Epson LQ 300+ Matrix Printer
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1. EPSON a co1 00 Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide Paper release lever Knob Power switch Sprocket units Center support Tractor unit Buttons Light Romano O Prestige Y o Sans Serito e ScriptY e Courier O Drafto Y Draft Condensed e e YY YY Micro Adjust EPSON 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 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 unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or exduding 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 damages2. o ooo ooo ooo PODGDE aod ae O AN Paper iba finda aoa ds eden ed he dd ew ah EAR ed Mechanical y cares Goa eh as cb seh cere cst cat cosas ash and an ak a Electrical io cese ui ied Boe Mc el dee le Be Be he ee Be Environmental ovio gee we oe RO Aa dO Safety approvals o o oooooooooo ooo Interface Specifications ooo ooo ooo oo Parallel interface o ooo ooo ooo o Seral nt ac neos ias dd e dos Command Summary 2 00000000000 Sending printer commands 00 Using the command summary 0 General operation oo ooo o Paper feeding ria ed Bae ae Page format 2 0 000000 2c eee eee Print position motion 0 000 Font selection o ooo e e Font enhancement o ooo ooo o Ni vyeo e wpe eye oe Ae aceite eee hee 2 Character handling o o ooo Bit ijatna a a id aa ae da aiparedess Graphics maior a Color printing o oo o e Character Tables oocoomsrrmmm ssrsrsa cres Introduction Features Your EPSON 24 pin dot matrix printer offers these outstanding features a High speed printing Print up to 200 characters per second cps in 10 cpi draft mode Quiet operation You 1l notice the benefit of quiet printing in your work environment Simple control panel Three buttons and three lights give you finger
3. 2 Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward 2 8 Using the Printer 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 slide 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 Using the Printer 2 9 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 Note Do not use the knob to feed paper Otherwise the top of form position may be altered from the next page Make sure your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter 3 feet of the printer 2 10 Using the Printer 5 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 6 Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the diamond shaped guide mark Then slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark Using the Printer 2 11 7 Mak
4. 0 0 oo Printing on Single Sheets 04 Loading single sheets o o Getting the results you expect Printing on Continuous Paper 04 Printing in the push tractor position Printing in the pull tractor position Printing on Special Paper o oo oo Adjusting the paper thickness lever Multi part forms o o e Lado o Using the Printer Setting Mode o o o oo ooo Printer setting descriptions Changing the printer settings Installing and Using Options Single bin Cut Sheet Feeder Pull Tractor Uit o ooo o Color Upgrade Kit o oo o Using the Printer 2 1 Using the Control Panel Romano O Prestige Y o Font Muere Sans Serifo e ScriptY e Courier O Drafto Y aa Draft Condensede e i 2 Paper Park W YY Micro Adjust Y You can control simple printer operationssuch as line feeding form feeding loading and ejecting paper and selecting fontswith the buttons on the control panel The control panel lights show the printer s status and the current font Lights and buttons Pa use light The orange Pause light is on when the printer stops printing Each time you turn on the printer the light flashes briefly When the printer is out of paper the light flashes and the beeper sounds three times T
5. 1 See page 2 13 for loading instructions O Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity use them only under normal operating conditions O Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area See the Appendix for specifications QA Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs they curl around the platen and may jam when you resume printing 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 2 20 Using the Printer Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the paper guide m a Before loading an envelope set the paper thickness lever to position 4 or 5 See page 2 18 To load an envelope follow the steps used to load single sheets 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 Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area The print head must not go past the left or right edge of t
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7. o 0 ABCDEfghi0123456789 Draft condensed o ABCDE fghi0123456789 Q on off O flashing 2 4 Using the Printer Printing 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 Y ou can install an optional cut sheet feeder to load up to 50 sheets automatically See page 2 29 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 The Pause light flashes briefly and the printer loads the sheet automatically When the printer receives data 1t begins to print Note Do not use the knob to feed paper otherwise the loading position may be altered from the next page 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 you use 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 Press the 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 To complete the adjustment press the Pause button or send data from your computer Using the Printer 2 5 Getting the results you expect Wh
8. 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 and EPSON Stylus and EPSON ESC P 2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Action Printer is a trademark and EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Information Service CoreaDRAW is a registered trademark of Corel Systems Corporation IBM Proprinter is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Lotus and 1 2 3 are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may betrademarks of their respective owners EPSON disdaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright O 1994 by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano Japan Users 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 accord
9. other printers cannot use color ActionPrinter 3260 LQ 870 LQ 150 ActionPrinter 3250 LQ 860 Any LQ printer LQ 2550 EPSON printer LQ 570 Stylus 800 5 Choose the Install button A dialog box may instruct you to insert a diskette If necessary insert the diskette required 6 Choose the Setup button 7 Select the appropriate resolution SettingUpthePrinte 1 17 8 If you selected the LQ 860 LQ 2550 LQ 570 or LQ 870 printer select Sheet Feeder Bin 1 as the Paper Source This step is very important for proper page breaks in your documents 9 Choose the OK button 10 Highlight EPSON LQ 300 or the printer you added and click the button labeled Set As Default Printer 11 Click the Close button Using non Windows software From the list of printers box choose LQ 300 If neither printer is available choose the first available printer from the following list If you plan to use color you must choose either ActionPrinter 3260 LQ 150 LQ 860 or LQ 2550 The other printers cannot use color ActionPrinter 3260 LOQ 870 LQ 150 ActionPrinter 3250 LQ 860 Any LQ printer LQ 2550 EPSON printer LQ 570 Stylus 800 If your software does not list the LQ 300 you may want to contact the software manufacturer for an update 1 18 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel o o o o ooo o Lights and buttons o ooo o Selecting fonts 0
10. the Printer 2 15 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 the sprocket covers Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place 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 1t click 9 Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the diamond shaped guide mark slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark 10 Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with the knob Turn the knob until the perforation between pages is just above the print head 11 Make sure the printer cover is closed Then turn on the printer When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically 2 16 Using the Printer 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 pa
11. ance 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 interference 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 O Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver J Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected g Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for hdp WARNING The connection of a non shidded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference leves which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shidded 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 regulati
12. angerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions 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 extensive 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 5 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer o o Choosing a Place for the Printer Assembling the Printer soe ee et e Installing the Kiop taza dan a A RS Attaching the paper supports Installing the ribbon cartridge eee ee Plugging in the printer ic ic Ne ng Hc ON lca Gc Bt ae Ta reer ee A Running the Self Test tt a a es Connecting the Printer to Your Computer gt s Connecting to the parallel interface Connecting to the serial interface Setting Up Your Softwar
13. d 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 N eutral 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 U 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 1 or coloured green or green and yellow Q The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N or coloured black vi O 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 replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Contents Introduction ESAMUTES gt uo A A ea be O da A Energy Star Compliant o o ooo coo Finding Your Way Around o oo ooo o Warnings Cautions and Notes o o oo ooo Important Safety Instructions 04 Chapter1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the P
14. e gt s v sse careceren ee Microsoft Windows 3 1 and all Windows programs Using non Windows software gt Setting Up the Printer 1 1 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items Printer Printout guide Y Paper supports Ribbon cartridg Power cord In some locations the power cord is attached to the printer Caution u There are several versions of this printer designed for different voltages and it is not possible to change the voltage If the label on the bottom of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country contact your dealer 1 2 Setting Up the Printer Note The printout guide is used with the optional cut sheet feeder If you do not have the cut sheet feeder now store the printout guide at the back of theprinter cover in case you need it later Choosing a P ace for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer choose a convenient location that provides the following A A flat stable surface O 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 and be sure you can easily unplug the power cord Q 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
15. e sure the printer cover is closed Then turn on the printer When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically 8 When you finish printing the printer receives no data for three seconds the printer feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet The Pause light flashes Note I 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 C 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 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 2 12 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 on page 2 5 Caution Always tear off paper before back feeding back feeding too many sheets can cause a paper jam Using the Printer Printing in the pull tractor position To load continuous paper using the pull tractor you must move the tractor to the pull tractor posit
16. e to Off Using the Printer 2 23 Graphic print direction You can choose unidirectional or bidirectional as the print direction for graphics The printer usually prints text bidirectionally for fast printing and prints graphics unidirectionally for precise vertical alignment of print dots To print graphics faster select bidirectional printing Softwa re You can select the kind of printer commands used by your printer When you select ESC P 2 the printer emulates an EPSON ESC P 2 printer When you select IBM X24E the printer operates as an IBM Proprinter X24E If possible choose an EPSON ESC P 2 printer in your software programs This will allow you to use the most advanced font and graphics handling available Emulation means that the printer can understand and respond to commands as if it were an X24E AGM Altemate Graphics Mode When A GM is set to On the printer can use high resolution 24 pin graphics commands The default setting is off When you select IBM X24E this setting is available 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 2 24 Using the Printer
17. en you print on single sheets you may notice that the printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on 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 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 2 x 11 inch paper set the lines per page to 61 Note To find the right lines per page setting for paper other than 8 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 does not 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 You can 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 whe
18. face 1 1 14 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 Guide the interface cable through the slot on the side of the printer as shown in the illustration on page 1 16 so that it does not block the paper supply Note If there is ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector to the right of the interface as shown in the illustration on page 1 15 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s 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 Setting Up the Printer Connecting to the serial interface 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 l side of the connector Note cable attach it to the Sht of the interface end of the lf there is a ground wire at the ri ground connector to the 1 15 Setting U p the Printer 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 computer s serial interface then tighten the screws on either side of the connector If there is a ground wi
19. he 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 Using the Printer 2 21 Using the Printer Setting Mode 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 default settings For most users the factory settings are best but you can change these settings if necessary The table below lists all the settings you can change Function Options Character table PC 437 PC850 PC860 PC863 PC865 PC861 BRASCII Abicomp Page length 11 12 8 5 70 6 inches Skip over perforation On Off Auto tear off On Off Graphic print direction Unidirectional Bidirectional Software ESC P 2 IBM X24E AGM On Off Auto line feed On Off Interface Auto 10 sec wait Auto 30 sec wait Parallel Serial Bit rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps Parity bit None Odd Even Data length 7 bit 8 bit EXT ACK Disable Enable State reply On Off In certain areas the following character tables are available PC 437 PC850 PC 864 PC437 Greek PC 852 PC 853 PC855 PC857 PC 866 PC 869 ISO Latin IT ISO 8859 7 Code MJ K MAZOWIA Bulgaria Note Because software settings always override the printer s defa
20. he light also flashes when you can tear off the last sheet of continuous paper at the edge of the printer cover The Pause light goes on and the beeper sounds 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 While in the micro adjust mode the Font lights flash See Adjusting the loading position on page 2 5 2 2 Using the Printer Font button 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 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 22 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 continuous 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 temp
21. ile the printer is printing The printer cover helps the paper feed properly 5 To stop printing temporarily press the Pause button 6 Toend 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 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcd gt A BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcde gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdef ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefg ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ 1 _ abcdefgh ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghi BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghij T Notes If the self test did not print satisfactorily see Chapter 3 If it prints correctly go on to the next section 1 12 Seting Up the Printer Connecting the Printerto Your Computer Your printer includes both a Centronics compatible parallel interface and 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 cables to both interfaces the printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data Setting UpthePrinte 1 13 Connecting to the parallel interface You need a shielded twisted pair cable not longer than 2 meters 6 feet to use the parallel inter
22. ion 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 5 Caution 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 8 2 Squeeze the tractor s lock tabs gently and pull the tractor away from the printer Remove the printer cover Using the Printer 2 13 3 Lift the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below Then push the tractor onto the posts until the notches snap into place 4 Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward 2 14 Using the Printer 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 Note Make sure your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter 3 feet of the printer 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 Using
23. ng the Printer Setting Mode Printer setting descriptions Changing the printer settings etree Installing and Using Options ete eee Single bin Cut Sheet Feeder Pull Tractor Unit e e Color Upgrade Kit ida oe o o A A Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions e Power Supply ooo oooococoooo ooo Power is not being supplied lt o o PEDO a o aa es picas o The printer does not print ss ossos The print is faint or uneven s sosoca Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics Printed characters are not what you expected The print position is not what you expected Paper Handling ooo Single sheets do not feed properly Continuous paper does not feed properly OPUONS auna e a ad ep When you use the cut sheet feeder the paper does not feed O ieee ies baa KE Ea Be He 3 9 Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly lt lt lt sacs cu nsiaa sas 3 11 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor continuous paper does not feed properly lt lt o 3 11 viii With the color upgrade installed the printer does not operate propertly soeg a iya oe eae SY RES Se Eee Cw e 3 11 Appendix Printer Specifications
24. 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 Setting Up the Printe 1 3 If you place the printer on a stand follow these guidelines QU Use a stand that supports at least 9 kg 19 Ib O Never use a stand that tilts the printer Always keep it level 1 Provide enough clearance below the stand and between the legs of the stand so your continuous paper flows smoothly 1 Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding secure them to a leg of the stand if possible Assembling the Printer Follow the steps in this section to get your printer up and running Installing the knob 1 Insert the knob into the hole in the printer s right side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft 2 Push firmly on the knob until it fits against the printer case 1 4 Setting Up the Printer Attaching the paper supports 1 Raise the paper guide 2 Hold one of the wire paper supports and push the tips into the notches on the edge guide 3 Repeat for the other paper support Lower the paper guide Setting UpthePrinter 1 5 Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge make sure the printer is turned off 1 Open the printer cover to the upright position then pull it up to remove it W Warning Never move the print head while the printer is
25. ons of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present apparel num rique n met_ pas de bruits radiodectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radiodectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada 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 Y Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Center Q Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of EPSON products a Sales of the ESC P Reference M anual O Epson technical information library fax service O Product literature withtechnical specifications on our current and new products Q Sales of ribbons supplies parts documentation and accessories for your EPSON product O Customer Relations CompuServe on line support The fastest way to access helpful tips specifications drivers application notes and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe If you are not currently a member of CompuServe you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product This membership entitles you to O An introductory 15 credit on CompuServe
26. orarily 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 in the push tractor position on page 2 8 Micro Adjust While in this mode you can adjust the loading position by pressing the LF FF button or the Font button See Adjusting the loading position on page 2 5 Using the Printer 2 3 Selecting fonts Romano O Sans Serifo e Courier O Prestige Y o Script e Dratto Y Draft Condensed e e Font Paper WY Micro Adjust To choose one of the seven internal fonts listed on the control panel press the Font button The two font lights come on 0 go off or flash 0 to show the current selection Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available selections stop when you reach the desired font Your 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 Font Font lights Sample 1 2 ail EPSON Roman o ABCDEfghi0123456789 EPSON Sans Serif o e ABCDEfghi0123456789 EPSON Courier e O ABCDEfghi0123456789 EPSON Prestige So o ABCDEfghi0123456789 EPSON Script D 0 ABCDE49hi0123456789 EPSON Draft
27. per 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 forms thicker than normal paper labas 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 For multi part forms and labels you should not print any closer than 13 mm 0 5 inch from either edge 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 Using the Printer 2 17 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 Paper type Lever position Reserved 1 Sandard paper single sheets or continuous 0 Mult part forms 2 sheet 1 3 sheet 2 4 sheet 3 Envelopes 20 lb 4 24 lb 5 Reserved 6 3 Close the cover When you finish printing move the paper thickness lever back to position 0 Note When
28. re 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 handshaking 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 includes 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 section about choosing a printer 1 In the Main window double click the Control Panel icon 2 Double click the Printers icon 3 Choose the Add gt gt button 4 From the list of printers box select LQ 300 If neither printer is available choose the first available printer from the following list If you plan to use color you must choose either ActionPrinter 3260 LQ 150 LQ 860 or LQ 2550 The
29. rinter 000 Choosing a Place for the Printer 0 Assembling the Printer 2 2 2 2 20 0 0 00002 eee Installing the knob 1 ee ee ee Attaching the paper supports 04 Installing the ribbon cartridge Plugging in the printer 000 Running the Self Test o o o o o o ooo oo Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting to the parallel interface Connecting to the serial interface Setting Up Your Software o o ooo ooo o Microsoft Windows 3 1 and all Windows programs Using non Windows software o o oo Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel o o o o o o ooo o Lights and buttons o oo 00000 ee eee Selecting fonts o o o o o o ee ees Printing on Single Sheets ooo Loading single sheets o o o oo Getting the results you expect vii Printing on Continuous Paper Printing in the push tractor position Printing in the pull tractor position Printing on Special Paper Seas bel Ae cass ras Why a GeO as a es Dat We cm wee meat Adjusting the paper thickness lever Multi part forms e ee es Labels isos a AA A di e or eg Envelopes eso sete eect eee ee eee eee renee Usi
30. s 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 inappropriate 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 designate
31. se 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 unless proper ventilation is provided Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register Use the 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 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 the outlet have an electrician replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on 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 Never push objects of any kind into your printer because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock Except as specifically explained in the user s manual do not attempt to repair the printer yourself This could expose you to d
32. ther you are using single sheets or continuous paper Make sure you choose single sheets 2 6 Using the Printer Printing 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 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 If yes use the tractor in the push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor installed in this position See the following section O Are you printing on labels If yes use the tractor as a pull tractor See page 2 13 for instructions O If your documents require a more precise print position use the optional pull tractor C80030 in addition to the built in tractor in the push tractor position For details see page 2 33 Using the Printer 2 7 Printing in the push tractor position 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 25 Here s how to load continuous paper using the push tractor 1 Make sure the printer is turned off Remove the paper guide and place the paper release lever in the continuous paper position
33. tip access to most printer functions Two built in interfaces parallel and EIA 232D serial Detachable tractor unit that can be used as either a pull tractor or a push tractor 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 You can get custom results with the following options a O Color Upgrade Kit C83211 adds visual interest to printed documents with a color ribbon cartridge Pull Tractor Unit CS0030 for printing continuous paper and multi part forms used with the standard tractor Single bin Cut Sheet Feeder C80637 loads up to 50 sheets of paper automatically Introduction 1 Energy Star Compliant nog EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER This printer complies with the U S Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star program which promotes the manufacture of energy efficient printers computers and monitors The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers printers and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards energy cost savings would exceed 1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated step by step instr
34. 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 it 1 6 Seting Up the Printer 2 Slide the print head to the middle of 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 Setting Up the Printer 1 7 4 Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown then press both sides of the cartridge down firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots 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 Reinstall and close the printer cover 1 8 Setting Up the Printer When your 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 grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on either side and lift it out of the printer Plugging in the printer l Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off It is off when the O side of the switch is pressed down Ow 2 Check the label on the bottom of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical o
35. uctions for setting up and operating your printer JU Chapter 1 describes how to unpack set up test and connect the printer to your computer Be sure to read this chapter first O Chapter 2 includes information on how to get the printing results you want and how to install options J Chapter 3 offers simple tips on solving printing problems If printing results are not what you expect or the printer does not work properly turn here for help QU The Appendix covers the printer s specifications and lists programming commands 2 An index at the back of the manual helps you find information on specific topics quickly 2 Introduction Wamings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer Introduction 3 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer QO a 4 Introduction Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it and use a damp cloth for cleaning not liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it Do not place the printer on an unstable cart stand table or other surface that may allow the printer to fall Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet The
36. ult settings use your software program to control the printer if possible See your software documentation for more information 2 22 Using the Printer Printer setting descriptions This section describes all the settings available in the Printer Setting mode Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages Your printer includes a wide variety of character tables See the Appendix for specific characters Page length This option is available only when you use continuous paper with the tractor You can set the page length to 8 1 2 11 12 or 70 6 the length of A4 paper inches Skip over perforation When you turn on this feature the printer skips over the perforations of continuous paper providing a l 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 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 featur
37. utlet Caution If the rated voltage and outlet voltage do not match contact your dealer for assistance Do not plug in the power cord 3 If the 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 UpthePrinte 1 9 Running the Self Test 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 this section describes the easier way with single sheets Caution You should use paper at least 210 mm 8 3 inches wide to run the self test otherwise the print head prints directly on the platen 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 1 10 SettingUpthePrinter 2 While holding down the LF FF button turn on the printer Release the button after the Pause light flashes The beeper sounds three times indicating the printer is out of paper 3 Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the triangular guide mark Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper Setting UpthePrinte 1 11 4 Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance The printer loads the sheet and begins printing automatically Caution Always close the printer cover wh
38. you choose lever positions 2 6 the print speed is reduced 2 18 Using the Printer Multi part forms You can use the built in tractor to print on carbonless multi part forms of up to four parts one original plus three copies Before you print on the forms set the paper thickness lever as described in the previous section These tips will help you get good results Q 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 a Use only multi part forms that are free of wrinkles and waves Never load multi part forms joined by metal staples tape or continuous gluing Q If you need to adjust the loading position use your software program or change the loading position as described on page 2 5 Q When you use multi part forms raise the paper guide as shown Note If you print on multi part form without raising the paper guide the paper may jam LE ERICO IK OSN R gt Ss Using the Printer 2 19 labels You must use the tractor as a pull tractor to print on labels Keep these tips in mind O 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 Y You load labels the same way you load continuous paper except that the paper thickness lever should be set to
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