Epson EPL N2550D User Manual

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Removing an interface card
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Caution:
Before you remove an interface card, be sure to discharge any 
static electricity by touching a grounded piece of metal. 
Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components.
Perform the installation procedure in reverse.
 
						

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Chapter 9 
Replacing Consumable Products
Replacement Messages
When you see the following messages on the LCD panel or the 
window of EPSON Status Monitor, replace the appropriate 
consumable products. You can continue to print for a short time 
after a message appears, but EPSON recommends early 
replacement to maintain print quality and extend the life of your 
printer.
Note:
To clear these messages, select Clear All Warnings in Reset Menu.
When the Toner out setting in the Setup Menu on the control panel 
is set to Stop, the following occurs.
If you continue to use the printer without replacing consumable 
products and a consumable product reaches the end of its service 
life, the printer stops printing and displays the following 
messages on the LCD panel or the window of EPSON Status 
Monitor.
Control panel message Description
Toner LowThe amount of remaining toner in the imaging 
cartridge is low.
Worn FuserThe fuser unit has reached the end of its 
service life.
Control panel message Description
Replace TonerThe imaging cartridge is empty.
 
						

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Imaging Cartridge
Handling precautions
Always observe the following handling precautions when 
replacing imaging cartridges.
❏When handling imaging cartridges, always place them on a 
clean smooth surface.
❏Do not install used imaging cartridges into the printer.
❏If you have moved an imaging cartridge from a cool to a warm 
environment, wait for at least one hour before installing it to 
prevent damage from condensation.
❏Do not open the drum’s protective cover and avoid exposing 
an imaging cartridge to room light any longer than necessary. 
Overexposing the cartridge may cause abnormally dark or 
light areas to appear on the printer page and reduce the life 
of the cartridge.
 
						

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Warning:
❏Do not touch the toner. Keep the toner away from your eyes. 
If toner gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with soap and 
water immediately.
❏Keep the consumable products out of the reach of children.
❏Do not dispose of the consumable products in fire, as they 
may explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to 
local regulations.
Replacing an imaging cartridge
Follow these steps to replace an imaging cartridge.
1. Open Cover A slowly.
 
						

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2. Hold the handle of the imaging cartridge and pull out from 
the printer.
3. Take the new imaging cartridge out of its package and gently 
shake the imaging cartridge as shown below.
 
						

							216Replacing Consumable Products 4. Put the new imaging cartridge on the flat surface and pull out 
the protective cartridge seal as shown below.
5. Insert the new imaging cartridge all the way until it stops.
Note:
Insert the cartridge with the arrow mark on the top of the imaging 
cartridge facing toward Cover A.
 
						

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6. Close Cover A until it clicks shut.
Note for windows users:
If EPSON Status Monitor is installed, the information about the 
amount of toner remaining on the Basic Setting screen may not be 
updated. In that case, press the Get Information Now button on 
the Consumable Info Settings dialog box to update the information. 
You can open the Consumable Info Settings dialog box by 
clicking the Consumable Info Settings button on the Optional 
Settings tab.
Fuser Unit
Handling precautions
Always observe the following handling precautions when 
replacing the consumable products.
Do not touch the surface of the consumable product. Doing so 
may impair print quality.
 
						

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Warning:
❏The fuser unit can be very hot if the printer has been in use. 
Turn the printer off and wait for 40 minutes until the 
temperature has subsided before replacing the fuser unit.
❏Do not dispose of the used consumable products in fire, as it 
may explode and cause injury. Dispose of it according to local 
regulations.
❏Keep the consumable products out of the reach of children.
Replacing the fuser unit
Follow the steps below to replace the fuser unit.
1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord and the 
interface cable.
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Warning:
If the printer has been in use, wait at least 40 minutes until 
the fuser cools down before replacing it.
 
						

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2. Open cover B.
3. Pull down the two levers at either side of the fuser unit.
 
						

							220Replacing Consumable Products 4. Remove the fuser unit slowly.
5. Slowly insert the new fuser unit.