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Epson LX-300 User's Manual

1. 3 5 Paper Handling sos ire bre dba as 3 6 Single sheets do not feed properly 3 6 Continuous paper does not feed properly 3 7 ODONIS 04 sr enean a ia da dd 3 8 When you use the cut sheet feeder the paper does not feed je o wid oo a ee A BAS ee eS 3 8 Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly ooo ooo oo 3 9 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor continuous paper does not feed properly o ooo 3 10 With color upgrade kit installed printer doesn t operate joel aii A id ES ae ee A 3 10 Troubleshooting 3 1 Problems and Solutions Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions You can check the operation of your printer using the self test See Running the Self Test on page 1 10 If the self test works properly the problem probably lies in the computer the software or the interface cable If the self test does not work contact your dealer or qualified service person for assistance Note If you are an experienced user or a programmer you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and computer To print a hex dump turn off the printer Next hold down the LE FF and FONT buttons while you turn on the printer Then send data from your computer The printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format Power Supply Power is
2. 4002661 S01 01 f Paper supports Edge guides RS F K gt T Paper guide SS Y Paper release lever Paper feed knob Power switch Printer cover Print head Sprocket unit Paper support Tractor Buttons Lights Light Romano O Font It eer Pause Sans SerifO e Drafte o Draft Condensede e 1 2 Paper Park W W Micro Adjust lt 1 3sec The color samples used on the cover were printed using the LX 300 printer Lotus 1 2 3 and Freelance Graphics are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation EPSON LX 300 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthoriz
3. 2 5 Index 1 M Microsoft Windows 1 17 MICRO ADJUST 2 3 Multi part forms 2 17 N Non Windows software 1 18 O Options installing and using 2 24 34 troubleshooting 3 8 11 P Page length 2 23 Paper continuous 2 7 15 printing on special 2 15 18 roll 2 29 31 single sheet 2 5 6 Paper handling troubleshooting 3 6 8 Paper thickness lever adjusting 2 16 PAPER PARK 2 3 Parallel interface 1 13 14 Parity bit 2 24 PAUSE button 2 3 2 22 light 2 2 2 22 Plugging in the printer 1 9 Power supply troubleshooting 3 2 3 Printer assembling 1 4 9 changing the settings 2 19 24 choosing a place for 1 3 commands sending A 10 plugging in 1 9 settings 2 19 24 A 9 specifications A 2 7 2 Index Printing on continuous paper 2 7 15 on single sheets 2 5 6 on special paper 2 15 18 troubleshooting 3 3 6 with pull tractor 2 11 15 with push tractor 2 7 11 Problems and solutions 3 2 Pull tractor 2 11 15 Push tractor 2 7 11 R Ribbon installing 1 5 8 replacing 1 8 Roll paper holder 2 29 31 Running self test 1 10 12 S Safety information v vi 3 4 Selecting fonts 2 4 Self test 1 10 12 Sending printer commands A 10 Serial interface 1 15 16 Setting up the printer 1 2 16 your software 1 16 18 Settings changing printer 2 19 24 Shape of zero 2 22 Single sheets 2 5 6 Skip over perforation 2 23 Software setting up your 1 15 18 Spacing character 2 22 Special pape
4. 5 Hz 05A Power consumption Environmental Temperature Humidity Safety approvals Safety standards US model European model RFI US model European model Approx 30 W during self test printing in Draft mode at 10 cpi Operation 5 to 35 C 41 to 95F Storage 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 Operation 30 to 80 without condensation Storage 5 to 85 without condensation UL1950 with D3 CSA22 2 No 950 with D3 EN 60950 TUV SEMKO DEMKO NEMKO SETI FCC part 15 subpart B class B Vfg 243 VDE 0878 part 3 part 30 EN 55022 CISPR Pub 22 Class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an EIA 232D serial interface and a Centronics compatible parallel interface The printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data Parallel interface specifications The parallel interface has the following characteristics Data format Synchronization Handshaking Signal level Connector 8 bit STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signals TTL compatible 36 pin 57 30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent Appendix A 7 Serial interface specifications The serial interface has the following characteristics Bit rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps selectable Word length Data format 7 or 8 bit selectable Start bit 1 bit Parity bit 0 or 1 bit selectable Stop bit 1 bit transmitting 1 bit or more receiving Synchronization Asynchronous Handsha
5. If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector to the right of the interface Setting Up the Printer 1 15 2 Guide the interface cable through the slot on the side of the printer so that it does not block the paper supply 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computers serial interface then tighten the screws on either side of the connector If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer 4 Use the Printer Setting mode to change the baud rate parity bit data length or ETX ACK if necessary See Changing the Printer Settings in Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of the printer s features Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of printers 1 16 Setting Up the Printer Microsoft Windows 3 1 and all Windows programs If Windows is installed on your computer system follow the steps below to install the right driver for your printer Your printer will work correctly for all your Windows programs such as Word for Windows Lotus 1 2 3 for Windows and CorelDRAW If Windows is not already installed on your system run the Windows setup program as described in the documentation that comes with the program Follow steps 4 through 10 below when you reach the
6. Releasing the latch levers locks the cut sheet feeder in place Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark Next slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides Using the Printer 2 25 6 Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading 7 Take a stack of paper and fan it Next tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack Caution Do not use envelopes multi part forms carbon paper or labels in the cut sheet feeder 8 Insert up to 50 sheets of paper along the left paper guide 9 Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your paper s width Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely 10 Push the paper set levers back to clamp the paper against the guide rollers 11 Remove the paper supports from the edge guides Insert the two stacker supports packed with the cut sheet feeder into the holes on the edge guides 2 26 Using the Printer 12 Attach the paper guide to the cut sheet feeder as shown below View from above Release tab Release tab 13 Open the printer cover Place the printout guide in the middle Close the printer cover 14 Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark Then slide
7. an EIA 232D serial interface Before you begin place the printer upright as shown below This makes it easier to connect the cable Connect your computer to the desired interface as described below You can connect a cable to both interfaces the printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data Using the parallel interface You need a shielded twisted pair cable not longer than 2 meters feet to use the parallel interface Setting Up the Printer 1 13 1 Turn off both the computer and the printer Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printer s parallel interface Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector 2 Guide the interface cable through the slot on the side of the printer so that it does not block the paper supply as shown in the illustration on page 1 16 Note If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector at the right of the interface 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computers parallel interface If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer 1 14 Setting Up the Printer Using the serial interface 1 Turn off both the computer and the printer Plug the serial cable connector securely into the printer s serial interface Tighten the screws on either side of the connector Note
8. choose Spanish press the FONT button until FONT 1 is on and FONT 2 is flashing Press the LF FF to select the language The printer prints the current settings in the language of your choice and then stops Press the FONT button now to print help text that guides you through the operations Once you are experienced with the Printer Setting mode you can skip this step by pressing LF FF instead The printed instructions include submenu tables that list all of the settings you can change and show you how the control panel lights appear for each selection After printing is finished go on to step 6 At this point you are in Table B Press the FONT button to move through the printer settings listed in Table B and notice how the control panel lights change to indicate your position Using the Printer Table B light light light Submenu O flashing O on O off For example if you want to change the Interface setting press FONT until FONT 1 is on FONT 2 is flashing and the PAUSE light is on The printer beeps once each time you press the FONT button while in Table B When you reach the setting that you want to change press the PAUSE button once The printer automatically enters a submenu table for that setting For example if you choose Interface and then press PAUSE you enter Table K Using the Printer 2 21 8 See the appropriate table in your printed instructions Press the FONT button to move through the setti
9. glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada 11 Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Connection at 800 922 8911 E E L Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of Epson products Sales of the ESC P9 Reference Manual Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of ribbons supplies parts documentation and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations 111 For United Kingdom Users Epson product guarantee 10 Under the law goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample This guarantee does not affect the seller s legal obligation or the rights of the consumer in the consumer transactions under any Statute including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act 1979 All Epson Products other than OEM products are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for a period of ONE YEAR from date of purchase by the user of t
10. not being supplied The lights on the control panel do not go on 3 2 Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer use a different outlet Plug another electrical device such as a lamp into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly Troubleshooting The lights come on briefly and then go off The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again Check that the printer s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet If the voltages do not match unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet Printing The printer does not print The PAUSE light is off but nothing is printed Check that the software is installed properly for your printer as described on page 1 16 Check the software s printer settings Check both ends of the interface cable Make sure the cable meets both the printer and computer specifications The PAUSE light is flashing and the printer beeps three times The printer may be out of paper Load paper in the printer The printer sounds like it is printing but nothing is printed The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly See page 1 5 The ribbon may be worn out Replace the ribbon cartridge Troubleshooting 3 3 The printer makes a strange noise the beeper sounds five time
11. o a OS ES eben HE A 12 Overall printinge style s aet a ial Sea CR sa o a A 13 Print size and character width e xw t eet hebt A 13 rint enbancemielll ers Seno A aol he E aa ne A 13 VOLI PROCESS Sea 3 53 Siem Se eol ee E epa se sede OR A 14 Character Tables 2 3 a ASIA A 14 User defined characters i 2 aaa e Ge a ks A 15 SOOM PrN deo uei ego VO ae dre a A 16 iun p io coc ne o ae Pa e A 16 Appendix A 1 Printer Specifications Printing A 2 Print method Print speed Printing direction Line spacing Paper feed speed Printable columns Buffer Download memory Character fonts Character tables Europe Other countries Character sets Color printing optional Method Ribbon color Appendix 9 pin impact dot matrix Draft 264 characters second at 12 cpi 220 characters second at 10 cpi NLQ 53 characters second at 12 cpi 44 characters second at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for draft text Unidirectional for graphics NLQ text bit image and color printing 1 6 inch 1 8 inch or programmable in increments of 1 216 inch 79 ms per 1 6 inch line 2 78 inches second with continuous feed 80 characters at 10 cpi 96 characters at 12 cpi 137 characters at 17 cpi 160 characters at 20 cpi Approximately 4KB Memory capacity for 6 NLQ and 6 Draft user defined characters Epson NLO Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif Draft Draft Condensed One italic and 14 graphics chara
12. o o o o o o o o o A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 9 mm 0 35 inches B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm 0 51 inches The maximum printable width is 203 mm 8 inches Appendix A 5 Mechanical Paper feed methods Ribbon MTBE Print head life Dimensions and weight Electrical A 6 120 V model Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 220 240 V model Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Appendix Friction Push tractor Push pull tractor with optional pull tractor unit Pull tractor C80030 Cut sheet feeder option C80637 amp Roll paper holder option 8310 Black ribbon cartridge 8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots character 3 million characters Color ribbon cartridge 5015073 Life expectancy at 14 dots character Black 1 million characters Magenta Cyan 0 7 million characters Yellow 0 5 million characters 4000 power on hours 200 million strokes wire black 100 million strokes wire color Width 366 mm 14 4 inches Depth 275 mm 10 8 inches Height 132 mm 5 2 inches Weight Approx 4 0 kg 8 8 Ib AC 120 V AC 103 5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49 5 to 60 5 Hz 1 0A Approx 30 W during self test printing in Draft mode at 10 cpi AC 220 240 V AC 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49 5 to 60
13. on Continuous Paper Your printer can handle continuous paper with a width of 101 mm 4 0 inches to 254 mm 10 0 inches Depending on where you position the tractor you can use it as a pull tractor or a push tractor These guidelines can help you decide where to position the tractor J Do you want to switch between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply Will you tear off continuous paper sheet by sheet Use the tractor in the push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor installed in this position See the following section Are you printing on labels multi part forms or other documents that require a precise print position Use the tractor as a pull tractor See page 2 11 for instructions Printing with the push tractor When using the push tractor it is a good idea to set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to on See Changing the Printer Settings on page 2 19 Here s how to load continuous paper using the push tractor ik Make sure the printer is turned off Remove the paper guide and place the paper release lever in the continuous paper position Using the Printer 2 7 2 Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward 3 Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0 Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place Then slid
14. section about choosing a printer L 2 10 11 In the Main window double click the Control Panel icon Double click the Printers icon Choose the Add button From the list of printers box select Epson LX 300 If LX 300 is not available select Epson JX 80 if you plan to use color or Epson LX 810 LX 850 or LX 800 if you do not plan to use color Choose the Install button A dialog box may instruct you to insert a diskette If necessary insert the diskette required Choose the Setup button Select the appropriate resolution Choose the OK button Highlight Epson LX 300 or the printer you added and click the button labeled Set As Default Printer Click the Close button Setting Up the Printer 1 17 Using non Windows software 1 18 Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer s features Many programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers To take full advantage of your printer s features choose LX 300 from the list of printers If the LX 300 is not listed choose the first available printer from the following list If you plan to use color you must choose either LX 300 JX 80 or EX 800 The other printers cannot use color LX 810 850 JX 80 LX 800 EX 800 LX 80 86 Any FX printer FX 850 Epson printer FX 86e 800 Draft printer If your software does not list the LX 300 you may wan
15. the edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet The PAUSE light flashes Note 3 Set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to on Otherwise the printer does not feed the perforation to the edge of the printer cover Q If the perforation and the edge of the printer cover do not match adjust the paper position by following the steps in Adjusting the loading position while the PAUSE light is flashing 2 10 Using the Printer When you send more data the paper automatically feeds back to the loading position If you want to change the position where printing begins on the page follow the steps on page 2 5 to adjust the loading position Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets press the FONT and LF FF buttons at the same time the printer feeds the paper backward into the paper park position Then follow the steps in Loading single sheets Caution Always tear off paper before back feeding back feeding too many sheets can cause a paper jam Printing with the pull tractor To load continuous paper using the pull tractor you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position as described in steps 1 through 3 below If your tractor is already installed in this position make sure the printer is off and skip to step 6 Caution ul Q Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off Otherwise you may d
16. when you resume printing J To remove the labels from the printer tear off the fresh supply at the rear of the printer then press LF FF to advance the remaining labels out of the printer Caution Never feed labels backward through the printer they can easily peel off the backing and jam the printer If a label does become stuck in the printer contact your dealer Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the paper guide _I Before loading an envelope set the paper thickness lever to 2 or 3 See page 2 16 3 To load an envelope follow the steps in Running the Self Test on page 1 10 Insert the wide edge of the envelope into the printer first printable side down When you insert the envelope between the paper guides push it firmly and hold it until it feeds into the printer L Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions J Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area The print head must not go past the left or right edge of the envelope or other thick paper See the Appendix for specifications It s a good idea to print a test sample using a normal single sheet of paper before you print on the envelopes 2 18 Using the Printer Changing the Printer Settings Your printer has internal settings that control simple functions such as the page length and character set These settings take effect each time you turn on the printer so they are also called def
17. 2 cpi 32 Double Width 4 Condensed 64 Italic 8 Emphasized 128 Underline Print size and character width ASCII Dec Hex Description ESC P 80 50 Select 10 cpi ESC M 77 4D Select 12 cpi SI 15 OF Select Condensed Mode ESC SI 15 OF Select Condensed Mode DC2 18 12 Cancel Condensed Mode SO 14 OE Select Double Width Mode one line ESC SO 14 OE Select Double Width Mode one line DC4 20 14 Cancel Double Width Mode one line ESC W 1 0 87 57 Turn Double Width Mode On Off Print enhancement ASCII Dec Hex Description ESC E 69 45 Select Emphasized Mode ESC F 70 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode ESCG 71 47 Select Double Strike Mode ESG 72 48 Cancel Double Strike Mode Appendix A 13 ASCII Dec Hex ESC SO 83 53 ESC S1 83 53 ESC T 84 54 ESC4 52 34 ESC 5 53 35 ESC 1 0 45 2D Word processing ASCII Dec Hex ESC an 97 61 ESC tn 116 74 Character tables ASCII Dec Hex ESC t nn 40116 2874 A 14 Appendix Description Select Superscript Mode Select Subscript Mode Cancel Superscript Subscript Mode Select Italic Mode Cancel Italic Mode Turn Underline Mode On Off Description NLO Justification n 0 Left justification 1 Centering 2 Right justification 3 Full justification Select Character Tables Selects character table n assigned by ESC t n 0 1 48 or 49 only Description Assign Character Table ESC t30 d1 d2 d3 Assign character table set with d2 and d3 to table d1 di 0 1 48 or 49 e a i
18. 57 866 869 437 Greek ISO Latin 1T ISO 8859 7 Code MJK Mazovia Bulgaria Auto line feed Page length 11 12 8 5 70 6 5 5 7 17 14 8 6 4 3 5 3 inches Auto tear off On Off Tractor Single Double Interface Auto 10 sec wait Auto 30 sec wait Parallel Serial Serial 1 F bit rate Serial I F parity bit Serial I F data length Serial I F ETX ACK Disable Enable Auto carriage return Appendix A 9 Command Summary Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are controlled by your software Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line start printing on a particular place on the page and so on The commands your printer recognizes are listed in this command summary Some software programs let you send these commands yourself How you format commands depends on the software you are using Some software programs accept only the decimal format while others let you type in ASCII characters Some programs don t let you insert printer commands at all In addition your software probably specifies certain punctuation you must use to enter the command The software manual should explain the required format and punctuation Using the command summary A 10 The following section lists and describes all the commands by topic If a command has no parameters it is merely listed If it has parameters they are e
19. abel on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country contact your dealer 1 2 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a place for the printer When selecting a place to set up your printer choose a safe convenient location that provides the following Ly Ly A flat stable surface Adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance Make sure it s close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord Moderate environmental conditions Select a cool dry area and protect your printer from direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust Appropriate power source Make sure you use a grounded outlet do not use an adapter plug Avoid electrical outlets controlled by timers or wall switches an interruption in power can wipe out the information in your computer or printer memory If you place the printer on a stand follow these guidelines E E Use a stand that supports at least 10 kg 22 1b Never use a stand that tilts the printer Always keep it level Provide enough clearance below the stand and between the legs so your continuous paper flows smoothly Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding secure them to a leg of the stand if possible Setting Up the Printer 1 3 Assembling the Printer Follow the steps in this section to get your printer up and running Installing the
20. ack 4 Yellow 1 Magenta 5 Red 2 Cyan 6 Green 3 Violet Description Select Single Density Graphics Mode Select Double Density Graphics Mode Select High Speed Double Density Graphics Mode Select Quadruple Density Graphics Mode Select Graphics Mode Reassign Graphics Mode Select 9 Pin Graphics Mode Index A Adjusting loading position 2 5 paper thickness lever 2 16 Assembling printer 1 4 9 Attaching paper supports 1 5 Auto line feed 2 23 tear off 2 23 Bit rate 2 24 Buttons 2 23 C Changing printer settings 2 1924 Character spacing 2 22 table 2 23 Choosing a place for the printer 1 3 Color upgrade kit 2 3134 Command summary A 1016 Connecting printer to computer 1 13 16 Continuous paper 2 745 Control panel 2 2 4 Cut sheet feeder 2 24 28 D Data length 2 24 E Envelopes 2 18 ETX ACK 2 24 F Features 12 Feeder cut sheet 2 2428 Finding your way around 2 FONT button 2 23 2 19 24 lights 2 2 2 2124 Fonts selecting 2 4 Forms multi part 2 17 G Getting results you expect 2 6 H Help for United States users iii Important safety information v vi 3 4 Installing options 2 2434 paper feed knob 1 4 ribbon cartridge 1 5 8 Interface 2 24 parallel 1 13 44 serial 1 1546 specifications A 7 8 K Knob paper feed 1 4 L Labels 2 17 18 Lever paper thickness 2 16 LF FF button 2 3 Lights 2 2 3 Loading position 2 5 Loading single sheets
21. amage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position 3 When using the pull tractor set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to off otherwise the paper may jam 1 Turn the printer off then remove the paper guide Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position as shown in the illustration on page 2 7 Using the Printer 2 11 2 Squeeze the tractor s lock tabs gently and pull the tractor away from the printer Remove the printer cover 3 Lift the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below When you push the tractor onto the posts you should feel the notches snap into place 2 12 Using the Printer 4 Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward 5 Insert the paper into the paper slot as shown below and pull it up Position the paper using the scale on the printer as a guide The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0 Using the Printer 2 13 6 Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match the position of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in place Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper but do not lock it Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units 7 Make sure your paper has a clean straight leading edge Open the sprocket covers Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close t
22. arity bit data length and ETX ACK These options are available only when the interface is set to Serial See your computer manual for the appropriate settings Software You can select the kind of printer commands used by the printer When you select ESC P the printer operates as an EPSON ESC P printer When you select IBM 2380 the printer emulates an IBM 2380 Auto carriage return When auto carriage return is on each line feed LF code or ESC J code is accompanied by a carriage return CR code The printer moves the next print position to the left margin when it receives the LF or ESC J code When this feature is off you must send the CR code after the line feed code to move the print position to the left margin This feature is available in IBM emulation mode only Installing and Using Options Cut sheet feeder The optional single bin cut sheet feeder C80637 handles up to 50 sheets of standard bond paper 82 g m or 22 lb without reloading Follow these steps to install the cut sheet feeder 1 Make sure the printer is turned off Remove the paper guide 2 If the tractor is installed in the pull tractor position remove it and re install it in the push tractor position 3 Make sure the paper release lever is in the single sheet position 2 24 Using the Printer Hold the cut sheet feeder in both hands and press on the latch levers Fit the notches in the cut sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the printer
23. ault settings Because the factory printer settings are designed to meet the needs of most users you probably will not need to change them See Printer Settings on page A 9 Note Because software settings always override the printers default settings use your software program to control the printer if possible See your software documentation for more information If you cannot use your software program to change the printer s settings you can use the Printer Setting mode Here s how Caution ul Use paper at least 210 mm 8 1 4 inches wide for single sheets or 240 mm 9 1 2 inches for continuous paper otherwise the print head prints directly on the platen Also make sure you have enough sheets of paper because the printer prints several pages of help text 1 Turn off the printer if you use continuous paper make sure the paper is loaded correctly Using the Printer 2 19 2 20 Hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer If you are using single sheets insert a sheet of paper The printer automatically loads the paper and prints out a table of languages from which you can choose You can print instructions in English French German Italian or Spanish as shown in Table A below Table A FONT Lights 1 2 Language oe eme s o pem O flashing O on off To choose a language press the FONT button repeatedly until the FONT lights match your desired selection For example to
24. avoid bodily injury ul Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer 2 Introduction Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer 3 Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before you clean it Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 4 Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it 5 Do not place the printer on an unstable cart stand table or other surface that may allow the printer to fall 6 Donot block any slots or openings in the cabinet These are provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating Placing the printer on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface may block the openings Also do not place the printer in a built in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided 7 Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register 8 Usethe type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 9 This printer may be equipped with a plug having a third grounding pin which fits only into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into th
25. ce the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Contents Introduction POOBRULCS ns ota Se Eh drebod ra a deg er d Finding Your Way Around oo o o ooo coco coco Warnings Cautions and Notes o Important Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Priitet que asd Se oe eS td Be Choosing a place for the printer Assembling the Printer 4 uos Ga ee ewe Rs Installing the paper feed knob Attaching the paper supports 0 Installing the ribbon cartridge Plugsme mthe Printer 26m ds wee ewe Se SSO SO Runnin es the Self Test cr ap Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Using the parallel interface Using the serial interface o o o o ooo settine Up Your Software or ce kG eee See Ss oes Microsoft Windows 3 1 and all Windows programs Using non Windows software oo o Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel cercas ld A Lights and buttons das a de es Select tos Ud 3 633 ac Bak a iba doe Printing on Single Sheets 439 raise tak aaa Loading single sheets ooo oo Adjusting the loading position Getting the results you expect o o o o WNN FR vil Printing on Continuous Paper ooo o 2 7 Printing
26. cter tables One italic and 8 graphics character tables 13 international character sets Print ribbon shifting Black Magenta Cyan and Yellow Paper Single sheets CSF Width Length Thickness Weight 182 to 216 mm 7 2 to 8 5 inches 210 to 364 mm 8 3 to 14 3 inches 0 07 to 0 12 mm 0 0028 to 0 0047 inches 64 to 91 g m 18 to 24 Ib Use 90 g m 24 Ib paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions Single sheets manual insertion Width Length Thickness Weight Continuous paper Width Copies Thickness Weight Note 182 to 257 mm 7 2 to 10 1 inches 182 to 364 mm 7 2 to 14 3 inches 0 065 to 0 14 mm 0 0025 to 0 0055 inches 52 to 90 g m 14 to 24 Ib paper under normal conditions Use 90 g m 24 Ib paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions 102 to 254 mm 4 to 10 inches Three sheets one original plus two copies 0 065 to 0 25 mm 0 0026 to 0 0098 inches total 52 to 82 g m 14 to 22 Ib for one sheet 40 to 58 g m 12 to 15 lb per sheet in multi part forms Use only two or three part carbonless multi part forms fed with the tractor 1 When using side crimped multi part forms raise the paper guide to keep the printing position accurate I When using the push tractor the printing position for the last page may not be accurate because the page comes off the tractor Use recycled paper under normal conditions on
27. de In addition you can get custom results with the following options a E Color Upgrade Kit C83208 adds visual interest to printed documents by switching to a color ribbon cartridge Pull Tractor C80030 for printing continuous paper and multi part forms used in the pull tractor position in conjunction with the standard tractor in the push tractor position Introduction 1 3 Roll Paper Holder 8310 uses 8l2 inch or 21 6 cm roll paper used by telexes and similar machines This option is not available in some countries LJ Cut sheet feeder C80637 loads up to 50 sheets of single sheet bond paper automatically Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated step by step instructions for setting up and operating your printer E Chapter 1 describes how to unpack set up test and connect the printer to your computer Be sure to read this chapter first Chapter 2 includes information on how to get the printing results you want how to install options and how to maintain your printer Chapter 3 offers simple tips on solving printing problems If printing results are not what you expect or the printer doesn t work properly turn here for help The Appendix covers the printer s specifications and lists programming commands An index at the back of the manual helps you find information on specific topics quickly Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to
28. e the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper but do not lock it Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprocket units 2 8 Using the Printer 4 Make sure your paper has a clean straight leading edge Open the sprocket covers Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place Now the paper is in the paper park position Caution ul Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off Otherwise you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position 5 Toseparate the incoming paper from the printed paper attach the paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting its notches over the printer s mounting posts as shown below Then slide the paper guide toward the front of the printer until you feel it click Using the Printer 2 9 6 Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark Then slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark 7 Turn on the printer 8 Make sure the printer cover is closed Press the LF FF button to feed the paper to the loading position When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically 9 When you finish printing the printer receives no data for three seconds the printer feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to
29. e outlet have an electrician replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug 10 Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on Introduction 3 4 11 If you use an extension cord make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord s ampere rating Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes 12 Never push objects of any kind into your printer as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock 13 Except as specifically explained in the user s manual do not attempt to repair the printer yourself Opening or removing those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel 14 Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions A B When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into it If it has been exposed to rain or water If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require ex
30. e use use in an adverse environment or in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications The guarantee does not cover visits to the user s premises or the repair or commissioning of the product on site Use of options Epson UK Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson UK Limited Safety information Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow vi The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N or coloured black The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L or coloured white If damage occurs to the plug repla
31. ed modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Epson and Epson ESC P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 1995 by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano Japan User s Guide FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interfere
32. en to fan the stack of paper before loading it into the bin Remove the paper and fan it The paper feed is crooked The paper may be old or creased Use only new clean sheets of paper There may be too much paper in the stacker Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that your paper is the proper size and quality See the Appendix for paper specifications One page of printing has spread to two pages Check that the page length setting and lines per page setting in your software are correct See Getting the results you expect on page 2 6 Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly The desired paper type does not load The paper release lever may not be in the proper position Pull the lever forward to load continuous paper or push the lever back to load single sheets Troubleshooting 3 9 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor continuous paper does not feed properly Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are not aligned correctly When using both tractors be sure that the sprockets on both are positioned evenly The paper may have too much slack Adjust the position of the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the paper feed knob The paper may be caught on the edge guides Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the ed
33. forms thicker than normal paper labels or envelopes make sure your software program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area Printing past the edge of these papers can damage the print head Using the Printer 2 15 For multi part forms and labels you should not print any closer than 0 5 inch or 13 mm from either side of the paper For information on the printable area of envelopes see the Appendix Adjusting the paper thickness lever The paper thickness lever lets you specify the correct setting for your printing material It is factory set for standard office paper Here s how to change the setting for special papers 1 Turn the printer off and open the cover The paper thickness lever is on the left side of the printer The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting For normal use the lever should always be set to position 0 2 Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness Standard paper single sheets or continuous Multi part forms 2 sheet 0 3 sheet 1 2 3 Labels Envelopes 18 to 22 lb 24 lb 2 16 Using the Printer 3 Close the cover When you finish printing move the paper thickness lever back to position 0 Multi part forms You can use the built in tractor to print on carbonless multi part forms of up to three parts one original plus two copies Before you print on the forms set the paper thickness lever as described in the previous secti
34. ge guides are positioned correctly With color upgrade kit installed printer doesn t operate properly The lights on the control panel do not go on Did you install the motor in the color upgrade kit Follow the instructions on page 2 32 The desired color or certain characters are not printed Your software program may not be properly set up for color printing Use the program s setup or install procedure to check the printer setting and adjust as needed If your software program is capable of sending control codes select the color using the ESC r command See the Command Summary in the Appendix The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly See Chapter 2 3 10 Troubleshooting Appendix Printer Sped Acaton 106 ud EE tonem riis A 2 PNUD e rr RAR A A A 2 PAPER sind cals soe ud A A ao BE vidi bres A 3 Mechanical alba oar a bars ir A 6 Ies it IA AREA A A 6 Environmental ri es di as A 7 DAILY AP PLOV ALS ecg gone A E ge ge oes A 7 Interface Specia HONS ei Ses Pate Ae x a eG es A 7 Parallel interface specifications s A 7 Serial interface specifications o ooo oo A 8 Printer Setas E a A 9 Command SUMMA i 99 sa ES URS A 10 Sending printer commands sss A 10 Using the command summary oooo coo A 10 Printer Operation s ves A AI SS ED d A 11 Wate control gt aire orld E da o a oe A 11 Vertical Motos uu gabe AAA a RE A 11 Horizontal MoRo enee a
35. he product All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidence of purchase normally the bill of sale invoice and it is the responsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof Epson UK Limited does not issue or operate any form of guarantee registration card Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from whom it was purchased or if this is impractical to any Epson supplier who also handles the same product In the event of any difficulty users are requested to contact the Service Co ordinator Manager at Epson UK Limited Epson UK Limited or Epson Appointed Distributors will at their discretion repair or replace part or all of the product to provide in their judgement a satisfactory performance of the product consistent with its age and apparent usage This guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour required to correct any malfunction of the equipment but specifically excludes wear and tear consumables physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to unauthorized and inexpert repair The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone and Epson UK Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage nor claimed or implied performance when the product is used in any combination with other equipment or program software Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive or inappropriat
36. he sprocket covers Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place 2 14 Using the Printer 8 To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper attach the paper guide Hold it horizontally and fit its notches over the printer s mounting posts Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you feel it click 9 Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark 10 Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with the paper feed knob Turn the knob until the perforation between pages is just above the print head Then turn on the printer 11 Make sure the printer cover is closed When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically If you want to change the position where printing begins on the page press LF FF to advance the page to the next top of form position and then follow the steps on page 2 5 to adjust the loading position To eject the paper tear off the paper entering the printer then press the LF FF button to feed the paper forward Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous forms your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types including multi part forms labels and envelopes Before printing on special paper you need to change the paper thickness setting Caution When printing on multi part
37. holder shaft through the center of the paper roll 5 Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder Orient the roll so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll Then turn on the printer 6 Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide for single sheets and insert it into the printer path for single sheets until you feel resistance 2 80 Using the Printer 7 Install the paper guide Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark Then slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark Color upgrade kit The optional color upgrade kit C83208 includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit Here s how to install the kit 1 Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover Slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it out as shown below Using the Printer 2 31 2 Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer with the gear facing the center of the printer Push it down firmly to fit the metal pins into the slots 3 4 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer then slide the plastic part on the color ribbon to the center of the cartridge 2 32 Using the Printer 5 Turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon 6 Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the prin
38. ine Spacing ESC An 65 41 Select n 72 inch Line Spacing Appendix A 11 ASCII Dec Hex ESC J n 74 4A VT 11 OB ESC B nn 66 42 ESC b c nn 98 62 ESC c 47 2F Horizontal motion ASCII Dec Hex ESC ln 108 6C ESC O n 81 51 BS 8 08 ESC eOn 101 65 ESCeln 101 65 ESC f On 102 66 ESCf1n 102 66 HT 9 09 ESC D nn 68 44 A 12 Appendix Description Perform n 216 inch Line Feed Tab Vertically Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs entered in ascending order last n should be 0 Set Vertical Tabs in Channels The c selects a channel for the vertical tabs which must be between 0 7 Select Vertical Tab Channel Description Set Left Margin n Left margin column Set Right Margin n Right margin column Backspace Set Horizontal Tab Increments 1 Horizontal tab interval in spaces nx 21 at 10 cpi 25 at 12 cpi or 36 in condensed modes Set Vertical Tab Increments n Vertical tab interval in lines Horizontal Skip n Number of spaces to skip Vertical Skip n Number of lines to skip Tab Horizontally Set Horizontal Tabs Up to 32 tabs entered in ascending order last n should be 0 Overall printing style ASCII Dec Hex Description ESC xn 120 78 Select NLO or Draft n 1 NLO 0 Draft ESC k n 107 6B Select NLO Font n 0 Roman 1 Sans Serif ESC n 33 21 Master Select To find the value of n add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below n 0 10cpi 16 Double Strike 1 1
39. inter For instructions see page 1 16 The font selected on the control panel does not print Your software may be overriding your control panel setting Check the font setting in your software program The print position is not what you expected Printing starts too high or too low on the page or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page See Getting the results you expect on page 2 6 Also it is possible to turn the platen to make minor adjustments to the loading position for the current page only Do not turn the platen if you are printing labels Page length does not match the length of the paper Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary Troubleshooting 3 5 If you are using continuous paper change the page length in the Printer Setting mode See Changing the Printer Settings on page 2 20 Regular gaps occur in the printout One inch skip over perforation may be set Set skip over perforation to off in the Printer Setting mode See Changing the Printer Settings on page 2 20 Paper Handling Single sheets do not feed properly Paper does not feed Continuous paper may be left in the printer Remove the continuous paper Set the paper release lever to the single sheet position Insert a new sheet Move the paper a little to the left Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams Turn off the printer and pull out the paper Insert a new shee
40. intis faint Or unevel ys ia e A daa 3 4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 3 4 Printed characters are not what you expected 3 5 The print position is not what you expected 3 5 viii Paper blandlins acer dos vedo x 423 kupie gee e a 3 6 Single sheets do not feed properly 3 6 Continuous paper does not feed properly 3 7 OPHONS nar de e E a e 3 8 When you use the cut sheet feeder the paper does not feed POPE ds a aa aa adn 3 8 Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly o o o o oo oo ooo 3 9 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor continuous paper does not feed properly 3 10 With color upgrade kit installed printer doesn t operate A ives ot Re ee be ee 3 10 Appendix Printer Specttcauofis 3 5 AEREA A 2 A eredi edo Stick ates diovert ok ge a Gap Bind fe due 2d A 2 Paper Lr A 3 Mechanical ula y oiled E atl a Soe ie ELE n A 6 IGCHICAY 304 3 ah IA ee Mi oe A 6 Environmental ences da qoo vacia de dr da atc te dace A 7 Safety approvals x ea AA SASS SOUS A 7 Interface Specifications nored o dose wh de ob id A 7 Parallel interface specifications oo ls A 7 Serial interface specifications o oo oo A 8 Serial pin assignments a ge sch ose eS A 8 ter De LEES ret dosi stes cationic nd cd A 9 Command OUmmaby d x 6 Seta de aaa A 10 Sending printer co
41. inuous paper to the next top of form position You can also press LF FF to eject a page If you want to make sure the printer is working correctly you can also use this button to run the self test To start the self test hold down the LF FF button while you turn on the printer For complete instructions see page 1 10 PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to stop the printer temporarily during printing or the self test Press it again to resume activity PAPER PARK Press the FONT and LF FF buttons together to feed continuous paper backward to the paper park position See Printing with the push tractor MICRO ADJUST Feeds paper forward or backward to adjust the loading position See Adjusting the loading position Using the Printer 2 3 Selecting fonts Sans Serifo e Drafte o Draft Condensede e is Pap W YY Micro Adjust lt To choose one of the four internal fonts listed on the control panel press the FONT button The two font lights come on N and go off O to show the current selection Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available selections then stop when you reach the desired font Y our selection stays in effect until you change it again or turn off the printer However any font choices you make with your software will cancel your control panel selection The table below shows how the FONT lights appear for each selection 2 4 Using the Printer Printing
42. king DTR protocol XON XOFF protocol ETX ACK protocol selectable Parity check Odd even or no parity bit selectable Connector EIA standard 25 pin D SUB female connector Serial pin assignments A 8 The following table lists the serial connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals Pin No signal Direction Description o memesen EN EN LIN Ma Request to Send RTS RS Out Always positive Clear to Send CTS CS ignored 7 Signal Ground SG Return path for data control signals Reverse Channel Out Connected to Pin 20 20 Data Terminal Ready Out Positive when the printer is ready DTR ER to accept data and negative when the printer is not ready Appendix Printer Settings The table below lists the printer settings that you can change from the control panel Underlined options indicate the factory default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized some factory default settings may vary by country To change a setting see Changing the Printer Settings in Chapter 2 1 inch skip over perforation Character table US model USA Italic France Italic Germany Italic UK Italic Denmark Italic Sweden Italic Italy Italic Spain 1 Italic PC437 850 860 861 863 865 BRASCII Abicomp All other models USA Italic France Italic Germany Italic UK Italic Denmark Italic Sweden Italic Italy Italic Spain 1 Italic PC437 850 852 853 855 8
43. ly If ribbon consumption or paper jamming increase use a higher erade of paper Appendix A 3 Labels Size Thickness Weight Envelopes Size Thickness Weight 102 to 254 mm 4 to 10 inches width for backing sheet 63 5 x 23 8 mm 2 50 x 0 94 inches minimum for a label 0 07 to 0 09 mm 0 0028 to 0 0035 inches for backing sheet 0 16 to 0 19 mm 0 0063 to 0 0075 inches total 64 g m 17 Ib for label only I Use only continuous type labels and use them only with the tractor LJ Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions No 6 166 x 92 mm 6 5 x 3 6 inches No 10 240 x 104 mm 9 5 x 4 1 inches 0 16 to 0 48 mm 0 0063 to 0 019 inches 45 to 90 g m 12 to 24 Ib I Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions Roll paper optional not available in some countries Width Diameter Thickness Weight A 4 Appendix 213 to 219 mm 8 38 to 8 62 inches Up to 127 mm 5 0 inches 0 07 to 0 09 mm 0 0028 to 0 0035 inches 52 to 64 g m 14 to 17 Ib Printable area Single sheets and envelopes A The minimum top margin is 5 3 mm 0 2 inches B The minimum left margin is 3 mm 0 12 inches The minimum right margin is 3 mm 0 12 inches However the maximum printable width is 203 mm 8 inches C The minimum bottom margin is 9 0 mm 0 35 inches Continuous paper gt gt ON A w w o
44. mmands 4 se pc er pote eme ha A 10 Using the command summary A 10 ENS OPETI HOI 429 5 ia Baio en sd de A 11 Data CONTON e ae oe ies ARE A 11 Vertical MoOt R 292 a Sce eom ooi A ee di ae A 11 Horizontal Monon 2 6 2 63 Ee ap Ar REC A 12 Overall poule Style s amp h Scho hie Roe i Sob oe o LK A 13 Print size and character width A 13 Print enhancement visitors Reba EIE a A 13 Word Processing epale sane oe A 14 ix Charactertables o lio tba ed ds ss a ek A 14 User defined characters A 15 COOP DEB ctw a be a aa A 16 TADOS y tt eae docete eS CORE TIC ult Sop ares A 16 Index Introduction Features Your Epson 9 pin dot matrix printer offers these outstanding features Ly E High speed printing Print up to 220 characters per second cps in 10 cpi draft mode Quiet operation You ll notice the benefit of quiet printing in your work environment Simple control panel Three buttons and three lights give you fingertip access to most printer functions Two built in interfaces parallel and EIA 232D serial Detachable push and pull tractor Feed continuous paper with ease and print on single sheets without removing the continuous paper supply Compact design This printer fits neatly into available space in your home or office Longer printable area Print up to 66 lines on A4 size or 62 lines on standard letter paper IBM 2380 printer emulation mo
45. mre ae a Yoiename ome E essem Dee O aser ER wo wes esswwos a e EN PC 851 Greek 25 BRASCII Brazilian Portuguese PC 853 Turkish 26 Abicomp Brazilian Portuguese PC 855 Cyrillic Pats MAZOWIA Poland PC 860 Portuguese EJEM Code MJK CSFR 1 1 16 3 5 7 meo fa o muemmem E a o EC wew Available only in certain areas Available in North South American version only 10 11 ASCII Dec Hex Description ESC Rn 82 52 Select an International Character Set n 0 USA 7 Spain I 1 France 8 Japan 2 Germany 9 Norway 3 U K 10 Denmark II 4 DenmarkI 11 Spain II 5 Sweden 12 Latin America 6 Italy ESC 6 54 36 Printable Code Area Expansion ESC 7 55 37 Enable Upper Control Codes User defined characters ASCII Dec Hex Description ESC amp nn 38 26 Define User Defined Characters ESC 0n0 58 3A Copy ROM into RAM n 0 Roman 1 Sans Serif Appendix A 15 ASCII ESC n Color printing ASCII ESC rn Graphics ASCII ESC K n1 n2 ESC L n1 n2 ESC Y n1 n2 ESC Z n1 n2 ESC mn1 n2 ESC sn ESC m n1 n2 A 16 Appendix Dec 37 Dec 114 Dec Z9 76 89 90 42 63 94 Hex 29 Hex 72 Hex 4B 4C 59 5A 2A 3F 5E Description Select User Defined Set n 0 Normal set 1 User defined set Description Select printing color The variable n selects the printing color according to the table below 0 Bl
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47. n the next page or that it prints the last few lines from one page onto the next This happens because single sheet handling differs slightly from continuous paper handling It s easy to adjust the printer so that you get the right results Simply change some of the settings in your software program as described below 1 When you install a software program it normally asks you what printer you are using Make sure you choose the correct printer See Chapter 1 for instructions 2 Many programs have an option that you can use to set the maximum lines per page If you are using standard 8 1 2x 11 inch paper set the lines per page to 61 Note To find the right lines per page setting for paper that is not 6 1 2 x 11 create a test document using your software program Set your top and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file of numbered lines from 1 to 66 When you print your file notice the last number printed on the first page This is your maximum lines per page setting 3 If your program doesn t have a lines per page setting try decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin or both until you get the results you want 4 Youcan also try adjusting the form length setting For a standard 8 1 2 x 11 inch page try setting the form length to 10 inches 5 Some programs let you indicate whether you are using single sheets or continuous paper Make sure you choose single sheets 2 6 Using the Printer Printing
48. nce to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures J Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna LJ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver JJ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 1 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r
49. ngs in the table The printer beeps twice each time you press the FONT button while in a submenu table 9 When the control panel lights match your desired setting press the PAUSE button to make your selection The printer saves the new setting and returns to Table B 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 for each additional setting you want to change or skip to step 11 to exit the Printer Setting mode 11 When you are finished turn the printer off Any settings you have made remain in effect until you change them again Printer setting descriptions This section describes all the settings available in the Printer Setting mode Character spacing When you select 10 cpi the printer prints 10 characters per inch cpi When you select 12 cpi it prints 12 characters per inch Shape of zero The printer prints the zero character with a slash 0 when the setting is on or no slash 0 when the setting is off Skip over perforation When you turn on this feature the printer skips over the perforations of continuous paper providing a 1 inch margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next Because most software programs set their own top and bottom margins you should use this feature only if your program does not provide them This feature does not affect single sheet paper 2 22 Using the Printer Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different language
50. on These tips will help you get good results 3 Load multi part forms with the tractor only not in the cut sheet feeder or paper guide For instructions see Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2 7 QJ Use only multi part forms that are joined by spot gluing and that are free of wrinkles and waves Never load multi part forms joined by metal staples tape or continuous gluing 3 If you need to adjust the loading position use your software program or change the loading position as described on page 2 5 3 When you use side crimped multi part forms the copies may not align with the original If this happens raise the paper guide Labels You must use the tractor as a pull tractor to print on labels Keep these tips in mind 3 Choose labels mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes made for use with a tractor Do not print labels as single sheets because the shiny backing sheet almost always slips a little 3 You load labels the same way you load continuous paper except that the paper thickness lever should be set to 1 See page 2 11 for loading instructions Using the Printer 2 17 3 Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity use them only under normal operating conditions Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area See the Appendix for specifications J Don t leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs they curl around the platen and may jam
51. on Single Sheets You can use the paper guide to print on single sheets with a width of 182 mm 7 2 inches to 257 mm 10 1 inches Note You can install an optional cut sheet feeder to load up to 50 sheets automatically See page 2 24 for details Loading single sheets You load single sheets as shown in Running the Self Test in Chapter 1 For normal use turn on the printer without pressing any other buttons When the printer receives data it begins to print Caution ul Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off Otherwise you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position Adjusting the loading position If you want to adjust the position where printing begins on the page follow these steps these instructions also work when using the pull or push tractor 1 With paper loaded hold down the PAUSE button until the printer beeps once and the FONT lights begin to flash 2 Pressthe LF FF button to feed the paper forward or press the FONT button to feed the paper backward Press either button as many times as necessary until you reach the desired position 3 Tocomplete the adjustment press the PAUSE button or send data from your computer Using the Printer 2 5 Getting the results you expect When you print on single sheets you may notice that the printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low o
52. paper feed knob The first step in assembling the printer is installing the paper feed knob 1 Insert the knob into the hole on the printer s side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft 2 Push firmly on the paper feed knob until it fits against the printer case 1 4 Setting Up the Printer Attaching the paper supports You should install the paper supports before you begin using the printer 1 Raise the paper guide Hold one of the paper supports and push the tips into the notches on the edge guide 2 Repeat for the other paper support Lower the paper guide Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet Setting Up the Printer 1 5 1 Open the printer cover to the upright position then pull it up to remove it Warning Never move the print head while the printer is turned on this can damage the printer Also if you have just used the printer let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch tt 2 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer 1 6 Setting Up the Printer 3 Turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install 4 Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots Setting Up the Prin
53. r 2 15 18 Specifications interface A 7 8 printer A 2 7 T Tractor 2 32 pull 2 11 15 push 2 7 11 unit 2 28 29 Troubleshooting 3 1 11 U Unpacking printer 1 2 Upgrade kit color 2 31 34 Using command summary A 10 control panel 2 24 parallel interface 1 13 14 printer 2 1 34 serial interface 1 15 16 W Warnings cautions and notes 2 Where to get help for United Kingdom users iv for United States users iii Windows Microsoft 1 17 Z Zero shape of 2 22 Index 3 4 Index EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA INC 20770 Madrona Ave P O Box 2842 Torrance CA 90509 2842 Phone 800 922 8911 Fax 310 782 5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Z lpicher StraBe 6 40549 Dusseldorf Germany Phone 0211 56030 Fax 0211 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 70 GIBBES STREET CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW Phone 2 9903 9000 Fax 2 9903 9177 EPSON HONG KONG LTD Rooms 4706 10 47 F China Resources Bldg 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong Phone 2585 4300 Fax 2827 7083 EPSON ITALIA S p A V le F lli Casiraghi 427 20099 Sesto S Giovanni MI Italy Phone 2 262331 Fax 2 2440750 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Hirooka Office 80 Harashinden Hirooka Shiojiri shi Nagano ken 399 0785 Japan EPSON UK LTD Campus 100 Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Herts HP2 7TJ U K Phone 44 01442 261144 Fax 44 01442 227227 EPSON FRANCE S A 68 bis rue Marjoli
54. rocket units to match the width of the paper Be sure that the sprocket units on both the tractors are aligned so that the paper is not crooked 2 28 Using the Printer 5 Open the sprocket covers Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket units and adjust the sprocket units as necessary See Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2 7 Close the sprocket covers 6 If there is slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors turn the knob on the right side of the pull tractor to remove the slack 7 See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place 8 Re install the printer cover and the paper guide Roll paper holder The optional roll paper holder 8310 allows you to use your printer with 8 5 inch roll paper like that used with telex machines To use the roll paper holder follow the steps below This option is not available in all countries 1 Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide Using the Printer 2 29 2 Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer 3 Push the paper release lever to the single sheet position Caution Be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder when lifting the printer Only the printer s weight holds it in place 4 Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across Slide the roll paper
55. rol simple printer operations such as line feeding form feeding loading and ejecting paper and selecting fonts with the buttons on the control panel The control panel lights show the printer s status and the current font Lights and buttons PAUSE light The orange PAUSE light is on when the printer stops printing Each time you turn on the printer the light flashes briefly and the beeper sounds four times When the printer is out of paper the light flashes and the beeper sounds three times The light also flashes when you can tear off the last sheet at the edge of the printer cover The PAUSE light goes on and the beeper sounds five times if an error occurs FONT 1 and FONT 2 lights The green FONT lights 1 and 2 indicate the current font setting For more about selecting fonts see page 2 4 FONT button 2 2 Press the FONT button during normal operation to cycle through the printer fonts listed on the control panel When you press the button the FONT lights change to indicate your current selection For more about choosing a font see page 2 4 Using the Printer If you hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer you enter the Printer Setting mode where you can change many of the printer s settings For more about printer settings see page 2 19 LF FF button During normal operation you can press this button briefly to feed paper line by line Hold it down to load a single sheet or to advance cont
56. s See the Appendix for specific characters Auto line feed When the auto line feed feature is on each carriage return CR code is accompanied by a line feed LF code If your printed text is unexpectedly double spaced set this feature to off If text lines print on top of each other set it to on Page length This option is available only when you use continuous paper with the tractor You can set the page length to 8 5 11 12 70 6 5 5 7 17 14 8 6 4 3 5 or 3 inches Auto tear off When you use continuous paper with the push tractor this feature advances the paper perforation to the tear off position where you can easily tear off the printed pages When the printer receives data it automatically reverses the paper to the top of form position and starts printing so you can use all of the next sheet When you use the tractor to print on labels set this feature to off Tractor When you use the tractor as a pull or push tractor leave this option set to Single If you install an optional tractor and use both tractors as a push pull tractor set it to Double Interface When this feature is set to Auto the printer automatically switches to the active interface until the end of the print job when no data is received from the selected interface for a specified amount of time either 10 seconds or 30 seconds You can also specify either the serial interface or the parallel interface Using the Printer 2 23 Bit rate p
57. s and the printer stops abruptly Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam a ribbon jam or other problems Let the printer cool Then try to print again If the printer still does not print correctly contact your dealer The beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on An error has occurred Turn off the printer and turn it on again If the PAUSE light stays on check for a paper jam or ribbon jam If there is no jam contact your dealer or a qualified service person If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and continuous paper make sure the paper release lever is in the correct position The print is faint or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly See page 1 5 The printout is faint The ribbon may be worn out Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1 5 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is missing in the printout The print head is damaged Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced 3 4 Troubleshooting Dots are missing in random positions Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose Re install the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1 5 Printed characters are not what you expected The typestyles or characters you sent with your software did not print Check that the software is correctly configured for your pr
58. s the copies may not align with the original If this happens raise the paper guide to keep the printing position accurate Troubleshooting 3 7 The paper does not eject properly The page may be too long Tear off the fresh supply of paper and eject the page from the printer Use only paper that is within the specified length range described in the Appendix When you switch between single sheets and continuous paper the beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on You may have tried to change the paper release lever position while paper remained in the printer Return the paper release lever to the previous position and eject the paper Then change the paper release lever position Options When you use the cut sheet feeder the paper does not feed properly The paper does not feed The cut sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer Re install it as described on page 2 25 Make sure the paper release lever is pushed back to the single sheet position You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut sheet feeder s bin Paper may be jammed near the print head Look for a paper jam Make sure the edge guide positions are correct Position the edge guides at the diamond shaped guide marks There may be only one sheet left in the bin Add more paper 3 8 Troubleshooting Two or more sheets feed at one time You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut sheet feeder s bin You may have forgott
59. t straight into the paper guide Make sure you re using the right type of paper See the paper specifications in the Appendix Make sure the printer cover is closed Paper does not eject completely Use the LF FF button to eject the page Make sure the printer cover is closed 3 6 Troubleshooting The paper may be too long Use paper that is within the specified range See the paper specifications in the Appendix Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper Check that the paper release lever is pulled forward to the continuous paper position If not turn off the printer move the lever and turn it on again The paper may have come off the tractor Reattach the paper to the tractor Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter 3 feet of the printer Make sure the printer cover is closed Make sure the edge guide postions are correct Position the edge guides at the diamond shaped guide marks Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned with each other Also make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are closed Check that the paper size and thickness are within the specified range See the paper specifications in the Appendix When you use side crimped multi part form
60. t to contact the software manufacturer for an update Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel 2 25 xau S42 9 eS bs 2 2 Elehits and buttons 1 2 3 953 3 ach qiie Eee ee Ae ears 2 2 oelecump ODS a i a hk Ae ar Arte bulis c ae REA 2 4 Printing On Single Sheets x4 xoxo EO o ERS 2 5 Loacine Singl sheels s resi ada da vs Hee oS 2 5 Getting the results you expect o o o o ooo ooo 2 6 Printing on Continuous Paper o o oo ooo 2 7 Printing with the push tractor 2 7 Switching back to single sheets 2 11 Printing with the pull tractor 2 11 Prinbne on Special Paper a rec Deme RR 2 15 Adjusting the paper thicknesslever 2 16 Multipart forms 2 6 V AA S UE etos 2 17 Labels cea dad tea Le Jod efe dre ds a 2 17 Envelopes 42 eh e le eti d e doe ie Nea Eee s 2 18 Changing the Printer Settings o o 2 19 Printer setting descriptions o ooo 2 22 Installing and Using Options o ooo ooo oo 2 24 Cutesheetiecdel s a4 ok amp ai E 2 24 Pull Tractor UE ERA 2 28 Roll paper holder a 45 taba Roe dera rd de doer 2 29 Color uperade KU 2 6 EI eoe e IHR I OA 2 31 Using the Printer 2 1 Using the Control Panel Font I eer Romano O Sans Serifo e Drafte o Draft Condensede e EUN iPaper Park W W Micro Adjust lt gt You can cont
61. tensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to normal operation If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer imss ar e 44084 4 5 1 2 Choosing a place for the printer o o 1 3 Assembling the Printer 4 tds eue spe der pad dey tara d 1 4 Installing the paper feed knob o oo 1 4 Attaching the paper supports ooo o 1 5 Installing the ribbon cartridge o 1 5 Plussme in the printer 23e od aide dere o d 1 9 Running the Self Test aida ad aaa ta EE ARS 1 10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1 13 Using the parallel interface oo 1 13 Using the sertal interlace e dva dor daa RICE Rs 1 15 Seltine Up YOUFSONWAHIe susut rene aa 1 16 Microsoft Windows 3 1 and all Windows programs 1 17 Using non Windows software o o ooo 1 18 Setting Up the Printer 1 1 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items Printer Printout guide W M f Paper feed knob Paper supports C Y 7 Ribbon cartridge N Power cord In some locations the power cord is attached to the printer Caution ul There are several versions of this printer designed for different voltages and it is not possible to change the voltage If the l
62. ter 1 7 5 Use a pointed object such as a ball point pen to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide Turn the ribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place it should not be twisted or creased 6 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly 7 Re install and close the printer cover When the printing becomes faint you need to replace the ribbon cartridge To remove the old ribbon cartridge first move the print head to the center of the printer Then remove the cartridge by lifting the posts on the either side and taking it out of the printer 1 8 Setting Up the Printer Plugging in the printer 1 Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off It is off when the N side of the switch is pressed down ZF US Y 2 Check the label on the bottom of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet Caution If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match contact your dealer for assistance Do not plug in the power cord 3 Ifthe power cord is not attached to the printer connect it to the AC inlet on the printer 4 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet Setting Up the Printer 1 9 Running the Self Test 1 10 The built in self test function demonstrates that the printer is working properly You can run the test with either continuous paper or single sheets
63. ter slots 7 Turn the ribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place it should not be twisted or creased 8 Replace the printer cover Using the Printer 2 33 After you install the color ribbon cartridge run the self test as shown on page 1 10 If the top or bottom edge of the characters in the self test are a different color from the rest adjust the ribbon angle Check the characters printed in red If the top edge is blue move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward If the bottom edge is yellow move the lever backward Then print another self test to check your adjustment Repeat this process until the ribbon is properly adjusted Note When you print using the color ribbon the print speed is reduced To switch to the black ribbon remove the color ribbon as shown in the manual that comes with the color upgrade kit then install the black ribbon as shown on page 1 5 You do not have to remove the motor unit 2 34 Using the Printer Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions eee ees 3 2 Powerbu pply a 2 04 ESA AAA A 92 Power is not being supplied sn 3 2 LAME sisters Rs o as pub 3 3 The printer does not print idad ii e ee 3 3 The print is faint or uneven 2 2 20 00000008 3 4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 3 4 Printed characters are not what you expected 3 5 The print position is not what you expected
64. the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark Using the Printer 2 27 Note To remove the paper guide from the cut sheet feeder press both release tabs and pull out the paper guide You can easily switch between continuous paper and cut sheet feeder operation See Switching back to single sheets in Chapter 2 for details Note When you print several pages of continuous paper fold the first printed page forward at the perforation after the perforation emerges from below the printer cover This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly and prevents paper jams Pull Tractor unit An additional pull tractor C800308 is available as an option You can improve the performance of continuous paper handling by using two tractors at the same time This is especially useful with continuous pre printed forms multi part forms and labels When you use two tractors set Tractor in the Printer Setting mode to Double See page 2 23 for more information 1 Make sure the paper release lever is pulled forward to the continuous paper position Install the built in tractor in the push tractor position Install the optional tractor in the pull tractor position 2 Load continuous paper on the sprocket units of the push tractor See Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2 7 3 Turn on the printer Hold down the LF FF button to feed paper one page 4 Release the sprocket lock levers of the pull tractor and adjust the sp
65. this section describes the easier way with single sheets 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper release lever is pushed back to the single sheet position Raise the paper guide upright Caution ul You should use paper at least 210 mm or 8 1 4 inches wide to run the self test otherwise the print head prints directly on the platen Setting Up the Printer 2 While holding down the LF FF button turn on the printer The PAUSE light flashes 3 Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper Setting Up the Printer 1 11 4 Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance The printer loads the sheet automatically Press the PAUSE button then the printer begins to print Caution Always close the printer cover while the printer is printing The printer cover helps the paper feed 5 To stop printing temporarily press the PAUSE button 6 To end the self test make sure the printer is not printing Press LF FF to eject the sheet then turn off the printer Here is part of a typical self test printout Note If the self test did not print satisfactorily see Chapter 3 If it prints correctly go on to the next section 1 12 Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer includes both a Centronics compatible parallel interface and
66. with the push tractor o o o 2 7 Switching back to single sheets 2 11 Printing with the pull tractor 2 11 Printinge on Special Paper sese ps eee Bie Gos 2 15 Adjusting the paper thickness lever 2 16 MU part OMS sico AAA 2 17 E A Roe dieu aea d dra RH ee a E e 2 17 Envelopes uut dog eden qe incerto ee uo dior Bek Gos 2 18 Chaneme the Printer Seuings 65 4 44 5 6 eke RR EE 2 19 Printer setting descriptions llle 2 22 Character spacing miso dese oR ES OS 2 22 SNAPS OLZCLO b 4 6 4 as die ut ric ee Ry aes 2 22 Skip over perforation o ooo o 2 22 Character table a dee A oe Se 2729 AUTO Ime feeds uei io hoo e ete to dedo a 2 29 Page lenei os 22 EIA AAA 2 29 Auto feat OM i ereke dodo rere dte deseri de de dee 2 29 TRACIOLA mde deett Ud eod e b oU Ped Reid 2 23 TTET ICE P VT 2 24 Bit rate parity bit data length and ETX ACK 2 24 Installing and Using Options llle 2 24 Cut sheet feeder s edo oo Seda aeo oe 2 24 Pull Tractor WES amp e unies ires o enim Rie ehh Se Rm EL 2 28 Rol paper holder ueris wie oma aida e n 2 29 Color aperade kib 2 4 64 00 0 em eo SEC LS 2 31 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Problems a d DORIUODS e mes o p oe ES na F2 lOWSrFODUDDI uei ds te uto scm a ACRAS 22 Poweris not bee supplied aaa neigen PH SB F2 PADIN 228 deed 3er dE dedo Io Ie eh eh a 3 3 Te Printer does mot Plena edo 3 3 The pr
67. xplained The parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters usually n The examples below show how the parameters are indicated ESC is a command with no parameters ESC U 1 0 is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it off ESC K n1 n2 is a command with two parameters ESC D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters For further information about using printer commands see the comprehensive ESC P Reference Manual published by Epson Appendix Printer operation ASCII Dec Hex Description ESC O 64 40 Initialize Printer DC1 17 11 Select Printer DC3 19 13 Deselect Printer ESC s 1 0 115 73 Turn Half Speed Mode On Off ESC 60 3C Select Unidirectional Mode one line ESC U 1 0 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On Off ESC 8 56 38 Disable Paper Out Detection ESC 9 57 39 Enable Paper Out Detection BEL 7 07 Beeper Data control ASCII Dec Hex Description CR 13 0D Carriage Return CAN 24 18 Cancel Line DEL 127 7F Delete Character Vertical motion ASCII Dec Hex Description FF 12 0C Form Feed ESCC n 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines 1 Number of lines ESCCOn 67 43 Set Page Length in Inches n Number of inches ESCNn 78 AE Set Skip Over Perforation n Number of lines ESCO 79 4F Cancel Skip Over Perforation LF 10 0A Line Feed ESC 0 48 30 Select 1 8 inch Line Spacing ESC 1 49 31 Select 7 72 inch Line Spacing ESC 2 50 32 Select 1 6 inch Line Spacing ESC 3 n 51 33 Select n 216 inch L

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