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    24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The
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    comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there
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    8 Ribbon Cartridge 9 Important Safety Instructions 9 Print Head Caution Symbol 11 ENERGY STAR Compliance 11 For United Kingdom Users 12 Use of options 12 Safety information 12 How To Use Your Manuals 13 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer
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    Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-4 Using the Push Tractor 2-6 Loading paper onto the push tractor 2-6 Removing a printed document from the push tractor. . . . 2-11 Removing the push
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    4-18 Printer driver settings overview 4-18 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-25 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications. . 4-25 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 4-27 Printer driver settings overview 4-28 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout
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    Lists C-15 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes C-15 IBM 2390 Plus emulation control codes C-19 Character Tables C-20 International character sets for the Italic table C-31 Appendix D Customer Support Information Contacting Customer Support D-2 For North American Users D-3 Electronic support services
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    Bulletin Board System D-7 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au D-7 Your dealer D-8 EPSON Helpdesk D-8 For Singapore Users D-8 For Hong Kong Users D-9 Internet home page D-9 Electronic bulletin board system D-9 Technical support hotline D-9 For Philippines Users D-10 Glossary Index viii
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    the optional cut- sheet feeder is selected. q n n when the printer is in the card mode. *Micro Adjust mode When you hold down the Pause button for three seconds , the printer enters the micro adjust mode. In n = On this mode, you
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    Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® LQ-580/LQ-570e 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. LQ-570e is the name used in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Features include: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing
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    to save paper. If you load paper in the push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer's tearoff edge when you finish printing. Then you can easily tear off printed sheets and save paper normally lost between documents. For more information, see
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    so that you can make precise adjustments to the top-of-form and tear-off positions. For more information, see Chapter 2. Getting to Know Your Printer 3
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    appropriate sections in Chapter 2 for tractor installation and paper loading instructions. Using the push tractor If you often need to tear off from the paper guide without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is shipped.
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    you to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature with the pull tractor. Note unit (C80020✽) and install it in the pull position. See Chapter 2 for instructions. You can use the front, bottom, or rear paper slot with the pull
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    slot whenever possible. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Using the push and pull tractor in combination You can improve paper feeding and reduce paper jams by using two tractors
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    single sheets from the top or the front of the printer. You can load ordinary single sheets from either position, even 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 single sheets, envelopes, or
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    By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor unit, roll paper holder, or front sheet guide, you can further expand your printer's versatility. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. For more information on options for your
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    to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your 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 in "Installing or
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    , and clean it with a damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid on the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug
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    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
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    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 in the plug marked with the letter L. 12 Getting to Know Your Printer
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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
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    paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-16 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 1-16 Installing
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    the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Also
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    You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the 1 printer) to remove these materials. Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the
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    in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the printer stand, follow these guidelines: ❏ Use a stand that supports at least 20 kg (44 lb). ❏ Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. ❏ Position your printer
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    Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON black ribbon cartridges (#7753) or EPSON film ribbon cartridge (#7768). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by warranties. w Warning: You will need to move the
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    it straight up and off. 4. 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. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, it is not necessary to remove the paper tension unit
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    is not hot; if it is, let it cool for 1 a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by hand. 6. If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by its handle and pull it straight up. Properly dispose of the used
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    knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. ribbon-tightening knob 8. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
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    pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 1 10. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Setting Up the Printer 1-9
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    by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. Push it down until it clicks. Note: You install the optional #7768 film ribbon cartridge the same way you install the ribbon cartridge. However, you should follow the guidelines below when using
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    slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the printer's pegs. Then tilt the guide back until it stops. paper tension unit paper guide cover c Caution: Make sure to slide the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the printer's pegs on each side of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
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    2. Close the paper guide cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer
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    sure the plug on your printer's power cord matches your electrical outlet. w Warning: It is not possible to change the printer's voltage. If the rated is not attached to the printer, plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 4. Plug the power cord into a
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    A-4 for more information. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces connect the printer to your computer using a parallel interface connector, or a ground wire connector. 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are
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    . 1 4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer's ground connector as shown below. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. After you connect the printer to your computer, install the printer software as described in the next section. Setting Up the Printer 1-15
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    CDROM 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, 98, or NT
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    box that appears, click the Driver disk 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
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    on your CD-ROM, type EPSETUP instead of SETUP. In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. Select your printer from the list. 5. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. 1-18 Setting Up the
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    EPSON LQ-580/LQ-570e 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-580/LQ-570e printer, choose the first available printer from this list: LQ-580/LQ-570e LQ-870 LQ-570/570+ LQ-850+ LQ
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    1-20 Setting Up the Printer
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    Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 2-2 2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-4 Using the Push Tractor 2-6 Loading paper onto the push tractor 2-6 Removing a printed document from the push tractor . . . . . 2-11 Removing the push
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    Setting the Paper Release Lever There are several ways you can load continuous paper in the printer, including the push tractor. Use the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use, as described in the table below. Note:
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    continuous paper from the tractor installed in the push position. Also set the lever to this position when using the push and pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you
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    Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can select one of eight positions identified by the scale next to the lever. paper thickness lever 2-4 Printing
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    to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. Paper type* Lever position Ordinary (single sheets or continuous paper) -1 or 0 2 Carbonless multipart forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 1 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 2 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 3 5 parts
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    information on when to use the push tractor, see "Available Paper Paths" on page 4. Note: The tractor is installed in the push position when the printer is shipped. If a tractor is not installed in the push position, go to "Reinstalling the tractor in the push position" on page 2-13. Loading paper
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    these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2 2. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide by holding both edges and lifting it up. 3. Set the paper release lever to the push tractor position. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position
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    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. front of the printer Note: See Appendix C, "Paper alignment" and "Printable area," for more information on the left margin position
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    lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as close the sprocket covers. front of the printer 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any guide as described on "Attaching the Paper Guide" on page 1-11. After installing the paper guide, grab the center section of the paper guide
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    You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 12. After you finish printing, follow the steps
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    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. Printing on
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    the tractor from the push position, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper from the tractor as described in the previous section. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Remove the paper guide by holding both edges and lifting it up. 4. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the
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    the pull tractor" on page 2-24 before using the push tractor. 2 To reinstall the tractor in the push position, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide by holding both edges and lifting it up. 3. Hook the tractor's hooks on the pins inside the
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    pull tractor. c Caution: Do not 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 further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of continuous paper, you can use two tractors in
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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. 2 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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    steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also check that the tractor is installed in the pull position. 2. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Lift the center section of the paper guide up and lay it flat. 3. Set the paper release lever to
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    by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 2 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 Appendix C, "Paper alignment" and "Printable area
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    width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown in step 5. 7. Make sure platen and the ribbon guide. Then pull up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Before you
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    shown below. Then close it. 12. If you use the rear slot, replace the paper guide and make sure the edge guides are together in the middle of the paper guide and lift the center section of the paper guide up and lay it flat. 13. Turn on the printer. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-19
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    print quality may be reduced. 15. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. 16. 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 current position without advancing the
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    17. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. 2 Removing the paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish
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    To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Make sure one tractor is in the push position and one even with 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 to lose the
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    up and lay it flat. 11. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. 12. 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 current position without advancing the paper
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    any paper loaded on the pull tractor as described on "Removing the paper from the pull tractor" on page 2-21. 2. Turn off the printer. Then 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
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    push position as described on "Reinstalling the tractor in the push position" on page 2-13. 2 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. 6. Replace the paper
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    carbonless multipart forms of up to five parts (four copies in addition to the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper forms using the front or bottom slot and the pull tractor. Except for setting the paper thickness lever, you load multipart forms the same way you load
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    You load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper, except you must set the paper thickness lever to 2 before printing on labels. See "Loading paper is curved; labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. ❏ Because labels are sensitive to temperature
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    supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily come off the backing sheet and cause a paper
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    it before switching to single-sheet printing. See "Removing the paper from the pull tractor" on page 2-21. 1. If any printed pages remain 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
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    the Load/Eject button to eject it. c Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper while the printer is on; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. 2. Make sure that the tractor is installed in the push position. To install the tractor
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    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 software overrides the top-of-form position setting you make with the micro adjust feature. If necessary, adjust
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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: ❏ 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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    ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inch) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 inch) below the perforation. If you mark a point 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) above the perforation, you get a 9.5 mm (0.37 inch) margin on the next page. 6. After you set
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    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, or automatically by turning on the auto tear-off mode. If the perforation between pages is not aligned with
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    mode. For instructions, see "Changing default settings" on page 5-10. When auto tear-off is on, the printer automatically advances the Open the paper guide cover. 3. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust
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    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 the printed pages. When you
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    Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets 3-2 Available paper types and paper slots 3-2 Loading single-sheet multipart forms 3-4 Loading envelopes 3-5 3 Loading postcards 3-6 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot 3-8 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot 3-
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    Sheets Available paper 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 cover. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper
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    (original + 1 copy) 1 3 parts (original + 2 copies) Front 2 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 3 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 5 Postcards Top and front 2 Envelopes Top 2 to 6 Note: ❏ If the printed image is smeared, you may need to set the paper thickness lever one position higher to
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    Loading single-sheet multipart forms You can load single-sheet multipart forms in the front paper slot only, as described in "Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot" on page 3-11. Be sure to follow these guidelines: ❏ Use only carbonless multipart forms bound as shown below. fastened only at
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    at a time in the top slot, with the flap fold first and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down ❏ Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 2 or 6 to match the thickness of the envelope. ❏ Do not use envelopes that are curled or folded. Also
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    Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH c Caution: Because printing on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of your
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    ❏ Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 2. ❏ Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on.
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    the Top Paper Slot To load paper in the top slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on "Attaching the Paper Guide" on page 1-11. 2. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow on the paper
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    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 4. Close the paper guide cover. 5. Turn on the printer, if necessary. Printing on Single Sheets 3-9
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    : The time from when the paper is inserted until it feeds can be set with the default-setting mode's Manual feed time. For instructions, see "Changing default settings" on page 5-10. 7. Check the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4, and change them if necessary. Then send a print job
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    To load paper in the front paper slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on "Attaching the Paper Guide" on page 1-11. 2. Make sure the paper guide cover is closed. 3 3. If the front cover is closed, open it by pulling the tabs
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    4. 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.) 5. Turn on the printer, if necessary. 3-12 Printing on Single Sheets
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    's Manual feed time. For instructions, see "Changing default settings" on page 5-10. 7. You may need 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
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    3-14 Printing on Single Sheets
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    menu 4-18 Printer driver settings overview 4-18 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-25 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications. . . 4-25 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 4-27 Printer driver settings overview 4-28 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility
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    "Using EPSON Status Monitor 3." To use the printer driver, see the appropriate page below, depending on your Windows version. Windows 95 and 98 page 4-3 Windows 3.1 page 4-12 Windows NT 4.0 page 4-16 Windows NT 3.5x page 4-25 Note: LQ-570e may appear in the LQ-580 printer driver window depending
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    printer 4 driver settings, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-5. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. Accessing the printer driver from Windows
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    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, Graphics, and Device Options menu. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 4-4 Using the
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    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 four menus: Paper, Graphics, Device Options, and Utility. The printer driver settings on each of these menus are described
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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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    you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing. 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
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    to uni-directional printing mode. Printing speed will decrease, but printing precision will improve. Default printing uses the settings stored in the printer. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in
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    the utilities, click the Utility tab in the printer software window, then click the button for the utility you want to use. 4 ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button. Whenever you monitor the printer, make sure there is a checkmark in the Monitor
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    ❏ Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. 4-10 Using the Printer Software
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    task tray on the PC screen. The setting example is shown on the right window. By clicking the shortcut icon, you can printer can be notification for shared printers received when this check box is turned on. 4 Allow monitoring of shared printer When this check box is turned on, a shared printer
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    printer driver settings, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-14. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. Accessing the printer driver from Windows
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    software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-14 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 need to click a combination of
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    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 appears. To access more settings
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    to uni-directional printing mode. Printing speed will decrease, but printing precision will improve. Default printing uses the settings stored in the printer. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in
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    printer driver settings, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-18. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. Accessing the printer driver from Windows
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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 4 ❏ Paper Size ❏ Paper Source ❏ Orientation 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 4-19
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    an option from the Change Setting list box. Select 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. 4-20 Using the Printer Software
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    -directional printing mode. Printing speed will decrease, but printing precision will improve. Default printing uses the settings stored in the printer. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in
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    to use. If you are using NT 4.0, you can open the printer software window by selecting Properties from the printer folder. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button. Whenever you monitor the printer, make sure there is a checkmark in the Monitor the
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    host computer via the parallel port [LPT1]. ❏ Your system is configured to support bidirectional communication. ❏ Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box 4 where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Software 4-23
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    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. Error notification for a shared printer can be received when this check box is turned on. When this
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    . To check and change printer driver settings, see "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-28. 4 Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. Accessing the
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    , 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 settings. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-28 for detailed information about these
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    "Document Properties dialog box" on page 4-28 for detailed information about these settings. 4 Accessing the 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
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    , which contains the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimizations printer driver settings. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-28 for detailed information about these settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two dialog boxes: Document Properties and Advanced
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    speed will decrease, but printing precision will improve. Default printing uses the settings stored in the printer. This item will appear when you click More Options... Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper
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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 Pitch 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-4 Changing default settings 5-10 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel 5-1
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    or off. You can select the font and pitch using the buttons on the printer's control panel as described below. Note: Settings 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 font and pitch
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    -in font or pitch using the buttons on the printer's control panel: 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, wait until , you must first use the default-setting mode to register it as the "other" font. Note that the default "other" setting is Roman-T. 3. Press the Condensed button
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    About Your Printer's Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. The
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    -S, Script C, Roman T, Sans Serif H Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.5 seconds, settings take effect only when IBM 2390 Plus emulation is selected. Page length for tractor This setting allows you to set the page length (in inches) for continuous paper. Changing Printer Settings From the Printer
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    printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page. Because the program margin settings in most applications override margin settings the perforation to the tear-off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button.
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    When set to Auto, the printer analyzes the data and uses unidirectional printing for any lines which require vertical printing alignment. Software When you select ESC/P2, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/ P2 mode. When you select IBM 2390 Plus, the printer emulates an IBM printer. 0 slash
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    return, select Off. A.G.M. (Alternate Graphic Mode) When A.G.M. is on, the printer can use some advanced graphics commands like those available in ESC/P2 mode. When you select IBM 2390 mode, this setting is available. The default setting is off. Character table You can select among 13 standard
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    Prestige, and Script. Manual feed wait time 5 This sets the amount of wait time between when paper is inserted into the paper guide and it is fed. If the paper feeds before you can adjust its position to your satisfaction, you can increase the wait time. Buzzer (beeper) The printer beeps when an
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    five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. While holding down the Font button, turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 3. Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language
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    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 5. When you finish making settings, turn off the printer and exit the default-setting mode. Any settings you have made remain
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    5-12 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel
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    Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility 6-2 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 6-2 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 6-1
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    Status Monitor 3 utility comes with your printer but is available only when using Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0. It allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. The EPSON Status Monitor 3 is available only when
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    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 6 window. ❏ Current Status Provides
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    6-4 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout
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    reload it. See Chapter 2 (continuous paper) or Chapter 3 (single sheets) for instructions on loading paper. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Paper is jammed in the printer. Clear the paper jam as described "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 7-16. 7-2 Troubleshooting
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    turn on the printer again. If the error recurs, contact your dealer. n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series of beeps (five beeps) Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not available. Troubleshooting 7-3
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    a Self Test" on 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 "Printing a Hex Dump" on page 7-19. To clear a paper jam, see "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 7-16. 7-4 Troubleshooting
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    off the printer, and make sure the 7 properly plugged into the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet or your electrical outlet and the printer, if printer. necessary. Then turn on the printer. The electrical outlet does not Use a different outlet. work. Troubleshooting 7-5
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    29 for more information.) 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 is not loaded properly. See Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single-sheet paper. The paper thickness
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    page length of 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
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    See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper on the tractor you want to use. The paper thickness lever is not set correctly. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 2-4. The printer does not feed continuous
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    the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The printer's page length settings for the tractor do not match the size of the continuous paper you are using. Check the page length settings for the tractor using the printer's defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See
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    size setting in your application or printer driver. Check the page length settings for the tractor using the printer's defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" on page 5-4 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" on page 4-30. 7-10 Troubleshooting
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    's 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 The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing
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    . See page 2-5 for continuous paper, or page 3-3 for single sheets. Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random positions. Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Remove any slack in the
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    -setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" on page 5-4 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" on page 4-30. The line space setting in your application software is incorrect. Adjust the line space setting in your application software. Troubleshooting
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    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 software as described in Chapter 1. 7-14 Troubleshooting
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    are not aligned. Cause What to do Bidirectional printing, which is the printer's standard printing mode, is out of alignment. Use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. See "Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout," later in this chapter. 7 Troubleshooting 7-15
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    printer is off. Otherwise, you 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. Turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are off. 7-16 Troubleshooting
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    not properly aligned, you can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Note: ❏ To complete the steps printer. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set of alignment patterns. 3. As described in the instructions
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    self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to
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    to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all printer is turned off. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. Troubleshooting
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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 turn off 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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    A-20 Installing the roll paper holder A-21 Loading roll paper A-22 Removing roll paper A-24 A Using an Optional Front Sheet Guide A-25 Installing the front sheet guide A-25 Loading paper in the front sheet guide A-27 Installing an Interface Card A-29 Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-1
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    and interface cards available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in Appendix D. Paper into the printer without reloading. See "Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder" on page A-18 for instructions. If
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    2-14. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. See "Using the Roll Paper Holder" on page A-20 for instructions. Front sheet guide (C81423✽) A The front sheet guide allows you to load single sheets from the front paper slot
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    EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all the interfaces in the table are available worldwide.) See "Installing an Interface Card" on page A-29 for instructions C82306✽ optional serial interface card, be sure to set the transfer speed to one of the following:
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    Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer: the single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637✽) and the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80638 pull position, see "Removing the pull tractor" on page 2-24. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-5
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    described on "Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder" on page A-16. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide by moving it to the upright position and pulling it straight up. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the
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    cut-sheet feeder in both hands, press down on the latch levers and fit the notches over the printer's mounting posts, as shown below. Release the latch levers to lock the feeder in place. single-bin see "Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder" on page A-16. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-7
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    labels in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder. 1. Make sure the paper guide is removed, and set the paper thickness lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper's thickness. A-8 Enhancing Your
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    paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. paper support paper guides of the cut-sheet feeder 3. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. A 4. Open the paper guide cover. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-9
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    along the left paper guide. 7. Adjust 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. 8. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. A-10 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    as shown below, if necessary. 10. Install the paper guide with the attached stacker-support by fitting the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer. Slide the edge guides to the middle of your paper. A The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the
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    load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the highcapacity cut-sheet feeder. 1. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper's thickness. A-12 Enhancing Your
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    the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support to midway between the paper guides. A Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-13
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    . 5. Open the paper guide cover. 6. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 7. Insert the paper stack, printable side down, along the left paper guide. A-14 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    loading envelopes, push back the envelope levers as shown below. A 9. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper or envelopes against the guide rollers. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer receives data. If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you
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    notches in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the back of the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. A-16 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    3. Lock the two cut-sheet feeders together by pushing firmly on the tab locks. To install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder on your printer, see "Installing an optional cut-sheet feeder" on page A-6. Selecting your paper path (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed,
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    It is best to select the paper path in your application program because software settings usually override the printer's control panel settings. However, if you cannot select the paper path in your application, select a path by pressing the Tear off/Bin button until the light indicates the
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    position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 3. Move the printer's paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever to the proper position for the thickness of your single-sheet paper. 4. If you are using the
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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-20 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    To install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer into the two holes in the base plate. A c Caution: The roll paper
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    steps below to load a roll of paper, 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 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 printer cover) to the proper position for the thickness of your
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    the bottom of the roll. 8. Turn on the printer. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the push tractor and insert it 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
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    off the paper using the tear-off edge of the printer. Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide, then cut the paper behind where it feeds into the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the remaining
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    an Optional Front Sheet Guide The optional front sheet guide (C81423✽) fits inside the front of the printer. This option allows you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multipart forms of up to 5 parts (one original and four copies). Paper used with front sheet guide must be 148 to
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    Remove the edge guide from the bottom of the printer by pushing in the pegs. 3. Insert the front of the front paper guide into the holder on both sides of the printer's interior. Insert the pegs on the back of the front paper guide into the holes on the inside-bottom of the printer. A-26 Enhancing
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    sheet guide. c Caution: Do not load envelopes in the front sheet guide. A 1. Make sure that the paper guide is in the upright position and the edge guides are open all the way to the left and right. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    If you are using ordinary single-sheet paper, set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 as shown below. If you are loading a single-sheet multipart form, set the paper thickness lever to the proper position. 3. Slide the edge guide to the triangle mark on the front sheet
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    with the edge guide, load the paper printable side up until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically. Installing an Interface Card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer's power cord and
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    the interface compartment. Firmly push in the card to make 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 shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you
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    Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-1
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    at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. To clean your printer, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cutsheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Use
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    on page 2-24. 7. Make sure the tractor that comes with your printer is installed in the push position. See "Loading paper onto the push tractor" on page 2-6 for instructions. 8. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the
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    B-4 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
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    Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-5 Environmental C-6 Paper C-6 Paper alignment C-10 Printable area C-11 Safety approvals C-14 CE marking C-14 Command Lists C-15 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes C-15 IBM 2390 Plus emulation control codes C-19
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    Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft Draft Draft condensed LQ LQ IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot C-2 Specifications
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    Paper feed methods: Friction (front or top paper entry) Push tractor (rear paper entry) Pull tractor (front, bottom, or rear paper entry) Push and pull tractor (optional) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Paper feed speed: Continuous Intermittent 5 inches/second 45 ms/line
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    Built-in fonts: Character tables: Character sets: Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12
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    Black ribbon cartridge (#7753) Film ribbon cartridge (#7768) Black ribbon life 2 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ character) Film ribbon life 0.2 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) C Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your
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    Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) -30 to 60 °C (-22 to 140 °F) Humidity (without condensation) 10 to 80% RH 0 to 85% RH Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25 °C
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    Thickness Weight 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch) Cut sheet feeder: 0.07 to 0.14 mm (0.0028 to 0.0055 inch) 52 to 90 g/m² (14 to 24 lb) Cut sheet feeder: 64 to 90 g/m² (18 to 24 lb) Single-sheet multipart forms: Width Length Copies Thickness Weight Binding front entry only 100 to 257 mm
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    to the edges of the paper. ❏ At the perforation between pages, the horizontal and vertical perforation cuts should not cross. ❏ The thickness of the perforation part when extended should be 1 mm or less. C-8 Specifications
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    Continuous paper with labels: front and bottom entry Label size 23.8 × 63.5 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 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inches) (one page) Backing sheet
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    Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the "0." Rear entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the "0." C-10 Specifications
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    Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A printable area B printable area B C C 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 paper width is 257 mm (10.1 inches
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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 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
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    Roll paper: A B printable area 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). C Specifications C-13
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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 EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) CE
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    supports the following EPSON ESC/P2 control codes and IBM 2390 Plus emulation control codes: EPSON ESC/P2 control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P2 printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 0, ESC
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    1B 28 42 m n Function: ESC ( 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 (180 dpi) m = 2: 2 dots, 3: 3 dots, 4: 4 dots, 5: 5 dots s: Space adjustment value
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    printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer is constant. The barcode is printed only if the following valid characters are set: Barcode type EAN-13 EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC-A UPC-E
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    Set B, Set C The following conditions are required for barcode printing: ❏ Barcode printing is always performed unidirectionally. However, when it is mixed with raster bit image data, neither barcode nor raster bit image data is printed. ❏ A barcode is not printed when part of the barcode extends
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    This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2390 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC [ F Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 5, ESC A, ESC A (AGM*), ESC 0, ESC 1, ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC
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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: ❏ Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F;
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    PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 863 (French-Canadian) PC 865 (Nordic) C Specifications C-21
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    PC 861 (Icelandic) BRASCII Abicomp ISO Latin 1 C-22 Specifications
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    Roman 8 PC 858 C Specifications C-23
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    ISO 8859-15 PC 437 Greek* PC 853 (Turkish)* PC 855 (Cyrillic)* C-24 Specifications
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    PC 852 (Eastern Europe)* PC 857 (Turkish)* PC 866 (Russian)* PC864 (Arabic) C Specifications C-25
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    PC 869 (Greek)* MAZOWIA (Poland)* Code MJK (CSFR)* ISO 8859-7* C-26 Specifications
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    ISO Latin 1T (Turkish)* Bulgaria (Bulgarian)* PC 774 (LST 1283: 1993)* Estonia (Estonian)* C Specifications C-27
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    PC 771 (Lithuanian) ISO 8859-2* PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR (Ukranian)* C-28 Specifications
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    PC APTEC (Arabic)* PC 708 (Arabic)* PC 720 (Arabic)* PC AR 864 (Arabic)* C Specifications C-29
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    Italic table No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table C-30 Specifications
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    for the Italic table You can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table shown below using the defaultsetting 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
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    C-32 Specifications
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    United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-5 Enquiry Desk D-5 Customer Support D-5 Faxon EPSON D-6 EPtec-Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-6 World Wide Web D-7 For Australian Users D-7 EPSON FAXBACK D-7 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-7 Internet URL http://www
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    Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in Chapter 7, contact customer support services for assistance. See the section for your country in this section. We will be able to help you much more quickly
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    For North American Users If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support through the following services: Electronic support services Service World Wide Web EPSON Internet FTP Site EPSON Forum on CompuServe® Access From the Internet, you can reach
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    the following information ready: ❏ Product name ❏ Product serial number ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for
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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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    Web site. See below for details. Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: ❏ Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products ❏ Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone
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    available. Phone (02) 9903 9075 and the system 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 the BBS to check out the latest versions. If you have
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    have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here. The Helpdesk numbers are: Phone: (02
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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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    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 D-10 Customer Support Information
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    line feed When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically printer's memory used to store data before it is printed. character table A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the set
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    uses fewer dots per character for faster printing. See also letter quality. driver See printer driver. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application
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    printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page because of margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the functions of a particular printer. reset To return a printer to its default settings. Glossary 3
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    printed images is measured by using the number of dots per inch (dpi). self test A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, an select unidirectional printing using the printer's defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See also bidirectional printing.
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    Paper 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. Glossary 5
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    Top-of-form position The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position. 6 Glossary
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    the printer, 1-14 to 1-15 Continuous paper printing, 4 to 6 problems, 7-8 Control panel, 5-2 to 5-11 Cut-sheet feeder switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper, A-18 D Default setting, 5-4 to 5-11 Document properties, 4-28 E Edge guide, 2-19 ENERGY STAR compliance, 11 EPSON Remote
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    guide attaching, 1-11 to 1-12 Paper jam clearing, 7-16 Paper menu, 4-6 Paper paths, 4 to 8 Paper release lever, 3, 2-2 to 2-3 Paper tension unit installing, 1-10, 2-25 removing, 1-6, 2-15 Paper thickness lever, 2-4 to 2-5 Plugging in the printer, 1-13 Printer driver, 1-16 accessing from Windows
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    7-10 Tear Off/Bin button, 2-34 Top-of-form problems, 7-9 Top slot, 7, 3-2, 3-8 to 3-10 Transporting the printer, B-3 Troubleshooting Continuous paper loading or feeding problems, 7-8 power supply problem, 7-5 printing or printout quality problems, 7-11 to 7-15 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding
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User’s Guide
24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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