Epson Dot Matrix LX
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1. 29 Multipatt done es sehe A AEA A EN AA E 30 Labels ma N Dre re NT oA cot a T AEn 31 Envelopes tee ee ae 31 Contents 3 3 Using the Control Panel DUT SANG Lights sun Pl 33 Selecting a Built in Font yA tentacle ik ok ia il in 35 Changing the Printer s Default Settings 2 22 22 36 Using Default Setting mode un a ste 37 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators ame are Seok aca a 39 Clearing a Paper Jan ee ee ee 41 Printing a Self Tests once et nuaran rrarena ren 41 Where To Get Help u a ccna nnc tint tee eh 43 Purchase supplies and accessories 00 0000005 43 5 Product Information Safety Informati n ia ae 45 Hot Parts Caltomsymbol trieben 45 Important Safety Instructions m ae cles ccws 3 45 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 4 Saks sty osha beaut cacao een 47 FOP Cana Tan users ans ee 47 Declaration of Conformity scbsie ics ey ata tes Nee Wage ase ane 47 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty 004 48 4 Contents Introduction This manual covers the following basic information to get you started using your printer D Setting up the printer D Paper handling 4 Using the control panel 1 Troubleshooting LY Product information For detailed information about your printer refer to the online Reference Guide which you ll copy to your computer when you install the printer software It2. 12 Setting Up the Printer Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer you need to install the printer software on the CD ROM that came with your printer The software includes the printer driver and Epson Status Monitor 3 which displays printer status information and notifies you of printer errors Note m m Installing the printer software may require administrator privileges Ask your administrator for more information Ifa New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears when you turn on your computer click Cancel and turn off the printer You cannot install the software that way Follow these steps to install the software and on screen Reference Guide 1 Make sure that Windows is running and that the printer is connected to your computer but turned OFF Insert the printer software CD ROM into the CD ROM or DVD drive The Installation screen appears lt lt EPSON LX 300 I CD ROM gt gt Please select from the following items gt Install Printer Software Fea 3 gt Om Install Reference Guide lt Cay Epson Product Registration Note If the installation screen does not appear double click Setup exe on the CD ROM Select Install Printer Software and click 2 Read the License Agreement and click Accept Setting Up the Printer 13 5 When the following screen appears turn on the printer 4 gt
3. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer then tum the printer on The program will search for the printer and automatically configure the port TR N TEN 2 If you want to configure the printer port manually or if your printer is connected via a network click Manual Manual Cancel 6 After the printer software has been installed you see the Installation screen again Select Install Reference Guide and click gt 7 To register your printer select Epson Product Registration and click gt Follow the on screen instructions 8 When you re done click IB to exit the installation For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs you need to select the printer you re using from the printer list in your application If the list in your application does not include the LX 300 II choose the first available printer from the following list LX 300 JX 80 LX 300 EX 800 LX 8 10 850 Any FX printer LX 800 860 Epson printer FX 850 Draft printer FX 860 800 Viewing the On screen Reference Guide To view the Reference Guide on your computer do either of the following 1 Double click the LX 300 II Reference Guide icon on your desktop U Click Start gt Programs or All Programs gt EPSON gt LX 300 Il Reference Guide gt LX 300 II Reference Guide 14 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Paper Handling This chapter covers the basic instructions y
4. 5 Pause Pisses F Micro Adjust Note 1 The printer has a minimum and a maximum top of form position If you try to adjust it beyond these limits the printer beeps and stops moving the paper 1 When the paper reaches the default top of form position the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly You can use the default position as a reference point when adjusting the top of form position 5 After you set the top of form position press the Pause button to exit the Micro Adjust mode Note 1 Your top of form position setting remains in effect until you change it even if you turn off the printer U The top margin setting made in some software applications overrides the top of form position setting you make with the Micro Adjust feature If necessary adjust the top of form position in your software T If you want to restore the printer s default top of form position you can reset the printer See page 37 for instructions 24 Paper Handling Advancing paper fo the tear off edge When the push tractor is installed you can use the tear off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer s tear off edge when you finish printing You can then easily tear off the printed document When you resume printing the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top of form position so you can save the paper normally lost between documents You can use the tear off f
5. Adjust feature See Adjusting the top of form position on page 23 Caution Never use the paper feed knob to adjust the top of form position this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position The paper automatically feeds back to the loading position the next time you print Removing a printed document from the push tractor Follow these steps to remove the printed document 1 Press the Tear Off Font button The paper moves to the tear off position and the Tear Off Font lights start flashing 2 Open the printer cover then tear off the printed document using the tear off edge on the paper tension unit Paper tension unit Note If your paper s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear off edge you can adjust the tear off position using the Micro Adjust feature See Adjusting the tear off position on page 26 3 Close the printer cover When you resume printing the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top of form position and starts printing 18 Paper Handling To feed continuous paper backward to the standby position where you can remove the paper first tear off any printed sheets Then press the Load Eject button Open the sprocket covers on the tractor and remove the paper Caution Always tear off your printed document before you press the Load Eject button Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam Switching between contin
6. Caution Check the printer and other items carefully for tape and packing materials there may be more than is shown above Setting Up the Printer 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer m m Place the printer on a flat stable surface Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity Keep it away from direct sunlight strong light heat sources or excessive moisture or dust Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord Position the power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations Use a grounded power outlet do not use an adapter plug Assembling the Printer 1 2 3 Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged Insert the paper knob Attach the USB cable holder to the back of the printer as shown below then lift it up 8 Setting Up the Printer 4 5 Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the tabs on the printer Then lift up the paper guide and push it into the printer slightly to lock it in place To install the ribbon cartridge you need to remove the printer cover F
7. EXCEED YOUR VISION 9 pin Dot Matrix Printer LX 300 I1 User s Guide 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 electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers 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 the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized 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 for 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 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials Epson encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying of copyrighted material in ce
8. ad Replace the printer cover but leave it open Paper Handling 13 Turn on the printer 14 Set the Auto tear off feature in the Default Setting mode to Off otherwise the paper may jam See page 36 for more information When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically If you want to change the position where printing begins on the page press the LF FF button to advance the page to the next top of form position and then see the next section 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 Adjusting the top of form position The top of form position is the position on the page where the printer starts printing If your printing appears too high or too low on the page you can use the Micro Adjust feature to adjust the top of form position Caution Never use the paper feed knob to adjust the top of form position this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded 2 Remove the printer cover 3 Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds The printer beeps and the Pause light starts flashing as the printer enters Micro Adjust mode Paper Handling 23 4 Press the LF FF button to move the top of form position higher on the page or press the Load Eject button to move the top of form position lower on the page
9. ate the tractor up to pull it away from the printer 20 Paper Handling 5 Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the printer as shown below and tilt it back until you feel it lock into place 7 Feed the paper into the rear paper slot as shown below and pull it up Position the paper using the scale on the printer as a guide Printing starts to the right of the position marked O under the paper now Paper Handling 21 10 11 12 Slide the left sprocket so its pins are aligned with the holes in the paper and push the blue lock lever to lock the sprocket in place Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper but do not lock it Move the paper supports midway between the two sprockets 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 to remove any slack in the paper and then lock it in place Note Remove any remaining slack by gently pulling the paper from the back 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 Turn the paper feed knob to adjust the paper position The perforation between pages should be just above the print he
10. describes all the printer s functions optional products printer software troubleshooting and technical specifications See Viewing the On screen Reference Guide on page 14 for more information As you read your documentation please keep the following in mind Notes contain important information and useful tips about using your printer u Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Options By adding options such as a cut sheet feeder or roll paper holder you can further expand your printer s capabilities See the Reference Guide for more information You can purchase ribbon cartridges paper manuals and accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales Introduction 5 6 Introduction Chapter I Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items I Knob Ribbon cartridge Paper guid Si a Paper supports N USB cable holder Printer software Carefully remove all the protective materials from the printer as shown below before you assemble or turn it on Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future
11. eature in two ways D Manually by pressing the printer s Tear Off Font button 4 Automatically by turning on the Auto tear off function in Default Setting mode Using the Tear Off button After the printer finishes printing your document check that the Tear Off Font lights are not flashing Then press the Tear Off Font button The printer advances the paper to the tear off edge Note If the Tear Off Font lights are flashing the paper is in the tear off position If you press the Tear Off Font button again the printer feeds your paper to the next top of form position Advancing paper to the tear off position automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tear off position you need to turn on the Auto tear off mode and select the appropriate page length for continuous paper in Default Setting mode For instructions see Changing the Printer s Default Settings on page 36 When Auto tear off is on the printer automatically advances the paper to the tear off position whenever it receives a full page of data or a form feed command followed by no more data Paper Handling 25
12. irst flip the cover open all the way and then pull it straight off the printer Setting Up the Printer 9 Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and gently turn the ribbon tightening knob counterclockwise to take up any slack in the ribbon Use your hand to slide the print head to the middle of the printer then insert the ribbon cartridge as shown below and make sure it clicks into place Use a pencil point or similar object to guide the ribbon between the print head and the ribbon guide Be careful not to twist or crease the ribbon Then turn the ribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place 10 Setting Up the Printer 10 Replace the printer cover and close it Connecting the Printer Attach the power cord and connect the printer to your computer as follows 1 Connect the power cord to l the printer and to a ICH rounded electrical outlet Me o Td 2 Connect the printer to your computer using a USB parallel or serial interface cable as shown on the following page Setting Up the Printer 11 Connect firmly and route the cable through the USB cable holder IEEE1284 Parallel ai Connect firmly and fasten the screw RS 232C Serial Connect firmly and fasten Note You can connect cables to multiple interfaces simultaneously the printer switches automatically to the correct interface when it receives data
13. ou need to load and use continuous paper single sheets and special paper such as multipart forms and labels Printing on Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in either the push or pull position 1 Use the tractor in the push position if you want to be able to switch between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply or if you will be tearing off continuous paper sheet by sheet Follow the instructions in the next section The printer comes with the tractor installed in the push position I Use the tractor in the pull position if you will be printing on labels multipart forms or other documents that require a precise print position See Printing with the pull tractor on page 20 for instructions Printing with the push tractor Follow these steps to load continuous paper on the push tractor 1 Turn off the printer 2 Remove the printer cover and the paper guide and pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position Paper Handling 15 3 Unlock the sprockets on the tractor by pulling the blue lock levers forward 4 Slide the left sprocket so the pins are above the 0 mark on the printer scale beneath the tractor The printer starts printing to the right of the position marked 0 O mark 5 Push the lock lever back to lock it in place Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper but do no
14. rtain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Epson and Epson ESC P are registered trademarks and Exceed Your Vision is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Store and Epson Connection are service marks 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 ENERGY STAR CPD 21412R1 2006 Epson America Inc 11 06 Contents Introduction Options dete wo ache wate eg BENS Sato Ait aot erde 5 I Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer aus ce En 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer alias a sie kee 8 Assembling the LINER rire een Pea ee are 8 Connecting the Printer ar ran 11 Installing the Printer Software znas nase sahen roi Deis 13 For DOS programs eit tr de NER 14 Viewing the On screen Reference Guide 22 222 14 2 Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper 0 cece eee 15 Printing with the push tractor 000 15 Printing with the pull tractor ur aus eed en 20 Adjusting the top of form position 00 23 Advancing paper to the tear offedge 25 Printing on Single Sheets eee eek ee ae en 27 Printing on Special Paper nn nee en 29 Adjusting the paper thickness lever
15. t lock it Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprockets 6 Stack your continuous paper behind the printer Make sure there are no obstructions between the paper and the printer and that the paper is aligned squarely with the printer so it will feed in straight 16 Paper Handling 7 10 11 12 13 Make sure your paper has a clean straight leading edge Then open the sprocket covers and fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins Close the covers Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place To separate 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 Replace the printer cover and close it Turn on the printer When using the push tractor it is a good idea to turn on the Auto tear off feature in Default Setting mode See Changing the Printer s Default Settings on page 36 Press the LF FF button to feed the paper to the loading position When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically Paper Handling 17 14 After you finish printing follow the steps in the next section to tear off your printed document If the first printed line on your page appears too high or too low you can change its position by using the Micro
16. uous paper and single sheets If you want to switch to single sheets while continuous paper is loaded in the push tractor position follow these steps 1 Tear off your printed document Caution Always tear off your printed document before you press the Load Eject button Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam 2 Press the Load Eject button to feed the paper backward to the standby position 3 Push the paper release lever back to the single sheet position 4 Follow the instructions on page 27 to load single sheets To switch back to continuous paper follow these steps 1 Press the Load Eject button to eject any sheet in the printer 2 Move the paper release lever to the continuous paper position 3 Press the LF FF button to load the paper on the tractor Paper Handling 19 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 below If your tractor is already installed in this position make sure the printer is turned off and skip to step 6 1 Turn off the printer then remove the printer cover and the paper guide 2 Remove the paper tension unit by gently squeezing the lock tabs and pulling it out of the printer 3 Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position 4 To remove the tractor from the push position gently squeeze the lock tabs on both sides and then rot
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