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    default-setting mode, turn on the printer while you hold down the FONT and PAPER FEED buttons. The printer beeps once. 3. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints a quick reference. Copyright © 1995 by Seiko Epson Corporation. 4004313 CO1 -00
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    on and the CONDENSED and READY lights are off. 5. After you have made your selection, exit the Group 1 Extension default-setting mode by turning off the printer. Note: If you want to check the new default settings, enter the default-setting mode again and print the quick reference. After that, turn
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    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential
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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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    parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. l Except as specifically explained in the user's manual, do not attempt to repair the printer when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment
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    installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Epson technical information library fax service Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations.
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    handles the same product. In the event of any difficulty, 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 repair or replace part or all of the product to provide, in their judgement
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    outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications. The guarantee does not cover visits to the user's premises or the repair or commissioning of the product on site. Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising
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    . The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L or coloured red. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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    are a few things you should know about printing on single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one page
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    Printer Parts 5 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer Single Sheets 2-20 Printing on Special Paper 2-23 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Control Panel
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    the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 - 4 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface
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    Introduction Your new Epson® 9-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features. Features These features give your Epson printer outstanding value: Fast printing speed. Prints up to 380 characters per second. Easy paper handling. Provides four paper
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    roll paper holder, or a front sheet guide to enhance the use of your printer. For additional information on these options, see sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. You can also manually load single sheets without removing multi-part forms. You can also use it to load two
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    Interface Card Optional interface cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the cards are given in Chapter 4. Front Sheet Guide (C814001 for the standard-width carriage, C814011 for the wide
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    6 contains troubleshooting information. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a list of problems and solutions. Other chapters contain information on installing options, general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands
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    Printer Parts paper guide prilzfel cover edge guides lever paper-fension unit tractor \\ control panel ribbon cartridge lever parallel interfa A\C inlet Note: In some countries, the power cord is attached.
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    Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Removing the protective materials 1 - 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the
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    contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Read this chapter first. Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none is damaged. Printer Power cord Note: In some countries, the power cord is
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    damage during shipping, several pieces of protective material are packed with your printer. You must remove these before you put your printer together. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet inserted in your printer when removing the protective material. Note: l Make sure you remove all packing
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    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. Accidental disruption of power can erase
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    Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: l Use a stand that supports at least twice the weight of the printer. 13.6 kg (30 Ibs) for the standard-width carriage 18.4 kg (40 Ibs) for the wide carriage l Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15
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    Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge 1. Make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and ; then pull the paper-tension unit up and off the printer. 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the
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    ; then press on both ends of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots. 6. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
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    Assembling the Printer 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Replace the paper-tension unit by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Press down on both ends of the unit until
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    Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide Your printer comes with a paper guide that allows you to load a single sheet from the top of the printer. Place the notches on the paper guide straight down into the mounting slots on the printer. You can stand the paper guide in an upright position,
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    , use the built-in self test to see that the printer is working properly. Plugging in the printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. t CAUTION: If the
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    . The printer prints the self test using the currently selected font. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. Hold down the PAPER FEED button while you turn on the printer. The printer beeps several times and the READY light blinks
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    that is at least 210 mm (8.27 inches) wide for the standard-width carriage or 360 mm (14 4. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. After about two seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and starts the self test. 1-12 Setting Up the
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    available fonts. 5. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the PAUSE button. When the printer beeps, you can load another sheet of paper to continue printing font samples. When you wish to stop the test temporarily, press the PAUSE button. To resume the test, press the
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    to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to your printer's built-in parallel interface. Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure both
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    set up your program. If your printer is not listed, choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference): FX-870 FX-1170 FX-850 FX-1050 FX-800 FX-1000 EX-800 EX-1000 FX-85 FX-105 FX-80+ FX-lOO+ FX-80 FX-100 Epson printer 9-pin printer If you plan to use the
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    Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-16 Setting Up the Printer
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    paper from the pull tractor 2-19 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-20 Switching to single sheets 2-20 Switching to continuous paper 2-22 Printing on Special Paper 2-23 Setting the paper-thickness lever 2-23 Multi-part forms 2-24 Labels 2-25 Envelopes 2-26 Paper Handling 2-1
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    Selecting a Paper Feeding Method Your printer provides four paper paths so you can print on almost any type of paper: l Choose the top paper guide to print on single sheets. l Install the tractor unit in the appropriate location to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom. You can mount
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    loaded from the top or either of the optional cut-sheet feeders; also for loading single sheets from the front with the optional front sheet guide. Front push-tractor position For continuous paper with the tractor unit installed in the front. Rear push-tractor position For continuous paper with the
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    , you need to replace it before you print on single sheets. See page 1-8 in Chapter 1. Loading single sheets from the top 1. Place the paper-release lever in the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Turn on the printer. The READY light on the control panel
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    4. Slide a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically and you are ready to print. 0tl CAUTION: Always turn off the printer before you use the knob on its left side to clear paper jams. If the printer is on, you may damage it or lose
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    the position of the tractor unit and the placement of your paper supply. Your printer can handle continuous paper up to 254 mm (10.0 inches) wide on the and up to 406 mm (16.0 inches) wide on the wide carriage. To print on continuous paper, you can install the tractor unit in one of the following
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    front cover. If the optional front sheet guide is installed, remove it by grasping the fins on both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. 3. Push the tractor into the printer's mounting slot as shown below. See page 2-10 for instructions on loading continuous paper with the front push
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    is turned off. 2. Lift the paper guide up and off the printer. 3. While pressing in the tractor's lock tabs, lower the tractor straight down into the printer's mounting slots. Press on both ends to make sure the tractor is firmly seated. See page 2-13 for instructions on loading paper with the rear
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    it back in the direction of the arrow in the illustration. See page 2-16 for instructions on loading paper with the pull tractor. To remove the tractor unit, press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the unit toward you, and lift it off the printer. Then replace the paper-tension unit. Paper Handling 2-9
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    Using Continuous Paper Loading paper with the front push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and remove the front cover. 2. Make sure the tractor is in the front push-tractor position and the paper-release lever is in the front push-tractor position. 2-10 Paper Handling
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    lock it in place. Now slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) \ Paper Handling 2-11
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    sprocket unit in place by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 8. Attach the front cover. 9. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing. Removing paper from the front push tractor 1. To remove continuous paper, press the TEAR OFF button to
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    Using Continuous Paper Loading paper with the rear push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide is removed. 2. Make sure the tractor is in the rear push-tractor position and the paper-release lever is also in the rear push-tractor
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    .) Push the lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your printer, but do not lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 5. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight loading edge. Open
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    in the paper; then lock it in place. 8. Attach the paper guide in its flat position over the printer. Slide the edge guides to the center. 9. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it loads the paper automatically before printing. Note: You can also advance the paper to the loading
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    off. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Make sure the paper-release lever is set to the pull-tractor position. 3. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. 4. Attach the paper
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    lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 8. Pull the paper up until the perforation between the first and second pages is
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    the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock backward. 12. Turn on the printer. 13. Make any adjustments to the loading position with the microfeed feature, as described in Chapter 3. 14. Install the
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    the top-of-form position The printer feeds the paper to the top-of-form position when it loads the paper or performs a form feed. This position determines where the printing begins on the page. You may need to adjust the top-of-form position when printing on ready-made forms. To do
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    rear (with the optional tractor). Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If a printed document is still in the printer, press the TEAR OFF button to feed the paper forward to the tear-off position. Tear off the document and press the
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    Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Push the paper-release lever back to the single-sheet position. 4. You can now load single sheets from the top as described in Using Single Sheets earlier in this chapter. Paper Handling 2-21
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    Sheets Switching to continuous paper You can easily switch back to printing on continuous paper. 1. If a single sheet is still in the printer, hold down the ALT button and press the EJECT button to eject it. 2. Lift up slightly on the paper guide and then lower it until it lies flat on top
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    , you may need to change the paper-thickness setting. CAUTION: When printing on labels or multi-part forms, l make sure that your printing stays within the printable area of the page to prevent damage to the print head. For more information on the printable area, see Chapter 7. Always return
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    copy) Labels 2 Envelope 2 to 5 * See Chapter 7 for complete paper specifications. Note: Print speed is reduced for paper-thickness lever settings of 2 and above. Multi-part forms You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to four parts (including the original). Make sure you set the paper
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    use them under normal operating conditions. l Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they curl around the platen and may jam when you resume printing. l To remove labels from the paper path after you finish printing, tear off the labels at a point before the paper slot. Then use
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    the steps described in Loading single sheets from the top earlier in this chapter. Note: l Insert the envelope between the edge guides until it meets resistance. l The print head must not print past the left or right edge of the envelope or other thick paper. Make sure your application program
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    Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-3 Other control-panel features 3-4 Default-Setting Mode 3-5 3-12 Changing Group 4 default settings 3-14 Micro Feed 3-15 Adjusting the print position 3-15 Adjusting the loading position 3-16 Tear Off 3-18 Using the tear
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    (green) On when the OPERATE button is on and power is supplied. This light blinks when the printer is paused, in tear-off mode, out of paper, or the print head is overheated. FONT (green) Shows which font is selected. This light is off for draft, on for NLQ Roman, and blinks for NLQ Sans
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    printer on or off. The printer is off when the button is out and on when the button is in. PAUSE/TEAR OFF Press this button to stop printing temporarily. Press it again to resume printing. When you have finished printing to select a font (draft, Epson Roman, or Epson Sans Serif). This button also
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    for details. Data dump: Hold down the PAUSE button while you turn on the printer to enter the data dump mode. This mode allows advanced users to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. For instructions, see Data Dump Mode later in this chapter. 3-4 Using the
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    because they take effect each time you turn on the printer. For most users, the factory settings are best, but you can change these it is in. Group 1 Features Printer mode Character pitch Skip-over-perforation Shape of Zero Tear off Auto line feed Settings EPSON ESC/P or IBM emulation 1Ocpi or
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    the printer operates in the Epson ESC/P mode. When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Character pitch You can set the character pitch to 10 cpi or 12 cpi. Skip-over-perforation When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a l-inch margin between the last line printed on
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    a wide variety of character tables. You can check the character tables available with your printer by printing the quick reference in the Group 2 default-setting mode. See the Appendix for specific characters in these character tables. You can also select character tables with software commands. See
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    is valid, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J (n/216-inch line feed) code is always accompanied by a carriage return (CR) code. The printer always moves the next print position to the left margin when it receives the LF or ESC J code. When this feature is invalid, you must send the CR
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    while you hold down the FONT button. This enters the Group 1 default setting mode. The printer beeps once. 3. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints a quick reference. Group 1 default settings BLINK ON Tear off BLINK BLINK Auto line feed
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    new default settings, enter the default-setting mode again and print the quick reference. After that, turn off the printer to exit the default-setting mode. Changing Group 2 default settings 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Turn on the printer while you hold down the FONT and PAUSE buttons
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    Default-Setting Mode 3. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints a quick reference according to the emulation setting in Group 1. ESC/P mode character table * ** Available only in the European version. Available only in the North/South
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    and READY lights turn on, off, printer is turned off. 2. To enter the Group 3 default-setting mode, turn on the printer while you hold down the FONT and PAPER FEED buttons. The printer beeps once. 3. Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then automatically loads the paper and prints
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    is on and the CONDENSED and READY lights are off. 5. After you have made your selection, exit the Group 3 defaultsetting mode by turning off the printer. Note: If you want to check the new default settings, enter the default-setting mode again and print the quick reference. After that, turn off
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    4 default settings Group 4 default settings differ from 1 to 3. You determine the setting by the number of beeps you hear instead of checking the panel lights. Also, the printer does not print a list of Group 4 default settings. To change Group 4 default settings follow the steps below. 1. Make sure
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    the print position Follow the steps below to adjust the print position during a print job: 1. Press the PAUSE button to stop printing. 2. While holding down the ALT button, press the PAUSE button to enter the micro-feed mode. The FONT and CONDENSED lights blink alternately. Using the Printer 3-15
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    The loading position is the position of the paper after it is automatically loaded by the printer. If your printing is too high or low on the page, you can change the loading position. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Load either continuous or single-sheet paper. (Load continuous paper by
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    loading position. If you try to advance the loading position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. l When the paper reaches the factory-set loading position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. Use the factory setting as a reference point when adjusting
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    and saves the paper normally lost between documents. After you finish printing, this feature advances the paper to the tear-off edge of the printer so you can easily tear off the printed sheets. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position. You can
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    in the default-setting mode. Just follow the steps below: 1. Make sure printing has finished. 2. Press the TEAR OFF button. The printer advances the paper's perforation to the tear-off edge and the READY light blinks. 3. Tear off all printed pages. Note: If the perforation does not meet the tear-off
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    sure the paper is in the tear-off position and the READY light is blinking. 2. While holding down the ALT button, press the PAUSE button to printing. Note: l The printer has a minimum and maximum tear-off position. If you try to advance the loading position beyond the limits, the printer beeps
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    printer has two draft fonts (normal and high-speed) and two Near Letter Quality (NLQ) fonts (Epson Roman and Epson Quality takes a little longer to print but produces fullyformed characters suitable button, the selection changes and the FONT and CONDENSED lights come on (m >, go off (u), or blink (
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    fonts you select with the panel are not the fonts that are printed, check your application program's user's manual for instructions on selecting character fonts. Here are sample characters for each font. d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Epson San Serif condensed 3-22 Using the Printer
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    allows experienced users to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and application programs. In data dump mode, the printer produces a mode, press the PAUSE button to stop printing and then turn off the printer. By reading the characters printed in the text field on the right
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    Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing a cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the card 4-22 The C823051 /C823061 serial interface card 4-24 Front Sheet Guide 4-25 Installing the front sheet guide 4-25 Loading single sheets from the front 4-26 Using the
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    this cut-sheet feeder is installed, you can still manually insert single sheets using the paper guide. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder holds up by following the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. If the tractor unit is installed in
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    the notches in the cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the printer. Release the latch levers to lock the cut-sheet feeder in place. 5. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer, then lowering it into place. You are now ready to load paper
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    the paper support midway between the paper guides. 3. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open. n 4. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. 4-4 Using the Printer Options
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    the middle of your paper. You can still insert single sheets using the paper guide or the optional front sheet guide. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when you send print data to the printer (as long as the READY light is lit). You can also load paper from the cut-sheet feeder by
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    . 2. Slide the left paper guide until it is aligned with the triangle mark; then lock it in place by pushing back on 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. 4-6 Using the Printer Options
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    . 0t l CAUTION: Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, or labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 5. Insert up to 150 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 airmail envelopes along the left paper guide. 6. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your paper's width
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    single sheets using the front paper slot with the optional front sheet guide or the slot between the paper guide and stacker. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when you send print data to the printer (as long as the READY light is lit). You can also load paper from the cut-sheet feeder
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    the notches in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the rear of the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options 4-9
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    and pressing the PAUSE button when the printer is out of paper. When you select BIN 1, the printer beeps once. When you select BIN 2, it beeps twice. You can also specify the bin number by using your application software as described in your software user's manual or by using the software command
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    or rear push-tractor position. Note: When you want to print several pages of continuous paper, fold the first printed page forward at the perforation after the perforation emerges from below the printer cover. This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly and prevents paper jams. Using the
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    labels backward. Labels can easily come off their backing and jam the printer. See the instructions below. 4. Place the paper-release lever in the single-sheet position. If you are printing labels, follow these instructions to remove the label supply and switch to the cut-sheet feeder: 1. Tear
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    tractor unit is available as an option. This is especially useful for continuous preprinted forms, multi-part forms, and labels. Using two tractor units at once is also recommended for the highest quality rear push &J Front push-tractor . : 43 or Rear push-tractor Using the Printer Options 4-13
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    front or rear-push tractor unit. See Using continuous paper in Chapter 2. 3. Reinstall the paper guide. 4. Install the other tractor in the pull tractor position. See Chapter 2 for details. 5. Turn on the printer. Press the PAPER FEED button to load paper; then press the PAPER FEED button again to
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    back to its original position. 10. See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled; then lock the sprocket units in place. 11. Reinstall the printer cover. Using the Printer Options 4-15
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    . This provides an inexpensive alternative to continuous paper for applications requiring variable paper lengths. Installing the roll paper holder 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide and the tractor unit. 3. Fit the arc bearings into the stand as shown. 4-16 Using the
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    below. Then, while pulling upward on the tension lever, fit the wire ends of the tension lever into the holes in the stand. Using the Printer Options 4-17
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    the roll paper holder. Loading a roll of paper After you have installed the roll paper holder, load a roll of paper as follows: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide and the tractor unit are removed. 2. Set the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. 4-18 Using the
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    Roll Paper Holder 3. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. 4. Insert the roll paper holder shaft into the center of the paper roll as shown. Using the Printer Options 4-19
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    shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Orient the roll so paper feeds off the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer. 6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide and insert it into the printer. The printer loads the paper automatically. 4-20 Using the
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    7. Install the paper guide as a separator. Roll Paper Holder You are now ready to print. When you finish printing, press the PAPER FEED button to advance the paper a suitable amount; then tear off the paper against the tear-off edge of the printer cover. Roll paper cannot be fed backward. When you
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    Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. The Epson interfaces below are compatible with your printer. Model Number Name C823051 /C823061 Serial interface card C823071/C823081 32KB serial interface card C8231Ol/C823102
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    on both sides of the interface compartment. Slide the card in firmly until the connector at the rear of the interface card fits into the printer's internal socket. 4. Secure the screws to complete installation. To remove the interface card, first unplug the power cord; then reverse the steps above
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    printer or computer so they can communicate properly. Use the information in your optional interface manual or your computer's manual the manual manual. Handshake timing When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer to 528 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code
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    that are 148-257 mm (5.8-10.1 inches) wide for the standard-width printer or 148-364 mm (5.8-14.3 inches) wide for the wide-carriage printer from the front paper slot. Installing the front sheet guide Install the front sheet guide following the steps below: 1. Open the front cover; then remove the
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    paper-release lever in the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer. The READY light on the control panel comes on. 3. Move the left edge guide to the arrow mark on the front sheet guide. If you wish, you can slide the edge guide to the left in 1/10-inch increments to increase the left
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    4. Insert the paper between the edge guides firmly until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically. You are now ready to print. 0tl CAUTION: Always turn off the printer before you use the knob on its left side to clear paper jams. If the printer is on, you may damage it or
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    Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5 - 2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
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    times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplug the printer's power cord. Then remove the paper guide, tractor unit, and the cut-sheet the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your dealer or a qualified service person if you think
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    and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Using any other ribbon may damage your printer or shorten its life. The following Epson replacement ribbon cartridges are recommended: Printer Ribbon cartridge Standard #8750 Wide #8755 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps
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    pull tractor and the cut-sheet feeder, if installed. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. If you have removed the tractor unit, replace it according to the instructions in Chapter 2. 6. Replace the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and insert them
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    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-11 Troubleshooting 6-1
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    to possible printer problems. Locate your problem in the list below and then see the appropriate page for the solution. Power supply l Power is not being supplied. See 6-3 Printing l The printer does not print. l The print is faint or uneven. l Dots are missing in the printed characters or
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    rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet. If problems persist, contact your Epson dealer, or a qualified service person. Troubleshooting 6-3
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    light blinks and the printer beeps. The printer is out of paper. Load paper in the printer. . 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
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    . The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer or a qualified service person to have the print head replaced. l Dots are missing in random positions. There is either slack in the ribbon or the ribbon cartridge is loose. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Printed characters are
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    on in the default-setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to each carriage return. Check the default settings. See page 3-5. l The text is printed with blank lines between the lines of text. set by your application software and adjust it if necessary. 6-6 Troubleshooting
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    not print correctly, try the self test 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. Troubleshooting 6-7
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    problems. For cut-sheet feeder problems, guide. l When you insert the paper, the platen rotates but paper does not feed. Reinsert the paper more firmly. l Printing starts too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page. Be sure to choose the correct printer
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    l Make sure the paper is aligned with the edge guides. l The paper does not fully eject. Hold down tractor does not feed the paper. If the READY light is blinking, press the PAUSE button. l The printer. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Troubleshooting 6-9
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    the specified range. See page 7-3. l The paper does not eject properly. The page is too long. Tear off the paper and remove it from the printer. Use only paper that is within the specified range. 6-10 Troubleshooting
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    the cut-sheet feeder is correctly installed on the printer. See that the paper-release lever is pushed back to the singlesheet position. Check for a paper jam near the print head. See if too many sheets are loaded in the some. Make sure your paper is the proper size and quality. Troubleshooting 6-11
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    printer does not operate properly. l The printer does not print specifications. Check the specifications to make sure you can use the interface with this printer. The computer and printer interface settings may not match. Make sure the settings on the computer and printer match. 6-12 Troubleshooting
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    Specifications Printer Specifications 7-2 Printing 7 - 2 Paper 7-3 Mechanical 7-8 Electrical 7-9 Environmental 7-10 Interface Specifications 7-11 Specifications and pin assignments 7-11 Interface timing 7-14 Option Specifications 7-15 Cut-sheet feeders 7-15 Front sheet guide 7-17
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    Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality High-speed draft Draft Near letter quality 9-pin impact dot matrix Characters/inch IO 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 380 285 342 57 68 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text Unidirectional for
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    Printer Specifications Printable columns: Character size IO cpi 12 cpi 17 cpi (10 cpi condensed) 20 cpi (12 cpi condensed) Maximum printed characters Standard Wide 80 136 96 163 137 233 160 272 Character fonts: Draft, Epson Roman, or Epson sheet guide. Technical Specifications 7-3
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    Printer Specifications Single-sheet multi-part forms: l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the front slot with the optional front sheet guide. See 7-17 for details. l Use carbonless multi-part forms only. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for standard 101 to 406
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    Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93 inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x 1.06 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm 216+3 mm (8.5f0.12 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) 52.3 to 82 g/m* (14 to 22 lb) Technical Specifications 7-5
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    Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheets A B It' -I- Printable area I C A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). B The minimum left and right is 203 mm (8 inches) for the standard-width carriage or 345 mm (13.6 inches) for the wide carriage. 7-6 Technical Specifications
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    Envelopes Printer Specifications A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). C The minimum is 203 mm (8 inches) for the standard-width ' carriage. C The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Technical Specifications 7-7
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    Printer Specific&ions Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction (with or without optional cut-sheet feeder) Push tractor (front or rear) Pull tractor Push-pull tractor (optional) Ribbon: Fabric ribbon cartridge Standard: #8750 Wide: #8755 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters
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    Printer Specifications Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage: AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated current: 1.8 A Power consumption: (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) Standard: approx. 45 W Wide: approx. 45 W Rated frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Input
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    Printer Specifications Environmental Temperature: Operation: 5" to 35°C (41" to 95°F) Storage: -30" to 60°C (-22" to UL1950 with D3 CSA22.2 No. 220 EN 60950 (TijV, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO, SETI) FCC part 15 subpart B class B Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) EN 55022 class B 7-10 Technical Specifications
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    Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: S-bit parallel Synchronization: STROBE pulse Handshake thing: BUSY and ACKNLG signals
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    entry 2) During input buffer full 3) During printer-error status OUT A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is out of paper. OUT Pulled up to IN When this level becomes LOW, the printer controller is reset to its power-up state and the print buffer is cleared. This level is normally
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    factory-set to HIGH. Note: 1 The column heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. "Return" denotes the twisted-pair return, to or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the
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    Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. _BU-SYACKNLG -D.-AT-A-STROBE 7-14 Technical Specifications
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    Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders * The asterisk is a substitute for the mm 624 mm 435 mm 2.15 kg (15.0 in.) (24.6 in.) (17.1 in.) (4.74 lb) Dimensions include the printer. Bin capacity: Single sheets: Envelopes: MCBF: C80637* and C80639* Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m* (22~lb) paper C80638*
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    Option Specification Paper: C80637* Width C80639* C80638* C80640* Paper length Thickness Weight RH 5% to 85% RH Note: l 24-lb paper printing is available only at normal operating conditions. l Cut-sheet feeder envelope printing is available only with the C80638* or C80640* cut-sheet
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    Option Specifications Front sheet guide Dimensions and weight: Printer Standard Wide Option No. C814001 C814011 Height 48.5 mm 48.5 mm Width 332 mm 507 mm Depth 177 mm 177 mm Weight 280 g 450 g Paper: Width C814001 C814011 Paper length Thickness Weight Single sheets Multi-part forms
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    initialization have slightly different effects. Software initialization does not initialize the printer mechanism or 'clear the user-defined character set. Also, software initialization does not clear the data on the control panel setting and the default setting mode. 7-18 Technical Specifications
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    8-11 IBM Commands Arranged by Topic 8-14 Printer operation 8-14 Data control 8-14 Vertical motion 8-14 Horizontal motion 8-15 Overall printing style 8-16 Character pitch and size 8-16 Print enhancement 8-18 Character tables 8-18 User-defined characters 8-19 Graphics 8-19 Command Summary
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    Epson printer commands Most actions your printer performs are handled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing commands your printer recognizes are you insert printer commands at
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    operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC @ 64 40 Initialize Printer DC1 17 11 Select Printer DC3 19 13 Deselect Printer ESC s 1/0 115 73 Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off ESC < 60 3C Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) ESC U 1/0 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off
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    ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic Data control ASCII Dec. CR 13 CAN 24 DEL 127 Hex. OD 18 7F Description Carriage Return Cancel Line Delete Character Vertical motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description FF 12 oc Form Feed ESC Cn 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines n = number of lines (l-127) ESC
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    ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC A n 65 41 Set n/72-inch Line Spacing n = O-85 ESC J n 74 4A Perform n/216-inch Line Feed n = O-255 VT 11 0B Tab Vertically ESC B nn 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs (1-255) in ascending order; last parameter should be
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    68 44 Set Horizontal Tabs Up to 32 tabs (1-255) in ascending order; last parameter should be 0. ESC D 0 clears all tab settings. Overall printing style ASCII Dec. Hex. ESCxn 120 78 ESC k n 107 6B Descriution Select Near Letter Quality or Draft n = 0: Draft mode 1: Near Letter Quality (NLQ
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    ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII ESC ! n Dec. Hex. Description 33 21 Master Select To find the value of n, add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below: n= 0: 10 pitch 1: 12 pitch 2: proportional 4: condensed 8: emphasized 16: double-strike 32: double-
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    Cancel Double-Width Mode (one line) ESC W l/O 87 57 Turn Double-Width Mode On/Off ESC w l/O 119 77 Turn Double-Height Mode On/Off Print enhancement ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC E 69 45 Select Emphasized Mode ESC F 70 46 Cancel Emphasized Mode ESC G 71 47 Select Double-Strike Mode ESC
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    2 : G e r m a n y 9 : Norway 3: UK 10: Denmark II 4: Denmark I 11: Spain II 5: Sweden 12: Latin America 6: Italy ESC 6 54 36 Enable Printable Characters Enables printing of codes 128 through 159 decimal as characters. ESC 7 55 37 Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6. Command Summary 8-9
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    ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII ESC ( t nn Dec. Hex. 40 116 28 74 Description Assign Character Table ESC ( t 3 0 dl d2 d3 Assign character table with d2 and d3 to registered table set by ESC t according to dl dl = 0: Assign to the table selected by ESCtO dl = 1: Assign to the table
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    -defined set ESCIn 73 49 Printable Code Area Expansion Codes 0 to 31 and 128 to 159 decimal n = 0: Non-printable codes 1: Printable codes for user defined characters Graphics ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC K nl n2 75 4B Select Single-Density Graphics Mode ESC K nl n2 data n=nl+n2x256 n: Total
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    Select Graphics Mode ESC * m nl n2 data m = Graphics mode (see table blow) n = nl + n2 x 256 n: Total columns of graphics data = n bytes of graphics data Adjacent dots cannot be printed in these modes. 8-12 Command Summary
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    ESC/P Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII ESC ? sm ESC A mn Dec. Hex. Description 63 3F Reassign Graphics Mode ESC ? sm Changes one graphics mode to another. s = K, L, Y or Z s: Graphics command (ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y or ESC Z) to be changed m = O-7 m: Graphics mode for reassignment. m is the same as
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    operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description DC1 17 11 Select Printer ESC Q n 81 51 Deselect Printer n = 3: Deselect standard printer 22: Deselect wide printer ESC U n BEL 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off n= l:On 0: Off 7 07 Beeper Data control ASCII Dec. Hex. Description CR
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    IBM Comnzands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC 0 48 30 Select 1 /&inch Line Spacing ESC 1 49 31 Select 7/72-inch Line Spacing ESC 2 50 32 Select ESC A Line Spacing ESC3n 51 33 Set n/216-inch Line Spacing n = O-255 ESC A n 65 41 Set n/72-inch Line Spacing n = O-85 ESCJn
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    IBM Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII ESC R Dec. Hex. Description 82 52 Reset All Tabs Overall printing style ASCII D e c . H e x . Descriution ESCIn 73 49 Select Font n = 0: Normal quality 10 pitch font 1: Normal quality 12 pitch font 2: Near letter quality Sans serif font 3: Near
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    IBM Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII SI ESC SI so ESC SO DC4 ESCWn ESC[@nn Dec. Hex. Description 15 OF Select Condensed Mode 15 OF Select Condensed Mode 14 OE Select Double-Width Mode (one line) 14 OE Select Double-Width Mode (one line) 20 14 Cancel Double-Width Mode (one line) 87 57 Turn
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    n = 1: Starts automatic overscoring 0: Ends automa tic overscoring Character tables ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC 6 54 36 Enable Printable Characters Enables printing of codes 128 through 159 decimal as characters. ESC 7 55 37 Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6. 8-18 Command Summary
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    codes below 32 for the next (n2 x 256 + nl) characters received from the computer. 94 5E Print One Character from Symbol Set Enables printing of any printable character assigned to codes below 32 for the next character. User-defined characters ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC = nn 61 3D Define
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    IBM Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC L nl n2 76 4C Select Double-Density Graphics Mode ESCLnln2datan=nl+n2x256 n: Total columns for graphics data = n bytes of graphics data ESC Y nl 1~2 89 ESC Z nl n2 90 59 Select High-Speed Double-Density Graphics Mode ESC L nl n2
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    Appendix Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode A-2 Character Tables in the IBM Emulation Mode A-9 Appendix A-l
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    Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode This section lists the character tables available in the ESC/P mode. 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 PC437 table for hex codes 00
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    PC850 (Multilingual) Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode PC860 (Portuguese) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC863 (Canadian-French) 8QABCDEF 0 c g ; ':'.y L A Q 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC865 (Norwegian) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Appendix A-3
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    Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode PC437 Greek* WDEl8QABCDEF 0 1 A P L :I:; Llctl 'h 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC851 (Greek)" 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC869 (Greek)" -i -18QABCDEF 0 I 'I '( ..::: L T c _ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC852 (East Europe)* 0 1 2 3 4 5
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    PC853 (Turkish)* 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC855 (Cyrillic)" 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode PC857 (Turkish)* 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q A B C D E F PC866 (Russian)" coDE_t 8 Q A B C D E F 0 A P a !-:I LYp B 1 B C 6 -;f -L f ii i5 2 BTB~ 3 rYr 4 AQA 5 6 7
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    Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode USSR GOST+ 8QABCDEF 0 A P a p ti 1 B c 6 c b 2 B T BT 3 r Y r y \' 4 AQn@' 5 -~llEXex\ 6 xilxu+ 7 3 rI 3 q + 8 HmHmt Q finlzinll A K'bKsi B Jl Ill n bl f C MbubM D H 3 H 3 tl E 0 IO 0 lo 8 F II R n II PC861 (Icelandic)* 0 1 2 3 4 5
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    Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode Italic character table 0123456789ABCDEF 0 MJL O@P'pttS O@PP'p 1 lx1 ! IAQasdB!lApaq 2 DC2 " 2 B R b r ti I 'I 2 B R b r 3 Dc3#3cscs~ac#3cscs 4 DcO;;;~:iBO4DTdt 5 'jzJ85BUeu 6 f;L 6 F V f v f " & 6 F v f v 7 BEL 'TGWgWiA'7GWgw 8 BSCAN(~HX~~~O(~HX~~
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    Character Tables in the ESC/P Mode International character sets The table below shows the international character sets you can select with the default-setting mode and the ESC R software command. For example, when you select "Italic-France"in the default-setting mode, the characters in the//France
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    Character Tables in the IBM Emulation Mode This section lists the character tables available in the IBM emulation mode. The IBM emulation mode can be selected with the defaultsetting mode. These character tables can be selected with the default-setting mode, or by using the ESC 6 (table 2) or ESC 7
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    Character Tables in the IBM Emulation Mode PC437 (table 2) 0123456789ABCDEF 0 1 MJL ~1 ! O@P' 1 A Q a p q cU d@gig:;:j L A A a t a E f 2 ix2 11 2BRbr 4196% r 1 3 #3CScsti86 II I 4 - LI: 5 I,g%5EUeuabR 64 B6FVfvdQa 7 EEL '7GWgwghP1 6 BSCAN(~H'X~~~#~ 9 A LF * :J,Zj z &U-I B
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    Character Tables in the IBM Emulation Mode Symbol set Characters defined in the following symbol set can be printed using the ESC\(characters) or ESC * (one character) software command. 0 1 2 3 4 5' 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Appendix A-11
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    apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more information. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in
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    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 of printing
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    minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also NLQ printing. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application
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    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. proportional printing Printing in which the width of the character varies from character to character. For example, a capital
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    self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM. software program A program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. subscript Printing in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normal height in the lower part of the
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    print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also called download characters
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    10 Automatic loading, see Loading paper B Baud rate, 4-24 Buffer, specifications, 7-2 Buttons, control panel, 3-3 C Cable parallel interface, 1-14 the printer, 5-2 Command, see Printer command Connecting the printer, printer to computer, 1-14 parallel interface, 1-14 power cord to printer,
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    specifications, 7-5, 7-7 F Fonts, 3-21 button, control panel, 3-3 light, control panel, 3-2 samples, 3-22 Front push-tractor, loading, 2-10-12 position, 2-7 G Guide 3-15-17 Multi-part forms, 2-24 O OPERATE button, control panel, 3-3 Options, cut-sheet feeder, 4-2 front sheet guide, 4-25 interface
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    , 4-13-15 position, front, 2-7 rear, 2-8 R READY light, control panel, 3-2 Rear push-tractor, position, 2-8 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-6-7 replacing, 5-3 specifications, 7-8 S Safety introductions, iii, 1-5 Self test, running, 1-10-13 Sheet guide, front, 4-25-27 Single sheets, see Loading paper
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    U Unpacking the printer, 1-2-3 V Voltage, 1-2, 7-9 W Warnings, cautions, and notes, Intro 4 Weight, 7-9 IN-4 Index
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User’s Guide Update
Please update your User’s Guide with the following information.
These page-length settings have been added to your printer:
5.5, 7, 17, 14, 8, 6, 4, 3.5, and 3 inches.
See “Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 3 for the groups of
available printer features. The page length feature has been
deleted from Group 1 and now appears in a new group
(Group 1 Extension). See the following table for a complete
list of Group 1 Extension settings.
Group 1 Extension
Settings
Page length
11, 12, 8.5, 70/6(A4), 5.5, 7, 17, 14, 8, 6, 4,
3.5,
and 3 inches
Changing Group 1 Extension default settings
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.
To enter the Group 1 Extension default-setting mode,
turn
on the printer while you hold down the
FONT
and
PAPER FEED
buttons. The printer beeps once.
3.
Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then
automatically loads the paper and prints a quick
reference.
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