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User’s Guide

9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: COVER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font button Selects the font. See Chapter 5. Pitch button Selects the font size. See Chapter 5. Font lights Indicate which font is selected. Pitch lights Indicate what font size is selected. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. When pressed for 3 seconds, turns on the *micro adjust mode.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 FRONT.FM Pass 0 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Proof Sign-off: Omori Kimura editorname _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 SUNGN.TOC Pass 0 Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Easy-to-Use Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Available Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Printing on continuous paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Printing on single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 SUNGN.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Omori Kimura editorname _______ _______ _______ Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Using the Rear Push Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Loading paper onto the rear push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Omori Kimura editorname _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 SUNGN.TOC Pass 0 Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Available paper types and paper slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Loading single-sheet multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Loading envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 SUNGN.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Omori Kimura editorname _______ _______ _______ Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Omori Kimura editorname _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 SUNGN.TOC Pass 0 Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Paper handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Optional interface cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 SUNGN.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: Omori Kimura editorname _______ _______ _______ Command Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPSON ESC/P control codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . International character sets for the Italic table . . .
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON ® FX-980 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Easy-to-Use Features This section highlights some easy-to-use features that you’ll find helpful. ❏ Use the tear-off feature to save paper. If you load paper in the rear or front push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 2-1.eps paper release lever ❏ Use the micro adjust feature to adjust the top-of-form and tear-off positions. (See the Glossary for explanations of the top-of-form and tear-off positions.) The micro adjust feature allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216 inch increments so that you can make precise adjustments to the top-of-form and tear-off positions.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Printing on continuous paper You can choose from three tractor positions (front push, rear push, and pull) and three paper entry slots (front, rear, and bottom) for continuous paper printing. This section helps you determine which paper paths and tractor positions are best for your continuous paper printing needs.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori Tractor position R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Description To use this tractor, load paper in the rear slot. When you print on multi-part forms that are bound on only one side by point gluing, load them in the rear paper slot; the front push tractor cannot feed this type of form. Note: Because thick multi part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. g2-8aa1.eps rear push g2-8aa4.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori INTRO.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ You can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull tractor. Paper slot Description If you print on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front paper slot because this paper path is almost straight. This reduces the chance of paper jams. g2-8aa1.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Using the push and pull tractors in combination You can improve paper feeding and reduce paper jams by using two tractors at the same time. This is especially helpful for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, or labels, and for printing high-quality graphics.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Printing on single sheets As shown below, you can load single sheets from the top or the front of the printer. You can load ordinary single sheets from either position, even with continuous paper already loaded in the front or rear push tractor. This section helps you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Loading paper in the front slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in the front slot. 2-12.eps Note: Always use the front paper slot to load glue-fastened single-sheet multipart forms bound at the side of the form.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015091 When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 ❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating. ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning, and clean it with a damp cloth only.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori INTRO.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Print Head Caution Symbol K The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the E NERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ How To Use Your Manuals This User’s Guide provides detailed information on setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w c Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Chapter 1 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP1.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software disk, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: paper guide base printer New.eps power cord ribbon cartridge screwdriver Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ c R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Caution: There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer. ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❏ Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable, if necessary.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 ❏ Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug. ❏ Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper. (See the next section.) 1 If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: ❏ Use a stand that supports at least 22 kg (48.5 lb). ❏ Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015091). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by warranties. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off. 1 1-2.eps 4. Make sure that the print head is not hot; if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by hand.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 5. If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp it the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; the ribbon guide snaps away from the metal pins behind the print head. Properly dispose of the used ribbon cartridge. New02.eps ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 7. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the cartridge flat. 1 1-5a.eps 8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 9. Lift the cartridge’s ribbon guide (①) and insert it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head (②). Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head. Then press down the guide until it clicks into place. ribbon guide 1-6su.eps ribbon-tightening knob 10.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 11. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. Push it down until it clicks. 1 1-8.eps 1-9n.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Attaching the Paper Guide Base To install the paper guide base follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. Attach the paper guide base by sliding the slots on the bottom over the pegs located behind the paper tension unit, then tilt the guide back until it stops. 1-9.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 2. Close the paper guide cover. 1 G1-10.eps Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown below.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet. w Warning: It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector as shown. 1 Parallel interface Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface connector. G1-12-2.eps . parallel interface connector Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Serial interface Plug the cable connector securely into the serial interface connector. serial interface connector Tighten the screws on the both sides of the connector.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 1 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. After you connect the printer to your computer, install the printer software as described in the next section.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ ❏ EPSON Remote! (a DOS-based printer setup utility) The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from the computer screen. To use the EPSON Remote! utility with DOS, see page 4-23. To install the printer software, see "Installing the printer software in Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0" or "Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Note: ❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps above. ❏ Installation time varies depending on your computer. For information on opening and using the software, see "Using the Printer Software" in Chapter 4. After you install the printer driver for Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 3. Choose Run from the File menu. The Run dialog box appears. In the Command Line box, type D:SETUP, (If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than "D", or if you are using a diskette, substitute the appropriate drive letter.) Then click OK. ❏ If you wish to make a diskette version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, type EPSETUP instead of SETUP.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you must select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application. Choose the EPSON FX-980 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 1-22 Setting Up the Printer Proof Sign-off: E.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Using the Rear Push Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Loading paper onto the rear push tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load continuous paper in the printer from several paper sources, including the rear push tractor or the front push tractor. Use the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use, as described in the table below.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori Paper release lever position R R4C3430 Rev.C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Description Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in the rear push position. Also set the lever to this position when using the rear push and pull tractors in combination. 2 2-5g.eps Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in the front push position.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can select one of nine positions identified by the scale next to the lever.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 * See Appendix C for complete paper specifications. ** It is recommended that multi-part forms be used in the front push or pull position. *** Continuous paper with labels cannot be used with the rear push tractor. To use them, install the optional tractor unit in the front push or pull position.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Using the Rear Push Tractor To use the rear push tractor, load continuous paper in the rear slot. For information on when to use the rear push tractor, see “Available Paper Paths” on page 3. Note: The tractors are installed in the front push and rear push positions when the printer is shipped. The rear push tractor cannot be removed.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 2. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide base by holding the both edges and lifting it up. 2 G3-19.eps 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. front of the printer 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer. (Printing starts at the “0” mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. front of the printer 2-10.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first three holes of the paper, printable side down, over the tractor pins. Then close the sprocket covers. 2 2-17.eps front of the printer 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 9.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 11. Turn on the printer. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 2-20a.eps 12.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev.C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the printer. 2 2-22.eps Note: If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 2-43.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Using the Front Push Tractor To use the front push tractor, load continuous paper in the front slot. For more information on when to use the front push tractor, see “Available Paper Paths” on page 3. Note: The tractors are installed in the front push and rear push positions when the printer is shipped. The rear tractor cannot be removed.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 3. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 2 2-35a.eps 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then pull the lever forward to lock it in place. 1-1.eps Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 6.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first three holes on each side of the paper, printable side up, over the tractor pins. Then close the sprocket covers. 2 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 9.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 10. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the top paper guide base. Lift the center section of the paper guide base up and lay it flat. Make sure that the printer cover and the paper guide cover are closed. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 11. Turn on the printer. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can change its position by using the micro adjust feature. See “Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position” on page 2-39. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. 2 2-26.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Note: If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 2-43. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. 2-28.eps 3. Close the paper guide cover.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. 2 2-29a.eps 5. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer’s mounting slots until it locks in place. Then close the front paper guide. 2-35c.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ 2. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. tab 3. Insert the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Using the Tractor in the Pull Position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. However, you cannot use the tearoff feature with the pull tractor.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 2. Push up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. 3. Lower the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. 2-18nn.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor as described in the next section. To remove the pull tractor, see “Removing the pull tractor” on page 2-31. 2 Loading paper onto the pull tractor When using the pull tractor, load continuous paper in the front or bottom slot, if possible; loading paper in the rear slot may increase the chance of a paper jam. 2-19nn.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide as a guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. Note: See Appendix C, “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” for more information on the left margin position.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers. 8. Insert the paper into the front, bottom, or rear paper slot as described below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then pull up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer’s ribbon. 2 2-33a.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 9. Fit three holes on each side of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Then close the sprocket covers. 10. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper, then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 11. If you use the front slot, attach the front paper guide with the continuous paper positioned as shown below. Then close it. 2-34a.eps 2-34b.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ c R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Caution: ❏ Never use the knob to remove slack in the paper or to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. ❏ Always remove any slack from the paper; otherwise print quality may be reduced. 2 15. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 17. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Removing the paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish printing, tear off the supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. To eject the paper, hold down the LF/FF button.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Using two tractors in a push/pull combination To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can use two tractors at the same time. When using two tractors in combination, you can load paper in the front paper slot onto both the front push tractor and the pull tractor, or in the rear paper slot onto both the rear push tractor and the pull tractor.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 5. Turn on the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position. Then press the LF/FF button until the perforation between the first and second page is even with the top of the printer’s ribbon. c Caution: Never use the knob to move the paper; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. 6.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 11. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 12. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the current position without advancing the paper.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 2-35ac.eps 4. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front push position as described on page 2-12. 5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer’s mounting pegs. Then press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 6. Replace the paper guide base and the printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. 2 Loading Multi-Part Forms You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to seven parts (six copies in addition to the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position based on the number of layers in your form. G3-17-3.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Loading Continuous Paper With Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of labels that are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ c R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Caution: ❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot because the paper path from the rear slot is curved; labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Removing continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow the steps below when you remove continuous paper with labels from the printer. 1. Tear off the supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Switching Between Printing on Continuous Paper and Printing on Single Sheets You can easily switch back and forth between printing on continuous paper with a push tractor and printing on single sheets without having to remove or reload the continuous paper.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 2. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 3. Load single sheets in the top or front paper guide as described in Chapter 3.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the page where the printer starts printing. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, you can use the micro adjust feature to adjust the topof-form position.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 5. Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of-form position up on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of-form position down on the page. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 To adjust the top-of-form position for continuous paper loaded on the pull tractor, see the following example: First mark a point 6.5 mm (0.26 inches) above the paper’s perforation; then position the paper so that the mark is even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge If you use the front or rear push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off the printed document.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev.C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Advancing the paper to the tear-off position automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tear-off position, you need to turn on the auto tear-off mode and select the appropriate page length for continuous paper in the defaultsetting mode. For instructions, see “Changing default settings” on page 5-9.
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L R4C3430 Rev.C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 4. Press the LF/FF D button to feed the paper backward, or press the Load/Eject U button to feed the paper forward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. tear-off edge Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Available paper types and paper slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Loading single-sheet multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Loading envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP3.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Using Single Sheets Available paper types and paper slots As shown below, you can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide on top of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper may be from 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 in.) wide.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 The table below shows the types of paper you can load in the top and front paper slots and the paper thickness lever setting for each paper type. For more information on the paper thickness lever, see “Setting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 2-4.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Loading single-sheet multi-part forms You can load single-sheet multi-part forms one at a time in the top or front paper slot as described in “Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot” on page 3-8 or “Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot” on page 3-11. Be sure to follow these guidelines: ❏ Use only carbonless multi-part forms bound as shown below.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Insert the of form in the front slot, bound edge first and printable side up, as shown below. 3 New05.eps printable side up ❏ You can load single-sheet multi-part forms bound at the side only in the front slot. Insert the of form in the front slot, top edge first and printable side up, as shown below. New07.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Loading envelopes You can load envelopes in the top paper slot only, as described in “Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot” on page 3-8. Also follow these guidelines: ❏ Load envelopes one at a time in the top slot, with the flap fold first and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down New01.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 ❏ Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH c Caution: Because printing on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of your envelopes. See Appendix C for details on the printable area of envelopes.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ ❏ Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. After you finish printing on postcards, press the Tear Off/Bin button once to exit the card mode. (Bin 1 of the optional cutsheet feeder is selected.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 3 2-8n.eps 4. Close the paper guide cover. 2-9n.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 5. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. Insert a sheet of paper, printable side down, between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 7.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot To load paper in the front paper slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide base is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on “Attaching the Paper Guide Base” on page 1-12. 3 2. Make sure the paper guide cover is closed. 3. If the front paper guide is closed, open it by pulling the tab at the center of the guide.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 4. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 2-12.eps 5. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. Insert a sheet of paper, printable side up, between the edge guides until it meets resistance.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 7. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it onto the paper guide on top of the printer. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page and insert a new sheet of paper in the front paper guide.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 3-14 Printing on Single Sheets Proof Sign-off: E.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 or 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 4-3 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Printer driver settings overview. . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95/98. As described in Chapter 1, a printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 or 98 You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” below.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 95d.tif 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Option menu.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Printer driver settings overview” below for detailed information about the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then point to Settings. 4 2. Click Printers. 3.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Paper menu 95paper1.tif 4-6 ❏ Paper size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click Custom and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. ❏ Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Graphics menu 95graphi.tif 4 ❏ Resolution Click the printing resolution you want. The higher the resolution you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing. ❏ Dithering You can leave this option set to Fine, which is the default setting, or select another dithering pattern depending on the kind of printout you want.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Device Options menu ❏ Print quality Select a print quality option from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Control Panel. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications,” below.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. See ““Printer driver settings overview” on page 4-11 for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Setup. The Print Setup dialog box appears.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP4.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ ❏ Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click User Defined Size and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. ❏ Paper Source Click the paper source you want to use.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” below.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you see the Page Setup and Advanced menus.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Printer driver settings overview” below, for detailed information about the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Nt40pr2.tif To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then point to Settings. 4 2. Click Printers. 3.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP4.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Page Setup menu ❏ Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. ❏ Paper Source Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. ❏ Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 ❏ Paper/Output Check the Paper Size, Orientation, and Paper Source settings you made on the Page Setup menu and change them if necessary. Select the setting and then choose an option from the Change Setting list box. ❏ Graphic Select Resolution and then choose the printing resolution from the Change Setting list box.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Control Panel. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” below.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 4 Advan35.tif 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 3. Click Options (or a similar button) to view the Advanced Document Properties dialog box, which includes the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimizations printer driver settings. See page 4-21 for detailed information about these settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 3. Click the Details button, then click Job Default. You see the Document Properties dialog box, which includes the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See “Printer driver settings overview” on page 4-21 for detailed information about these settings. 4.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP4.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Advanced Document Properties dialog box ❏ Graphics Resolution Select a printing resolution option from the Graphics Resolution list. The higher the resolution you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing. ❏ Color Only monochrome printing is available.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from your computer’s DOS prompt. Installing EPSON Remote! Follow the steps below to install EPSON Remote! 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in a disk drive. 2. At the DOS prompt, type D:\SETUP.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP5.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Selecting a Built-In Font Your printer comes with the three built-in fonts shown in the table below. You can also choose from the following six pitch (character size) settings: 10, 12, 15, 17, or 20 cpi (character per inch), or proportional spacing.You can select the font and pitch using the buttons on the printer’s control panel as described below.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 To select a pitch, press the Pitch button until the three Pitch lights indicate the pitch you want as shown below. Pitch lights Pitch oon 10 cpi ono 12 cpi onn 15 cpi noo 17 cpi non 20 cpi nno PS (proportional spacing) 5 n = On, o = Off About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Page length for front tractor This setting allows you to set the page length (in inches) for continuous paper loaded on the front push tractor. Page length for rear tractor This setting allows you to set the page length (in inches) for continuous paper loaded on the rear push tractor. Skip over perforation This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Auto line feed When auto line feed is on, the printer accompanies each carriage return (CR) code received with a line feed code. When this feature is on, the print position moves to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Software When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/ P mode. When you select IBM 2380 Plus, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Character table You can select among 13 standard character tables as well as tables for 21 other countries. See Appendix C for character samples.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Auto CR (carriage return) This setting is available only in IBM 2380 Plus emulation mode. When auto carriage return is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code is accompanied by a carriage return code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Changing default settings Follow the steps on the next page to enter the default-setting mode and change the printer’s default settings. Note: ❏ To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper, or three pages of continuous paper that is at least 279 mm (11 inches) long and 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ The printed instructions list the default settings you can change, describe how to change them, and show you how the control panel lights help you make settings. Follow these instructions to change the default settings using the buttons on the printer’s control panel. Note: The arrows on the instruction sheets indicate the printer’s current settings. 5.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Checking Printer Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but is available only for use with Windows 95 or 98. It allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 Note: If you installed EPSON Status Monitor 2 when you installed the printer software, you do not need to install it again. To install the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure Windows is running. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using printer software floppy disks insert Disk 1 in a disk drive.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Note: If the dialog box below appears, and if your printer is connected directly to your computer, select Monitor local printers. If it is connected through a network, select Monitor Windows shared printers. Then click Next. Status.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 To open the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window shown below, double-click the printer-shaped background monitoring icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen. You can also open this window from Start. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP6.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ You can access many Status Monitor menu commands directly by clicking the buttons on the toolbar. When you point to a toolbar button, the corresponding menu command appears briefly on your screen, and you see an explanation of the button’s function appears in the status bar at the bottom of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 The Status column displays brief messages describing the current status of each printer. The Job Count column displays the number of jobs waiting to print on each printer. Note: You can rearrange order of the printers in the list by clicking the Printer Name, Status, or Job Count title bar.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP6.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ View menu This menu let you control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list. Ssetting.tif 6-8 ❏ Toolbar/Status Bar Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. ❏ Large Icons/ Small Icons Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Settings menu This menu allows you to control the Status Monitor’s background monitoring feature as well as add and delete printers from the Installed Printers list. 6 ❏ Monitoring Preferences Opens the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can adjust the monitoring interval and make background monitoring settings for the selected printer.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP6.FM Pass 0 ❏ Background Monitoring _______ _______ _______ Activates or deactivates the Status Monitor. (A printer-shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) Note: The Background Monitoring and Status Alert settings in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box are not available while the Status Monitor is inactive.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Using the Printer Status window You can open the Printer Status window shown below to see detailed information on the status of a printer. To open the Printer Status window, double-click a printer in the Installed Printers list, or select a printer and then choose Printer Status from the Printer menu of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Current Status menu The printer illustration and message boxes on this menu give you detailed printer status information. The appearance of the printer illustration changes to reflect the current printer status, described in the upper message box. If a printer error occurs, the lower message box displays troubleshooting tips.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Turning on background monitoring Follow the steps below to activate background monitoring and set other monitor preferences for each printer you want to monitor. 1. Make sure the Status Monitor is active. (It is active if a printershaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ 3. Use the slider to adjust the monitoring interval, if necessary. Note: Setting a short monitoring interval may cause some applications to run more slowly. 4. Click Monitor this printer to activate background monitoring for the selected printer and view the Status Alert options. 5. Click the Status Alert options to specify when you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear. 6.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Power supply problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you can’t fix your printer problem using this table, go to the next section.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori State of panel lights f Paper Out n Pause R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 Beep pattern ••• CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Problem Solution Continuous paper is not fed to the standby position. Tear off the printed document at the perforation; then press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light. ••• A single sheet of paper is not fully ejected.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Problems and Solutions Most printer problems are easy to solve. Use the information in this section to find the source of and solution to any printer problems that occur. Determine the type of problem that occurred, and see the appropriate page below: Power supply problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Power supply problems The control panel lights come on briefly, but then go off and stay off. Cause What to do The printer’s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer immediately and contact your dealer.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to a tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. For more information on setting the paper release lever, see Chapter 2. Continuous paper is in the paper path.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 The printer does not fully eject a single sheet. Cause What to do Your paper is too long. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Make sure the page length of your paper is within the range specified for single-sheet paper in Appendix C. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or printer driver.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do The paper release lever is not set correctly. Set the paper release lever to the tractor position for the paper source you want to use. For more information on setting the paper release lever, see Chapter 2. Single-sheet paper is in the paper path.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Wrong top-of-form position Printing starts too high or low on the page. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Wrong tear-off position The printer prints on (or too far away from) the perforation of your continuous paper. Cause What to do The tear-off position setting is incorrect. Adjust the tear-off position using the micro adjust feature. See“Adjusting the tear-off position” in Chapter 2. You moved the paper using the knob while the printer was on.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. What to do The printer is paused. Press the Pause button. The interface cable is not plugged in securely. Check that both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer are plugged in securely.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori CHAP7.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly Cause What to do The paper thickness lever is set incorrectly. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See “Setting the Paper Thickness Lever” in Chapter 2. The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random positions. Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The ribbon is worn out.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” in Chapter 5, or “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” in Chapter 4.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 The printer you want to use is not selected in your software. Choose the correct printer from the Windows desktop or in your application before printing. Your application software is not configured correctly for your printer. Make sure that your application software is set up correctly for your printer. See your application documentation.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these steps: 1. Press the Operate button to turn off the printer. 2. If a single sheet of paper is stuck on the paper guide base, gently remove it. 3. Remove the printer cover. If continuous paper from the rear slot is loaded in the printer, remove the paper guide base. 4.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that the vertical lines in your printout are not properly aligned, you can use the printer’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ Printing a Self Test Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.
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Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing a self test. A series of characters is printed. Note: To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause button. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: E.Omori _______ _______ _______ To print a hex dump, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. 3.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Appendix A A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Paper handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Optional interface cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Options The following table shows the paper handling options and interface cards available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in Appendix D. Paper handling options High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80684✽) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. See “Using the Roll Paper Holder” on page A12 for instructions. Note: The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders The optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80684✽) can load up to 150 sheets of paper in the printer. You can also create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by connecting the second bin cut-sheet feeder (C80685✽) to the highcapacity cut-sheet feeder.
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Proof Sign-off: 3. 4. R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Press up the tabs on both sides of the paper tension unit and lift it up and off the printer. If a tractor is installed in the pull position, remove it as described on “Removing the pull tractor” on page 2-31. Store any printer parts you remove in a safe place.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder You can load up to 150 ordinary single sheets, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 15 mm (0.59 inches) thick in this feeder. Follow the steps below to load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. c 1.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 3. R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Release the left and right paper guides of the cut-sheet feeder by pulling the lock levers forward. A paper guides 4-2-2a.eps 4. Holding the lower portion of the left paper guide, slide it until it is aligned with the arrow mark on the back of the center support. Then push the left lock lever backward to lock it in place.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 6. Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4-3.eps 7. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets of plain paper) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 8. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 9.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 11. Move the cut-sheet feeder’s paper selection lever to the single-sheet position, as shown below. Then lift up the center support and close the paper guide cover. A 4-4b.eps Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, you need to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) using your application or the printer’s control panel. As shown below, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 1 and the second-bin cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 2.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder You can easily switch between continuous paper on a push tractor and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder without removing the continuous paper. Switching to continuous paper 1. If any sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them. 2.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Using the Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This provides an inexpensive alternative to using continuous paper for applications that require variable paper lengths. Before you install and use the roll paper holder, you need to assemble it.
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Proof Sign-off: 3. R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Hook the tension lever onto both ends of the stand as shown below. While pulling up the tension lever, fit the wire ends of the tension lever into the holes in the stand. The roll paper holder is assembled. A tension lever G3-30-3.eps Installing the roll paper holder To install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ To remove the roll paper holder, carefully lift up the printer and pull out the roll paper holder from beneath the printer. Loading roll paper After you install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below to load a roll of paper, 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide base. 2. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 7. R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Place the shaft and paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. A G3-32-2.eps 8. Turn on the printer. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. 9. Replace the paper guide base and close the paper guide cover.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ When you finish printing, open the paper guide cover and press the LF/FF button to advance the paper. Tear off the paper using the tear-off edge of the printer (pull it towards you for a clean cut). G3-43.eps Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Installing an Interface Card A Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. 4-10.eps 3.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPB.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. To clean your printer, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide base. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPB.FM Pass 0 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below. w Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 1.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft Draft Near letter quality C-2 506 cps at 10 cpi 569 cps at 12 cpi 569 cps at 15 cpi 560 cps at 17 cpi 506 cps at 20 cpi 380 cps at 10 cpi 95 cps at 10 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: APPC.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Reliability: Total print volume25 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life approx. 300 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 236 mm (9.3 inches) 528 mm (20.8 inches) 404 mm (15.9 inches) approx. 11 kg (24.3 lb) 7.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH ❏ Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Ordinary single sheets: front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front and top: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Single-sheet multipart forms: Width _______ _______ _______ front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Copies Front and top: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 inches) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 inches) Front: 148 to 364 mm (5.8 to 14.3 inches) Top: 100 to 364 mm (3.9 to 14.3 inches) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 100 to 364 mm (3.9 to 14.3 inches) 1 original + up to 5 copies Thickness 0.12 to 0.46 mm (0.0047 to 0.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Continuous paper (standard and multipart): R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 front, rear, and bottom entry Width 101.6 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) Length 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inches) Copies 1 original + up to 5 copies 1 original + up to 6 copies (front or bottom entry with the pull tractor only) Thickness Printable area 0.065 to 0.46 mm (0.0025 to 0.018 inches) Perforated edges up to 0.9 mm (0.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Roll paper: Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ rear entry with optional roll paper holder only Width 216 ± 3 mm (8.5 ± 0.12 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) Weight 52 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Rear entry Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”. C Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A B printable area printable area C B C A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inches). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches).
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: APPC.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Continuous paper: A A Printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches) each. The maximum width is 254 mm (10.0 inches) and the maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For continuous paper wider than 229.2 mm (9.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B C 230 V model: Safety standards EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics handling.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: APPC.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−7 = Not used Barcode data Barcode data corresponds to the barcode symbology.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 The valid data for each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates an IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2380 Plus reference manual.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section using the printer’s default-setting mode or with software commands. Note: ❏ Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F; only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF are shown for these tables.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ PC 861 (Icelandic) R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ ISO 8859-15 R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ MAZOWIA (Poland)* R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ International character sets for the Italic table You can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table shown below using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row are used in the Italic character table.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 Appendix D Customer Support Information Contacting Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 For North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Electronic support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Automated telephone services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: APPD.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in Chapter 7, contact customer support services for assistance. See the section for your country below.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice™ For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON FaxAdvice™ Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing the UK telephone numbers listed in the following sections.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: ❏ Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products ❏ Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User’s Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 Proof Sign-off: APPD.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: ❏ Product information ❏ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❏ Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http://www.epson.com.hk.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numeral codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ dithering A halftoning method in which dots are printed in a predetermined pattern to simulate a shade or tone. Dithering works best for images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs. See also halftoning. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 interface The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer through which print data is transmitted to the printer. initialization Returns the printer to its default settings (a fixed set of conditions). landscape Printing that is oriented sideways on the page. This orientation gives you a page that is wider than it is high and is useful for printing spreadsheets.
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L R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ resolution A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured by using the number of dots per inch (dpi). self test A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM (Read Only Memory).
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3430 Rev. C A5 size 3/23/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Paper positions Standby position new13.eps new12.eps In the standby position, your paper is attached to the printer but is not inside the printer. Tear-off position 1-1.eps Tear off your printed document at the printer’s tear-off edge. Top-of-form position g-e.eps The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position.
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Proof Sign-off: setting for Windows 3.1, 4-11 to 4-12 for Windows 95 or 98, 45 to 4-8 for Windows NT 3.5x, 421 to 4-22 for Windows NT 4.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3430 Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3/23/99 PARTS.FM Pass 0 Printer Parts edge guides paper guide base paper guide cover Cover_1.eps printer cover paper release lever front paper guide (closed) knob control panel paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge serial interface shield plate Cover-2.eps parallel interface paper tension unit tractor Cover-3.