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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum Adonis _______ _______ _______ _______ A5 size 97/04/15 Rev.E Front pass 0 R f-r01 ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LQ-670 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.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/15 Rev.E Front pass 0 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 R Front pass 0 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.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/15 Rev.E Front pass 0 Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. iv ❑ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❑ Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❑ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 ❑ R Front pass 0 Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/15 Rev.E Front pass 0 For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 R Front pass 0 Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 3 Rev.E Front pass 0 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . . Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . .
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 5 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . Loading paper manually from the sheet guide . . . . . Roll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Appendix A Front pass 0 Specifications Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Interface Specifications . . . . . . Forward channel . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis A5 size 97/04/15 Appendix C Rev.E R Front pass 0 Contacting Customer Support For United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faxon EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Introduction pass 0 Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers high performance with a wide range of features in a compact design. You will find the same high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Introduction pass 0 ❏ Software, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility, that lets you change printer settings quickly and easily ❏ Bidirectional communication with IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode support. Options The following options are available for your printer: 2 ❏ High Capacity (C80678✽) and Second Bin (C80679✽) cut-sheet feeders. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of plain paper without reloading.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Introduction pass 0 How to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapter 2 describes how to set up your software, which includes a printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems and the EPSON Remote! printer utility for DOS.
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Introduction pass 0 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.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Chapter 1 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . Installing the knob . . . . . . . Installing the ribbon cartridge Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 This chapter describes how to set up your printer and connect it to your computer. Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: paper guide printer knob ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It should always be transported in its original packaging or equivalent materials. c Caution: ❑ Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn on the printer. ❑ There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use at another voltage.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 Note for French-speaking users: Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contact où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Assembling the Printer 1 Installing the knob Insert the knob into the hole on the side of the printer and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Then firmly push in the knob.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. To install the ribbon cartridge, remove it from its packaging and then follow these steps: 1. Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on its left side. A4,54 w 1-6 Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer.
2. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Slide the print head to the middle position where the front metal plate is indented as shown below. 1 A5 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches in the cartridge holder. A52 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely. A53 6. 1-8 Close the printer cover.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Attaching the paper guide To attach the paper guide, slide the slots on the paper guide all the way onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below. 1 A9 Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the top of the Operate button is flush with the raised tabs on either side of the button. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer To connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces described on page 5-19.
3. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 1 A11 4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. A12 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If the cable has a ground wire at the computer end, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.) Now see Chapter 2 for instructions on installing and using the printer driver.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software 2 For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play Installing the printer driver using My Computer Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 The EPSON printer driver disk that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software and a printer utility. A printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 3. First turn on your printer and then turn on the computer. Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 4. If you use a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the New Hardware Found screen. R 2 Note: If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen, follow the instructions under “Installing the printer driver using My Computer” on page 2-4. 5. Make sure the screen displays your printer model name.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 Installing the printer driver using My Computer If you have trouble installing the printer driver using the plug-and-play feature, follow the steps below to install it. 1. Make sure Windows 95 is running. 2. Double-click the My Computer icon. 3. Click Printers. 4. Double-click the Add Printer icon. You see the Add Printer Wizard screen. fig2 2-4 5. Click the Next button. 6. Select the local or network printer setting; then click Next.
7. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Click the Have Disk button to indicate you will install the driver supplied with your printer. The following screen appears: 2 fig4 8. Insert the printer driver disk in a disk drive. 9. 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. 10. Select EPSON LQ-670 ESC/P 2, and click the Next button. 11.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 12. You can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you keep the model name as shown. Select the Yes or No radio button to indicate whether you want to use the printer as the default printer for Windows 95 applications. 13. Click Finish. The program copies the files to your hard disk and adds an icon to the Printers folder using the printer model name or the name you selected.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. The access method explained below is typical for many Windows applications, but the way you access your printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 Checking and changing printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings on the Paper and Graphics menus are appropriate for the kind of document you want to print, and change settings as needed. When you are finished making changes, click OK to apply the settings, or click Restore Defaults to return the settings to their factory defaults. Paper menu ❏ Paper size Select the size of the paper loaded in the printer.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 R For Windows 3.1 Users Installing the printer driver using Program Manager 2 Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for Windows 3.1. 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert the printer driver disk in a disk drive. 3. Choose Run from the File menu. The following dialog box appears: new-1 4. Type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP) and click OK. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 Windows will now use the LQ-670 as its default printer on port LPT1. If you need to change the default printer or the port assignment, use the Control Panel Printers utility. Using the printer driver Before you start printing, you should make sure that the printer driver settings match your document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Windows 3.1 Control Panel, the settings you make apply to any Windows applications you open afterward. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 2 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. 3.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 ❏ Paper Source Click the paper source you want to use. ❏ Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. The diagram on the screen changes according to the orientation you select. To access the following settings from your application, you may need to click Printer, Setup, Options, or some combination of these buttons. If you accessed the driver from the Control Panel, click Options to access these settings.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 R Choose the EPSON LQ-670 printer at the appropriate step in the procedure.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Chapter 2 pass 0 Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility The EPSON Remote! utility is included with the printer. This utility allows you to change the printer’s default settings from your computer. Installing the printer utility Follow the steps below to install the EPSON Remote! utility. 1. Insert the printer driver disk in a disk drive. 2. At the DOS prompt, type A:\SETUP (or B:\SETUP) and press Enter. 3. At the next screen, select your printer and press Enter.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Chapter 3 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 Your printer can print on a wide variety of paper types, including single sheets, continuous paper, multi-part forms, labels, envelopes, postcards, and roll paper. This chapter explains how to use these paper types with your printer. Note: See Appendix A for detailed specifications on the paper types the printer can use.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Paper-feeding methods and paper types The table below shows which paper-feeding method to select for each paper type. You use the paper release lever to select the paper-feeding method: for tractor feeding or feeding, as described in the next section.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 Setting the paper release lever You use the paper release lever to set the paper path you want the printer to use. The paper release lever has two positions: tractor feeding and for for single-sheet feeding, as explained below. A13 Single-sheet feeding position − for loading single sheets (including envelopes and postcards) from the paper guide, the optional cut-sheet feeder, or the optional roll paper holder.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever You need to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. When you print on ordinary single-sheet or continuous paper, set the lever to the “0” position on the scale as shown below.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 The following table provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate lever position for the type of paper you are using.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Follow these steps to load single sheets: 1. Make sure that the printer is off and the paper guide is attached as described in Chapter 1. Then close the sprocket covers and push down the sprocket lock levers to lock the sprocket units in place. 3 A14 2. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position as shown below. Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set to “0” if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. A15 3.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 4. Slide the right edge guide until it rests against the guide mark, as shown below. A16 guide mark 5. While adjusting the left edge guide to match the width of your paper, insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Be sure to load your paper printable side up. After a few seconds, the printer automatically advances the paper to the loading position. The printer is ready to accept data from your computer and print.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R After printing a sheet, the printer ejects the printed sheet onto the paper guide and the Paper Out and Pause lights come on. If you are printing a multiple-page document, remove the printed sheet and insert a new sheet into the paper guide. The printer automatically advances the paper and resumes printing. Note: If the printer does not eject the printed sheet, press the Load/Eject button.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 Positioning your continuous paper supply When you load continuous paper, make sure you align your paper supply with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Loading continuous paper with the tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Set the paper release lever to the tractor position, as shown below. Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set to “0” if you are using ordinary continuous paper. 3 A20 2. Slide the edge guides as far apart as they go.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 3. Release the sprocket lock levers by pushing them up. A22 4. Facing the back of the printer, position the left sprocket unit so that the sprocket pins are to the left of the “0” on the scale and the arrow mark on the printer. Then push down the lock lever to lock the sprocket in place. arrow mark A23 scale Note: Printing starts at the arrow mark on the printer and the “0” mark on the scale.
5. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Slide the right sprocket unit to roughly match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 3 6. A24 Slide the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 7. Open the sprocket covers. A26 8. Fit the first three holes of the continuous paper over the sprocket pins on both sides. Be sure to load your paper printable side up. A27 c 3-14 Caution: Make sure the first sheet of your continuous paper has a clean, straight edge so that it can feed smoothly into the printer.
9. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Close the sprocket covers. If necessary, unlock and reposition the left sprocket unit so that the perforation aligns with the arrow mark on the printer. Then lock the sprocket in place. 3 A28 10. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then push down the sprocket lock lever to lock the sprocket in place.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 11. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. When using continuous paper, you can use the tear-off function to tear off printed pages and save the blank pages that are usually wasted between print jobs. For more information, see the next section. Note: q You can advance the paper to the loading position by pressing the Load/Eject button.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R If the perforation between pages is not aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjust feature as described later in this chapter. c Caution: Never use the tear-off function to feed labels backwards; they may come off their backing and jam the printer.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 2. Tear off all printed pages. If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” later in this chapter. A-31 3. When you resume printing, the printer feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the top-of-form position by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R For instructions on how to activate the auto tear-off function, see “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 4 or open the EPSON Remote! utility as described in Chapter 2 and follow the on-screen instructions. While using the default-setting mode or the utility, also make sure the page length is set correctly for your continuous paper.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 Removing continuous paper 1. After you finish printing, press the Tear Off/Bin button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off position. Note: When the auto tear-off function is on, the printer advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position automatically. You can turn on the auto tear-off function by using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R You can load single-sheet multi-part forms from the paper guide or with the optional cut-sheet feeder. For instructions, see “Using Single Sheets” on page 3-6 or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder” in Chapter 5. You can load continuous multi-part forms in the same way as you load ordinary continuous paper. For instructions, see “Using Continuous Paper” earlier in this chapter.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 c 3-22 Caution: ❑ When printing on labels, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on the edge of a label can damage the print head. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications in Appendix A. ❑ Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Using Envelopes You can print on a variety of envelopes, loading them in the same way as you load single sheets: from the paper guide or with the optional cut-sheet feeder. For information on loading envelopes, read this section and see “Using Single Sheets” earlier in this chapter or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder” in Chapter 5.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 Using Postcards You can print on a variety of postcards, loading them in the same way as you load single sheets: from the paper guide or with the optional cut-sheet feeder. (For instructions on loading single sheets, read this section and see “Using Single Sheets” on page 3-6 or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder” in Chapter 5.) Before printing, set the paper thickness lever to “2.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the tractor, you can easily switch between continuous paper and single sheets (including envelopes or postcards) without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. 3 Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 4. Move the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. A32 Now you can load single sheets from the paper guide. For instructions, see “Using Single Sheets” on page 3-6. Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets to continuous paper, follow the steps below. 3-26 1. If necessary, press the Load/Eject button to eject the last printed single sheet. 2.
3. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Move the paper release lever forward to the tractor position. 3 The printer automatically advances the continuous paper from the standby position to the loading position when it receives data. Using Micro Adjust The micro-adjust feature allows you to move paper forward or backward in 1/180-inch increments. You can use this feature to adjust the loading, printing, and tear-off positions.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. If necessary, lift up the printer cover so you can see the paper position. 2. Load either continuous or single-sheet paper. (Press the Load/Eject button to load continuous paper or a single sheet from the optional cut-sheet feeder.) 3. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters the micro-adjust mode. 4.
q Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R If you want to eliminate the top margin and print at the very top of the page, adjust the loading position so that the top of the paper lines up with the raised line on the ribbon mask, as shown below. raised line 3 5. After you set the loading position, press the Pause button to turn off micro-adjust mode.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro-adjust mode. 3. If necessary, open the printer cover to check the printing position, and press the LF/FF [D ] button to feed paper forward or the Load/Eject [U ] button to feed paper backward. A34 4. 3-30 When your paper is positioned correctly, press the Pause button to turn off micro-adjust mode and resume printing.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 R Adjusting the tear-off position If your paper perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, you can use the micro-adjust feature to move the perforation to the tear-off position as follows: 1. Make sure both Tear Off/Bin lights are flashing (the paper is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 3 A35-2 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 3 pass 0 3. Press the LF/FF [D ] button to feed paper forward, or press the Load/Eject [U ] button to feed paper backward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. A36 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.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Basic Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Advanced Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Using the Default-Setting Mode . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 This chapter explains how you can use the control panel to control the basic operation of the printer and to perform more advanced operations, such as making changes to default settings or activating the printer’s quiet mode. Basic Control Panel Functions The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor the current status of the printer, and the buttons let you control many printer operations.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Lights Paper Out (red) On when the printer runs out of paper. Flashes when the paper is jammed. Pause (orange) On when the printer is not ready to print data, paper is out or jammed, or you press the Pause button to pause printing. Flashes when the printer is in micro-adjust mode or the print head is too hot.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 Tear Off/Bin (two lights, green) The printer uses the two Tear Off/Bin lights to indicate the following: f f o n n o n n The perforation of your continuous paper is at the tear-off position. The optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin feeder) is selected. The optional second-bin cut-sheet feeder (bin 2 of the double-bin feeder) is selected. Card mode is selected (for printing on postcards).
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R LF/FF (line feed/form feed) Press this button briefly to feed the paper forward one line. Hold it down to eject a single sheet 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 optional cut-sheet feeder or to feed continuous paper from the standby position to the loading position.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 Font Sample Draft Roman Sans Serif Courier Prestige Script OCR-B* Orator* Orator-S* Script C* Roman T* Sans Serif H* * If one of these fonts is selected, all three Font lights on the control panel are on to indicate that the current font was set in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. Note: The typestyle samples on the control panel are meant as guides only; printed results may differ slightly.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R When the optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, press this button to select the cut-sheet feeder bin you want to use. Select Bin 1 to use the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, and select Bin 1 or Bin 2 to use the double-bin cut-sheet feeder. To print on postcards, select Card mode by pressing this button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on. (Card mode is available only when the paper thickness lever is set to “2” or higher on the scale.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 Bidirectional adjustment = Pause Turns on the bidirectional adjustment mode, which allows you to correct printing alignment problems. See “Using Bidirectional Adjustment” in Chapter 7 for details. Hex dump = Load/Eject + LF/FF Prints the data sent to the printer in hexadecimal code, which helps experienced users determine the source of some printing problems. See “Using Hex Dump Mode” in Chapter 7 for details.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Using the Default-Setting Mode 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. For a detailed description of the settings you can change in the default-settings mode, see the next section.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 Option Settings Character table Standard model: Italic, PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC861, BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8 All other models: Italic, PC437, PC437 Greek, PC850, PC852, PC853, PC855, PC857, PC864, PC866, PC869, ISO Latin 1T, ISO 8859-7, MAZOWIA, Code MJK, Bulgaria, Estonia, PC774, ISO 8859-2, PC866 LAT. International character set for Italic table Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Skip-over-perforation This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page. Because most application programs set their own top and bottom margins, you should use this feature only if you cannot set your top and bottom margins using your application.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 I/F (interface) mode The printer has space for one optional interface in addition to its built-in parallel interface. You can choose automatic, parallel, or optional for the interface mode. When you select auto, the printer automatically selects the interface that is receiving data, and uses that interface until the end of the print job. This setting allows you to share the printer among multiple computers without changing the interface mode.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R 0 slash The zero character has a slash (0) when this feature is on; it has no slash (0) when this feature is off. The slash allows you to easily distinguish between an uppercase letter “O” and a zero. High speed draft In high speed draft mode, the printer prints up to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch) when the Draft font is selected. If you select normal speed draft, it prints up to 250 cps at 10 cpi when Draft is selected.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode) When AGM is on, the printer can use advanced graphics commands like those available in ESC/P 2 mode. This feature is available only in IBM emulation mode. The default setting is Off. Font In the default-setting mode, you can select from these six fonts: OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Script C, Roman T, and Sans Serif H.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 R 1. Make sure paper is loaded, then turn off the printer. While holding down the Font button, press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection sheet. 2. Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language you want, as described on the language selection sheet. 3.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 4 pass 0 Using Quiet Mode In quiet mode, the printer makes less noise when it prints. However, printing in quiet mode reduces the printing speed. To turn on quiet mode, hold down the Font and Condensed buttons and press the Operate button to turn on the printer. To turn off quiet mode, press the Operate button to turn off the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Chapter 5 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder Loading paper manually from the sheet guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with your printer, including cut-sheet feeders, 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-670 C80678✽ C80679✽ The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country. Contact your local EPSON dealer for the part number in your country.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R You can load up to 150 single sheets of paper, 40 single-sheet multi-part forms, 25 envelopes, or 50 postcards in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin feeder). You can load an additional 50 single sheets in the second-bin cut-sheet feeder (bin 2 of the double-bin feeder). With the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, you can load two different types or sizes of paper at one time. Note: For detailed paper specifications, see Appendix A.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 3. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 4. Hold the cut-sheet feeder by placing your hands on both sides of it. While holding down the buttons on both sides, fit the notches on each side of the feeder over the mounting posts on the printer. Lower the cut-sheet feeder until it rests on the printer. A55new 5-4 5. Remove the paper guide from the front of the printer.
7. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Pull out the sheet guide extension until it is fully extended. (If you do not plan to stack the printed sheets, you do not need to perform this step.) A56 5 8. If you are printing on long paper, open the extension flap at the center of the sheet guide by lifting up its left side. A57 9. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer. You are now ready to load paper with your cut-sheet feeder as described in the next section.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 Note: Even when you are not using the cut-sheet feeder, you can use its sheet guide instead of the standard paper guide; simply close the sheet guide’s extension flap and push in the sheet guide extension, as shown below. A58 Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder This section describes how to load paper in the high-capacity and second-bin cut-sheet feeders.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Loading paper from the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder Load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin feeder) as follows: 1. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract to allow paper loading. A59 5 2. Release the paper guide lock levers by pulling them forward.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 3. Slide the right paper guide so that its edge is even with the guide mark on the cut-sheet feeder and push back the lever to lock the paper guide in place. Next, slide the left paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. A61 guide mark 4. Slide the center support midway between the paper guides.
5. Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the sides and bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. c 6. Adonis Caution: Do not use labels in the cut-sheet feeder. Insert the paper along the right paper guide and adjust the position of the left paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then lock the left guide in place.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 7. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. A64 8. Before printing, make sure the paper release lever is set to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the paper loaded in the cut-sheet feeder, as described on page 3-6. 9. In your printer driver software, select your paper size from the Paper Size list, and select Sheet Feeder Bin-1 from the Paper Source list.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Loading paper from the second-bin cut-sheet feeder Follow the steps below to load paper in the second bin of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder. Note: You cannot use the second-bin cut-sheet feeder without the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, although the illustrations here show only the second-bin feeder. 1. Pull both paper set levers forward, and slide the right paper guide to the guide mark and the left paper guide all the way to the left.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 2. Load a fanned stack of paper (up to 50 sheets), aligning the right edge of the paper with the right paper guide. Be sure to load the paper with the printable side up. Adjust the left paper guide and center support to fit the paper, and then push back the paper set levers to lock the paper in place. A66 3. Before printing, make sure the paper release lever is set to the single-sheet position.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder You can easily switch between continuous paper loaded from the tractor and single sheets loaded from the cut-sheet feeder without removing your continuous paper. Switching to continuous paper Follow the steps below to switch to continuous paper loaded from the tractor. 1. If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them. 2.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 Loading paper manually from the sheet guide The cut-sheet feeder’s single-sheet loading feature allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper without replacing the paper already in the cut-sheet feeder or removing the feeder. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the paper release lever is in the single-sheet position. 2. Set the paper thickness lever to the correct position for your paper, as described on page 3-6. 3.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used in telex machines. Note: This option is available only in some countries. Installing the roll paper holder To install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the printer and make sure the paper release lever is at the single-sheet position. 2.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 3. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the roll paper holder base under the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer so the positioning pegs slide into the holes. A43 c 5-16 Caution: Take care not to drop the roll paper holder when lifting the printer. Only the printer’s weight holds it in place.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Loading a roll of paper To load a roll of paper on the roll paper holder, follow these steps: 1. 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 5 2. Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Load the roll so the paper feeds from the top of the roll and the edge of the roll paper passes under the tension lever.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 3. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide and insert it into the printer until you feel resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R 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 worldwide.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 2. Remove the screws securing the shield plate to the back of the printer and remove the plate. A46 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 reinsert the screws and tighten them.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 5 pass 0 R Using a serial interface card (C82305✽ or C82306✽) To use a serial interface card (C82305✽ or C82306✽ ), 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 your interface card manual. Selecting a baud rate You can select from the following baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 bps (bits per second).
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 6 pass 0 R Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 6 pass 0 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge If your printing becomes faint, you may need to replace the ribbon cartridge. (See Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.) If you do need to replace the ribbon, EPSON recommends the use of the EPSON Ribbon Cartridge (S015016) for best results.
2. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 6 pass 0 R Make sure the print head is at the ribbon installation position (the middle position where the front metal plate is indented), as shown below. If the print head is not at this position, move the print head to the correct position. Note: The print head moves to the ribbon installation position automatically if the printer is on and no data is sent to the printer for several seconds. A49 3.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 6 pass 0 4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. A6 5. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches in the cartridge holder.
6. Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 6 pass 0 R Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely. A8 7. 6 Close the printer cover. To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and remove any paper as well as the paper guide. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 2.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/15 Chapter 6 pass 0 c Caution: ❑ Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals can damage the printer components as well as the case. ❑ Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. ❑ Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. ❑ Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the printer mechanism. Contact your EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is needed.
Adonis _______ _______ _______ _______ Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 R Chapter 7 pass 0 Chapter 7 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Printing a Self Test 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Problems and Solutions Power supply . . . Paper handling . . Operation . . . . . Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 7 pass 0 This chapter describes what you can do if you are having problems printing. It is divided into these sections: ❑ Using the error indicators. This section describes how to use the control panel lights as error indicators so you can diagnose and fix printer problems. ❑ Printing a self test. This section explains how to run the printer’s self test to determine whether the problem lies with the printer or the computer. ❑ Using hex dump mode.
Adonis Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Using the Error Indicators 7 You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. State of panel light Beep pattern n Paper Out n Pause ••• Problem Solution No paper is loaded for the selected paper source.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 7 pass 0 Printing a Self Test Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the problem comes from the printer or the computer: ❑ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem is probably caused by your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❑ If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer.
Adonis Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically, and then begins printing the self test. A series of characters is printed. 7 Note: To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause button. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing. If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format. dump By comparing the characters printed in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes being received by the printer. If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as ASCII characters. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4.
Adonis Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Power supply 7 The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off. Cause What to do The printer’s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer immediately and contact your dealer. w Warning: Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet with the wrong voltage for your printer.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 Paper handling Single sheets loaded from the paper guide The printer does not load single-sheet paper. Cause What to do Continuous paper is in the paper path. Remove the continuous paper. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and insert a new sheet. (See Chapter 3 for information on removing continuous paper.) The paper release lever is set to the tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. 7 Cause What to do The paper guide is not properly installed. Remove the paper guide and install it as described in “Attaching the paper guide” in Chapter 1. The edge guides are not positioned correctly. Move the edge guides so that they match the width of your paper. You may not be using the right type of paper for the printer. Be sure you’re using the right type of paper.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 When the printer ejects the paper, the Paper Out light flashes and the Pause light comes on. Cause What to do The printer has not fully ejected your paper. Remove the paper by hand; the Paper Out light goes out. If you are printing a multiple-page document, insert a new sheet of paper into the paper guide. The Pause light goes out and the printer automatically loads the paper and resumes printing.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. 7 Cause What to do The paper supply is obstructed. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed by a cable or some other object. The paper supply is not aligned with the printer. Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. See “Positioning your continuous paper supply” in Chapter 3. The paper supply is too far away from the printer.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 The top-of-form position of your continuous paper varies when you print several pages. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your Check the paper size setting in your application or the printer application or the printer driver. driver may not match the size of the paper you are using. The printer’s page length setting may not match the size of the paper you are using.
A5 size 97/04/07 The printer’s page length setting may not match the size of the paper you are using. Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Check the “Page length for tractor” setting using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 4, or “Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility” in Chapter 2. The printer does not eject your continuous paper properly.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 Single sheets loaded from the optional cut-sheet feeder The platen rotates but the cut-sheet feeder does not feed the paper. Cause What to do The cut-sheet feeder is installed incorrectly. Reinstall it correctly . See “Installing the cut-sheet feeder” in Chapter 5. The paper release lever is set to the tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. (See “Setting the paper release lever” in Chapter 3.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 The cut-sheet feeder feeds more than one sheet at a time. 7 Cause What to do You may have loaded too many sheets in the bin. Remove some sheets. The high-capacity feeder (bin 1) can hold up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper, 40 single-sheet multi-part forms, 25 plain or bond envelopes, 30 airmail envelopes, or 50 postcards. The second-bin feeder (bin 2) can hold up to 50 sheets of standard bond paper. Sheets of paper are stuck together.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 When you try to load single-sheet paper manually, the printer loads the paper from the cut-sheet feeder. Cause What to do The paper was not properly loaded in the sheet guide. Load the paper in the sheet guide as described on page 5-14. One page of your document is printed on two pages. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your application software does not match the size of the paper loaded in the printer.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. Use an interface cable that meets the requirements of both the printer and computer. See page 1-10 and your computer documentation. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Make sure that your printer is properly selected in your application software. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 2.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 7 pass 0 The printer makes a strange noise and stops abruptly. Cause What to do The paper is jammed. Clear the paper jam as described on page 7-24. The ribbon is jammed because it has too much slack or it is worn out. Remove any slack from the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 6. The printer stops printing and the Pause light flashes. Cause What to do The print head is overheated.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Lines of dots are missing in the printout. 7 Cause What to do The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. w Warning: Never replace the print head yourself because other parts of the printer must be checked at the same time. Incorrect characters are printed. Cause What to do Your printer and the computer may not be communicating correctly.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 The typestyles or characters set in your application software cannot be printed. Cause What to do Your application software is not correctly configured for your printer. Make sure that your application software is correctly configured for your printer. See your application documentation. The printer does not print the font you selected using the default-setting mode, the EPSON Remote! utility, or the control panel buttons.
A5 size 97/04/07 The top margin or loading position setting is incorrect. Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Check and adjust the margin and loading position settings in your software. See the printable area specifications in Appendix A. 7 Adjust the loading position in micro-adjust mode. However, settings made in Windows applications override settings made in micro-adjust mode. See “Adjusting the loading position” in Chapter 3.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Chapter 7 pass 0 The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text. Turn off the auto line feed option in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 4, or “Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility” in Chapter 2. The line space setting in your application software is incorrect.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Printing starts lower on the page than you expect, or the bottom of a page is printed at the top of the next page. Cause What to do The lines-per-page, top and bottom margin, or form length setting is incorrect. Adjust these settings in your application software, as follows: 7 If your application software has a lines-per-page setting, set it to 66 for letter size paper or 70 for A4 size paper.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Chapter 7 pass 0 Clearing a Paper Jam To clear a paper jam, follow these steps: 1 Press the Operate button to turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is loaded in the printer, remove it as described in “Removing continuous paper” in Chapter 3. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the back of the printer. 4. Turn the knob on the right side of the printer toward you to remove the paper.
A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Chapter 7 pass 0 Follow the steps below to perform bidirectional adjustment. Note: ❑ To print the instruction sheet and alignment patterns, you need four sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or 11-inch or longer continuous paper. (See Chapter 3, “Paper Handling,” for instructions on loading single-sheet or continuous paper.) ❑ If you use single-sheet paper, be sure to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum Adonis _______ _______ _______ _______ Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 R Appendix A pass 0 Appendix A Specifications Technical Specifications Printing . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . Environmental . . . Safety approvals . . CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Appendix A pass 0 Technical Specifications Printing Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Characters per inch Quality Characters/second/line 10 cpi High speed draft 300 10 cpi Normal draft 250 10 cpi Letter quality 83 12 cpi Draft 300 12 cpi Letter quality 100 *The paper thickness lever position or an overheated print head may affect the printing speed.
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L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Appendix A pass 0 Paper Note: Use recycled paper, labels, envelopes, and postcards only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature Humidity 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F) 30% to 60% RH Paper storage conditions: Temperature 18° to 22°C (64° to 72°F) Humidity 40% to 60% RH Single sheets: Width 91 to 297 mm (3.6 to 11.7 inches) 100 to 297 mm (3.9 to 11.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 R Appendix A pass 0 Copies 1 original + 4 copies Total thickness 0.12 to 0.39 mm (0.0047 to 0.015 inches) Weight/part 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) Quality Carbonless multi-part forms with a line of glue at the top or the side of the form Continuous paper (ordinary and multi-part): Width 101.6 to 304.8 mm (4.0 to 12.0 inches) Length/page 101.6 to 559 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inches) Copies 1 original plus 4 copies Total thickness 0.065 to 0.39 mm (0.0025 to 0.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Appendix A pass 0 Envelopes: Size No. 6 No. 10 165 × 92 mm (6.5 × 3.6 inches) 241 × 105 mm (9.5 × 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches) Any differences in thickness within the printable area must be less than 0.25 mm (0.0098 inches). Weight 45 to 91 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb) Quality Bond envelopes, plain envelopes, and airmail envelopes without glue on the flap Postcards: Width 105 to 148 mm (4.13 to 5.83 inches) Length 105 to 148 mm (4.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 R Appendix A pass 0 Printable area: Single sheets A B B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0 mm (0 inches). printable area A-1 B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). The maximum printable width is 269 mm (10.6 inches). A A Continuous paper printable area A A A-2test printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 4.2 mm (0.17 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Appendix A pass 0 Labels C B C C C A-3 A A 12 mm (0.47 inches) or more B 1.2 mm (0.047 inches) or more C 3 mm (0.12 inches) or more Envelopes and postcards A A-4n printable area B B A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0 mm (0 inches). When you use the optional cut-sheet feeder, the minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inches).
Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Appendix A pass 0 Roll paper A B B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 0 mm (0 inches). printable area B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inches).
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Appendix A pass 0 Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.7 A (maximum 2.2 A depending on the character type) Approx.
Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Appendix A pass 0 Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 with D3 CSA C22.2 No.950 with D3 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V model: Safety standards EN 60950 (VDE, NEMKO) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx.
L Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E Appendix A pass 0 Parallel Interface Specifications The printer comes with a bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface and an optional interface slot.
Adonis A5 size 97/04/07 Rev.E R Appendix A pass 0 Optional Cut-Sheet Feeder Specifications The specifications below apply to both the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80678✽, bin 1) and the second-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80679✽, bin 2). Note: You can load the same types of single sheets, multi-part forms, envelopes, and postcards in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder as you load in the printer’s paper guide. You can load only single-sheet paper in the second-bin cut-sheet feeder.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix B pass 0 Appendix B Command Lists and Character Tables EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Barcode command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 IBM 2390 Plus Emulation Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6 Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Appendix B pass 0 EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes Selecting EPSON ESC/P 2 printer in your software allows you to use the most advanced font and graphics handling available. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix B pass 0 Barcode command 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.
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Appendix B pass 0 c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−7 = Not used Barcode data Barcode data corresponds to the barcode symbology. The data number of each barcode type is constant.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix B pass 0 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.
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Appendix B pass 0 IBM 2390 Plus Emulation Control Codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter with the following commands. For detailed information, see the IBM 2390 Plus reference manual.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix B pass 0 Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode When the printer is in EPSON ESC/P 2 mode, the character tables below can be selected using software commands. All character tables except the italic table are the same as the PC437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F, so only the PC437 and italic tables are shown completely. The rest of the character tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF.
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L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Appendix B pass 0 PC774 (LST 1283:1993)* ISO 8859-2* PC866 LAT. (Latvian)* Italic No character is available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix B pass 0 Characters available with the ESC ( ^ command To print the characters in the tables below, use the ESC ( ^ command. The characters in the right table are available with PC864 (Arabic) only. A-29, A-30 B International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets by sending the ESC R command.
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Appendix B pass 0 The following seven additional sets can be selected only with the ESC R command.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Grady Norum _______ _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 R Appendix c pass 0 Appendix C Contacting Customer Support For United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Electronic support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Appendix c pass 0 If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in this guide, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information: Serial number of your printer: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix c pass 0 If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information. Electronic support services You can access helpful tips, specifications, DIP switch or jumper settings, drivers, FAQs, sample files, application notes, and EPSON product bulletins 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a modem and one of the online services below.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Appendix c pass 0 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing the UK telephone numbers listed in the following sections.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix c pass 0 Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: ❏ Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products ❏ Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone.
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E Appendix c pass 0 For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User’s Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/19 Rev.E R Appendix c pass 0 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 96/12/19 Appendix c pass 0 For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after-sales services, users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Kimura Norum _______ _______ _______ Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Glossary DR, pass 0 R Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is selected in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage-return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line-feed (LF) code.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Glossary DR, pass 0 data dump See hex dump. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dithering A way of arranging dots on a page to simulate a shade or tone. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots. draft The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font. The Draft font uses fewer dots per character for faster printing.
Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Glossary DR, pass 0 R high-speed draft A draft printing mode you can select using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to produce extremely high-speed printing. See also draft and letter quality. interface The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over which print data is transmitted to the printer.
L Adonis Rev.E A5 size 97/04/07 Glossary DR, pass 0 tear off A control panel button that feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off position and then feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position. tear-off position The position the printer feeds the paper to when you press the Tear Off/Bin button or when auto tear-off mode is on. Using the micro adjust feature, you can adjust the position so that the paper’s perforation meets the printer’s tear-off edge.
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L Adonis A5 size 96/12/24 Rev.E Index pass 0 D I Default-setting mode, 4-9−15 option descriptions, 4-10−14 options table, 4-9−10 changing, 4-14−15 Dithering setting, 2-8, 2-12 DOS, 2-12−14 Double-bin cut-sheet feeder, 5-2, 5-3, 5-11−12 Draft font, 4-5 Driver.
Adonis A5 size 96/12/24 M Microsoft Windows. See Windows Micro Adjust, 3-27−32 loading position, 3-27−29 printing position, 3-29−30 tear-off position, 3-31−32 Multi-part forms, 3-20−21 O Operate button, 1-9, 4-4 Operation, problems, 7-16−18 Options, 2 cut-sheet feeders, 5-2−14 roll-paper holder, 5-15−17 interface cards, 5-19−21 Orientation setting, 2-8, 2-12 P Page length for tractor setting, 4-10 Paper continuous.
L Adonis A5 size 96/12/24 Rev.E Index pass 0 R U Release lever. See Paper release lever Remote!.
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