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Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Power is not being supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

The printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
The print is faint or uneven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics . . . . . . . 4-5
Printed characters are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
The print position is not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Single sheets do not feed properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Continuous paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not

feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push

tractor does not work properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous

paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

With color upgrade kit installed, printer does not

operate properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Appendix

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Summary of Contents for LX-300+

Page 1: ...s as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable forany damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those desi...

Page 2: ...rinting temporarily and resumes printing when pressed again When pressed for three seconds turns on the micro adjust mode To turn off press again Pause light On when the printer is paused Flashes when the printer is in the micro adjust mode Flashes when the print head has overheated Paper Out light On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or paper is not loaded correctly Flashes whe...

Page 3: ... the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable t...

Page 4: ... 2 Choosing a place for the printer 1 3 Assembling the Printer 1 5 Installing the paper feed knob 1 5 Attaching the paper supports 1 6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1 7 Plugging in the printer 1 10 Running the Self Test 1 11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1 14 Using the parallel interface 1 14 Using the serial interface 1 16 Installing the Printer Software 1 17 Installing the software i...

Page 5: ...elopes 2 24 About Your Printer s Default Settings 2 25 Changing default settings 2 30 Installing and Using Options 2 32 Cut sheet feeder 2 32 Pull tractor unit 2 35 Roll paper holder 2 37 Color upgrade kit 2 39 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 and 98 3 2 Accessing the printer driver 3 2 Printer driver settings overview 3 3 Using the Printer Driver With ...

Page 6: ...s not what you expected 4 6 Paper Handling 4 6 Single sheets do not feed properly 4 6 Continuous paper does not feed properly 4 7 Options 4 8 When you use the cut sheet feeder the paper does not feed properly 4 8 Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly 4 9 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor continuous paper does not feed properly 4 10 With color...

Page 7: ...marking A 13 Command Lists A 14 EPSON ESC P control codes A 14 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes A 18 Contacting Customer Support A 19 For North American Users A 20 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users A 21 For Australian Users A 24 For Singapore Users A 25 For Hong Kong Users A 26 For Philippines Users A 27 Index ...

Page 8: ...inting needs The ability to handle a wide range of paper types including continuous paper multipart forms with one original and up to four copies labels single sheets and envelopes High speed printing of up to 300 characters per second at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer driver software the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility for Microsoft Windows 95 98 or NT 4 0 that lets yo...

Page 9: ...e slots Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord If you use an extension cord with the printer make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the ex...

Page 10: ...ol may be hot Turn off the printer and let it cool for a few minutes before you touch any printer part marked with this symbol If you plan to use the printer in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this printer the building installation must be protected by a 16 amp circuit breaker Note for German speaking users Bei Anschluß des...

Page 11: ...ax machines copiers and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation 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...

Page 12: ...er E or the Earth symbol G The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Warnings Cautions and Notes This guide uses the followi...

Page 13: ...6 Getting to Know Your Printer L R4C4610 Rev C A5 size INTRO FM 6 28 00 Pass 3 Proof Sign off SEI Y Ohkawara K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi ...

Page 14: ...nter 1 5 Installing the paper feed knob 1 5 Attaching the paper supports 1 6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1 7 Plugging in the printer 1 10 Running the Self Test 1 11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1 14 Using the parallel interface 1 14 Using the serial interface 1 16 Installing the Printer Software 1 17 Installing the software in Windows 95 98 or NT 4 0 1 18 Installing the software in ...

Page 15: ... cord may be permanently attached to the printer Also the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the country of purchase be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location c Caution There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage If the label on the back of the printer does not sho...

Page 16: ...delines below when selecting a location for your printer Place the printer on a flat stable surface The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable if necessary Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid cha...

Page 17: ...uter system away from potentialsources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones Use a grounded power outlet do not use an adapter plug Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper If you plan to use a printer stand follow these guidelines Use a stand that supports at least 8 8 kg 19 6 lb Never use a sta...

Page 18: ...r Follow the steps in this section to get your printer up and running Installing the paper feed knob The first step in assembling the printer is installing the paper feed knob 1 Insert the knob into the hole on the printer s side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft 2 Push firmly on the paper feed knob until it fits against the printer case ...

Page 19: ...a K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi Attaching the paper supports You should install the paper supports before you begin using the printer 1 Raise the paper guide Hold one of the paper supports and push the tips into the notches on the edge guide 2 Repeat step 1 for the other paper support Lower the paper guide ...

Page 20: ...artridge make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet 1 Open the printer cover to the upright position then pull it up to remove it w Warning Never move the print head while the printer is turned on this can damage the printer Also if you have just used the printer let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it 2 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer ...

Page 21: ...a K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi 3 Turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install 4 Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots ...

Page 22: ...ightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place it should not be twisted or creased 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 t...

Page 23: ...e switch is pressed down 2 Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet c Caution If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match contact your dealer for assistance Do not plug in the power cord 3 If the power cord is not attached to the printer connect it to the AC inlet on the printer 4 Plug the power...

Page 24: ... properly You can run the test with either continuous paper or single sheets this section describes the easier way with single sheets 1 Makesurethe printer is turned off and the paper release lever is pushed back to the single sheet position as shown below Raise the paper guide upright c Caution You should use paper at least 210 mm or 8 1 4 inches wide to run the self test otherwise the print head...

Page 25: ...e holding down the LF FF button turn on the printer The PAUSE light flashes 3 Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper 4 Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance The printer loads the sheet automatically ...

Page 26: ...egins printing the self test 6 To stop printing temporarily press the PAUSE button 7 To end the self test make sure the printer is not printing Press LF FF to eject the sheet then turn off the printer Here is part of a typical self test printout Note If the self test did not print satisfactorily see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If it prints correctly go on to the next section ...

Page 27: ...ce Beforeyou begin place the printer upright as shown below This makes it easier to connect the cable Connect your computer to the desired interface as described below Note You can connect a cable to both interfaces the printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data Using the parallel interface You need a shielded twisted pair cable no longer than 2 meters 6 feet...

Page 28: ...llel interface Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector Note If there is a ground wire at theend of the cable attach it to theground connector at the right of the interface 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer s parallel interface If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector at the back of the com...

Page 29: ...Kauppi Using the serial interface 1 Turn off both the computer and the printer 2 Plug the serial cable connector securely into the printer s serial interface Tighten the screws on either side of the connector Note If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable attach it to the ground connector to the right of the interface ...

Page 30: ...ter Software After you connect the printer to your computer you need to install the software included on the EPSON printer software CD ROM shipped with your printer Your printer software includes Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs or drives your printer With it you can make printer settings such as print quality resolution and paper size EPSON Status Monitor 3 Windows 95 9...

Page 31: ...k creation utility button and follow the on screen instructions If you are using the diskette version of the EPSON software make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation 1 Make sure Windows 95 98 or NT 4 0 is running and the printer is off 2 Insert the printer software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive The Install dialog box appears If you are using diskette...

Page 32: ...1 or NT 3 5x Follow the steps below to install the printer software in Windows 3 1 or NT 3 5x systems Note Installing the printer software on Windows NT 3 5x may require administrator privileges Ask your administrator for more information 1 Make sure Windows is running and the Program Manager window is open 2 Insert the printer software CD ROM shipped with your printer in the CD ROM drive If you a...

Page 33: ...and using the software see Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application Choose the EPSON LX 300 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program If the list in your app...

Page 34: ...tor 2 8 Switching back to single sheets 2 10 Printing with the pull tractor 2 10 Adjusting the top of form position 2 15 Advancing the paper to the tear off edge 2 17 Printing on Single Sheets 2 20 Loading single sheets 2 20 Printing on Special Paper 2 21 Adjusting the paper thickness lever 2 21 Multipart forms 2 22 Labels 2 23 Envelopes 2 24 About Your Printer s Default Settings 2 25 Changing def...

Page 35: ...se light is on the printer is in pause mode and cannot print To print press the Pause button The Pause light turns off To enter the micro adjust mode hold down the Pause button for three seconds The Pause light will flash indicating the printer is in micro adjust mode Pause button Press the Pause button to stop the printer temporarily during printing or the self test Press it again to resume activ...

Page 36: ...n or return loaded paper to the standby position LF FF button You can press the LF FF button briefly to feed paper line by line Holding it down will eject single sheets or advance continuous paper to the next top of form position Tear Off button When using continuous paper with the push tractor pushing the Tear Off button will advance the paper to the tear off position After tearing off the printe...

Page 37: ...tion Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available selections then stop when you reach the desired font Your selection stays in effect until you change it again or turn off the printer However any font choices you make with your software will cancel your control panel selection The table below shows how the Tear Off lights appear for each selection n on o off f flashing Font FO...

Page 38: ...r sheet by sheet Use the tractor in the push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor installed in this position See the following section Are you printing on labels multipart forms or other documents that require a precise print position Use the tractor as a pull tractor See Printing with the pull tractor on page 2 10 for instructions Printing with the push tractor When using the push ...

Page 39: ...ng 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 the paper support so it is midway between the sprocket units ...

Page 40: ...ove any slack in the paper and lock it in place Now the paper is in the paper park position c Caution Use the knob on the left side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off Otherwise you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position 5 To separatetheincomingpaperfrom theprinted paper attach the paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting ...

Page 41: ...on by using the micro adjust feature See Adjusting the top of form position on page 2 15 c Caution Never use the knob to adjust the top of form position this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position 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 follow the steps in Pr...

Page 42: ...ion on page 2 18 c Caution Never use the knob to adjust the tear off position this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear off position 3 Close the paper guide cover When you resume printing the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top of form position and starts printing To feed continuous paper to the standby position where you can remove the paper press the Load Eject b...

Page 43: ...ing several pages at a time may cause a paper jam Printing with the pull tractor To load continuous paper using the pull tractor you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position as described in steps 1 through 3 below If your tractor is already installed in this position make sure the printer is off and skip to step 6 c Caution Use the knob on the left side of the printer only to clear paper...

Page 44: ...EI Y Ohkawara K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi 1 Turn the printer off then remove the printer cover the paper guide and the paper tension unit Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position 2 Squeeze the tractor s lock tabs gently and pull the tractor away from the printer ...

Page 45: ...awara K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi 3 Move the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below When you push the tractor onto the posts you should feel the notches snap into place 4 Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward ...

Page 46: ...t up Position the paper using the scale on the printer as a guide The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0 6 Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match the position of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in place Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper but do not lock it Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units ...

Page 47: ...bottom 8 To separatetheincomingpaperfromtheprinted paper attach the paper guide Hold it horizontally and fit its notches over the printer s mounting posts Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you feel it click 9 Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark 10 Attach the printer cover and ad...

Page 48: ... the page you can use the micro adjust feature to adjust the top of form position Follow these steps c Caution Never use the knob to adjust the top of form position this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top of form position Note Your top of form position setting remains in effect until you change it even if you turn off the printer The top margin setting made in some application soft...

Page 49: ...te The printer has a minimum and a maximum top of form position If you try to adjust it beyond these limits the printer beeps and stops moving the paper When the paper reaches the default top of form position the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly You can use the default position as a reference point when adjusting the top of form position To adjust the top of form position for ...

Page 50: ... the Pause button to exit micro adjust mode Advancing the paper to the tear off edge If you use the push tractor you can use the tear off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer s tear off edge when you finish printing You can then easily tear off the printed document When you resume printing the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top of form position so that you can...

Page 51: ...e length for continuous paper in the default setting mode For instructions see Changing default settings on page 2 30 When auto tear off is on the printer automatically advances the paper to the tear off position whenever it receives a full page of data or a form feed command followed by no more data Adjusting the tear off position If your paper s perforation is not aligned with the tear off edge ...

Page 52: ...r press the Load Eject U button to feed the paper forwards until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear off edge 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 5 After you set the tear off position press the Pause button to turn off the micro adjust mode 6 Tear off th...

Page 53: ... cut sheet feeder See Installing and Using Options on page 2 32 For detailed specifications on the types of single sheet paper you can use see Printer Specifications on page A 4 You can use the paper guide to load single sheet carbonless multipart forms that are fastened at the top by line gluing Insert multipart forms in the paper guide bound edge first and printable side down Loading single shee...

Page 54: ...n the printable area of envelopes see Printer Specifications on page A 4 c Caution When printing on multipart forms thicker than normal paper labels or envelopes make sure your software program settings keep the printing entirely within the printablearea Printing past the edge of these papers can damage the print head Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper you need to...

Page 55: ...good results Use only multipart forms that are joined by spot gluing or side crimping and that are free of wrinkles and waves Never load multipart forms joined by metal staples tape or continuous gluing If you need to adjust the loading position use your software program or change the loading position as described on Adjusting the top of form position on page 2 15 When you use side crimped multipa...

Page 56: ...ith the pull tractor on page 2 10 for loading instructions Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity use them only under normal operating conditions Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area See Printer Specifications on page A 4 for specifications Don t leavelabels loaded intheprinter between jobs they curl around the platen and may jam when you res...

Page 57: ...1 11 Insert the wide edge of the envelope into the printer first printable side down When you insert the envelope between the paper guides push it firmly and hold it until it feeds into the printer Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area The print head must not go past the left or right edge of the envelope...

Page 58: ...the options you can select in the default setting mode The settings are explained in detail after the table For instructions on changing the default settings see Changing default settings on page 2 30 Settings Options Page length for tractor Length in inches 3 3 5 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 5 11 70 6 12 14 17 Skip over perforation On Off Auto tear off On Off Auto line feed On Off Print direction Bi D Uni D Sof...

Page 59: ...g only if you cannot set your top and bottom margins using your application Character table Standard model Italic PC 437 PC 850 PC 860 PC 863 PC 865 PC 861 BRASCII Abicomp Roman 8 ISO Latin 1 PC 858 ISO 8859 15 All other models Italic PC 437 PC 850 PC 437 Greek PC 853 PC 855 PC 852 PC 857 PC 866 PC 869 MAZOWIA Code MJK ISO 8859 7 ISO Latin 1T Bulgaria PC 774 Estonia ISO 8859 2 PC 866 LAT PC 866 UK...

Page 60: ...ear off edge on page 2 17 for more information Auto line feed When auto line feed is on the printer accompanies each carriage return CR code received with a line feed code When this feature is on the print position moves to the next line If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return select Off Print direction You can select bidirectional printing Bi D or unidirectional printing Uni...

Page 61: ... interfaces depending on which one is receiving data Auto I F interface wait time This setting takes effect only if an optional interface is installed and the auto interface mode is selected This setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer receives data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is being sent through the other interface You can specify 10 seconds or...

Page 62: ...acter tablesas well astables for 22 other countries International character set for Italic table You can select among several international character sets for the Italic character table Each character set contains eight characters that vary depending on the country or language so you can customize the Italic table to suit your printing needs Manual feed wait time This sets the amount of wait time ...

Page 63: ... When you select Table 2 hex codes 00H to 1FX are used for control codes and 80H to 9FH are used for characters Changing default settings Follow thesteps on thenextpageto enterthedefault setting mode and change the printer s default settings Note To print the language selection and default setting mode instructions you need five sheets of A4 or letter size single sheet paper or five pages of conti...

Page 64: ...ns four pages in the language you selected The printed instructions list the default settings you can change describe how to change them and show you how the control panel lights help you make settings Follow these instructions to change the default settings using the buttons on the printer s control panel Note The arrows on the instruction sheets indicate the printer s current settings 5 When you...

Page 65: ...the cut sheet feeder 1 Make sure the printer is turned off Remove the printer cover the paper guide and the paper tension unit 2 If the tractor is installed in the pull tractor position remove it and re install it in the push tractor position 3 Make sure the paper release lever is in the single sheet position 4 Hold the cut sheet feeder in both hands and press on the latch levers Fit the notches i...

Page 66: ...Kauppi 5 Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark Next slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides 6 Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading ...

Page 67: ... up to 50 sheets of paper along the left paper guide 9 Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your paper s width Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely 10 Push the paper set levers back to clamp the paper against the guide rollers 11 Remove the paper supports from the edge guides Insert the twostacker supports packed with thecut she...

Page 68: ...on emerges from below the printer cover This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly and prevents paper jams Pull tractor unit An additional pull tractor C80030 is available as an option You can improve the performance of continuous paper handling by using two tractors at the same time This is especially useful with continuous pre printed forms multipart forms and labels When you usetwo ...

Page 69: ...t the paper is not crooked 5 Open the sprocket covers Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket units and adjust the sprocket units as necessary See Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2 5 Close the sprocket covers 6 If there is slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors turn the knob on the left side of the pull tractor to remove the slack 7 See that the paper i...

Page 70: ...e roll paper holder follow the steps below This option is not available in all countries 1 Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide 2 Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer 3 Push the paper release lever to the single sheet position c Caution Be careful to avoid dropping the r...

Page 71: ...Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder Orient the roll so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll Then turn on the printer 6 Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide for single sheets and insert it into the printer path for single sheets until you feel resistance 7 Install the paper guide Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stopsattheguide...

Page 72: ...udes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit Here s how to install the kit 1 Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper tension unit Slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it out as shown below 2 Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer with the gear facing the center of the printer Push it down firmly to fit the metal pins into the slots ...

Page 73: ... Kono SEI M Kauppi 3 Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer 4 Slide the print head to the middle of the printer then slide the plastic part on the color ribbon to the center of the cartridge 5 Turn the ribbon tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon ...

Page 74: ...er as shown then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots 7 Turn the ribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place it should not be twisted or creased 8 Replace the paper tension unit and printer cover After you install the color ribbon cartridge run the self test as described on Running the Self Test on page 1 11 ...

Page 75: ...color ribbon adjustment lever forwards If the bottom edge is yellow move the lever backwards 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 To switch to the black ribbon remove the color ribbon as shown in the manual that comes with the color upgrade kit then insta...

Page 76: ...river settings overview 3 3 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3 1 3 9 Accessing the printer driver 3 9 Printer driver settings overview 3 10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4 0 3 12 Accessing the printer driver 3 12 Printer driver settings overview 3 13 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3 5x 3 18 Accessing the printer driver 3 18 Printer driver settings overview 3 19 About the ...

Page 77: ...the printer driver may differ depending on your application See your application manual for details 1 SelectPrintSetuporPrintfromtheFilemenuofyourapplication software The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears 2 Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer Setup Properties or Options You may need to click a combination of these buttons The Properties window appears and you see t...

Page 78: ...gs on each of these menus are described below When you finish making your printer driver settings click OK to apply the settings or click Restore Defaults to return the settings to their default values Paper menu Paper size Select the size of the paper you want to use If your paper size is not included in the list click Custom and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears Orientation Sel...

Page 79: ...the resolution you select themoredetailed yourprintout will be however increasing the resolution slows printing Dithering You can leave this option set to Fine which is the default setting or select another dithering pattern depending on the kind of printout you want The display to the left of the dithering options shows the effect of your selection Intensity Movethe slider to make your printout l...

Page 80: ...losely match the colors on your screen This may make printing slower To print in grayscale click Print In Black And White Only and make sure that dithering is turned on If you do not use dithering the graphic is printed in black and white only Color rendering intent Specifies howyouwant your color images created to produce the best looking image on the printed page If you are printing a chart or u...

Page 81: ...nt with continuous paper or single sheets as described in Chapter 2 Using the Printer Print quality Select a print quality option from the Print quality list If you turn on High Speed you will enter bi directional printing mode and printing speed will increase Turning Hi speed off will return the printer to uni directional printing mode Printing speed will decrease but printing precision will impr...

Page 82: ...Theprinterisconnected directly to the host computer viatheparallel port LPT1 Your system is configured to support bidirectional communication EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button For details on the Printer Status Window see page 3 35 Whenever you monitor the printer make sure there is a checkmark in theMonitor the printing status check box Monitor...

Page 83: ...his check box to display the selected error notification Select Shortcut Icon The selected icons are displayed in the task tray on the PC screen The setting example is shown on the right window By clicking the shortcut icon you can access the Monitoring Preferences dialog easily Receive error notification for shared printers Error notification for a shared printer can be received when this check b...

Page 84: ...you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application See your application manual for details 1 Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears See Printer driver settings overview on page 3 10 for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box 2 Make sure that your printer is selected and then cli...

Page 85: ...p dialog box Resolution Click the printing resolution you want The higher the resolution you select the more detailed your printout will be however increasing the resolution slows printing This setting is available only from the Control Panel Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape The diagram on the screen changes according to theorientation you select Paper Size Select the size of the paper you...

Page 86: ...g pattern depending on the kind of printout you want Intensity Control Move the slider to make your printout lighter or darker Color The printer will print in color when there is a checkmark in this check box If you want to print in monochrome or gray scale remove the checkmark Print quality Select a print quality option from the Print Quality list If you turn on High Speed you will enterbi direct...

Page 87: ... driver may differ depending on your application See your application manual for details 1 Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears 2 Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer Setup Properties or Options You may need to click a combination of these buttons The Document Properties window appears and ...

Page 88: ...r driver settings on each of these menus are described below When you finish making your printer driver settings click OK to apply the settings or click Cancel to cancel your changes Page Setup menu Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list Paper Source Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape...

Page 89: ...tings you made on the Page Setup menu and change them if necessary Select the setting and then choose an option from the Change Setting list box Graphic Click Resolution and then choose the printing resolution from the Change Setting list box The higher the resolution you select the more detailed your printout will be however increasing the resolution slows printing Click Color Appearance and sele...

Page 90: ...ent to open the Halftone Color Adjustment dialog box Click Print Quality to select a print quality option Click Print Text as Graphics or Metafile Spooling and select On or Off in the Change Setting list box Print Quality Select a print quality option from the Print Quality list If you turn on Hi speed you will enter bi directional printing mode and printing speed will increase Turning Hi speed of...

Page 91: ... Note EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available only when Theprinteris connected directly to the host computervia theparallel port LPT1 Your system is configured to support bidirectional communication EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button For details on the Printer Status Window see page 3 35 Whenever you monitor the printer make sure there is a checkmar...

Page 92: ...this check box to display the selected error notification Select Shortcut icon The selected icons are displayed in the task tray on the PC screen The setting example is shown on the right window By clicking the shortcut icon you can access the Monitoring Preferences dialog easily Receive error notification for shared printers Error notification for a shared printer can be received when this check ...

Page 93: ...river How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application See your application manual for details 1 Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears 2 Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer Setup Properties or Options You may need to click a combination of these buttons The screen ...

Page 94: ... box Click the Halftonebutton to set the brightness and contrast input the RGB gamma or make other settings The Halftone Color Adjustment dialog box appears For details click Help in this dialog box Advanced Document Properties dialog box You can open this dialog box by clicking Options or similar button in the Document Properties dialog box Form Select the type of paper you want to use If you don...

Page 95: ...lor you can choose a color gray scale depth option from the Color Gray Scale Depth list Optimizations Click a check box to turn the corresponding option on or off Print Quality This item will appear when you click More Options Select a print quality option from the Print Quality list If you turn on Hi speed you will enter bi directional printing mode and printing speed will increase Turning Hi spe...

Page 96: ...can install the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility when you install the printer driver Before using the Status Monitor be sure to read the README file in the Disk1 folder on the driver disk This file contains the latest information on the Status Monitor Note If you install the driver by using Add Printer in the Printers folder or by using the Point and Print method Status Monitor 3 may not function pr...

Page 97: ...Printer Status window To get more detailed information on printer status you can access Status Monitor 3 from the printer software window Click the Utility tab then click EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you access the Printer Status window as described above the following window appears You can view the following information in the Printer Status window Current Status Provides you with detailed printer ...

Page 98: ...or graphics 4 5 Printed characters are not what you expected 4 5 The print position is not what you expected 4 6 Paper Handling 4 6 Single sheets do not feed properly 4 6 Continuous paper does not feed properly 4 7 Options 4 8 When you use the cut sheet feeder the paper does not feed properly 4 8 Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly 4 9 Using the pull ...

Page 99: ...or a programmer you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and computer To print a hex dump turn off the printer Next hold down the Load Eject and LF FF buttons while you turn on the printer Then send data from your computer The printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format Power Supply Power is not being supplied The lights on the contr...

Page 100: ...USE light is off but nothing is printed The software may not be installed properly Check that the software is installed properly for your printer as described in Installing the Printer Software on page 1 17 Check the software s printer settings The interface cable may not match the specifications of the printer or computer Check both ends of the interface cable Make sure the cable meets both the p...

Page 101: ...our dealer The beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on An error has occurred Turn off the printer and turn it on again If the PAUSE light stays on check for a paper jam or ribbon jam If there is no jam contact your dealer or a qualified service person If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and continuous paper make sure the paper release lever is in the correct posi...

Page 102: ... random positions Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose Re install the ribbon cartridge as described in Installing the ribbon cartridge on page 1 7 The typestyles or characters you sent with your software did not print The software may not be properly configured Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer For instructions see Chapter 3 Using...

Page 103: ...atch the length of the paper The page length setting in your application may be incorrect Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary Ifyou areusing continuous paper change the pagelengthinthe Printer Setting mode See About Your Printer s Default Settings on page 2 25 Regular gaps occur in the printout One inch skip over perforation may be set Set skip over perforation to...

Page 104: ... on page A 4 The tractor does not feed the paper The paper release lever may be in the wrong position Check that the paper release lever is pulledforward to the continuous paperposition If not turn off the printer move the lever and turn it on again The paper may have come off the tractor Reattach the paper to the tractor Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams The position of your paper supply...

Page 105: ...page from the printer Use only paper that is within the specified length range described in Printer Specifications on page A 4 Whenyou switchbetweensinglesheets andcontinuouspaper the beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on You may have tried to change the paper release lever position while paper remained in the printer Return the paper release lever to the previous position and ejec...

Page 106: ...fore loading it into the bin Remove the paper and fan it The paper feed is crooked The paper may be old or creased Use only new clean sheets of paper There may be too much paper in the stacker Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that your paper is the proper size and quality See Printer Specifications on page A 4 for paper specifications One page of printing has spread to two pag...

Page 107: ...ve slack lengthwise by rotating the paper feed knob The paper may be caught on the edge guides Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned correctly The lights on the control panel do not go on Did you install the motor in the color upgrade kit Follow the instructions in Color upgrade kit on page 2 39 The desired color or certain characters ar...

Page 108: ...al A 6 Environmental A 6 Paper A 7 Printable area A 10 Paper alignment A 12 Safety approvals A 13 CE marking A 13 Command Lists A 14 EPSON ESC P control codes A 14 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes A 18 Contacting Customer Support A 19 For North American Users A 20 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users A 21 For Australian Users A 24 For Singapore Users A 25 For Hong Kong Users A...

Page 109: ...er case and paper guide 4 If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty or dusty clean them with a soft clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water Keep the printer cover in place and lower it until it lies flat on the top of the printer to prevent water from getting inside the printer c Caution Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer these chemicals can damage the pr...

Page 110: ... any paper loaded in the printer Make sure the printer is turned off 2 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet then disconnect the interface cable from the printer 3 Attach the paper guide 4 If a pull tractor is installed remove it If any options are installed remove them and pack them in their original boxes 5 Make sure that the print head is not hot Then remove the ribbon cartridge as d...

Page 111: ...xt and graphics printing Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands Line spacing 1 6 inch or programmable in 1 216 inch increments Printable columns 80 columns at 10 cpi Resolution 240 144 dpi maximum NLQ Interfaces Standard bidirectional 8 bit parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and EIA 232D serial interface Paper feed methods Friction top p...

Page 112: ...ter tables One Italicand12 graphicalcharactertables 35 graphical character tables are available in some countries Character sets 13 international character sets and one legal character set Color printing optional Method Print ribbon shifting Ribbon color Black Magenta Cyan and Yellow Reliability Total print volume 12 million lines except print head MTBF 6 000 POH 25 duty Print head life approx 200...

Page 113: ...on characters cyan 0 7 million characters magenta 0 7 million characters yellow 0 5 million characters Draft 10 cpi 14 dots character 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Input voltage range 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49 5 to 60 5 Hz Rated current 0 6 A maximum 1 4 A depending on the character type 0 3 A maximum 0 7 A depending on the character type ...

Page 114: ... Ordinary single sheets paper guide and cut sheet feeder entry Temperature 15 to 25 C 59 to 77 F Humidity 30 to 60 RH Width Paper guide 100 to 257 mm 3 9 to 10 1 inches Cut sheet feeder 182 to 216 mm 7 2 to 8 5 inches Length Paper guide 100 to 257 mm 3 9 to 10 1 inches Cut sheet feeder 257 to 356 mm 10 1 to 14 inches Thickness 0 07 to 0 12 mm 0 0028 to 0 0047 inch Cut sheet feeder 0 07 to 0 14 mm ...

Page 115: ... to 15 lb Binding Line glued at the top of form Size No 6 165 92 mm 6 5 3 6 inches No 10 241 105 mm 9 5 4 1 inches Thickness 0 16 to 0 52 mm 0 0063 to 0 0205 inch Weight 45 to 90 g m 12 to 24 lb Width 101 6 to 254 mm 4 0 to 10 0 inches Length one page 101 6 to 558 8 mm 4 0 to 22 0 inches Copies 1 original up to 4 copies Thickness Printable area 0 065 to 0 39 mm 0 0025 to 0 015 inch Perforated edge...

Page 116: ... mm 15 16 2 5 inches minimum 2 5 mm 0 1 inch corner radius minimum Backing sheet width 101 6 to 254 mm 4 0 to 10 0 inches Backing sheet length one page 101 6 to 558 8 mm 4 0 to 22 0 inches Backing sheet thickness 0 07 to 0 09 mm 0 0028 to 0 0035 inch Total thickness 0 16 to 0 19 mm 0 0063 to 0 0075 inch Label weight 64 g m 17 lb Width 216 3 mm 8 5 0 12 inches Thickness 0 07 to 0 09 mm 0 0028 to 0 ...

Page 117: ...The minimum left margin is 3 0 mm 0 12 inch The minimum right margin is 3 0 mm 0 12 inch The maximum paper width is 257 mm 10 1 inches and the maximum printable width is 203 2 mm 8 0 inches For single sheets wider than 209 2 mm 8 23 inches the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper C The minimum bottom margin is 4 2 mm 0 17 inch B B C B C A A printable area printable ...

Page 118: ... above and below the perforation are 4 2 mm 0 17 inch each B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm 0 51 inch each The maximum paper width is 254 mm 10 0 inches and the maximum printable width is 203 2 mm 8 0 inches For continuous paper wider than 229 2 mm 9 0 inches the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper A A B B Printable area ...

Page 119: ...i Roll paper Paper alignment Printing starts at 0 on the scale The unprintable area is to the left of the 0 A The minimum top margin is 4 2 mm 0 17 inch B The minimum left margin is 3 0 mm 0 12 inch The minimum right margin is 3 0 mm 0 12 inch The maximum printable width is 203 2 mm 8 0 inches A B printable area ...

Page 120: ... 49 dB A ISO 7779 pattern CE marking 230 V model Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108 8 class B Safety standards EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 CISPR pub 22 class B AS NZS 3548 class B Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 60950 EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 EN 50082 1 IEC 60801 2 IEC 60801 3 IEC 60801 4 ...

Page 121: ...and graphics General operation ESC ESC U ESC EM Paper feeding FF LF ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 ESC A CR Page format ESC C ESC C ESC C 0 ESC Q ESC l ESC c ESC N ESC O ESC U Print position motion ESC ESC ESC D HT ESC B VT ESC J Font selection ESC k ESC x ESC y ESC P ESC M ESC g ESC p ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC E ESC F ESC Font enhancement ESC W DC4 SO DC2 SI ESC w ESC G ESC H ESC T ESC S ESC Spacing ESC Space Cha...

Page 122: ... B n1 n2 k m s v1 v2 c data n n1 256 n2 k Select barcode k 0 EAN 13 1 EAN 8 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 3 UPC A 4 UPC E 5 Code 39 6 Code 128 7 POSTNET m Module width 120 dpi m 2 2 dots 3 3 dots 4 4 dots 5 5 dots s Space adjustment value 3 s 3 1 240 inch units v1 v2 Bar length v1 v2 256 1 72 inch units Note The v1 and v2 values are ignored when POSTNET is selected The long bar length of POSTNET is always ...

Page 123: ...nly 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 The barcode is printed only if the following valid characters are set Number of valid characters 1 Control flag c b0 0 Number of valid characters 2 Control flag c b0 1 Barcode type Number of valid characters 1 HEX Number of valid characters 2 HEX EA...

Page 124: ...ce barcodes and text are printed in the same place The start and stop characters of Code 39 are added to human readable characters The initial data of Code 128 Set A B or C is identified as the first data of Code 128 and must be hexadecimal 41 42 and 43 respectively When Code 128 Set C and Interleaved 2 of 5 are selected barcode data requires an even number data string However if an odd number str...

Page 125: ...L DC3 ESC j BEL CAN DC1 ESC Q ESC K ESC U ESC F Paper feeding FF LF ESC 5 ESC A ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 CR ESC Page format ESC C ESC C0 ESC X ESC N ESC O ESC 4 Print position motion ESC d ESC R ESC D HT ESC B VT ESC J Font selection DC2 ESC P ESC ESC E ESC F ESC I ESC d ESC I Font enhancement DC4 SO ESC SO ESC W ESC SI ESC SI ESC G ESC H ESC T ESC S ESC ESC _ Spacing BS SP Character handling ESC 6...

Page 126: ...omer support services for assistance See the section for your country in this section We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information Printer model Serial number of your printer The serial number label is on the back of the printer Brand and model of your computer Printer software version Click the About button in your printer driver Windows version for examp...

Page 127: ...oading to log onto ftp epson com with the user name anonymous and your e mail address as the password EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the EpsonAmericaForum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8199 and ask for representative 529 Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice For pre recorded answers to commonly asked questions a...

Page 128: ...ssories and parts from EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Note If you need help using software with an EPSON product see the documentation for that program for technical support information For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased yourprinter in the UK or the Republic of Ireland Epson UK Limited provi...

Page 129: ...tomer Support team can provide the following services Technical information on installing configuring and operating your EPSON products Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period ForinformationoncontactingourCustomer Supportteam please see the Service and Support Information booklet that came with your EPSON product If this booklet is not available details can be...

Page 130: ...s You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479 Membership is not required Makesurethatyour communications software is set to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit ANSI terminal mode emulation and a modem speed of up to 28 8 Kbps Downloading protocols supported include Xmodem Ymodem and Zmodem See the documentation that came with your communications software and modem for more infor...

Page 131: ...will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers Visit theBBSto check out the latest versions If you havea modem phone 02 9417 5090 Internet URL http www epson com au Access theEpson Australia World WideWebpages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf ...

Page 132: ...re the nearest dealer or service agent is located Many types of queries are answered here The Helpdesk numbers are We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring The more information you prepare the faster we can help solve the problem This information includes the User s Guide for your EPSON product type of computer operating system application programs and any other ...

Page 133: ...ith the following information Product information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers You can logonto thefollowing nu...

Page 134: ...wara K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi For Philippines Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 BBS 632 814 0595 ...

Page 135: ...A 28 R4C4610 Rev C A5 size APPENDIX FM 6 28 00 Pass 3 L Proof Sign off SEI Y Ohkawara K Kono K Kono SEI M Kauppi ...

Page 136: ...nitor 3 1 17 G Graphics menu 3 4 M Micro adjust mode 2 15 to 2 17 O Options 3 11 P Paper menu 3 3 Printer driver 1 17 accessing from Windows 3 1 3 9 to from Windows 95 or 98 3 2 to from Windows NT 3 5x 3 18 to from Windows NT 4 0 3 12 to installing for DOS 1 20 to for Windows 3 1 1 19 to 1 20 for Windows 98 95 1 18 to 1 19 for Windows NT 3 5x 1 19 to 1 20 for Windows NT 4 0 1 18 to 1 19 setting fo...

Page 137: ... 3 Setup 3 13 Specifications CE marking A 13 electrical A 6 environmental A 6 mechanical A 4 to A 6 paper A 7 to A 9 paper alignment to A 12 printable area A 10 to A 12 safety approvals A 13 T Tear off edge 2 17 to 2 19 to 2 19 position 2 18 to 2 19 Tear Off Bin button 2 18 Transporting the printer A 3 U Unpacking the Printer 1 2 to 1 3 ...

Page 138: ...4610 Rev C A5 size PARTS FM 6 28 00 Pass 3 Printer Parts printer cover control panel paper guide paper release lever paper supports paper guide cover knob tractor ribbon cartridge parallel interface paper tension unit paper thickness lever power switch power cord ...

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