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R4C3730

Rev. B

A5 size COVER2.FM

5/10/99 Pass 0

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<Kimura> _______

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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

n = On

f = Flashing

o = Off

Tear Off/Bin button

● Advances continuous paper to the

tear-off position.

● Feeds continuous paper backward

from the tear-off position to the top-of-

form position.

● Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the

cut-sheet feeder is installed.

● Turns on the card mode to print on

postcards and envelopes. See

Chapter 3.

Tear Off/Bin lights

●

f f

when continuous paper is in the

tear-off position.

●

o n

when bin 1 of the optional cut-

sheet feeder is selected.

●

n o

when bin 2 of the optional cut-

sheet feeder is selected.

●

n n

when the printer is in the card

mode.

Micro Adjust

When you hold down the Pause button for three

seconds, the printer enters the micro adjust mode. In

this mode, you can press the D and U buttons to adjust

the top-of-form or tear-off position. See Chapter 2.

Load/Eject button

● Loads a single sheet of

paper.

● Ejects a single sheet of

paper if a sheet is

loaded.

● Loads continuous paper

from the standby

position.

● Feeds continuous paper

backward to the

standby position.

Font button

Selects the font.

See Chapter 5.

Font lights

Indicate which

font is selected.

Paper Out light

● On when no paper is

loaded in the selected

paper source or paper

is not loaded correctly.

● Flashes when paper

has not been fully

ejected or a paper jam

has occurred.

Operate button

Turns the printer on

and off. The printer

is off when the top

of this button is

even with the

button protectors.

Pause button

Stops printing

temporarily, and

resumes printing when

pressed again.

Pause light

● On when the printer

is paused.

● Flashes when the

printer is in the micro

adjust mode.

LF/FF button

● Feeds paper line by

line.

● Ejects a single sheet

or advances

continuous paper to

the next top-of-form

position when held

down.

Condensed button

Turns on the

condensed mode.

Condensed light

Lights up when the

condensed mode is

on.

Panel.eps

Summary of content (228 pages)

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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: COVER2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font button Selects the font. See Chapter 5. Condensed button Turns on the condensed mode. Font lights Indicate which font is selected. Condensed light Lights up when the condensed mode is on. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Pause light On when the printer is paused.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 FRONT.FM Pass 0 ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Epson.eps 2080.eps All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 SUN_P_BK.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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 SUN_P_BK.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Rear Push Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper onto the rear push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 SUN_P_BK.TOC Pass 0 Loading envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Loading postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 SUN_P_BK.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking Printer Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 SUN_P_BK.TOC Pass 0 Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11 Using the Roll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12 Assembling the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12 Installing the roll paper holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 SUN_P_BK.TOC Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Electronic support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated telephone services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . . . Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON ® LQ-2080 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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 on the rear of front (optional) push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your printed document to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 1/180-inch increments so that you can make precise adjustments to the top-of-form and tear-off positions.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: Tractor position R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Description To use this tractor, load paper in the rear slot. Note: Because thick multi part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. rear push Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. g2-8aa1.eps g2-8aa4.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: INTRO.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ As shown in the table below, three paper entry slots are available for use with the pull tractor: front, bottom, and rear. Paper slot Description If you print on thick paper such as multi part forms or continuous paper with labels, load it using the front paper slot because the paper path from this slot is almost straight. This reduces the chance of paper jams. g2-8aa1.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Using the push and pull tractors in combination (optional) To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can use two tractors at the same time. This is especially helpful for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multipart forms, or labels, and for printing high-quality graphics.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Printing on single sheets As shown below, your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on single sheets: top and front. When continuous paper is loaded on the front or rear push tractor, you can load single sheets in the top or front slot without removing the continuous paper. This section helps you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Loading paper in the front slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, or postcards in the front slot. 2-12.eps Note: Always use the front paper slot to load single-sheet multipart forms that are bound by line glueing only at the side.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: paper guide printer New.eps paper separator power cord screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ c R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 26 kg (57.8 lb). ❏ Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you need to remove the used ribbon cartridge before you replace it with a new one. EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086).
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 5. If a used cartridge is installed, grasp 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. Remove the separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 until it clicks into place. 1 1-8.eps Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator To install the paper guide and paper separator, follow these steps: 1. Turn over the paper guide and insert the paper separator’s tabs into the slots on the paper guide.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 2. Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit. paper tension unit 1-9.eps paper guide cover 3. Close the paper guide cover. 1-11.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 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. 1 G1-10.eps 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.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Connecting the Printer to Your Computer To connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair, parallel cable with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin Centronics®-compatible connector for the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 1 G1-12-2.eps 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If the cable has a ground wire at the computer end, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ To install the printer software, see "Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT4.0" or "Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT3.5x" below. If you are using DOS, see “For DOS programs” on page 1-18. Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 Follows the steps below to install the printer software for Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 For information on opening and using the software, see "Using the Printer Software" in Chapter 4. Also see "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2" in Chapter 6. 1 Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x Follows the steps below to install the printer software for Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. Note: Installing the printer software for Windows NT 3.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 4. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. 5. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects the LQ-2080 as the default printer for Windows applications. For information on opening and using the software, see "Using the Printer Software" in Chapter 4.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Using the Rear Push Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Loading paper onto the rear push tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the rear push tractor or the paper guide. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use. The table below describes each paper release lever position.
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Proof Sign-off: Paper release lever position R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Description Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the optional tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. 2 2-5g.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 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.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP2.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ 2. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 4. 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. 2 front of the printer Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 5.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 8. Attach the paper guide as described on page 1-11. 9. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Then close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin lights are flashing. (This indicates your paper is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2 2-17.eps 2.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/ Eject button to feed the paper backward to the standby position. (See the Glossary for an explanation of the standby position.) Then open the sprocket covers of the tractor and remove the paper. c Caution: Always tear off your printed document before you press the Load/Eject button.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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. 2 2-22.eps 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. 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. Check that the tractor is installed in the front push position. 2-24.eps 2.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward. 2 2-35a.eps 4. 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.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 5. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. 6. Open both sprocket covers. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and fit the first four holes of the paper, printable side up, over the tractor pins. Then close the sprocket covers. 1-1.eps 7.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 9. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the top paper guide. Make sure that the printer cover and the paper guide cover are closed. 2 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 c Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. Removing the printed document from the front push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Tear/Off Bin lights are flashing. (This indicates your paper is at the current tear-off position.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 3. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing. To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/ Eject button to feed the paper backward to the standby position. (See the Glossary for an explanation of the standby position.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. 2-28.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.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Because thick paper requires a straight paper path to avoid paper jams, it is best to load paper in the front or bottom slot when using the pull tractor. You can also load paper onto the pull tractor from the rear slot. However, doing so is not recommended because the paper path from the rear slot is curved.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. P3-9.eps 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.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 page 2-30. 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.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. 2-18nn.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 6. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. Then open both sprocket covers. 2 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. 2-19nn.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide. Then load paper printable side up.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 11. If you use the front slot, attach the front paper guide with the continuous paper positioned as shown below. Then close it. If you use the rear slot, replace the paper guide and make sure the edge guides are together in the middle of the paper guide. 2 2-33a.eps 12. Turn on the printer. 13.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 14. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 15. 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Removing paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2 G3-19-aa.eps 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the paper from the printer. Using two tractors in a push and pull combination To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can use two tractors at the same time.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Make sure one tractor is in the front or rear push position and one tractor is in the pull position. Set the paper release lever to either the front push or rear push tractor position, depending on which push tractor you are using.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ c R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 9. Attach the paper guide. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. 10.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Removing the pull tractor To remove the tractor from the pull position, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded on the pull tractor as described on page 2-27. 2. Turn off the printer. Then remove the printer cover and lift the paper guide up and off the printer. 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 4.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 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. 2 6. Replace the paper guide and printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Loading multipart Forms You can use carbonless multipart forms of up to five parts (four 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. For best results with thick paper such as multipart forms, select a straight or almost straight paper path.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. You can load labels in the front (push tractor or pull tractor) or bottom (pull tractor) paper slot; however, for best results, use the tractor in the pull position and load paper in the front or bottom paper slot.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 paper.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the page where the printer will start 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 as described below.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. plastic ribbon cover New14.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 in.) 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 in.) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 in.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Advancing 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 “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” on page 5-4.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 multipart forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Loading envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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 multipart forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper may be from 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 in.) wide.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 settings for each paper type. For more information on the paper thickness lever, see page 2-3.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Loading single-sheet multipart forms You can load single-sheet multipart 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 3-10). Also follow these guidelines: ❏ Use only carbonless multipart forms bound as shown below.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Insert this type of form in the front slot with the bound edge first and the printable side up, as shown below. 3 New05.eps printable side up ❏ You can load single-sheet multipart forms bound at the side only in the front slot. Insert this type of form in the front slot with the top edge first and the printable side up, as shown below. New07.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Loading envelopes You can load envelopes only in the top paper slot 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 edge first and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down New01.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ c R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot To load paper in the top slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on page 1-11. 2. Open the paper guide cover. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow on the paper guide. Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 2-7n.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 4. Close the paper guide cover. 3 2-8n.eps 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. 2-9n.eps Note: Always close the printer cover before printing.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 7. Check the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4, and change them if neccessary. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it back onto the paper guide. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page and insert a new sheet of paper. If you need to eject a sheet, press the Load/Eject button.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 3. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Slide the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 3 2-11nn.eps 4. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 6. Insert a sheet of paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. 2-12.eps Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. 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.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95/98 There are two ways to 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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 and Graphics menus.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 There are two ways to 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. See “Printer driver settings overview” on the next page for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 4 Print.tif 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, or Options.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 There are two ways to 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. 95d.tif 4 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. 2. Click Printers. 3.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Page Setup menu Nt40pr2.tif ❏ 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. 4 Advanced menu Nt40ad.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x There are two ways to 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. Print35.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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 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 4-20 for detailed information about these settings. 4 Advan35.tif 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP4.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ 4. Click Options to open the Advanced Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimizations printer driver settings. See the next section for detailed information about these settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two dialog boxes: Document Properties and Advanced Document Properties.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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 printer software CD-ROM in a disk drive. 2. At the DOS prompt, type D:\SETUP.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Condensed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP5.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Selecting a Built-In Font and Condensed Mode Your printer comes with the twelve built-in fonts shown in the table below. Condensed mode, a function which condenses builtin fonts horizontally on the printout, is also included. You can select the font and turn condensed mode on or off using the buttons on the printer’s control panel as described below.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 2. To select a font, press the Font button until the two Font lights indicate the font you want as shown below.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ About Your Printer’s Default Settings The printer’s default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the default-setting mode.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Settings Options International character set for Italic table Italic U.S.A, Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain1 0 slash On, Off High speed draft Off, On Input buffer On, Off Buzzer On, Off Auto CR (IBM 2391 Plus)** On, Off A.G.M.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Auto tear off When you turn on this setting and print on continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor, the printer automatically advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position, where you can easily tear off the printed page(s).
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 If your printer is connected to only one computer, select Parallel or Optional for the interface mode, depending on the interface you use. If your printer is connected to more than one computer, select Auto (automatic) to cause the printer to automatically switch between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ High speed draft When you choose On, the printer prints up to 400 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per in.). When you choose Off, the printer prints up to 300 cps at 10 cpi. Input buffer When you turn on this setting, the printer’s input buffer stores up to 64KB of data sent from your computer, freeing your computer for other tasks while the printer prints.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Font You can select one of the following six fonts: OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Script C, Roman T, and Sans Serif H. This font is then used as the “other” font you can select using the Font button on the printer’s control panel.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP5.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 2. Hold down the Condensed button while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions (one page). 3. Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language you want, as described in the language selection instructions. 4.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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 95/98. 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: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 an using printer software floppy disks insert disk 1 in a disk drive.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. Status.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Installed Printers list This list displays information about the EPSON printers connected directly to your computer. If you select List from the View menu, the list displays only the printer names and icons. If you select Details, the list displays the printer name, status, and job count of each printer.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP6.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Printer menu To get detailed information on the status of each printer in the Installed Printers list, select a printer from the list, then select from the Printer menu options described below. Sprint.tif 6-6 ❏ Printer Status Opens the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer’s status. To use the Printer Status window, see page 6-9.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 View menu To control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list, select from the View menu options described below. Sview.tif 6 ❏ 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: CHAP6.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Settings menu Use the Settings menu options described below to adjust the monitoring interval for the printer, add and delete a printers from the Installed Printers list, or activate the Status Monitor. Ssetting.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ ❏ Select background monitoring icon R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Changes the appearance of the icon that is displayed on the taskbar when background monitoring is active. Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view the Status Monitor’s version number and copyright information.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ The Printer Status window contains two menus: Current Status and Printer Information. To open the menus, click the tabs at the top of the Printer Status window. Current Status menu The printer illustration and message boxes on this menu give you detailed printer status information.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Turning on background monitoring Follow the steps below to monitor the selected printer and specify when the Status Alert dialog box appears. 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP6.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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 turn on 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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: State of panel lights f Pause R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 Beep pattern – CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Problem Solution The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. f Paper Out f Pause ff Tear Off/Bin f f Font – An unknown printer error has occurred. Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes; then turn on the printer again.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Wrong top-of-form position Printing starts too high or low on the page. 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. If the cable is connected correctly, run a self test as described later in this chapter.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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, gently remove it. 3. Remove the printer cover. If continuous paper from the rear slot is loaded in printer, remove the paper guide. 4.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. Note: ❏ To complete the steps below, you need four sheets of A3-size single-sheet paper or four pages of continuous paper that are at least 279 mm (11 in.) long and 376 mm (14.8 in.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. A series of characters is printed. Note: To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause button. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 CHAP7.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Options As described below, a variety of paper handling options and interface cards are 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 (C80673✽) 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 R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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. For instructions on using this option, see page A-12. Note: The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders When you install the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80673✽), you can load up to 150 single sheets of paper in the printer. You can also create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by connecting the second bin cut-sheet feeder (C80674✽) to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
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Proof Sign-off: 3. 4. R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 page 2-30. Store any printer parts you remove in a safe place. A Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit the feeder’s notches over the mounting posts on the printer as shown below.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 multipart forms up to 15 mm (0.59 in.) 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 6. Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ As shown below, set the cut-sheet feeder’s paper type lever to the proper position for the paper you will load: single-sheet paper and singe-sheet multi part forms, or postcards and envelopes. Note: Always set the paper type lever before you load paper. envelopes or postcards single-sheet paper or single-sheet multi part forms 4-3.eps 7.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 10. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then push the lock lever backward to lock the paper guide. A 11. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 12.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 is bin 1 and the second-bin cut-sheet feeder is bin 2.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 single sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them. 2.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. Assembling the roll paper holder 1.
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Proof Sign-off: 3. R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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. Then open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 2. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed. 3.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 7. R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. Then 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 and close the paper guide cover.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. Then 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 R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPA.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Using the C82305✽ or C82306✽ serial interface card To use the C82305✽ or C82306✽ serial interface card, see the sections below regarding the baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see your interface card manual.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPB.FM Pass 0 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 will 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft Draft Letter quality C-2 400 cps at 10 cpi maximum 300 cps at 10 cpi 100 cps at 10 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. Line spacing: 1/6-in.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Paper capacity: R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 High-capacity cut-sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper up to 25 plain or bond envelopes up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 30 postcards a stack of multipart forms up to 15 mm (0.59 in.) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 15 mm (0.59 in.).
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: APPC.FM Pass 0 Built-in fonts: Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C Scalable fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H _______ _______ _______ 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi proportional 10.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 257 mm (10.1 in.) 639 mm (25.2 in.) 402 mm (15.8 in.) approx. 13 kg (28.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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: C-6 front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front and top: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 in.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Single-sheet multipart forms: Width R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Copies Front and top: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 in.) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 100 to 297 mm (3.9 to 11.7 in.) Front: 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 in.) Top: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 in.) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 100 to 297 mm (3.9 to 11.7 in.) 1 original + up to 4 copies Thickness 0.12 to 0.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Continuous paper (standard and multipart): Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ front, rear, and bottom entry Width 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 in.) Length 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 in.) Copies 1 original + up to 4 copies Thickness Printable area 0.065 to 0.39 mm (0.0025 to 0.015 in.) Perforated edges up to 0.9 mm (0.035 in.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. C Rear entry Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: APPC.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A B printable area printable area C B A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 in.). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 in.). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 in.). The maximum width is 406.4 mm (16 in.) and the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 in.). For single sheets wider than 351.4 mm (13.8 in.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Continuous paper: A A C Printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 in.) each. The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 in.). The maximum width is 406.4 mm (16 in.) and The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 in.).
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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 230 V model: Safety standards EN 60950 (TÜV) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P 2 control codes and IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P 2 control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P 2 printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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. C 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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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: 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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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2391 Plus reference manual.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ 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; for these tables, only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF are shown.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ PC 850 (Multilingual) R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ PC 853 (Turkish)* R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ Code MJK (CSFR)* R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 APPC.FM Pass 0 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: APPD.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited.
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 APPD.FM Pass 0 For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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 feature selected in is feature 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 R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ data dump See hex dump. default A value settings or settings that take effect when a device (such as a printer) is turned on, reset, or initialized. See also factory settings. 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.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 hex dump A troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code that it receives in hexadecimal notation as well as in ASCII codes that stand for characters. Also called data dump.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the functions of a particular printer. reset To return a printer to its default settings. resolution A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured using the number of dots per inch (dpi). self test A method for checking the operation of the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 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: _______ _______ _______ R R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 INDEX.FM Pass 0 Index A Accessing, printer driver. See Printer driver.
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L R4C3730 Rev. B A5 size 5/10/99 Proof Sign-off: INDEX.FM Pass 0 paper guide, 2-8, 2-11, 3-11, inside back cover paper slot, 6, 9, 3-2–3, 3-10–12 push tractor, 4, 6, 2-5-9 G Guide ribbon,1-8 paper, 1-11, inside back cover H Hex dump, 7-19–20 High-capacity cut-sheet feeder, A-2, A-4–11. See also cut-sheet feeder. High-speed draft setting, 5-8 High-speed printing, 1. See also Highspeed draft setting.
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Proof Sign-off: _______ _______ _______ attaching, 1-11–12 cover, 1-12, inside back cover cut-sheet feeder, A-7 Paper jam, cleaning, 7-16 Paper Out light, inside front cover Paper paths, 2–5 Paper release lever, 2, 2-3, inside back cover Paper selection lever, A-9, A-11 Paper set lever, A-8–9 Paper separator, inside back cover attaching, 1-11–12 Paper stacker, A-7 Paper tension unit, inside back cover installing, 2-31 removing, 2-19 Paper thickness lever, inside back cover, 2-
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Proof Sign-off: R R4C3730 Rev. B _______ _______ _______ A5 size 5/10/99 PARTS.FM Pass 0 Printer Parts edge guides paper guide paper separator paper guide cover Cover_1.eps printer cover paper release lever front paper guide (closed) knob control panel paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge shield plate Cover-2.eps parallel interface paper tension unit tractor Cover-3.