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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Front MT, pass 3 title page Part#__________ logo COLOR INK JET PRINTER User’s Guide 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 Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy Elbe+ _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3-11-96 Printer Parts Inside front cover MT, pass 2 paper support extension left edge guide lock lever paper support sheet feeder edge guides control panel tab printer cover output tray extension tab output tray paper thickness lever serial interface connector cover1 power switch parallel interface connector ink cartridge clamps paper thickness adjustment lever
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Front MT, pass 3 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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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Front MT, pass 3 Contents Introduction Getting the Most Out of Your Printer If You Are New to Color Printing . . Energy Star Compliance . . . . . . . Energy-saving Tips . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Support Services . . . Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Front MT, pass 3 Accessing the Driver From Windows 3.1 . Accessing the Driver From Windows 95 . . Using the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing Online Help From Windows 3.1 Accessing Online Help From Windows 95 Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-10 2-11 2-14 2-15 2-15 2-15 . . . . .
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Managing Print Jobs on the Macintosh Using the StatusMonitor Utility . . Using the Default Setting Mode . . . . Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 5-9 5-12 5-15 Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Correct Ink Cartridges . . . . . . Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Front MT, pass 3 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . Interface Specifications Parallel Interface . Serial Interface . . Initialization . . . . . . Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 A-9 A-9 A-14 A-15 A-16 Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . IBM X24E Emulation Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Introduction MT, pass 5 Introduction The EPSON® Stylus® COLOR 500 is an affordable, high-quality ink jet printer that can print up to 16 million colors at a resolution of 720 × 720 dpi to produce full-color, photo-quality images. It also produces realistic grayscale images, laser-quality text, and line art. The printer’s ink jet technology allows it to operate quietly, keeping your workspace peaceful.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Introduction MT, pass 5 Getting the Most Out of Your Printer To achieve the highest quality printout, you should know a few of the elements that contribute to outstanding color printing: ❑ Resolution is a measure of the amount of detail that can be represented on the page. The higher the resolution, the more detailed and realistic the image, and the longer it takes to print. For printed images, resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi).
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 ❑ R Introduction MT, pass 5 Printer driver settings control every aspect of how your printer prints, so be sure to select settings that are appropriate for your images each time you print. If you are using Windows, see Chapter 2 for information about the printer driver software. If you have a Macintosh, see Chapter 3. Both drivers include online help to make using the driver as easy as possible.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Introduction MT, pass 5 ❑ Your screen colors will not exactly match the printed colors because your computer monitor and printer use different methods to produce the colors you see. If you scan images using a scanner, the image goes through another interpretive process that also affects the color. Monitors and scanners produce colors by combining red, green, and blue—the RGB method.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Introduction MT, pass 5 Energy-saving Tips Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise: ❑ If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it off when you’re not using it. ❑ Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you are done using them. ❑ Use the print preview option in your application software before you print something so you can catch errors before you print.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Introduction MT, pass 5 Chapter 5, “Controlling the Printer,” provides instructions for managing the printer’s operation through its control panel, the printer software, and the printer’s Default setting mode. Chapter 6, “Maintenance,” contains instructions for cleaning the print heads, replacing the ink cartridges, cleaning the printer, calibrating the printer, and transporting it.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Introduction MT, pass 5 ❑ Technical information on the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products ❑ Customer relations. You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, parts, printed manuals, and accessories for EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales). In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON for sales locations.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Introduction MT, pass 5 EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have access to the Internet and an FTP client, you can download drivers, FAQs, and sample files from EPSON’s FTP site. Use your FTP client or Web browser to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password. EPSON Fax-on-Demand service You can access the EPSON fax-on-demand technical information library by calling (800) 922-8911 or (800) 442-2110.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Introduction MT, pass 5 To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call the following U.S. telephone number: (614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number. Important Safety Instructions Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to make sure you use the printer safely and effectively. ❑ Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Introduction MT, pass 5 If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy Elbe+ _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For an IBM Compatible PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For a Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-2 1-3 Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 This chapter describes how to set up your printer, test it, and connect it to your computer. Refer to the illustrations on the inside front cover of this manual to identify the main components while setting up the printer. System Requirements See the appropriate section below (PC or Macintosh) to make sure your system meets the following minimum requirements.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 For a Macintosh To use your printer with a Macintosh, we recommend you have these computer system components: ❑ Any Macintosh or Power Macintosh model except the Macintosh +, Macintosh 512, or Macintosh PowerBook 100 ❑ System 7.1 or later ❑ At least 8MB of available system RAM ❑ A hard disk with at least 40MB of unused space to store and print color images. The amount of space you need depends on the number and size of your color images.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 Unpacking the Printer In addition to this manual, your printer box should include four EPSON printer driver diskettes, a Quick Setup Guide, a Notice Sheet, a registration card, and these items: paper support printer black ink cartridge color ink cartridge Removing the Protective Materials You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer. Then lift up the printer cover. 2 ew-5new 1 2. Loosen the transportation screw by turning its handle counterclockwise, as shown below. Then lift it off the carriage. Save the screw so you can reinstall it if you transport your printer later. (See Chapter 6 for more information on transporting the printer.) trans scre 3. Close the printer cover.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 Attaching the Paper Support Insert the tabs on the base of the paper support into the slots at the back of the printer. ew-2n Plugging In and Turning On the Printer Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the printer: 1. Make sure you have removed the transportation screw and all protective packing materials from around and inside the printer. (See page 1-4 for more information.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 2. Make sure the printer is turned off by checking the position of the POWER switch, as shown below. ew-3n 3. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the printer by pressing the POWER switch. Installing the Ink Cartridges Follow the steps in this section to install your printer’s ink cartridges. Install both ink cartridges; if either the color or black cartridge is not installed, the printer will not work.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 2. Lower the output tray and lift up the printer cover. 3. Hold down the Load/Eject button on the control panel for about five seconds until the print head moves slightly left, to the ink cartridge install position. The Power light begins flashing. ew-6ne2 c Caution: Never move the print head by hand; always use the Load/Eject button to move it. 4. Pull up each of the ink cartridge clamps to open them.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 5. Remove the protective sheet from the color cartridge holder, on the right. 6. Open the foil ink cartridge packages and take out the cartridges. Remove the yellow tape seal from the top of each one. ew-8new black cartridge c color cartridge Caution: You must remove the yellow tape seal from the top of each cartridge; leaving the tape on permanently damages an ink cartridge.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 Be sure to install both ink cartridges. The printer will not work if only one cartridge is installed. 8. Push down the ink cartridge clamps until they lock in place. ew-10new c Caution: Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open the clamps or remove the cartridges except to replace them with new ones. Once you remove a cartridge, do not reuse it. Reusing a cartridge that has been removed may damage the print head. 9.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 10. Make sure the Power light is no longer flashing, then close the printer cover. To maintain optimum print quality, the printer periodically performs a cleaning cycle on the print heads. You may notice the cleaning cycle being performed when the printer has been on for awhile without being used or when you turn it on after it has been off for awhile. You may need to manually activate a cleaning cycle if you notice a decline in print quality; see Chapter 6.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension. ew-12new 1 2 2. Before you load paper, make sure that the paper thickness lever, which controls the distance between the paper and the printer carriage, is set correctly. If necessary, move the lever to the plain paper setting.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 3. If you are going to load long paper (for example, legal size paper), pull up the paper support extension. paper support extension ew-12bne 4. Make sure the left edge guide lock lever is in the down (unlocked) position and slide the left edge guide to the left as far as it will go.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 5. Load a stack of paper to set the edge guides to the correct width. Make sure that the right edge of the paper rests against the right side of the sheet feeder. 6. Slide the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper; then move the lock lever up to secure the left edge guide. ew-14ne2 7. Remove the stack of paper and fan it. Then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 8. Reinsert the stack of paper, printable side toward you (face up), straight into the printer and then rest it against the paper support. This ensures that the paper is properly loaded. ew-14-1n You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. Do not load paper above the arrow printed on the inside of the left edge guide on the sheet feeder. Now you are ready to run the printer’s self test.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 2. Hold down the Cleaning N N N button on the control panel while pressing the POWER switch to turn on the printer. The self test begins by printing in black ink on the first and last lines of the first sheet of paper to measure the page length. Then it prints character samples on the next sheet using the available fonts and colors. 3. The printer prints the test one page at a time and pauses between pages.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 2. Plug the 36-pin end of the cable securely into the printer’s interface connector. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. ew-16 If your cable has a ground wire, attach it to the ground connector below the interface connector. 3. Plug the 25-pin end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface. (If necessary, see your computer manual for more information.) 4.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 1 MT, pass 6 Connecting the Printer to a Macintosh To connect the printer to a Macintosh using the serial interface, you need an Apple System/Peripheral-8 cable (part number M0197) or equivalent. Do not use an AppleTalkcable; it will not work. 1. Make sure both your printer and Macintosh are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer, as shown. em-16 3.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Chapter 2 Installing and Using the Windows Printer Software Installing the Printer Software . . . . . . . . Installing the Software for Windows 3.1 Installing the Software for Windows 95 Installing a Driver for DOS Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 2-5 2-8 Accessing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 This chapter describes how to install and use the Stylus COLOR 500 Windows printer software on your PC. If you have a Macintosh, see Chapter 3 instead. The printer software includes a printer driver, which allows your computer to control the printer; you must install it to use the printer. The printer driver lets you choose from a wide variety of settings to customize the appearance of your printed documents.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 5. When you see the Printer Utility Setup dialog box, highlight Epson Stylus COLOR 500 and click OK. The installation program begins copying the files. You see a screen showing the progress of the installation as it proceeds. 6. When you see the prompt to insert Setup Disk 2, remove Disk 1 and insert Disk 2. Click OK.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Changing the default printer or printer port If you do not want to use the EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 printer driver as your default printer in Windows or if you want to use it on a different printer port, 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.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Installing the Software for Windows 95 Follow these steps to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities: 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer’s parallel port. 2. Turn off the printer and your computer, if they are on. 3. Turn on the printer first; then turn on the computer. Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 4. If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the New Hardware Found screen.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 9. At the next screen you can give the printer a unique name. We recommend that you keep the model name, but you can type a new one in the Printer name box, if desired. To use the printer as the default printer for all Windows 95 applications, select Yes (No is the default). 10. Click the Finish button. The program copies the files from Disk 1 to your hard disk. 11. When you see the prompt to insert Disk 2, remove Disk 1 and insert Disk 2. Then click OK.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you had trouble installing the printer driver using the plug-and-play feature, follow these steps to install the printer driver: 1. Make sure Windows 95 is running. 2. Insert the Windows Setup Disk 1 disk in a diskette drive. 3. Double-click the My Computer icon. 4. Double-click the appropriate drive icon: 31/2 Floppy [A:] or 31/2 Floppy [B:]. 5. Double-click the Setup icon.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Installing a Driver for DOS Programs Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers. If the Stylus COLOR 500 driver is not listed in your software, choose the first printer available in the lists below. Also check with your software manufacturer to see if a Stylus COLOR 500 driver is available or is included with a new version of your software.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Accessing the Printer Driver You can access the driver in different ways, depending on how you want to use the settings you select: ❑ If you want the changes to apply only to the document(s) you will print in a particular Windows application, see the following section. ❑ If you want the settings to apply to all Windows applications, access the driver as described on page 2-10 for either Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Accessing the Driver From Windows 3.1 Follow these steps to access the driver from the Windows Control Panel: 1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main program group. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. 3. Choose EPSON Stylus Color 500 from the list of Installed Printers. 4. Choose Setup. You see the Main menu tab, shown on page 2-11. Accessing the Driver From Windows 95 Follow these steps to access the driver from the Windows 95 My Computer group: 1.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Using the Printer Driver However you accessed the printer driver, you see the Main menu tab: main There are two menu tabs of printer driver settings: Main (shown above) and Graphics. These settings, which are listed in the tables on pages 2-13 and 2-14, let you control the appearance of your printed documents. All the driver settings are preset to default values which produce good quality output for the most common types of documents.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 The printer driver includes an Auto (Automatic) setting for Document Type. When Auto is selected, the driver automatically chooses the best print settings for your document by analyzing the different types of data to be printed. It adjusts the Ink, Color Matching, and Halftoning settings for each object on the page to produce the best printed results.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Main menu settings Setting Options Document Type Auto (Automatic mode) Graph (Business Graphics) Photo (Photographic Images) Video (Video/Digital Camera) Economy (Monochrome) Ink Mono (Monochrome Printing) Color (Full Color Printing) Printing Mode Super - 720 dpi Best - 360 dpi Economy-180 dpi Media Type Plain paper Special coated paper - 360 dpi Special coated paper - 720 dpi High-quality glossy paper Transparency Print Options MicroWeave (On, Off)
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 Graphics menu settings Setting Options Color Matching* Disabled Use Windows’ matching Use Driver’s matching Match for business graphics Match for photo images Match for logo * Color Balance* Saturation –50% - 0% - +50% Red Strength –50% - 0% - +50% Green Strength –50% - 0% - +50% Blue Strength –50% - 0% - +50% Halftoning** No halftoning Error diffusion Dithering A Dithering B These options work as toggles, so only one appears in the menu at a time.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 If you make changes before selecting Apply, and you want to cancel them, click the Cancel button. This closes the printer driver. Using Online Help For complete information about using the printer driver, you can easily access the driver’s online help any time. It provides detailed descriptions of the different settings and options. Note: Online help is not available for DOS applications. Accessing Online Help From Windows 3.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 2 MT, pass 7 For specific help related to any item in the menus, right-click the item, then click the What’s This? prompt. To access online help from Start, click the Start button, point to Programs, Epson, and then click EPSON Stylus Help. You see the help contents window. If you need instructions on how to use help, click the Help button in the help screens.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 Chapter 3 Installing and Using the Macintosh Printer Software Installing the Printer Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Using the Chooser to Select the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Using the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color/Halftone Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 This chapter describes how to install and use the Stylus COLOR 500 printer software on your Macintosh. If you have a PC, see Chapter 2 instead. The printer software includes a printer driver, which allows your computer to control the printer; you must install it to use the printer. The driver lets you control printer settings such as resolution, media type, and halftoning.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 5. Double-click the Installer icon to start installing the printer software. 6. When you see the initial screen, click Continue. You see the following screen: inst 7. Click the Serial Driver Package check box to select the printer driver and all its components. (Although the driver lets you install them individually, it is better to install the package.) The driver and its components are described below.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 ❑ Bi-D Calibration calibrates the printer so vertical and horizontal lines are aligned. For more information, see “Calibrating the Printer” in Chapter 6. ❑ EPSON StatusMonitor keeps track of the current status of your printer, and alerts you when printer errors occur. For more information, see “Using the StatusMonitor Utility” in Chapter 5. ❑ ColorSync 2.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 Using the Chooser to Select the Printer After you install the printer driver, follow the steps below to select the printer before you begin printing. You need to choose the printer only the first time you use it or whenever you want to use another printer. (Your Macintosh always prints using the last printer selected.) Follow these steps to choose the printer: 1. Open the Chooser under the Apple menu. You see the Chooser window: chooser 2.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 5. If the Stylus COLOR 500 is shown, click OK. If the wrong printer is shown, the printer may be turned off or not connected properly. Turn on the printer, if necessary, and check the connections; then click RETRY. If the printer name is still wrong, change the port selection in the Chooser window and repeat steps 2 through 5. 6. Turn on background printing by clicking the On button so you can print in the background while using your Macintosh for other tasks.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 Using the Printer Driver The printer driver comes with default values for all the settings, as listed in the table on page 3-9. The driver also includes an Automatic option (default) for the Method setting. This option lets the printer driver analyze each page of the document you will print and then select the appropriate halftoning settings automatically.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 To display the Print dialog box, choose Print from the file menu of your application program. You see a dialog box similar to the one shown below. (The dialog box you see depends on your software application.) pic-14 To access the printer driver settings, choose the Options button. You see the following dialog box.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 The following table summarizes the printer driver settings, with factory defaults in bold type. Detailed descriptions of each setting follow the table.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 Inks This setting specifies color (CMYK) or monochrome printing. CMYK refers to the printer’s colored inks: cyan (blue-green), magenta, yellow, and black (K). These colors are combined to create any of 16 million colors. When you select Monochrome, the printer prints only black ink. If you are printing a color image and Monochrome is selected, the printer converts color data to grayscale values. When you want to print in color, select Color (CMYK).
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 ❑ Error Diffusion is best for photographic images. It creates colors by randomly distributing dots, making edges and colors softer. Printing these images takes longer, but it produces the best print quality for photographs. ❑ ColorSync automatically adjusts the color range to better match printing results with the colors displayed on your monitor. Select ColorSync when printing scanned photographs or computer graphics. You must have ColorSync 2.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 ❑ Select Video/Digital Camera (Error Diffusion) when printing images you took with a video or digital camera. This feature increases the brightness and sharpness to make printed images clearer. Light/Dark slider The slider has five settings that allow you to apply more or less ink on the paper; the more ink, the darker the colors. Move the slider to the right for more ink and darker colors; slide it to the left for less ink and lighter colors.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 When speed is important and draft quality is good enough, use Economy (180 dpi). Note: Printing at lower resolutions conserves ink. Media Type Selecting the media type sets up the printer for the type of paper you loaded.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 MicroWeave Mode MicroWeave reduces the possibility of banding, the light horizontal lines that can mar an image. When you turn on MicroWeave, the printer produces superior output because graphics data is reordered and printed in fine increments. It slows the print speed but is recommended for printing color and grayscale images. Because it does not improve the print quality for text and line art, turn it off to print these kinds of images faster.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 Visual Effects Settings The following settings allow you to manipulate the printed image to achieve special effects. Flip Horizontal and Flip Vertical rotate the image 180° along the horizontal or vertical axis. Text then appears backwards or upside down. Invert Image changes black areas to white and white areas to black. This option is available only when you select Monochrome ink and No Halftoning. Screen pattern determines how shaded patterns are printed.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 You can select one of the following predefined paper sizes: Letter (81 ⁄2 × 11 inches) Letter (Centered) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A4 (Centered) Legal (81⁄2 × 14 inches) Legal (Centered) Statement (51 ⁄2 × 81⁄ 2 inches) Executive (71 ⁄2 × 10 inches) Envelope #10 (41⁄ 8 × 91 ⁄2 inches) Envelope DL (110 × 220 mm) Use one of the centered paper sizes only if you have problems centering the image on the page using your software application.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 3 MT, pass 7 Defining custom paper sizes To define a custom paper size, click the Paper button in the Page Setup dialog box. You see the following dialog box: pic13 Click New to create a new paper size. Enter a new name for the paper size in the New Paper Size box. Then enter the correct values in the Width and Height boxes. Click Inches or cm (centimeters) to change the measurement units, if necessary.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 Read this chapter for information about choosing the best paper or other media for your printing needs and for instructions on loading them in your printer. Choosing Paper and Other Media You can use most plain paper with your printer and achieve good results. Coated and glossy papers give you better results because they reduce the amount of ink that is absorbed. However, if the coated or glossy paper does not absorb enough ink, the ink can smear.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 Paper or other media Size Part number Special coated paper for 720 dpi Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) S041062 S041048 Special coated paper for 360 dpi Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) S041060 High-quality glossy paper Letter (8.5 ×11 inches) S041072 Transparency film Letter (8.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 Set the lever to the position that best suits the paper or other media you plan to use, as shown in the following table.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 Set the thickness adjustment lever to the position that best suits the paper or other media you plan to use, as shown in the following table. Paper type Thickness adjustment lever position Standard paper (plain, coated, or glossy) 0 Transparencies 0 Envelopes or labels + Previously smeared documents + Loading Special Papers and Other Media This section describes how to load coated paper, glossy paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 ❑ After printing on high-quality glossy paper or transparencies, remove each sheet from the output tray immediately. Make sure each sheet is dry before stacking. ❑ You can print on sheets of labels in your printer; just follow the instructions for loading plain paper in Chapter 1. ❑ Return unused sheets and envelopes to their original package as soon as possible after you finish printing.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 Note: If you load multiple sheets of glossy paper, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). To print with a smaller top margin, load and print glossy paper one sheet at a time. Follow these steps to load special paper or transparency film: 1. Lower the output tray at the front of the printer and slide out the extension. If you are going to load long paper (legal size, for example), pull up the paper support extension.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 2. Insert the stack of paper into the printer and adjust the left edge guide to the paper’s width while the lock lever is in the down position; then set the lock lever up to secure the left edge guide. ew-14ne2 3. Remove the stack of paper and fan it. Then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges. 4. Reinsert the stack of paper gently straight up and down, and then rest it against the paper support.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 R Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 Make sure the printable surface faces up. For coated papers, the printable side is whiter than the other side. For glossy paper and transparencies, the printable side is face up when the cut corner is positioned as shown in the illustration below. 1-4ne2 5. Change the Media Type and other printer driver settings so they are appropriate for the paper or transparency film you loaded. (For instructions, see Chapter 2 for Windows or Chapter 3 for Macintosh.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-26-96 Chapter 4 MT, pass 5 2. You can load up to 10 envelopes in the sheet feeder with the front (printable) side facing up as shown. 1-5n 3. Adjust the left edge guide so the envelopes feed straight into the paper path. 4. Change the Media Type and other printer driver settings so they are appropriate for the envelopes you loaded. (See Chapter 2 for Windows or Chapter 3 for Macintosh.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Chapter 5 Controlling the Printer 5 Using the Printer’s Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Managing Print Jobs in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Using the Status Monitor in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 This chapter explains how to do the following: ❑ Control the printer using the control panel ❑ Manage printing in Windows and on the Macintosh ❑ Control additional printer functions using the Default setting mode. Using the Printer’s Control Panel The printer’s control panel contains lights for displaying the printer status and buttons for controlling certain functions, as described in this section.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Ink Out O Flashes when the black ink cartridge is low on ink. On when the black ink cartridge is empty or not installed. The printer will not work if the black ink cartridge is empty or not installed. Ink Out N N N Flashes when the color ink cartridge is low on ink. On when the color ink cartridge is empty or not installed. The printer will not work if the color ink cartridge is not installed. If color ink runs out during printing, the printer stops.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Power-on functions The button combinations below perform additional functions to control your printer. Paper must be loaded in the printer for all these operations. Cleaning N N N + POWER switch Checks the paper length and performs a printer self test. See “Testing the Printer” in Chapter 1 for more information.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Cleaning O + Load/Eject + POWER switch Enters printer adjustment mode and prints a multilingual instruction sheet on calibrating the printer. (Use this mode only if you are printing from DOS applications. Managing Print Jobs in Windows When you print a document from a Windows application, the computer uses the EPSON Spool Manager to send data to the printer. This allows you to continue working in your software application while printing.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 The Despooler status box, which is similar to the one shown below, allows you to monitor the progress of the print job and Stop , Pause , or Reprint the print job. The Stop button cancels the print job; Pause holds the print job until you press the button again; and Reprint lets you restart printing from the current page, reprint the whole document, or hold the document for printing later.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Note: If you get an error message while trying to print, the problem may be caused by conflicts with other temporary files or directories. See Chapter 7 for more information. Using the Status Monitor in Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, the Status Monitor box appears inside the Despooler Status box (as shown below) each time you send a print job.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 The Status Monitor reports the operating condition of your printer by changing the appearance of the printer icon in the lower right corner, as shown below. Checking the the printer printer status. status Checking An error has occurred. Your printer cannot print. Check your printer. The printer is ready. The printer is printing. The ink level is low or out.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 2. Start a print job. 3. Click the icon in the upper right corner of the display and pull down the menu that appears. (The shape of the icon depends on the software you are using.) 4. Select Epson Monitor2 from the menu. You see a dialog box similar to the following: em-24 The print job listed under Printing is currently being printed. Jobs listed under Waiting are queued to begin when the current job is completed.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Follow these steps. 1. Double-click the EPSON StatusMonitor icon on your hard disk. You see the following dialog box. serial 2. Click Serial and then specify whether your printer is connected to the printer port or modem port of your Macintosh. stm-main If a printer error occurs while the StatusMonitor window is active, an error message appears.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Note: The StatusMonitor checks the printer status once every three minutes as a default. However, you can specify the time in the Interval menu. To change the interval, click Interval; then choose your time. If you want to check the remaining amount of black or color ink, select the Ink monitor icon; then click Execute. The following window appears. When you are finished, click the Close button.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Using the Default Setting Mode Additional printer functions are available through the Default setting mode. Because the printer’s factory defaults are designed to meet the needs of almost all users, you rarely need to change the printer functions listed below. If necessary, however, you can turn on the Default setting mode and change the settings using the control panel buttons.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 ❑ Print direction. Specifies how the print head moves across the page. The options are Uni-D, Bi-D, and Auto (default). When Uni-D is on, the print head prints in only one direction to provide the most precise alignment for graphics and text. In Bi-D printing, the print head prints in both directions. Bi-D is faster but the vertical alignment may not be as precise as Uni-D.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 5-14 Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 ❑ AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode). Specifies that the printer use high-resolution, 24-pin graphics commands. (Used in IBM X24E mode only.) ❑ Character table. Selects the set of characters and symbols that can be printed. The default is the Italic U.S.A. character table. If you commonly use a language containing accents, symbols, or other characters not available in the Italic U.S.A. character table, change to a different character table.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 5 MT, pass 5 Changing the Default Settings To change the printer’s default settings, you use the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your selections. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded. 2. Hold down the Load/Eject button and turn on the printer, continuing to hold down the button until the printer starts printing an instruction sheet. 3. Use the instructions to change the settings from the control panel. 4.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Print Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Replacing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Selecting the Correct Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Calibrating the Printer . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Instructions in this chapter tell you how to do the following to maintain and care for your printer: ❑ Clean the print heads ❑ Replace the ink cartridges ❑ Clean the printer ❑ Calibrate the printer ❑ Transport the printer. Cleaning the Print Heads The printer periodically cleans its print heads automatically, so normally you should not need to manually activate a cleaning cycle.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 After you clean the print heads, turn off the printer; then hold down the Cleaning O button as you turn the printer back on. (Continue holding it down for a few seconds after turning on the printer.) This prints a demonstration page so you can see if your print quality has improved. If the print quality is not improved, repeat the cleaning cycle. (Be sure to always print at least a few lines between cleaning cycles to reset the printer’s cleaning mechanism.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 ❑ Once you install the ink cartridges, do not open the clamps or remove the cartridges except to replace them with new ones. Once you remove a cartridge, you cannot reuse it. When the color ink cartridge is empty, you can continue printing with the black ink cartridge by switching to monochrome mode. To do this, turn the printer off, then back on. Then resend your data.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Follow these steps to replace either or both ink cartridges: 1. Make sure the printer is on and not printing, and that one of the Ink Out lights is flashing or turned on. 2. Lower the output tray on the front of the printer (if necessary) and then lift up the printer’s cover. 3. Hold down the Load/Eject button for about five seconds until the print head moves slightly left to the ink cartridge install position.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it carefully so any excess ink does not spill out. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. 5-2new w Warning: If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6. Open the package containing the ink cartridge and remove the cartridge from its protective bag.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 c R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Caution: You must remove the tape seal from the top of the cartridge; leaving the tape on will permanently damage it. Do not remove the tape seal from the bottom of the cartridge; ink will leak out. 7. Lower the ink cartridge into its holder with the label facing up and the arrow pointing to the back of the printer. 5-2down 8. Push down the ink cartridge clamp until it locks in place.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 c Caution: Once you install an ink cartridge, do not open the ink cartridge clamp again or remove the cartridge except to replace it with a new one. Once you remove a cartridge, do not reuse it; this may damage the print head. 9. Press the Load/Eject button again. The printer moves the print head to its home (far right) position and the Power light flashes as the printer charges the ink delivery system.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 4. Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft cloth dampened in mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside. 5. To clean ink out of the printer’s interior, wipe it gently with a damp cloth. c Caution: ❑ Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the components and the printer case. ❑ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush; these can scratch the printer surfaces.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Calibrating the Printer Using Windows If you are using Windows on your PC, follow the steps below to calibrate the printer. If you installed the Windows printer driver, the Calibration utility is installed on your hard disk. 1. If you are using Windows 3.1, select the EPSON Printer Calibration icon in the EPSON program group to start the utility. If you are using Windows 95, first make sure the Spool Manager despooler is closed (not just minimized).
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 7. Click Next twice to print the misaligned pattern’s Test Alignment Sheet. This printout contains numbered line groups with varying alignment. 8. Highlight the number of the line group with the best appearance and click Next to calibrate the printer. Click Next to go to the next screen. 9. To check the calibration results, click Print Current Alignment Sheet and click Finish.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the print head you want to calibrate. Then select Next. 7. Make sure the printer is on and paper is loaded. Then select Next to print the Current Alignment Sheet. 8. Select the misaligned pattern. (If more than one pattern is misaligned, select a misaligned pattern now. After you finish the steps in this section, repeat steps 4 through 11 to select and calibrate each remaining misaligned pattern.) 9.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 c R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Caution: Make sure that the printer name you selected and the actual printer to be calibrated are the same, and confirm that this printer is connected to the port you selected. Otherwise, the printer will be damaged. 4. In the next screen, click the Preview button to print the calibration patterns in the Choose pattern pull-down menu. Use this printout to select the pattern(s) that need to be calibrated. 5.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 Calibrating the Printer From the Control Panel If for some reason you cannot use any of the calibration utility programs that came with your printer, you can calibrate the printer from the control panel. This is called the Printer adjustment mode. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded. 2. Hold down the Cleaning O and Load/Eject buttons and turn on the printer to enter the Printer adjustment mode.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 6 MT, pass 5 5. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder and remove the paper support. 6. Install the transportation screw to secure the print head to the carriage as shown below. trnsclp2 7. Push in the output tray extension and close the tray. 8. Attach any other protective materials to the printer. See the Notice Sheet that was packed with the printer. 9. Repack the printer and attachments in the original box. Be sure to keep the printer flat as you transport it.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy Elbe+ _______ _______ _______ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Problems With Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Paper Handling Problems . . . . . . Paper Jam Problems . . . . . . . . Paper Feeding Problems . . . . . Other Paper Handling Problems . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 This chapter describes what you can do if you are having problems printing. It is divided into these sections: ❑ Error Indicators. This section explains errors indicated by the control panel lights. ❑ Print Quality Problems. See this section if the print quality is not good or not what you expect. ❑ Problems With Printing. See this section if your printer is having trouble printing. ❑ Paper Handling Problems.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 The Paper Out light is flashing. Paper may have jammed in the printer. Turn off the printer and gently pull all the paper out of the printer. If it tears and pieces remain inside the printer, open the printer cover and remove the pieces of paper. See “Paper Handling Problems” on page 7-13. The Ink Out (O or N N N ) light is flashing. When the Ink Out O light is flashing, the black ink cartridge is nearly empty.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 The Power light is on but nothing prints. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure your interface cable meets both the printer’s and computer’s specifications. Make sure your software is properly set up for your printer. The ink cartridge may be too old. It is too old if it has been used longer than six months or beyond the date on its packaging.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Note: Do not use high-quality glossy paper when you print at 360 dpi. ❑ Make sure the Media Type setting matches the type of paper or other media loaded in the printer. ❑ If you’re printing a scanned image and the colors are not right, first try to fix the problem using your scanning software program. If print quality does not improve, see the following specific problems. Printed output is not what you expect or is faint or blurred.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 If you are printing color graphics at 360 or 720 dpi, make sure MicroWeave is on and High Speed mode is off. Also check that the Brightness and Contrast settings (Windows driver) or Light/Dark setting (Macintosh driver) are appropriate for the image. Try using the printer driver’s Auto (Automatic) option to let the driver determine the appropriate image settings. Your Windows video driver may not be compatible with the printer.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Print jobs may be held in the EPSON Spool Manager (Windows) or the Epson Monitor2 utility (Macintosh). Select any print jobs marked pending, waiting, or held; then select Delete or Cancel Printing. If you still see incorrect or garbled characters, print a demonstration page to see if the problem is with your printer; see Chapter 5 for instructions. If the demonstration page prints, you may have a problem with your application software or your printer cable.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 If you are printing from a DOS application using Economy mode, black text or graphics will appear gray on your printout; turn off Economy mode using the printer’s Default setting mode to achieve deeper blacks. See Chapter 5 for instructions. Clean the color print head as described in Chapter 6. The printed image is light or faint or has many gaps. The paper thickness lever may not be set correctly.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Problems With Printing If you cannot get the printer to print, first check that paper is loaded in the printer. Then check that the printer is plugged into a working electrical outlet that is not controlled by a switch or timer. Verify that the interface cable is securely connected to the printer and computer. If all this is correct, see the following specific problems. Printing stops and the Paper Out light is on.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints. The print heads may need cleaning. See Chapter 6 for instructions. One or both ink cartridges are empty or too old. A cartridge is too old if it has been used longer than six months or beyond the date on its packaging. First clean the print heads as described in Chapter 6. If this does not solve the problem, replace the ink cartridges. You see error messages on your PC because of printing conflicts.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 7. In the dialog box, change the spool directory to the one you created in step 1. Then select OK. 8. Close the Spool Manager. The printer prints blank pages. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 is selected as the default Windows printer driver or is the last printer selected in the Chooser (Macintosh driver). Make sure you selected the correct Paper Size option in the printer driver; see Chapter 2 or 3 or your driver’s online help for instructions.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Ink cartridges do not last as long as expected. The ink cartridge life depends on the amount of ink used in printing. If you often print pages with large graphics and dense text with little white space, you will use up cartridges faster than if you print pages with lots of white space. The printer also uses ink during a print head cleaning cycle, so do not perform cleaning cycles unless necessary.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 On a Macintosh, release any print jobs that may be held in the Epson Monitor2 utility. Click the upper right corner of the screen and select Monitor2 from the menu. Click any print job shown under Waiting and click Cancel Printing. Make sure EPSON Stylus COLOR 500 is selected as the default Windows printer driver or is the last printer selected in the Chooser (Macintosh driver).
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Paper Handling Problems This section describes how to prevent paper jams and ensure that paper feeds properly. Paper Jam Problems Use a higher quality paper that is suitable for ink jet printers and is not too thin, too thick, or rough. For best quality, use EPSON special coated and high-quality glossy papers. See Appendix A for paper specifications. Fan the stack of paper before you load it. If you loaded plain paper, try turning the stack over.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 The paper was exposed to excess humidity, over 60%. See Appendix A for specifications on required environmental conditions. The left edge guide is too tight or too loose; adjust it for the size of the paper. Too many sheets are loaded in the sheet feeder.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Chapter 7 MT, pass 5 Paper does not fully eject. Use the Load/Eject button to eject the page. The paper may be too long. Use paper that is within the specified size. See “Technical Specifications” in Appendix A. Ejected paper is wrinkled. The paper is too thin or damp. Do not store paper in damp or humid places. Paper is feeding crooked. The paper is old or creased. Use only new, smooth sheets of paper. Too much paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. Remove a few sheets.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Appendix A Technical Specifications A Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Ink Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration: 64 monochrome (black) nozzles 60 color (cyan, magenta, yellow) nozzles (20 × 3; 20 for each color) Printable columns and printing speed: * * Character pitch (characters per inch) Printable columns Printing speed (characters per second) 10 80 200 12 96 240 15 120 300 17 (10 condensed) 137 343 20 (12 condensed) 160 400 Print speeds vary depending on system configuration, s
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Paper Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the use of any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Envelopes: 9.5 × 4.1 inches (240 × 104 mm) 8.7 × 4.3 inches (220 × 110 mm) Size No. 10 DL Paper types Plain, bond, or airmail paper Thickness 0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm) Paper weight 12 to 24 lb (45 to 90 g/m2) Transparencies: (210 × 297 mm) (8.5 × 11 inches) Size A4 Letter Thickness 0.003 to 0.0033 inch (0.075 to 0.085 mm) Note: Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Printable area: Single sheets A BL BR A-1 C Envelopes A A-2 BL BR C A The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). Note: When printing multiple sheets of glossy paper, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). BL The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). BR The minimum right margin is: 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) for Statement and Executive paper 0.38 inch (9.7 mm) for Letter and Legal paper and transparencies 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) for A4 paper 0.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020093): Color Black Print capacity* 620 pages (A4 paper; text) Cartridge life* 2 years from production date and up to 6 months after opening the package at 77°F (25°C) Temperature Storage: –4 to 104°F (–20 to 40°C) 1 month at 104°F (40°C) Transit: –22 to 140°F (–30 to 60°C) 1 month at 104°F (40°C) 120 hours at 140°F (60°C) Freezing:** 24.8°F (–4°C) Dimensions .78 inches (W) × 2.1 inches (D) × 1.5 inches (H) 19.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 c R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Caution: ❑ Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON’s warranty. ❑ Do not use an ink cartridge after the expiration date on the package. Mechanical Paper feed method: Friction with auto sheet feeder, top entry Total print volume: 75,000 pages (A4 paper; text) Dimensions and weight: Storage Width Depth Height Weight 17.0 inches (433 mm) 9.8 inches (248 mm) 7.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Environmental Temperature: Operation 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) Storage* −4 to 140°F (−20 to 60°C) 1 month at 104°F (40°C) 120 hours at 140°F (60°C) Humidity: Operation 20 to 80% RH Storage* 5 to 85% RH (without condensation) * Stored in shipping container Safety Approvals Safety standards: UL 1950 with D3, CSA 22.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Scalable fonts Fonts Minimum point size Maximum point size Increments EPSON Roman 8 32 2 EPSON Sans Serif 8 32 2 EPSON Roman T 8 32 2 EPSON Sans Serif H 8 32 2 Font samples font2& Interface Specifications This printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface and a serial interface.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Pin assignments A-10 Signal Pin Return Pin 1 19 STROBE IN STROBE pulse to read data. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN These signals represent information in bits 0 to 7 of parallel data respectively. Each signal is at HIGH level when data is logical 1 and LOW when it is logical 0. 10 28 ACKNLG OUT About a 5-µs pulse.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Signal Pin Return Pin 18 — Logic H OUT Pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 KΩ resistance 19-30 — GND — Twisted-pair return signal ground level 31 30 INIT IN When this signal goes LOW, the printer controller is reset to its state when the power is first turned on and the print buffer is cleared. This level is normally HIGH; its pulse width must be more than 50 µs at the receiving terminal.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Reverse channel Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 Nibble mode Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Signal level: IEEE-1284 level 1 device Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification Extensibility request: The printer responds to the extensibility request in the affirmative when the request is 00H or 04H, which me
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Pin no. Signal name GND In/Out Description 10 PtrClk 28 Out Used to qualify data being sent to the host. Set LOW then HIGH to cause an interrupt indicating to host that data is available. 11 PtrBusy/ DataBit-3,7 29 Out Data bits 3 then 7 indicate forward channel busy status. 12 ACkDataReq/ DataBit-2,6 28 Out Data bits 2 then 6. Set HIGH until host requests data transfer, then follows nData Avail (nFault).
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Pin no. Signal name GND In/Out Description 16, 33, 19-30 GND - - Signal GND. 15 ,34 NC - - Not connected. Note: The column heading “In/Out” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Timing chart BUSY ACKNLG DATA a-3 STROBE 0 µs (Min.) 0.5 µs (Min.) 0 µs (Min.) 5 µs (Typ.) Transition time (the rise and the fall) of every signal must be less than 0.2 µs.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix A MT, pass 4 Word format: Data bit Parity bit Start bit Stop bit 8 bits None 1 bit 1 bit Connector: 8-pin mini-circular connector Recommended cable: Apple System Peripheral-8 cable (M0197) Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in these ways: Hardware initialization ∗ The printer is turned on.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix A MT, pass 4 Default Settings The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized.
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix B MT, pass 2 Appendix B Commands and Character Tables Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 IBM X24E Emulation Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4 International Character Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix B MT, pass 2 Command List This printer works with the two sets of commands described in this section. EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands Select the EPSON ESC/P 2 printer commands in your software programs for the most advanced fonts and graphics available. If you need more information about using printer commands, you can purchase the ESC/P 2 Reference Manual (ESCP2REF) from EPSON Accessories by calling (800) 873-7766 (in the U.S. only).
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix B MT, pass 2 IBM X24E Emulation Codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter with the following commands. (For detailed information, see the IBM X24E reference manual.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix B MT, pass 2 Character Tables The printer comes with an installed set of character tables. However, when printing from Windows and most DOS software programs, the printer prints the characters you see on screen and does not use its built-in character tables. Unless you’re printing from a DOS program, and cannot print the character you need, you should never have to change the character table.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 PC850 (Multilingual) R Appendix B MT, pass 2 PC860 (Portuguese) 850,860 PC861 (Icelandic) PC863 (Canadian-French) 861,863 Commands and Character Tables B-5
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix B MT, pass 2 PC865 (Nordic) Abicomp 865, Abicomp BRASCII BRASCII B-6 Commands and Character Tables
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix B MT, pass 2 Italic No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Appendix B MT, pass 2 International Character Sets You can select one of the following international character sets using the printer’s Default setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table. The following eight international character sets can be selected using Default setting mode or the ESC R command.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Appendix B MT, pass 2 Characters Available With the ESC ( ^ Command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( ^ command.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 B-10 Appendix B MT, pass 2 Commands and Character Tables
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Proof Sign-off: Mary Moira Cindy _______ _______ _______ Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Glossary MT, pass 3 Glossary auto line feed When this feature is selected in the printer’s Default setting mode, each carriage return code (CR) is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally). This increases print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Also called high speed printing.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Glossary MT, pass 3 economy mode printing Printing in which images are printed with fewer dots to save ink. Economy mode printing is faster, too. error diffusion A halftoning method where dot patterns are randomly distributed in an image to create soft edges. ESC/P® EPSON Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands sent by the computer to control the printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.
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Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R Glossary MT, pass 3 interface The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over which print data is transmitted to the printer. media Materials upon which data is printed such as envelopes, plain paper, coated paper, glossy paper, and transparency film. MicroWeave A printing method in which images are printed in finer increments to reduce the possibility of banding and to produce laser-like images.
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 4 Glossary MT, pass 3 Glossary
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Proof Sign-off: Moira Mary Cindy _______ _______ _______ R Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Index TB, pass 3 Index A C Accessories, purchasing, Intro-7, 6-4 Adjustment mode, 5-5 Aligning vertical lines, see Calibrating the printer Alternate Graphics Mode, 5-14 Apple Macintosh, connecting to, 1-18 driver, see Printer driver software managing print jobs, 5-8 to 5-9 system requirements, 1-3 AppleTalk, 1-18, 3-6 Auto carriage return, 5-13 Auto interface wait time, 5-13 Auto line feed, 5-14 Auto sheet feeder, 1-13,
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Index TB, pass 3 Color ink option, 2-13 Color matching guidelines, Intro-4 setting, 2-14 Color printing guidelines, Intro-3 to Intro-4 Color problems, 7-7 to 7-8 ColorSync, 3-9, 3-11 Commands ESC/P 2, 5-13, B-2, ESC @, A-15 ESC R, B-8 ESC (^, B-9 IBM X24E, 5-13, B-3 Composite black, 3-10 CompuServe, Intro-8 to Intro-9 Control code, A-2 Control panel, 5-2 to 5-4 Copies setting, 2-13, 7-15 Cord, power, 1-6, 6-15 Custom paper sizes, 3-17 Customer support, Intro-6 to Intro-8 D Defaul
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R Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Error diffusion, 2-14, 3-9, 3-11 Error messages, 5-7, 7-9 to 7-10 ESC ( ^ command, B-9 ESC @ command, A-15 ESC R command, B-8 ESC/P 2, 2-8 commands, 5-13, B-2 F Factory defaults, 5-12 Faint images, 7-5 to 7-6, 7-8 Fast printing, 3-14, 5-13 Fax-on-demand, Intro-8 Feed speed, A-2 Feeding problems, 7-14 to 7-16 Film, see Transparencies Finest Detail mode, 3-9, 3-14 Flip Horizontal setting, 3-9, 3-15 Flip Vertical setting, 3-9, 3-15 Fonts built-in, 5-13 default selection, A-16 printin
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Index TB, pass 3 Interface cable, 7-9 mode, 5-13 parallel, 1-16 to 1-17, 5-13, A-9 to A-14 serial, 1-18, 5-13, A-14, to A-15 specifications, A-9 to A-15 wait time, auto, 5-13 International character tables, B-8 Internet, Intro-7 to Intro-8 Invert Image setting, 3-9, 3-15 J Jammed paper, preventing, 7-14 L Landscape setting, 2-13, 3-16 Left edge guide, 1-13, 7-15 Left margin, A-5, A-16 Levers paper thickness, 1-12, 4-3 to 4-4, 7-5 thickness adjustment, 4-3 to 4-5, 7-5 Light/Dark
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R Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 O Online help, 2-15 to 2-16 Online support, Intro-7 to Intro-8 Orientation of paper, 2-13, 3-16 Output tray, 1-5, 1-8, 4-7 extension, 1-12 P Page length, A-16 Paper centered, 3-16 coated, see Coated papers copies setting, 2-13, 7-15 custom sizes, 3-17 ejecting, 5-3, 7-16 envelopes, see Envelopes feed speed, A-2 feeding problems, 7-14 to 7-16 glossy, see Glossy paper handling problems, 7-14 to 7-16 height, 3-17 jams, preventing, 7-14 legal size, 1-13, 4-6 loading, see Loading order
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Index TB, pass 3 Print speed increasing, 5-13, 7-11 specifications, A-2 Printable area, 3-16, A-5 Printable columns, A-2 Printable surface, 1-11, 4-5 identifying, 4-9 Printer adjustment mode, 5-5 buffer, A-2 cable, 1-2 to 1-3, 1-17 to 1-18, 7-9 calibrating, see Calibrating the printer choosing, 2-4, 3-5 to 3-7 choosing location for, 1-3 cleaning, 6-8 to 6-9 cleaning print heads, 1-11, 6-2 to 6-3 connecting, 1-16 to 1-18 default, specifying, 2-4 default settings, 5-12 to 5-14 dimen
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R Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 R RAM requirements, 1-2 to 1-3, 3-14 ReadMe icon, 3-2, 7-2 Reduce option, 3-16 Requirements, system, 1-2 to 1-3 Resolution, Intro-2, A-2 selecting, 2-13, 3-9, 3-12 Restarting print jobs, 5-6 Reverse page order, 2-13 RGB method, Intro-4 Right margin, A-5, A-16 S Safety approvals, A-8 Safety instructions, Intro-9 Scanners, Intro-4 Screen pattern setting, 3-9, 3-15 Screw, transportation, 1-4 to 1-6 Securing print heads, 6-16 Self test, 1-15 to 1-16, 5-4 Serial interface, 1-18, 5-13,
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L Elbe+ A5 size 3-25-96 Index TB, pass 3 V Vertical lines, aligning, see Calibrating the printer Vertical tab position, A-16 VGA monitor, 1-2 Video/Digital Camera, 3-12 Video option, 2-13 Virus protection, 3-2 Visual effects, 3-9, 3-15 W Wait time, auto interface, 5-13 Weight paper, A-3 printer, A-7 White banding, 3-14, 7-6 Windows, see Microsoft Windows World Wide Web, Intro-7 Wrinkled paper, 7-16 8 Index