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EPSON EPL-N1600A4 Network Laser Printer4009770®

Revision StatusRevision Issued Date DescriptionRev. 0 August 17, 1998 Preliminary release. (intended for service training purpose only)Rev. A October

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-102Force-erase the Flash-ROM module•Alt•Item• Value• EnterErase all data in the Flash-ROM m

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1034.2 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYThis section explains how to disassemble the printer to acc

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1044.2.1 Cover Side,E1. Remove the upper Paper Cassette. 2. Tilt back the Duplex Vertical

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1054.2.2 Shield Assembly Top.ST1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the fo

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1064.2.3 Control Panel1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Disconnect CN9 from th

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1074.2.4 Cover Assembly MBF.E1. Open the Cover Assembly MBF.E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Press out

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1084.2.5 Tray Assembly MBF.E1. Remove the Cover Assembly MBF.E. (Section 4.2.4)2. Open the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1094.3 Cover Assembly,E1. Remove the Duplex Unit if installed. 2. Remove the Cover Side,E.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1104.3.1 Cover Assembly Exit,E1. Remove the Cover Side, E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Co

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1114.3.2 Sensor Assembly-Size 1,E 1. Remove the Cover Side, E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove th

EPSON EPL-N1600Rev. A 11Table of ContentsProduct DescriptionOVERVIEW ...

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1124.3.3 Drive Assembly1. Remove the Cover Side,E.(Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Ass

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1134.3.4 Solenoid Feed1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Ass

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1144.3.5 Chute Inlet Registration1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1154.3.6 Roll Assembly Registration1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove th

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1164.3.7 Roll Assembly Feed1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1174.3.8 Actuator No Paper1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1184.3.9 Roll Assembly Turn1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1194.3.10 Actuators Pre-Registration A and B1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1204.3.11 Kit Chute Registration Assembly1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Rem

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1214.3.12 Actuator Registration1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Co

EPSON EPL-N1600Rev. A 12Control Panel... 106Cover Assembly MBF.E

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1224.3.13 Link Interlock Switch and Cam Interlock Switch1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Secti

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1234.3.14 Chute Exchange1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control A

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1244.3.15 Actuator Exit-2/L, -2/S and Sensor Photo1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1254.3.16 Solenoid Exchange1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1264.3.17 Gear Duplex Assembly1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Con

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1274.3.18 Roll Assembly Pinch Pre-Registration1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1284.3.19 Frame Assembly MBF1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contr

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1294.3.20 Solenoid MBF1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Ass

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1304.3.21 Roll Assembly MBF1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1314.3.22 Holder Gear MBF1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1324.3.23 Gear Assembly MBF1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1334.3.24 Plate Assembly Bottom MBF1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove th

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1344.3.25 Sensor No Paper MBF 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Con

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1354.3.26 Pad Assembly Retard and Stopper Paper 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1364.3.27 Roll Assembly Exit Out 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1374.3.28 Roll-Press and Bearing-Pressure Roll1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1384.3.29 Actuator-Exit1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control As

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1394.3.30 Sensor Assembly Photo Exit1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove t

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1404.3.31 Fuser Assembly1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control A

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1414.3.32 Sensor Assembly Temperature1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 141.1 OVERVIEWThe EPL-N1600 is the latest in EPSON’s advanced lines of laser printers and offerin

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1424.3.33 Thermostat and Fuse1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Cont

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1434.3.34 Roll Assembly Exit1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contr

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1444.3.35 Roll-Pinch1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Assem

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1454.3.36 Roll Fuser and Heater Quartz1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1464.3.37 ROS Assembly 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control As

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1474.3.38 Mirror Assembly1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1484.3.39 Roll Assembly BTR1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1494.3.40 Sensor Toner1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Ass

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1504.3.41 Switch Assembly 5V Interlock1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1514.3.42 Drive Assembly-F/P1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Contr

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 151.2 SPECIFICATIONSThis section describes the basic specifications of the EPL-N1600.1.2.1 ENGIN

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1524.3.43 Drive Assembly Main1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Cont

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1534.3.44 Shield Assembly Bottom (E) 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1544.3.45 Fan IOT 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Assembl

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1554.3.46 Chassis Assembly PS 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Con

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1564.3.47 HPS 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Assembly Pa

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1574.3.48 PWBA Hotaru 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Ass

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1584.3.49 C258MAIN Removal1. Remove the Cover Side, E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Disconnect connec

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1594.3.50 Latch R and Latch L 1. Remove the screw that secures the Latch L to the Shaft La

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1604.3.51 Shaft Latch 1. Remove Latch R and Latch L. 2. Slide the Shaft Latch to the right

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1614.3.52 Guide R (A) and (B) 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Con

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 161.2.2 PAPER SPECIFICATIONSPaper sources and size : As shown in the table below.Table 1-3. Supp

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1624.3.53 Guide CST R 1. Remove the Cover Side,E. (Section 4.2.1)2. Remove the Control Ass

ADJUSTMENT

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 5 AdjustmentRev. A 164No specific adjustment required on this printer after repair.

MAINTENANCE

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 6 MaintenanceRev. A 1666.1 OVERVIEWThis chapter describes the maintenance required by the printer.6.1.1 User MaintenanceThe

APPENDIX

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 1687.1 Electrical ConnectionThis section provides a supplemental information about the electrical connetion

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 1697.1.2 Master Wiring DiagramThe Master Wiring Diagram, is divided into the following eight block diagrams.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 1707.1.2.1 Wiring Diagram NotationThe meaning of the symbols used in the wiring diagram is as listed in tab

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 171HPS - CONTROLLERTable 7-2. Signal Names / HPS - Controller Signal Name Description/HEAT Control signal wh

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 17Prohibited paper types: The following paper types should never be used. Attempts to feed these p

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 172Table 7-3. Pin Assignment / HPS - Controller/TR+ Control signal which switches on and off the Transfer Bi

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 173HPS - IMAGING CARTRIDGE / TONER SENSORTable 7-4. Signal Names / HPS - Imaging CartridgeTable 7-5. Pin As

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 174CONTROLLER − ROS ASSY., SOS SENSOR, AND SWITCH ASSY. 5V INTERLOCKTable 7-6. Signal Names / Controller - R

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 175Table 7-8. ROS Motor SpecificationTable 7-9. Signal Names / Controller - SOS Sensor Table 7-10. Pin As

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 176CONTROLLER − MOTOR ASSY MAIN, AND SOLENOID EXCHANGETable 7-11. Motor Assy. MAIN SpecificationTable 7-12.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 177CONTROLLER − SENSOR EXIT, SENSOR PHOTO, AND THERMISTORTable 7-17. Signal Names / Sensor Exit, Sensor Phot

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 178CONTROLLER − PWB ASSEMBLY-SIZE 1Table 7-22. Signal names / Controller - PWB Assy. Size-1Signal Name Descr

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 179Table 7-23. Pin Assignment / Controller - PWB Assy. Size-1Table 7-24. Pin Assignment / PWB Assy. Size-1

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 180Table 7-29. SIZE Signal Voltage*1:“0”= Switch is not pressed.“1”= Switch is pressed.*2:“SEF”=Short edge f

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 1817.2 Exploded DiagramThis section provides exploded diagram of each part of engine mechanism of the EPL-N1

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 181.2.4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSPower Requirements: See table below.Table 1-4. Power Supply Spe

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 183PAPER CASETTE1. Cassette Epson2. Sensor Assembly-Size 1.E (with 3~6) $ 3. Plate Earth4. PWB Assembly-Size

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 185PAPER TRANSPORTATION (I)1. --2. --3. Drive Assembly (with 4~5) $4. Solenoid Feed $5. Roll Assembly Turn $6

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 187PAPER TRANSPORTATION (I) REAR1. Chute Exchange2. Cap Chute Exchange 3. Plate Base Actuator4. Spring Exit-2

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 189PAPER TRANSPORTATION (II)1. Reference only (Exploded on PL4.2)2. Roll Assembly Pinch Pre-Registration (wit

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 191MBF1. Frame Assembly MBF (with 2~24) $2. Frame MBF3. Plate Assembly Bottom MBF4. Spring Normal Force MBF5.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 191.2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONSMAIN UNIT AND CONSUMABLESTemperature and humidity: See table

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 193FUSING & PAPER EXIT1. Reference only (Exploded on PL5.2)2. Eliminator 3. Chute Exit Pressure Roll4. Ro

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 195FUSER UNIT1. Fuser Assembly (with 2~23,25~28) $2. Frame-Fuser 3. Plate-AC B4. Plate Fuse5. Fuse6. Plate-AC

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 197XEROGRAPHIC MODULE1. Mirror Assembly (with 2) $2. Shutter Mirror3. ROS Assembly $4. Cartridge Assembly EP.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 199DRIVE MODULE1. Drive Assembly Main $ 2. Gear 113. Gear 104. Gear 135. Gear 126. Drive Assembly-F/P $

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 201ELECTRICAL MODULE1. Chassis Assembly PS (with 2~4) 2. HPS $ 3. Sheet PS4. Chassis PS5. Harness Exit-HE $6.

NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electron

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 201.2.8 OPERATING CONDITIONSTemperature: 10 to 32°CHumidity: 20 to 80%RH (without condensation)Ai

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 203MCU1. -- 2. Holder Electrical 3. --4. PWBA Hotaru $

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 205CONTROLLER1. Controller Assembly (C258MAIN BOARD)

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 207FRAME1. Guide CST R2. Plate Frame Upper3. Spring Latch4. Latch R5. Shaft Latch6. Latch L7. Guide L8. Elimi

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 7 AppendixRev. A 2087.3 Circuit SchematicsThe circuit schematics of circuit boards listed below are shown in following pages.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 211.2.9 SAFETY APPROVALSafety RegulationSafety Regulation (Laser Radiation)EMCPower consumption:

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 221.2.10 RELIABILITY, DURABILITY AND MAINTENABILITYMPBF: 120,000 sheets(Average number of sheets

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 231.2.11 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTDimensions: See table below and illustration on right.Tabl

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 241.3 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSThe EPL-N1600 supports the following interfaces.Bidirectional paral

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 251.3.2 Serial InterfaceType: RS-232C (conforms to EIA)Transmission: Full duplexSynchronization:

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 261.4 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONSThe control panel of the EPL-N1600 includes a variety of buttons an

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 27BUTTONSOnLine buttonToggles printer ONLINE state on and off. (If printer is in one of the setup

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 281.4.1 Panel SettingsThis section explains the printer's three panel-setting modes.1.4.1.1

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 29Config Menu RITechToner SaveDensityTop OffsetLeft OffsetSize IgnoreAuto ContPage ProtectImage Op

PRECAUTIONSPrecautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.DANGERSignals a precau

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 30NOTE:*1: Can be selected only if an optional EPSONScript Level2 package (C83229*) is installed.*

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 311.4.2 Printer Status MessagesThe table below lists the printer status messages that are display

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 321.4.3 Initialization ProcessThe following tables shows the process carried out for each of the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 331.4.4 Special FunctionsBuilt-in special fucntion can be selected by turning on the printer whil

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 341.4.5 OTHER SPECIFICATIONSThis section presents information related to product distribution and

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 1 Product DescriptionRev. A 351.4.5.3 RAM CapacityIf the printer does not have sufficient RAM capacity to complete normal pri

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 382.1 OVERVIEWThis chapter explains the functions and operating principles of engine mechanism a

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 39Table 2-1. Electrophotographic Printing ProcessStep Process Explanation1ChargingIn this proces

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 402.1.2 Paper TransportationThe illustration below is a cut-section view of the engine mechanism

About This ManualThis manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of EPL-N1600

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 412.1.3 Main Engine Components FunctionThis section explains the structure and operation ofeach

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 42PAPER TRANSPORTATION IDrive ASSY. : This unit distributes a drive that transmitted from the mai

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 43PAPER TRANSPORTATION I REARChute Exchange: Switches the paper path between the exit to the Face

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 44PAPER TRANSPORTATION II (1)Lever Jam Clear: This lever is pressed down by the Cover Assembly Ex

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 45PAPER TRANSPORTATION II (2)Solenoid MBF and Gear MBF:Control the start and stop of the rotation

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 46FUSING AND PAPER EXITSensor Assembly Photo Exit and Actuator-Exit:Detect when paper passes the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 47Thermostat:Connected in series with the Heater Lamp. The Thermostat functions as the second-sta

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 48XEROGRAPHIC MODULESROS ASSY: The ROS (Raster Output Scanner) Assembly scans a laser beam on the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 49which is generated by converting the current flowing through the monitoring Photodiode (PD) int

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 50BTR: The BTR (Bias Transfer Roll) is in contact with the Drum and rotates along with the Drum b

Safety InformationTo prevent accidents during a maintenance procedure, strictly observe the Warnings and Cautions. Do not do anything that is dangerou

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 51

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 52DRIVE MODULESDrive ASSY. Main: Includes the Motor Assembly Main (Main Motor) and the Gear Clust

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 53ELECTRICAL MODULESFan IOT: Expels the air inside the printer and introduces fresh air into the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 54FRAMEActuator Assembly Link Interlock Switch, and Link Interlock Switch:When the Cover Assembly

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 2 Operating PrinciplesRev. A 552.1.4 Main Control CircuitThe main control circuit of the EPL-N1600 is the C258MAIN Board and

TROUBLESHOOTING

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 583.1 OVERVIEWThis section describes the possible steps to troubleshoot and repair the printer. Due t

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 59C(Controller)0800 IPL Error (controller failure)1000 Standard RAM Error (no RAM, etc.)1001 Standard

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 603.1.2 Printer MessagesThe LCD panel of the control panel unit is used to display various printer st

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 613.1.2.1 Status MessagesThe table below shows the Status message displayed by the printer and the me

MECHANICAL COMPONENTSIf you service a driving assembly (e.g., gears), first turn off the power and unplug the power cord. Then manually rotate the ass

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 623.1.2.2 Error MessagesThe table below lists the error messages and an operation to be performed. Wh

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 63Jam in Duplex CoverOnline: OFFContinue: OFFA paper jam has occured in a rear cover of the Duplex uni

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 64Print OverrunOnline: OFFContinue: BlinkDue to complexity of print job data, the printer is unable to

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 65Duplex Mem OverflowOnline: OFFContinue: BlinkThe available memory is insufficient to process the dat

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 663.1.2.3 Warning MessagesThe table below lists the warning messages. The Warning message is only dis

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 673.2 TroubleshootingThe basic troubleshooting is divided into three catogories and the procdures to

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 681.2 SERVICE REQ E0004The ROS (Raster Output Scanner) Assy. is defective. Step Actions and Questions

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 691.3 SERVICE REQ E0003The Fuser Assy. is defective. Step Actions and Questions Yes NoSUSPECT COMPONEN

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 701.4 SERVICE REQ E0005Fan IOT unit or Duplex Unit Fan is in trouble.Step Actions and Questions Yes No

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 711.5 ERROR MESSAGE “PRINTER OPEN”Check if the above error displayed even if the Cover Assy. Exit is c

Warning/Caution LabelsWARNING and CAUTION labels are stuck on dangerous parts in the printer to make you aware of the potential dangers that are prese

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 721.6 ERROR MESSAGE “EXITING PAPER JAM”Check if this error message appears even if no paper Jam in the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 734PAPER SIZE AND WEIGHTAre the size and weight of the paper used within the paper specification?Go to

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 741.8 ERROR MESSAGE “INSERT IMAGING CRTG”Check if this error message is displayed even if the imaging

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 751.9 ERROR MESSAGE “INSERT LC1”This error message is displayed when the printer detects that the uppe

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 763.2.2 Troubleshooting with Printer Operation2.1 PRINTER DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLYStep Actions and Q

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 777HPS1. Remove Cover Assembly Main.2. Disconnect J222 of the Fan IOT from the HPS.3. Check the voltag

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 7811SOS ASSEMBLY1. Reconnect J22 to CN222 of the C258MAIN.2. Check the voltages between:CN231-A10 and

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 7913SENSOR ASSEMBLY-SIZE 11. Reconnect J24 to CN224 of the C258MAIN.2. Check the voltages between:CN23

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 802.2 ABNORMAL PRINT OPERAITONStep Actions and Questions Yes NoSUSPECT COMPONENTSThe following compone

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 812.3 ELECTRICAL NOISEStep Actions and Questions Yes NoSUSPECT COMPONENTSThe following components are

FUSER ASSY.To prevent you from becoming injured or burned, do the following before working with a high temperature Assembly (e.g., Fuser Assembly):tur

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 823.2.3 Troubleshooting with Print Image QualityThis section describes the checkpoints for troublesho

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 838IMAGING CARTRIDGEInstall a new Imaging Cartridge.Is the print image quality normal?Problem solved.

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 843.2 BLANK PRINT (NO IMAGE)Problem Suspect ComponentsThe entire page is blank. The following componen

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 858HPS OUTPUT VOLTAGE TR TO BTR1. Reform the Plate Contact BTR so it makes better contact with the HPS

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 863.3 BLACK PRINTProblem Suspect ComponentsThe entire page is black. The following components are asso

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 873.4 VERTICAL WHITE BANDINGProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are areas of the image that are extrreamly

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 883.5 HORIZONTAL WHITE BANDINGProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are areas of the image that are extrream

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 893.6 VERTICAL BLACK STREAKSProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are black lines runs vertically along the

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 903.7 HORIZONTAL BLACK STREAKSProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are areas of the image that are extrream

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 913.8 WHITE SPOTProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are areas of the image that are extrreamly light or mi

General CautionsSome materials (e.g., Developer or Fuser Oil) may cause bodily injury. Do not swallow or inhale these materials or allow them to come

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 923.9 BLACK SPOTProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are spots of toner randomly scattered over the page.Th

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 933.10 GHOST PRINTProblem Suspect ComponentsThere are ghost image appeared on the image. The image may

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 943.11 DIRTY BACKBROUNDProblem Suspect ComponentsThere is toner contamination on all or part of the pa

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 953.12 SKEWED PRINTINGProblem Suspect ComponentsThe image is not parallel with the paper.The following

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 963.13 DAMAGED PRINTINGProblem Suspect ComponentsThe printed paper is either wrinkled, creased, or tor

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 973.14 UNFUSED IMAGEProblem Suspect ComponentsThe image is not fully fused to the paper. The image is

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 3 TroubleshootingRev. A 983.15 MISREGISTRATIONProblem Suspect ComponentsThe printed is not centered on the page or is bleeding

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1004.1 OVERVIEWThis chapter explains how to disassemble the printer and its various mechan

EPSON EPL-N1600 Chapter 4 Disassembly and AssemblyRev. A 4-1014.1.2 ToolsThe following table lists the tools you need to disassemble and reassemble t