- EPSON 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer User's Guide DLQ-3000+

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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Maple _______ _______ _______ Rev.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Norum Maple _______ _______ _______ _______ Rev.D A5 size 06/13/97 Front pass 0 R f-r01 ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer DLQ-3000+ All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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L Maple A5 size 06/13/97 Rev.D Front pass 0 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H.
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Maple A5 size 06/13/97 Rev.D R Front pass 0 Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❑ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❑ Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❑ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/13/97 Front pass 0 ❑ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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Maple A5 size 06/13/97 Rev.D R Front pass 0 For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
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L Maple A5 size 06/13/97 Rev.D Front pass 0 Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . .
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/13/97 For Windows NT 3.5x Users . . Installing the printer driver Using the printer driver . . For DOS Program Users . . . . Installing the printer driver Using the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-21 2-21 2-22 Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Maple A5 size 06/13/97 Chapter 4 Rev.D Front pass 0 Controlling the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . Display . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . Other control panel features SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SelecType overview . . . . . Using SelecType . . . . . . . Level 1 options . . . . . . . . Level 2 options . . . . . . . . Type Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character fonts . . . . . . . Character spacing . . . . . .
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/13/97 Chapter 7 R Front pass 0 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . .
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/13/97 Appendix B Front pass 0 Command Lists and Character Tables EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes . . . . . . . Barcode command . . . . . . . . . . . IBM 2391 Plus Emulation Control Codes . Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 B-3 B-6 B-7 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faxon EPSON . .
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Introduction pass 0 Introduction Your new EPSON® DLQ-3000+ 24-pin dot matrix printer offers high performance with a wide range of features in a compact design. You will find the same high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Introduction pass 0 ❑ Color printing with a color-ribbon cartridge (S015067). ❑ Bidirectional communication with IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode support. ❑ Support of advanced EPSON ESC/P 2 commands and IBM® 2391 Plus emulation ❑ An advanced control panel, including a display screen that provides you with current printer current status information.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Introduction pass 0 Chapter 6, “Using Printer Options,” contains detailed information about installing and using these options. How to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 “Setting Up the Printer” contains information on unpacking, setting up, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Introduction pass 0 Appendix A “Specifications” provides specifications for the printer and the optional cut-sheet feeder. Appendix B “Command Lists and Character Tables” lists the printer’s commands and character tables. Appendix C “Contacting Customer Support” lists the best ways for getting help and more information about EPSON products and services. A Glossary and an Index are provided at the end of this manual.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady _______ _______ _______ Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Chapter 1 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Attaching the paper guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 This chapter describes how to set up your printer and connect it to your computer. Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: rear paper guide printer Me-97n black ribbon color ribbon optional connector lock nuts front paper guide power cord Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer.
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c Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Caution: ❑ Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn on the printer. ❑ 1 There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 ❑ Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive moisture or dust. ❑ Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contact où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. ❑ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Assembling the Printer 1 Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. To install the ribbon cartridge, remove it from its packaging and then follow these steps: 1. Hold the center of the front edge of the printer cover (not the right side), and lift gently up and away from you. Me-7 2. Open the paper bail.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 w Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon. Me-9 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 R 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely. 1 Me-11 6. Close the paper bail and the printer cover.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 Attaching the paper guides To attach the front and rear paper guides, follow these steps. 1. Slide the edge guides slightly to the center. Hold the front paper guide horizontally with both hands. Slide the slots on both sides of it onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below. Then lower it until it locks into place. Me-013n 2.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Plugging In the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the N side of the power switch is pressed. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet. c Caution: It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer has two separate interface connections: an IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface and an EIA-232D serial interface. See page A-18 for more information. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, see page 6-11 for a list of compatible, optional interfaces. To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in parallel or serial interface, follow the steps below. 1.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 R serial interface 1 me-20-1 serial interface connector Tighten the screws on both sides of the connector. Me-20-2 Note: If the screws that come with the cable do not fit into the connector lock nuts on the interface, replace the lock nuts with the optional lock nuts provided with the printer. 3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. Me-21 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 1 pass 0 Before using the printer’s serial interface with SelecType, make sure that the printer’s serial communication settings match those on your computer. See “SelecType” on page 4-8 for more information. Now that the printer hardware is set up, see Chapter 2 for instructions on installing and using the printer software.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software 2 For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the printer driver using My Computer Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software, a status monitor utility for use with Windows 95, and two DOS-based utilities. A printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R 3. Double-click the Setup.exe icon, then select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. 2 setupn Note: When you install your printer driver, the EPSON Label Form utility program is also installed. For information on accessing this DOS-based utility, see page 2-23.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 1. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer as described on page 1-10. 2. Turn off your printer and computer, if necessary. 3. First turn on your printer and then turn on the computer. Your computer starts loading Windows 95. 4. If you use a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the New Hardware Found screen.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R To use the printer as the default printer for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. Click the Finish button. The program copies the files to your hard disk and adds an icon to the Printers folder using the printer model name or the name you selected. Once you install your printer driver for Windows 95, you can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 To access the printer driver from the Print dialog box, choose Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options, depending on the options available in your application. (You may need to choose a combination of these options.) The Properties window appears. The Paper and Graphics menus contain the printer driver settings. Click the tabs at the top of the window to open these menus.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Paper menu ❑ Paper size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click Custom and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. ❑ Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. ❑ Paper source Click the paper source you want to use. Graphics menu ❑ Resolution Click the printing resolution you want.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 After you have installed the printer driver for Windows 95, follow the steps below to install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. Note: Install the printer driver before installing the Status Monitor utility. If you already installed the Status Monitor before the driver, install the Status Monitor again after completing the driver installation. 1.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R For Windows 3.1 Users Installing the printer driver using Program Manager 2 Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for Windows 3.1. 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert the Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive. 3. Choose Run from the File menu. The following dialog box appears: run 4. Type A:\SETUP.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 5. Select your printer and click OK. The installation program begins copying the printer driver files.After a few moments, the installation program creates the EPSON program group in Windows. 6. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program. Windows will now use the EPSON DLQ-3000+ printer as its default printer on port LPT1.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R To access the printer driver settings, select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. If you choose Print Setup, you see your application’s Print Setup dialog box, where you can make settings for paper size, paper source, and orientation. Some applications also feature an Options button, which allows you to access the printer driver’s Options dialog box. If you choose Print, you see your application’s Print dialog box.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 Checking and changing printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings are appropriate for the kind of document you want to print, and change settings as needed. When you are finished making changes, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. If you accessed the printer driver from your application, some of the settings below may appear in your application’s Page Setup dialog box.
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❑ Intensity Control Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Move the slider to make your printout lighter or darker. Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings, you are ready to print. If you have any trouble while printing, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.” 2 For Windows NT 4.0 Users Installing the printer driver Note: Printer driver installation may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for more details. 1. Make sure Windows NT 4.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 Note: When you install your printer driver, the EPSON Label Form utility program is also installed. For information on accessing this DOS-based utility, see page 2-23. Using the printer driver Before you start printing, you should make sure that the printer driver settings match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Windows NT Start menu, the settings you make apply to any Windows applications you open afterward. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then point to Settings. 2. Click Printers. 3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Document Defaults.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 ❑ Color Appearance Select Gray Scale or Color. Advanced menu ❑ Paper/Output Check the Paper Size, Orientation, and Paper Source settings you made on the Page Setup menu and change them if necessary. Select the paper source and then choose paper size from the Change Setting list box. ❑ Graphic Select Resolution and then choose the printing resolution from the Change Setting list box.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R For Windows NT 3.5x Users Installing the printer driver 2 Note: Printer driver installation may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for more details. 1. Make sure Windows NT 3.5x is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert the Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive. 3. From the File menu, select Run. You see the Run dialog box. In the command line box, type A:\SETUP, and click OK.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 4. Select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. setupn Note: When you install your printer driver, the EPSON Label Form utility program is also installed. For information on accessing this DOS-based utility, see page 2-23. Using the printer driver Before you start printing, you should make sure that the printer driver settings match your document requirements.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R To access the printer driver, select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. You may need to click a combination of these buttons. You see the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation settings.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 Checking and changing printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings are appropriate for the kind of document you want to print, and change settings as needed. When you are finished making changes, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your settings. Document Properties dialog box ❑ Form Select the kind of form loaded in the printer. If you don’t see your form, select it from the Form list.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R For DOS Program Users Installing the printer driver To install a printer driver in most DOS applications, you must select the printer you are using during the installation or setup procedure. Choose the EPSON DLQ-3000+ printer at the appropriate step in the procedure.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 Note: If your application does not list a suitable alternative, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available. Using the printer utilities The following DOS utilities are included with the printer: ❑ EPSON Remote! allows you to change the printer’s default settings from your computer.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Accessing the printer utilities To access the EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. From the DOS prompt, make sure the current directory is drive C. 2. To access the EPSON Remote! utility, type PRNSET, and press Enter. To access the EPSON Label Form utility, type EPUTIL\EPLABEL, and press Enter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use the utilities.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady _______ _______ _______ Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Chapter 3 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-3 3-4 Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Your printer can print on a wide variety of paper types, including single sheets, continuous paper, multi-part forms, labels, envelopes, postcards, overlapping forms, and continuous forms with labels. This chapter explains how to use these paper types with your printer. c Caution: Do not use paper that is folded (except envelope flaps), creased, curled, torn, stained, or stamped.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Paper-feeding methods and paper types Basically, there are two types of paper and four methods for loading, or feeding paper. The table below shows the relationship between paper types and paper-feeding methods, as well as paper loading and ejecting orientation.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Setting the paper release lever You can set the paper path you want to use by adjusting the paper release lever. The paper release lever has three positions: for tractor feeding, for single-sheet feeding and paper release, as described below. for Me-30 Single-sheet feeding position − for loading single sheets (including envelopes and postcards) from a paper guide or the optional cut-sheet feeder.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever You can get the best printing quality by adjusting the paper thickness lever according to the type of paper you use. Usually, set the paper thickness lever to the AUTO position as shown below; your printer automatically adjusts itself to the thickness of the paper loaded in the printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 The following table provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate lever position for the type of paper you use.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Using Single Sheets Your printer can print on single sheets of paper from 92 to 420 mm (3.6 to 16.5 inches) wide. See page A-4 for detailed single-sheet paper specifications. You can load one sheet of paper at a time in the front or rear paper guide, or you can load a stack of paper in the optional cut-sheet feeder. (See page 6-2 for more information on the optional cut-sheet feeder.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 4. Push down on the right edge guide lock to unlock the right edge guide, slide the right edge guide until it rests against the guide mark, then push up on the right edge guide lock to secure the right edge guide. guide mark Me-016 edge guide lock Note: If you load A3-size paper in landscape orientation (long edge first), slide both right and left edge guides as far to the sides as they will go.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R After a few seconds, the printer automatically advances the paper to the loading position. The printer is ready to start printing. c Caution: ❑ Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. ❑ Do not open the printer cover while paper is being fed; otherwise the printer cannot load the paper correctly.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Loading single sheets from the rear 1. Make sure the front and rear paper guides are attached. 2. Push the paper thickness lever to the single-sheet position. Me-50 3. Pull out the front paper guide extension until it is fully extended if you plan to stack the printed sheets. Me-51 4. Turn on the printer. The Power light comes on.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R 5. Slide both right and left edge guides of the front paper guide all the way to each side. Next, slide the right edge guide of the rear paper guide until it rests against the guide mark. guide mark 3 Me-52 Note: If you load A3-size paper in landscape orientation (long edge first), slide both right and left edge guides as far to the sides as they will go. You may need to slightly lift the right edge guide to move it over the edge guide mark. 6.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 c Caution: ❑ Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. ❑ Do not open the printer cover while paper is being fed; otherwise you cannot load the paper correctly. Note: ❑ If the platen turns without loading the paper, completely remove the paper and then insert it all the way into the printer again.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Using Continuous Paper Your printer can print on continuous paper from 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches) wide. You can load continuous paper from the built-in tractor unit. Note: See page A-5 for detailed specifications on continuous paper. 3 Positioning your continuous paper supply When you load continuous paper, make sure you line up your paper supply with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 1. Set the paper release lever to the tractor position, as shown below. Me-40 2. Slide the front edge guides as far apart as they can go.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R 3. Remove the rear paper guide by pulling it toward the printer as shown below, and lifting it away from the printer. 3 Me-42 4. Release the sprocket lock levers by pushing them up.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 5. Facing the back of the printer, position the left sprocket unit so that the sprocket pins are to the left of the arrow mark on the back of printer. Then push down the lock lever to lock the sprocket in place. arrow mark Me-43-2 Note: Printing starts at the arrow mark on the back of the printer. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. 6. Slide the right sprocket unit to roughly match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R 7. Slide the center paper support to the middle between the two sprocket units. 3 Me-43-4 8. Open the sprocket covers.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 9. Fit the first three holes of the continuous paper over the sprocket pins on both sides. Be sure to position your paper supply so that the printable side faces up. Me-45-1 c Caution: Make sure the first sheet of your continuous paper has a clean, straight edge so that it can feed smoothly into the printer. 10. Close the sprocket covers and push down the sprocket lock lever to lock the sprocket in place.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R 11. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then push down the sprocket lock lever to lock the sprocket in place. 3 12. Turn on the printer if it is turned off. The printer is ready to start printing. When using continuous paper, you can use the tear-off function to tear off printed pages and save the blank pages that are usually wasted between print jobs. For more information, see the next section.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Note: If you need to adjust the position of the paper after it is loaded, see “Adjusting the printing position” on page 3-38. To move and save the loading position of the paper, use the SelecType “T-Margin Tractor” setting. For information on SelecType settings, see page 4-8. Using the tear-off function After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off function to advance continuous paper on the tractor to the tear-off edge of the printer.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Using the Tear Off button When using the tractor, you can use the Tear Off button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off position; follow the steps below. 1. Make sure printing has finished. Then press the Tear Off button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge. 2. Tear off all printed pages. If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position using the micro-feed feature.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Using auto tear-off mode When you turn on the auto tear-off function with SelecType setting or EPSON Remote!, the printer advances continuous paper to the tear-off position when you finish printing. c Caution: Always turn off the auto tear-off function in SelecType 2 when you use labels; otherwise they may come off their backing sheet and jam the printer.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R You can leave auto tear-off mode on even when you are using single sheets because the mode is disabled when you move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Removing continuous paper 1. After you finish printing, press the Tear Off button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off position. Note: When the auto tear-off function is on, the printer advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position automatically.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Using Special Paper Multi-part forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multi-part forms. It can use multi-part forms with up to seven parts including the original. c Caution: Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Before printing, set the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position for your multi-part forms referring to the table on page 3-6.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Labels When selecting labels for printing, always choose labels mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Do not use labels on shiny single-sheet backing, because the backing sheet tends to slip and may not feed properly. c Caution: Use labels only under normal operating conditions because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity. Loading labels 1.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 To tear off and eject labels Always tear off and eject labels as described below. c Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject button, Tear Off button, or knob on the right side of the printer. Labels can easily peel off their backing and jam the printer. 1. At the back of your printer, tear off the last label form that has entered the printer, but do not press the Tear Off button. See the illustration below. Me-bal 2.
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c Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Caution: Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions. Loading envelopes 1. Make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications on page A-10. c Caution: Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head. 2. Select Envelopes mode using SelecType 2. 3.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Postcards You can print on a variety of postcards by loading them the same way you load single sheets—from a rear paper guide or with the optional cut-sheet feeder. Follow the procedure below. c Caution: Use postcards only under normal operating conditions. Loading postcards 1. Make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications on page A-10.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Overlapping multi-part forms This kind of continuous paper provides you with multi-part forms. The page length of the multi-part forms is longer than that of the backing continuous paper. So when extended, one page’s multi-part forms overlap the next page’s multi-part forms as shown below. The thickness of this overlapping area is thicker than the printable area. 3 M3 c Caution: Use overlapping multi-part forms only under normal operating conditions.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 2. Select Overlapping Form mode using SelecType 2. c Caution: ❑ Printing on the edge of overlapping multi-part forms can damage the print head. ❑ Be sure to select Overlapping Form mode when using this type of paper; otherwise your printer may be damaged. 3. Follow the instructions in “Loading continuous paper with the tractor” on page 3-14.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Continuous forms with labels This kind of continuous paper has one label on each page. This is different from label paper, which consists entirely of labels. When priting on continuous forms with labels, the printer must adjust the height of the print head for the extra thickness of the labels. Before printing on this kind of paper, measure the label thickness using the EPSON Label Form Utility. Read the on-screen instructions on this utility.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 2. Press the Paper Select button to select NO.a and make sure the Ready: #a message appears on the control panel display. 3. Follow the instructions in “Loading continuous paper with the tractor” on page 3-14. c Caution: ❑ Printing on the edge of continuous forms with labels can damage the print head.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R 3. To print on another type of paper, press the Paper Select button to select NO.0 and make sure the Ready: #0 message appears on the control panel display. c Caution: Do not leave continuous forms with labels loaded in the printer between print jobs; they tend to curl and may come off their backing sheet and jam the printer when you resume printing.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Loading overlapping multi-part forms with labels 1. Make sure of the following: ❑ Your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications on page A-13 and A-14. ❑ The paper release lever is set to tractor position. ❑ The setting in Page Tractor in SelecType 1 matches the page length of the form you use. Note: In Overlapping Form and NO.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R To tear off and eject overlapping multi-part forms with labels Always tear off and eject overlapping multi-part forms with labels by following the procedure below. Note: In NO.a mode, the Tear Off button is disabled and the Load/Eject button only feeds forms forward. 1. At the back of your printer, tear off the last overlapping multi-part form that has entered the printer. 2.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the tractor, you can easily switch between continuous paper and single sheets (including envelopes or postcards) 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.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R 4. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Me-47 3 Now you can load single sheets from the front or rear paper guide. For details, see “Using Single Sheets” on page 3-7. Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets to continuous paper, follow the steps below. 1. If necessary, press the Load/Eject button to eject the last printed single sheet. 2.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 The printer automatically advances the continuous paper from the standby position to the loading position when it receives data. Using the Micro-Feed Feature The micro-feed feature allows you to move paper forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments, so you can finely adjust the printing and tear-off positions. Adjusting the printing position The printing position is the position on the page where the print head actually prints during a print job.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Adjusting the tear-off position If your paper perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, you can use the micro-adjust feature to move the perforation to the tear-off position as follows: 1. Press the Pause button if the printer is printing. Press the Tear Off button. The Tear Off light comes on. 2. Press the d button to feed paper forward, or press the u button to feed paper backward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 This chapter explains how you can use the control panel to control the basic operation of the printer and to perform more advanced operations, such as making changes to default settings. Control Panel The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor the current status of the printer. The buttons let you control many printer operations.The control panel display provides you with current status messages, the SelecType features, and error messages.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Display The display shows the following: ❑ Status messages that indicate the printer’s current status, as shown in the following table: Display message Status Ready:# 0 The printer is ready to receive data from the computer. Printing:# 0 The printer is printing normally. Paused:# 0 Printing is paused. Data in Buffer Data is in the buffer but printing is paused.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 Lights Power (green) On when the power switch is on and power is supplied to the printer. Paper Out (red) On when the printer runs out of paper. Pause (orange) On when the printer is not ready to print data, paper is out or jammed, or you press the Pause button to pause printing. Note: Even if the printer is paused, the printer interface does not stop recieving data until the input buffer becomes full and the head carriage moves to its home position.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Paper Select Press this button to select No.a on the control panel display before you use and load continuous forms with labels or overlapping multi-part forms with labels. After using this paper, be sure to press this button to select No.0 on the display before you use and load another type of paper. Only press this button when no paper is loaded in the printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 Tear Off Press this button to feed continuous paper to the tear-off position. Press it again to feed the paper backward to the loading position. Note: You can turn on the auto tear-off feature using SelecType. For more information, see “SelecType” on page 4-8. u and d Press these buttons briefly to advance and reverse the loaded paper in 1/180-inch increments, and continuously to move the paper further.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Other control panel features To use a few of the more advanced functions of this printer, you must hold down the appropriate button while turning on the printer as described below. Letter-quality self test = LF/FF Performs a letter-quality self test, which helps you determine the source of some printing problems. See “Printing a Self Test” on page 8-5 for details.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 SelecType This section describes how to use the SelecType mode to make the printer’s default settings. SelecType overview When you press the SelecType button, you enter the SelecType mode, where you can make the default settings for most of the printer’s functions, such as character tables, margins, printer mode, serial communication, and other settings.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Using SelecType This section describes basic operations in SelecType. Follow these steps to change the default settings: 1. Turn on the printer. 2. Press SelecType to enter the SelecType mode. ❑ Pressing the button once allows you to enter SelecType Level 1. The display shows: SelecType 1 ❑ Pressing the button twice allows you to enter SelecType Level 2.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 Note: To exit the setting menu (to return to the previous level), press the l button once. 4. Press the d button or the u button to scroll through the menu until the display shows the setting you want to change. Level 1 settings Level 2 settings T-Margin Tractor Language T-Margn Manual R Paper Type T-Margn Manual F Overlapping Form T-Margin CSF Intensity Mode Character Table Software Page Tractor Auto CR (IBM) Page CSF A.G.M.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R 5. Press the r button to enter the option menu of the selected settings; the display shows the current option with an asterisk. Note: To return to the setting menu, press the l button once. 6. Press the d button or the u button to scroll through the menu until the display shows the option you want to set. Press the r button to select the desired option. 7. Repeat the steps above until you have made all necessary changes. 8.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 Level 1 options This section lists all the settings and options that are available when you are in SelecType Level 1. The options printed in bold in the following tables are the standard factory settings. 4-12 Settings Options T-Margin Tractor 4.2, …, 8.5, …, 33.9 mm, in 1/180-inch increments T-Margn Manual R 0, …, 8.5, …, 33.9 mm, in 1/180-inch increments T-Margn Manual F 0, …, 8.5, …, 33.9 mm, in 1/180-inch increments T-Margin CSF 0, …, 8.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R T-margin tractor, manual (rear and forward), and CSF You can set different top margins for paper loaded with the push tractor, by manual feed, and with the optional cut-sheet feeder. Note: When loading from the cut-sheet feeder in Cards and Envelopes modes, the SelecType “T-Margin CSF” setting value should be automatically set to 4.2 mm or more. Character table Character tables contain characters and symbols used in different languages.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 If you select Other, you enter a submenu in which you can set the page length in 1/6-inch line increments. Press the d button or the u button until the display shows your desired line setting. Then press the r button to make this the new setting. B-margin tractor You can set the bottom margin of continuous paper when loading paper in the push tractor. Line spacing The printer feeds paper line by line at the selected line spacing.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Level 2 options This section lists all the settings and options that are available when you are in SelecType Level 2. The options printed in bold in the following tables are the standard factory settings. Settings Options Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese Paper Type Normal, Cards, or Envelopes Overlapping Form Off or On Intensity Mode Normal or Dark Software ESC/P 2 or IBM 2391 Plus Auto CR (IBM) Off or On A.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 Paper type Select Cards (for postcards), Envelopes, or Normal depending on the type of paper you use. Overlapping form Select On when printing on overlapping multi-part forms. Intensity mode Select Dark, if you need to print characters clearer and darker on multi-part forms; otherwise leave this set to Normal. Note: Continued use of the Dark option may shorten the life of the print head and ribbon cartridge.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R A.G.M. (IBM) Turn on the alternate graphic mode (A.G.M.) to make the ESC 3, ESC A, ESC J, ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z, and ESC * commands in IBM 2391 Plus emulation mode work the same way as in ESC/P 2 mode. The A.G.M. feature is available only in IBM 2391 Plus emulation mode. Interface 4 If necessary, select the interface that your printer uses to communicate with your computer. This printer has both a parallel and serial interface built-in.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 The printer does not accept data from another interface unless it receives no data from the current interface for the period set in I/F time-out. After the timeout limit is reached without receiving further data, the printer switches to the interface that receives data next. Input buffer Turn on this setting to enable the input buffer which provides additional memory to free up the computer more quickly when you print large amounts of text or graphics.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Note: The auto tear-off feature works only after the printer receives a full page of data or a form-feed command and it receives no more data for a few seconds. Auto LF Turn on the auto line feed feature to cause the printer to add a line feed (LF) command to every carriage return (CR) command sent by the application program software. If you turn it off, line feeds occur only when the software sends line feed commands to the printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 Type Styles The printer can provide a wide range of type styles combining different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You can select type styles using your software or the SelecType mode. Your software settings override SelecType settings, so it is recommended you make font settings with your software whenever possible. This section explains the Font and Pitch buttons you use in SelecType.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R The draft and high-speed draft fonts use fewer dots per character for fast printing. They are ideal for rough drafts and editing work. Letter quality (LQ) fonts produce complete characters for presentation-quality documents. The ESC/P 2 printer control language allows you to use scalable fonts in various sizes ranging from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments. 4 Note: Roman T is similar to the Times and Sans Serif H is similar to .
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 The following shows sample characters for the draft and LQ fonts: Fonts Sample High-speed draft Draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Epson Courier Epson Prestige Epson Script Epson Script C OCR-B Epson Orator Epson Orator-S Character spacing Character spacings of 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi (characters per inch) and proportional are available. To select a character spacing or pitch with the Pitch button, follow these steps: 1.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 4 pass 0 R 4. Press the d button or the u button until the display shows your desired pitch. 5. Press the r button to select the desired pitch. 6. Press SelecType again; the printer is ready to receive data and print. The available pitches depend on the currently selected font. See page A-3 for the pitches available for each font.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 EPSON Status Monitor 2 is a utility program for use with Windows 95 that allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. This chapter tells you how to use the Status Monitor to get printer status information and how to set the background monitoring feature to automatically alert you whenever your printer’s status changes.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 R Double-click the background monitoring icon to open the window shown below. (You can also open this window from Start. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Epson, then click the EPSON Status Monitor icon). main 5 Read the following for a brief overview of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 features. For more information on using this utility, see “Help menu” on the next page.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 View menu This menu lets you control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list. You can choose to show or hide the toolbar and status bar, and you can choose whether large or small icons will appear next to the printers in the Installed Printers list. Clicking List on this menu displays only the printer name and icon in the Installed Printers list.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 R Toolbar Many of the commands available on the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window menus can be accessed directly by clicking the buttons on this toolbar. If you point to a toolbar button, the corresponding menu command appears briefly on your screen, and an explanation of the button’s function appears in the status bar at the bottom of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 Status Displays brief messages describing the current status of the printer. For a detailed description of printer status, double-click the printer to open the Printer Status window, and for information on using this window shown, see the next section. Job Count Displays the number of jobs waiting to print. Note: You can rearrange the order of the printers in the list by clicking the Printer Name, Status, and Job Count title bars.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 R The Printer Status window features three menus containing detailed printer information as explained below. Click the tabs along the top of the Printer Status window to open these menus. Printer Status menus Current Status menu The Current Status menu gives you detailed printer status through a graphic display and a status message box.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 Using the Background Monitoring Feature The Status Monitor’s background monitoring feature lets you monitor your printer more conveniently and efficiently by automatically checking a selected printer’s status “in the background” whenever you are using your computer. Turning on background monitoring for your printer is a two-step process.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 R 2. Select the printer you want to monitor from the Installed Printers list, then click Monitoring Preferences on the Settings menu. The following dialog box appears. prefe 5 3. Use the slider to adjust the monitoring interval, if necessary. Please note that setting a short monitoring interval may cause some applications to run more slowly. 4. Click Monitor this printer to turn background monitoring on for the selected printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 5 pass 2 Using the background monitoring icon A printer-shaped background monitoring icon appears on the taskbar after you install the Status Monitor. Double-clicking the background monitoring icon opens the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Right-clicking this icon opens a pop-up menu where you can choose to have the Status Alert displayed in front of other windows on the desktop. This pop-up menu also allows you to turn off the background monitoring feature.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with your printer, including the cut-sheet feeder and interface cards. Cut-Sheet Feeder The optional cut-sheet feeder C80683] gives you easier and more efficient handling of single-sheet paper, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, and postcards. You can use the cut-sheet feeder without removing continuous paper.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 R 4. Using the enclosed cross-head screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the rear cover to the back of the printer. Then lift the cover straight up from the printer, being careful to remove the tab at the left side of the cover from the slot on the printer. Note: Store the rear cover and screw in a safe place; you will need them if you remove the cut-sheet feeder. Me-60 6 5.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 7. Hold the cut-sheet feeder horizontally with both hands. Fit the notches on each side of the feeder over the mounting posts on the printer. Lower the cut-sheet feeder until it rests on the printer. Me-61n 8. Plug the cable connector of the cut-sheet feeder in the printer.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 R 9. Pull out the front paper guide extension completely. Then slide both right and left edge guides all the way to each side. Me-067nb 6 10. Turn on the printer and adjust the page size in your software, if necessary. You are now ready to load paper with your cut-sheet feeder as described in the next section. To remove the cut-sheet feeder, reverse the steps above.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 Load paper in the cut-sheet feeder as follows: 1. Pull paper set lever forward until the paper guides retract to allow paper loading. Me-64na 2. Release the paper guide lock levers by pulling them forward.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 R 3. Slide the right paper guide so that its edge is even with the guide mark on the cut-sheet feeder and push back the lever to lock the paper guide in place. Next, slide the left paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Me063-2n 4. Slide the center support midway between the paper guides. 6 Me-062-2 5. Fan a stack of paper then tap the sides and bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 6. Insert the paper along the right paper guide and adjust the position of the left paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then lock the left guide in place. Note: Load paper with the printable side up. If you are using pre-printed forms, load the forms top-down. Me-65na 7. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 R 8. Before printing, make sure the paper release lever is set to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position for the paper loaded in the cut-sheet feeder, as described on page 3-6. In your printer driver software, select your paper size from the Paper Size list. The cut-sheet feeder loads paper when you send data to the printer. You can also load paper by pressing the Load/Eject button.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 4. While adjusting the left edge guide to match the width of your paper, insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Be sure to load your paper printable side up. After a few seconds, the printer automatically advances the paper to the loading position. The printer is ready to accept data from your computer and print.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 R 1. If any continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages. 3. Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 4. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 If you are not sure whether you need an optional interface or would like to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer. Installing an interface card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove the screws securing the shield plate to the back of the printer and remove the plate. Me-57 3.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 R Then reinsert the screws and tighten them. Me-59 Note: Store the shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card. To remove the interface card, reverse the steps above.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 7 pass 0 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge If your printing becomes faint, you may need to replace the ribbon cartridge. (See Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.) If you do need to replace the ribbon, EPSON recommends the use of the EPSON Ribbon Cartridge (S015066 for black, S015067 for color) for best results.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 7 pass 0 R 4. Press the tab at the upper right of the cartridge holder and pull the cartridge out of the printer. Me-68 5. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 7 pass 0 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches in the cartridge holder. Me-10 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely. Me-11 8. Close the paper bail and the printer cover.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 7 pass 0 R Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper as well as the paper guide. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 2. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case. 3.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 97/06/17 Chapter 7 pass 0 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it as described below, using the original box and packing materials. 1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 This chapter describes what you can do if you are having problems printing. It is divided into these sections: ❑ Using the error indicators. This section describes how to use the lights and error messages on the control panel and buzzer as error indicators so you can diagnose and fix printer problems. ❑ Printing a self test. This section explains how to run the printer’s self test to determine whether the problem lies with the printer or the computer.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Using the Error Indicators If a printer error occurs, you can use the error notification methods, a pattern of beep sounds and messages that appear on the display on the control panel, to help determine the cause of the problem and the solution. Use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. State of panel light Beep pattern n Paper Out n Pause Display message Problem Paper Out No paper loaded in the selected paper source.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 State of panel light Beep pattern f Paper out n Pause Display message Problem Pull Paper Out Single-sheet paper is not fully ejected. Solution Remove the paper by hand and press the Pause button. Never use the knob on the right side of the printer. ••• Put Lever Back The paper release lever is set to the wrong position. Set the paper release lever to match the paper source where paper is loaded. Then press the Pause button.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Printing a Self Test 8 Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer: ❑ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem is probably caused by your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❑ If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically, and then begins printing the self test. A series of characters is printed. Note: To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause button. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button. If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R 8 Troubleshooting 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format. By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes being received by the printer. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ASCII characters. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 See the section for the type of problem you have and look for the description of your problem. The most likely causes and solutions are listed first, so try the solutions in the order in which they appear. Power supply The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off. Cause What to do The printer’s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Plug another electrical device, such as a lamp, into the outlet to check if the outlet is working properly. If it is not, use a different outlet. Paper handling Single sheets loaded from the paper guide The printer does not load single-sheets of paper. Cause What to do Continuous paper is in the paper path. Press the Load /Eject button to remove the continuous paper. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and insert a new sheet.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 The platen rotates but the printer does not feed the paper. Cause What to do The edge guides are pressed too tightly against the paper. Reinsert the paper all the way into the printer. Make sure that the edge guides are not too tight and abstructing the paper. The paper release lever is set to the tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. See “Setting the paper release lever” on page 3-4.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Make sure the page length of your paper is within the specified range. See the single-sheet paper specifications on page A-4. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or the printer driver. When the printer ejects the paper, the Paper Out flashes and the Pause light comes on. Cause What to do The printer has not fully ejected your paper. Remove the paper by hand; the Paper Out light goes out.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 When you send data or press the Load/Eject button, the platen rotates but the printer does not feed the paper. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to the single-sheet position. Move the paper release lever to the tractor position. The paper has come off the tractor. Reattach the paper to the tractor as described in “Loading continuous paper with the tractor” on page 3-14. The paper has been fed back to the standby position.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Your paper may be the wrong size or thickness for the printer. Make sure that the paper size and thickness are within the specified ranges. See the continuous paper specifications on page A-5. The sprocket units are positioned incorrectly for the width of paper you are using. Adjust the position of the sprockets to remove any slack along the width of the paper. 8 Note: If paper is jammed in the paper path, see “Clearing a Paper Jam” on page 8-24.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 The printer prints on (or too far away from) the perforation of your continuous paper. Cause What to do The tear-off position is set incorrectly. Adjust the tear-off position using the d or u button. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 3-39. The paper size setting in your Check the paper size setting in your application or the printer driver. application or the printer driver may not match the size of the paper you are using.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R The printer’s page length setting may not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the “Page Tractor” setting using SelecType or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “SelecType” on page 4-8, or “Using the printer utilities” on page 2-22. Paper is jammed inside the printer. Clear the paper jam as described on page 8-24. Single sheets loaded from the optional cut-sheet feeder The platen rotates but the cut-sheet feeder does not feed the paper.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 The cut-sheet feeder feeds more than one sheet at a time. Cause What to do You may have loaded too many sheets in the bin. Remove some sheets. See page A-19 for information on the types and quantity of paper that can be loaded with the cut-sheet feeder. Sheets of paper are stuck together. Remove the paper stack, fan it, and then reload it. Paper feeding is crooked. Cause What to do The right and left paper guides are too far apart.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Cause What to do The paper was not properly loaded in the front paper guide. Load the paper in the front paper guide as described on page 3-7. One page of your document is printed on two pages. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your Adjust the paper size setting in your application software does not application or the printer driver. match the size of the paper loaded in the printer.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Use an interface cable that meets the requirements of both the printer and computer. See page 1-10 and your computer documentation. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Make sure that your printer is properly selected in your application software. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 2.
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Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R The printer makes a strange noise and stops abruptly. 8 Cause What to do The paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam as described on page 8-24. The ribbon is jammed because it has too much slack or it is worn out. Remove any slack from the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or replace the ribbon cartridge as described on page 7-2. The printer stops printing and the Pause light flashes. Cause What to do The print head is overheated.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 Lines of dots are missing in the printout as shown below. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge is not installed correctly, and the ribbon is twisting or slackening. Stop printing and reinstall it as described "Installing the ribbon cartridge" on page 1-5. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R Cause What to do Your application software is not correctly configured for your printer. Make sure that your application software is correctly configured for your printer. See your application documentation. The printer does not print the font you selected using the SelecType mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. Cause What to do Software settings override settings you make in the SelecType mode or EPSON Remote!. Use your software to select the font.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 Top margin and loading position settings made in your Windows applications override settings you make in the SelecType mode. Use your application software to make these settings. Note: If you want to eliminate the top margin and print at the very top of the page, adjust the top margin in your Windows application little by little until text is printed at the very top of the page. All the text is printed on the same line.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R The length of the printing on the page does not match your paper length. What to do The paper size setting in your Check the paper size setting in your application or the printer application or the printer driver. driver may not match the size of the paper you are using. The printer’s page length setting may not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the “Page Tractor” setting using the SelectType mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 Vertical printed lines are not aligned. Cause What to do Bidirectional printing, which is the printer’s standard printing mode, may be out of alignment. Use the printer’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. See “Using Bidirectional Adjustment” on page 8-25 Clearing a Paper Jam To clear a paper jam, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Set the paper release lever to the release position. Me-73 3. Open the printer cover.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 R 5. Turn the knob on the right side of the printer to remove the paper. Remove any remaining pieces. 8 7. Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are off. c Caution: Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or change the top-of-form position.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Chapter 8 pass 0 1. Make sure paper is loaded, then turn off the printer. While holding down the Pause button, turn on the printer. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints the instruction sheet and the first set of alignment patterns. 2. As described on the instruction sheet, compare the alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Maple _______ _______ _______ Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 R Appendix A pass 0 Appendix A Specifications Technical Specifications Printing . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . Environmental . . . Safety approvals . . CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Appendix A pass 0 Technical Specifications Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix maximum print speed: Characters per inch Quality Characters/second/line 10 cpi High speed draft 444 10 cpi Normal draft 360 10 cpi Letter quality 120 12 cpi Draft 432 12 cpi Letter quality 144 * The paper thickness lever position or an overheated print head may affect the print speed.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Buffer: R Appendix A pass 0 128KB or 1KB (selectable in the SelecType mode or the EPSON Remote! utility) Bitmap fonts: Font Characters per inch available EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 EPSON Prestige 10, 12 EPSON Script 10 EPSON Script C proportional EPSON Orator 10 EPSON Orator S 10 EPSON OCR-B 10 A Scalable fonts: Font Available sizes EPSON Roman 10.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Appendix A pass 0 Paper Note: Use recycled paper, labels, envelopes, postcards, overlapping forms, and continuous forms with labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions as follows: Temperature Humidity 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F) 20% to 60% RH Single sheets (including single-sheet multi-part forms) See also “Multi-part forms” on page A-7. Width 92 to 420 mm (3.6 to 16.5 inches) 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix A pass 0 Printable area A A C B printable area 0 mm (0 inch) or more B 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or more 31 mm (1.22 inches) or more for A3-size landscape paper. C 3.0 mm (0.118 inch) or more 20 mm (0.787 inch) or more for A3-size landscape paper. A-1 The maximum printable width is 346 mm (13.6 inches). A Continuous paper (including continuous multi-part forms) See also “Multi-part forms” on page A-7. ❑ The sprocket hole must be a circle or notched circle.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix A pass 0 ❑ The ratio of the cut/uncut length at the perforation should be between 3:1 and 5:1. And expansion at the perforation (when the paper is kept flat) should be less than 1mm (0.04 inch) as following. 3 mm cut 1 mm uncut Me-75 1 mm or more ❑ If you use continuous paper whose page length (A in the next illustration) is under 101.6 mm (4.0 inches), make sure that the length between folds (B) is over 101.6 mm (4.0 inches.) B A Width 101.6 to 406.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 R Appendix A pass 0 Printable area A B The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.165 inch). The minimum left or right margin is 9 mm (0.354 inch). 18mm for the paper whose page width is 406.4 mm (16 inches.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Appendix A pass 0 ❑ The binding area should be flat and have no creases. ❑ The sprocket holes of all sheets in the form should be aligned properly. ❑ The binding position should be outside the printable area. Dimensions and Printable area See page A-4–5 for single-sheet multi-part forms See page A-6–7 for continuous multi-part forms Labels ❑ Labels should be securely attached to the backing sheet and the label surface must be flat.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Backing sheet Width Length/page 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches) 101.6 to 559 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inches) Labels Width Height Corner Radius Weight 63.5 mm (2.5 inches), minimum 23.8 mm (0.94 inch), minimum 2 to 3 mm (0.079 to 0.118 inch) 64 g/m2 (17 lb) Thickness Backing sheet Total 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Appendix A pass 0 Printable area A A printable area B B B 0 mm (0 inch) or more The minimum top marging for feeding from the cut-sheet feeder is 4.2 mm (0.165 inch.) label 3 mm (0.118 inch) or more A Postcards Width 105 to 148 mm (4.13 to 5.83 inches) Length 147 to 148 mm (5.8 to 5.83 inches) Thickness 0.22 mm (0.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 R Appendix A pass 0 Area measurements A 12 mm (0.47 inch) B 44.2 mm (1.74 inches) C total thickness : 0.53 mm (0.021 inch) or less Printable area B C A E E A E C E printable area on a label D A label D B Area measurements A 9 mm (0.354 inch) or more B 4.2 mm (0.165 inch) or more C 25 mm (0.984 inch) or more D 45 mm (1.77 inches) or more E 3 mm (0.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix A pass 0 Overlapping multi-part forms Same as continuous paper (multi-part) except for the following: A (side view) A backing sheet the top of overlapping form perforation the bottom edge of overlapping form Me-202 C B B D the bottom edge of the glue point area E Area measurements A 13 ± 3 mm (0.51 ± 0.12 inch) B 13.3 mm (0.52 inch) or less C from perforation to the top of the next overlapping form: 3.3 mm (0.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix A pass 0 Area measurements A 19 mm (0.748 inch) or more B 21.2 mm (0.835 inch) or more C 4.2 mm (0.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix A pass 0 Printable area B A A C E E E C Me-302 E label printable area on a label D D F B Area measurements A 19 mm (0.748 inch) or more B 21.2 mm (0.83 inch) or more C 25 mm (0.984 inch) or more D 45 mm (1.77 inches) or more E 3 mm (0.118 inch) or more F 4.2 mm (0.165 inch) or more Pre-printed Paper Pre-printed paper is paper with white space in the middle and ruled lines, letters, or figures printed in the top and bottom margins.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 R Appendix A pass 0 Before printing on pre-printed sheets, verify that the area your document will print on does not overlap with the pre-printed area by printing separate sample sheets and comparing their printed areas.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix A pass 0 Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 7A Approx. 60 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter pattern) 220-240 V model: Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption AC 220 to 240 V AC 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.7 A Approx.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix A pass 0 Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 with D3 CSA C22.2 No.950 with D3 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 220-240 V model: Safety standards EN 60950 (TUV, NEMKO) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR Pub.22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix A pass 0 Parallel Interface Specifications The printer comes with a bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface; a serial interface; and an optional interface slot.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 R Appendix A pass 0 Serial Interface Specifications Synchronization: Asynchronous Handshaking: Handshaking by DTR signal or XON/XOFF. Signal level: EIA-232D Mark logical “1” (−3 V to −25 V) Space logical “0” (+3 V to +25 V) Handshaking: Handshaking by DTR signal and XON/XOFF.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix A pass 0 Environmental: Temperature Operation: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F)* −30° to 60°C (−22° to 140°F) Storage: Humidity (without condensation) Operation: 15% to 80% RH 30% to 60% RH* Storage: 0% to 85% RH Dimensions and weight (including the printer): Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 417 mm (16.4 inches) 678 mm (26.7 inches) 673 mm (26.5 inches) 18.1 kg (39.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix B pass 0 Appendix B Command Lists and Character Tables EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Barcode command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 IBM 2391 Plus Emulation Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6 Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix B pass 0 EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes Selecting EPSON ESC/P 2 printer in your software allows you to use the most advanced font and graphics handling available. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix B pass 0 Barcode command Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix B pass 0 c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−7 = Not used Barcode data Barcode data corresponds to the barcode symbology. The data number of each barcode type is constant.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix B pass 0 The valid data of each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix B pass 0 IBM 2391 Plus Emulation Control Codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter with the following commands. For detailed information, see the IBM 2391 Plus reference manual.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix B pass 0 Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode When the printer is in EPSON ESC/P 2 mode, the character tables below can be selected using software commands. All character tables except the italic table are the same as the PC437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F, so only the PC437 and italic tables are shown completely. The rest of the character tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 PC 708 (Arabic)* Rev.D R Appendix B pass 0 PC 720 (Arabic)* B PC AR864 (Arabic)* Italic No character is available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix B pass 0 Characters available with the ESC ( ^ command To print the characters in the tables below, use the ESC ( ^ command. The characters in the right table are available with PC864 (Arabic), PCAR864 (Arabic), and PCAPTEC (Arabic). A-29, A-30 International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets by sending the ESC R command.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix B pass 0 The following seven additional sets can be selected only with the ESC R command.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 R Appendix c pass 0 Appendix C Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faxon EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities .
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix c pass 0 If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in this guide, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information: Serial number of your printer: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix c pass 0 Enquiry Desk The Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland, by faxing 01442 227271, or via the Internet at info@epson.co.uk.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix c pass 0 When you have found the documents that you need in the catalogue, call Faxon EPSON again and enter the document ID numbers. The documents will be faxed to you automatically. EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479. No membership is required.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix c pass 0 For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User’s Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available.
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L Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D Appendix c pass 0 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.
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Maple A5 size 06/17/97 Rev.D R Appendix c pass 0 For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited.
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Norum _______ _______ _______ Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Glossary DR, pass 0 R Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is selected in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage-return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line-feed (LF) code.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Glossary DR, pass 0 cut-sheet feeder An optional, detachable device that automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. data dump See hex dump. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dithering A way of arranging dots on a page to simulate a shade or tone. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
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Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Glossary DR, pass 0 R hex dump A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. Also called data dump. high-speed draft A mode of draft printing you can select using the SelecType mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.
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L Maple Rev.D A5 size 06/17/97 Glossary DR, pass 0 printer driver A software program that sends commands from the computer for using the functions of a particular printer. reset To return a printer to its defaults settings. resolution A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured in number of dots per inch (dpi).
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Proof Sign-off: Takata Kimura Grady _______ _______ _______ Maple A5 size 06/20/97 Rev.D R Index pass 0 Index A Adjusting printing position, 3-38 tear-off position, 3-39 A.G.M.
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L Maple A5 size 06/20/97 Rev.D Index pass 0 EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility, 2-8, Chapter 5 ESC/P 2, 4-16, 4-17, B-2–5 Error indicators, 8-3–4 F Feeders. See Cut-sheet feeders Feeding methods, 3-2–4 FF button.
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Maple A5 size 06/20/97 P Paper continuous. See Continuous paper continuous forms with labels, 3-31–33 envelopes, 3-26–27 feeding methods, 3-2–4 handling problems, 8-9–17 jams, 8-24–25 labels, 3-25–26 multi-part forms, 3-24 overlapping multi-part forms, 3-29–30 overlapping multi-part forms with labels, 3-33–35 postcards, 3-28 removing continuous paper, 3-23 single sheet.
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