Page Printer Reference Guide 4010589 XXX-00
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Contents Getting Started About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENERGY STAR Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Colored paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Chapter 3 Options Printer Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Use SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SelecType menus . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Print Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Cleaning the inside of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 Removing spilled toner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28 Cleaning the printer case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29 Cleaning the paper roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Characters available with the ESC (^ command . . . . . . . . . B-28 In I239X Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29 In EPSON GL/2 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29 Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GL/2 context commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix F Map of SelecType Menus Switching between SelecType Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started The EPSON EPL-N2010 printer combines high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. To get started with your laser printer, please: ❏ Read the safety information, laser printer precautions, and important safety instructions in this section. ❏ Use your Getting Ready! guide to set up and test your new printer. See this guide for detailed information about your printer. About This Guide This guide contains information about using your printer.
Chapter 5, “SelecType,” contains detailed information on the settings you can make in SelecType. Read this chapter if you are not able to modify a printer setting from your software. 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.
The printer's 600-dpi (dots per inch) resolution is enhanced by EPSON's Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech), which smoothes the jagged edges of diagonal lines in both text and graphics. This gives your documents a clean, crisp look that contributes to a professional appearance. The printer is easy to install and use. You simply set up the printer, connect it to your computer, and install the printer driver as described in the Getting Ready! guide.
Options The printer comes with a built-in bi-directional parallel interface, a serial interface, and 8MB of memory, which can be expanded up to 256MB. You can also install an additional Type-B Ethernet interface. You can add a single 250-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit (C813261: variable paper size up to A3), a single 500-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit (C813251: A4), two 250-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit, or a 250-Sheets and 500-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit.
For European users United Kingdom The EPL-N2010 is a page printer which utilizes a semiconductor laser. There is no possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the instructions in the guides provided. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined within protective housings, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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. Radiation Power 5.0 × 10-3 W Wave Length 785 +10/-20 nm This is a Class IIIb Laser Diode Assembly that has an invisible laser beam.
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-N2010 laser printer generates <0.02ppm considering a closed room of approximately 29.3m3.
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 Hot Surface Avoid Contact. If the printer has been in use, the fuser can be very hot.
❏ 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. ❏ Do not turn the cartridge upside down or stand it on its sides. ❏ When handling the cartridge, always set it on a clean, smooth surface. ❏ Do not attempt to modify or take apart the cartridge.
Hinweis: Die Geräteanschlußleitung muß den einshlägigen Normen genügen. Es muß eine dreiadrige Leitung verwendet werden. Die Anshlußleitung darf nicht leichter als H05VV-F order H05VVH2-F sein. Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung-3. GSGV, 18. 01. 1991: Der arbeitsplatzbezogene schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before operating your printer. ❏ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❏ If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. ❏ Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ❏ Never spill liquid of any kind on the printer.
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. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. 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.
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Chapter 1 1 Understanding Your Printer Controlling the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Accessing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Optimizing Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Using RITech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling the printer There are two ways to control your printer and change its settings. ❏ The printer driver (for Windows users) ❏ Use the control panel Normally, you use the printer driver to control your printer. The printer driver allows you to easily make the most common print settings, including the paper source, paper size, and orientation. To access the driver menus, see below. Getting acquainted with your printer’s control panel may help you get more from your printer.
❏ To access the driver from Windows NT 3.51, double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main program group, then doubleclick the Printer 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.
Optimizing Print Quality Using RITech Resolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is EPSON's original printer technology that improves the appearance of printed lines, text, and graphics. The RITech setting The factory default setting for RITech is On. The RITech gives the best quality text and graphics for nearly all purposes. You may not need to turn the setting off. However, if you are printing gray shading or screen patterns, change the setting to Off.
Enhanced MicroGray Enhanced MicroGray (Enh. MG) is EPSON's new printer technology created especially for high quality output of photos and other images with smooth tonal changes. Enh.MG off Enh.MG on To use the Enhanced MicroGray setting, follow these steps: Using the printer driver: Click the Enh. MG button on the Graphics menu in the printer driver.
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Loading paper in the paper cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Loading paper in the MP tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Manually loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Selecting the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Loading an uncommon paper size. . . . .
Loading Paper The printer can feed paper from any of two sources: the MP tray, or the lower paper cassette. Please note the following points. ❏ Paper should be high quality and relatively smooth with a weight between 60 and 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb). ❏ The printer is extremely sensitive to moisture. Be sure to store your paper in a dry environment. ❏ Use of colored paper is acceptable, but coated paper should be avoided.
4. Slide the paper guide outwards then slide the paper guide clip (vertical) outwards. 2 5. Set paper into the paper cassette with the side to be printed on facing up. For A4, A5, B5, LT or paper, orient the paper with the long side of paper towards the printer.
For A3, B4, LGL or paper, extend the paper tray and orient the paper with the short side of paper towards the printer. If your printsouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it. 6. Adjust the paper guide to the width of the paper. At this time make sure the corners of the paper are under the tabs on the left and right. Also adjust the paper guide clip (vertical) with the paper. 7.
9. Extend the output tray so it matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. 2 Loading paper in the MP tray 1. Grasp both sides of the paper tray and open it.
2. Slide the paper guide outwards. 3. Set paper into the MP Tray with the side to be printed on facing up, as for as it will go.
For A4, A5, B5, LT, HLT, EXE, GLT or paper, orient the paper horizontally. The paper tray can close after the paper is set inside it. 2 For A3, B, B4, F4, LGL, GLG, Monach, C-10, DL, C5, or paper, orient the paper vertically. 4. Adjust the paper guide to the paper. 5. Extend the output tray so it matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer.
6. Set the paper size switch so it matches the size of paper loaded in the tray. ❏ To load thick envelopes, heavy paper, or other media such as labels and transparencies, feed sheets one at a time. See “Choosing Paper” on page 2-11. ❏ By default, the printer is set up to print A4-size paper. If you are printing on any other size of paper, you need to change the driver’s paper size setting. Manually loading paper You can manually load paper in the MP Tray.
Note: If you have not installed the printer driver, see your Getting Ready! guide for installation instructions. ❏ For access through your application software, click the Print or Printer Setup command in the File menu. You also may need to click Setup, Options, Properties, or a combination of these buttons. ❏ For direct access through Windows 95 and Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0, ckick Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
Otherwise, open the front cover, and remove any paper remaining in the MP Tray. Insert a sheet or stack of the correct size paper into the MP Tray with the printable side up, as far as it will go. Adjust the paper guides to match the paper size you are loading. 5. Send a print job from your application. The control panel display shows Manual Feed and the selected page size. 6. Press On Line to print. The sheet of paper is loaded and printed. 7.
Using the SelecType mode: For information on changing the paper size in SelecType mode, see Chapter 5. 2 Loading an uncommon paper size To load an uncommon, or custom, paper size from 86 × 148 mm (3.4 × 5.
For best results, store your paper supply in its original wrapper. Your printout can be marred by moisture absorbed in the paper. Do not store paper in a humid or damp environment. Below are some recommendations for selecting paper and other print media for the printer. Labels Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-paper copiers. Use the MP Tray to print on these materials.
Transparencies You can use overhead projector transparencies and adhesive drafting film if they are made for use with plain-paper copiers or laser printers. Use the MP Tray to print on these materials.
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Chapter 3 Options Printer Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Preparing the Paper Cassette Unit for Installation . . . . . . . . 3-3 Installing one paper cassette unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Installing two paper cassette units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Loading Paper into the 500-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette . . . . . .
Printer Options You can add to your printer's capabilities by installing any of the following options: ❏ 250-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3 Universal (C813261) increases paper feeding capacity (up to 250 sheet of variable paper size to A3). ❏ 500-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit A4 (C813251) increases paper feeding capacity (up to 500 sheets of A4 size paper). ❏ Optional memory module expands your printer's memory. ❏ Adobe® PostScript® 3™ kit module (C83234✽) generates crisp PostScript output.
Installing the Optional Lower Paper Cassette Unit The following two lower paper cassette units are available as options for this printer. 250-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit 500-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit A maximum of two stages can be attached to the printer by combining the lower paper cassette units in the following manner.
Installing one paper cassette unit This section explains how to mount a 250-sheets paper cassette unit or a 500-sheets paper cassette unit onto the printer. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet and from the printer. 3. Remove all interface cable from the interface connector. 4. Place the cassette unit in the location where the printer is installed. 5. Lift up the printer. Make sure the printer and cassette unit are facing in the same direction.
6. Secure the printer to the cassette unit with the screws that come with the cassette unit. Install three of the screws at the locations noted below. Three areas for tightening 3 7. Reconnect any interface cable you removed. 8. Make sure the printer’s power switch is turned off, then plug the power cord into the printer and into an electrical outlet. 9. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the lower paper cassette is installed correctly, print a status sheet by pressing the control button.
1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the electrical outlet and from the printer. 3. Remove all interface cable from the interface connector. 4. Place the cassette unit that is to be set at the bottom in the location where the printer is installed. 5. Then place the 250-sheets paper cassette unit on top of this, and tighten the four screws.
6. Lift up the printer. Make sure the printer and cassette units are facing in the same direction. Aligning the pin on the cassette unit with the hole on the bottom of the printer, lower the printer until it rests securely on the cassette unit. 3 7. Secure the printer to the cassette unit with the screws that come with the cassette unit. Install three of the screws at the location noted below. Three areas for tightening 8. Reconnect any interface cable you removed. 9.
10. Turn on the printer. To confirm that the lower paper cassette is installed correctly, print a status sheet by pressing the control panel button. The lower paper cassette will be listed on the status sheet as one of the available options. If the cassette is not listed on the status sheet, try reinstalling it. Besure to select the paper source in your application program. Since the section method varies from application to aplication, see your software documentation for more infomation.
4. Fan a stack of paper and tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. Insert the paper printable-side up into the paper cassette. If your printsouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it. 3 5. Insert the paper cassette in the paper cassette unit.
Loading Paper into the 250-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette 1. Pull out the paper cassette from the paper cassette unit. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Press down on the metal plate in the paper cassette. 4. Slide the paper guide outwards then slide the paper guide clip (vertical) outwards.
5. Set paper into the paper cassette with the side to be printed on facing up. 3 If your printsouts are curled or do not stack properly when using plain paper, try turning the stack over and reloading it. For A4, A5, B5, LT, or paper, orient the paper with the long side of paper towards the printer. For A3, B4, LGL, or paper, extend the paper tray and orient the paper with the short side of paper towards the printer. 6. Adjust the paper guide to the width of the paper.
7. Close the cover and insert the paper cassette into the printer. Make sure the paper cassette is inside the printer as far as it will go. 8. Extend the output tray so it matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. Memory Module By installing a Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM), you can increase printer memory up to 256MB. You may want to add additional memory if you are having difficulty printing complex, graphics-intensive pages or if you regularly use numerous downloaded fonts.
You can purchase DIMMs from various vendors. Be sure the DIMM you purchase meets the following requirements: ❏ 168-pin, SDRAM type ❏ Capacity of 32, 64, 128 or 256 MB ❏ Access speed of 15 ns or less ❏ Dimensions within 134 mm (5.27 inches) × 26 mm (1.02 inches), with a thickness of 10 mm (0.4 inch) Installing a memory module 1. Turn off the printer. w Warning: To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to install a DIMM unless the printer is turned off. 2.
6. Remove the printer's side cover. 7. Loosen the retaining screws securing the shield cover; then remove the shield cover. w 3-14 Options Warning: Avoid touching the electrical components that are exposed after you remove the shield cover. They may be very hot if the printer has been used recently.
c Caution: Before you install the module, be sure to discharge any static electricity by touching the printer's shield cover. Otherwise, you may damage static-sensitive components. 8. Pull the clips on each side of the RAM slot outward. 3 9. Align the two depressions on the base of the DIMM with the protrusions inside the RAM slot to determine the position of attachment. 10. Insert one end of the DIMM into the socket and push until the clip is raised. 11.
12. Replace the shield cover. Next, secure it with its screws. c 3-16 Options Caution: When replacing the shield cover, be sure not to pinch the wires inside the printer between the printer case and the shield cover.
13. Replace the printer's side cover. 3 14. Gently close the printer cover. 15. Plug the power cord back in and turn on the printer. To verify that memory is correctly installed, print a status sheet by pressing the control panel button. 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 DIMM. 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 slots. 2. Pull the clips on each side of the RAM slot outward to release the memory module. 3. Grasp both sides of the DIMM and pull it out as shown above. 4. Follow steps 12 through 15 in the previous section to complete the procedure. ROM Module Installing a ROM Module You can install the Adobe PostScript 3 kit (C83234✽) using the same basic steps as those used to install the memory module. 1.
Note: The right slot’s usage varies by country. 3 3. Insert the PostScript module all the way into the center slot. Removing a ROM Module 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 in “Installing a 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.
To add a direct connection to a Macintosh computer with the optional Adobe PostScript 3 Package, use the AppleTalk Interface Card (C82357✽, C82362✽). Note: If you reset the printer while it is receiving data through the AppleTalk Interface Card, you need to turn the printer off and then on again before it can communicate properly. To add a direct connection to your GPIB network, use the GPIB Interface Card (C82313✽). Installing an Interface Card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card.
5. With the component side of the optional interface card facing the outside of the printer, slide the interface card into the grooves in the interface slot as shown below. Push it in firmly to lock the card into place. 6. Secure the interface card with the two retaining screws. You can verify that the interface is correctly installed by printing a status sheet.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Note: ❏ This utility can only monitor a lacal printer that is connected directly to the host computer.
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 Windows 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.EXE); then click OK. 5. For Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT 4.
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. To close the Status Monitor 2, click the close button at the top right of the Status Monitor 2 dialog box or right-click the EPSON Status Monitor 2 icon in the tray icon area on the taskbar, then click Exit in the dialog box that appears. Accessing Online Help For detailed information about the utility, refer to online help.
Chapter 5 SelecType The control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The control Panel Overview The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. The panel is made up of three elements: a liquid crystal display, indicator lights, and buttons. The display and indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer, and you can use the buttons to select printer settings and functions. However, software settings override these settings.
For solutions to error messages and maintenance information, see Chapter 6. Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientation RITech Copies MP Tray Size Toner Save Mode Menu Item Value Enter SelecType Continue Form Feed On Line ALT Reset 5 Indicator lights 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 on-line and off-line status.
OneTouch mode1 On when the printer is in OneTouch mode 1. For details on OneTouch modes, see page 5-29. OneTouch mode 2 On when the printer is in OneTouch mode 2. For details on the OneTouch modes, see page 5-29. SelecType On when the printer is in SelecType mode.
On Line Switches the printer between on line and off line status. SelecType (ALT) Selects a OneTouch mode or 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 on line status. ALT + Menu, Item or Value Advances the parameter or setting shown to the next value in each group.
Value Selects the corresponding OneTouch mode setting listed above this button if in OneTouch mode 1 or 2, or selects the parameter available within the current item, after entering the SelecType mode menu. Continue (Reset) Enables the printer to resume printing after certain maintenance-required conditions or errors have been cleared. If the Continue light is flashing, read the status or error message on the display and correct the problem as described in “Status and Error Messages” on page 6-14.
❏ Application programs may send commands to the printer that override SelecType settings. If you are not getting the results you expect, check your application software settings. ❏ To see the agent SelecType settings, print a status sheet. ❏ A map of all available SelecType menus is included in Appendix F.
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. Paper Source Page Size Manual Feed Orientation RITech Copies MP Tray Size Toner Save Mode Menu Item Value Enter SelecType Continue Form Feed On Line ALT Reset Using SelecType Note: You can directly access certain menu items using the OneTouch modes.
❏ To select an item (setting) in a menu, press Item. ❏ To select a value (parameter) for an item, press Value. ❏ To accept a new setting, press Enter. ❏ Press ALT to select a menu, item, or parameter in reverse order. See Appendix F for a map showing the order that SelecType menus are displayed in. 3. To exit SelecType mode, press On Line or SelecType. SelecType menus This section gives a brief description of the menus in SelecType and lists the settings available on each menu.
*Available only when the optional interface is installed. Printing Menu These settings are made in everyday use. Most can be set using your software. Always check the software settings, because the software settings override the Printing Menu settings. Also see page 5-14. Paper Source, Page Size, Wide A4, Orientation, Copies, Manual Feed, Resolution, Skip Blank Page Tray Menu These settings display the paper size and type of paper you load.
Parallel Menu These settings control communication between the printer and the computer when using a parallel interface. Also see page 5-22. Speed, Bi-D, Buffer Size Serial Menu These settings control the serial interface settings. These settings are necessary for correct communication between the printer and the computer. Also see page 5-22. Word Length, Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bit, DTR, DSR, XOn/XOff, Buffer Size AUX* Menu This setting controls the optional interface settings. Also see page 5-24.
GL2 Menu These settings are availabe only when the printer is in GL2 mode. Also see page 5-36. GLMode, Scale, Origin, Pen, End, Join, Pen0 through6 PS3 Menu These settings are available only when PostScript 3 is installed. For more information, refer to the PostScript 3 manual. Error Sheet ESCP2 Menu These settings are available only when the printer is in ESC/P 2 mode. Also see page 5-31. Font, Pitch , Condensed, T.
Understanding SelecType Settings Read this section for a complete description of the settings available on the SelecType menus. Test menu For the settings below, press Enter to print. No values are selectable by pressing Value. c Caution: After you print these samples, user-defined data stored in the printer such as downloadfonts may be erased depending on Which sample you printed. Status Sheet, AUX Status Sheet*, PS3 Status Sheet** Prints a sample printout describing the current printer features.
Emulation menu Use this menu to select the printer emulation mode. You can specify different emulations for each interface; in other words, for each computer you connect. Since each emulation mode has its own specific options, make settings in the LJ4, ESCP2, FX, GL2, or I239X menus, as necessary. The options you can set are the same for every interface. Item Values Parallel, Serial, AUX Auto, LJ4, ESCP2, FX, I239X, PS3*1, GL2 *1 Available only when the PostScript 3 module is installed.
Page Size Specifies the paper size. Wide A4 (LeserJet 4 only) Allows you to print 80 characters per line of 10 cpi font on A4 size paper. Orientation Specifies whether the page is printed in portrait or landscape orientation. This page is printed in portrait orientation. Copies 5 Selects the number of copies to be printed, up to 999. Manual Feed This item selects manual feed mode for the MP Tray. For details on manual feed mode, see Chapter 1.
Item Values Orientation Port, Land Copies 1- 999 Manual Feed Off, On Resolution 600, 300 Skip Blank Page Off, On Tray menu This menu allows you to specify the size and type of paper you load. Accessing this menu also lets you check the size of the paper currently loaded. The paper type settings in this menu can also be made from your printer driver. The settings you make in your printer driver override these SelecType settings, so use your printer driver whenever you can.
Note: LC1 Size, LC2 Size, and LC3 Size only display the currently loaded paper size. You cannot change this parameter, it is set automatically. MP Type Lets you set the paper type loaded in the MP Tray. LC1 Type, LC2 Type, LC3 Type Lets you select the paper type loaded in the standard and optional lower papaer cassettes.
Config menu 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. When turned on, the printer saves toner by substituting a gray shade for the black inside of characters. The characters are outlined in full black on the right and lower edges. Note: You can also make the Toner Save setting item directly from OneTouch Mode 2.
Size Ignore Select whether a paper size error is ignored. Turning this item on causes the printer to print even if the image size is not match the specified size of paper. Some cases cause smudges because of toner that is not transferred onto the paper properly. When this item is off, the printer stops printing if a paper size error occurs.
Paper Type Allows you to use various types of paper. Thick is useful for irregular size plain paper over 75g/m2 and envelopes. Always use Normal unless print quality problems occur. Item Values RiTech On, Off Toner Save Off, On Top Offset -150.0 ... 0.0 ... 150.0 mm in 0.5 increments LeftOffset -150.0 ... 0.0 ... 150.0 mm in 0.
Standby Saves power by reducing the power to the fixing heater if the printer receives no data for 60 minutes. In this mode, the printer begins warming up as soon as you press send print data; it then warms up and is ready to print in about 45 seconds. Toner Displays the amount of toner left in the imaging cartridge. E****F E*** F E** F E* F E F (100-75%) (75-50%) (50-25%) (25-0%) (0%) 5 Toner Count Clear Resets the toner Counter, when you replace the imaging cartridge.
Item Values SelecType Init – * This appear only when the corresponding option is installed. Parallel menu Speed Specifies the transfer speed by selecting the delay period from the STROBE to the ACKNLG signal. For more information on the parallel interface signal, see “Interface,” in Appendix A. Bi-D Enables or disables bidirectional communication. Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data.
Parity When this option is set to None, parity checking is disabled. The parity bit, if used, provides a basic form of error detection. See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. Stop Bit Use this option to set the number of stop bits for each character of information sent to the printer. Stop bits signal the end of a character. XOn/XOff Use this option to set the XOn/XOff communications protocol to On, Off, or Robust.
Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated for printing data. The factory default setting is Minimum.
Buffer Size Determines the amount of memory to be used for receiving data and printing data. If set to Maximum, more memory is allocated for receiving data. If set to Minimum, more memory is allocated for printing. The factory default setting is Normal.
Note: ❏ After changing these settings, reset the printer to make the new settings effective. To reset the printer, Press the Continue and SelecType buttons simultaneously. Altematively, turn off the printer, then after 5 seconds, turn it back on. ❏ Resetting the printer erases all print jobs. Make sure the On Line light is not blinking when you reboot the printer. LJ4 menu Note: If You always use the HP LaserJet 4 printer driver in your software, you should change settings using your software.
SymSet Selects the default symbol set. If the font you selected in FontSource and Font Number is not available in the new SymSet setting, the Fontsource and the Font Number values are automatically replaced with the default value. Form Selects the number of lines for the selected paper size and orientation. This causes a line spacing (VMI) change also, and the new VMI value is stored in the printer.
LF Function When LF is set for the LF Function, the printer does not perform a carriage return (CR) command with each line feed (LF) or form feed (FF). Setting CR+LF for the LF Function causes the printer to add a carriage return to each line feed or form feed it receives. Select CR+LF for this function if you find the printer does not print characters beyond the right margin. Item Values FontSource Resident, ROM A, Download Font Number 0 -- 65535 Pitch 0.44 -- 99.99 cpi Height 4.00 -- 999.75 pt.
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 these modes and SelecType are reflected in each other. To enter OneTouch mode 1, press the SelecType button (repeatedly if necessary) until the light next to Paper Source comes on indicating the printer is now in OneTouch mode 1.
Paper Source Specifies whether paper feeds into the printer from the MP Tray, Paper Lower Cassette or from an optional lower paper cassette (if installed). If you select Auto, the paper source containing the paper that matches the setting in the Page Size menu will be used. Page Size Specifies the paper size. Manual feed Turns Manual feed on or off for the MP Tray. For details on the Manual feed mode, see Chapter 2.
Using Other Emulations Your printer is designed to work best in its LJ4 emulation mode, so LJ4 emulation mode is recommended whenever possible. If you want to use an emulation other than LJ4, you can select ESC/ P 2, FX, l239X, or GL/2 emulation mode. Match the emulation mode in the Emulation Menu with drivers or print data already formatted for EPSON LQ or FX series printers, or IBM printers.
Pitch You can select a character pitch of 10, 12, or 15 characters per inch (cpi), or choose proportional spacing. Condensed Use this option to change the character spacing. Condensed printing is useful for spreadsheets and other applications that need to fit a large amount of information on each line. However, l5-cpi characters cannot be condensed. T.Margin Use this option to specify the distance from the top of the sheet to the baseline of the first printable line. This is measured in 0.
AutoCR Use the automatic carriage return option to perform a carriagereturn line-feed (CR-LF) operation whenever the print position exceeds the right margin. if Auto CR is Off, the printer does not print characters beyond the right margin, and it does. not perform a linewrap until it receives a CR. Most software programs take care of this function. AutoLF When you set AutoLF to Off, the printer does not send an automatic line feed (LF) command with each carriage return (CR).
The table below shows the available parameters for each setting in ESC/P 2 and FX modes. See the previous pages for a detailed description of each setting. Item Values Font Courier, prestige, Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T*, Orator S, Sans H*, Script, OCR A, OCR B Pitch 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, Prop. Condensed Off, On T. Margin 0.40 - 1.50 inch Text 1-117 Lines CG Table PcUSA, Italic, PcMultilin, PcPortugue, PcCanFrenc, PcNordic, PcTurkish2, PcE.
I239X Mode l239X mode emulates lBM 2390/2391 Plus commands. For detailed information on most of the settings and parameters in the table below, refer to the previous section. Item Values Font Courier, Prestige, Gothic, Orator, Script, Presentor, Sans serif Pitch 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, I7 cpi, 20 cpi, 24 cpi, Prop. Code page 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 T. Margin 0.30 - 1.50 inch Text 1 - 117 Lines Auto CR Off, On Auto LF Off, On Alt.
EPSON GL/2 Mode Note: You cannot change the GL/2 Mode items by SelecType. To change these items, use the GL/2 command listed in Appendix C. In EPSON GL/2 mode, you can use your printer with plotter applications. This mode is similar to the GL/2 mode supported in HP LaserJet 4 mode. EPSON GL/2 mode emulates some of the HP-GL plotter commands and includes all of the commands found in HP’s GL/2 mode, plus two additional commands.
Pens 0 through 6 Selects the thickness of the seven “pens” used to make the printout. Item Values GLMode GLlike, LJ4GL2 Scale Off, A0, A1, A2, A3 Origin Corner, Center Pen Pen0, Pen1, Pen2, Pen3, Pen4, Pen5, Pen6 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 * Pen2 through Pen6 are available only when GLlike is selected in GLMode Item.
Command HP GL/2 mode EPSON GL/2 mode PG, AF commands Not supported Supported Results when a DT command with no second parameter is sent Terminator is not plotted Terminator is plotted ESC %#A commands Supported Not supported Before printing in the EPSON GL/2 mode You may need to change printer settings depending on your output needs. Always check the printer’s setting to make sure they match the data you are tying to print.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Operational problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Printout problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Print quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Paper jam The printer stops and the Feed Jam message. 1. Open the front cover.
w Warning: Opening the printer cover exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. If necessary, remove the Imaging Cartridge and any paper left in the paper feed path, and then reinsert the Imaging Cartridge. 3. Close the printer cover. Tap the edges of the paper stack on a flat surface and carefully reload it into the paper bin. (Do not reload curled or wrinkled sheets.) Close the front cover. 4.
Make sure you are using the correct paper size. Also make sure you are using paper that meets the specifications for this printer. 4. Reinstall the paper tray in the lower cassette. 5. Press the Continue button. The jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted. The printer stops and the Paper Jam message appears. 1. Open the printer cover and remove the Imaging Cartridge. w Warning: Opening the printer cover exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact label.
Note: Because the toner on the paper inside the printer may not have been fixed on the page, toner may come off on your hands when you remove the paper. If you spill toner on your clothing, rinse it off with cold water. Using hot water may leave a permanent stain. 3. Reinstall the Imaging Cartridge. Then close the printer cover. 4. After a paper jam, the jammed page’s print data is automatically reprinted.
Operational problems The printer is making abnormal noise. Abnormal noise may come from the printer momentarily immediately after a new imaging cartridge is loaded. This does not indicate malfunction. Remove the imaging cartridge from the printer, gently rock it back and forth two or three times, and reload it into the printer. The display panel stays blank when you turn the printer on.
Make sure you use a double-shielded, twisted-pair interface cable no longer than six feet in length. 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 Imaging Cartridge may be empty. Replace the cartridge as described on page 6-23. Printout problems The font selected with software commands won't print. The selected font is not supported by your printer. Be sure you have installed the correct font.
Position of the printout is not correct. Make sure that you are using the correct page length and margin settings in your software program. Graphics don't print correctly. Make sure that your software program is set for the printer emulation you are using. For example, if you are using the LJ4 emulation mode, be sure that your software program is set for a LaserJet 4 printer.
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 as described on page 6-23. Black or white bands appear in the printout. 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. There may be a problem with the Imaging Cartridge.
Toner smudges Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a humid or damp environment. You may not be using the correct type of paper for your printer. If the surface of your paper is too rough, printed characters may appear distorted or broken. Smooth, high-quality copier paper is recommended for best results. See “Paper Specifications” in Appendix A for information on choosing paper. Turn off the printer.
Completely blank pages If, after checking the Toner status in the EPSON Status Monitor 2, or the SelecType Toner option in the Setup Menu, the Toner message indicates that the amount of toner is low, read “Replacing the Imaging Cartridge” starting on page 6-23. Check that the Imaging Cartridge are installed as described on page 6-23. The problem may be with your software program or interface cable. Print out a status sheet by pressing the control panel button.
Non-printed side of the page is dirty. Toner may have spilled in the paper feed path. Turn off the printer. Remove the Imaging Cartridge and then clean the paper path of the printer using a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. c Caution: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact label. Be careful not to touch the fuser.
Option Problems The massage Invalid AUX I/F Card appears The message Invalid AUX I/F Card means that the printer cannot read the installed optional interface card. Turn off the printer, then remove the card. Make sure the I/F card is listed in the table of installable ones in Appendix A. Paper does not feed from the optional lower paper cassette. Be sure you have selected the proper paper tray in your software. There may be no paper in the lower paper cassette. Load it with paper.
Status and Error Messages This section contains an alphabetical list of the status, error, and warning messages that appear in the control panel display. If Auto Continue is turned on in the printer driver or the SelecType, some error messages are not displayed even though the problem remains. Ordinarily, you should leave Auto Continue off. Check Paper Size The paper size setting is different from the size loaded in the printer.
Cooling Down The fixer is cooled in order to maintain printing quality. Printing will be resumed after a moment. Exiting Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the printer. See page 6-4 for removing the jams in the printer. Feed Jam Paper is not feeding into the printer from the tray (or lower paper cassette) or has jammed on its way into the printer. Remove the jammed paper. See page 6-2 for feed jams in the printer. See page 6-3 for feed jams in the lower paper cassette.
You may also need to increase the amount of printer memory. See Chapter 3 for more information on adding memory. Insert Imaging Crtg The printer does not have an Imaging Cartridge installed. To correct the problem, install an Imaging Cartridge. Insert LC (1, 2, or 3) The lower cassette does not have a paper tray. To correct the problem, insert a paper tray into the lower cassette. Invalid AUX I/F Card The printer cannot read the installed optional interface card. Turn off the printer, then remove the card.
Manual Feed XXX Manual Feed mode is specified for the current print job. Make sure the paper size indicated by XXX is loaded in the MP Tray, then press On Line. If you do not want to print this job in manual mode, press Continue. The print feeds paper according to the Paper Source setting. For detailed information on the Manual Feed mode, see Chapter 1. Mem Overflow The printer has insufficient memory available for the current task. To correct the error, press the Continue button on the control panel.
Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the paper path. Open the printer cover and clear the jammed paper as described in the PAPER JAM section in this chapter. After the jam is cleared, the jammed page's print data is automatically reprinted. Opening the printer cover exposes the fuser, which is marked by a CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact label. Be careful not to touch the fuser. Paper Out XXX YY There is no paper in the specified paper source (XXX). Load paper of the indicated size (YY) into the source.
Print Overrun The required time to process the print data exceeds the print engine speed because the current page is too complex. Press the control panel button to resume printing. If this message appears again, turn on Page Protect on the Printer Setting dialog of the Panel menu of your printer driver, or use the SelecType to change this setting.
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. Reset All All printer settings have been reset to the user default configuration, the last settings that were saved. Reset to Save You have changed the SelecType setting but the new setting is not activated immediately after exiting SelecType.
Service Req eXXX (cXXX) 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 five 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 in its low power state; however, it is still on line if the On Line light is on. Toner Low The printer is almost out of toner.
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. To reset the printer, hold down the Alt and the Continue buttons of the printer simultaneously for a few seconds until the Reset indicator lights on the control panel; then release the buttons.
Replacing the Imaging Cartridge The Imaging Cartridge prints up to 7,600 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 the E (empty) and the F (full) on the display. Each asterisk represents about 25% of the total toner capacity.
w c Warning: Do not dispose of used imaging cartridges in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations. Caution: Do not turn the Imaging Cartridge upside down. Do not expose the Imaging Cartridge to light any longer than necessary. 4. While holding the cartridge horizontally, gently shake it a few times to distribute the toner evenly. 5. Set the Imaging Cartridge on a clean, flat surface. Firmly grip the tab on the right side of the Imaging Cartridge.
6. Peel off the tape and remove the protective sheet. 7. Insert the pins on each side of the Imaging Cartridge into the grooves inside the printer, and slide the cartridge gently into place.
8. Gently press down on the printer cover until it clicks shut. c 6-26 Caution: Never transport the printer with the Imaging Cartridge installed.
Adjusting the Print Density There are cases where the density of the printing will differ after the imaging cartridge has been replaced. Adjust the density adjustment knob if necessary. The density will be increased when the knob is turned towards H and decreased when turned towards L. 6 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.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the printer cover. w Warning: Opening the printer exposes the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact. 3. Remove the Imaging Cartridge from the printer. 4. Remove any dirt inside the printer with a clean cloth. Do not use compressed air. 5. Reinstall the Imaging Cartridge. 6. Close the printer cover. 7. Open the front cover and clean the paper feeder with a soft cloth.
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. Then carefully wipe with a clean, dry cloth. c Caution: Toner and other fine powders can damage some vacuum cleaners. Be sure to read the instructions for your vacuum cleaner before you use it on spilled toner.
Cleaning the paper roller Picture postcards and other preprinted media is sometimes dusted with a powder to keep the image on one card from bleeding over to the back of the card stacked on top of it. When feeding such media from the MP tray, the dust tends to get on the paper roller and eventually causes misfeeds to occur. Use the following procedure to clean the paper roller when you start having feed problems from the MP tray. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the printer cover.
3. Remove the Imaging Cartridge from the printer. 6 4. Grip the protruding area and move it outside of the two guides located on the left and right.
5. Move the two paper rollers on the left and right to the outside and then detach them. 6. Gently wipe the two paper rollers with a well-wrung cloth. Wipe the rubber parts carefully.
7. Rotate the surface imprinted with the arrows to the left and then attach the two left and right paper rollers to the shaft. 6 8. Move the paper rollers on the left and right inside and then fit the pins located at the top of the shaft into the paper rollers' grooves.
9. Move the left and right guides inside and fix the two left and right paper rollers in position. 10. Install the Imaging Cartridge. 11. Close the printer cover.
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. 2. Open the printer cover and remove the Imaging Cartridge. 3. Remove all paper from the tray. 4. Remove the paper tray. 5. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 6. Remove the optional lower paper cassette, if installed. 7.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Paper Types: Plain paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes, transparencies, colored paper, card stock, letterhead Note: Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions only.
c Caution: Only load paper sizes that are listed above. Printable area: 5mm minimum margin on all sides Note: Printable area varies according on the emulation mode.
Environmental Temperature: Himidity: Altitude: Operation: 10 to 32°C (50 to 95°F) Storage: 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) Operation: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 15 to 80% RH 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) maximum Mechanical Dimensions and weight: Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 346 mm (13.6 inches) 471 mm (18.5 inches) 487 mm (19.2 inches) Approx. 20.5 kg (45.
Interface Parallel interface The parallel (IEEE 1284-II compliant) interface connector pin assignments are shown in the table below. Pin No.
Pin No. Direction IEEE 1284-B connector Compatibility 31 IN Nibble nlnit ECP nReverse Request 32 OUT nFault nDataAvail 33 GND 34 NC 35 OUT 36 IN nPeriphRequ est +5V nSelectin IEEE1284 Active Note: The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. nstrobe/HostClk Compatibility mode: Latch pulse used to read in print data. When low, DATA is valid. negotiation phase: Latch pulse used to read in print data. When low, DATA is valid.
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. reverse data transfer phase: In nibble mode, a low signal indicates that the nibble data is valid.
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). reverse data transfer phase: In nibble mode, this signal serves as nibble data bit 2 and then 6. reverse idle phase: High until the host requests a data transfer.
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. When this signal is subsequently set high, it indicates that the host received the data.
nFault/nDataAvail/nPeriphRequest Compatibility mode: Low signal indicates that an error occurred. negotiation phase: This signal is set high in order to authorize 1284 compatibility. In nibble mode, after the host sets HostBusy (nAutoFd) high, this signal is set low in order to indicate that the transmission data is ready. reverse data transfer phase: This signal is set low in order to indicate to a nibble mode host that the transmission data is ready.
Using the ECP mode in Windows 95 and Windows 98 To use the ECP mode with a Parallel (IEEE 1284-II 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. Make the ECP mode settings in the BIOS setting program that comes with your computer. (For details of the settings and the program, see your computer’s documentation). 2.
Serial Interface The printer’s resident serial interface can be set for RS-232C operation. This interface has the following characteristics: Data format Word length: Parity: Stop bits: Printer ready protocol: Baud rate (bits per second): 7 or 8 bits None, odd or even 1 or 2 Enabled (XON/XOFF protocol set to ON) 300 to 115,200 Note: When using the serial interface as RS-232C, the awailability of baud rates over 38400 depends on your computer’s hardware reliability (including the interface cable).
Error handling A* character is printed if a parity error, framing error, or overrun error is detected. 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 Description 2 TXD OUT Transmits data. This pin transmits serial data from the printer to the computer.
Note: The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. 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.
3. Select the Details tab. 4. Click the arrow next to the Printer Port drop-down list. Then select a COM (serial) port. 5. Click OK to save this setting. Using the serial interface utility You can use serial interface utility that comes with your printer to specify the port and the baud rate of your computer for the serial interface connection. Your printer supports the following serial interface baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400, 57600, 76800, and 115200.
Options and Consumables 250-Sheets Lower Paper Cassette Unit A3 Universal (C813261) Paper size: Paper weight: Paper feed: Feeding speed: Paper type: AC power supply: A3, A5, B4, A4, B5, Legal, Letter 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) Automatic feed delivery system Cassette capacity up to 250 sheets (75 g/m2 or 20 lb paper) 11.5 seconds. This time is the value when only one paper cassette has been loaded. When two paper cassettes are loaded, the paper feed speed is 0.
Weight 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) including the tray Imaging Cartridge (S051069) Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Self life: Life: 0 to 35°C (32 to 95°F) 15 to 80% RH 24 monthes after production Up to 7,600 pages under the following conditions: Letter or A4-size paper, continuous printing, and 5% print ratio The number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridge varies depending on the type of printing.
A-18 Technical Specifications
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-22 International Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. If you are writing your own printer control programs, or if you are using older software that cannot control fonts, refer to the following sections for symbol set details.
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. Symbol set name Roman-8* (includes another 19 sets) Roman Extension ECM94-1 Legal 8859-2 ISO PsMath 8859-9 ISO WiTurkish MsPublishing VeMath DeskTop Math-8 WiE.Europe PcTk437 Windows PsText IBM-US IBM-DN McText PcMultilingual VeInternational VeUS PiFont PcE.
The 35 and 43 typefaces refer to those shown in the table below: Typefaces B-4 35 43 Flareserif 821 SWC Incised 901 SWC Clarendon Condensed SWC Ribbon 131 SWC Original Garamond SWC Audrey Two SWC Zapf Humanist 601 SWC Swiss 742 Condensed SWC ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Swiss 721 SWM Dutch 801 SWM - ✓ ✓ Courier SWC Letter Gothic SWC Dutch 801 SWC Swiss 742 SWC ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Symbol Sets
Roman-8 (8U) Roman Extension (0E) B Symbol Sets B-5
ECM94-1 (0N) Legal (1U) B-6 Symbol Sets
8859-2 ISO (2N) PsMath (5M) B Symbol Sets B-7
8859-9 ISO(5N) WiTurkish (5T) B-8 Symbol Sets
MsPublishing (6J) VeMath (6M) B Symbol Sets B-9
DeskTop (7J) Math-8 (8M) B-10 Symbol Sets
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Windows (9U) PsText (10J) B-12 Symbol Sets
IBM-US (10U) IBM-DN (11U) B Symbol Sets B-13
McText (12J) PcMultilingual (12U) B-14 Symbol Sets
VeInternational (13J) VeUS (14J) B Symbol Sets B-15
PiFont (15U) PcE.
Symbol (19M) WiAnsi (19U) B Symbol Sets B-17
Wingdings (579L) OCR A (0O) B-18 Symbol Sets
OCR B (1O) OCR B Extension (3Q) B Symbol Sets B-19
Code 3-9 (0Y) EAN/UPC (8Y) B-20 Symbol Sets
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.
In ESC/P 2 or FX Modes PC 437, 850, 860, 863, 865 857, 852, BRASCII, Abicamp, Abicomp PC 437 Pc858 885915ISO OCR A EPSON Roman ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − Courier SWC ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − EPSON Sans serif ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − EPSON Prestige ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − EPSON Script ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − Letter Gothic SWC ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − Swiss 721 SWM* ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − Dutch 801 SWM* ✓ ✓ − ✓ ✓ − OCR B − − ✓ ✓ − − OCR A − − − − − ✓ ✓ indicates availability. *Available only in ESC/P 2 mode.
PC437 (U.S.
PC863 (Canadian-French) PC865 (Norwegian) PC857 (PcTurk2) PC852 (East Europe) B-24 Symbol Sets
BRASCII Abicomp PC858 B Symbol Sets B-25
ISO 8859-15 Italic No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.
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.
Characters available with the ESC (^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC (^ command.
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. In EPSON GL/2 Mode Available symbol sets in EPSON GL/2 mode are the same as those in LaserJet 4 emulation mode. Refer to the section on LaserJet 4 mode.
B-30 Symbol Sets
Appendix C Command Summary LaserJet 4 (LJ4) Emulation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 GL/2 context commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 ESC/P 2 and FX Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8 ESC/P 2 mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8 FX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11 PJL Commands . . . . . . . . .
Your printer has the ability to emulate the following printers in each printer mode: LJ-4 Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 (PCL5e) ESC/P2 EPSON LQ-570 (24-pin) FX EPSON FX-870/1170, or LX-100 (9-pin) GL/2 Hewlett-Packard GL/2 graphics language In addition, the following printer control languages are supported: PJL Printer Job Language EJL EPSON Job Control Language This appendix lists the printer commands for these modes.
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.
Cursor positioning Vertical position ESC &a#R ESC *p#Y ESC &a#V Horizontal position ESC &a#C ESC *p#X ESC &a#H Half line feed ESC = Line termination Push/pop position ESC &k#G ESC &f#S Font selection Primary symbol set Secondary symbol set Primary spacing Secondary spacing Primary pitch Secondary pitch Set pitch mode Primary height Secondary height Primary style Secondary style Primary font stroke weight Secondary font stroke weight Primary typeface family Secondary typeface family Primary font defa
Font management Assign font ID Font and character control Set symbol set Define symbol set Symbol set control Select primary font with ID# Select secondary font with ID# ESC *c#D ESC *c#F ESC *c#R ESC (f#W[data] ESC *c#S ESC (#X ESC )#X Soft font creation Font descriptor Download character Character code ESC )s#W[data] ESC (s#W[data] ESC *c#E Raster Graphics Raster resolutions Raster graphics presentations Start raster graphics Raster Y offset Set raster compression mode Transfer raster data by row End
Macros Macro ID Macro control ESC &f#Y ESC &f#X Status readback Set status readback location type Set status readback location unit Inquire status readback entity Flush all pages Free memory space Echo ESC *s#T ESC *s#U ESC *s#I ESC &r#F ESC *s1M ESC *s#X Programming hints End-of-line wrap Enable display functions Disable display functions ESC &s#C ESC Y ESC Z PCL vector graphics switching / set-up picture frame Enter PCL mode Enter GL/2 mode GL/2 plot horizontal size GL/2 plot vertical size Set pictu
Vector Group Arc absolute Arc relative Absolute arc three point Bezier absolute Bezier relative Plot absolute Plot relative Pen down Pen up Relative arc three point Polyline encoded AA AR AT BZ BR PA PR PD PU RT PE Polygon Group Circle Fill rectangle absolute Fill rectangle relative Edge rectangle absolute Edge rectangle relative Fill wedge Edge wedge Polygon mode Fill polygon Edge polygon CI RA RR EA ER WG EW PM FP EP Character Group Select standard font Select alternate font Absolute direction Relativ
Line and fill attribute group Line type Line attribute Pen width Pen width unit selection Select pen Symbol mode Fill type Anchor corner Raster fill definition User defined line type LT LA PW WU SP SM FT AC RF UL Configuration and status group Scale Input window Input P1 and P2 Input relative P1 and P2 Default values Initialize Rotate coordinate system Comment SC IW IP IR DF IN RO CO ESC/P 2 and FX Commands This section lists the printer commands supported in the ESC/P 2 and FX emulation modes.
Paper feeding Carriage return Form feed Line feed Select 1/8-inch line spacing Select 1/6-inch line spacing Set n/180-inch line spacing Set n/360-inch line spacing Set n/60-inch line spacing CR FF LF ESC 0 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC + n ESC A n Page format Set page format Set page length in defined units Set page length in lines Set page length in inches Set bottom margin for continuous paper Cancel top/bottom margin for continuous paper Set left margin Set right margin ESC ( c nn ESC ( C nn ESC C n ESC C 0 n ESC
Font selection Select typeface Select font by pitch and point Select 10.5 point, 10 cpi Select 10.5 point, 12 cpi Select 10.
Character handling Assign character table ESC ( t nn Select character table ESC t n Select an international character set ESC R n Define download character ESC & nn Copy ROM to RAM ESC : 0 n 0 Select user-defined set ESC % n Enable printing of upper control codes ESC 6 Enable upper control codes ESC 7 Print data as characters ESC ( ^ nn Select multipoint mode ESC X m nn Bit image Selection and printing of bit image ESC * nn Select graphic mode ESC ( G nn Print raster graphics ESC .
Vertical motion Form feed Set page length in lines Set page length in inches Set skip over perforation Cancel skip over perforation Line feed Select 1/8-inch line spacing Select 7/72-inch line spacing Select 1/6-inch line spacing Select n/216-inch line spacing Advance paper n/216-inch Reverse paper n/216-inch Tab vertically Set vertical tabs FF ESC C n ESC C 0 n ESC N n ESC O LF ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC J n ESC j n VT ESC B nn Note: Your printer will not print characters beyond one page length (set w
Print size and character width Select 10 cpi Select 12 cpi Turn proportional mode on/off Select condensed mode Cancel condensed mode Select double-width mode (one line) Cancel double-width mode (one line) Turn double-width mode on/off Turn double-height printing on/off Select 15 cpi ESC P ESC M ESC p 1/0 SI DC2 SO DC4 ESC W 1/0 ESC w 1/0 ESC g Font enhancement Select emphasized mode Cancel emphasized mode Select double-strike mode Cancel double-strike mode ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H Note: The ESC G and ESC
Copy ROM to RAM Select user-defined set Printable code area expansion ESC : 0 n 0 ESC % n ESC I n Bit image Selection and printing of bit image ESC * m n 9 bit image ESC ^ m n 8 bit single density bit image ESC K 8 bit double density bit image ESC L 8 bit double speed double density bit image ESC Y 8 bit double speed quad density bit image ESC Z Change bit image ESC ? C-14 Command Summary
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.
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.
Paper feeding/print position motion Carriage return Line feed Form feed Move paper vertically (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) Automatic line feed Reverse line feed Back space Space Horizontal tab Vertical tab Move current print position (1/120 inch) Set top of form CR LF FF ESC J ESC 5 ESC ] BS SP HT VT ESC d ESC 4 Text Font selection Select 10 pitch font Select 12 pitch font Start 17 cpi printing Start 17 cpi printing Proportional spacing Begin subscript/superscript End subscript/superscript Select font an
Font enhancement Continuous overscore Continuous underline Score select Select print type style Begin double-width printing by line Begin double-width printing by line End double-width printing by line Double-width printing Begin empahsized (bold) print End empahsized (bold) print Begin double-strike print End double-strike print ESC_ ESCESC[ESC[@ SO ESC SO DC4 ESC W ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H Bit image Normal density bit image graphics Double-density bit image graphics (half speed) Double-density bit image
AGM Mode Line spacing Set line spacing for graphics (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) Set line spacing for text (n/60 inch) ESC 3 ESC A Paper feeding/print position motion Move paper vertically (n/180, n/216, or n/360 inch) Line feed (CR+LF) ESC J LF Bit image Normal-density bit image graphics Double-density bit image graphics (half speed) Double-density bit image graphics (normal speed) High-density bit image graphics Graphic print mode Select graphic mode ESC K ESC L ESC Y ESC Z ESC [g ESC * C Command
C-20 Command Summary
Appendix D Working with Fonts Printer and Screen Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Available Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Adding More Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6 Downloading fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6 Selecting Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. These kinds of problems usually occur if you use an emulation other than LJ4 or when you are trying to print fonts that are not installed in the printer.
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.
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 A - - OCR B - - Code 3-9 4.69 cpi, 9.37 cpi - EAN/UPC Medium, Bold - When selecting fonts in your software program, choose the font name listed in the HP equivalent column.
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 D Working with Fonts D-5
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. Downloading fonts Most font packages make it easy to install fonts by providing their own installer.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5 For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve your problem with the troubleshooting information in this guide and online help, contact 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. Serial number of your scanner: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.) Brand and model of your computer: Printer software version: (Click the Version Info button in your printer driver.
Customer Support Our Customer Support team can provide the following services: ❏ Technical information on installing, configuring, and operating your EPSON products ❏ Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period For information on contacting our Customer Support team, please see the Service and Support Information booklet that came with your EPSON product.
When you first connect to the Bulletin Board Service, you will be asked for your name, company name, phone number and a password (which you can invent yourself). World Wide Web If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web Browser, you can access EPSON's World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com. Here you will find information on the latest EPSON products, software drivers, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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. The Helpdesk numbers are: Phone:(02) 9903 9040 Fax: (02) 9903 9189 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring.
Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk. Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain scanner information and the latest versions of scanner drivers.
Appendix F Map of SelecType Menus Switching between SelecType Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 only available with option.
F Map of SelecType Menus F-3
F-4 Map of SelecType Menus
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. bitmap font The dot-by-dot representation of a font. Bitmap fonts are displayed on computer screens and printed on dot matrix printers. See outline font.
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. font family The collection of all sizes and styles of a font. halftone A grayscale image that is composed of small dots.
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. portrait Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is oriented sideways on the page). This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents. printer driver See driver.
symbol set A collection of symbols and special characters. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. TrueType An outline font format that was developed jointly by Apple Computer and Microsoft Corporation. TrueType fonts are outline fonts that can be easily resized for screen display or for printing.
Index A ALT, 5-5 Auto Continue, 5-19 AUX, 5-11, 5-24 B Button, 5-8 C Check Paper Size error, 6-14 Cleaning the Printer, 6-27 Continue, 5-6 Controlling the printer, 1-2 Control Panel, 1-3 control panel, 5-2 Copies, 5-15 D DOS, 1-3 E ECP mode, A-11 Emulation Menu, 5-9, 5-14 Enhanced MicroGray, 1-5 Envelopes, 2-12 EPSON Status Monitor 2 is a utility, 4-2 Error Messages, 6-14 ESCP2 Menu, 5-12 ESCP2 Mode, 5-14 Exiting Paper Jam, 6-15 F Feed Jam, 6-15 Font available, D-3 downloading, D-6 printer, D-2 screen
M Manual Feed, 5-15, 6-17 Memory Module, 3-12 Mem Overflow, 6-17 MP Tray Size, 5-30 N Need Memory, 6-17 O OneTouch mode, 5-4, 5-29 On Line, 5-5 Options, 3-2 Orientation, 5-15 P Page Size, 5-15 Paper Jam problems, 6-2, 6-5 loading manually, 2-8 Specifications, A-2 Paper jam, 6-2 Paper Source, 5-14 Parallel interface specifications, A-5 to A-10 PJL Commands, C-15 Print Density, 6-27 Printer General, A-3 Printer driver, 1-2 Printer Open, 6-19 Problem memory, 6-12 option, 6-13 paper jam, 6-2 printout, 6-7 pr
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