- EPSON 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer User's Guide LQ-2170

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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady Sunflower -E Ref. Rev.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady Sunflower-E _______ _______ Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 ® EPSON 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2170 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. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 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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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Where to Get Help for United States Users EPSON provides customer support and service through a nationwide network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following support services in the U.S.
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 CompuServe® online support If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 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. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 pass 2 Contents Introduction Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . Plugging in the Printer . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 Chapter 2 pass 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading single sheets from the top . . . . . . . . . . Loading single sheets from the front . . . . . . . . . Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the tractor position and paper path . . . .
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 Chapter 3 pass 2 Using the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other control panel features . . . . . . Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . Selecting an instruction sheet language Selecting items and changing settings . Default setting item functions . . . . . Micro Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tear-Off . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 Chapter 5 pass 2 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power is not being supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sunflower-E R Rev.D A5 size Front 02/05/96 Appendix pass 2 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper alignment . . . . . . . . Printable area . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . Safety approvals . . . . . . . . CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . Interface specifications . . . . Using Commands . .
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady _______ _______ R Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Introduction pass0 Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features offering the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Introduction pass0 Options The following options are available for your printer: 2 ❏ Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673✽; Second bin, C80674✽) automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 envelopes without reloading. You can create a double bin cut-sheet feeder by combining the high capacity and second bin feeders.
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R Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Introduction pass0 How to Use This Manual This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and day-to-day operation of your printer. Chapter 4 explains how to use optional accessories with your printer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Introduction pass0 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w c Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady Sunflower-E _______ _______ Rev.D R A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 02/5/96 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow these guidelines: 1-2 ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface, close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it. ❏ Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance. ❏ Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: ❏ Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). ❏ Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer level. ❏ If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: 1-1 paper guide printer paper separator power cord (230 V version only) ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to transport your printer.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 R Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Lift the printer cover up and off. 1-2 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) 1-3 w Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. Also, the print head may become hot during use.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 3. Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 1-4 4. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on each side of the printer. 1-5 5. 1-6 Lay the cartridge flat and press gently until it clicks into place on both ends.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 6. A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 R Lift the ribbon guide and insert it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Press down on the guide until it clicks into place. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack in the ribbon. 1-6 ➁ ➀ 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 8. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots near the front of the printer; then lower it into place. 1-8 9. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 R 10. Insert the paper separator into the paper guide. 1-10 11. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. 1-11 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. c Caution: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect the appropriate end to the AC inlet on the printer’s rear panel. 4.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 R The printer prints the self test in the currently selected font. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper path guide is open. 2. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 1-12 3. For the letter quality test, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. For draft printing, hold down the LF/FF button while you turn on the printer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 4. Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow guide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 1-13new c 5. Caution: Run the self test using paper at least 360 mm (14 inches) wide; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 6. A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 R Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Make sure you adjust the edge guides to match the width of your paper. After a few seconds, the printer feeds the paper to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 1-15 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. 7. To stop the self test temporarily, press the Pause button. 8.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Use a 36-pin cable to connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel interface. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s parallel interface connector.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Installing the Printer Driver The EPSON printer driver is software that helps you take full advantage of your printer’s capabilities. The EPSON printer driver disk that came with your printer includes the driver software as well as two utilities to help you control the printer through DOS. For Microsoft Windows users Before you install the driver, make a backup copy of your driver disk. If you are running Windows 3.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Installing the driver for Windows 95 users Follow these steps to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and-play capabilities, your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE-1284 (ECP or EPP compatible) bidirectional parallel port. See your computer documentation for more information. 1.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 6. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in a disk drive. 8. If you inserted the disk in drive A, click OK. Otherwise, change the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box and click OK. 9. At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you keep the model name as shown.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Installing the driver while running Windows 95 Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 95. 1. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Next button. 5. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Then click the Next button. 6. Click the Have Disk button. 7.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Be sure to check the following: ❏ Resolution The printing resolution in dots per inch (dpi). ❏ Paper size The size of the paper loaded in the printer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 7. Select the paper source. 8. Click Options to open the option menu. You can control intensity by clicking the arrow to darker or lighter. You can control dithering by choosing None, Coarse, Fine, or Line Art. For Windows 95 users Follow these steps to select the appropriate settings: 1-20 1. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Select Settings; then click Printers. 3. Right-click on your printer icon. 4. Choose Properties.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 For DOS program users Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers. Also, DOS programs require you to select from a list of printers to install the printer driver. If the LQ-2170 is not included in the list, contact your software manufacturer to see if there is an updated driver available or select the first printer available from the list below.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/5/96 A5 size Chapter 1 pass 1 Installing the printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your computer’s disk drive. 2. From the DOS prompt, type A:SETUP (or B:SETUP); then press Enter. 3. In the screen that appears, select your printer’s name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. C:\EPUTIL appears as the default directory. You may change the directory or use the default. 4.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady _______ _______ Sunflower-E Rev.D R A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Loading single sheets from the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 Selecting the Paper Feeding Method The printer can accommodate almost any type of paper with front, rear, and bottom paper slots plus a tractor that can be mounted in two different positions—front and top. This chapter explains the various methods of paper handling and includes recommendations on the feeding methods best suited to your specific needs.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R Single-sheet position—for all single sheets (including envelopes and postcards), whether loaded from front, top, the optional cut-sheet feeders, or the roll paper holder. Front push and front push/pull tractor position—for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the front. 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position—for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the rear.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 2. Turn on the printer. Slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 2-7new 3. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 4. A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R Insert the paper firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the printer advances the paper to the loading position. You are now ready to print. 2-9 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. c Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is off.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 Loading single sheets from the front 1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and open the front cover. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 2-10 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Position the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 4. A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R While aligning the paper’s left and right edges with the edge guides, insert the paper firmly until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to the loading position. You are now ready to print. 2-12 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 Using Continuous Paper The printer’s paper-handling system allows you to load continuous paper through the front, rear, or bottom. You can print on continuous paper from 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) wide. To print on continuous paper, you need to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position. Be sure you set the paper release lever correctly. Note: The rear push tractor cannot be removed.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to feed from the bottom without obstruction.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 2. Open the front paper guide and remove it by grasping the fins on both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. 2-16 front paper guide Note: When loading multipart forms that are bound on only one side by line gluing, always use the rear push tractor. This type of form cannot be fed from the front push tractor. 3. Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting slot as shown below.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R Using the pull tractor position Before installing the tractor in the top position, you need to remove it from its current position (front) by pressing the tractor’s lock tabs while you lift it off the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer. 3. Grasp both ends of the clear plastic paper-tension unit, raise the front of the unit, and lift it off the printer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 4. Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting slot as shown below. 2-19nn To remove the tractor unit, hold down its lock tabs, tilt it back, and lift it off the printer. Loading the front push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the front paper guide as shown below. Make sure the tractor is in the front mounting slot and the paper release lever is set to the front push tractor position.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 3. A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks backward. 2-21 4. Position the left sprocket as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position. 2-22 5. Lock the sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins. 2-23 7. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place. 9. Attach the front paper guide. 2-24 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper exit path.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. ❏ You can also advance the paper to the loading position by pressing the Load/Eject button. ❏ Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 3. Make sure the paper release lever is set to the rear push tractor position. 2-26 4. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks forward.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 5. A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer as shown below. (Printing starts at the “0” mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 2-28 15 6. 10 5 0 -5 Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place. 9. Attach the printer cover and paper guide. Note: Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 2-30 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 R Loading the pull tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 3. Make sure the tractor is in the pull tractor position and the paper release lever is set to the pull tractor position. 2-31 4. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks forward.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale at the rear of the tractor as a guide. (Printing starts at the “0” mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 2-33 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Open the sprocket covers and insert paper from either the top, rear, or bottom paper slot.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 9. R Attach the printer cover and paper guide. Note: Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 2-35 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 Loading the push/pull tractor To use the push and pull tractors in combination, you must first purchase the optional pull tractor. See Chapter 4 for more information on printer options. Note: The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed. To load paper in the tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tractor is in the push/pull tractor position and the paper release lever is set to either the front push or rear push tractor position. 2.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 8. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 9. Raise the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. c R Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Note: ❏ Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 c Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before pressing the Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the push tractor in the front or rear position, you can easily switch between continuous and single-sheet printing without removing the paper.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 You can now load single sheets as described in “Using Single Sheets,” earlier in this chapter. Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets back to continuous paper, follow these steps: 1. If a single sheet is in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. 2. Move the paper release lever to the push or pull tractor position. The printer advances the continuous paper to the loading position when it receives data.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 Adjusting the paper thickness lever Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper according to the table below.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 Multipart forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in both the front and top paper slots. You can load continuous multipart forms from the front, rear, and bottom. Note: Use only carbonless multipart forms. You can use multipart forms of up to five parts, including the original. Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 02/05/96 Labels When selecting labels for printing, always choose the type mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Do not try to print labels as single sheets because the shiny backing sheet does not feed properly. Load labels from either the front or bottom (not rear) paper slots with the tractor in the pull tractor position.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 2 pass 1 Envelopes You can load envelopes only from the top paper slot, following the guidelines below: ❏ Always set the paper thickness lever to position 2 to 6 to match the thickness of the envelope. ❏ Always feed an envelope by pushing the wide edge into the printer until it meets resistance. c Caution: ❏ Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions. ❏ Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady Sunflower-E _______ _______ Rev.D R A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . Other control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-6 Changing the Default Settings . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 This chapter covers basic operation of your printer, including the control panel lights and buttons, the printer’s default settings, and other functions. Control Panel The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor the current status of the printer, and the buttons let you control many printer settings.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 3 R pass 1 Tear Off/Bin (two lights, green) The Tear Off/Bin selection status is displayed by two lights: Tear off position Bin 1 Bin 2 Card = Flashing, = On, 3-2 = Off * Both lights are off when continuous paper is not in the tear-off position. * You can print postcards in Card mode.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Pitch (three lights, green) The pitch selection status is displayed by three pitch lights: 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS (Proportional spacing) = On, = Off Note: All of the lights above are on when a fatal error occurs. Buttons Operate Press this button to turn the printer on or off. Pause Press this button to temporarily stop printing and to resume printing.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 LF/FF (line feed/form feed) Press this button briefly to feed the paper forward one line. Hold the button down to eject a single sheet of paper or advance continuous paper to the top of the next page. You can also use this button to load a single sheet of paper from the cut-sheet feeder or to feed continuous paper from the standby position to the loading position.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 Other control panel features The control panel also gives you to access to several other functions. To activate the functions listed below, turn on the printer while pressing one of buttons, as follows: 3-6 Load/Eject Performs a letter quality self test. See Chapter 1 for details. LF/FF Performs a draft self test. See Chapter 1 for details. Pitch Activates the Default Setting mode. See “Changing the Default Settings” in this chapter.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Changing the Default Settings The default settings control many basic functions of the printer. While you can control many of these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel through the Default Setting mode. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pitch button while turning on the printer. The printer prints an instruction sheet.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any additional items you want to change. Each time you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer saves the settings you selected. 4. When you finish changing the settings, turn off the printer. The following table lists the items you can change and their available settings. Each item is described in the following section.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 Item Settings Skip-over-perforation On, Off Auto tear off On, Off Auto line feed On, Off Auto CR *2 On, Off AGM *2 On, Off 0 slash On, Off Buzzer On, Off Roll paper On, Off A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 *1 One of the fonts selected in the Default Setting mode corresponds to Other on the control panel. The following fonts are not selected in the Default Setting mode: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, and Script.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Font You can select 6 fonts in Default Setting mode. The following fonts are indicated on the control panel and can’t be selected by default settings: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, and Script. Page length for front and rear tractor For paper fed through the front or rear tractor, you can set the page length to one of the following: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, or 17 inches.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 Auto interface wait time The printer determines which interface is receiving data and switches to that interface until the end of the print job (when no data is received from the selected interface for the amount of time specified). You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. Input buffer The input buffer stores data sent from your computer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Auto line feed When auto line feed is on, the printer accompanies each carriage return (CR) code received with a line feed (LF) code. Auto carriage return When the auto carriage return feature is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J (n/180-inch line feed) code is accompanied by a carriage return (CR) code and the printer moves the next print position to the left margin.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 Micro Adjust The micro adjust feature allows you to move paper forward or backward in 1/360-inch increments. You can use this feature to adjust the loading and tear-off positions. This section explains how to use micro adjust. See the next section for information on adjusting the tear-off position. The loading position is the position of the paper after it has been automatically loaded by the printer.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 4. Press the Load/Eject[↑] button to move the loading position down on the page, or press the LF/FF[↓] button to move the loading position up on the page. 3-6anew For continuous paper, mark a point 6.5 mm above the perforation and position the paper as shown. This gives you an 8.5 mm margin. margi3 6.5 mm 8.5 mm Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and maximum loading position.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 5. A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 Press the Pause button or send data to the printer to leave the micro adjust mode. Note: For both cut sheet and continuous paper, the printer remembers this new position even after it has been turned off and back on. Tear-Off After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off feature to advance continuous paper on the push tractor to the tear-off edge of the printer. You can then easily tear off printed sheets.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Using auto tear-off mode When you select the auto tear-off mode default setting, the printer advances continuous paper to the tear-off position when you finish printing. The printer advances paper to the tear-off position only when the printer receives a full page of data or a form-feed command and no more data is received for three seconds. Select tear-off using the Default Setting mode as described earlier in this chapter.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 3 02/05/96 pass 1 Using the Tear Off/Bin button Whether or not the printer is in auto tear-off mode, you can use the Tear Off/Bin button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off position by following the steps below: 1. Make sure printing has finished. Then press the Tear Off/Bin button until the two lights on the control panel start flashing. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge. 2. Tear off all printed pages.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 3 pass 1 Barcode Printing Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. See the Appendix for more information about the Barcode Print command.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady _______ _______ Sunflower-E Rev.D R A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder Assembling the double bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with your printer, including cut-sheet feeders, a pull tractor, a roll paper holder, and interface cards. Cut-Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer. Printer model High capacity (Bin 1) Second bin (Bin 2) LQ-2170 C80673✽ C80674✽ The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 3. R pass 1 If the standard tractor is installed in the pull tractor position, remove it. If the optional pull tractor is installed, remove it. In either case, make sure the paper tension unit is not installed. Note: Store the paper guide and optional pull tractor in a safe place; you will need them if you remove the cut-sheet feeder. 4. Move the printer head to the ribbon installation position. w 5.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder Load paper using the high capacity cut-sheet feeder as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Push down the center support. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the arrow mark on the back side of the center support. Next, slide the right paper guide to match the width of your paper. Slide the paper stacker midway between the paper guides. 4-2 3.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 4. R pass 1 Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the side and bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. c Caution: Do not use labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 5. Insert the paper along the left paper guide. 6. Adjust the position of 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. 7.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet feeder You can connect the high capacity cut-sheet feeder to the second bin cut-sheet feeder to create a double bin cut-sheet feeder. See the cut-sheet feeder option manuals for more information. You cannot use the second bin feeder without the high capacity feeder. 1. Install the assembled double bin cut-sheet feeder on the printer. See “Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder” in the previous section. 2.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D R A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 Switching to the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any printed continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages. 3. Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 4.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 Pull Tractor The optional pull tractor (C80032✽) provides optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country.) The pull tractor is especially useful with continuous multipart forms. For best results, use the optional pull tractor along with your standard tractor installed in the front push tractor position. See Chapter 2 for instructions.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D R A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 7. Fit the paper to the pull tractor’s sprocket. 8. Move the paper release lever to the pull tractor position and use micro adjust, described in Chapter 3, to remove any slack in the paper. 9. Move the paper release lever back to the push tractor position. 10. Attach the paper guide and printer cover. Raise the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 2. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer. 4-6 c 3. Caution: Be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder when lifting the printer. Only the printer’s weight holds it in place. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the paper roll. 4-7 4.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 5. R pass 1 Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it into the printer path until you feel resistance. Note: Use the rear push tractor paper path as shown below. rear push tractor paper path 6. Install the paper guide and the printer cover. 7. Turn on the printer. The roll paper loads automatically.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D A5 size Chapter 4 02/05/96 pass 1 Interface Cards 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 in all countries.
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Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 2. R A5 size Chapter 4 pass 1 Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. 4-10 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure you fully insert the connector at the back of the interface card into the printer’s internal socket. Then re-insert the screws and tighten them. 4-11 To remove the interface card, reverse the steps above.
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L Sunflower-E Rev.D 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 4 pass 1 The C82305✽ or C82306✽ serial interface card To use the C82305✽ or C82306✽ serial interface card, see the sections below to set the correct baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see the C82305✽ or C82306✽ interface card manual.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady _______ _______ Sunflower -E Rev.E 02/05/96 R A5 size Chapter 5 pass 2 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower -E Rev.E 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 5 pass 2 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 5-2 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper as well as the paper guide and tractor unit. Also remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet feeders, if installed. 2. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case. 3.
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Sunflower -E Rev.E 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 5 pass 2 Replacing the Ribbon When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Use the EPSON ribbon cartridges listed below for best results. Genuine EPSON ribbons are designed to work properly with your EPSON printer; their high quality ensures proper operation and a long life for the print head and other printer parts. Using any other ribbon may damage your printer.
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L Sunflower -E Rev.E 02/05/96 A5 size Chapter 5 pass 2 Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 5-4 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. Remove the paper guide. 4. Remove the optional pull tractor, cut-sheet feeder, or roll-paper holder if installed. 5.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady _______ _______ R Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Power is not being supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The print is faint or uneven . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 Most printer problems have simple solutions. You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See “Running the Self Test” in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the problem probably lies in the computer, software, or interface cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or qualified service person for assistance.
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Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet. Printing See this section if you have problems printing.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and then abruptly stops printing. Turn off the printer and let the print head cool. Then, check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. Try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer. The printer beeps several times. An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again.
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Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 The paper thickness lever may not be set properly. See “Adjusting the paper thickness lever” in Chapter 2. Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing in random positions. Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 The print position is not what you expect Printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page. You can adjust the loading position using the LF/FF button in the micro-adjust mode. See “Micro Adjust” in Chapter 3.
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Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 4. You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch page, try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose single sheets. Page length does not match the length of the paper. Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Be sure you’re using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Make sure that the printer cover is closed. Paper does not eject completely. Use the LF/FF button to eject the page. Make sure the printer cover is closed. The paper may be too long.
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Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed. Make sure your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned with each other.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 Options See this section if you have problems with optional equipment. The paper does not feed properly with the cut-sheet feeder The paper does not feed. The cut-sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed. Reinstall it as described in Chapter 4. You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeder’s bin. Make sure the bin contains no more than 150 sheets. Paper may be jammed near the print head. Look for a paper jam and remove it.
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Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 The paper feed is crooked. The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper. There may be too much paper in the stacker. Make sure the paper guides are set correctly and your paper is the proper size and quality. See the Appendix for paper specifications. One page of your document has printed on two pages. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in your software are correct.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Chapter 6 pass 0 Continuous paper does not feed properly when using the pull tractor with the push tractor Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are not aligned correctly. When using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on both are positioned evenly. The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady Sunflower-E _______ _______ R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Appendix Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Printer Specifications . . Printing . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . Paper alignment . . . . Printable area . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . Safety approvals . . . CE marking . . . . . . Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Quality Characters per inch Characters per second High speed draft 10 440 Draft 10 12 15 330 396 495 Draft condensed 17 20 283 330 Letter quality 10 12 15 110 132 165 Letter quality condensed 17 20 189 220 * The paper thickness lever position or an overheated print head may slow down the printing speed.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Printable columns: Character sizes Maximum printed characters per colum 136 163 204 233 272 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi condensed 20 cpi condensed Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics Line spacing: 1/6 inch or programmable in increments of 1/360 inch Paper feed speed: 45 msec in 1/6-inch feed 0.127 m/sec. in continuous feed (5.0 inches/sec.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Paper Single sheets (CSF): both front and rear entry Width: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Length: Front: 147 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) Rear: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Thickness: 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch) Weight: 52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) Single sheets (multipart)*: both front and rear entry Width: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Length: Front: 147 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 Postcards*: pass 2 both front and rear entry Width: 105 to 148 mm (4.13 to 5.83 inches) Length: Front: 148 mm (5.83 inches) Rear: 105 to 148 mm (4.13 to 5.83 inches) Thickness: 0.22 mm (0.0087 inches) Weight: 192 g/m2 (51 lb) *Use under normal operating conditions.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Continuous paper with labels: Label size: 23.8 × 63.5 mm (15/16 × 2.5 inches) minimum Base sheet width: 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) Base sheet length (one page): 101 to 559 mm (4 to 22 inches) Base sheet thickness: 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) Total thickness: 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inch) Label weight: 68 g/m2 (17 lb) Roll paper: A-6 front and bottom entry rear entry only Width: 216 ± 3 mm (8.5 ± 0.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Paper alignment Front paper alignment Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. margi2 Rear paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: a-1 B A A Printable area B Printable area C B C A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). For single sheets, the maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches); however, the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). For single sheets wider than 351.4 mm (13.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Roll paper: A B a-2 Printable area A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8 inches).
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Dimensions: 639 mm (W) × 402 mm (D) × 257 mm (H) Weight: Approx. 13 kg Electrical 120V model: Rated voltage: AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current: 1.0 A* Power consumption: Approx. 62 W (self test in draft mode, 10 cpi) Insulation resistance: 10MΩ min (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) Dielectric strength: AC 1000 Vrms.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Insulation resistance: 10 MΩ min. (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) Dielectric strength: AC 1500 Vrms. 1 min. (between AC line and chassis) *Maximum 1.3 A depending on the character type.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 230 V model: Safety standards: EN 60950 (TÜV, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, FIMKO) EMI: EN 55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B Acoustic noise: Level: Approx.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Parallel interface (forward channel) Transmission mode: 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent Synchronization: STROBE pulse Handshaking: BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device) The following table lists the parallel connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals. Pin no.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Pin no. Signal name GND In/Out Description 13 SLCT 28 Out Always HIGH when the printer is on. 14 AFXT 30 In Not used. 31 INIT 30 In Set LOW to initialize the printer. 32 ERROR 29 Out This signal is LOW when the printer is in an error state. 36 SLIN 30 In Not used. 18 Logic H - Out This line is pulled up to +5V through 3.9 kΩ resistance. 35 +5V - Out This line is pulled up to +5V through 3.3 kΩ resistance.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 Extensibility request: 00H: 04H: pass 2 The printer responds to the extensibility request in the affirmative when the request is 00H or 04H, which means: Request nibble mode of reverse channel transfer Request device ID in nibble mode of reverse channel transfer The following table lists the parallel connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals. Pin no. Signal name 1 GND In/Out Description HostClk 19 In Strobe pulse.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Pin no. Signal name 14 GND In/Out Description HostBusy 30 In Set LOW to indicate that host can receive peripheral device to host data. Then set high to acknowledge receipt of that nibble. Set high in response to PtrClk (nAck) low pulse to re-enter reverse data transfer phase. 31 INIT 30 In Set LOW to initialize the printer. 32 DataAvail/ DataBit-0,4 29 Out This signal is LOW when the printer is in an error state.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Using Commands Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are controlled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing on a particular place on the page, and so on. The commands your printer recognizes are listed in this command summary. Some software programs let you send these commands yourself.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Commands Arranged by Topic General operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC @ 64 40 Initialize Printer ESC U 1/0 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC EM n 25 19 Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n = “1” Select bin 1 of CSF n = “2” Select bin 2 of CSF n = “R” Eject a sheet ASCII Dec. Hex.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Page format ASCII Dec. Hex.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Print position motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC $ n1 n2 36 24 Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position n = n1 + n2 × 256 n: Specifies print position from left margin in defined units ❏ ESC \ n1 n2 92 5C Set Relative Horizontal Print Position n = n1 + n2 × 256 n: Moves current print position in defined units ❏ A-20 Before you define the unit, the default is 1/60-inch for this command.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC B nn 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 VT 11 0B Tab Vertically ESC J n 74 4A Perform n/180-inch Line Feed ASCII Dec. Hex.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 A-22 pass 2 ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC P 80 50 Select 10.5 point, 10 cpi ESC M 77 4D Select 10.5 point, 12 cpi ESC g 103 67 Select 10.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Font enhancement ASCII Dec. Hex.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Character handling A-24 ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC : 0 n 0 58 3A Copy ROM to RAM n = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 9 n: Typeface ESC R n 82 52 Select an International Char. Set n = 0: USA 8: Japan 1: France 9: Norway 2: Germany 10: Den. II 3: UK 11: Spain II 4: Denmark 12: L. Amer.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 ASCII Dec. Hex.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 A-26 pass 2 ASCII Dec. Hex.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Spacing ASCII Dec. Hex.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Bit image A-28 ASCII Dec. Hex.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 Barcode ASCII Dec. Hex.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 ASCII Dec. Hex. Description c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: A check digit is not added by the printer 1: A check digit is added by the printer Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The HRC is added by the printer 1: The HRC is not added by the printer Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−7 = Not used Barcode data Barcode data corresponds to the barcode symbology.
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Sunflower-E R rev.D A5 size Appendix 02/05/96 pass 2 The valid data of each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed.
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Proof Sign-off: Nishi Grady _______ _______ Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Index pass 0 Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on specific commands, see the Appendix.
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L Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 Index pass 0 E L Edge guides, 1-12−13, 2-4 front, 2-6 Eject.
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Sunflower-E rev.D A5 size 02/05/96 P Paper, continuous. See Continuous paper envelopes, 2-29 feeding methods, 2-2−23 labels, 2-28 multipart forms, 2-27 postcards, 2-29 removing from tractor, 2-23 reverse feeding coution, 2-23 roll, 2-29, 4-9−11 single-sheets.
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EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON UK LTD. 20770 Madrona Ave. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, P.O. Box 2842 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Torrance, CA 90509-2842 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (800) 922-8911 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (310) 782-5220 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A. Zülpicher Straße 6, 68 bis, rue Marjolin 40549 Düsseldorf Germany 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: (0211) 56030 Phone: 33.1.40.87.37.
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