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    the condensed mode. Condensed light Lights up when the condensed mode is on. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Pause light q On when the printer is paused. q Flashes when the printer is in the micro adjust mode. Paper Out light q On when no paper is
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    and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are
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    Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer Model: P911B Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive
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    Ribbon Cartridge 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Print Head Caution Symbol 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 12 For United Kingdom Users 12 Use of options 12 Safety information 13 How To Use Your Manuals 14 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer
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    document from the rear push tractor 2-9 Using the Front Push Tractor (optional 2-10 Installing the tractor in the front push position 2-10 Loading paper onto the front push tractor 2-12 Removing the printed document from the front push tractor 2-16 Removing the front push tractor 2-17 Using
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    Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 4-8 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . .4-8 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . .4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from Windows
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    6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-10 Turning on background monitoring 6-11 Using the background monitoring icon 6-12 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions
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    the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-5 Environmental C-5 Paper C-6 Paper alignment C-9 Printable area C-10 Safety approvals C-12 CE marking C-12 Command Lists C-13 EPSON ESC
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    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http
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    part forms with one original plus up to five copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards t high-speed printing of up to 400 characters per second at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows
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    of front (optional) push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your printed document to the printer's tear-off edge when you finish printing. Then you can easily tear off the printed sheets and save the paper normally lost between documents. For more information, see Chapter 2. t Use
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    on continuous and single-sheet paper. As described below, paper can be fed into the printer from the top, front, bottom, or rear. You select the paper path that best suits your current printing needs. Note: When using continuous paper, the rear push tractor only can be used as standard. To use
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    for tractor installation and paper loading instructions. Using a push tractor If you often need to tear off sheets of continuous paper (for example, if you are printing purchase orders or sales slips), it is best to use a push tractor. This allows you to use the printer's tearoff edge to easily tear
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    If you print on thick paper such as multi part forms or printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature with the pull tractor. Note: If you plan to use a pull tractor, you can purchase the optional pull tractor (C80032V) and install it in the pull position. See Chapter 2 for instructions
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    , bottom, and rear. Paper slot Description If you print on thick paper such as multi part forms or continuous paper with labels, load it using printing on thick paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels. Note: When loading paper in the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer
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    . This is especially helpful for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multipart forms, or labels, and for printing high-quality graphics. When using push/pull tractor, the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To use the front push tractor with the
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    on single sheets As shown below, your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on single sheets: top and front. When you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions. Loading paper in the top slot You can load ordinary
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    the front paper slot to load single-sheet multipart forms that are bound by line glueing only at the side. Options Your printer comes with everything necessary to print on continuous paper and single sheets using a variety of paper paths. By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor
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    EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 1-6. Important Safety Instructions indicated on the printer's label. t
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    change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. K t Printer parts marked with this symbol 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. t If you plan to use the
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    Symbol K The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets
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    the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Getting to Know Your Printer 13
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    How To Use Your Manuals This User's Guide provides detailed information on setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w
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    paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 1-16
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    Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently
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    before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials. A screwdriver has been provided for removing the transportation screw. Save all packing and protective materials, including the transportation screw and the
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    , or excessive moisture or dust. t Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. t Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contact où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. t Avoid
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    do not use an adapter plug. t Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before 1 you print on continuous paper. (See the next section.) If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: t Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lb). t Never use a stand that tilts the
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    cartridges (S015086). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool
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    it. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by hand. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
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    is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; the ribbon guide snaps away from the metal pins behind the print head. Properly dispose of the used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the
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    1 the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge
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    down the guide until it clicks into place. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon, as shown above. Then slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer
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    the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover until it clicks into place. 1 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator To install the paper guide and paper separator, follow these steps: 1. Turn over the paper guide and insert the paper separator's tabs into the
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    2. Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit. paper tension unit paper guide cover 3. Close the paper guide cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer
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    to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer's power cord matches your electrical outlet. c Caution: It is not possible to change the printer's voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for
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    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 A-3. Follow the steps below
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    CDROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: t 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. t EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows 95/98 only) The
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    program. In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. t If you are using the diskeette version of the EPSON software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation. 1. Insert
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    Software" in Chapter 4. Also see "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2" in Chapter 6. Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x Follows the steps below to install the printer software for Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. Note: Installing the printer software for Windows NT 3.5x may require network
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    the EPSON LQ-2080 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program. If the list in your application does not include the LQ-2080 printer, choose the first available printer from this list: LQ-2180 LQ-2170/LQ-2070 LQ-1070/1070+ LQ-870/1170 LQ-850
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    document from the rear push tractor 2-9 Using the Front Push Tractor (optional 2-10 Installing the tractor in the front push position 2-10 Loading paper onto the front push tractor 2-12 Removing the printed document from the front push tractor 2-16 Removing the front push tractor 2-17 Using
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    Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the rear push tractor or the paper guide. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use. The table below describes each paper release lever position. Note:
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    For loading continuous paper from the optional tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in the pull position thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can
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    C for complete paper specifications. ** It is recommended that multi-part forms be used with the optional tractor unit installed in the front If the printed image is smeared, you may need to set the paper thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality. t If the printed image is
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    load continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To load paper onto the rear push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-5
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    lever to the rear push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. front of the printer 2-6 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    4. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer. (Printing starts at the "0" mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. 2 front of the printer Note: See "Paper alignment" and "Printable area" in Appendix C for more information on the left margin
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    to the middle of the paper guide. Then close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When
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    to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the printer. Note: If your paper's perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the
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    described on page 2-31 before using the front push tractor. To install the tractor in the front push position, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2-10 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. 2 tab 3. Insert the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. You are now ready
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    load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. Check that the tractor is installed in the front push position. 2. Set the
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    by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward. 2 4. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then pull the lever forward to lock it in place. Note: See "Paper alignment" and "Printable area" in Appendix
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    width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. 6. Open both sprocket Attach the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots as shown below. Then close the front paper guide. 2-14 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    to the middle of the top paper guide. Make sure that the printer cover and the paper guide cover are closed. 2 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the
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    to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the printer. Note: If your paper's perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the
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    1. Remove any paper from the tractor as described in the previous section. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-17
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    . 5. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots until it locks in place. Then close the front paper guide. Using the Tractor in the Pull Position (optional) Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such
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    in the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the printer cover up and off the printer. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-19
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    2. Push up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. 3. Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated
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    onto the pull tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also check that a tractor is installed in the pull position. 2. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. 3. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position
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    by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide as a guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. Note: See "Paper alignment" and "Printable area" in Appendix
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    6. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. Then open both sprocket covers. 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. 2 Printing on Continuous Paper 2-23
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    is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide. Then load paper printable side up. covers. 10. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 2-24 Printing on
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    together in the middle of the paper guide. 12. Turn on the printer. 13. Remove any slack in the paper and adjust the top-of-form position (the position where the printer will start printing) by pressing the LF/FF button or using the micro adjust feature. (To use the micro adjust feature, see
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    close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 15. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the
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    you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the paper from the printer. Using two tractor in the front push position" on page 2-10. Note: The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed
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    steps: 1. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Make sure the top of the printer's ribbon. c Caution: Never use the knob to move the paper; this may damage the printer or cause it position (the position where the printer will start printing) using the micro adjust feature. See "Adjusting the Top-
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    to the middle of the paper guide. 10. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 11. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then
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    remove the printer cover and lift the paper guide up and off the printer. 3. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 4. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front push position as described on page 2-10. 2-30 Printing on Continuous
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    5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer's mounting pegs. Then press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. 2 6. Replace the paper guide and printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-31
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    You can use carbonless multipart forms of up to five parts (four copies in addition to the original). Make sure use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. 2-32 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    continuous paper, except you must set the paper thickness lever to 2 before printing on labels. See "Loading paper onto the pull tractor" on page 2-21 rear slot is curved; labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. t Never use the tear-off feature (by
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    continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow the steps below when you remove continuous paper with labels from the printer. 1. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper
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    on single sheets, follow the steps below. Note: t If continuous paper with labels is loaded in the printer, remove it before switching to single-sheet printing. See "Removing continuous paper with labels" on page 2-34. t If a tractor is in the pull position, remove any continuous paper from it
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    which you plan to use. To install the tractor in the front position, see page 2-10. 3. Load continuous paper onto the front or rear push tractor as described earlier in this chapter. The printer loads your continuous paper automatically when you begin printing. 2-36 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the page where the printer will start printing. If your printing appears too high or low 2 on the page, you can use the micro adjust feature to adjust the top- of-form position as described below. c
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    the page. 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. plastic ribbon cover Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the
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    ; then position the paper so that the mark is even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 in.) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 in.) below the perforation. If you mark a point 5.5 mm (0.22 in.) above the perforation, you
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    document. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents. As described below, you can use the tear-off feature in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button
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    automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tear-off position, you need to turn on the auto tear-off mode and select 2 the appropriate page length for continuous paper in the default- setting mode. For instructions, see "About Your Printer's Default Settings" on page
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    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 micro adjust mode. 6. Tear off the printed pages. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top
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    3-2 Loading single-sheet multipart forms 3-4 Loading envelopes 3-6 3 Loading postcards 3-7 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot 3-8 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot 3-10 Printing on Single Sheets 3-1
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    types and paper slots As shown below, you can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide on top of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper may be from 100 to
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    (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) Postcards Envelopes Available paper slots Paper thickness lever position Top and front -1 or 0 3 1 2 Top and front 3 5 Top and front 2 Top 2 to 6 Note: t If the printed image is
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    Top Paper Slot" (on page 3-8) or "Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot," (on page 3-10). Also follow these guidelines: t Use only carbonless multipart forms bound as shown below. bound only at the top printable side down, as shown below. printable side down 3-4 Printing on Single Sheets
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    in the front slot with the top edge first and the printable side up, as shown below. printable side up t Before printing, set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper. See the table on page 3-3. t Be sure your multipart forms do not exceed
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    and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down t Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 2 to 6 to match the thickness of the envelope. t Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are
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    envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the 10). Also follow these guidelines: t If you load postcards long edge first, always load them in the top slot. t Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 2. t Before printing
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    the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 3-8 Printing on Single Sheets
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    Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. Insert a sheet of paper printable side down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. Printing on Single Sheets 3-9
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    7. Check the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4, and change them if neccessary. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it back onto the paper guide. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page and insert a
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    of the guide. Slide the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 3 4. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to
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    to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it onto the paper guide on top of the printer. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page and insert a new
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    the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 4-8 4 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 4-8 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 4-10 Printer driver settings overview 4-10 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Accessing the printer driver from Windows
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    provides you with troubleshooting tips. To install and use the Status Monitor, see Chapter 6, "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2". To use the printer driver, see the appropriate page below, depending on your Windows version. Windows 95/98 4-3 Wndows 3.1 4-8 Windows NT 4.0 4-12 Windows NT 3.5x 4-17
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    driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual
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    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 the Paper and Graphics menus. These menus contain the printer driver
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    , click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two menus: Paper and Graphics. The printer driver settings on each of these menus are described below. To
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    and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. Select Portrait or Landscape. Click the paper source you want to use. 4-6 Using the Printer Software
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    the effect of your setting. Move the slider to make your printout lighter or darker. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. Using the
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    driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual
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    menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. See "Printer driver settings overview" on the next page for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 4 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, or Options. (You may
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    Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Setup. The Print Setup dialog box
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    the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click User Defined Size and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. or darker. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter
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    driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual
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    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 you see the Page Setup and Advanced menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. Using the Printer Software
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    , click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two menus: Page Setup and Advanced. The printer driver settings on each of these menus are described below
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    Page Setup menu t Paper Size t Paper Source t Orientation Advanced menu 4 Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. Select Portrait or Landscape. Using the Printer Software 4-15
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    Graphics or Metafile Spooling and select On or Off in the Change Setting list box. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. 4-16 Using the
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    driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps below. Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual
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    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 displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver
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    printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon. The Print Manager window opens. 2. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Printer and select Properties. The Printer
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    printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Document Properties dialog box t Form t Orientation Select the type of paper you want to use. If you don't see your paper type, select it from the Form list. Select Portrait or Landscape. The diagram
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    is available. Click a check box to turn the 4 corresponding option on or off. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. Using the
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    printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. C:\EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. Press Enter again. The EPSON Remote! utility is copied to the C:\EPUTIL directory. Accessing EPSON Remote! To access EPSON instructions to use this utility. You can also access EPSON Remote
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    Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Condensed Mode 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-4 Changing default settings 5-9 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel 5-1
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    you make in your application programs usually override settings you make from the printer's control panel. For best results, use your application to select a mode using the buttons on the printer's control panel: 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop
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    use the default-setting mode to register it as the "other" font. The default "other" setting is Roman T. For instruction on using the default-setting mode, see "About Your Printer's Default Settings" on the next page. 3. Press the condensed button to turn the condensed mode on or off. The table
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    printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer instructions on changing the default settings, see page 5-9. Settings Page length for front tractor* Page length for rear tractor* Skip over perforation Auto tear off Auto line feed Print 10 seconds, 30 seconds ESC/P
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    setting takes effect only when you are using continuous paper. When you select On, the printer provides a one-in. (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 override margin settings made from the control
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    where you can easily tear off the printed page(s). When the printer receives the next print job, it automatically moves the unused paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so no paper is wasted between print jobs. When you select Off and print on continuous paper with the front or
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    data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is being sent through the other interface. You can specify 10 seconds or 30 seconds for the auto interface wait time. 5 Software If you select ESC/P 2, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/P 2 mode. If you select IBM 2391 Plus, the
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    High speed draft When you choose On, the printer prints up to 400 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per in.). When you choose Off, the printer prints up to 300 cps at 10 cpi. Input buffer When you turn on this setting, the printer's input buffer stores up to 64KB of data sent from
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    button. Changing default settings 5 Follow the steps below to enter the default-setting mode and change the printer's default settings. Note: t To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of A4- or letter-size single-sheet paper or three pages of
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    2. Hold down the Condensed button while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions (one page). 3. Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language you want, as described in the
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    About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Using the Printer Status window 6-9 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-10 Turning on
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    you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility when you install the printer driver, or you can install it at a different time as described on the next page. Note: To monitor an LQ-2080 printer on a network
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    follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the dialog box below appears, and if your printer is connected directly to your computer, select Monitor local printers. If it is connected through a network, select Monitor Windows shared printers. Then click Next. After you install EPSON Status
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    icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen. You can also open this window from Start. Click Start, point to Programs and Epson, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2. Checking Printer Status Information This section describes how to use the Status Monitor to get general and detailed
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    Red Dimmed Description The printer is ready to print, or currently printing. The printer needs routine maintenance. A printer error has occurred and your printer cannot print. See Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. There is a communication problem between the printer and the Status Monitor
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    the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer's status. To use the Printer Status window, see page 6-9. Provides information about the jobs waiting to print on the selected printer. Not available. Closes the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. 6-6 Using EPSON
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    bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list. Displays only the printer names and icons in the Installed Printers list. Displays the printer name and icon, status, and number of jobs waiting to print for each printer in the Installed
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    the Status Monitor. (A printer-shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) Note: The Background Monitoring and Status Alert settings in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box are not available while the Status Monitor is inactive. 6-8 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2
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    from the Printer 6 menu of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. You can also access the Printer Status window by clicking the Details button in the Status Alert dialog box. For information on the Status Alert dialog box, see "Making Monitoring Preference Settings" on page 6-10". Using EPSON Status
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    printer "in the background" whenever you are using your computer. A Status Alert dialog box is displayed in the lower right corner of your computer screen. It provides printer status short messages and a Details button that allows you to open the Printer Status window. 6-10 Using EPSON Status
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    box appears. 1. Make sure the Status Monitor is active. (It is active if a printer- shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) If the icon is not on the taskbar, access EPSON Status Monitor 2 from the Start menu as described on page 6-4. Then point to Background
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    Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Using the background monitoring icon A printer-shaped background monitoring icon appears on the taskbar on your page 6-11.) Double-clicking the background monitoring icon opens the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Right-clicking this icon opens a pop-up menu where
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    feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout quality problems 7-11 Clearing Paper Jams 7-16 Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 7-17 Printing a Self Test 7-18 Printing a Hex Dump 7-19 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-1
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    f Paper Out n Pause Beep Problem pattern Solution - The printer is paused. Press the Pause button to resume printing. Paper from another paper source for instructions on loading paper. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. ••• Paper is jammed in the printer.
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    of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution f Pause - The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. f Paper Out - An unknown printer error has occurred. f Pause f f Tear Off/Bin f f Font Turn off the printer and
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    whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem. See page 7-18 for instructions on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer's hex dump mode, described on page 7-19. To clear a paper jam, see page 7-16. 7-4 Troubleshooting
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    off the printer, and make sure the power 7 electrical outlet or your cord is firmly plugged into the printer. electrical outlet and the printer, if necessary. Then press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The electrical outlet does not Use a different outlet. work. Troubleshooting
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    the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. (See Chapter 2 for more information on switching to printing on single sheets.) The paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the right for the printer to detect that it is there. Move the paper a little to the left. Single-sheet paper
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    your paper is within the range specified for single-sheet paper in Appendix C. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The optional cut-sheet feeder does not feed your single-sheet paper properly. Cause What to do The cut-sheet feeder is not installed
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    Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not Chapter 2 for more information on switching to printing on continuous paper.) Continuous paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper on the tractor you
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    the Top-of-Form Position" in Chapter 2. Troubleshooting The printer you want to use is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your software. Windows desktop or in your application before printing. You moved the paper using the knob while the printer was on. Adjust the top-of-form
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    your application or printer driver. Check the page length settings for the front or rear tractor using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" in Chapter 4. 7-10 Troubleshooting
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    A-3 and your computer documentation. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 1. 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11
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    The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly Cause The paper thickness lever is set incorrectly. What to do Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in Chapter 2. The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon
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    dealer to have the print head replaced. c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. 7 All the text is printed on the same line. Cause What to do Troubleshooting No line feed
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    skip-over-perforation setting in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" in Chapter 4. The printer prints strange symbols, incorrect fonts, or other inappropriate characters. Cause What
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    . Windows desktop or in your application before printing. Your application software is not configured correctly for your printer. Make sure that your application software is set up correctly for your printer. See your application documentation. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver
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    may damage the printer or lose the top-of-form or tear-off position. 6. Replace the paper guide if necessary, and replace the printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. 7. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are off. 7-16 Troubleshooting
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    the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets. t If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide
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    , the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) t If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. See "Problems and
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    to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as hexadecimal values. 7 You can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading
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    printed in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving. 4. To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page(s). Then turn off the printer. 7-20 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options A Options A-2 Paper handling options A-2 Optional interface the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder A-6 Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2 A-10 Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder A-11 Using the
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    interface cards are available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in Appendix D. Paper the printer without reloading. You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi part forms up to 15 mm (0.59 in.) thick in this feeder. For instructions on
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    's builtin parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all the interfaces in the table are available in all countries.) For instructions on installing an interface card, see page A-17. Model number
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    second-bin cut-sheet feeder manual. For instructions on selecting bin 1 or bin 2 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see page A-10. Note: The second-bin the print head while the printer is on may damage the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Slide the print head to the ribbon
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    feeder, see the manual that comes with the second-bin cut-sheet feeder. If you installed the double-bin cutsheet feeder, you need to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) as described on page A-10. To remove the cut-sheet feeder, reverse the steps above. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-5
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    the paper guide cover, and set the paper release lever to the singlesheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper's thickness. 2. Pull down the center support. center support A-6 Enhancing Your Printer With
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    support. Then push the left lock lever backward to lock it in place. Holding the lower portion of the right paper guide , slide it to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. paper stacker 5. Slide the paper stacker midway between the paper guides as shown above. Enhancing Your Printer
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    load paper. envelopes or postcards single-sheet paper or single-sheet multi part forms 7. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 8. Take a stack printable side down along the left paper guide. A-8 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    to the single-sheet position, as shown below. Then lift up the center support and close the paper guide cover. continuous paper position single-sheet position Note: t Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. t When the cut-sheet feeder is
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    bin 1 or bin 2) using your application or the printer's control panel. As shown below, the high-capacity software settings usually override the printer's control panel settings. However, the bin you want as shown below. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads paper from the bin
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    paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. Then tear off the printed pages. c Caution: Tear off your printed document before you press the bin you want to use as described on page A-10. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-11
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    plate as shown below. Then place the base plate on the stand and fasten the two together with the plastic spacing clips. A-12 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    two holes in the base plate. c Caution: The roll paper holder is not fastened to the printer; only the printer's weight and the two positioning pegs hold it in place. If you pick up the printer, be careful not to drop the roll paper holder. To remove the roll paper holder, carefully lift
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    paper After you install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below to load a roll of paper: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 2. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed. 3. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the
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    until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. 9. Replace the paper guide and close the paper guide cover. You are now ready to print. The printed roll paper is fed over the paper guide to the back of the printer, as shown below. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-15
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    When you finish printing, open the paper guide cover and press the LF/FF button to advance the paper. Then tear off the paper using the tear-off edge of the printer (pull it towards you for a clean cut). Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, open the
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    Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. A 3. Slide the interface card along the sure the connector at the back of the interface card is fully inserted into the printer's internal socket. Then replace the screws and tighten them. Note: Store the
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    bit-rate selection table in your interface card manual. Handshake timing When the unused area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer . Error handling When the printer detects a parity error, the print data is replaced with an asterisk (V). The printer ignores all other errors,
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    Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 B Transporting the Printer B-3 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-1
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    at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Use a soft brush to
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    sure the tractor that comes with your printer is installed in the front push position. See page 2-10 for instructions. 8. Replace the transportation screw using the screwdriver that came with the printer. 9. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the
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    Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-5 Environmental C-5 C Paper C-6 Paper alignment C-9 Printable area C-10 Safety approvals C-12 CE marking C-12 Command Lists C-13 EPSON ESC/P 2 control codes C-13 IBM 2391 Plus emulation control
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    printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6-in. or programmable in 1/360-in. increments 136 columns (at 10 cpi) 360 · 180 dpi maximum (letter quality) 360 · 360 dpi maximum (raster graphics) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support
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    : The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 5 mm (0.20 in.). 64KB or 0KB (selectable in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility) Specifications C-3
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    in some countries.) See page C-17 for more information on the available character tables. 14 international character sets and one legal character set Total print volume 19 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes/wire C-4 Specifications
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    .) approx. 13 kg (28.8 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ character) C Electrical Input ) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to
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    Paper Note: t Use recycled paper and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH t Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Ordinary single sheets: Width Length
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    the top of form (both front and top entry) Single-side line glue (front entry only) top entry only No. 6: 165 · 92 mm (6.5 · 3.6 in.) No. 10: 241 · 105 mm (9.5 · 4.1 in.) 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0205 in.) 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb) front and top entry 100
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    Continuous paper (standard and multipart): front, rear, and bottom entry Width 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 in.) Length 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 in.) Copies 1 original + up to 4 copies Thickness Printable area 0.065 to 0.39 mm (0.0025 to 0.015 in.) Perforated edges up to 0.9 mm (0.
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    Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. C Rear entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the "0". Specifications C-9
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    than 351.4 mm (13.8 in.), the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper. C The minimum bottom margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 in.). C-10 Specifications
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    Continuous paper: A A Printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 in.) each. The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 in.). The maximum width is 406.4 mm (16 in.) and
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    Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards EMI 230 V model: Safety standards EMI Acoustic noise: UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B EN 60950 (TÜV) EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Approx. 50 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) CE
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    EPSON ESC/P 2 printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. C General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 0, ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC +, CR Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC I, ESC (c, ESC N, ESC O Print position motion: ESC $, ESC ¥, ESC
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    Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. See the barcode commands below: ESC ( B Select Barcode Printing Format: ASCII code: ESC (
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    HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. C 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. The barcode is printed only if the
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    is always performed unidirectionally. However, when it is mixed with raster bit image data, neither barcode nor raster bit image data is printed. t A barcode is not printed when part of the barcode extends beyond the right margin. t When barcode data and text data are mixed in a data sequence
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    : DC4, SO, ESC SO, ESC W, ESC [ @, SI, ESC SI, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC -, ESC _, ESC [- Spacing: BS, SP, ESC [¥ Character handling: ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [ T, ESC ^, ESC ¥ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z, ESC [g, ESC * (AGM*) Barcode: ESC [f, ESC [p Download: A download command is not
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    Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section using the printer's default-setting mode or with software commands. Note: t Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00
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    PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) C PC 863 (Canadian-French)* PC 865 (Nordic) Specifications C-19
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    PC 861 (Icelandic) BRASCII Abicomp C-20 Specifications
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    Roman 8 C ISO Latin 1 Specifications C-21
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    PC 858 ISO 8859-15 PC 437 Greek* C-22 Specifications
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    PC 853 (Turkish)* PC 855 (Cyrillic)* C PC 852 (East Europe)* PC 857 (Turkish)* Specifications C-23
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    PC 864 (Arabic)* PC 866 (Russian)* PC 869 (Greek)* MAZOWIA (Poland)* C-24 Specifications
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    Code MJK (CSFR)* ISO 8859-7* C ISO Latin 1 T (Turkish)* Bulgaria (Bulgarian)* Specifications C-25
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    PC 774 (LST 1283: 1993)* Estonia (Estonia)* ISO 8859-2* C-26 Specifications
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    PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR (Ukranian)* C PC APTEC (Arabic)* PC 708 (Arabic)* Specifications C-27
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    PC 720 (Arabic)* PC AR 864 (Arabic)* Italic table No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table C-28 Specifications
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    can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table shown below using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select "Italic France," the characters in the "France" row are used in the Italic character table. C You can select
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    Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 D Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http
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    driver.) Windows version (for example, NT, 98, 95, or 3.1): Software application(s) you normally use with the printer and their version number(s): For North American Users If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support through the following services
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    service. For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON also provides technical support t Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873
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    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
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    Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: t Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products t Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow
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    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
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    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. the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes the User's Guide for your EPSON product, type of computer, operating system
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    ://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 log onto the following number for the BBS service: BBS: (852) 2827-4244 Technical support hotline
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    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: Fax: BBS: (632) 813-6552 (632) 813-6545 (632) 814-0595 D Customer Support Information
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    LF) code. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally), from left to right and then right to left. This increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. Bidirectional printing is the printer's standard printing mode. See also
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    as the font. The Draft font uses fewer dots per character for faster printing. See also high-speed draft and near letter quality. driver See printer driver. ESC/P 2 The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in this language produce laser-like results, such as scalable
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    troubleshooting feature that helps identify the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints high-speed draft A draft printing mode you can select using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed
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    . unidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it provides precise vertical alignment. You can select unidirectional printing using the printer's defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility
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    positions Standby position In the standby position, your paper is attached to the printer but is not inside the printer. Tear-off position Tear off your printed document at the printer's tear-off edge. Top-of-form position The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position. Glossary 5
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    , A-4-5. See also cut-sheet feeder. E Edge guides, 2-15, inside back cover ENERGY STAR compliance, 13 EPSON ESC/P 2 control codes, C-13-16 EPSON Remote! utility, 4-23 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 4-2, 6-2-12 accessing, 6-4 installing, 6-3 window, 6-4-10 Error indicators, 7-2-3 F Font button, inside front
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    EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 front paper guide, 2-11 front push tractor, 2-10-11 interface card, A-17 paper tension unit, 2-31 printer cover, 1-11 printer driver, See also printer driver installing. ribbon , inside front cover Loading continuous multi-part forms, 2-32 continuous paper with labels
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    , 1-18 for NT 3.5x, 4-20-21 for NT 4.0, 4-14-16 for Windows 3.1, 4-10-11 for Windows 95/98, 4-5-8 Printer parts, inside back cover Printer software, 4-2 Printer Status window, 6-9-10 Print head caution symbol, 12 Printing on continuous paper, 2-1-42 continuous paper with labels, 2-32-33 continuous
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    screw, 1-3, B-3 Transporting the printer, B-3 Troubleshooting, 7-2-20 aligning vertical lines, 7-17-18 cleaning paper jams, 7-16 continuous paper loading or feeding problems, 7-8 error indicators, 7-2-3 hex dump, 7-19-20 power supply problems, 7-5 printing or printout quality problems, 7-11-15 self
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    Printer Parts paper guide cover edge guides printer cover front paper guide (closed) control panel paper thickness lever shield plate paper guide paper separator paper release lever knob ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper guide (open) front edge
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights
n
= On
f
= Flashing
o
= Off
Tear Off/Bin button
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Advances continuous paper to the
tear-off position.
●
Feeds continuous paper backward
from the tear-off position to the top-of-
form position.
●
Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin when the
cut-sheet feeder is installed.
●
Turns on the card mode to print on
postcards and envelopes. See
Chapter 3.
Tear Off/Bin lights
●
f f
when continuous paper is in the
tear-off position.
●
o n
when bin 1 of the optional cut-
sheet feeder is selected.
●
n o
when bin 2 of the optional cut-
sheet feeder is selected.
●
n n
when the printer is in the card
mode.
Micro Adjust
When you hold down the Pause button for three
seconds, the printer enters the micro adjust mode. In
this mode, you can press the D and U buttons to adjust
the top-of-form or tear-off position. See Chapter 2.
Load/Eject button
●
Loads a single sheet of
paper.
●
Ejects a single sheet of
paper if a sheet is
loaded.
●
Loads continuous paper
from the standby
position.
●
Feeds continuous paper
backward to the
standby position.
Font button
Selects the font.
See Chapter 5.
Font lights
Indicate which
font is selected.
Paper Out light
●
On when no paper is
loaded in the selected
paper source or paper
is not loaded correctly.
●
Flashes when paper
has not been fully
ejected or a paper jam
has occurred.
Operate button
Turns the printer on
and off. The printer
is off when the top
of this button is
even with the
button protectors.
Pause button
Stops printing
temporarily, and
resumes printing when
pressed again.
Pause light
●
On when the printer
is paused.
●
Flashes when the
printer is in the micro
adjust mode.
LF/FF button
●
Feeds paper line by
line.
●
Ejects a single sheet
or advances
continuous paper to
the next top-of-form
position when held
down.
Condensed button
Turns on the
condensed mode.
Condensed light
Lights up when the
condensed mode is
on.