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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 dove.mif Pass 0 Contents Getting Started About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 dove.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Printing envelopes with the MP tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually Loading Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading an uncommon paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 dove.mif Pass 0 Chapter 4 EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility Utility Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Installing the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Accessing the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 For Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 .
L Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 dove.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ ESCP2 and FX menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35 I239X menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 dove.mif Pass 0 Error handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14 Options and Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit - Universal (C81290✽) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18 Face Up Tray (C81294✽) . . . . . . . . . . .
L Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 dove.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Appendix D Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Getting Started The EPSON EPL-N1600 printer combines high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. To get started with your laser printer, please: ❏ Use your Getting Ready! guide to set up and test your new printer. ❏ Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this section.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting and Maintenance", gives helpful information for what to do if you encounter a printer error and provides instructions on how to maintain your printer. Appendix A, "Technical Specifications", contains the technical specifications about the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 About Your Printer Your printer is the latest in EPSON's advanced line of laser printers. It emulates the Hewlett-Packard® LaserJet 4™ (LJ4) printer, allowing you to print using the wide variety of software programs that support HP LaserJet printers.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi intro.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Wide variety of fonts The printer comes with a full selection of scalable TrueType® fonts, LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts, and one bitmap font in LJ4 emulation mode to provide you with the fonts you need to create professional-looking documents. Toner Save Mode To reduce the amount of toner used in printing documents, you can print rough drafts using the Toner Save Mode.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Safety Information Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ CDRH regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown below indicates compliance with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Laser safety labels w Warning: Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in this guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. Internal laser radiation Max.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Ozone safety Ozone emission Ozone gas is generated by laser printers as a by-product of the printing process. Ozone is produced only when the printer is printing. Ozone exposure limit The recommended exposure limit for ozone is 0.1 parts per million (ppm) expressed as an average time-weighted concentration over an eight (8) hour period. The EPL-N1600 laser printer generates <0.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Laser Printer Precautions This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation. ❏ Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ ❏ Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its sides. ❏ Protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light. Avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light any longer than necessary. Do not open the drum’s protective cover. Overexposing the drum may cause abnormally dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the service life of the drum.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before operating your printer. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ Do not use this printer near water.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif 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 Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 intro.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 sizechap1.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 Chapter 1 1 Understanding Your Printer Controlling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Optimizing Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap1.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Controlling the Printer There are a two ways to control your printer and change its settings: ❏ The printer driver (for Windows users only) ❏ Control Panel operation (SelecType) Normally, you should use the printer driver to control your printer.
Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 sizechap1.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 ❏ To access the driver from Windows NT 3.51, double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main program group, then doubleclick the Printers icon. Double-click your printer icon and select Properties from the Printers menu. Make sure your printer is selected and click Setup. ❏ To access the driver from Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap1.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Optimizing Print Quality Your printer provides you with a number of ways to print your documents so that they are presented with the highest possible quality. The two features discussed here are EPSON’s Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) and Enhanced MicroGray (Enh. MG).
Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 sizechap1.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 Using the printer driver: Change the Density setting on the Panel menu of the printer driver. 1 Using SelecType: Follow the instructions in the section on SelecType to change this setting. You should use the Config menu for this ("Density", page 5-21). Note: Increasing the print density increases toner consumption.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using the MP Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Selecting the MP tray as the paper source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Printing with the MP tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Printing envelopes with the MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ The printer can feed paper from any of three sources: the standard paper cassette tray, the MP Tray, or the optional 500 sheet lower cassette unit. To load paper from standard paper cassette tray, see your Getting Ready! guide. To load paper in an optional lower cassette, see page 3-11.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Using the printer driver: Choose the paper source on the Basic Setting menu (except Windows NT 3.51) or Document Setting menu (in Windows NT 3.51). For more information on using the printer driver, see online help in the driver. Using the SelecType mode: For information on changing the paper size in SelecType mode, see Chapter 5. Printing with the MP tray 1.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 2. As shown in the illustration below, pull the tab so that the MP tray folded inside the front cover flips out. 3. Slide the guide to the far right of the MP tray.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 4. Fan the media and tap the edges on a flat surface to align them before loading the media. 5. Place the stack of the media in the MP tray. The top of the media (for example, the printed letterhead at the top of a sheet of paper) should go in first. The surface on which you are printing should face upwards. 6.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Printing envelopes with the MP tray 1. Open the MP tray as explained above. 2. Slide the side guide to the far right of the MP tray. 3. Before you put the envelopes in the MP tray, make sure that they are not stuck together and that all their flaps are closed. 4. Put the envelopes with their flaps down, and the short edge leading into the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 5. Slide the right side guide to the loaded envelopes. All the envelopes should be under the plastic tab of the right side guide. 2 Note: Do not add envelopes to the MP tray while you are printing, otherwise paper jams may occur.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Manually Loading Paper You can manually load paper. Manually loading paper can be helpful when you want to check the print quality after each page is printed. ❏ This loading procedure is almost the same as the procedure for automatic paper feeding, except you load paper sheet-bysheet, send print data to print the first page, and press the On Line button to print each page.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 2. The Basic Setting menu (except Windows NT 3.51) or the Printer Setup menu (Windows NT 3.51) appears. Check the Manual Feed check box. 3. Select the paper size from the paper size list. 2 4. If the correct paper size is already loaded, skip this step. Otherwise, remove any paper remaining in the tray or cassette that you use.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Selecting the Paper Size By default, the printer driver is set for A4 size paper. If you load paper of a different size, you need to change the paper size setting using one of the following methods. Using the printer driver: Choose the paper size on the Basic Settings menu (except Windows NT 3.51) or Document setting menu (in Windows NT 3.51).
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Printing on Special Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of media may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of media. Always test samples of media stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs. You can print on special paper stock such as heavy paper, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap2.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ You should test the label sheet for leaking adhesive by pressing a sheet of paper on top of a sheet of labels. If the paper sticks to the sheet of labels, do not use the labels in your printer. Transparencies You may need to feed some types of transparencies one sheet at a time in the MP tray, or load them manually.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Chapter 3 Options 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 No Duplex Unit Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Duplex Unit Installed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Loading the optional lower cassette with paper . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ There are a number of options available for your printer. These include: ❏ The 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit - Universal (C81290✽) increases paper feeding capacity (up to 500 sheets of paper). ❏ The Duplex Unit (C81293✽) is useful for printing on both sides of paper. ❏ The Face Up Tray(C81294✽)enables face-up output. ❏ Optional memory module expands your printer’s memory.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 500 Sheet Lower Paper Cassette Unit The optional lower paper cassette gives you a third paper source, in addition to the standard cassette tray and the MP Tray. This section describes how to install the cassette and load paper. If you have installed the optional 500 sheet lower paper cassette, you can use this in a very similar way to the standard 250 sheet paper cassette.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 2. Make sure the printer and cassette are facing in the same direction. 3. Lift the printer and align the pins on the cassette with the holes on the bottom of the printer. w Warning: The printer weighs over 13 kg (about 29 lb). Take care when lifting the printer. If necessary, get someone to help you 4. Lower the printer until it rests securely on the cassette.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 5. Fasten the two feeder joints at the rear of the printer securely, using the supplied clips. 3 6. Remove the upper 250 sheet paper cassette completely from the printer, and pull out the lower 500 sheet paper cassette until you can see the front feeder joints.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 7. Fasten the front feeder joints securely, using the supplied clips. w 3-6 Warning: Always remove the optional 500 sheet lower paper cassette before lifting the printer. Never try to lift up the printer together with the 500 sheet lower paper cassette attached to the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Duplex Unit Installed If you have already installed the duplex unit, follow the instructions below. Otherwise, if you are installing the 500 sheet lower paper cassette without installing the duplex unit, turn to "No Duplex Unit Installed", page 3-3. If you are installing both the duplex unit and the 500 sheet lower cassette, you must install the duplex unit first.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 c Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Caution: ❏ Do not attempt to lift the printer and duplex unit combination using the grips on the printer. Only use the grips on the duplex unit. ❏ The printer and duplex unit together weigh about 20 kg (about 43 lb). Take care when lifting them together and get another person to help you if necessary. 4.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 5. Use the supplied clips to fasten the two joints at the rear of the printer (joining the duplex unit to the 500 sheet lower paper cassette). Make sure the clips are securely fastened. 3 6. Completely remove the duplex feeder tray and pull out the 500 sheet lower paper cassette until you can clearly see the two feeder joint areas on the duplex unit.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 7. Use the supplied clips to fasten the two joints as shown below. Make sure the clips are fastened securely. 8. Push back the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and replace the duplex feeder tray.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Loading the optional lower cassette with paper 1. Remove the lower cassette by reaching into the handle and pulling straight towards you. 3 2. Press down on the bottom plate until you feel it click into place.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 3. Squeeze the side guide and slide it to the far right of the cassette. 4. You may need to adjust the length of the cassette to fit the paper you are using. Use one hand to hold the cassette steady. Use the other hand to raise and unlock the left corner of the end guide. While continuing to hold the cassette steady, raise and unlock the right corner of the end guide.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 5. Fan a stack of paper (up to 500 sheets) to prevent the sheets from sticking together, and tap the edge of the stack on a firm surface to line up the edges of the paper. 6. Insert the stack into the cassette, lining it up with the left side of the cassette. Make sure that all the paper is under the metal retaining clip and the plastic caps on the end guides.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 8. Replace the paper cassette in the printer. c 3-14 Caution: Do not remove the cassette while you are printing, otherwise you may cause a paper jam.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Removing the Lower Paper Cassette (no duplex unit installed) When moving the printer, you should remove the lower paper cassette first. When fitted with the lower paper cassette the printer is very heavy. 1. Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off, remove the power cord from the wall outlet and from the printer. Remove any interface cables from the printer. 2.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 3. Completely remove the 250 sheet standard cassette, and partly remove the 500 sheet lower cassette until you can see the front feeder joint clips joining the lower paper cassette to the printer. 4. Pinch the feeder joint clips between your thumb and finger and remove them as shown below. 5.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Removing the Lower Paper Cassette (duplex unit installed) 1. Make sure that the computer and printer are turned off, remove the power cord from the wall outlet and from the printer. Remove any interface cables from the printer. 2. At the rear of the printer, locate the feeder joint clips, pinch them between your thumb and finger and remove them as shown below. .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 3. Completely remove the duplex tray, and pull out the 500 sheet lower cassette until you can see the two feeder joints the front of the printer as shown below. 4. Pinch the feeder joint clips between your thumb and finger and remove them, as shown below. 5. Replace the 500 sheet lower paper cassette and the duplex feeder tray.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 6. Lift the printer and duplex unit up and away from the 500 sheet lower paper cassette. 3 c Caution: When you lift the printer and duplex unit, always use the lifting grips in the duplex unit, as shown above. Do not use the grips in the printer itself. If you lift the printer/duplex unit combination using the printer grips, you may drop the duplex unit and damage it.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Duplex Unit Installing the Duplex Unit The optional duplex unit allows you to print on both sides of the paper automatically. To install the duplex unit, follow the instructions below: 1. Unpack the parts of the duplex feeder, and place them on the stable surface where you will be installing the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 2. Remove the transparent cover attached to the rear of the printer. Insert the duplex chute into the body exit of the printer, and secure it with the two supplied clips. 3 3. Inside the vertical unit, you will find a metal bar. Use this bar to remove the plastic cover located to the right of the body exit.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 4. With the front of the printer towards you, grasp the sides of the printer. Line up the corners of the printer with the corners of the duplex unit and place the printer on the duplex unit. Note: ❏ The printer weighs about 13 kg (about 29lb). Take care when lifting it, and get another person to help you if necessary.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 5. Check that the printer is securely seated on top of the duplex unit. 3 6. Use the supplied clips to fasten the duplex unit to the printer and close the duplex unit’s vertical unit. Make sure the clips are fastened securely. .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 7. Completely remove the paper cassette. Pull out the duplex unit feeder tray until you can see the two feeder joints at the front of the printer. 8. Use the supplied clips to fasten the duplex unit to the printer at the front. Make sure the clips are fastened securely. 9. Replace the duplex unit feeder tray and the paper cassette.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 You can select duplex printing either through the printer driver software, or through the printer’s control panel. Using the printer driver: Check the Duplex Unit check box on the Basic Setting menu (except Windows NT 3.51) or Document Setting menu (Windows NT 3.51) of the printer driver. Using SelecType: Follow the instruction in the section on SelecType to change this setting.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 3. At the rear of the printer, pinch the two feeder joint clips between your thumb and finger and remove them, as shown in the illustration below. 4. Completely remove the standard paper cassette, and pull out the duplex unit feeder tray until you can see the two front feeder joints. .
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 5. Pinch the two front feeder joint clips between your thumb and finger, and remove them from the front of the printer, as shown below. 3 6. Save the front and rear feeder joint clips in a safe place— you will need them later. Replace the standard paper cassette and push back the duplex feeder tray. 7. Lift the printer up and away from the duplex unit.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 8. Inside the vertical component of the duplex unit is the plastic cover which was originally taken from the printer. Remove it from the duplex unit and restore it to its original location at the right of the printer body exit. 9. Hook the transparent cover in the holes and attach it. Remove the two clips that hold the duplex chute to the printer, and then remove the duplex chute.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Face Up Tray The printer normally outputs paper face down on top of the printer. If you want face-up output, you can install the optional Face Up Tray (C81294✽). This tray gives you immediate viewing of your printed output and is recommended for printing on media such as labels and transparencies that require a straight-through paper path.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 2. Pull the center grip of the face-up tray to open the large part of the tray extension. If you need to use the small part of the tray extension, flip this out as well. You select face up or down print out either through the printer driver software, or through the printer’s control panel.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 2. Detach the face-up tray from the rear of the printer (or from the rear of the optional duplex unit, if you have installed it). Store the face-up tray in a safe place. 3 Memory Modules By installing a Single In-Line Memory Module (SIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 40MB (printer default 8 MB + optional 32MB).
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Installing a memory module 1. Turn off the printer. w Warning: To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a SIMM unless the printer is turned off. 2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. 3. Pull out the paper cassette, if necessary. 4. Turn the printer so its left side faces you. 5.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 8. Insert the SIMM module into the RAM slot at an angle, making sure the pint numbers of the slot and the SIMM match, either 1 or 72 . 3 9. Press the module down until it clicks into place at right angles to the slot. Do not apply too much force. 10. Replace the printer’s side cover. 11. Secure the retaining screws. 12. Gently close the printer cover. 13.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ If an incorrect amount of memory is shown on the status sheet, turn off the printer and review the steps above to make sure you correctly installed the SIMM. If the amount of RAM is still incorrect, contact your dealer or a qualified service person for assistance. Removing a memory module 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 in the previous section to access the printer’s RAM slot. 2.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 ROM module Installing a ROM Module You can install the EPSONScript Level 2 Package (C83229✽) using the same basic steps as those used to install the memory module. 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 in “Installing a memory module” section to access the printer’s RAM slots. 2. Make sure the printer has three ROM slots. The right ROM slot should be already in use.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Removing a ROM Module 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 in “Installing memory module” section to access the printer’s RAM slots. 2. Push the metal switch to release the ROM module. Optional Interfaces This section describes how to install the optional interface cards listed below.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 The coax and twinax connectors each contain a parallel interface. since the printer’s built-in parallel interface remains active, this gives you two parallel interfaces and a coax or twinax interface. Print jobs can be sent to any connection, and the printer automatically switches between the active ports.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Installing an Interface Card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. 3. Turn the printer so its back faces you. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the Type-B slot cover and remove the cover. 5.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap3.mif Pass 0 6. Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws. 3 You can verify that the interface is correctly installed by printing a status sheet.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap4.mif Pass 0 Chapter 4 EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility Utility Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Installing the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Accessing the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 For Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap4.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Utility Overview The EPSON Status Monitor 2 is a utility program that monitors your printer and gives you information about the current status of the printer, including the amount of toner. If a print error occurs, it also provides you with a message describing the error. You can use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility to monitor a local printer from Microsoft Windows 95,98 or NT 4.0.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap4.mif Pass 0 Installing the Utility 1. Make sure Windows is running. 2. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer into your CD-ROM drive (usually this will be drive D). 3. For Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 users: click Start, then choose Run. For Windows 3.1 users: make sure the Program Manager window is open, and then choose Run on the File menu. 4 4. Type D:\EPSETUP.EXE (or E:\EPSETUP.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap4.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Accessing the Utility For Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 1. Click Start, then point to Programs. 2. Point to Epson, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2. The Status Monitor 2 appears.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Chapter 5 SelecType The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Indicator Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ This section explains how to use the control panel; its display, its indicators and its buttons to make settings. In the later part of this section, there is an explanation of how to use the SelecType functions to make more advanced settings. There is also an explanation of the OneTouch settings which help you make the most common settings easily.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 For the way to respond to error messages and maintenance information, see "Problems and Solutions", page 6-3, For full information on the SelecType options, including the OneTouch commands, see the appropriate sections later in this chapter.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Indicator Lights 5-4 On Line On when the printer is on line, indicating the printer can receive and print data. When the printer is off line, this light is off. The light flashes as the system switches between online and off-line status. Form Feed On when data is received and stored in the printer’s buffer but not yet printed. Flashing indicates the printer is processing data.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Buttons On Line Switches the printer between on line and off line status. SelecType (ALT) Selects a OneTouch mode or a SelecType mode. Press this button once to enter OneTouch mode 1. Press this button again to enter OneTouch mode 2. Press this button once more to enter SelecType mode. Pressing this button while in SelecType mode returns the printer to online status.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Enter (Status Sheet) _______ _______ _______ Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode option listed above this button, or accepts the setting currently shown on the display as a new setting when in SelecType mode. Press this button two times when the printer is on line to print the status sheet.
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L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi chap5.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ SelecType Before entering and using SelecType, you should understand how the buttons on the printer’s control panel work. Buttons The functions of the control panel buttons on the printer change when in SelecType mode.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Using the buttons in SelecType Mode Note: You can directly access certain menu items using the OneTouch modes. For more information, see "Using the OneTouch Modes", page 5-14. 1. To enter SelecType mode, press Menu while the printer is on line. 2. To change the settings, press Menu, Item or Value. ❏ To select a new menu (menu category), press Menu.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ SelecType menus This section gives a brief description of the menus in SelecType and lists the item settings available on each menu. Test Menu These settings select and begin the printer’s internal test print. You can obtain information on the printer’s current settings, available fonts, and a brief summary of features. You should also see "Test menu", page 5-16 for further details.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Tray Size Menu These settings display the paper size loaded in each paper tray. This paper size may be different from the size set in the Page Size menu, which specifies the size of the image that the printer produces. See "Tray Size menu", page 5-20 for further details.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Serial Menu These settings control communication between the printer and the host computer when using a serial interface, and are necessary for correct communication between the two units. See "Serial Menu", page 5-28 for further details.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 PS Menu These settings are available only if the optional EPSONScript Level 2 has been installed. See "PS menu", page 5-34 for further details. Error Sheet, MicroGray, Protect Level ESCP2 Menu These settings control the behavior of the printer when in ESCP2 emulation mode. See "ESCP2 and FX menus", page 5-34 for further details. Font, Pitch, Condensed, T.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Using the OneTouch Modes The OneTouch modes are part of SelecType mode, but they are more limited and easier to use. The settings you make in the OneTouch modes and SelecType are reflected in each other.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 OneTouch mode 2 To enter OneTouch mode 2, press the SelecType button (repeatedly if necessary) until the light next to RITech comes on, indicating that the printer is in OneTouch mode 2. The current OneTouch mode 2 settings for RITech, Copies, MP Tray Size, and Toner Save are shown on the display above the corresponding setting. For example, 2Q or 2II is shown above Toner Save mode.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Understanding SelecType Settings Read this section for a complete description of the settings at you can make using the SelecType menus. Test menu For all the settings below, you should press Enter to print the page. You cannot select any values by pressing Value.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Emulation menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You can specify a different emulation for each interface fitted to the printer; in other words, for each computer that you connect to the printer. Since each emulation mode has its own specific set of options, you should make these settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX, GL2 or I239X menus as necessary.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Wide A4 This setting specifies whether the printer accepts wide A4 paper for printing or not. Orientation Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. This manual is printed in portrait orientation. Out Bin Specifies the output tray. Copies Selects the number of copies of each page to be printed, up to 999.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Binding Selects the binding direction of the printout. This item is available only when the Duplex Unit is installed. Start Page If the optional Duplex Unit is installed, you can choose whether the first page to be printed is a front page (for example, the cover page of a report) or a back page (the cover may be blank and printing may start on the inside cover).
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Tray Size menu Use this menu to make the MP Tray paper size setting and check the currently loaded paper size in the standard and optional paper cassettes, if installed. MP Tray Size Allows you to set the paper size for the MP Tray. Note: You can also make the MP Tray Size setting directly from OneTouch Mode 2.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Config menu This menu allows you to make various settings which affect the operation of the printer. RITech Allows you to adjust the RITech setting. RITech produces smoother and crisper lines, text, and graphics. Note: You can also make the RITech setting directly from OneTouch Mode 2. Toner Save Turns the Toner Save mode on.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Top Offset Makes fine adjustments to the vertical position of the printing on the page. c Caution: Be sure that the printed image does not extend over the top edge of the paper. Otherwise, you may damage the printer. Left Offset Use this option to make fine adjustments to the horizontal position of the printing on the page.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 AutoCont Permits the printer to continue printing automatically after a certain period of time when one of the following errors occurs: Paper Set, Print Overrun and Mem Overflow. When this option is off, you must press the Continue button to resume printing. In most cases, it is best to leave this option Off.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi chap5.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Setting Parameters RITech On, Off Toner Save Off, On Density 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Top Offset -99.0 – 0.0 – 99.0 mm in 0.5 mm steps Left Offset -99.0 – 0.0 – 99.0 mm in 0.5 mm steps Top offset B -99.0 – 0.0 – 99.0 mm in 0.5 mm steps Left offer B -99.0 – 0.0 – 99.0 mm in 0.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Standby Save energy by reducing power to the fixing heater if the printer receives no data for 30 minutes. In this mode, the printer begins to warm up as soon as you start to send print data; it then warms up and is ready to print in about 30 seconds. Lang Specifies the language displayed on the control panel and printed the status sheet.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi chap5.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ LC2 Init. Paper Specifies the amount of paper that you load in the optional lower paper cassette. Page Count Displays the total number of sheets printed by this printer. SelecType Init Erases all the SelecType settings that you have made, and resets them all to the factory default settings.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Parallel menu This menu allows you to make settings which control the parallel interface. Speed Specifies the transfer speed between the computer and the printer. It does this by selecting the delay period between the STROBE and the ACKNLG signal. For more information concerning the signals of the parallel interface, see Appendix A.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Serial Menu Allows you to make various settings concerned with the serial interface. Word Length Selects the word length used in serial communication (either 8-bit or 7-bit). See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The factory setting is 8-bit. Baud Rate Use this option to set the data transfer rate (baud) for the serial interface.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 XOn/XOff Selects the communications protocol between the computer and the printer to On, Off, or Robust. XOn/XOff protocol is sometimes known as “software handshaking”. The Robust setting automatically enables XOn/XOff handshaking together with hardware handshaking. Consult your computer manual and software documentation for the correct setting.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ AUX menu This menu is only available if the optional interface has been installed. Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory used for receiving and printing data received through the optional interface. If set to Maximum , more memory is allocated to receiving data. If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated to printing data. The factory default setting is Normal.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Height Chooses the height of the font used in the print job, if the font is a proportional scalable font. The height is expressed in points; one inch being approximately equal to 72 points. SymSet Chooses the symbol set of the font used in the print job. See Appendix?? for details of the different symbol sets available in this printer.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi chap5.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ LF Function If you set LF Function to LF, the printer does not send an automatic carriage return (CR) command with each line feed (LF) or form feed (FF). When you set LF Function to CR+LF, the printer adds a carriage return to each line feed or form feed it receives. If the printer does not print characters beyond the right margin, set LF Function to CR+LF.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 GL-Mode Selects whether the emulation is similar to the GL/2 or the HP LaserJet 4 emulation of the GL/2. Scale Selects whether the output from the software is scaled, and if so, how the scale factor is calculated: based on the output paper size of the software application. Origin Selects whether the logical origin of the “plotter” is from the corner or the center of the paper.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Setting Parameters End Butt, Square, Triangular, Round Join Mitered, Miteredbeveled, Triangular, Round, Beveled, None Pen 0 through 6 0.05 – 5.00 mm in steps of 0.05 mm Before you start printing in the GL/2 mode You may need to change the printer settings, depending on your output needs.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 ESCP2 and FX menus This menu allows you to make settings which affect the printer when it is in ESCP2 or FX emulation mode. The same menu items are available for both emulation modes unless specifically mentioned otherwise. Font Selects the font which is used for printing.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ CG Table Use the character generator table option to select the graphics character table or the italics table. The graphics table contains graphic characters for printing lines, corners, shaded areas, international characters, Greek characters, and mathematical symbols. If you select the italics table, the upper half of the character table is defined as italic characters.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 If you select the BarCode setting, the printer converts bit images to bar codes by automatically filling in any vertical gaps between dots. This produces unbroken vertical lines that can be read by a bar code reader. This mode will reduce the size of the image been printed, and may also cause some distortion when printing bit image graphics.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi chap5.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ I239X menu I239X mode emulates IBM 2390/2391 Plus commands. For detailed information on most of the settings and parameters in the table below, refer to the previous section. Setting Parameters Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans Serif Pitch 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 24, Prop. (all fixed pitches are in cpi) Code Page 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 T. Margin 0.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap5.mif Pass 0 Code Page Selects the character tables. Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text based in the selected character table. Alt.Graphic Turns the Alternate Graphics option on or off. The default setting is OFF. Character Set Selects character table 1 or 2.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Operational problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Printout problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ This chapter provides information on keeping the printer in optimum condition and tells you how to: ❏ Solve printer problems ❏ Replace the Imaging Cartridge ❏ Clean the printer ❏ Transport the printer. Also included is a complete list of error messages you may encounter.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Problems and Solutions Most printer problems have simple solutions. Look through this section to find the kind of problem you have, then try the recommended solutions in the order they are presented until your problem is solved. Note: If the problem remains after you work through the suggestions in this section, contact your dealer for assistance.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ ❏ Try turning over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Most paper packages indicate the best side for printing. ❏ The paper or media has not been loaded correctly into the printer. Read the section on loading paper to ensure that you are loading the paper correctly.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Paper jammed before reaching the Imaging Cartridge If paper jams in the printer before reaching the Imaging Cartridge, the display shows Feed Jam. 1. Open the printer cover, and remove the Imaging Cartridge.. 2. You should look for a sheet of paper sticking out, probably about two to four centimeters (about 1 to 1.5 inches) from underneath the movable metal plate. 6 3.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 5. Open the cassette tray (if you are using the optional lower paper cassette, open it) and remove any jammed sheets or sheets which have been partially fed into the printer. Remove the paper stack from the tray. 6. If you are using the MP tray, remove all media from the MP tray, including any jammed or partially-fed sheets of media. Replace the media in the MP tray. 7.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Paper jammed between the Imaging Cartridge and the paper exit If paper is jammed between the Imaging Cartridge and the paper exit, the display shows Paper Jam. 1. Open the printer cover and remove the Imaging Cartridge. 2. You should see a sheet of paper sticking out from the fuser unit.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Paper jammed at the paper exit If paper is jammed at the paper exit, the display shows Exiting Paper Jam. 1. Open the cover and remove the cartridge. 2. If you have fitted the optional duplex unit, unfasten and tilt back the vertical component of the duplex unit so that you can access the paper exit. 3.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Paper jammed at the entrance to the duplex unit If paper is jammed as it enters the optional duplex, the display shows Paper Jam in Duplex. 1. Unfasten the catch of the duplex unit’s vertical unit and tilt it back so that you can access the printer exit opening. . 6 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Remove the cartridge. 4.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 7. As previously described, remove any jammed or partially-fed sheets of paper or other media from the cassette tray or the MP tray. 8. Replace the cassette tray or MP tray media before continuing with the print job. Paper jammed in the vertical unit of the duplex unit If paper jams in the vertical unit of the duplex unit, the display shows Jam in Duplex Cover. 1.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 4. If you opened the optional duplex unit or removed the optional face up tray, close and re-fasten the duplex unit or replace the face up tray. 5. As previously described, remove any jammed or partially-fed sheets of paper or other media from the cassette tray or the MP tray. 6. Replace the cassette tray or MP tray media before continuing with the print job.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ 5. Close the duplex tray. 6. Close and lock the vertical unit. 7. Open the paper cassettes and remove any jammed or partially fed paper. 8. Replace the cassette tray or MP Tray media before continuing with the print job. Printing automatically restarts from the page that jammed.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 The On Line light is on but nothing prints. Your computer may not be properly connected to the printer. Perform the procedure described in “Connecting the printer to the computer” in the Getting Ready! booklet. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ If you are using a serial interface, set the parity, baud rate, number of data bits, and number of stop bits to match the computer. The emulation setting for the port may not be correct. Specify the emulation mode with the SelecType.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Print quality problems The background is dark or dirty. Lighten the Density setting on the Panel menu of your printer driver. Turn off the printer. Clean the paper path inside the printer using a soft, dry cloth. Clean internal printer components by printing three pages with only one character per page. You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ There may be a problem with the Imaging Cartridge. Remove the cartridge, shake it gently from side to side, and then reinstall it. If this does not solve the problem, replace the Imaging Cartridge. See "Replacing the Imaging Cartridge", on page 6-30 Uneven print quality on the page Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 If the problem remains, replace the Imaging Cartridge. See "Replacing the Imaging Cartridge", on page 6-30 Missing areas on printed image Your paper may be moist or damp. Printing is sensitive to moisture absorbed by the paper. The higher the moisture content in the paper, the lighter the printed output. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Take out the Imaging Cartridge, shake it gently from side to side to distribute the toner, and then reinstall it. If the problem persists, replace the cartridge as described on page 6-30. The Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off the Toner Save mode using the printer driver. The image is too dark Lighten the Density setting on the Panel menu of your printer driver.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 You may also need to increase the amount of printer memory. see chapter 3 for more informaiton on adding memory. Image Optimum The printer has insufficient memory to print the page using the specified print quality. The printer automatically reduces the print quality so it can continue printing.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Error Messages This section contains a list of the messages shown on the display, giving a brief description of each message and suggestions for correcting the problem. You should realize that not every message shown on the display indicates a problem, however. Check Duplex P-Size The paper size setting is different from the size loaded in the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Duplex Mem Overflow There is not enough memory to print both sides of the document using the duplex unit. To correct the error, press the Continue button on the control panel. If the message remains, reset the printer as described in "Reset", on page 6-29. You may also be able to clear this message by turning the printer off, waiting 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Face Up print off Face Up printing was canceled. Government Legal and Legal size paper cannot be printed with Face Up output by this printer. Even if Face Up is specified, output of the printed sheets is automatically switched to Face Down. Press the Continue button to clear the displayed message.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Illegal Aux I/F Card This message means that the printer cannot communicate with the installed optional interface card. Turn off the printer and remove the card, then reinstall it. Illegal DIMM x The printer cannot read the installed optional DIMM. Turn off the printer and remove the DIMM.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Insert Imaging Crtg There is no Imaging Cartridge inserted in the printer. Install a Imaging Cartridge (see "Replacing the Imaging Cartridge", on page 6-30). Insert LC1 The cassette tray is not inserted properly. Insert the tray. Jam in Duplex Tray A paper jam has occurred inside the duplex unit (see "Paper jammed in the vertical unit of the duplex unit", on page 6-10).
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Need Memory The printer has insufficient memory available for the current task. Add more memory to your printer as described in "Memory Modules", on page 3-31. Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the paper path. Open the printer cover and clear the jammed paper as described in this chapter. After the jam is cleared, the jammed page's print data is automatically reprinted.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Paper Out XXXXX YYYY There is no paper in the specified paper source (;;;;;). Load paper of the indicated size (<<<<)into the source. See the appropriate sections of the manual (Getting Started! and Chapter 2, "Paper Handling"for details of how to load paper and media.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 RAM check The printer is checking its RAM memory. Ready The printer is ready to print. Reset The printer's current interface has been reset and the buffer is cleared. However, other interfaces are still active and retain their settings and data. 6 Reset All All printer settings have been reset to the user default configuration, the last settings that were saved.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Service Req. eXXX A controller error or a print engine error has been detected. Write down the error number listed on the display and turn off the printer. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it back on. If this error still occurs, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and contact a qualified service person. Standby The printer is turned on, but is in energy-saving mode.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Resetting the printer There are two ways to reset the printer. Reset Resetting the printer stops printing and clears the current print job received from the active interface. You may want to reset the printer when there is a problem with the print job itself and the printer cannot print successfully.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Replacing the Imaging Cartridge The Imaging Cartridge prints up to 8,500 pages depending upon the complexity of your print jobs. If your printed images become faint, enter the SelecType Setup menu to use the Toner function to find out approximately how much toner remains in the Imaging Cartridge. Simply count the asterisks between E (empty) and F (full) on the display.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 2. Grasp the Imaging Cartridge as shown in the illustration, and pull it upward to remove it. Store the used cartridge in its original packing or in an empty box. w Warning: Do not touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION HIGH TEMPERATURE. 3. Dispose of the used cartridge properly. 4. Remove the new Imaging Cartridge from its packing.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Note: ❏ Save the aluminized bag in which the toner cartridge was packed, in case you need to store the cartridge after removing it (for instance, if you move the printer). ❏ Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct sunlight or strong light of any kind.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Note: ❏ Always pull the tab horizontally. It may break if you pull it at an angle. ❏ Always make sure that the top of the cartridge is uppermost when you do this; if the cartridge is on its side, or upside-down, you may cause serious damage to the cartridge. 7. Hold the cartridge as shown below, and locate it into the guide channels inside the printer body.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Cleaning the Printer The printer needs only minimal cleaning. If you notice a decline in print quality, clean the inside of the printer as described in this section. You should also clean the paper cassette and the printer cover every few months.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 4. As shown in the illustration below, pinch the cleaning brush and slide it gently once across the surface of the mirror. Note: ❏ Do not press down when cleaning the mirror. If you use too much pressure, you may scratch and damage the mirror. ❏ If you still see white streaks on your printouts after cleaning the mirror, you may need to replace the Imaging Cartridge. 5.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Removing spilled toner If toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until you remove all the spilled toner. If only a small amount of toner is present, carefully wipe out the inside of the printer with a clean, dry cloth. If a large amount of toner is present, use a small vacuum cleaner (available from computer supply stores) to remove it.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 chap6.mif Pass 0 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows: 1. Turn off the printer, remove the power cord from the power outlet and the printer, and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Open the printer cover, remove the Imaging Cartridge, and replace the cartridge in the aluminized bag.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 General . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Paper Specifications Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the quality of any type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ c R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Caution: Only load paper sizes that are listed above. Printable area: 4 mm minimum margin on all sides Note: The printable area varies, depending on the emulation mode currently in use.
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L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appa.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Interfaces Parallel interface The parallel (IEEE 1284-I compliant) interface connector pin assignments are shown in the table below. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Pin No.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi Pin No. R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 Direction appa.mif Pass 0 IEEE 1284-B connector Compatibility Nibble 19 - 30 ECP GND 31 IN 32 OUT nlnit nFault nReverse Request nDataAvail 33 GND 34 NC 35 OUT 36 IN nPeriphRequest +5V nSelectln IEEE1284 Active nstrobe/HostClk Compatibility mode: Latch pulse used to read in print data. When low, DATA is valid.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ nACK/PtrClk/PeriphClk All modes: DATA 8 is the MSB, DATA 1 is the LSB. Compatibility mode: Acknowledgment low pulse in order to indicate that data was transferred from the host. Negotiation phase: Low signal indicates IEEE 1284 is supported; set to high afterwards to indicate that theXflag and “data available” flag are valid.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 PError/AckDataReq/nAckReverse Compatibility mode: High signal indicates that a feed jam occurred in the paper supply section, or that there is no paper in the paper tray. Negotiation phase: High signal indicates whether or not IEEE 1284 is supported or not. Afterwards, this signal conforms with NDataAvail (nFault).
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ nAutoFd/HostBusy/HostAck Compatibility mode: Not used. Negotiation phase: In order to request 1284 mode, this signal is set low and IEEE 1284active (nSelectIn) is set high. Afterwards, this signal is set high whenPtrClk (nAck) is set low. Reverse data transfer phase: In nibble mode, setting this signal low indicates to the printer that the host is ready to receive data.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 nInit/nReverseRequest Compatibility mode: When a low signal is detected, the printer is deemed to be BUSY until the low signal is released. Negotiation phase: Always high. Reverse data transfer phase: Always high. ECP mode: Low when switching to reverse direction. The peripheral device has permission to drive the data signal only when this signal is low and 1284active is high.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ nSelectIn/IEEE1284active Compatibility mode: Always low. Negotiation phase: This signal is set high at the same time that HostBusy is low in order to request 1284 mode. Reverse data transfer phase: This signal is set high to indicate that the bus direction is from the printer to the host.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Using the ECP mode in Windows 95 and Windows 98 To use the ECP mode with a Parallel (IEEE 1284 level I compliant) connector, your computer must support the ECP mode. Note: The ECP mode is not available with Windows 3.1, 3.11 for workgroups, Windows NT 3.51 and NT 4.0. To use the ECP mode, follow these steps: 1.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Serial Interface The printer’s serial interface has the following characteristics: Data format Word length: 7 or 8 bits Parity: None, odd or even Stop bits: 1 or 2 Printer ready (handshaking) protocol: Enabled (XON/XOFF protocol set to ON) Use the SelecType mode to set the data format.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Pin assignments The serial interface connector pin assignments and a description of the interface signals are shown in the table below. The direction of signals is given as viewed from the printer. Signal pin RS-232C Direction 2 TXD OUT Transmits data. This pin transmits serial data from the printer to the computer. 3 RXD IN Received data.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appa.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Using the Serial Interface If you use a serial interface, you need to confirm that the printer and the computer are using the same serial settings. If the serial settings do not match, you must change the appropriate settings. The settings can be changed either at the printer or computer. The default serial settings for the serial interface are listed below.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 For Windows 95 , 98, and NT 4.0 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Right-click the EPSON EPL-5700 icon, and click Properties in the menu that appears. Be sure to right-click your printer. 3. Select the Details tab. 4. Click the arrow next to the Printer Port drop-down list. Then select a COM (serial) port. 5.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appa.mif Pass 0 Duplex Unit (C81293✽) Paper size: A4, Letter, Legal Paper weight: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight 254 mm (9.6 inches) 396 mm (16.7 inches) 517 mm (2.8 inches) 6.5 kg (4.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 sizeappb.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 Appendix B Symbol Sets Introduction to Symbol Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 In LJ4 Emulation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 International Set for ISO sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21 In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appb.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Introduction to Symbol Sets Your printer can access a variety of symbol sets. Many of these symbol sets differ only in the international characters specific to each language. Note: Normally, your software handles fonts and symbols, so you probably never need to adjust the printer's settings.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 sizeappb.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 In LJ4 Emulation Mode The following table lists the symbol sets available in LJ4 emulation mode. A table of the characters for each set is included later in this chapter.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 sizeappb.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 International Set for ISO sets To obtain the symbol sets listed below, substitute the characters in the ANSI ASCII sets with the characters in the table below.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appb.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes PC 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 857, 852, BRASCII, Abicamp PC 437 OCR A EPSON Roman N × × × Courier SWC N N × × EPSON Sans serif N × × × EPSON Prestige N × × × EPSON Script N × × × Letter Gothic SWC N N × × Swiss 721 SWM* N N × × Dutch 801 SWM* N N × × OCR B × × N × OCR A × × × N *Available only in ESC/P 2 mode.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 sizeappb.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 BRASCII Abicomp Italic B No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appb.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ International Character Sets You can select one of the following international character sets using either SelecType or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France” in SelecType, the characters in the “France” row in the table below are used in the italic character table.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 sizeappb.mif 10/28/98Pass 0 Characters available with the ESC (^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC (^ command.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appb.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ In I239X Emulation Mode Available symbol sets in I239X mode are PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, and PC865. Refer to “ESC/P 2 or FX modes” in the previous section. Available fonts are EPSON Sans Serif, Courier SWC, EPSON Prestige, EPSON Gothic, EPSON Presentor, EPSON Orator, and EPSON Script.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 GL/2 context commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9 ESC/P 2 mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the LJ4 emulation mode. For more information on printer commands, see Hewlett- Packard's LaserJet 4 reference manual.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the ESC/P 2 and FX emulation modes.
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L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ FX mode Printer commands arranged by topic The following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commands by topic.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 Overall printing style Select letter quality or draft ESC x n Note: The print quality and speed cannot be changed even if you send the ESC x command.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 PJL Commands This section lists the available commands for printer job language mode (PJL). For more information on PJL, refer to the Printer Job Language Technical Reference Manual from Hewlett-Packard.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appc.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ I239X Emulation Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the I239X emulation mode. For more information on these commands, see IBM's 2390/2391 reference manual.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appd.mif Pass 0 Appendix D Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6 Downloading fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appd.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Read this section if you would like to know more about fonts and see samples of the installed fonts. To select a font, use your application program. Font problems are uncommon but some may occur, such as: ❏ The printer substitutes a font other than the one you selected with your software. ❏ The printed page does not exactly match what is on screen.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appd.mif Pass 0 Available Fonts The following table lists the fonts that are installed on your printer. The names of all the fonts appear in your software's font list if you are using the driver provided with the printer. (If you are using a different driver, all of these fonts may not be available.) The fonts provided with the printer are shown in the following table.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appd.mif Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Font name Scalable font HP equivalent Courier SWC Medium, Bold, Italic, Bold Italic Courier Letter Gothic SWC Roman, Bold, Italic Letter Gothic Font name Bitmap font HP equivalent Line Printer - Line Printer OCR B - OCR A - When selecting fonts in your software program, choose the font name listed in the HP equivalent column.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 appd.mif Pass 0 Font name Bitmap font OCR B - OCR A - Font name Scalable font EPSON Sans serif - Courier SWC Medium, Bold EPSON Prestige - EPSON Gothic - EPSON Presentor - EPSON Orator - EPSON Script - Font name Bitmap font OCR B - I239X mode To see the font samples, use the Test Menu in SelecType. 1. Make sure that paper is loaded. 2.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appd.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Adding More Fonts Fonts that reside on your computer's hard disk can be downloaded, or transferred, to the printer so they can be printed. Downloaded fonts, also called soft fonts, remain in printer memory until you turn off the printer or otherwise reinitialize it. If you plan on downloading many fonts, make sure your printer has sufficient memory.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appe.mif Pass 0 Appendix E Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users . . . . . . . . E-2 For Australian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 For Singapore users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 For Hong Kong users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appe.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and online help, contact EPSON customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you are able to give the exact information indicated below.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appe.mif Pass 0 Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON faxback service for support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information. To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appe.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Pre Sales 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 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland, and via Email at info@epson.co.uk.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi R Dove Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/28/98 appe.mif Pass 0 Your Dealer Don’t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems. The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems. They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take. EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 Proof Sign-off: Nishi appe.mif 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: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appf.mif Pass 0 Appendix F Map of SelecType Menus Switching between SelecType Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 appf.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ Switching between SelecType Menus The following menu maps show the possible menus and options in SelecType. KEY Pressing the Menu button displays the next menu. Pressing the Alt + Menu buttons displays the prior menu. ( F-2 ) This is only available with option.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 glossary.mif Pass 0 Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized way of assigning codes to characters and control codes. The system is widely used by manufacturers of computers, printers, and software. auto line feed A printer feature in which each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed (LF) code.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 glossary.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ emulation See printer emulation. fixed-width font A font whose characters are allotted the same amount of horizontal space, no matter the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M receives the same amount of space as the letter l. font A set of characters and symbols that share a common typographic design and style.
Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ R Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 glossary.mif Pass 0 pitch A measure of the number of characters per inch (cpi) for fixed-width fonts. point size The height of a particular font as measured from the top of the tallest character to the bottom of the lowest. A point is a typographic unit of measure equivalent to 1/72 of an inch.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 glossary.mif Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Nishi _______ _______ _______ sans serif font A font lacking serifs. scalable font See outline font. serif The small decorative strokes that come off the main lines of a character. status sheet A report that lists the printer settings and other printer information. symbol set A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table.
Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 R index.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 index.
Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 R index.
L Dove Rev. C A5 size 10/28/98 IN-4 index.
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