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    U S E R' S G U I D E 4001245 GO1-01
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    Printer Parts printer cover ribbon Cartridge u parallel in&ace Never move this lever. FONT lights rL ,~~ -~~~ Font button LF/FF button Control panel -
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    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 registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Action Printer is a trademark
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. . Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. . Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it, and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners. . Do not use your printer near water or spill
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    support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Sales of the ESC/P Reference manual Epson
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    of the product. All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidence of purchase, normally the bill of sale invoice, and it users are requested to contact the Service Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited. Epson (UK) Limited, or Epson Appointed Distributors, will at their discretion
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    (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to
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    Cautions, and Notes 2 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-7 Running the Self Test 1-8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Setting Up Your Software Programs
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    Appendix A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Command Summary A-13 Character Tables A-21 Glossary GL-1 Index IN-1 Viii Contents
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    Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 9-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of features. Features These features give your Epson printer outstanding value: Fast printing speed. You can print up to 240 characters per second in 12 cpi draft mode. Easy
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    , and connecting your printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions. l Chapter 2 is a detailed discussion of paper handling. l Chapter 3 describes how to use the control panel to customize your printer settings. It also contains maintenance and troubleshooting information. l The Appendix
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    the protective materials 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-7 Running the Self Test 1-8 Loading paper into the paper cassette 1-8 Running the test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Setting Up Your Software
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    Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items. printer output guide ribbon cartridge power cord* @ i cable clip push tractor** l In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. ** In some countries, the push tractor is an option (part number CSOOZS*). 0t l
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    remove the protective cover. Then remove the foam packing and the two protectors from inside the printer. 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its foam packing. 3. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. Remove the tape that holds down the metal plate in the cassette during shipping. Note: Store
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    locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers, and avoid outlets on the same
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    Printer If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 10 kg (22 lbs). Never use a stand that tilts the printer into the tractor's sprocket units. Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before you install the ribbon cartridge, make sure the power cord is not
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    direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic posts into the slots. 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to feed the ribbon into place. Make sure it is not twisted or
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    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 4. Replace the printer cover by inserting its tabs into the holes on the printer as shown below; then close the cover. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is off when the 0 side of the switch is pressed down. 2.
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    into the paper cassette 1. You can install the output guide to support printed pages as they come out of the printer. To install it, insert the tabs on the guide into the mounting slots on the printer case as shown below. Be sure to turn the guide over and install it in the opposite direction when
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    2. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. Running the Self Test 3. Fan a stack of A4 or letter-size paper and then even up the edges. Note: The US of the paper cassette. The cassette holds up to 50 sheets (70 kg or 22 lb maximum). 4. Pull out the paper support. Setting Up the Printer 1-9
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    paper is underneath all five tabs, especially the small ones on the top edge of the cassette. tabs tabs 6. Insert the paper cassette into the printer as far as it will go. The edge of the paper stack extends beyond the front of the
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    012345678S:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP 0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ &-()a+,- ./0123456789:;?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR Note: If the paper cassette is empty when you turn the power on, the printer beeps three times and the READY light flashes. Load paper as described above and press the LF/FF button to
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    Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on cable clip; then insert the clip in the slot on the bottom of the printer. (You may have to remove the output guide when you put the printer upright to attach the cable clip.) 1-12 Setting Up the
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    Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the slot on the back. Setting Up Your Software Programs Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the
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    Programs Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use a software program even if does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference). LX-100 ActionPrinter 2250 LX-810/850 LX
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    Chapter 2 Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets 2-2 Tips for using the paper cassette 2-2 Loading paper manually 2-3 Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor 2-5 Installing the push tractor 2-5 Loading continuous paper 2-7 Tips for using continuous paper 2-10 Using the tear-off feature
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    from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide with the manual insertion slot. Tips for using the paper cassette Review "Loading paper into the the printer cover. It is marked by + and - signs. Open the printer cover and turn the gear to adjust the position. The notches on the ribbon mask
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    support back into the paper cassette, first remove paper from the cassette. Then hold down the locking tab while pushing the paper support printer commands. l You can switch to manual insertion or to the push tractor without removing the paper cassette. For instructions, see "Loading paper manually
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    a single sheet into the slot, aligning the paper edge with the arrow mark on the printer case. The page loads automatically. When the printer receives data, it begins printing. Be sure to raise the flap when not using manual insertion. l You can adjust the top-of-form position in the same way that
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    . Note: In some locations, the tractor is an option (part number C80026*). Installing the push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and is in the flat position. Remove the paper guide. 2. Make sure the paper-release lever on the left side of the push tractor is lowered to the single
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    Paper with the Push Tractor 3. Hold the tractor as shown and fit the edges of both sides into the slots at the back of the printer. Then lift it straight up until you hear the unit snap into place. 4. Raise the paper-release lever and push it firmly into the continuous
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    Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor Loading continuous paper 1. Place the continuous paper supply below the printer so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer as shown. (You can also use a printer stand. ) CAUTION: When you are using labels with the tractor, always put the supply below the
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    mark on the case. Then slide the left sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 5. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. Open both sprocket covers. 2-8 Paper Handling
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    left sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then push the lock lever down to lock it in place. Note that this printer prints on the underside of the paper. 7. Turn on the printer. It advances the paper to the loading position automatically when it receives data. Note: If the
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    to change the top-of-form position permanently, adjust it with the default-setting mode as described in Chapter 3. l Each time you turn on the printer with paper loaded, it reverses the continuous paper to the paper-park position and then advances it to the next top-of-form. Always remove
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    work. For details, see "Labels" in this chapter or "Using the Default-Setting Mode" in Chapter 3. Here's how the tear-off feature works: 1. When the printer finishes printing the last page and the print head moves to the top-of-form position on the next page, the
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    CAUTION: Always tear off the printed document and excess paper before feeding paper backward. Never feed more than one page backward through the printer. 2. Turn off the printer and lower the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. Then pull the push tractor straight down and out of the
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    continuous paper supply. Switching to single sheets Here's how to switch from continuous paper to single sheets: 1. If you have a printed document still in the printer, tear off the printed pages and then press the LF/FF and FONT buttons at the same time to reverse the remaining paper back to
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    /FF and FONT buttons at the same time to reverse the paper to the paper- park position. You can then lower the lever again. 3. The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it automatically loads a single sheet from the paper cassette and begins to print. Switching to continuous paper
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    print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes, labels, and multi-part forms. You need not adjust the printer for the paper thickness when you use these paper types. Never move the small levers on the ends of the metal Never move this lever. l
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    an envelope, follow the steps described in "Loading paper manually" earlier in this chapter. l Before loading an envelope, lower the flap on the printer's rear slot. l Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer first, as shown. l Use envelopes under normal operating conditions
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    backward feeding can make them peel off their backing and jam the printer. To make sure that the labels do not peel off and jam the printer, change the back-feed setting in the default-setting mode to Disable. (For instructions, see "Changing the default settings" in Chapter 3.) When the back-feed
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    advance it to the top-of-form position between jobs even if paper is loaded when you turn on the printer. In addition to changing the back-feed setting, also follow the instructions below when you print on labels: l Always use labels designed for use with a tractor. Do not try to print
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    -Setting Mode 3-5 Changing the default settings 3-7 Default settings 3-13 Maintenance and Transportation 3-16 Cleaning the printer 3-16 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 3-17 Transporting the printer 3-18 Troubleshooting 3-19 Power supply 3-20 Printing 3-20 Paper handling 3-24 Using the
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    is ready to receive data from the computer. It flashes briefly each time you turn on the printer. The READY light also flashes under the following conditions: l The printer is out of paper. l The printer is in the tear-off mode (when the push tractor is installed.) When an error occurs, the READY
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    the font menu on the control panel to see which font is selected. For instructions on selecting fonts with the FONT button, see page 3-5. The FONT lights (Light see page 3-5. Hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer to enter the default-setting mode. When you are in the default-setting
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    . Data dump The data dump allows advanced users to pinpoint communications problems between the printer and computer. Hold down the LF/FF and FONT buttons while turning on the printer to enter data dump mode. The printer prints the exact codes (in hexadecimal format) reaching it from the computer
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    Lights Light 1 Light 2 0 0 Sample ABCDEFGhiJblm0123456789 Epson NLQ Sans Serif 0 Epson Draft 0 0 ABCDEFGhijklm0123456789 0 ABCDEFGhijklm0123456789 Draft condensed 0 0 ABCDff6hijkM1234W89 l on 0 off Using the Default-Setting Mode Your printer has internal settings that control such
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    American version only. 11, 12, 8.5, or 70/6 inches (A4) -3, -2, -1, 0, +l, +2, or +3 Note: Most software programs control the printer features listed here. If you can use your software program to control the printer, you may never need to use the default-setting mode. In fact, you may find that
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    repeat steps 6 through 8 if you want to make more than one change. Also, you can turn off the printer and start over if you are not sure about a setting. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in the paper cassette. If you installed the push tractor, always use
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    ON French OFF BLINK German ON OFF Italian ON ON Spanish ON BLINK Once you press the LF/FF button, the printer prints the current default settings and the next instruction in the selected language. After printing is finished, go to the next step. 5. If you want more help text to be
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    good idea to press the FONT button to print the help text before changing default settings. The printed text guides you through the operation. Once you are familiar with the operation, press the LF/FF button to skip printing button until light 1 is blinking and light 2 is on. Using the Printer 3-9
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    light 1, light 2, and the READY light indicate your selection. Then press the FONT button to set the feature. Once you press the FONT button, the printer advances to the next item in table B and your setting is saved automatically. The new setting remains in effect until you change it. 3-10 Using
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    Table C: Character table Using the Default-Setting Mode BLINK ON BLINK ON BLINK ON OFF ON BLINK PC 866 (Russian)* USSR GOST (Russian)* PC 861 (Icelandic) * Available in the European version only. ** Available in the North/South American version only. Using the Printer 3-11
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    Using the Default-Setting Mode Table D: Page length Light 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF Light 2 OFF OFF ON ON READY light ON BLINK OFF ON Page length 11 inches 12 inches 8.5 inches 70/6 inches (A4) Table E: TOF position 3-12 Using the Printer
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    default-setting mode, slide the narrow cover back on the printer. Default settings This section describes all the features in the default-setting mode. Character select 12 cpi, it prints 12 characters per inch. Shape of zero The printer prints the zero character with a slash (0) when the setting is on, or
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    the push tractor, this feature advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position where you can easily tear off the printed page. When the printer receives data, it automatically reverses the paper to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you can use all of the next sheet
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    form position between jobs even if paper is loaded when you turn on the printer. Set this feature to Disable when you use labels, or when you do tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. Your printer includes a wide variety of character tables. You can choose from these
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    operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove any paper as well as the paper cassette and output guide. 2. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt. 3. If the outer case or paper cassette is dirty or
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    service person if you think lubrication is needed. l Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Replacing the ribbon cartridge When the printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. We recommend that you use Epson ribbon cartridge S015047
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    then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Remove the output guide and the ribbon cartridge. 3. Remove the push tractor, if installed. 4. Attach the protective materials to the printer. See page 1-3. 5. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, output guide, and power cord in the original
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    Troubleshooting Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. If you have a printer problem, find it in the list below and then see the appropriate page for help. Power supply l Power is not being supplied. See 3-20. Printing l The printer does not print. l
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    Troubleshooting Power supply Power is not being supplied. l The lights on the control printed. Check that the software is installed properly for your printer. Check the software's printer settings. Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure this cable is a
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    Troubleshooting l The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described earlier in this chapter. l The printer
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    Troubleshooting Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. l A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to replace it. l Dots are missing in random positions. Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come
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    Troubleshooting The print position is not what you expected. l Printing default-setting mode. See "Changing the default settings" on page 3-7. Also, it is possible to open the printer cover and turn the gear to make minor adjustments to the loading position for the current page only. See Chapter
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    described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Paper handling Single sheets do not feed properly from the
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    not feed properly from the manual insertion slot. l Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned with each other
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    Troubleshooting l The paper does not eject properly. The page may be too long. Tear off the fresh supply of paper and eject the page from the printer. Use only paper that is within the specified length range described in the Appendix. l When you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, the
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    specifications A-2 Interface specifications A-8 Initialization A-11 Command Summary A-13 Sending printer commands A-13 Using the command summary A-13 Printer operation A-14 Data control A-14 Vertical motion A-14 Horizontal motion A-15 Overall printing style A-16 Print size and character
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    Technical Specifications Printer specifications Printing Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Quality Draft NLQ Characters/inch 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 200 240 40 48 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed:
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    Epson NLQ Sans Serif One italic and 7 graphics character tables One italic and 15 graphics character tables One italic and 5 graphics character tables 13 international character sets Paper Single skeets (Paper cassette): Size Thickness Weight US model: Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Other models Manual
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    Technical Specifications Single sheets (Manual insertion): Width 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 tractor. Note: YOU can use recycled paper under normal conditions. If you notice increases in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use a higher grade of paper. Labels: Size Thickness Weight Envelopes
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    You can use recycled paper under normal conditions. If you notice increases in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use a higher grade of paper. Labels: Size under normal temperature and humidity conditions. l Load envelopes manually, with the longer side inserted into the rear slot. A-4 Appendix
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    Technical Specifications Printable area: Single sheets (paper cassette and manual insertion) and envelopes B 4 printable area J -C A (0.38 inches) for the letter-size paper cassette 3 mm (0.12 inches) for manual insertion However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches). C The minimum bottom
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    : MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Friction (paper cassette and manual insertion) Push tractor Black ribbon cartridge S015047 Life expectancy: 3 million characters at 14 dots/character 4000 power-on hours 200 million strokes/wire Height Width Depth Weight 130 mm (5.1 inches) 375
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    frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: Dielectric strength: 240 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current AC line and chassis) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your
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    CSA22.2 No.220 EN 60950 (Tijv, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SE-H) RFI: US model: FCC part 15 subpart B class B European model: Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) EN 55022 class B Interface specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments The built-in
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    signal goes HIGH in the following cases: 1) During data entry 2) During printing 3) During an error state 12 30 PE OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is in a paper-out state or in an error state. 13 - SLCT OUT Pulled up to 5V through 1.0 KR resistance. 14 - AUTO - FEED x-r 15
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    Twisted-pair return signal ground level. When this level becomes LOW, the printer controller is reset to its power-up state and the print buffer is more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. This level becomes LOW when the printer is: 1) in a paper-out state 2) in an error state Same as
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    Technical Specifications Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. BUSY ACKNLG DATA STROBE Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways: Hardware initialization Software initialization l The power is
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    below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized. Item Top-of-form position Page length Left for A4-size paper, 61 lines for letter-size paper, 22 inches for manual insertion Continuous paper: Subject to control panel setting in the default-setting mode Cancelled
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    Command Summary Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are handled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a your software allows you to send commands to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are
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    85 ESC 8 56 ESC 9 57 ESC EM n 25 Hex. 40 11 13 73 3C 55 38 39 19 BEL 7 07 Description Initialize Printer Select Printer Deselect Printer Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Disable Paper-Out Detection Enable Paper-Out Detection
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    Command Summa y ASCII ESC C 0 n ESC N n ESC O LF ESC 0 ESC l ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC A n ESC J n VT ESC B nn ESC b c nn ESC /c Dec. Hex. Description 67 43 Set Page Length in Inches n = Number of lines 78 4E Set Skip-Over-Perforation n = Number of lines 79 4F Cancel Skip-Over-Perforation 10
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    Command Summary ASCII ESC e 0 n ESCeln ESCfOn ESCfln HT ESC D nn Dec. Hex. Description 101 65 Set Horizontal Tab Increments n = Horizontal tab interval in spaces (n £ 21 at 10 cpi, 25 at 12 cpi, or 36 in condensed modes) 101 65 Set Vertical Tab Increments n = Vertical tab interval in lines
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    Command Summary Print size and character width ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC P 80 50 Select 10 cpi ESC M 77 4D Select 12 cpi SI 15 OF Select Condensed Mode ESC SI 15 OF Select Condensed Mode DC2 18 12 Cancel Condensed Mode so 14 OE Select Double-Width Mode (one line)
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    Command Summary Word processing ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC a n 97 61 Description NLQ Justification n = 0: Left justification 1: Centering 2: Right justification 3: Full justification Character tables ASCII Dec. Hex. ESCtn 116 74 ESC(tnn 40 116 2874 Description Select Character Tables
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    Command Summary ASCII ESC R n ESC 6 ESC 7 Dec. Hex. Description 82 52 Select an International Character Set n=0:USA 7: Spain I 1: France 8: Japan 2: Germany 9: Norway 3: U.K. 10: Denmark II 4: Denmark I 11: Spain II 5: Sweden 12: Latin America 6: Italy 54 36 Printable Code Area
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    60 I I 1 120 I I 2 120 Quadruple-density* ESC Z 3 240 CRT I Plotter (1 : 1) none 4 80 none 5 72 CRT II none 6 90 * Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. ESC ? s n 63 3F Reassign Graphics Mode s is the character (K, L, or Z) to be reassigned to mode n (0-6) ESC
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    Character Tables You can select these character tables with the default-setting mode or by using a software command. All tables except the italic character table are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F, so only the PC 437 and italic tables are shown completely. The rest of the
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    Character Tables PC 850 (Multilingual) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 860 (Portuguese) 89ABCDEF 0 c fi 6 .;: L I a f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 863 (Canadian-French) / BQABCDEF 0 c E : ?: L 101 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 865 (Nordic) BQABCDEF
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    PC 437 Greek (Greek)" 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Character Tables PC 851 (Greek)" T 0 , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 852 (East Europe)" 07 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 853 (Turkish)* 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Appendix A-23
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    Character Tables PC 855 (Cyrillic)* I 0 t8 j9rnA aB :L C .DHE -F 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 857 (Turkish)* 89ABCDEF 0 c fi 6 :? L Q 6 - 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 861 (Icelandic)* BgABCDEF 0 c $ 6 1::': L I a * ...'.. 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 A B C D E F PC 866 (Russian)*
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    PC 869 (Greek)* 89ABCDEF 0 ^r *c j::.. L T f - 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 A B C D E F Character Tables USSR GOST (Russian)* FgABCDEF 0 t c r APapti 1 BC6 c b 2 I I BTBT, 3 L Lryry\ 4 5 I I - A@n9' 1IIEXex\ 81 xllxu-, 7 3 v 3 4: + 8 111 HlIl~mt 9 B 9 A m 1 A K'bKsI B
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    information consisting of eight bits. characters per inch cpi) A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch. The printer's default setting is 10 cpi. character table A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular
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    communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in data dump mode, it prints each code it receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dot matrix A method
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    the paper path but is still attached to the push tractor. parallel interface See interface. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. push tractor A detachable device that automatically pushes continuous paper
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    the paper back to the loading position. tear-off position The position the printer feeds the paper to at the end of print job. You can change the the edge. top-of-form The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first printable line. unidirectional printing Printing in which the
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    A-21 -26 Cleaning the printer, 3-16 Clip, cable, 1-2, 1-12 Connecting the printer, 1-11 -13 Continuous Epson NLQ Sans Serif, 3-5, A-3 lights, 3-2, 3-5 selecting, 3-5 Form length, continuous paper, 3-6, 3-9, 3-12, A-3 Forms, multi-part, 2-17, A-3 G Gear, 2-2, 2-10 Graphics print direction, A-2 Guide
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    release lever, 2-5, 2-6, 2-12, 2-13, 2-14 Paper support, 1-9, 2-3 Parallel interface, 1-11 -13, A-8 -11 Plugging in the printer, 1-7 -8 Power supply, see Voltage Printable area, A-5 -6 Print direction, A-2 Printer stand, 1-5 Problems, see Troubleshooting Protective materials replacing, 3-18 removing
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    3-12, 3-16 Tractor, push, 2-5 -14 installing,, 2-5 -6 loading paper, 2-7 -9 Transporting the printer, 3-18 Troubleshooting, 3-19 -26 Typestyles, 3-5, A-3 U Unidirectional printing, A-2 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 -3 V Voltage, 1-2, A-7 power supply, A-7 w Weight, 1-5, A-6 Where USA users can get help
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    IN-4 Index
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    Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance, CA 90503 Printed in Japan 92.05.5A
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