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Contents Introduction 1 About This Guide 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ................................................ Choosing a Place for the Printer .................................. Assembling the Printer ............................................... Testing the Printer .................................................... Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ..................... Printer Selection Menus .............................................
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ................................................. Interface Specifications ............................................... Initialization ............................................................. Default Settings ........................................................ 5-1 5-2 5-7 5-11 5-12 Chapter 6 Command Summary 6-1 A-1 Appendix The Interface Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............................
Introduction The ActionPrinter™ L-1000 is an advanced 24-pin impact dot matrix printer combining a 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, your printer offers the following: Draft mode with fast printing of up to 180 characters per second in 12 cpi (12 characters per inch).
About This Guide This user’s guide provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Finding your way around Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in this chapter first. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and general printer operation. This information is necessary for the day-to-day operation of your printer.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ................................................ 1-2 Removing the pull tractor ........................................ 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer .................................. 1-5 Assembling the Printer.. ............................................. Installing the paper feed knob .................................. Installing the ribbon cartridge ................................... Attaching the paper guide .............................
Unpacking the Printer As you unpack the printer, check that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged during transportation. Note: You’ll find the paper feed knob in a piece of the foam packing. Also, in some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer.
Unpacking the Printer After removing the parts, store the packaging materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. CAUTION: There are several different versions of the printer designed for different electrical standards. The power supply type is shown on the label on the back of the printer. If it does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. It is not possible to adjust the printer for use on another voltage.
Unpacking the Printer 2. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back until the front notches of the unit are free. 3. Lift the tractor unit up and off.
Choosing a Place for the Printer When you select a location for your printer, keep the following in mind: l l l l Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place the printer close enough to the computer for its cable to reach. Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy operation and maintenance. Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug. The illustration below shows a good printer location.
Choosing a Place for the Printer Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, make sure it meets the following requirements: l l l l The stand must support at least 30 lb or 14 kg (twice the weight of the printer). The stand must not tilt the printer more than 15 degrees from horizontal. With a cut sheet feeder, the stand must keep the printer level. If the paper supply is below the printer stand, make sure that the paper cannot catch on the underside of the stand or on the stand supports.
Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: l Install the paper feed knob. l Install the ribbon cartridge. l Attach the paper guide. Installing the paper feed knob The first step in setting up the printer is to install the paper feed knob. You use this knob to manually feed paper in the printer when the printer is turned off. You’ll find the paper feed knob packed in an indentation in the white foam packing material. 1.
Assembling the Printer 2. Push firmly on the knob until it fits against the printer case. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to install the ribbon cartridge. 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.
Assembling the Printer 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes any excess slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
Assembling the Printer 5. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, 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. 6. Slide the print head from side to side to be sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide The paper guide functions to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently. Follow these steps to install the paper guide: 1. Place the paper guide on the printer. 2. Raise the paper guide until it locks into place.
Assembling the Printer 3. Attach the printer cover by fitting the legs of the cover into the notches at the front of the printer. 4. Close the printer cover.
Testing the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, you can use the built-in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly even though it is not connected to a computer. Be sure to perform this test to check that your printer is operating properly. Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to an electrical outlet and load a sheet of paper. Plugging in the printer Follow these steps to plug in the printer: 1. Be sure the printer is turned off. 2.
Testing the Printer Loading a sheet of paper Next, you need to load a sheet of paper that is letter or A4 size. 1. Turn on the printer. The green POWER and red PAPER OUT lights 2. Be sure that the paper release lever is pushed back to the single sheet position.
Testing the Printer 3. Move the left edge guide so it locks in place next to the guide mark. 4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Next, slide a sheet down between the edge guides until it meets resistance.
Testing the Printer WARNING: Never run the self test using paper that is narrower than 8¼ inches (210 mm or A4 size) because then the print head prints directly onto the platen. 5. Press the AUTO LOAD button once to automatically load the paper. Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly; then press the AUTO LOAD button again. Running the self test The self test can be run in draft mode or Letter Quality mode. Follow the steps below: 1.
Testing the Printer 3. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or the FORM FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer. After printing starts, release the button. A list of your printer’s settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters.
Testing the Printer 4. The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press the ON LINE button. If the test results are satisfactory and you wish to stop the test, press the ON LINE button. 5. To end the self test, be sure the printer is not printing. If paper is still loaded, press the off the printer. 1-18 FORM FEED button to eject it.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly and your printouts looked like the ones shown, you are now ready to connect your printer to the computer. If the self test did not print correctly, see “Where to Get Help” on the inside front cover of this guide. The printer has a built-in parallel interface. If you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be able to connect your printer immediately.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. Note: If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector. 4. 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.
Printer Selection Menus 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 section that presents a list of printers to choose from. Choosing from a menu Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use an application program even if it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu.
Printer Selection Menus 1-22 Setting Up the Printer
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ................................................... Attaching the paper guide ........................................ Loading paper ....................................................... Reloading during printing ........................................ 2-2 2-2 2-4 Using Continuous Paper ............................................. Installing the pull tractor ......................................... Positioning your continuous paper supply ................
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches (182 mm) to 8.5 inches (216 mm). If the pull tractor unit is installed, you need to remove it before you can print on single sheets. See “Removing the pull tractor” in Chapter 1. Attaching the paper guide Follow these steps to attach the paper guide: 1. Place the paper guide on the printer. Then raise it up until it locks into place.
Using Single Sheets 2. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 3. Attach the printer cover.
Using Single Sheets Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper in the printer: 1. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER on.
Using Single Sheets 3. Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 4. Press the AUTO LOAD button once to load the paper automatically. Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, completely remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly. Then press the AUTO LOAD button again.
Using Single Sheets 5. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. To eject the paper, set the printer off line (by pressing the button) and then press the FORM FEED button. ON LINE CAUTION: Never advance the paper using the paper feed knob while the printer is turned on.
Using Single Sheets Reloading during printing When you print a document more than one page long using single sheets of paper, there are two ways your software can allow you to load a new sheet at the end of a printed page: l l If your software sends characters in a continuous stream, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the paper. When this happens, the page ejects and the ON LINE light goes off automatically.
Using Continuous Paper To print on continuous paper, you need to install the pull tractor unit. With the pull tractor installed, you can print on continuous paper with a width of 4 inches (101 mm) to 10 inches (254 mm). If the pull tractor is already installed, skip to “Positioning your continuous paper supply” later in this chapter. Installing the pull tractor Follow these steps to install the pull tractor: 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Attach the paper rest.
Using Continuous Paper 3. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 4. Open the slot cover for the tractor unit.
Using Continuous Paper 5. Fit the rear notches of the tractor unit over the rear mounting pins of the printer. 6. Press the tractor unit forward until its front notches lock onto the front mounting pins of the printer.
Using Continuous Paper Positioning your continuous paper supply Here are three ways to position your printer and supply of continuous paper: It is also important to align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly and straight into the printer. Loading continuous paper Follow these steps to load continuous paper. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
Using Continuous Paper 3. Pull the sprocket lock levers forward to unlock the sprocket frames. 4. Slide the left sprocket frame to approximately 1/2 inch (12 mm) from the far left position, Then push the sprocket lever back to lock it in place.
Using Continuous Paper 5. Slide the right sprocket frame to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 6. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket frames.
Using Continuous Paper 7. Open both sprocket covers. 8. Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and then insert the paper into the printer until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Pull it up to the sprocket frames.
Using Continuous Paper 9. Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket frames, and then close the sprocket covers. 10. Adjust the position of the right sprocket frame to remove any slack across the paper and then lock it into place.
Using Continuous Paper 11. If there is slack in the paper between the print head and the tractor unit, use the paper feed knob to take up the slack. Attaching the paper guide With continuous paper, the paper guide functions as a paper separator. 1. Place the paper guide over the printer and paper.
Using Continuous Paper 2. Slide the edge guides to the center of the paper’s width. Setting the top of form position It is important to set the top of form position properly because this position determines the first printable line of each page: The top of form position remains valid until the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. Follow these steps to set the top of form position. 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
Using Continuous Paper 3. Attach the tractor cover to the printer. 4. Turn on the printer. CAUTION: If you use the paper feed knob to feed the paper after turning on the printer, the printer loses track of the set position. If you wish to retain the set top of form position, be sure to use the LINE FEED or FORM FEED button to feed paper.
Using Continuous Paper When you have finished printing To tear off the paper after you have finished printing, follow the steps below: 1. After printing is completed, set the printer off line. 2. Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward, and then tear it off at the perforation.
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, such as multi-part forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the paper thickness setting. WARNING: Always return the lever to position 2 when you go back to printing on ordinary paper. The paper thickness lever Change the position of the paper thickness lever as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
Printing on Special Paper 4. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper, according to the table below.
Printing on Special Paper 5. Attach the tractor cover or printer cover. Using multi-part forms With the pull tractor unit installed, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms up to three sheets thick including the original. Be sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position using the table on the previous page. WARNING: Do not use multi-part forms with the single- sheet feeding system.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel ....................................... Lights .................................................................. Buttons ................................................................ Other control panel features ..................................... 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 DIP Switches ........................................................... 3-5 Setting the DIP switches .......................................... 3-5 DIP switch functions .............
Operating the Control Panel The buttons on the control panel let you control many of the printer settings. The control panel also has indicator lights so you can check the current status of the printer’s settings. Lights POWER: On when the power switch is on and power is supplied. READY: On when the printer is ready to accept data. This light flickers during printing. PAPER OUT: On when the printer is out of paper.
Operating the Control Panel ON LINE: On when the printer can receive and print data from SelecType: The two SelecType lights indicate which font is currently selected as indicated by the labels next to each font name. the computer. If this light flickers, the print head is overheated. In this case, the printer waits until the print head cools and then resumes printing. : DRAFT selected : ROMAN selected : SANS SERIFselected : SLOT selected When draft is selected, neither light is on.
Operating the Control Panel Other control panel features The control panel also gives you access to several special functions. Self test: By holding down the LINE FEED button (for draft mode) or the FORM FEED button (for Letter Quality mode) while you turn on the printer, you can start the printer’s self test. The self test printout lets you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer.
DIP Switches By changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches inside the font compartment, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. These new settings become valid whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. Setting the DIP switches Follow these steps to set the DIP switches: 1. Be sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the font compartment cover.
DIP Switches 3. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to move the switch to either the on or the off position. The tables on the following pages give the DIP switch functions for each setting. 4. Reattach the font compartment cover. The new settings become valid when you turn on the printer.
DIP Switches DIP switch functions The tables below describe the DIP switch functions. Note that the settings may vary depending on the country. Check the default DIP switch settings which appear on your self test printout. DIP Switch 1 OFF SW Description 1-1 1-2 1-3 International character set See table on page 3-8. 1-4 1-5 Font selection See table on page 3-8.
DIP Switches International character set SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 USA ON ON ON France ON ON OFF Germany ON OFF ON United Kingdom ON OFF OFF Denmark 1 OFF ON ON Sweden OFF ON OFF Italy Spain 1 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF SW1-4 SW1-5 Roman OFF OFF Sans Serif ON OFF Slot OFF ON Draft ON ON Country Font selection Font Pitch selection SW2-7 SW2-8 10 pitch Character pitch OFF OFF 12 pitch ON OFF 15 pitch OFF ON Proportional ON ON 3-8 Using the Printer
DIP Switches Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by the 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 to 8 Kbytes (DIP switch 2-5 on). Before defining userdefined characters, however, be sure to set the switch to 1 Kbyte (off).
DIP Switches Skip over perforation DIP switch 2-3 controls the skip over perforation function. If this switch is on when you are using continuous paper, the printer leaves a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last printed line on one page and the first printable line on the next page so that the printer skips over the perforation. Most application programs take care of the top and bottom margins. Therefore, do not turn on skip over perforation unless your program does not provide these margins.
Selecting Typestyles Your printer can produce a wide range of typestyles by using different character fonts, pitches, widths, and other enhancements. You can select the character font using a software command, the SelecType feature on your control panel, or by setting DIP switches. Built-in character fonts Your printer has three built-in character fonts: DRAFT !”#$%&'()*+,-.
Selecting Typestyles 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 fully-formed characters for presentation-quality documents. Optional font modules are also available for use with your printer. For more information, see the section on the Multi-Font Module in the Appendix.
Selecting Typestyles SelecType skips over the SLOT option (both lights on) if an optional font module is not installed. The font selected by SelecType remains valid until another font is selected by a software command or until the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. Selecting a font with DIP switches You can set your favorite font as the default font by setting DIP switches 1-4 and 1-5. The printer comes with Roman as the default font.
Selecting an International Character Set Selecting an international character set provides you with the characters and symbols used in other languages. By setting the DIP switches, you can select one of eight international character sets. To select an international character set, set DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 according to the table below. This table shows the characters in each international character set.
Selecting an International Character Set Country ASCII code (hex) 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Legal Using the Printer 3-15
Choosing a Character Table DIP switch 1-7 selects the italics character table or the Epson Extended Graphics character table. The Epson Extended Graphics table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, mathematical symbols, and character graphics for printing lines, comers, and shaded areas. If you have an IBM ® or compatible computer, select Epson Extended Graphics by setting DIP switch 1-7 on. You can then print both text and the character graphics that are displayed on your screen.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions .............................................. The printer does not print ....................................... The printout is spaced incorrectly ............................. The printout is faint or uneven ................................. The printer stops printing ........................................ Single sheets do not feed properly ............................. Continuous paper does not feed properly ...................
Problems and Solutions This chapter discusses problems you may encounter and their likely solutions. This section lists possible problems and likely solutions. For additional information, see “Where to Get Help” on the inside front cover of this guide. The printer does not print l l l l Be sure that the printer is turned on and the POWER light is on.
Problems and Solutions The printout is spaced incorrectly Text is printed all on one line, or the printer is inserting extra blank lines between lines of text. l If all the text is printed on the same line, no line feed signal is being sent at the end of each line of text. Turn DIP switch 2-4 on. l l If the printer is inserting extra blank lines between lines of text, extra line feed signals are being sent. Turn DIP switch 2-4 off.
Problems and Solutions The printer stops printing l l l l l The printer may be out of paper. Check the paper supply. The paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper and reload. The ribbon may be jammed. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in this chapter. If the READY light is off and the ON LINE light is flickering, the printer has stopped to allow the print head to cool. Printing resumes soon; you do not have to do anything to restart it.
Problems and Solutions Continuous paper does not feed properly The position of the paper release lever may be wrong. Pull it forward to the continuous paper position. The paper may not be mounted on the sprockets correctly. See that the sprocket holes of the paper fit correctly over the sprockets. The paper guide may not be installed properly. See the section on continuous paper in Chapter 2. The paper supply may be stacked too far from the printer or not aligned with the tractor.
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps to clean the printer. 1. Be sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide, tractor unit, and any installed options. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully clear away all dust and dirt. 4. If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water.
Cleaning the Printer WARNING: l Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case. l l l 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. Contact your Authorized Epson Dealer if lubrication is needed.
Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to replace the ribbon. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is recommended. Follow these steps to replace the ribbon: 1. Be sure the printer is turned off and printer cover is removed. 2. To remove the ribbon cartridge, lift it straight up and out of the printer. 3. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. WARNING: If the printer has been used recently, the print head may be hot.
Replacing the Ribbon 4. To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the arrow. 5. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
Replacing the Ribbon 6. Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, 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. 7. Slide the print head from side to side to be sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Insert the legs of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place.
Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packaging materials, as described below. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide and paper rest. 3. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge and paper feed knob.
Transporting the Printer 5. If you have removed the pull tractor and the tractor cover, replace them now according to the instructions in Chapter 2. WARNING: Never hold the printer by the font compartment cover-even if you are only carrying the printer a short distance. This cover could come off and cause you to drop the printer.
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ................................................. Printing ................................................................ Paper ................................................................... Mechanical ........................................................... Electrical .............................................................. Environmental .......................................................
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Pitch Quality 10 draft 10 Letter Quality 12 draft 12 Letter Quality Characters/second/line 150 50 180 60 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and unidirectional for dot graphics printing and character graphics printing. See page 3-9 for further information.
Printer Specifications 1 Kbyte or 8 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable) Buffer: Character fonts: Font Available Pitches (characters per inch) Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 Epson Roman 10, 12, 15, proportional Epson Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, proportional Courier (optional) 10, 12, 15 Prestige (optional) 10, 12, 15 Script (optional) 10, 12, 15 OCR-B (optional) 10 OCR-A (optional) 10 Orator (optional) 10 Orator-S (optional) 10 Character tables: 96 standard ASCII characters 14 international character
Printer Specifications Printable area: 3 mm (0.12") or more 9 mm (0.35") or more 101 to 242 mm (4.0 to 9.5”) paper width 13 mm (0.51”) or more on both sides 13.5 mm (0.53“) or more 254 mm (10") paper width Left side : 26 mm (1.02”) or more Right side : 24 mm (0.94“) or more * This distance is 27 mm (1.06 inches) if the paper width is 257 mm (10.1 inches). Paper feed speed: Paper thickness: Approx. 100 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing with intermittent feeding; 2.2 inches/s with continuous feeding.
Printer Specifications Mechanical Ribbon: Cartridge ribbon, available in black only ( # 7753). Do not use ribbons for 9-pin printers. Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 2 million MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines MTBF: 4000 power on hours Print head life: 200 million strokes per wire Dimensions and weight; Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 139 mm (5.5 inches) 390 mm (15.3 inches) 320 mm (12.
Printer Specifications Environmental Temperature: Operation: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) -22°F to 140°F ( -30°C to 60°C) Storage: Humidity: Operation: 10% to 80% without condensation 5% to 85% without condensation Storage: Shock: Operation: Up to 1 G within 1ms Up to 2 G within 1ms Storage: Vibration: Operation: Up to 0.25 G at up to 55 Hz Up to 0.
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface. Pin assignments for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table. signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 1 19 STROBE IN STROBE pulse to read data. Pulse width must be more than 0.5 microseconds at the receiving terminal.
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Interface Specifications Note: 1. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. 2. “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. 3. All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and the fall times of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds. 4.
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. * While printing is disabled, character data is being received and acknowledged so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing.
Initialization There are three ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions). Hardware initialization 1. The power is turned on. 2. The printer receives an INIT signal at the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). Software initialization 3. Software sends the ESC @ (Initialize the printer) command. These three kinds of initialization have slightly different effects.
Default Settings The table below shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. Item Reset to: Top of form position Current paper position Left and right margins Cancelled Line spacing 1/6-inch line spacing Vertical tab position Cleared Horizontal tab positions Every eight characters VFU channel Channel 0 Font selection Hardware: reset to current DIP switch setting. Software: reset to the current SelecType setting.
Chapter 6 Command Summary This summary contains all the commands used by the printer. If a command has no parameters, it is merely listed. If it has parameters, they are explained. The parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters, usually n. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated. ESC @ is a command with no parameters. ESC U l/0 is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it off. ESC $ n1 n2 is a command with two parameters.
Command Summary Dec. Hex. ASCII Description Printer Operation (continued) ESC# 35 23 Cancel MSB Control 7 07 Beeper BEL Data Control CR 13 0D Carriage Return CAN 24 18 Cancel Line Vertical Motion FF 12 0C Form Feed ESC C n 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines n = no. of lines (1-127) ESC C0 n 67 43 Set Page Length in Inches n = no. of inches (1-22) ESC N n 78 4E Set Skip Over Perforation n = no.
Command Summary ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Vertical Motion ESC b nn 98 62 Set Vertical Tabs in Channels Same as ESC B except the first n selects a channel for tabs.
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Appendix The Interface Boards.. ............................................... Compatible interface ............................................. Installing the interface board ................................... #8143 new serial interface board ............................. A-2 A-2 A-2 A-12 The Multi-Font Module ............................................. A-14 Installing the Multi-Font Module .............................. A-16 Selecting the Multi-Font Module ..............................
The Interface Boards A number of optional interfaces are available in case your computer does not have a parallel interface. Compatible interfaces The Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer are listed below. Name Interface number #8143 New serial interface #8148 Intelligent serial interface #8165 Intelligent IEEE-488 interface If you are unsure whether you need an optional interface or would like to know more about interfaces, contact your Epson dealer.
The Interface Boards Removing the upper case 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. 1. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the font compartment cover.
The Interface Boards CAUTION: Use caution when removing or attaching the upper case to avoid damaging the printer. 3. To remove the upper case, first put the printer on a table or desk so that its front extends slightly over the edge, allowing access to the openings on the front of the underside of the printer. WARNING: Be sure that the printer is not so far forward that it is in danger of falling off the table.
The Interface Boards 4. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into either opening on the underside of the printer. Push the screwdriver up and press the handle of the driver toward the back of the printer to release the clips on the case. 5. Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat cable attached to the control panel.
The Interface Boards 6. Carefully disconnect the control panel cable from the connector labelled CN4 on the main board, as shown below. Then lift off the cover and set it aside. 7. Remove the shield plate on the back of the printer by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate. 8. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the screw labelled CG (shown on the next page) from the main board. Then set it aside in a safe place.
The Interface Boards Note: Two screws are labelled CG. Be sure to remove the one indicated in the illustration below. Installing the board There are two basic types of interface board designs-the frame ground (FG) wire is attached for one type and not attached for the other. This difference does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. 1. If the interface board comes with an FG (frame ground) wire that is not already attached to the board, attach the wire as shown below on the left.
The Interface Boards 2. 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. 3. Holding the interface board level, rotate it clockwise into position and attach it to the main board. Be sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector.
The interface Boards 4. Secure the board with the three screws provided. 5. For all interface boards except the #8143 new serial interface board, set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying your interface board. (If you have the #8143 board, see page A-12.) 6. Reattach the upper case as described in the following section.
The Interface Boards Attaching the upper case 1. Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lower case. Now partially lower the upper case. WARNING: Take care not to pinch the FG wire between the upper and lower cases. 2. Carefully insert the control panel cable into the connector labelled CN4 on the main board.
The Interface Boards 3. Close the upper case. Press down on the front of the case to lock it into place. 4. Reattach the font compartment cover. WARNING: When you use the optional interface, be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer’s built-in parallel interface. You should never leave two interface cables connected at the same time. 5. Replace the ribbon cartridge, printer cover, and any other necessary parts or options.
The Interface Boards #8143 new serial interface board If you are using an optional interface, you may need to match the communications protocol of the printer and the computer so they can communicate properly. Use the information in your optional interface manual or your computer’s manual to match the computer with the interface. For the #8143 optional interface board, use the DIP switch settings shown below. These DIP switches are on the interface board, not on the printer.
The Interface Boards #8143 baud rate selection Note: During current loop operation, normal data transfer cannot be guaranteed at a baud rate higher than 1200 bps. Error handling When a parity error is detected, your printer prints an asterisk (*). All other errors are ignored.
The Multi-Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module ( #7407) gives you seven additional fonts for your printer. Once you install it in the slot, the following fonts are available: Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, and Orator-S. The Multi-Font Module is installed in the slot in the printer. See the manual that comes with the module for full information on using the Multi-Font Module. Note: Font modules #7400, #7401, #7402, and #7403 can also be used with your printer.
The Multi-Font Module OCR-A The OCR-A and OCR-B fonts can be read by an optical character reader (also known as a document reader or image scanner) for input into another computer.
The Multi-Font Module Installing the Multi-Font Module Follow these steps to install the Multi-Font Module: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the font compartment cover. 3. Insert the Multi-Font Module securely into the connector so that the small arrow on the font module points to the small arrow in the Multi-Font Module compartment.
The Multi-Font Module 4. Replace the compartment cover. Selecting the Multi-Font Module You can select the Multi-Font Module by using the SelecType panel or by setting two DIP switches located inside the font compartment. To select the font using SelecType: 1. Turn on the printer and set it on line. 2. Press the FORM FEED button until both SelecType lights are on. This selects the Multi-Font Module.
The Multi-Font Module A-18 Appendix
Glossary Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers. application program A program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. baud rate A measure of the speed of data transmission. Usually equivalent to bits per second.
continuous paper Paper which has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper. control code Besides the codes for printable characters, the ASCII standard also includes 33 other codes which are called control codes. These control codes perform such functions as sounding the beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed.
double-strike printing A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed twice; the second time, the dots are printed slightly below the original dots. Can only be used in draft mode. double-wide printing A print width in which each character is twice as wide as normal characters. draft One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also Letter Quality.
form feed A control code and a panel button next top of form. that advances the paper to the interface The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. italic A typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized. Letter Quality (LQ) One of two print qualities available on your printer.
platen The black roller that provides a backing for the printing. print quality Your printer has two types of print quality: draft and Letter Quality. Draft is for high-speed, draft quality jobs; Letter Quality is for final, polished documents. proportional printing Printing in which the width of the character varies from character to character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a lower case i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a typewritten draft.
GL-6 Glossary
Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific command, see Chapter 6.
I Initialization, 5-11 Input buffer, 3-7—9 Interface boards, optional, A-2—13 Interface specifications, 5-7—9 International character sets, 3-7—8, 3-14—15 Italic mode, 3-7 L Letter quality mode, 3-4, 5-2 Line feed button, 1-17, 2-18, 3-3 Line spacing, 5-2, 5-12 Loading paper continuous, 2-11—16, 4-5 single-sheet, 1-14—16, 2-4—7, 4-4 M Multi-font module, A-14—17 Multi-part forms, 2-20—22 O OCR fonts, 5-3, A-15 On line light, 3-3, 4-4 On/off line button, 2-6, 3-3 Orator fonts, 5-3, A-15 P Page length, 3-7
R U Ready light, 3-2, 4-4 Ribbon cartridge, 1-2 installing, 1-8-10 replacing, 4-8-10 specifications, 5-5 Roman font, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11-13, Unpacking printer, 1 - 2 - 4 User-defined characters, 5-12 V Voltage, 1-3, 5-5 5-3 S Sans serif font, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11-13, 5-3 Script font, 5-3, A-4 SelecType, 3-12-13, 4-5, A-17 SelecType light, 3-3 Self test, 1-16-18, 3-4 Single-sheet paper, 2-1-7 loading, 2-4-7, 4-4 Skip over perforation, 3-7, 3-10 Special printing effects, 5-12 Specifications, 5-1-12 T Technical sp
Quick Reference
Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex.
ASCII Dec. Hex.
Dec. Hex.
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.
EPSON AMERICA, INC. 2780 Lomita Boulevard Torrance, California 90505 L-1000 KEY FEATURES: n Fast Print Speeds n Letter Quality Output n Tractor and Friction Feed n Four Built-In Letter Quality Fonts n Graphics Capability n Front Panel Control Operation n Quiet Printing n Perfect Companion Product for all MS-DOS@ Computers and Application Software n One-Year Limited Warranty Printed in Japan 90.02-18.
DIP Switch 1 Switch Description ON OFF 1-1 1-2 International character set See the table below Font selection See the table below 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 Condensed mode on/off 1-7 Character table 1-8 Cut sheet feeder mode on/off Condensed Normal Graphics Italics ON OFF DIP Switch 2 Switch Description ON OFF 2-1 Page length 12 inches 11 inches 2-2 CSF page length A4 size (65 lines) Letter size (61 lines) OFF 2-3 Skip over perforation ON 2-4 Auto Line Feed ON OFF 2-5 Input buf
Commands Arranged by Topic 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.
