Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpfront.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 ® 9-pin Dot Matrix Printer User’s Guide This manual is divided in two sections: English and Spanish. The English section begins after this page. The Spanish section begins approximately at the middle of the manual. Este manual está dividido en dos secciones: Inglés y Español. El manual en español comienza aproximadamente a la mitad del libro.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpfront.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 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. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk shrimptoc.fm 11/26/01 Rev.C A5 size Contents Introduction Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Where to Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Using the Online Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Viewing the Reference Guide from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . .
L R4C7930 all.bk shrimptoc.fm 11/26/01 Rev.C A5 size Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Loading Single Sheets with the Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder . . Loading Single Sheets with the High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Special Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous multipart forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk shrimptoc.fm 11/26/01 Rev.C A5 size Chapter 5 - Product Information Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Hot Parts Caution Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 ENERGY STAR Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa_______ T. Takahashi _______ ABE S. Halvorson _______ R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpintro.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Introduction This manual covers the following information: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ Troubleshooting ❏ Product Information Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpintro.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa_______ T. Takahashi _______ ABE S. Halvorson _______ ❏ Online Help. Access help anytime for information and instructions on the printer software that controls your printer. Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa_______ T. Takahashi _______ ABE S. Halvorson _______ R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpintro.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 To view the Reference Guide, click Start, go to Programs and select EPSON. Then, click FX880P 1180P Guide. Note: If your hard disk does not have enough space to install the Reference Guide, view it directly from the CD. Using the Quick Guide You can view the Quick Guide from the printer software CD-ROM, copy it to your hard disk, or print it out.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer. Unpacking the Printer Besides the items shown below, the printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM and a Notice Sheet.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Choosing a Place for the Printer ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. ❏ Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable, if necessary. Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for the FX-880+, #8755 for the FX-1180+). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer that is not covered by EPSON’s warranties. w Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to install the ribbon cartridge.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 3. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit as shown, then lift the front of the unit and pull it up and out of the printer. 4. Make sure 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 middle of the printer by hand.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install. 7. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it into the printer as shown below; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. 8.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 9. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. 10. Reinstall the paper tension unit by placing it on the printer’s mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Press down on both sides of the unit until it clicks into place. 11.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Attaching the Paper Guide To attach the paper guide to your printer, insert the tabs straight down into the mounting slots on the printer. Then let it rest in the upright position. Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is installed in the front or rear push position.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. It also includes a Type-B optional interface slot in case your computer requires a different type of printer interface. (See “Installing an optional interface card” on page 1-10.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface port. (If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.) Using the USB interface To connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard, shielded USB cable.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Installing an optional interface card You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface. The EPSON interface cards below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are available worldwide.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Firmly push in the card to make sure the connector at the back of the card is fully inserted into the printer’s internal socket. Then replace the screws and tighten them. Store the shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card later.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the shape of the plug on your printer’s power cord matches the shape of your electrical outlet. c Caution: It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 For Windows Follow the steps below to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0. Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 may require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpsetup.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list in your application. Choose the EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the installation or setup procedure.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Chapter 2 Paper Handling This chapter covers some important instructions you need to load and use paper in your printer. For complete paper handling information, see the Reference Guide.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of paper you are using: 1. Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 6 2.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Loading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the front cover and the flap. Make sure the tractor is installed in the front push position. 2. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper-thickness lever to the proper position for your paper’s thickness.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and pull the blue lever forward to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the center support midway between the two sprockets. 10 5 0 5. Remove the front cover by pulling it straight down, as shown below. 6.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 7. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 9. Attach the front cover with the continuous paper positioned as shown below. 10. Make sure the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the edge guides are open all the way to the left and right.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Loading Continuous Paper with the Rear Push Tractor 1. Close the flap on the front cover if paper is not loaded from the front slot. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off, the tractor is installed in the rear push position, and the paper guide is removed. 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 4.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 5. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and push the blue lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the center support midway between the two sprockets.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 8. Attach the paper guide and lay it flat on the printer. Open the edge guides all the way to the left and right, then raise the continuous paper support. 9. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 2. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also make sure the tractor is installed in the pull position and the paper guide is lying flat on the printer. 3. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position. 4. Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 5. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Note: Make sure the printer is off before you insert the paper in the paper slot. If you insert the paper while the printer is on, a paper jam may occur. 7. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown in the illustrations below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 8. Fit four holes of the paper over the tractor pins on both sprockets. Then close the sprocket covers. 9. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper, then lock it in place. 10. Open the edge guides on the paper guide all the way to the left and right, then raise the continuous paper support. 11.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 13. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing the LF/FF button. (Always remove any slack from the paper; otherwise print quality may deteriorate.) 14. When the printer receives data, it will start printing at the current position without advancing the paper.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Removing paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish printing, tear off the paper supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. To feed paper forward and eject it, hold down the LF/FF button. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you are using the pull tractor; the paper could come off the pull tractor and jam the printer.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 2. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. Then set the paper-thickness lever to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. (If you are using envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page 2-24 to set the lever.) Also move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 3. Turn on the printer, if necessary. 4.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 If the first printed line on your page appears too high or low, you can use the Micro Adjust function to adjust the top-of-form position. See page 2-29 for more information. Loading Single Sheets with the Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 sheets of paper.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 3. Slide the left paper guide of the cut-sheet feeder so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. paper guides paper support 4. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 5.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 6. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 7. 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. 8. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 9.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 10. Install the paper guide with the attached stacker-support by fitting the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer. Slide the edge guides to the middle of your paper. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer receives data.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 1. Close the flap on the front cover if paper is not loaded from the front slot. 2. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper-thickness lever is set to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. (If you are using envelopes, see “Envelopes” on page 2-24 for instructions on setting the paper-thickness lever.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 4. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support to midway between the paper guides. 5.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 7. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 8. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width and lock it in place. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. If you are loading envelopes, push back the envelope levers as shown below. 9.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Loading Special Papers Follow the guidelines in this section when loading continuous multipart forms, single-sheet multipart forms, labels, and envelopes. Continuous multipart forms Except for setting the paper-thickness lever, you load continuous multipart forms the same way as ordinary continuous paper.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of labels that are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Removing continuous paper with labels To prevent labels from peeling off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps to remove continuous paper with labels from the printer: 1. Tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 To load single envelopes, follow the instructions in “Loading Single Sheets with the Paper Guide” on page 2-13. To load multiple envelopes, see “Loading Single Sheets with the High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder” on page 2-18. Note: ❏ Be sure to place the envelope printable side down and insert the top edge of the envelope into the printer first.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Switching to printing on single sheets Follow the steps below to switch from printing on continuous paper from a push tractor to printing on single sheets. Note: If continuous labels are loaded in the printer, remove them before switching to single-sheet printing. See “Removing continuous paper with labels” on page 2-24 for more information.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Switching to printing on continuous paper Follow the steps below to switch from printing on single sheets to printing on continuous paper with a push tractor. Note: To switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to printing with the front push tractor, you need to remove the front sheet guide. 1.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. 1. You may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing (the paper is at the current tear-off position). 2.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 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. 4. Tear off the printed pages. 5. Press the Pause button to turn off Micro Adjust mode.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimppaper.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 4. 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. 5. Press the Pause button to exit the Micro Adjust mode. Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel This chapter describes how to use the buttons on the control panel to control various printer functions. Buttons and Lights Button/Light Function Font button Selects one of the fonts. See “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 3-3. Font lights Indicate which font is selected.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Tear Off/Bin light Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Flashes when continuous paper is in the tear-off position. On when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. Off when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. 5 LF/FF button Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly. Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the next top-of-form position when held down.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Selecting a Font and Pitch Usually, you use your application program to select the font and pitch you want to use in a document. However, you can select one of the printer’s five fonts (in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer’s control panel, as described below.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson About Your Printer’s Default Settings The 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. The following table shows the options available for each printer setting.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Setting Options International character set for italic table (options vary depending on the country) Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1 Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Auto tear-off When auto tear-off is on and you are using continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor, the printer advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position. When the printer receives data again, it moves the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you can use all of the next page.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 I/F (interface) mode The printer has a slot for an optional interface in addition to its built-in parallel and USB interfaces. You can choose Auto (automatic), Parallel, USB or Option for the interface mode. When you select Auto, the printer automatically selects the interface that is receiving data.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Manual feed wait time The printer is set to wait 1.5 seconds between feeding sheets manually, but you can change it to 1, 2, or 3 seconds if necessary. Buzzer (beeper) The printer beeps when an error occurs. If you don’t want the printer to beep when an error occurs, turn off this setting.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Changing default settings Follow these steps to enter the default-setting mode and change the printer’s default settings: Note: ❏ To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or three pages of continuous paper that is at least 279 mm (11 inches) long and 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Locking the Control Panel Buttons You can restrict the use of buttons on the control panel using Lock-out mode. In the default Lock-out mode, you can use only the Pause, Load/Eject and Tear off buttons. If you want to change which functions are locked, see “Changing the Lock-out mode settings” below. Turning Lock-out mode on and off 1.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Micro Adjust Locked Font Locked Pitch Locked Pause Unlocked Reset Locked 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. 2. Turn on the printer while holding down the LF/FF and Pause buttons. The printer enters the Lock-out setting mode and prints the instructions.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpcp.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson The default settings (shown in bold) are consistent with Okidata Microline 320 Turbo factory settings. Note: Because the ML 320T does not have a built-in USB interface, the FX-880+ does not support the USB interface in Okidata mode. If you want to use your printer in Okidata mode, do not install the Windows® driver that came with your FX-880+.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 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 cannot fix your printer problem, see “Problems and Solutions” on page 4-2.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Light status Beep pattern Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Problem Solution f Paper Out n Pause ••• Paper is jammed in the printer. To clear the paper jam, see “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 4-15. f Pause — The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 You can also use the self test to determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem. See “Printing a Self Test” on page 4-17 for instructions. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer’s hex dump mode, described in “Printing a Hex Dump” on page 4-18. To clear a paper jam, see “Clearing Paper Jams” on page 4-15.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do Continuous paper is in the paper path. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper back to the standby position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and insert a new sheet.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 The printer does not fully eject a single sheet. Cause What to do 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. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or printer driver.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 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 position for the paper source you want to use. See “Setting the Paper Release Lever” on page 2-1. Single-sheet paper is in the paper path. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Printing position problems Wrong top-of-form position Your printing appears too high or low on the page. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 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. 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.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Cause What to do The printer is paused. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light. 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.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1-3. The printout is faint. Cause What to do The paper-thickness lever is set incorrectly for your paper.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Lines of dots are missing in the printout. Cause What to do The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. All the text is printed on the same line.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson The printer prints strange symbols, incorrect fonts, or other inappropriate characters. Cause What to do Your printer and computer are not communicating correctly. Make sure you are using the correct interface cable and that the communications protocol is correct. See “Connecting the Printer to Your Computer” on page 1-8.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Vertical printed lines are not aligned. Cause What to do Bidirectional printing, which is the printer’s standard printing mode, is out of alignment. Use the printer’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. See “Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout” on page 4-16.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 3. Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson Click the Device Manager tab. If your drivers are correctly installed, EPSON USB Printer Devices should appear on the Device Manager menu. If EPSON USB Printer Devices does not appear on the Device Manager menu, click the plus (+) sign beside Other devices to view the installed devices.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson ❏ R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 For Windows 98, try reinstalling the USB printer device driver and the printer software. First, uninstall EPSON Printer Software using the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel, then uninstall EPSON USB Printer Devices. Next, reinstall the software as described on page 1-12.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 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. During bidirectional adjustment, the printer prints three sheets of alignment patterns, labeled High Speed Draft, Draft, and NLQ (near letter quality).
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 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.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 3. Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing. If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self test.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson 4. R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimptroub.fm 11/26/01 A5 size Pass 1 To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the hex dump. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer.
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Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 Chapter 5 Product Information Safety Instructions Hot Parts Caution Symbol K This symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson ❏ 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 ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet’s ampere rating.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 Declaration of Conformity Standard model: According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson UPS (Universal Power Supply) model: According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 EPSON AMERICA, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc.
L R4C7930 shrimp.bk Rev.C shrimpprod.fm 6/25/01 A5 size Pass 1 Proof Sign-off: ABE Y. Azuma A. Nagasawa T. Takahashi ABE S. Halvorson THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.