints only on the front and ejects the paper. To clear this error, 
follow the instructions below.
If Off is selected as the Auto Cont setting on the control panel’s 
Setup Menu, press the NStart/Stop button to print on the back 
of the next sheet, or press the +Cancel Job button to cancel the 
print job.
If On is selected as the Auto Cont setting on the control panel’s 
Setup Menu, printing continues automatically after a certain 
period of time.
Form Feed
The printer is ejecting paper due to a user request. This message 
appears when pressing the NStart/Stop button once to make the 
printer offline, and then holding down the NStart/Stop button 
for more than 2 seconds in order not to receive form feed 
command.
Image Optimum
There is insufficient memory to print the page at the specified 
print quality. The printer automatically lowers the print quality 
so that it can continue printing. If the quality of the printout is not 
acceptable, try simplifying the page by limiting the number of 
graphics or reducing the number and size of fonts.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s 
Reset Menu. See How to access the control panel menus on page 
149 for instructions.
 
						

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Turn the Image Optimum setting off on the control panel’s Printing 
Menu if you do not want the printer to automatically lower the 
print quality to continue printing.
You may need to increase the amount of printer memory to be 
able to print at the desired print quality for your document. For 
more information on adding memory, see Memory Module on 
page 202.
Install Imaging Cart
The imaging cartridge is not installed or not installed correctly. 
Make sure that the imaging cartridge is installed correctly.
Invalid AUX I/F Card
This message means that the printer cannot communicate with 
the installed optional interface card. Turn off the printer, remove 
the card, then reinstall it.
Invalid N/W Module
There is no network program, or the network program cannot be 
used with your printer. Contact a qualified service representative.
Invalid PS3
The PostScript3 ROM module is broken. Turn off the printer and 
contact your dealer.
To clear this error, either press the NStart/Stop button or turn off 
the printer and remove the ROM module, then reinstall the ROM 
module. If that fails to clear the error, contact your dealer.
Manual Feed xxx
The manual feed mode is specified for the current print job. Make 
sure the paper size indicated by xxx is loaded, then press the 
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							186Using the Control Panel If you do not want to print this job in manual mode, press the 
+Cancel Job button.
Mem Overflow
The printer has insufficient memory to execute the current task. 
Press the NStart/Stop button on the control panel to resume 
printing. Or press the +Cancel Job button to cancel the print 
job.
Menus Locked
This message appears if you try to change the printer’s settings 
through the control panel when the buttons are locked. You can 
unlock them by using the Network utility. Refer to the Network 
Guide for information.
Need Memory
The printer has insufficient memory to complete the current print 
job. Cancel printing by deleting it from the print queue on your 
computer, or by pressing the +Cancel Job button on the printer.
To clear this error message, select Clear Warning from the control 
panel’s Reset Menu. See How to access the control panel menus 
on page 149 for instructions.
To prevent this problem from happening again, add more 
memory to your printer as described in Memory Module on 
page 202.
NonGenuine Toner
The installed imaging cartridge is not a genuine Epson product. 
Installing a genuine imaging cartridge is recommended. Using a 
non-genuine imaging cartridge may affect print quality. Epson 
shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the 
use of consumable products not manufactured or approved by 
Epson.
 
						

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Offline
The printer is not ready to print. Press the NStart/Stop button. 
Paper Jam XXX
The location where the paper jam occurred is displayed at xxx. 
xxx indicates the location of the error.
If a paper jam occurs at two or more locations simultaneously, the 
corresponding multiple locations are displayed.
Paper Out XXXXX YYYY
There is no paper in the specified paper source (XXXXX). Load 
paper of the indicated size (YYYY) into the paper source.
Paper Set XXXXX YYYY
Jam APaper is jammed at the Cover A. For instructions on how to 
remove jammed paper at the Cover A, see Jam A (Cover 
A) on page 232.
JamABPaper is jammed inside the output path cover (cover A or B) 
or fuser unit. For instructions on how to remove jammed paper 
at the output path cover or fuser unit, see Jam A B (Cover A 
or B) on page 235.
Jam MP A
Jam C1 A
Jam C2 A
Jam C3 APaper is jammed inside the optional lower paper cassette. 
For instructions on how to remove jammed paper in the 
optional lower paper cassette, see Jam MP A, Jam C1 A, 
Jam C2 A, Jam C3 A (All paper cassettes and Cover A) on 
page 242.
Jam DMPaper is jammed inside the optional Duplex Unit’s paper path 
or cover (cover DM). For instructions on how to remove 
jammed paper at the Duplex Unit, see Jam DM (Cover DM) 
on page 240.
 
						

							188Using the Control Panel The paper loaded in the specified paper source (XXXXX) does not 
match the required paper size (YYYY). Replace the loaded paper 
with the correct size paper and press the NStart/Stop button to 
resume printing. Or press the +Cancel Job button to cancel the 
print job.
If you press the NStart/Stop button without replacing the paper, 
the printer will print on the loaded paper even though it does not 
match the required size.
Print Overrun
The required time to process the print data exceeded the print 
engine speed because the current page is too complex. Press the 
NStart/Stop button to resume printing. Or press the +Cancel 
Job button to cancel the print job. If this message appears again, 
select On as the Page Protect setting in the control panel’s Setup 
Menu.
If you continue to receive this message when printing a particular 
page, try simplifying the page by limiting the number of graphics 
or reducing the number and size of fonts.
You can also add more memory to the printer as described in 
Memory Module on page 202.
RAM Check
The printer is checking the RAM. 
Ready
The printer is ready to receive data and print. 
Replace Toner
The toner has run out.
 
						

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Install a new imaging cartridge. See Imaging Cartridge on page 
213 for instructions.
This error is not displayed when the Toner Out setting is set to 
Continue in the control panel setting. When the Toner Out setting 
is set to Continue, replace the imaging cartridge if the printout is 
light or faint.
Reset
The printer’s current interface has been reset and the buffer has 
been cleared. However, other interfaces are still active and retain 
their settings and data. 
Reset All
All printer settings have been reset to the default configuration, 
or to the last settings that were saved. 
Reset to Save
A control panel menu setting was changed while the printer was 
printing. Press the NStart/Stop button to clear this message. The 
setting will become effective after printing has finished.
ROM Check
The printer is checking the ROM.
Self Test
The printer is performing a quick internal check. 
Service Req xyyyy
 
						

							190Using the Control Panel A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Turn 
off the printer. Wait at least 5 seconds and then turn it back on. If 
the error message still appears, write down the error number 
listed on the LCD panel (xyyyy) and turn off the printer, unplug 
the power cord, and contact a qualified service representative. 
Sleep
Printing operations are completely suspended.
Toner Low
The imaging cartridge is running out of toner. If the printout is 
too light or faint, replace the imaging cartridge as described in 
Imaging Cartridge on page 213.
You can continue to print until the Replace Toner error message 
appears. Waiting until this message appears before replacing the 
toner is recommended as toner may spill during replacement if 
toner remains in the cartridge. When printouts become faint, see 
Imaging Cartridge on page 213 for instructions.
To clear this error, select Clear Warning from the control panel’s 
Reset Menu. See How to access the control panel menus on page 
149 for instructions.
Turn Paper XX
The direction of the paper loaded in the specified paper source 
(XX) does not match the required paper direction. Turn the paper 
direction to landscape.
Unable Clear Error
The printer cannot clear an error message because the error status 
still remains. Try solving the problem again.
Warming Up