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EPSON® Product Update Notice This booklet describes the new features of your printer that have been added since the User’s Manual was printed. Print Speed Your printer now prints at the following speeds. Quality Characters/inch Characters/second/line 10 160 12 192 10 53 12 64 Draft Letter Loading Single Sheets of Paper The printer now automatically loads single sheets of paper. Follow these steps whenever you load a single sheet of paper: 1. Turn on the printer. 2.
Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, press ON LINE to take the printer off line. Then remove the paper and reinsert it more firmly. Follow the above steps to load a single sheet of paper when you perform the self test (described in Chapter 1 of your User’s Manual), when using single sheets (described in Chapter 21, and when you switch from continuous paper to single sheets (described in Chapter 2).
When you press the FONT button, the printer scrolls through eight of the ten built-in fonts. The indicator lights show the selected font. m indicates the light is off. m \ I / m indicates the light is on. indicates the light is blinking. You use the software command ESC k to select the other two built-in fonts: ESCk6 OCR-A ESCk8 Epson Orator-S When you select one of these two fonts, the indicator lights show the OTHER pattern. The software commands are described in Chapter 9 of your User’s Manual.
The DIP Switch Tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. DIP switch 1 ON Description International character set/ OFF See tables 1 and 2 Graphics character sets Page length See table 3 Condensed mode on/off Condensed Normal Character table 1 Graphics 1 italics Cut sheet feeder mode on/off I On I Off DIP switch 2 SW Description ON 2-1 Not used - - 2-2 Tear-off mode On Off 2-3 On Off On Off 8 KB 1 KB* Bidirect. Unidirect.
Table 1 International character sets Table 2 Graphics character sets SW l-l SW 1-2 SW 1-3 SW 1-7 Epson Extended Graphics PC 437 (United States) ON ON ON ON PC 850 (Multilingual) ON ON OFF ON PC 860 (Portugal) ON OFF ON ON PC 863 (Canada-French) ON OFF OFF ON Graphics character set PC 865 (Norway) 1 Table 3 Page length selection OFF 1 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 Table 4 Character spacing Character spacing 1 SW 2-7 1 SW 2-8 10cpi OFF OFF ON OFF 12 inches ON OFF 12cpi 8.
Graphics Character Sets Epson Extended Graphics Character Sets PC 437 (United States) PC 850 (Multilingual) 6 Product Update Notice
PC 860 (Portugal) PC 863 (Canada-French) Product Update Notice 7
PC 865 (Norway) Application Notes The Application Notes booklet for this printer is no longer available. 8 Product Update Notice Printed in Japan 90.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN 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 communications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Contents Introduction 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Typestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting an International Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Character Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Data Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Chapter 4 4-1 4-2 Software and Graphics Enhancing Your Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-1 Using the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commands in Numerical Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 9-5 9-8 Appendix A-1 Proportional Width Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The Epson® ActionPrinter™ 4500 is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer combining compact design and high performance with a wide range of features. Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, this printer offers the following features: Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.
Introduction Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic character table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table. l The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including envelopes, labels, and wide carriage computer paper. l Options and Supplies A variety of printer options is available for use with your printer. For detailed information on installing and using these options, see Chapter 5.
Introduction l Pull Tractor Unit (C800141) This option improves the performance of continuous paper handling. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. l Multi-Font Module (#7407-A) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. l Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7770) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon.
Introduction Interface Boards l Optional interface boards are available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel interface. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in Chapter 5. About This Manual This user’s manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your printer. Finding your way around l l 4 Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer.
Introduction Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most from your printer. It includes advice on the use of software commands, graphics, and creating your own user-defined characters. See Chapter 9 for a useful summary of printer commands. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting instructions. Other chapters and the appendix contain information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications.
Introduction Where to Get Help Customer service for Epson products is provided by a network of authorized Epson Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for the following: Customer Care Center referrals l Technical support referrals l Information on Epson User Groups. l To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your nearest Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Checking the Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Removing the Protective Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Assembling the Installing the Installing the Attaching the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Printer Checking the Parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged.
Unpacking the Printer Removing the Protective Materials The printer is protected during shipping by a locking clip. You must remove this clip before turning on the printer. B WARNING: Be sure you have removed the locking clip before turning on your printer. Turning on the printer while the clip is attached may seriously damage the mechanism. Follow these steps to remove the locking clip. 1. Remove the printer cover.
Unpacking the Printer 2. Remove the paper tension unit as shown below. 3. Remove the locking clip. Store the clip with the other packing material in case you ever need to transport your printer.
Choosing a Place for the Printer There are several important things to consider when selecting a place to set up your printer. Keep the following in mind: Place the printer on a flat, hard, stable surface. A soft surface, such as a padded counter or carpeted area, will block the ventilation slots and may cause overheating. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach.
Choosing a Place for the Printer The illustration below shows a good printer location. Note: Before using a printer stand, read these requirements and suggestions. l l l l l 1-6 The stand should be able to support at least twice the weight of the printer, or approximately 36 pounds (16 kilograms). Never use a stand that supports the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. With a cut sheet feeder, your printer must be kept level.
Assembling the Printer After you’ve decided on the best place to set up your printer, the next step is to install the platen knob. WARNING: Be sure to remove the locking clip as described in Installing the Platen Knob The platen knob is used to feed the paper manually in the event of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. The platen knob is packed in an indentation in the printer’s white foam packing material. 1.
Assembling the Printer 2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. CAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper. This interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer’s ribbon cartridge is designed for easy installation and removal. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off.
Assembling the Printer Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. CAUTION: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install.
Assembling the Printer 3. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handles and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 4. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
Assembling the Printer 5. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 6. Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to lock it in place.
Assembling the Printer Attaching the Paper Guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1. Place the paper guide on the printer as shown below. 2. Raise the paper guide until it locks into place.
Assembling the Printer Note: To lower the paper guide, lift up slightly to release it from its locked position; then gently lower it down onto the printer. 3. Attach the printer cover by fitting the hooks on the cover into the notches at the front of the printer and tilting the cover back into place.
Testing the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, you can use its built-in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly before you connect it to a computer. You should perform this test to make sure that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is correctly installed. Before running the self test, you need to connect the printer to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.
Testing the Printer 2. Plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Running the Self Test The self test can be run in the draft or Letter Quality mode, depending on which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. Although the self test can be run with continuous paper, use single-sheet paper now because single-sheet loading is easier. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position.
Testing the Printer 3. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or FORM FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer. The printer beeps several times and POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. 4. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark.
Testing the Printer 5. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Next, slide a sheet of paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. WARNING: Never run the self test using paper that is narrower than 14 inches (legal paper turned sideways) to prevent the print head from printing directly onto the platen. 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the paper.
Testing the Printer 7. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. 8. If the test results are satisfactory and you wish to stop the test, press the ON LINE button. If the test results are not satisfactory, see Checking the Operation later in this chapter for possible causes and solutions.
Testing the Printer 9. If the paper is still loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT button or LINE FEED button to eject it. Then turn off the printer. WARNING: After turning the power off, always wait at least five seconds before turning it back on. Turning the power on and off rapidly can damage the printer.
Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in draft mode. Draft mode SW1-1 1-2 1-3 Country USA on on on France Germany U.K.
Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in Letter Quality mode. Letter Quality mode Country USA France Germany U.K. Denmark Sweden Italy Spain Font SW1-1 1-2 1-3 on on on on on on off off off off on off off on on off off off on off on off on off Page length 11” 12" Tear off mod Invalid Valid 1”Skip Invalid Valid SW1-4 1-5 Auto LF Roman Sans serif Slot off off on off off on Valid Draft on on Invalid Receive buff 1kbytes 8kbytes Graphics/ #$%&'()*+,-.
Testing the Printer If the Self Test Does Not Work If the self test does not print properly, check the control panel and the print head area. If paper is jammed, turn off the printer. Then remove the paper using the platen knob and load a new sheet. Make sure that all packing material and shipping restraints have been removed from inside the printer. See the Removing the Protective Materials section in this chapter for information on removing the locking clip.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are now ready to connect the printer to your computer. If your computer has a parallel interface and you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be able to connect your printer immediately. The steps below describe how to connect the parallel interface cable. If your computer requires another type of interface, you need to install an optional interface board. See the Interface Boards section in Chapter 5.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.
Connecting the 4. 5. Printer to Your Computer If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground screw beneath the interface connector. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Setting Up Your Application Software Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you should make sure that it works with your application programs. Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many of these programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers to choose from. If your application program has a printer selection menu, use the instructions below.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Reloading During Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply . .
Selecting a Paper Feeding Method The paper release lever on the printer has three positions for use with the various methods of paper feeding. Make sure the paper release lever is set to match the desired paper feeding method. The lever positions are marked by three icons, as described below. Single-sheet mode: When you load single sheets from either the paper guide or from the optional cut sheet feeder, the lever should be set all the way back to the single-sheet position.
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches or 182 mm to 14.3 inches or 364 mm. If you do most of your printing on single sheets, you may find it more convenient to install the optional cut sheet feeder. This option automatically inserts a new sheet and can hold up to 150 pages. For more details, see Chapter 5. Loading Paper 1. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position.
Using Single Sheets 2. Turn on the printer. (The green POWER light should come on.) Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on the printer. 3. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. (You may want to change this position later, depending on the margin settings of your application program.
Using Single Sheets 4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Then slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper automatically. CAUTION: Never advance the paper using the platen knob while the printer is turned on. If the platen turns without firmly. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button again.
Using Single Sheets 6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. When the ON LINE light is lit, the printer can accept data from your computer. You are now ready to begin printing. Reloading During Printing When you print a document of more than one page using single-sheet paper, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the page. When this happens, the ON LINE light either goes off automatically or remains on, depending on your application program software.
Using Continuous Paper The push tractor built into your printer is remarkably easy to load and operate. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 16 inches or 406 mm wide. Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is the position of your paper supply. Three ways of positioning your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below.
Using Continuous Paper Be sure to align the paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Loading Continuous Paper 1. Be sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide.
Using Continuous Paper 2. Set the paper release lever to the push tractor paper position, which is the middle setting. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 3. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward as shown below.
Using Continuous Paper 4. Slide the left sprocket unit until it is about 1 inch (25 mm) from the farthest left position and press the lever back to lock it in place. 5. Slide the right sprocket unit so that it roughly matches the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
Using Continuous Paper 6. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 7. Open both sprocket covers.
Using Continuous Paper 8. Fit the first three holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets. 0t . CAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean, straight edge before inserting it into the printer. 9. Close the sprocket covers.
Using Continuous Paper 10. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. 11. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. Then slide the edge guides apart to the sides of the paper guide as shown.
Using Continuous Paper 12. Turn on the printer. It will beep because there is no paper in the printer. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. 13. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data.
Using Continuous Paper The printer remembers the loading position and advances each page to the same position. If you need to adjust the loading position, use the micro-adjustment feature. See the section on setting the loading position in Chapter 3. CAUTION: Never adjust the loading position using the platen knob and never turn the platen knob while the printer is turned on.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Even with continuous paper loaded in the printer, the SmartPark feature allows you to easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. Switching to Single Sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2. Tear off any outgoing sheets. If your printed document has not advanced past the print head, you need to press the FORM FEED button to advance your document to a point where it can be easily removed. CAUTION: Make sure you tear off your printed document before pressing the LOAD/EJECT button. Reverse-feeding several pages at a time may result in a paper jam. This is especially true for narrow paper (less than 6 inches or 152.4 mm wide).
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper backward out of the printer and into the standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor but is no longer in the paper path. CAUTION: Pressing the LOAD/EJECT button once may not feed the paper far back enough to reach the standby position. If the PAPER OUT light does not come on, you need to press the LOAD/EJECT button again.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 4. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 5. Stand the paper guide upright and adjust the edge guides to roughly match the width of your paper.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 6. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until the bottom meets resistance. Slide the edge guides to exactly match the width of your paper. 7. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the single-sheet paper to the loading position. Then, press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Switching Back to Continuous Paper It is also easy to switch back to printing with continuous paper. Before switching to continuous paper, make sure that the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off line. 1. Slide the edge guides apart so they do not interfere with continuous paper feeding. 2. Lower the paper guide onto the printer.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Pull the paper release lever forward to the middle (push tractor) position for continuous paper feeding. 4. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to the loading position.
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 5. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data.
Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. Before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the paper thickness setting. I!!7 WARNING: When printing on multi-part forms, labels, or envelopes, make sure that your application program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area.
Printing on Special Paper To change the paper thickness setting, follow these steps. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover. WARNING: If the printer has just been in use, the print head may be hot. Allow it to cool before touching it, 2. Select the paper thickness you want according to the table on the following page. For normal use, the lever should always be set to position 2 on the scale.
Printing on Special Paper Paper Type Lever Position Paper (single sheets or continuous) 2 Thin paper 24 lb paper 2 Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3-sheet 3 3 4 Note: Lever position 1 is used only when the printed characters are too light. Setting the lever to position 1 when you are using thin paper may damage the print head. Also, if the lever is set to position 4 or higher, the printing speed may be reduced slightly.
Printing on Special Paper 3. Reattach the printer cover as shown below. I! ! !? WARNING: Always return the lever to position 2 when you go back to printing on ordinary paper. Continuous printing with the lever set at a position higher than 2 can shorten the life of the print head. Also note that printing past the edge of envelopes, multi-part forms, labels, or thicker-than-normal paper can damage the print head.
Printing on Special Paper Except for the paper thickness lever setting, you load multi-part paper the same way as continuous paper. For details, see the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter. Also see the sections on setting the loading position and page length in Chapter 3. CAUTION: Multi-part forms should not be used with the single-sheet feeding system or the optional cut sheet feeder.
Printing on Special Paper You load labels the same way that you load continuous paper except that the paper thickness lever must be adjusted for printing labels. See the section on loading continuous paper earlier in this chapter. For the correct paper thickness setting, see the table on page 2-26. WARNING: Never feed labels backward through the printer. Labels can easily peel off the backing and jam the printer. Therefore, never use the LOAD/EJECT button to eject labels.
Printing on Special Paper Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the single-sheet loading feature. Before loading envelopes, adjust the position of the paper thickness lever according to the table on page 2-26. For details on paper handling, see Using Single Sheets on page 2-3. When manually feeding an envelope, you may have to push it down slightly while pressing the LOAD/EJECT button to get it to feed properly CAUTION: The printable area for envelopes is shown on the next page.
Printing on Special Paper 8.5 mm (0.33”) or more 22 mm (0.87”) or more 3 mm (0.12“) or more f CAUTION: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature (41°F to 95°F or 5°C to 35°C). To make sure that the printing fits within the printable area, always print a test sample using a normal sheet of paper before printing on envelopes.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing a DIP Switch Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The DIP Switch Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The DIP Switch Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 3-6 3-7 3-9 Page Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. The buttons and paper handling functions let you control many of the printer settings. Lights c MULTI-PART (orange) I 0 POWER XlLvl~l- OREADY0 PAPER OUT- ‘= DRAFT ‘= ROMAN FORM FEED 0 ‘= SANS SERIF ’ = SLOT LINE FEED is ( -----I L I On when the paper thickness lever is set to position 4 or higher. When this light is blinking, the micro-adjustment function can be used.
Operating the Control Panel Buttons -ON LINE This button controls the printer’s on line and off line status. Press this button to put the printer on line or to take it off line. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE light is on and the printer can receive and print data from the computer. OFOWER 7 p/l; I - 0 READY 0 PAPER OUT FORM FEED - When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a single sheet of paper or to advance continuous paper to the top of the next page.
Operating the Control Panel SelecType -- F O N T This button is used to select LQ OFOWER 3$JU;l- OREADY 0 PAPER OUT ROMAN, LQ SANS SERIF, DRAFT mode, or a cartridge font (if installed). The two orange indicator lights show the selected font. See Selecting Typestyles later in this chapter. -CONDENSED 0 CONDENSEI LOAD / EJECT ,--_ ___~ Y 3-4 Using the Printer This button is used to turn the condensed mode on and off. The orange indicator light is on when the printer is in the condensed mode.
Operating the Control Panel Other control panel features The control panel of your printer also gives you access to several special functions. Self test: Both a draft and Letter Quality self test function are built into the printer. The self test printout lets you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer. You can start the printer’s self test by holding down the LINE FEED button or the FORM FEED button while turning on the printer.
Setting the DIP Switches Your printer has two sets of DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches located under a small cover above the control panel. By changing the settings of these switches, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. The new settings become effective when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. DIP switch settings are shown in the DIP switch tables starting on page 3-7. Descriptions of all the DIP switch functions begin on page 3-9.
Setting the DIP Switches The DIP Switch Tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. The shaded areas show the default or factory settings.
Setting the DIP Switches Table 1 International character sets Table 2 Font selection Font SW1-4 SW1-5 Roman OFF OFF Sans Serif ON OFF Slot OFF ON Draft ON ON Table 3 Character spacing cpi: characters per inch.
Setting the DIP Switches The DIP Switch Functions Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), each carriage return code (CR) is automatically followed by a line feed code (LF). Input buffer capacity The input buffer stores data from your computer. If you want to free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints, change the setting of switch 2-5 to 8 KB (on). Before using user-defined characters, however, be sure to set the input buffer to 1 KB (off).
Page Length When the setting of DIP switch 2-1 is off, the page length is set to 11 inches, or 279.4 mm. When it is on, the page length is 12 inches, or 304.8 mm. Be sure to set the page length to match the paper you are using. Other page lengths can be set using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details.
Skip Over Perforation By changing the setting of DIP switch 2-3, you can set skip over perforation to on or off. If this feature is on when using continuous paper, a one-inch margin is provided between the last printable line on one page and the first printable line on the next page. This feature is very convenient if your application program does not provide for top and bottom margins.
Adjusting the Loading Position The Loading Position The loading position is the position of the paper when it has been loaded automatically by the printer. This position is important because it determines where the printing begins on the page. If the printing is too high or too low on the page, change the loading position using the micro-adjustment feature described in the next section. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob to feed paper except in case of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem.
Adjusting the Loading Position Using Micro-adjustment 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheet or continuous paper is ready to be loaded. 2. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. Then press the ON LINE button; the MULTI-PART light begins to blink. I:::: MULTI PART Note: You can use the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons for micro-adjustment only while the MULTI-PART light is blinking.
Adjusting the Loading Position 3. Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed the paper backward. Note: When the paper reaches the factory-set loading position, the printer beeps and micro-adjustment feeding pauses for a moment before continuing. You can use this factory setting as a reference point when adjusting the printer’s loading position. When the paper reaches either the minimum or maximum top margin, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving.
Using Short Tear-Off When you are finished printing, the short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to the loading position. This feature lets you save the paper normally lost between documents. To use this feature, set DIP switch 2-2 to on, and make sure that the length of the continuous paper matches the length set by DIP switch 2-1.
Using Short Tear-Of If the page perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using micro-adjustment, as described below. Note: Short tear-off is not performed unless printing of a page is completed and the paper has advanced to the top of the next page. When you resume printing after tearing off the sheet, the paper automatically feeds backward to the loading position before printing begins.
Using Short Tear-Off 1. Make sure the printer feeds the paper to the tear-off position after printing the document. 2. The MULTI-PART light should begin blinking, indicating that you can now use the micro-adjustment feature to make fine adjustments to the tear-off position.
Using Short Tear-Off 3. To make fine adjustments to the tear-off position, press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed it backward. You can now tear off your document from the perforation and resume printing. The printer remembers this new tear-off position even after the printer is turned off and on again.
Selecting Typestyles You can produce a wide range of typestyles by selecting different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements from the SelecType control panel or by using software commands. This section describes only the features controlled by SelecType. To use software commands, see the Command Summary in Chapter 9. You can use the SelecType section of the control panel to choose fonts and condensed printing. Orange lights indicate which features you have chosen.
Selecting Typestyles Note: The settings you select using the SelecType panel remain valid until the printer is turned off or until it receives other instructions from software. Some application programs, however, are designed to control all typestyle functions, These programs cancel all previous typestyle settings by sending certain software commands before printing.
Selecting Typestyles The DRAFT mode uses fewer dots per character for high-speed printing, which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing work. ROMAN and SANS SERIF are Letter Quality (LQ) fonts. Letter Quality takes a little longer to print, but produces nicely formed characters suitable for most documentation requirements. Other fonts are available on optional font cartridges. See Multi-Font Module in Chapter 5. Condensed Mode You can use the condensed mode to change the size of printed characters.
Selecting an International Character Set International character sets provide you with the characters and symbols used in other languages. You can select one of eight international character sets by changing the DIP switch settings. Whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized, the character set selected by the DIP switches becomes the default character set. To select an international character set, set DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 according to the table below.
Selecting an International Character Set In addition to the eight character sets shown on the previous page, the seven international character sets that follow can be selected with a software command: ESC R. For more information, see the Command Summary in Chapter 9.
Choosing a Character Table DIP switch 1-7 selects either the italic character table or the Epson Extended Graphics character table. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, mathematic symbols, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas. If you have an IBM® or IBM-compatible computer, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you wish to print character graphics as they are displayed on the screen.
Choosing a Character Table To select a character table, set DIP switch 1-7 according to the table below. CAUTION: To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the printer, change the DIP switch, and then turn the printer back on. Tables showing which characters are printed in each of the character tables are listed in the Appendix.
Using the Data Dump Mode The data dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy for experienced users to identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. The data dump mode gives a printout of the codes reaching the printer. To use the data dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer is loaded with either single-sheet or continuous paper.
Using the Data Dump Mode 2. If the printer is on, switch it off, then hold down the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons at the same time you turn on the printer. 3. Run any program that causes the printer to print (either an application program or one in any programming language). Your printer prints out all the codes sent to the printer, as shown below. (In order to print the last line, you will have to take the printer off line.
Using the Data Dump Mode 4. To turn off the data dump mode after you have taken the printer off line, turn off the printer. By comparing the characters printed in the text field on the right side of the data dump printout (see step 3) with the printout of hex codes, you can check which codes are being sent to the printer. To interpret the data dump printout, examine the first three hex codes on the second line of the printout sample (20 20 54).
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Enhancing Your Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Effects and Emphasis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Typestyles With Master Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-6 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhancing Your Printing You can obtain a wide variety of printing effects with your printer, from changing the number of characters per inch to using special effects on selected words and phrases. This section gives you a sampling of the features you may select with your software. For software control of these features, see the instructions for your application programs or look up their specific commands in the Command Summary in Chapter 9.
Enhancing Your Printing The following printout compares 10 cpi spacing with proportional spacing: This is 10 cpi printing. This is proportional printing. r Note: Proportional spacing is not available in the draft mode. I Character Size In addition to the basic cpi spacings and proportional spacing, your printer offers three other modes that can change the size of your printing. These modes are double-wide, double-high, and condensed.
Enhancing Your Printing Both 10 and 12 cpi printing can be reduced to about 60 percent of their normal width using the condensed mode. This mode is particularly useful for printing wide spreadsheets because condensed 12 cpi printing allows you to print up to 272 characters on a 13.6-inch line. The condensed mode can be selected with a software command, or by using SelecType (see Chapter 3). Even if you turn the condensed mode on with SelecType, you can still turn it off with a software command.
Enhancing Your Printing In double-strike mode, the print head prints each line twice, making the text bolder. For even greater boldness, emphasized and double- strike can be combined. The following samples show the different effects you can achieve using these modes alone and in combination. This is ROMAN printing. This is ROMAN, emphasized. This is ROMAN, double-strike. This is ROMAN, with both. Italic printing You can print italics by using the ESC 4 software command.
Enhancing Your Printing Superscripts and subscripts Superscripts and subscripts can be used for printing footnote numbers and mathematical formulas. The example below shows underlining and subscripts combined in a mathematical formula. average = (a1 + a2 + . . . . . . . . . . + an ) n Outline and shadow The outline and shadow features are useful for adding variation and emphasis to text that you wish to stand out, such as headings.
Enhancing Your Printing The variable n is a number that identifies the mode or combination of modes. To find the value of n, use the following table to add up either the decimal or hexadecimal numbers for the features you want. For example, to print a title you may want to use double-wide 12 cpi characters printed in the double-strike mode. You would add three numbers together to calculate the value of n.
Enhancing Your Printing The print quality and font must be set separately, using SelecType or the ESC x and ESC k commands. There are two more things to consider when using the Master Select command: l l Master Select cancels any of the other listed features that you do not set. For example, if you have already set a different character width and you use Master Select to set emphasized double-strike, the character width is reset to 10 cpi. Proportional spacing overrides 10, 12, and 15 cpi.
Graphics The dot graphics mode allows your printer to produce pictures, graphs, charts, or almost any other pictorial image you can create. Because many commercial software programs use graphics, you may be able to print pictures and graphs like the ones on this page and the next by simply giving your software a few instructions. The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is to use a commercial graphics program.
Graphics Income Breakdown Market i Advert i Salarie Product i t e opmtnt The Print Head To understand dot graphics you need to know a little about how your printer’s print head works. The print head has 24 pins. As the print head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it against the paper producing a small dot.
Graphics newspaper photograph, you will find that it is made up of thousands of small dots. Your printer also forms its images with patterns of dots, as many as 360 dots per inch horizontally and 360 dots per inch vertically. The images printed by this printer can, therefore, be as finely detailed as the ones at the beginning of this section. Twenty-four-pin graphics The graphics mode that takes full advantage of this printer’s print head is 24-pin graphics.
Graphics To fire any one pin, you send its number to the printer. To fire more than one pin at the same time, add up the numbers of the pins and send the total. Using these labels for the pins, you fire the top pin by sending 128. To fire the bottom pin, you send 1. If you want to fire only the top and bottom pins, you simply add 128 and 1, and send 129. By adding the appropriate label numbers together, you can fire any combination of pins.
Graphics The Graphics Command The graphics mode command is quite different from the other commands used by the printer. For most of the other printer modes, such as emphasized and double-wide, one ESC code turns the mode on and another turns it off. For graphics, the command is more complicated because the code that turns on a graphics mode also specifies how many columns it will use. After the printer receives this code, it interprets the numbers that follow as pin patterns and prints them on the paper.
Graphics Column Reservation Numbers The graphics command requires more many columns to reserve because one columns, but the printer does not use decimal. Therefore the graphics mode and n2, for reserving columns. than one number to specify how line can use thousands of numbers larger than 255 in command uses two numbers, n1 To find n1 and n2, divide the total number of columns by 256. The result is n2; the remainder is n1.
Graphics Type in and run the following program. Be especially careful to include both semicolons. The program produces the printout you see below: 10 20 30 40 50 WIDTH "LPT1:",255 LPRINT CHR$(27)"*"CHR$(32)CHR$(40)CHR$(0); FOR X=1 TO 120 LPRINT CHR$(170); NEXT X Line 20 selects single-density 24-pin graphics mode (mode 32) and also reserves 40 columns for graphics. Since 24-pin graphics requires three bytes of data for each column, line 30 begins a loop to supply 120 bytes of data.
Graphics The illustration below shows how you can use a grid on paper to plan where you want dots to be printed. This grid is for a single line of graphics 42 columns long. Since each line of 24-pin graphics is approximately 1/8th of an inch high and since triple-density graphics prints 180 dots per inch horizontally, a design planned on this grid will be about 1/8th of an inch high and less than 1/8th of an inch wide.
Graphics Below is the same grid divided into three sections to make the data calculation easier. At the bottom of each section of each column is the total of the pin numbers for that section. This gives you the total of 126 data numbers necessary to print this small figure.
Graphics Below is the BASIC program that prints the design shown on the previous pages. Note that the data numbers in lines 80 through 140 are the same numbers that are at the bottom of each section in the last illustration. The WIDTH statement in line 10 is for IBM PC BASIC; the WIDTH statement format may be different for your system.
Graphics Notice that the dots overlap quite a bit. This design was printed using the triple-density, 24-pin graphics option because the density is the same (180 dots per inch) in both directions (horizontal and vertical).
User-defined Characters With this printer, it is possible to define and print characters of your own design. You can design an entirely new alphabet or typeface, create special characters for use as mathematical or scientific symbols, or create graphic patterns with user-defined characters to serve as building blocks for larger designs. Below, you can see samples of typefaces created with the user-defined character function. Note: To use user-defined characters, you must turn DIP switch 2-5 O f f .
User-defined Characters Design grids To design a character you use a grid that is 24 dots high-one dot for each pin on the printer’s print head. The width of the character matrix depends on the character set in use. For draft characters, the grid is nine dots wide, for Letter Quality it is 29 dots wide, and for proportional characters it is 37 dots wide. The dots for both Letter Quality and proportional characters are spaced more closely together than those for draft characters.
User-defined Characters There is one restriction in designing characters. Dots in the same row may not print in adjacent columns. This means that there must be an empty dot position both to the left and right of each dot that prints. This is true in draft, Letter Quality, and proportional mode. Defining Your Characters The first step in defining characters is to place the dots on a grid just as you want them to print.
User-defined Characters Data numbers The bits within each byte have values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128. In the vertical column of dots, the bits are arranged so that the most significant bit (with a value of 128) is at the top of the column and the least significant bit (with a value of 1) is at the bottom. The next illustration shows how to use this method to calculate the data numbers for the character in this example.
User-defined Characters You have seen how to design a character by placing dots on a grid and translating the dots to decimal equivalents. The last step in defining a character is sending this information to your printer. Sending Information to Your Printer The printer loads characters in the print style (Letter Quality, draft, or proportional) that the printer is currently using. It also records whether italic, superscript, or subscript is turned on.
User-defined Characters An example will show how to specify n1 and n2. For instance, if you wanted to redefine the characters A through Z, n1 would be A (or ASCII code 65) and n2 would be Z (or ASCII code 90). So the command ESC & 0 AZ (followed by the appropriate data) would replace the entire alphabet of capital letters.
User-defined Characters This example of a character definition program should make this clear: 10 LPRINT CHR$(27)"x0" 20 LPRINT CHR$(27)"&"CHR$(0); 30 LPRINT "@@"; 40 LPRINT CHR$(1)CHR$(9)CHR$(1); 50 FOR I=1 TO 27 60 READ A: LPRINT CHR$(A); 70 NEXT I 80 LPRINT "@@@@@" 90 LPRINT CHR$(27)"%"CHR$(1); 100 LPHINT "@@@@@" 110 LPRINT CHR$(27)"%"CHR$(0); 120 LPRINT "@@@@@" 130 END 140 DATA 1,0,0,2,0,0,4,0,0 150 DATA 8,0,0,23,255,240,8,0,0 160 DATA 4,0,0,2,0,0,1,0,0 In line 10, the ESC x0 command selects draft pri
User-defined Characters Printing User-defined Characters If you entered the previous program example, you defined an arrow and placed it in the RAM location for ASCII code 64 (replacing the @ sign). You can now print out a three-line sample of your work. The first and third lines (printed by lines 80 and 120) print the normal @ sign. The second line (printed by line 100) prints out the arrow that you defined.
User-defined Characters Copying ROM Characters to RAM After running the program, if you select the user-defined character set and try to print other characters, the only one that will print is your arrow. Since no other characters are in the printer’s user-defined RAM, there is nothing else to print. Other characters sent to the printer do not even print as spaces; it’s as if they were not sent at all.
User-defined Characters Letter Quality Characters If you select Letter Quality printing with the ESC xl command, you can design user-defined characters using up to 29 columns of the Letter Quality/Proportional grid. The dot columns are spaced closer together horizontally than draft dot columns (the horizontal dot spacing is 1/360th of an inch as opposed to 1/120th of an inch for draft characters).
User-defined Characters Since superscript and subscript characters are smaller, when you define them you only need two bytes of data for each vertical row of dots. Design grids for these characters are shown in the figure below: Draft pica Letter Quality and Proportional Mixing Print Styles Each of the three user-defined character modes (draft, Letter Quality, and proportional) can be used in combination with most of your printer’s various print styles.
User-defined Characters If you define characters in one mode, then switch to another mode and select the user-defined character set, the command is ignored and nothing is printed. The user-defined character definitions, however, remain unaffected. If you switch back to the mode in which they were defined, you can then select and print them. Keep in mind that user-defined characters are stored in RAM, which is not permanent memory.
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options The Cut Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode . . . . . . . . 5-10 Single-sheet Insertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder . . .
The Cut Sheet Feeder The optional cut sheet feeder (C806241) makes it possible to handle single-sheet paper more easily and more efficiently. Up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. Installation Note: Assemble the cut sheet feeder by following the instructions provided in its accompanying manual. 1. 5-2 Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever all the way to the rear.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 2. 3. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the cut sheet feeder.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 4. 5-4 Tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the unit over the pins inside the printer. Tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Attach the printer cover as shown in the illustration below. 6. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 1-8 to on. 7. Turn on the printer.
The Cut Sheet Feeder Paper Handling 1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is turned on with DIP switch 1-8 and that the printer is turned on. 2. Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper supports retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide aligns with the arrow on the panel. 4. Slide the right paper guide so that it roughly matches the width of your paper.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Take a stack of paper and fan it as shown. This keeps the paper from sticking and ensures that only one sheet feeds at a time. Tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even the stack. Note: For best results, use typewriter quality paper. If you plan to use paper with a glossy or textured surface, test it before using it to print documents. Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, envelopes, or labels in the cut sheet feeder.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 6. Insert the stack of paper between the paper guides, aligning it with the left edge of the guide. Then adjust the right paper guide until the paper is held firmly, but not so tightly that it causes the paper to buckle. Make sure the paper can move up and down freely.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 7. Push the paper set levers back until they click into place and clamp the paper against the guide rollers. Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode When you perform the cut sheet feeder self test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page. As shown on the following page, the number of lines counted is printed out at the bottom of the first test page. This number is the default page-length setting. This setting, however, can be overridden by software commands.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and a stack of paper is in the bin. Check that the cut sheet feeder mode is selected and the paper release lever is pushed to the rear. 2. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer.
The Cut Sheet Feeder A part of the printout of the first sheet is shown below. The printout of the second sheet is similar to the original self test described in Chapter 1. This is the first line. This is line XX. 3. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. To stop the test, press the ON LINE button. Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 4. To end the self test when paper is loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper. Then turn off the printer. Single-sheet Insertion Your cut sheet feeder also has a single-sheet loading feature. This feature is especially useful because it allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper (for one sheet only) without replacing the stack of paper in your cut sheet feeder. 1. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 2. Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paper guide; then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet. Operating the Cut Sheet Feeder After stacking paper in the cut sheet feeder, make sure the printer is turned on and that the ON LINE light is on. In the on line status, a new sheet of paper loads automatically whenever a printable character or line feed command is sent to the printer. Paper out condition When the printer is on line and receives print data from the computer, the first sheet loads automatically.
The Cut Sheet Feeder Note: If you turn off your printer during the time the printer detects a paper out or paper jam condition, any data remaining in the printer’s buffer is discarded. Control panel operation To operate the cut sheet feeder manually from the control panel when the printer is in the cut sheet feeder mode, first make sure that the printer is off line. LINE FEED When there is paper in the printer, press this button to feed the paper one line or hold it down to feed the paper continuously.
The Cut Sheet Feeder If the paper reaches the bottom of the print area when any of the following line feed commands is used, the sheet in the printer is automatically ejected and the next sheet is loaded. LF: Line Feed; advances the paper one line VT: Vertical Tab; advances the paper to the next vertical tab position ESC J: Line feed; advances the paper n/180th of an inch Software is not effective while the printer is off line.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 2. Remove the printer cover.
The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Tilt the cut sheet feeder back. Release its notches from the printer’s pins, and then lift up and remove the cut sheet feeder. 4. Set DIP switch 1-8 to off (to turn off the cut sheet feeder mode).
The Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part that was on it originally. 6. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Removal of the cut sheet feeder is now completed. Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder in its original box and packing materials.
The Pull Tractor The optional pull tractor (C800141) provides optimum continuous paper handling. The pull tractor is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms and labels. For best results, use the pull tractor along with the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Installation 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Remove the paper tension unit.
The Pull Tractor Fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pins in the printer. 3. 4. Tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins. Push down on the front latches to be sure they are firmly seated.
The Pull Tractor 5. Pull the paper release lever all the way forward to the pull tractor position. Paper Handling 1. Turn off the printer. Then set the first three holes of the continuous paper onto the built-in push tractor as described in the Using Continuous Paper section in Chapter 2.
The Pull Tractor Now turn on the printer. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the continuous paper; then press the FORM FEED button. This advances the paper one page so that you can fit the paper onto the pull tractor. 2. Note: After you press the FORM FEED button, be careful not to touch any of the buttons on the control panel until step 9. T 0 . 3. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob while the printer is turned on.
The Puff Tractor 4. Pull the sprocket lock levers toward you to release them. 5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper; then adjust the paper supports so that they are evenly spaced between the sprocket units.
The Pull Tractor 6. Fit the holes in the paper over the tractor pins on the sprocket units. If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins or if the paper buckles, press in on the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until the paper fits properly. 7. Close the sprocket covers.
The Pull 8. Tractor See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place. 9. Install the paper guide.
The Pull Tractor 10. Slide the edge guides all the way apart. 11. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the pull tractor.
The Pull Tractor 12. Install the pull tractor cover as shown below. 13. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.
The Pull Tractor Although the pull tractor can be used in combination with the built-in push tractor as described above, the pull tractor can also be used by itself. Instead of setting the paper on the pins of the push tractor, simply insert it through the same paper path as you would use with single-sheet paper. CAUTION: Do not use the short tear-off feature with the pull tractor. Before you start printing with the pull tractor, be sure the DIP switch 2-2 is set to off. Removing the Pull Tractor 1.
The Pull Tractor 2. 3. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then, press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of the paper path to the standby position. The PAPER OUT light comes on when the paper is completely out of the paper path. Push the paper release lever all the way back for single sheet paper (as shown) or to the middle position for continuous feed paper.
The Pull Tractor 4. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back. Replace the paper tension unit as shown below.
The Pull Tractor 6. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part that was on it originally. 7. Install the paper guide and printer cover.
The Multi-Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module gives you an easy way to have access to seven more fonts for your printer. After you install the Multi-Font Module in its slot, you can use any one of the following fonts as your default font when the printer is turned on and any of the others optionally by sending a command to the printer. CAUTION: Do not insert the Multi-Font Module when the printer is turned on.
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The Multi-Font Module Installation 1. Turn off the printer. See the font family table on page 5-39 and dial the rotary switch to the font of your choice. 2. Hold the module with the rotary switch on the top and plug it into the slot. (Set the rotary switch to on.
The Multi-Font Module 3. Turn the printer on; then select the SLOT by pressing the FONT switch on the operating panel until both indicator lights are lit. a0 SANS SERIF FONT 0 WARNING: Always turn off the power before inserting or removing the module; otherwise you may seriously damage the printer or the module. Selecting a Font This table shows the family numbers and characters per inch of the fonts in the Multi-Font Module.
The Multi-Font Module There are two ways to select a font from the module: l With the printer turned off: - remove the Multi-Font Module from its slot on the right side of the printer - dial the rotary switch to the font of your choice - return the module to the slot. When the printer is turned on, the font selected becomes the default font if the slot is selected with the DIP switch setting or by pressing the FONT button on the central panel.
The Interface Boards A number of optional interfaces are available in case your computer is either not provided with a parallel interface or you wish to increase the memory capacity of your printer’s buffer. Choosing an Interface Optional interfaces can be divided into three main categories which are described briefly below.
The Interface Boards Compatible Interfaces The following is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Interface number Name #8143 New Serial Interface #8148 Intelligent serial interface #8165 Intelligent IEEE-488 interface #8172 32 KB buffered parallel interface All Epson interfaces have the Epson name printed on them.
The Interface Boards r! ! !? WARNING: High voltages are present inside the printer when the power is on. Do not attempt to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Also, try not to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity present in your body. Do not change the settings of any DIP switches on the main board. 2. Remove the paper guide. 3.
The Interface Boards 4. Lift off the cover. 5. Remove the screw labeled CG from the main board.
The Interface Boards Installing the board There are two basic interface board designs-one with the FG wire not attached and one with the FG wire attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Check to see which type of interface board you have.
The Interface Boards FG wire not attached 1. Use the CG screw to attach the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire to the main board and position the other end as shown. 2. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the screws provided.
The Interface Boards 3. Attach the plug end of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board. 4. Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying it. FG wire attached 1. Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire to the main board.
The Interface Boards 2. Holding the interface board level, rotate it into position and attach it to the main board. Make sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. 3. Secure the board with the screws provided.
The Interface Boards 4. For all interface boards except #8143 New Serial Interface board, set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying it. If you have the #8143, see page 5-50. Attaching the interface board cover 1. Bend back the hinge plate on the interface board cover as shown below. Note: When you reattach the interface board, rebend the plate to cover the opening. The plate is sturdy, but be careful not to subject it to excessive bending.
The Interface Boards 2. Reattach the board cover. CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer’s built-in #8143 New Serial Interface If you are using an optional interface, it may be necessary for you to alter the communication protocol of the printer or the computer so that they can communicate properly.
The Interface Boards Baud rate selection You can select baud rates from 75 to 19,200 BPS (Bits Per Second). When setting the baud rate, make sure you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers (in the #8143 interface manual). For more information on the printer’s input buffer settings, see the section on DIP switch functions in Chapter 3 of this manual.
Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow the steps below: 1. 6-2 Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide or the cut sheet feeder.
Cleaning the Printer 2. 3. Using a soft brush, carefully remove all dust and dirt. If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Keep the printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the printer.
Cleaning the Printer r!! b WARNINGS: l l l l 6-4 Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer, since these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Call the Epson toll-free number (1-800-922-8911) if you think lubrication is needed.
Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7754 standard ribbon cartridge or #7770 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for your printer. Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover.
Replacing the Ribbon 2. Remove the paper tension unit. 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon.
Replacing the Ribbon 4. 5. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow.
Replacing the Ribbon 6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted.
Replacing the Ribbon 7. 8. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Be careful not to puncture the ribbon. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also see that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
Replacing the Ribbon 9. Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place.
Transporting the Printer Before you transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it in the original box and packing materials according to the following instructions. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any installed options, as well as the paper guide and printer cover. off before unplugging the power 2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. Coil the cable and tie it; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer and the computer. 3.
Transporting the Printer 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. Attach the locking clip as shown below. WARNING: You must attach the locking clip when you transport the printer.
Transporting the Printer 6. Reattach the paper tension unit, locking it securely in place. 7. Remove the platen knob.
Transporting the Printer 8. Reattach the printer cover, then replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Printing 7-5 ............................................ Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems and Solutions This chapter discusses problems you may encounter while operating your printer and their likely solutions. If you are having difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first locate the problem in the table below and then see the appropriate page for the solution. Power supply Power is not being supplied. l See 7-4 Printing l The printer does not print. See 7-5 l The print is faint or uneven. See 7-6 Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics.
Problems and Solutions Options l l l l Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. See 7-24 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly. See 7-28 Using the font module, the module’s fonts do not print. See 7-32 Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly.
Power Supply Problem Solution Power is not being supplied. The POWER light does not go on. The power cable may be loose or not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer, see that the power cable is properly plugged in to the electrical outlet, and turn the printer back on. The power switch is off. Turn on the switch. Power is not being supplied to the electrical outlet. Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly.
Printing Problem Solution The printer does not print. The ON LINE light is on but nothing is printed. The software may not be installed properly for your printer. Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. The interface cable may be loose. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. You may not be using the correct interface cable. Make sure your interface cable meets the printer and the computer specifications.
Printing Problem Solution The printer does not print (continued). The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge, and take up any slack in the ribbon. The ribbon may be worn. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 6. The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. This indicates an error in printer operation.
Printing Problem Solution The print is faint or uneven (continued). The printout is faint. The ribbon may be worn out. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and should be replaced. Install a new ribbon cartridge. See Chapter 6. The paper thickness lever may not be set correctly for the paper you are using. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See Chapter 2. Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. A line of dots is missing in the printout.
Printing Problem Solution Printed characters are not what you expected. The typestyle or characters that are set by the software cannot be printed. The software may not be correctly installed for your printer. Use the program’s setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings, and reset as needed. The Roman, Sans Serif, or Draft font is The wrong font is selected.
Printing Problem Solution Printed characters are not what you expected (continued). Graphic characters or lines are being printed instead of the selected italic characters. The wrong character table is selected. If your application program is capable of sending control codes, specify the italic character table using ESC t 0. You can also select the italic character table by changing a DIP switch setting. To do this, turn off the power, set DIP switch 1-7 to off; then turn on the power. See Chapter 3.
Printing Solution Problem Printed characters are not what you expected (continued). The characters printed are smaller than expected. The condensed mode may be set. Check to see if the CONDENSED light on the control panel is on. If it is lit, press the CONDENSED button to cancel the mode. Also, if your application program is capable of sending control codes, you can cancel the condensed mode by sending the DC2 code to the printer. See Chapter 9. The typestyle selected by SelecType is not printed.
Printing Problem Solution The print position is not what you expected. page. The loading position may be incorrect. Use micro-adjustment to adjust the loading position. See Chapter 3. If the problem persists, check the top margin set by your application software and adjust it. One line of printing has taken up two lines. Auto line feed may be on. Turn off DIP switch 2-4. Printing starts too high or too low on the The margin setting may not be correct.
Printing Solution Problem The print position is not what you expected (continued). Page length does not match the length of the paper. Check the page length set by your application software and adjust it if necessary, or change the page length setting with DIP switch 2-1. If you are using the cut sheet feeder, the self test function prints the number of printable lines that can fit on a single sheet. Use this feature to determine the correct page length setting. See Chapter 3.
Printing Note: Use the data dump mode to check data being sent from the computer. In the data dump mode, data is printed in hexadecimal format and in ASCII characters. See Data Dump Mode in Chapter 3. If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable.
Paper Handling The following section guides you through problems in handling single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems using the optional cut sheet feeder or pull tractor, see the section on options later in this chapter. Solution Problem Single sheets do not feed properly. The LOAD/EJECT button was pressed, but the platen did not move and paper was not fed. You may be trying to feed paper using one of the control panel buttons while the printer is on line (ON LINE light is on).
Paper Problem Handling Solution Single sheets do not feed properly (continued). The LOAD/EJECT button was pressed and the platen rotated, but paper was not fed. The paper release lever may be set in the wrong position. Push paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. See Chapter 2. The left and right edge guides may be too close together, preventing the paper from feeding smoothly. Adjust the position of the edge guides so that the paper can move up and down freely. See Chapter 2.
Paper Handling Solution Problem Single sheets do not feed properly (continued). When the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed, the paper feeds through and then out of the printer. The paper may have been between the edge guides before the printer was turned on. When loading single sheets, be sure that paper is not in the paper guide before you turn the printer on. The paper feed is crooked. The paper guide may not be attached, or it may not be in the correct position.
Paper Handling Problem Solution Continuous paper does not feed properly. When the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed, the platen does not rotate and paper does not feed. You may be trying to feed paper using the control panel buttons while the printer is on line (ON LINE light on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line, then try feeding paper. After feeding paper, press the ON LINE button again to set the printer on line. See Chapter 3.
Paper Handling Solution Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. The paper supply may be obstructed by a cable or some other object. Make sure that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. See Chapter 2. Your supply of continuous paper may be too far from the printer. Position your paper supply within 3 feet (1 meter) of the printer. See Chapter 2. The paper may be caught on the edge guides.
Paper Handling Problem Solution Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams (continued). The sprocket lock levers may be unlocked, or the sprocket covers may be open. Position the sprocket units to match the width of your paper. Then, lock them in place by pressing the sprocket lock levers away from you. See Chapter 2. The paper guide may be in the upright position.
Paper Handling Problem Solution Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip. The page length for one page of continuous paper may be set incorrectly. Change the setting of DIP switch 2-1. The loading position of the paper shifts slightly while printing several pages. The paper you are trying to feed may be too heavy for the built-in push tractor.
Paper Handling Problem Solution Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). The short tear-off function is selected (DIP switch 2-2 is on), but it does not work (continued). Your program may not be sending a form feed command to the printer. At the end of your program or the page, send a form feed (FF). If you are using BASIC, be sure to add a semicolon (;) after the FF code to prevent any additional codes from being sent to the printer.
Paper Handling Problem Solution Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed properly (continued). The paper release lever is correctly set for continuous paper, but when the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed, the platen rotates backward and the paper comes of the sprockets. A single sheet may be in the paper guide, causing the continuous paper to back out and to come off the sprockets.
Paper Handling Problem Solution Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed properly (continued). Even with the paper release lever set correctly to the single-sheet position, the single sheet and continuous paper feed together and jam. The continuous paper may not have fed backward far enough to reach the standby position before you changed the position of the paper release lever. Remove the jammed paper and try again.
Options Solution Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. The LOAD/EJECT button is pressed, but the platen does not move and the paper does not feed. You may be pressing the LOAD/EJECT button while the printer is on line. Always put the printer off line before feeding the paper. Paper feeds automatically when the cut sheet feeder receives a print command from the computer (only while the printer is on line).
Options Problem Solution Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). After a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates, but paper does not feed. The PAPER OUT light is on. DIP switch 1-8 is set to off. DIP switch 1-8 must be set to on in order to use the cut sheet feeder. See Chapters 3 and 5. The cut sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer.
Options Solution Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). After a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates, but paper does not feed. The PAPER OUT light is on (continued). Paper may be jammed near the print head. Remove the paper jam (temporarily remove the cut sheet feeder if necessary). You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut sheet feeder’s bin. Remove the sheets. The bin can hold a maximum of 150 sheets.
Options Problem Solution Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). The paper feed is crooked. The paper may be old or creased. Discard it and load new, clean sheets of paper. The left and right paper guides may be too far apart. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper. There may be too much outgoing paper. Never let more than 80 sheets of outgoing paper accumulate while printing. The weight of your paper may be too heavy or too light for the cut sheet feeder.
Options Problem Solution Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). One page of printing has spread to two pages. The page length setting may be wrong. Run a self test in cut sheet feeder mode. The printer will automatically measure the paper loaded and set the correct page length. See Chapter 5. You may have to change the top or bottom margin or page length for your application program.
Options Problem Solution Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. Something may be obstructing the paper feed, like an object on top of the paper stack or a cable caught on the paper. Make sure that nothing prevents the smooth flow of paper and position the paper so that it feeds straight in line with the sprockets. The supply of paper may be too far from the printer.
Options Problem Solution Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams (continued). The paper may be slack. Adjust the position of the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper. Remove slack lengthwise by pressing in and rotating the pull tractor knob on the right. Do not turn the platen knob. The paper thickness lever may not be correctly set.
Options Problem Solution Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the skip has shifted from the perforation, or the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip (continued). The page length for one page of the continuous paper may be set incorrectly. Set DIP switch 2-1 or use your application program control codes to set the correct page length.
Options Solution Problem Using the font module, the module’s fonts do not print. The font module is set, but the fonts in the module do not print. The font module may not be fully inserted in the slot. Check it and insert the module properly if necessary. The font module may be inserted the wrong way. Align the (> ) marks on the module and the slot and insert it properly. The font in the module may not be correctly selected. Select the slot by pressing the FONT button on the control panel.
Options Solution Problem Using an interface, does not properly optional the printer operate (continued). The printer does not print or the printout is not what you expected (continued). You may be trying to use an interface with the wrong specification. Check the specifications to make sure that you can use the interface with this printer. You may be trying to use a cable with the wrong specification. Make sure that the cable matches the specifications of the interface.
Options If the printer still does not operate properly after checking the above points, run a self test of the interface to make sure that there are no on-board defects. If any abnormality is found, call the Epson toll free number (1-800-922-8911) for assistance.
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environment . . .
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: X-pin impact dot matrix Print speed: ;l Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text printing. Unidirectional for graphics. Line spacing: 1/6 inch or programmable in increments of 1/360th of an inch Paper feed speed: Single sheet : 2.2 inches per sec (100 ms/line) Continuous: 2.
Printer Specifications Optional fonts: LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ LQ Epson Courier Epson Prestige Epson Script Epson OCR-B Epson OCR-A Epson Orator Epson Orator-S Character fonts: Font Available sizes (Characters per inch) Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 Epson Roman 10, 12, 15, Proportional Epson Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, Proportional Characters: 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 15 international character sets (including a legal symbol set) Epson Extended Graphics character set Paper P
Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheet 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more il 0.12 inches (3 mm) -F r or more Printable area 0.53 inches (13.5 mm) or more Continuous paper 0.35 inches (9 mm) t r 0.51 inches (13 mm) or more (both sides) when the 4 to 14.9 inch (101 mm to 378 mm) width paper is used. 1.02 inches (26 mm) or more (both sides) when the 15 to 16 inch (381 to 406 mm) width paper is used.
Printer Specifications Envelope 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) Fi ,:,. (22 mm) +It I 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more or more Note: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. Load the envelope with its long side horizontal. Paper weight: Paper thickness: Single Sheet Continuous Multi-part forms 14 lb to 24 lb 14 lb to 22 lb 12 lb to 15 lb per sheet Maximum number sheets = 3 Envelope 12 lb to 24 lb Single Sheet 0.0025 to 0.0055 inches (0.065 to 0.14 mm) Continuous 0.0025 to 0.01 inches (0.
Printer Specifications Copy capacity: Up to 3 sheets including the original. Total thickness must not exceed 0.01 inches (0.25 mm). Note: Label printing and the printing of 24 lb paper are available only at normal temperature and normal humidity.
Printer Specifications Electrical Voltage: 120 VAC ± 10% Power consumption: 100 watts maximum Frequency: 50 ± 0.5 Hz, 60 ± 0.5 Hz Insulation resistance: 10 Mohms between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Can withstand 1.00 kV rms applied for one minute or 1.
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. For specifications on optional interfaces, refer to their manuals. Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table. Signal Pin Return Pin 1 19 STROBE IN STROBE pulse to read data. Pulse width must be more than 0.5 microseconds at the receiving terminal.
Interface Specifications Signal Pin Return Pin 13 Signal Direction SLCT OUT Description Pulled up to + 5 volts through 3.3 Kohm resistance. 14 - AUTO FEED XT IN When this signal is LOW, the paper is automatically fed 1 line after printing. (The signal level can be fixed to this by setting DIP switch 2-4 to on.) 15 - NC - Not used. 16 GND 17 CHASSIS GND 18 - 19-30 31 34 16 INIT ERROR - GND - Twisted-pair return signal ground level.
Interface Specifications The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. “Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and to complete the connection on the return side. These cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer. All interface conditions are based on TTL level.
Interface Specifications Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals and Control Conditions The table below shows the relationship between printing being enabled or disabled, the on line/off line status, and the receipt of the data on/off control characters, DC1 or DC3.
Option Specifications Single-bin Cut Sheet Feeder (Optional) Dimensions and weight: 24.3 in (W) x 17.4 in (D) x 16.4 in (H) (618 mm (W) x 443 mm (D) x 416 mm (H)) (mounted on the printer) approx. 5.9 lb (2.
Option Specifications Paper: Width 7.17 to 14.33 inches (182 to 364 mm) Length 10.12 to 14.33 inches (257 to 364 mm) Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0055 inches (0.07 to 0.14 mm) Weight 17 lb to 24 lb Printable area 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more 1 T - 0.12 inches (3 mm) 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more or more Printable area 0.53 inches (13.5 mm) or more Paper feed accuracy cannot be assured within 0.9" (22 mm) from either the top or bottom edges of the paper.
Initialization There are two ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to the default settings) through the hardware and one way through the software. These are described in the following table: l The software sends the ESC @ (initialize Default Settings The table below shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized.
Initialization Also, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by an INIT signal. set is not cleared when the printer is initialized with the software command (ESC @).
Chapter 9 Command Summary Using the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control Key Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 4 Commands in Numerical Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 MSB Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Command Summary This chapter lists and describes all the commands available on your printer. The first part of this chapter lists all commands in numerical order and gives the number of the page where each is fully described. If you know which command you are looking for, consult the numerical list. Note: The Quick Reference card at the end of the book also contains a list of the commands divided by topic, with page number references that direct you to full explanations of the commands.
Using the Command Summary The simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode, the code format is: ASCII code: SI 15 Decimal : Hexadecimal: 0F This code can be sent from a program by sending the code 15 directly. More complex commands consist of two or more character codes.
Using the Command Summary Control Key Chart Some application programs use control key codes for decimal values 0-27. The table below gives you the proper values. The Control Key column indicates that you press the control key at the same time you press the key for the letter or symbol in that column. For example, you press the control key and A at the same time to send the value 1.
Commands in Numerical Order The following list shows control codes and ESC sequences with their decimal and hexadecimal values, and the page where the description of the command can be found. ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Page Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tab Horizontally . . . . . . . . . . . . . Line Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tab Vertically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commands in Numerical Order Dec. ASCII Hex. Description Page Select Graphics Mode . . . . . . . . . Set n/360-inch Line Spacing . . . . Turn Underline Mode On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select Vertical Tab Channel . . . . . Select 1/8-inch Line Spacing . . . . Select 1/6-inch Line Spacing . . . . Set n/180-inch Line Spacing . . . . Select Italic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cancel Italic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . Enable Printable Characters . . . . Enable Upper Control Codes .
Commands in Numerical Order Hex. Description Page 78 79 80 81 82 4E 4F 50 51 52 9-14 9-14 9-24 9-19 ESCS0 ESC S 1 ESC T 83 83 84 53 53 54 ESC U 85 55 Set Skip Over Perforation . . . . . . Cancel Skip Over Perforation . . . Select 10 CPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Right Margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select an International Character Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select Superscript Mode . . . . . . . Select Subscript Mode . . . . . . . . . Cancel Superscript/Subscript Mode . .
Commands Arranged by Topic This following section lists and describes all the commands by topic. See the Quick Reference card at the back of this book for a handy list of commands by topic. Printer Operation Initialize Printer ESC @ Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 @ 64 1B 40 Comments: Resets the printer mode and clears the current print line preceding the command.
Commands Arranged by Topic DC3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Deselect Printer DC3 19 13 Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until the select printer code (DC1) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON LINE button. DEL Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Delete Character DEL 127 7F Comments: Removes the last text character on the print line but does not affect control codes.
Commands Arranged by Topic Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC U Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC U n 27 1B 85 55 n n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns the mode on 0: Turns the mode off Text printing is normally bidirectional. (Graphics printing is always unidirectional.) This command moves the print head to the extreme left (home) position; printing takes place from left to right.
Commands Arranged by Topic MSB Control MSB means the Most Significant Bit. MSB control (ESC =, ESC > , and ESC #) does not work for graphics or user-defined characters. ESC = Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Set MSB to 0 ESC 27 1B = 61 3D Comments: Sets the MSB of all incoming data to 0. Some computers always send data with the MSB set to 1, which means that italics or character graphics are always printed. ESC = can overcome this problem.
Commands Arranged by Topic Beeper BEL Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: BEL 7 07 Comments: Sounds the printer’s beeper. Data Control Carriage Return CR Format: CR ASCII code: 13 Decimal: Hexadecimal: 0D Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and returns the print position to the left margin. A line feed is added if the AUTO FEED XT line on the parallel interface is held LOW.
Commands Arranged by Topic Vertical Motion Form Feed FF Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: FF 12 0C Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and advances the paper to the top of the next form according to the current page length. When using a cut sheet feeder, FF ejects the sheet into the stacker. Set Page Length in Lines ESC C Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC C n 27 67 1B 43 n n Comments: Sets the page length to n lines in the current line spacing.
Commands Arranged by Topic Set Skip Over Perforation ESC N Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B N 78 4E n n n Comments: The variable n is the number of lines skipped between the last line printed on one page and the first line to print on the next page. For example, with the standard setting for line spacing (1/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 prints 60 lines and then skips 6. This setting is cancelled by ESC O, ESC C, or ESC C 0. The value of n must be from 1 to 127.
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 0 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select l/B-inch Line Spacing ESC 27 1B 0 48 30 Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/8 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 0 is the digit zero and not ASCII code 0. Select 1/6-inch Line Spacing ESC 2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B 2 50 32 Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/6 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 2 is the digit two and not ASCII code 2.
Commands Arranged by Topic Set n/180-inch Line Spacing ESC 3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B 3 51 33 n n n Comments: Sets the line spacing to n/180 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 3 is the digit three and not ASCII code 3. The value of n must be from 0 to 255. ESC A Set n/60-inch Line Spacing Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B A 65 41 n n n Comments: Sets the line spacing to n/60 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands.
Commands Arranged by Topic VT Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Tab Vertically VT 11 0B Comments: Advances the paper to the next vertical tab position in the channel selected by ESC /. If no channel has been selected, channel 0 is used. If no vertical tabs have been set, the paper advances one line. ESC B Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Set Vertical Tabs E S C B n 1 n 2 . . . 27 66 n1 n2 . . . 1B 42 n1 n2 . . .
Commands Arranged by Topic Set Vertical Tabs in Channels ESC b Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B b 98 62 c n1 c c n2 n1 n1 n2 . n2 . . . ... . . 0 0 00 Comments: Functions the same as ESC B, except that the variable c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be from 0 to 7. Therefore, up to eight sets of vertical tabs can be set. The channels are selected by ESC /. To clear the tabs in channel c, use ESC b c 0.
Commands Arranged by Topic Horizontal Motion Set Left Margin ESC 1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B 1 108 6C n n n Comments: Sets the left margin to n columns in the current character size. Settings made in the proportional mode are treated as 10 cpi. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print line. Use lowercase 1 (as in left), not the numeral one. The minimum space between the margins is the width of one double-wide 10 cpi character.
Commands Arranged by Topic BS Backspace Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: BS 8 08 Comments: Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one space to the left. Backspacing is possible up to, but not beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is ignored if ESC a2 or ESC a3 has been sent.
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC \ Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Set Relative Print Position ESC 27 1B \ 92 SC n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 Comments: Determines the position (relative to the current position) at which printing of subsequent data will start. To find n1 and n2, first calculate the displacement required in dots. If the displacement is to the left, subtract it from 65536. Send the resulting number using this formula: total number of dots = n1 + (n2 x 256).
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC D Set Horizontal Tabs Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC D 27 1B n1 n1 68 44 n2 n2 n1 n2 . . . . . . . . . 0 0 00 Comments: This command allows setting of up to 32 horizontal tabs, which are entered as n1, n2, n3, etc. (from 1 to 255) with the number 0 terminating the command. The tab settings must be entered in ascending order. ESC D 0 clears all tabs.
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC k Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select Typestyle Family ESC 27 1B k 107 6B n n n Comments: This command affects only the Letter Quality typestyle, not draft. If n = 0, the Roman font is used. To select one of the other typestyles, use the family number of the font as shown below. For example, to choose the Prestige font, use 3 for the value of n.
Commands Arranged by Topic Print Size and Character Width ESC P Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select 10 CPI ESC 27 1B P 80 50 Comments: Selects 10 character per inch printing. This command is normally used to cancel 12 or 15 cpi. ESC M Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Select 12 CPI ESC 27 1B M 77 4D Comments: Selects 12 character per inch printing.
Commands Arranged by Topic Turn Proportional Mode On/Off ESC p Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B p 112 70 n n n Comments: Turns proportional mode on and off. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. The width of proportional characters varies from character to character. Therefore, a narrow letter like i receives less space than a wide letter like W. Proportional character widths are given in the Appendix. This command overrides fixed cpi fonts.
Commands Arranged by Topic Select Condensed Mode ESC SI Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B SI 15 0F Comments: Duplicates the SI command and the function of the CONDENSED button on the control panel. Cancel Condensed Mode DC2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: DC2 18 12 Comments: Cancels condensed mode set by SI, ESC SI, or SelecType and returns printing to normal.
Commands Arranged by Topic Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ESC SO Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC SO 27 14 1B 0E Comments: Duplicates the SO command. Turn Double-wide Mode On/Off ESC W Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B W 87 57 n n n Comments: Doubles the width of all characters. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off.
Commands Arranged by Topic Turn Double-high Mode On/Off ESC w Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B w 119 77 n n n Comments: Doubles the height of all characters. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. Cannot be used with the pull tractor.
Commands Arranged by Topic Select Double-strike Mode ESC G Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B G 71 47 Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each line twice, with the second printing slightly below the first. Cancel Double-strike Mode ESC H Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B H 72 48 Comments: Cancels the double-strike mode selected by ESC G.
Commands Arranged by Topic Select Subscript Mode ESC S1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: E S C S 27 83 1B 53 1 1 01 Comments: Prints characters about two-thirds of the normal character height in the lower part of the character space. Cancel Superscript/Subscript Mode ESC T Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B T 84 54 Comments: Cancels either superscript or subscript.
Commands Arranged by Topic Select Score ESC ( Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B ( 40 28 45 2D n1 n2 m n1 n2 m n1 n2 m d1 d1 d1 d2 d2 d2 Comments: Use decimal or hexadecimal values for all variables, not ASCII characters. Use the following values for the first 3 variables: n1 must be 3. n2 must be 0. m must be 1. The value of d1 determines the location of the score: d1 = 1 for underline. d1 = 2 for strike-through. d1 = 3 for overscore.
Commands Arranged by Topic Turn Underline Mode On/Off ESC Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B 45 2D n n n Comments: This mode provides continuous underlining including spaces. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. Areas skipped with HT or ESC $ are not underlined. Select Character Style ESC q Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B q 113 71 n n n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects normal.
Commands Arranged by Topic Word Processing Select Justification ESC a Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC a n 27 97 1B 61 n n Comments: Sets the type of justification. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects left justification. 1: Selects centering. 2: Selects right justification. 3: Selects full justification. The default setting is n = 0. Full justification (n = 3) is performed when the buffer becomes full; HT and BS are invalid except in n = 0 mode.
Commands Arranged by Topic Character Tables Select Character Table ESC t Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B t 116 74 n n n Comments: Selects the character table used by codes 128 to 255. Selecting Epson Extended Graphics characters does not disable italic printing. Italic printing can still be selected by ESC 4. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects italics character table. 1: Selects Epson Extended Graphics character table.
Commands Arranged by Topic Cancel Italic Mode ESC 5 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B 5 53 35 Comments: Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4. Select an International Character Set ESC R Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B R 82 52 n n n Comments: Selects one of the international character sets.
Commands Arranged by Topic User-defined Characters See Chapter 4 for sample programs and full information on this topic. ESC & Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Define User-defined Characters ESC 27 1B & 38 26 0 0 00 n1 n2 d1 n1 n2 d1 n2 d1 n1 d2 data d2 data d2 data Comments: This command allows characters to be redefined in the currently selected mode. When defining characters, DIP switch 2-5 must be set to off.
Commands Arranged by Topic Select User-defined Set ESC % Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC 27 1B % 37 25 n n n Comments: This sequence is used to print the user-defined (download) character set. ESC & is required to define the character set. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects the normal set. 1: Selects the user-defined set.
Commands Arranged by Topic Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. See the table under ESC * for density information on graphics modes. Select Single-density Graphics Mode ESC K Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC K 27 1B 75 4B n1 n1 n2 n2 n1 n2 Comments: Turns on B-pin, single-density graphics mode. The total number of columns = n1 + (n2 x 256).
Commands Arranged by Topic Select Quadruple-density Graphics Mode ESC Z Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC Z 27 90 1B 5A n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 Comments: Turns on B-pin, quadruple-density graphics mode. The total number of columns = n1 + (n2 x 256). Select Graphics Mode ESC * Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: ESC * 27 42 1B 2A m m m n1 n1 n1 n2 n2 n2 Comments: Turns on graphics mode m. Refer to the following table for details on the available modes.
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ? Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: Reassign Graphics Mode ESC 27 1B ? 63 3F s s s m m m Comments: Changes from one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, Y or Z), representing the commands ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, and ESC Z. The variable m has a range of 0 through 6 and corresponds to the mode m in the ESC * command.
Appendix Proportional Width Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportional Width Table This table lists the widths of your printer’s proportional characters. The values given are in 360ths of an inch. (For example, a value of 36 is 36/360ths of an inch.) You may need to enter these widths into a special table for your word processing program so it can calculate the number of proportional characters that will fit on a line. The characters with no code indicated are international characters or graphics.
Proportional Width Table -__ Code CHR Width Code CHR Width 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 4F 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 60 61 62 63 e 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 24/16 30/20 36/24 36/24 42/28 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 36/24 42/28 36/24 36/24 30/20 24/16 30/20 24/16 30/20 30/20 18/12 30/20 36/24 30/20 64 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E d e 36/24 30/20 24/16 36/24 36/24
Proportional Width Table Code Width 30/20 30/20 18/12 18/12 18/12 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 42/28 30/20 30/20 30/20 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 30/20 30/20 36/24 42/28 30/20 30/20 18/12 30/20 36/24 36/24 36/24 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 A-4 Code B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 BA BB BC BD BE BF co Cl C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 CA CB CC CD CE CF D0 D1 D2 CHR Width 30/20 30/20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Proportional Width Table Code D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC DD DE DF E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA EB EC ED EE EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 Width 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Code CHR Width F8 F9 FA FB FC FD FE e 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 24/16 30/20 36/24 36/24 30/20 30/20 30/20 42/28 18/12 30/20 30/20 36/24 36/24 30/20 36/24 . a I3 0 0 ..
Character Tables These character tables are selected by DIP switch 1-7 or the ESC t software command. For the Epson Extended Graphics character table, use of the ESC 6 or ESC 7 software command lets you select whether to print hex codes 80 to 9F as characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7). Italic Character Table CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F 1 O@P’p 1.
Character Tables Epson Extended Graphics Character Table CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F L d a f -QB? O@ P’ PCB& I.lAQaqiizi ” 2 B R b r & iE 6 TTrz #3CScsa6liIt”n< $4DTdtii6ii+--XC @%5EUeuBGR+tpaJ 6;6FVfvBG?!i/=,p+ 9 7G Wg w q ii 0 l It# -c x A (8Hxh~Gj;;~~+@’ ) 9 I Y i y 6 ij r {I a J 0 * : J Z j z 6 ij 7 11 -II r 51 B t 8 9 C D E F l ;ri[k{ii’*jgp6 N^n _ A Pt K 4 $= 1 E I .
Glossary Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more information. application program A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII Acronym for the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.
byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. carriage return (CR) The control code that returns the print position to the left margin. When issued together with a line feed, the print position moves to the left margin of the next line. In bidirectional printing, the print head may not physically move to the left margin. character set A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language.
decimal See number systems. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. DIP switches Small switches in a printer that control various printer functions and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. dot graphics A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. Also called bit image graphics.
Epson Extended Graphics character table The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas. ESC (escape) code A special control code used to begin most printer commands. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer.
Letter Quality One of two print qualities available on your printer. Letter Quality provides better readability and appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft mode. line feed Both a control code and a panel button that advances the paper one line space. loading position The position to which the paper is automatically loaded. It can be adjusted by using the micro-adjustment feature. memory The printer, like a computer, has a memory.
binary is base 2 and uses only the digits 0 and 1. All information in computer systems is handled in binary form represented by electrical signals that are on or off. A binary digit is often called a bit: any decimal number between 0 and 255 can be expressed by an eight-bit binary number. on line When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the computer connected to it.
pull tractor unit An optional device that feeds continuous paper and multi-part forms through the printer. push tractor A built-in device that feeds continuous paper through the printer. RAM Acronym for Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a buffer and as a place for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned Off.
12 cpi A character spacing in which each character is slightly narrower than normal, so that there are 12 characters per inch. Also referred to as elite. unidirectional printing Printing in one direction only. Allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing graphics. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters.
Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. To locate the page number of a specific command, see Chapter 9 or the Quick Reference card.
Index DIP switches, function descriptions, 3-9 - 11, 3-15, 3-22, -25 function tables, 3-7 - 8 setting, 3-6 - 9 Dot graphics mode, 4-9 - 19, 9-38, -40 Double-high mode, 4-3 - 4, 9-28 Double-strike mode, 4-4 - 5, 4-6, -8, 9-29 Double-wide mode, 4-3, - 4, 4-6, -8, 9-26, -27 Downloading user-defined characters, 4-24, - 26, 9-36 Draft font, 3-20 Draft mode, 1-20 G Graphics mode, 4-9 - 19 Greek characters, 3-24 - 25 H Help, where to get, Intro-6 I Indicator lights, 3-2 Initialization, 8-14 Input buffer ca
Index M Master select, 4-6, -8 Mathematic symbols, 3-24 Micro-adjustment, 3-13 Moving printer, 6-11 print head, 1-9 Multi-Font Module, 5-34 - 39 font descriptions, 5-34, -36 installation, 5-37-38 selecting fonts, 5-38 Multi-part forms, 2-27 Multi-part light, 3-2 O On line button, 3-3 On line light, 3-2 Options see Cut-sheet feeder see Interface boards see Multi-Font Module see Pull tractor Outline mode, 4-6, 9-32 Overline mode, 4-5, 9-31 P Page length, 3-10 Paper copy capacity, 8-6 feeding method, 2-2, 8-
Index Printer cover, 1-13, 2-27 Printer stand, 1-6 Print head, 1-9, 4-10 - 12, 8-6 Printing direction, 8-2 Problems, see Troubleshooting Proportional spacing, 4-2 - 3, 4-6-8, 9-25, A-2-5 Pull tractor, 5-21- 33 installing, 5-21- 33 loading paper, 5-23 - 29 removing, 5-30 - 33 Push tractor, 2-9 - 23 R Ready light, 3-2 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-8 - 10 replacing, 6-5 - 10 specifications, 8-6 Roman font, 3-20 S Sans serif font, 3-20 SelecType options, 3-19 - 21, 5-34 Self test, printer, 1-15 - 22, 5-10 -
Index Tractor see Pull tractor see Push tractor Transporting printer, 6-11 Troubleshooting, 7-1 - 34 optional accessories, 7-24 - 34 paper handling, 7-14 - 23 power supply, 7-4 printing, 7-5 -13 Typestyles, 3-19 - 21, 4-6, -8, 4-20, -31, see also Fonts U Underline mode, 4-5, 4-6, -8, 9-31 Unpacking printer, 1-2, -4 V Ventilation, 1-5 Index 5
EPSON”,qampti 4500 Quick Reference
l 0 0 l l l l D l l l Control and ESCape Codes by Function The following control codes are listed briefly for quick reference. For a more detailed explanation, see the page reference in Chapter 9. Variables are not included in this quick reference due to their complexity. For those codes that contain variables, such as ESC Q n for setting the right margin, see Chapter 9. Printer Operation D l l D l D l l B I) l D D l l l l D Data Control ASCII CR CAN Vertical Motion Dec. Hex.
Horizontal Motion Dec. ASCII Hex. 108 81 8 36 92 9 68 6C 51 08 24 5C 09 44 ESC I ESC Q I RS ESC $ ESC \ HT ESC D / Overall Printing Style Dec. ASCII ESC x 120 [ Hex.
Character Tables ASCII ESC t Dec. 116 Hex.
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