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Auto line feed

When the auto line feed feature is on, each carriage return
(CR) code is accompanied by a line feed (LF) code. If your
printed text is unexpectedly double-spaced, set this feature to
off. If text lines print on top of each other, set it to on.

Page length

This option is available only when you use continuous paper
with the tractor. You can set the page length to 8.5, 11, 12, or
70/6 inches (the length of A4 paper).

Auto tear off

When you use continuous paper with the push tractor, this
feature advances the paper perforation to the tear-off
position when you can easily tear off the printed pages.
When the printer receives data, it automatically reverses the
paper to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you
can use all of the next sheet. When you use the tractor to
print on labels, set this feature to off.

Tractor

When you use the tractor as a pull or push tractor, leave this
option set to Single. If you install an optional tractor and use
both tractors as push-pull tractor, set it to Double.

Interface

When this feature is set to Auto, the printer determines
which interface receives data and then 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 by the Auto interface wait time).

Set this option to Parallel only if you want the printer to
ignore data from the serial interface. Set it to Serial if you
want the printer to ignore data from the parallel interface.

Bit rate, parity bit, data length, and ETX/ACK

These options are available only when the interface is set to
Serial.

Changing the default settings

Because software settings always override the printer’s
default settings, use your software program to control the
printer, if possible. See your software manual for more
information. To change the printer’s default settings, follow
the steps below:

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in

the paper feeder.

2. Hold down the 

FONT

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enter the default-settings mode.

The printer loads a sheet of paper and prints a brief 
summary and instructions. It instructs you to select the
language that you want messages printed in (English,
French, German, Italian, or Spanish).

3. Press the 

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4. Press the 

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Summary of Contents for LX-300

Page 1: ...oman EPSON NLQ Sans Serif EPSON Draft Draft condensed Character tables 1 italic and 8 graphics character tables Character sets 13 international character sets Paper Single sheets CSF Width 210 mm 8 5 inches Length 297 mm 11 0 inches Thickness 0 065 to 0 14 mm 0 0025 to 0 0055 inches Weight 64 to 90 g m2 18 to 24 lb Quality Bond paper plain paper recycled paper Single sheets manual insertion Width ...

Page 2: ...ush tractor Push pull tractor with optional pull tractor unit Pull tractor C800301 Cut sheet feeder option C806371 Ribbon Black ribbon cartridge 8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots character 3 million characters Color ribbon cartridge S015073 Life expectancy at 14 dots character Black 1 million characters Magenta Cyan 0 7 million characters Yellow 0 5 million characters MTBF 4 000 power on hours Lifet...

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Page 5: ...teps below 1 Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in the paper feeder 2 Hold down the FONT button and turn on the printer to enter the default settings mode The printer loads a sheet of paper and prints a brief summary and instructions It instructs you to select the language that you want messages printed in English French German Italian or Spanish 3 Press the FONT button until ...

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Page 7: ...ed 6 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly 7 Re install and close the printer cover When the printing becomes faint you need to replace the ribbon cartridge To remove the old ribbon cartridge first move the print head to the center of the printer Then remove the cartridge by lifting the posts on either side and taking it out of the printer 5XQQLQJýWKHý6HOIý7HVWý The...

Page 8: ... that presents a list of printers To take full advantage of your printer s features choose LX 300 If LX 300 is not listed contact your software manufacturer for an update that includes the LX 300 Until you receive an update choose another printer as close to the top of the list as possible LX 300 LX 810 JX 80 Color LX 850 Not color EX 800 LX 800 LX 80 86 FX 850 FX 86e 800 If none of these printers...

Page 9: ... release lever forward to the continuous paper position 2 Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward 3 Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0 Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper but do not lock it Move t...

Page 10: ...ter cover do not match adjust the paper position by following the steps in Adjusting the loading position while the PAUSE light is flashing When you send more data the paper automatically feeds back to the loading position If you want to change the position where printing begins on the page adjust the loading position Printing with the pull tractor F Caution When using the pull tractor set the Aut...

Page 11: ... guide mark 10 Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with the paper feed knob Turn the knob until the perforation between pages is just above the print head Then turn on the printer The PAUSE light flashes briefly then stays off 11 Make sure the printer cover is closed When the printer receives data it begins printing automatically If you want to change the position where printing...

Page 12: ...is a different color from the rest adjust the ribbon angle Check the characters printed in red If the top edge is blue move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward If the bottom edge is yellow move the lever backward Then print another self test to check your adjustment Repeat this process until the ribbon is properly adjusted Note When you print using the color ribbon the print speed is reduced...

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