Epson EPL N2550 User Manual

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The printer will search for a paper source containing the specified 
paper size in the following order.
Standard configuration:
MP tray
Lower Cassette 1
With one or two optional 550-Sheet Universal Paper 
Cassette Units installed:
MP tray
Lower Cassette 1
Lower Cassette 2
Lower Cassette 3
Note:
❏If you make paper size settings or paper source settings in your 
application, these settings may override the printer driver settings.
❏If you select an envelope for the Paper Size setting, it can be fed only 
from the MP tray regardless of the Paper Source setting.
❏You can change the priority of the MP tray by using the MP Mode 
setting in the control panel’s Setup Menu. For details, see Setup 
Menu on page 158.
Loading Paper
This section describes how to load paper into the MP tray and the 
standard lower paper cassette. If you use special media such as 
transparencies or envelopes, see also Printing on Special Media 
on page 50.
You can load various paper sizes by expanding the MP tray or 
standard lower paper cassette as shown in the illustration below.
 
						

							42Paper Handling For MP tray
Note:
When loading 432 mm or longer size paper into the MP tray, remove 
the MP tray cover and let the bottom edge of the paper stick out. For 
details, see Loading a custom paper size on page 56.
For standard lower paper cassette
 
						

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MP tray and standard lower paper cassette
The MP tray is the most flexible paper source, accommodating 
various paper sizes and paper types. See MP tray on page 38 for 
details.
For information on the paper sizes and types supported by the 
standard lower paper cassette, see Standard lower paper 
cassette on page 39.
Note:
MP tray can be set into the upper paper cassette slot only, and standard 
lower paper cassette can be set into the lower paper cassette slot only. 
Do not set into the different slot by force.
Follow these steps to load paper into the MP tray.
Note:
The procedure for loading paper into the standard lower paper cassette 
is the same as that for the MP tray.
1. Pull out the MP tray.
 
						

							44Paper Handling 2. Remove the MP tray cover.
3. Adjust the paper cassette size to accommodate the paper you 
are loading.
When loading A4, Letter (LT), B5, or A5 size paper
Slide the side paper guide outward while pinching the knob. 
Then, slide the end paper guide while pinching the knob, to 
accommodate the paper you are loading.
When loading A3, B4, Legal (LGL) size paper
 
						

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Unlock the lock levers.
Expand the paper cassette to accommodate the paper you are 
loading, and lock the lock levers.
Note:
When loading A3 size paper, expand the paper cassette all the way 
out until the A3 arrow mark is aligned opposite with the arrow mark 
below the lock lever. When loading B4 or Legal (LGL) size paper, 
expand the paper cassette until the B4/LG14 arrow mark is aligned 
opposite with the arrow mark below the lock lever.
* Do not hold the roller when expanding the paper cassette. 
Doing so may damage the paper cassette.
 
						

							46Paper HandlingSlide the side paper guide outward while pinching the knob. 
Then, slide the end paper guide while pinching the knob, to 
accommodate the paper you are loading.
4. Load a stack of the desired paper on the center of the paper 
cassette with the printable surface facing up. Then slide the 
side paper guide while pinching the knob until it is against 
the right side of the stack to get a snug fit.
 
						

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5. Set the paper cassette label into the label holder on the front 
of the paper cassette.
 
						

							48Paper Handling 6. Replace the MP tray cover, making sure the front edge is flush 
and as far forward as possible. And reinsert the paper cassette 
in the printer.
Note:
❏When loading paper that is 432 mm or longer, you do not have 
to reattach the MP tray cover. For details, see Loading a 
custom paper size on page 56.
❏The following paper sizes are detected automatically. When 
loading other paper sizes or fixing the paper size despite the 
loaded paper size, use the control panel to set the paper size. For 
details, see Tray Menu on page 153.
 
						

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7. Extend the paper support to accommodate the size of the 
paper loaded in the lower paper cassette to prevent it from 
slipping off the printer.
550-Sheet Universal Paper Cassette Unit
The paper sizes and types supported by the optional 550-Sheet 
Universal Paper Cassette Unit are the same as the standard lower 
paper cassette. For more information, see 550-Sheet Universal 
Paper Cassette Unit on page 39.
The paper-loading procedure is also the same as that for the 
standard lower paper cassette. For detailed information, see MP 
tray and standard lower paper cassette on page 43. Detected paper sizes:
MP tray: A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Letter (LT), 
Legal (LGL)
Standard lower paper 
cassette:A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, Letter (LT), 
Legal (LGL)
 
						

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Output tray
The face-down tray is located on the top of the printer. Your 
printouts will be stacked facing down.
You can use the face-down tray with the following types of paper.
When printing on B4 or larger size paper, pull out the paper 
support to prevent your printouts from slipping off the printer.
Printing on Special Media
You can print on special media such as thick paper, envelopes, 
transparencies, and labels. Paper  type: All types of paper that are supported can be used.
Capacity: Up to 250 sheets of plain paper