Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 DOS User's Guide Installing the Printer Driver for DOS Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Built-in Fonts and Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running a Printer Operation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Installing the Printer Driver for DOS Programs Most DOS software programs include a driver for EPSON ESC/P 2™ printers, and require you to select the printer name from a list to install the printer driver. To take advantage of your printer's advanced built-in scalable fonts and graphics handling, you need to select an appropriate driver.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Using Built-in Fonts and Character Tables Your printer has eight built-in fonts and 11 character tables (27 character tables in certain countries) that you can select using the printer’s default-setting mode as described below. The settings you choose take effect each time you turn on the printer. Available fonts are listed in the next section.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen DOS.FM Pass 2 3. _______ _______ _______ Press the R cleaning button until the following lights indicate the language of your choice: Language S B A English o n n French n o n German o o n Italian n n o Spanish o n o o = On, n = Off 4. Press the E load/eject button to print the current default font and character table, as well as the next instructions in the language you selected.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Fonts Your printer has eight built-in character fonts including two EPSON fonts: EPSON Roman T and EPSON Sans Serif H. (Roman T is similar to the Times™ font; Sans Serif H is similar to Helvetica™ . ) The table below shows the available fonts.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Scalable fonts The size of the Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, and Sans Serif H fonts can be selected from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments through your software or by sending an ESC/P 2™ command. See the documentation that came with your software for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 2. Unlock the wire clips on both sides of the interface connector, and remove the ground connector if necessary. Then disconnect the cable from the printer’s interface connector. 3. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder. c 4. Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide; for example, A4 size paper loaded short edge first.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ The printer prints an operation check page including the version of your printer’s ROM, the ink counter code, the current code page, and a nozzle check pattern. Here is a typical printout: The above sample is in black and white, but the actual test prints in color (CMYK). 8 5. Press the P power button to turn off the printer after it finishes printing the operation check page.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Problems and Solutions Most printer problems have simple solutions. Define the problem from those below and apply the recommended solutions. Print quality problems If you want to improve print quality, see the following problems and solutions.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Faint printouts or gaps Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ Clean the print heads to clear clogged ink nozzles. See “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 17. ❏ Make sure your paper is not damaged, dirty, or old. ❏ Check the B and A ink out lights. If a light is flashing, replace an ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” in your Setup & Daily Use manual.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 ❏ Clean the print heads. See “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 17. ❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility. See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 18. Printer does not print If any of the following problems have occurred, see the solutions given below. All lights are off ❏ Press the P power button and make sure the printer is on.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Note: If you’re trying to print a large image, your computer may not have enough memory to print. ❏ If the above doesn’t work, replace the ink cartridges. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” in your Setup & Daily Use manual. Paper out light is flashing or on ❏ If the S paper out light is flashing, remove the jammed paper.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Paper Doesn't Feed Correctly If any of the following problems have occurred, see the solutions given below. Paper doesn't feed Remove the stack of paper and check that: ❏ The paper isn’t curled or creased. ❏ The paper isn’t too old. See the instructions that came with the paper for more information. ❏ The paper isn’t loaded above the arrow on the left edge guide.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Paper isn't ejected fully or is wrinkled Try one or more of these solutions: ❏ If the paper doesn’t eject fully, press the E Load/Eject button. Also check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. ❏ If the paper is wrinkled when it comes out, it may be damp or too thin. Load a new stack. Note: Store any unused paper in its original package in a dry area.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen R Solomon DOS Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Ink Cartridge Problems If output quality does not improve even after cleaning and aligning the print head, you may need to replace one or both of the ink cartridges. To replace an ink cartridge before the B or A ink out light flashes, follow these steps.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 _______ _______ _______ 4. Lift the appropriate ink cartridge clamp. Dispose of the empty ink cartridge properly. 5. Remove the yellow tape seal from the new cartridge and lower the cartridge into the cartridge holder. 6. Press the ink cartridge clamp down until it locks in place. c 7. Caution: Once you install the cartridges, do not open their clamps again until you replace the ink cartridges. Otherwise, the cartridges may become unusable.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen R Solomon DOS Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Cleaning the Print Heads If print quality diminishes, use the printer’s built-in print head cleaning cycle to ensure that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines. 1. Make sure that the printer is on and the B and A ink out lights are off.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Aligning the Print Head If you find that the printed image is fuzzy or the vertical lines in your printout are not properly aligned, you may need to align the print head with the EPSON Print Head Alignment Utility. This utility aligns the print head to print images clearly. You may need to align the print head when you transport the printer or move it to a different place.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen R Solomon DOS Rev. C _______ _______ _______ A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and all the printer’s lights are off. Then unplug the power cord. 2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt. 4.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer a significant distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows: 1. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is in the home (far right) position. If not, turn on the printer and wait until the print head returns to the home position.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Character Tables These character tables are selected with the default-setting mode or by using software commands. All tables except the italic character table are the same as the PC437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F, so only the PC437 table is shown in its entirety. The rest of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 PC865(Nordic) BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 DOS.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 PC855(Cyrillic)* PC857(Turkish)* PC866(Russian)* PC869(Greek)* DOS.
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Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ PC720(Arabic)* R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 PC AR864(Arabic)* Italic No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.
L Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets with the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table.
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ R Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 3 Characters available with ESC ( ^ command To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( ^ command. The characters in the right table are available with PC864 (Arabic), PC AR864 (Arabic), and PC APTEC (Arabic).
Proof Sign-off: Yano Nomoto J.Bowen _______ _______ _______ Solomon DOS Rev. C A5 size 10/30/98 DOS.FM Pass 2 Printed in Japan 98.
