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    this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer
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    Printer Parts paper guide continuous paper support printer cover edge guides front cover paper release lever control panel paper tension unit optional interface cover ribbon cartridge center support* parallel interface sprocket* AC inlet paper thickness lever knob *tractor unit parts
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    or paper is not loaded correctly. • Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. Operate button Turns the printer on and off. The printer is off when the top of this button is even with the button protectors. Tear Off/Bin button • Feeds continuous paper forward to
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    Cartridges 0-7 Important Safety Instructions 0-8 Print Head Caution Symbol 0-9 ENERGY STAR Compliance 0-10 For United Kingdom Users 0-10 Use of options 0-10 Safety information 0-10 How To Use Your Manuals 0-11 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 0-12 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking
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    2-13 Printer driver settings overview 2-13 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 2-18 Printer driver settings overview 2-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility
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    4 Printing on Single Sheets Available Paper Types 4-2 Using the Paper Guide 4-2 Installing the paper guide 4-3 Loading paper in the paper guide 4-4 Loading Envelopes 4-6 Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font 5-2 Making Default Settings
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    6-4 EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Printer Status window 6-9 Using the Background Monitoring Feature 6-10 Setting monitoring preferences 6-10 Using the background monitoring icon 6-12 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-3 Power supply problems
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    A-27 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications Mechanical Electrical Environmental Paper Safety approvals CE marking Command Lists EPSON ESC/P control codes IBM 2380/2381 Plus
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    Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www
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    five copies, labels, single sheets, and envelopes). High-speed draft mode printing of up to 455 characters per second at 12 characters per inch. Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows® 95 that lets you check the status of your
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    can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you finish printing. Then you can easily tear printing on single sheets without removing the continuous paper loaded in the printer. You can switch to single-sheet printing this way whenever the tractor
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    form and tear-off positions. For more information, see Chapter 3. Available Paper Paths Your printer provides a variety of paper paths for printing on single sheets and continuous paper. As described See Chapter 3 for tractor installation and paper loading instructions. Getting to Know Your Printer 3
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    in the front or rear push position. This allows you to use the printer's tear-off edge to easily tear off sheets of continuous paper at the push tractor, you can print on single sheets of paper from the paper guide without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. There are two push tractor
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    pull tractor provides you with the best paper jam prevention, and allows you to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature when the tractor is in the pull position. Note: If you plan to use the tractor in
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    As shown below, you can load ordinary single sheets (not single-sheet multi-part forms) and envelopes one at a time from the top of the printer, using the paper guide that comes with the printer. You can also load single-sheet paper using an optional cut-sheet feeder, front sheet
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    replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions under "Installing
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    into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. Unplug the printer before cleaning, and clean it with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. 8 Getting to Know Your
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    a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it cool for a few minutes before you touch any printer part marked with this symbol. If you plan to use the
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    of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options
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    setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Although this manual includes only illustrations of the FX-880 printer, you can use the instructions and illustrations in this manual for both the FX
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    Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 12 Getting to Know Your
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    1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC 1-13 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1-13 For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-16 Optional
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    Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide ribbon cartridge power cord Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Also
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    it away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive moisture or dust. q Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. q Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contact
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    the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper. (See the next section.) If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least the following weight: 15.2 kg (33.51 lb) for FX-880 19.2 kg (42.33 lb) for FX-1180
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    to remove the used ribbon cartridge before replacing it with a new one. EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (#8750 for FX-880, #8755 for FX-1180). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties. w Warning: You need to
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    connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it from the outlet. 3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off. í á 4. Press up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit,
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    . Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer by hand. 1 print head 6. If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by its handle and pull it up and out of the printer. handle 7. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the
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    firmly down into position; then press down on both ends of the cartridge to fit the plastic hooks into the slots. 9. 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
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    sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 1 11. Install 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 it clicks into place. Setting Up the
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    cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. Then push it down until it clicks. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as
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    pair parallel cable with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces described on page A-25. Follow the steps
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    2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer's ground connector as shown below. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer
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    your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer's capabilities. The printer driver is included in the EPSON printer software disks that come with your printer. If you are using DOS, see "Optional printer driver for DOS program users" on page 1-18. Note: Before you install
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    -click the Setup.exe icon, then select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions. n After you install the printer driver for Windows 95, you can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. See Chapter 6 for
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    Found screen appears and displays your printer's model name. Note: If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen, or if you run into any other problem, click Cancel and follow the instructions under "For Windows 95 or NT 4.0" on page 1-13. 5. Click the Driver from disk provided by hardware
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    copies the files to your hard disk and adds an icon to the Printer's folder using the printer model name or the name you entered. After you install the printer driver for Windows 95, you can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. See Chapter 6 for information on installing and using the
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    dialog box appears: 1 4. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. 5. Select your printer and click OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up the
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    Optional printer drivers for DOS program users To control the printer from DOS application programs, you must select the printer you are using during the application's installation or setup procedure. Choose your EPSON printer at the appropriate step in the installation or setup procedure. If the
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    menu 2-13 Printer driver settings overview 2-13 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . 2-16 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 2-18 Printer driver settings overview 2-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility
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    , and provides you with troubleshooting tips. To install and use the Status Monitor, see Chapter 6, "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2." Note: Before proceeding, make sure you have installed the printer driver on your PC as described in Chapter 1. To use the printer driver or EPSON Remote! utility, see
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    from a Windows application, follow the general steps below. How you access your printer driver may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details. Note: When you access the printer driver from within a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the
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    , click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See "Printer driver settings overview," below, for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow the steps below. Note: When you
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    click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has three menus: Paper, Graphics, and Device Options. To open these menus, see the sections on accessing the
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    printing resolution you want. The higher the resolution you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing. 2-6 Using the Printer Software
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    menu q Print Quality Select the print quality from the Print Quality list. Higher quality means the printer produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as
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    from a Windows application, follow the general steps below. How you access your printer driver may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details. Note: When you access the printer driver from within a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the
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    detailed information about the printer driver settings. 2 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow the steps below. Note: When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply
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    settings overview To access the printer driver settings window, see the sections on accessing the printer driver, above. The printer driver settings are described below. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes
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    from a Windows application, follow the general steps below. How you access your printer driver may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details. Note: When you access the printer driver from within a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the
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    from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. s 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you
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    To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two menus: Page Setup and Advanced. To open these menus, see the sections on accessing the
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    Page Setup menu q Paper Size q Paper Source q Orientation Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. Click the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. Select Portrait or Landscape. 2-14 Using the Printer Software
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    Change Setting list box. The higher the resolution you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing. Using the Printer Software 2-15
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    for more information. Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the general steps below. How you access your printer driver may vary depending on the application you use. See your application manual for details. 2-16 Using
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    need to click a combination of these buttons.) The screen displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. 3. Click Options (or a similar button) to view the Advanced Document Properties dialog box, which includes the Graphics Resolution
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    . 3. Click the Details button, then click Job Default. You see the Document Properties dialog box, which includes the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. 4. Click Options to open the Advanced Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimization
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    Properties. To open these dialog boxes, see the sections on accessing the printer driver, above. The printer driver settings in each of these dialog boxes are 2 described below. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel
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    , and click Halftone. The Halftone Color Adjustment dialog box appears. For details, click Help in this dialog box. Once you've verified your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 3, or with single sheets as
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    ! utility allows you to easily change the printer's default settings from your computer's DOS prompt. 2 Installing EPSON Remote! Follow the steps below to install EPSON Remote!. 1. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive. 2. At the DOS prompt, type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted
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    Chapter 3 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 3-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 3-3 Loading Multi-Part Forms 3-4 Loading Continuous Paper With Labels 3-4 3 Removing continuous paper with labels 3-5 Using the Tractor in the Front Push Position 3-6 Installing
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    when using the rear push and pull tractors in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. 3-2 Printing on
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    Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can select one of eight positions identified by the scale next to the lever. 3 0 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use
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    on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper
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    under normal operating conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH q Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they may curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing. q Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper
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    2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. c Caution: Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/ position. If the tractor is in the rear push position, remove the paper guide and then press the tractor's lock tabs while lifting it out. If the
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    . If the optional front paper guide is installed, open the front cover and remove it. 3 3. Insert the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. 2 1 See the next section for instructions on loading continuous paper with
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    Loading paper with the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front cover. Make sure the tractor is installed in the front push position. 3. Set the paper release lever to the
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    to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the center support midway between the two sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) The triangle mark on the inside of the front cover indicates the point furthest to the
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    6. Remove the front cover by pushing it straight down, as shown below. f 1 2 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper, printable side up, over the tractor pins. f 8. Close the sprocket covers. 9. Slide the right
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    as shown below. 3 11. Make sure that the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and the edge guides are open all the way to the left and right. Then raise the continuous paper support. 12. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing
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    the printed document, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to feed the paper's perforation to the tear-off edge of the printer cover. Note: If your paper's perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro
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    Push Position The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the printer is shipped. If your tractor is in the rear push position, skip to "Loading paper with the rear push tractor" on page 3-15 for instructions on loading continuous paper. Note: Thick paper, such as continuous paper with
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    the tractor is in the pull position, remove it as described on page 3-28. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Lift the paper guide up and off the printer. 3. Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated
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    tractor To load paper onto the rear push tractor, follow the steps below. 3 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the tractor is installed in the rear push position. Also make sure the paper guide is removed, as shown on page 3-14. 2. Set the paper release lever to the rear push
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    the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the center support midway between the two sprocket units. 10 5 0 The triangle mark on top of the printer indicates the point furthest to the left where printing can begin. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 3-16 Printing on Continuous
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    pushing the blue sprocket lock down. 8. Attach the paper guide and lay it flat on the printer. Open the edge guides all the way to the left and right, then raise the continuous paper support. 9. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing
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    use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Removing the printed button to feed the paper's perforation to the tear-off edge of the printer cover. Note: If your paper's perforation is not properly aligned with the tear
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    Removing the tractor from the rear push position To remove the tractor from the rear push position, follow the steps below. 3 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove any paper from the tractor as described in the previous section. 3. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up
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    position, remove it by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while lifting it out. If the tractor is in the rear push position, remove the paper guide and then press the tractor's lock tabs while lifting it out. Note: The tractor is installed in the rear push position when the
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    the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. Note: If you plan to load paper from the rear, you need to insert the paper into the paper path now, before installing the paper guide and tractor. See page 3-23 for instructions. Printing on Continuous Paper 3-21
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    3. Attach the paper guide if necessary, and lay it flat on the printer. 2 1 4. Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. 3-22 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    rear, you need to insert the paper into the paper path before installing the paper guide and tractor. To load paper onto the pull tractor, follow the steps below. 3 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also make sure the tractor is installed in the pull position
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    the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the center support midway between the two sprocket units. 12 mm (0.5 inch) 5. Make sure your a clean, straight edge. Then open the sprocket covers. Note: Make sure the printer is off before you insert the paper in the paper slot. If you insert the
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    bottom paper slot as described below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then pull up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front cover. Then
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    the paper guide all the way to the left and right, then raise the continuous paper support. 10. If you are using the front slot, attach the front cover with the continuous paper positioned as shown below. 11. Turn on the printer. 12. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing the LF
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    cause it to lose the top-of-form position. 3 14. Attach the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer, then lowering the cover into place. 15. Send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the top-of-form position. After you finish printing, tear
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    Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you are using the pull tractor; the paper could come off the pull tractor and jam the printer. Removing the tractor from the pull tractor position To remove the tractor from the pull position, follow the steps below. 1. Remove any paper loaded on
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    the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 3 4. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front or rear push position as described earlier in this chapter. 5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer's mounting pegs. Then press down on both ends of
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    this chapter. 3. Set the paper release lever to the front or rear push position, depending on the position of your push tractor. 4. Turn on the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position. Then press the LF/FF button until the perforation between
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    position of the paper. 10. Attach the printer cover. Make sure the paper guide is installed and lying flat on the printer, and the continuous paper support is in the upright position. 11. Send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the current position without advancing
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    The table below summarizes the various methods of feeding continuous paper with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to use for each method. Tractor positions Pull + front push Paper release lever position Front push tractor Paper path Pull + rear push Rear push tractor
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    single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If any printed pages remain in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off 3. Lower the continuous paper support on the paper guide until it clicks into place, then move the paper guide to the upright position. Printing on
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    tractor, follow the steps below. Note: To switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to printing with the front push tractor, you need to remove the front sheet guide. 1. If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. c Caution: Never use the knob to
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    the top-of-form position. Note: o Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. o The top margin setting made in some application software overrides the top-of-form position setting you make with the micro adjust feature. If necessary
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    and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. o When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. You can use the default setting as a reference point
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    you can use the tear-off feature in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button or automatically by turning on auto pull tractor; the paper may come off the pull tractor and jam the printer. After you finish printing, tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest
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    paper in the default setting mode. When auto tear-off is on, the printer automatically advances the paper to the tear-off position whenever it receives a Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Note: Your tear-off
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    to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 3 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust mode. 3. Press the LF/FF D button to feed paper backward, or press the Load/Eject U button to feed paper forward, until
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    you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 4. Tear off the printed pages. 5. Press the Pause button to turn off micro adjust mode. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and
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    Chapter 4 Printing on Single Sheets Available Paper Types 4-2 Using the Paper Guide 4-2 Installing the paper guide 4-3 Loading paper in the paper guide 4-4 4 Loading Envelopes 4-6 Printing on Single Sheets 4-1
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    . o Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. Using the Paper Guide Using the paper guide that comes with your printer, you can load one single sheet or envelope at a time from the top of the printer. Your single-sheet paper can be up to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on
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    paper from a tractor, see page 3-33. When you are not using the paper guide, lay it flat on the printer to prevent it from obstructing your paper or being damaged. To lay the paper guide down, lift the paper guide up slightly, then lower it until it is lying flat on top of the
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    below. 1. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. Then set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. (If you are using envelopes, see "Loading Envelopes" on page 4-6 for instructions on setting the paper thickness
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    match the width of your paper. 4 4. Insert a sheet of paper printable side down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. If the first printed line on your page appears too high or low, you can use
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    load envelopes one at a time using the paper guide on the top of the printer, or you can load multiple envelopes using the to 6 (for thick envelopes). To load single envelopes, follow the instructions in "Loading paper in the paper guide" on page 4-4. To load multiple envelopes, see "Loading paper in
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    Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font 5-2 Making Default Settings 5-3 Understanding default settings 5-3 Changing default settings 5-9 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel 5-1
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    Roman Roman Condensed Sans Serif Sans Serif Condensed Sample Follow these steps to select a built-in font from the control panel: 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light
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    your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. For a detailed description of the settings you can change in the default-setting mode, see the following section. For instructions on changing the
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    2381 Plus for FX-1180). Skip over perforation This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page. Because most
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    rear push tractor, you need to move the perforation to the tear-off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. See "Advancing the Paper to the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/P mode. When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Changing Printer Settings From the Printer
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    , or Optional for the interface mode. When you select Auto, the printer automatically selects the interface that is receiving data, and uses that interface cpi (characters per inch) or 12 cpi. When you select 10 cpi, the printer prints up to 410 cps (characters per second); at 12 cpi, it prints
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    emulation mode. When auto carriage return is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code is accompanied by a carriage return (CR) code so the printer moves the next printing position to the left margin. When this setting is off, you must send a CR code after the line feed code to
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    tractor. Character table You can select among 11 standard character tables as well as tables for 19 other countries. See Appendix C for character samples. 5-8 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel
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    inches) wide. See Chapter 3 for instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 4 for instructions on loading single sheets. o If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet from the paper guide. 1. Make sure paper is loaded and
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    the Tear Off/Bin and LF/FF buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode you selected and prints the language selection instructions (one page). 4. Press the Load/Eject button until the Paper Out and Pause lights indicate the language
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    Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-2 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Status Monitor Overview 6-4 EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-4 Printer Status window 6-9 Using the Background Monitoring Feature 6-10 6 Setting monitoring
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    EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility EPSON Status Monitor 2 is a utility program for Windows 95 that allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. This chapter tells you how to use the Status Monitor to get printer
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    printer on a network, you must install an optional Ethernet interface card (C72357] ) in your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this card. See the manual that comes with the interface card for instructions on using the Status Monitor in a network environment. Using EPSON
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    or delete printers to be monitored by choosing Add Printer or Delete Printer from the Settings menu. To save computer memory, delete printers you do not need to monitor from the Installed Printers list. (Doing so does not remove the printer driver from your computer.) 6-4 Using EPSON Status Monitor
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    to print, or currently printing. Yellow The printer needs routine maintenance. Red A printer error has occurred and your printer cannot print. See Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. Dimmed There is a communication problem between the printer and the Status Monitor. q Status The
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    window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer's status. For information on using the Printer Status window, see page 6-9. Provides details on jobs waiting to print. Not available. Closes the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. View menu This menu lets you control the appearance
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    Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list. Displays only the printer names and icons in the Installed Printers list. Displays the printer name, icon, status, and number of jobs waiting to print
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    . Allows you to select which printers you want to monitor by adding or deleting printers in the Installed Printers List. Activate or deactivate the . Help menu Choose Help Topics to get online help about EPSON Status Monitor 2. Click About to view the Status Monitor's version number and
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    Status menu This menu gives you detailed printer status information using a graphic display and a status message box. The current printer status is described in the upper message box. If a printer error occurs, troubleshooting tips appear in the lower message box. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-9
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    Monitor's basic background monitoring feature is active. It is active if the printer-shaped background monitoring icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen. If background monitoring is inactive, open the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window from the Start menu, as described on page
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    to run more slowly. 4. Click Monitor this printer to activate background monitoring for the selected printer and view the Status Alert options. 5. Click messages describing printer status, and provides a Details button that allows you to open the Printer Status window for the selected printer. 6.
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    Using the background monitoring icon A printer-shaped background monitoring icon appears on the taskbar whenever the background monitoring feature is active. Double-clicking the background monitoring icon opens the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Right-clicking this icon opens a pop-up menu where you
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-3 Power supply problems 7-3 Paper loading or feeding problems 7-4 Wrong top-of-form position 7-7 Wrong tear-off position 7-8 Printing or printout quality problems 7-9 Clearing Paper Jams 7-13 Aligning Vertical
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    and fix the problem. If you can't fix your printer problem using this table, go to the next section. State of panel Beep Problem lights pattern Solution . See Chapter 3 (continuous paper) or Chapter 4 (single sheets) for instructions on loading the type of paper you want to use. n Pause The
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    . See page 7-15 for instructions on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer's hex dump mode, described on page 7-17. 7 To clear a paper jam, see page 7-13. Troubleshooting Power supply problems The control panel lights come
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    and the printer, if necessary. Then press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The electrical outlet does not Use a different outlet. work. Paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load release lever to the to a tractor position. single-sheet position. 7-4 Troubleshooting
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    printer to detect that it is there. Move the paper (and the edge guides) a little to the left or right. Single-sheet paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 4 for instructions paper size setting in your application or printer driver. Troubleshooting The paper does not feed properly with the
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    guide with the arrow mark, then move the right edge guide to match your paper's width. There is only one sheet left in Add more paper to the cut-sheet feeder. the bin. The printer paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 3 for instructions on loading continuous paper with the tractor you want to
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    paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The printer's page length Check the page length settings for the settings for the front or rear front or rear tractor using the printer's tractor do not match the size default-setting mode or the EPSON of the continuous paper you Remote
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    the paper using the knob while the printer was on. Choose the correct printer driver setting from the Windows desktop or in your printer you want to use is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your software. Windows desktop or in your application before printing. 7-8 Troubleshooting
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    and computer. See page 1-11 and your computer documentation. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 2. Troubleshooting 7-9
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    The printer makes noise, but cartridge is not installed properly. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. 7-10 Troubleshooting
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    lines between lines of text. Troubleshooting Cause What to do Two line feed commands are Turn off the auto line feed setting using being sent at the end of each the printer's default-setting mode or line of text, because the the EPSON Remote! utility. See printer's auto line feed setting
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    documentation. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 2. Software settings override settings you make using the default-setting mode, EPSON Remote!, or the control panel buttons. Use your application software to select the font. 7-12 Troubleshooting
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    paper. If the paper is stuck where the printer ejects it, gently pull 7 the paper out of the printer. Troubleshooting c Caution: Use the knob on the left side of the printer to clear paper jams only when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or change the top-of-form or tear
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    before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. While holding down the Pause button, press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the bidirectional adjustment mode and then prints instructions and the first set of alignment patterns. 7-14 Troubleshooting
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    to the problem. 7 You can print the self test using either single sheets or continuous paper. See Chapter 3 for instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 4 for instructions on loading single sheets. Note: Use paper of at least the following width: Troubleshooting Paper type
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    press the Operate button to turn on the printer. To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. Either self test can help you determine the source of your printing problem; however, the draft self test prints faster than
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    Hex Dump If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data it receives from the computer as hexadecimal values. You can print a hex dump using
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    printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving. If characters are printable, they appear in the right button, eject the printed page(s), and then turn off the printer. c Caution: Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the hex dump. Always press the
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    Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options A Paper Handling Options A-2 Using the A-14 Using an Optional Front Sheet or Front Paper Guide A-15 Installing the front sheet or front paper guide A-16 Loading paper in the front sheet or front paper guide . . . . . A-18 Using the Roll Paper
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    printer. Option High-capacity cut-sheet feeder Single-bin cut-sheet feeder Additional tractor unit Roll paper holder Front paper guide Front sheet guide into the printer without reloading. You can load single sheets of paper, single-sheet multi-part forms, and envelopes. For instructions on using
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    on using this option, see Chapter 3. Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. For instructions on using this option, see page A-20. Front sheet guide (C81400] for FX-880, C81401] for FX-1180) Allows you to load single sheets and carbonless
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    Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders Two types of optional cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer: the single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637] /C80369] ) and the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder , you need to assemble it as described on page A-13. A-4 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    paper guide by moving it to the upright position and pulling it straight up. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off the printer. A press down on the latch levers and fit the notches over the printer's mounting posts, as shown below. Release the latch levers to
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    the slots on the printer, then lower the cover instructions on loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, see page A-10. Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds up to 50 sheets of paper. When it is installed, you still can use the paper guide
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    paper guide of the cut-sheet feeder so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. paper guides of the cut-sheet feeder paper support Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4. stack printable side down along the left paper guide. 6. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper's width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and
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    as shown below, if necessary. A 9. Install the paper guide with the attached stacker-support by fitting the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer. Slide the edge guides to the middle of your paper. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when
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    lever (located under the printer cover) is set to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper. (If you are using envelopes, see "Loading Envelopes" on page 4-6 for instructions on setting the paper release lever.) -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Pull the lock levers on the edge guides forward to release them
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    by pushing back its lock lever. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the A paper support to midway between the paper guides. 4. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 5. Take a stack of
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    the envelope levers as shown below. 8. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper or envelopes against the guide rollers. The cut-sheet feeder automatically loads paper when the printer receives data. If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can adjust its position using
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    Using the double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you to load two types of single-sheet paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. Before you install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, on the back of the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-13
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    3. Lock the two cut-sheet feeders together by pushing firmly on the tab locks. To install the double-bin cut-sheet feeder on your printer, see "Installing an optional cut-sheet feeder" on page A-4. Selecting your paper path (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed,
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    receives data. Using an Optional Front Sheet or Front Paper Guide The optional front sheet guide (C81400] /C80401] ) and front paper guide (C81402] /C80403] ) fit inside the front of the printer. These options allow you to load single sheets and carbonless single-sheet multi-part forms of up to
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    front cover. If you are installing the front sheet guide, remove the tractor unit if it is installed in the front push position. To remove it, press the tractor's lock tabs, then tilt the tractor up and pull it out of the printer. 2. Fit the plastic tabs on the front paper or
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    front paper guide A 3. Open the edge guides on the paper guide all the way to the left and right, then place the paper guide in the upright position. You are now ready to load paper in the front sheet or front paper guide. See the next section for instructions. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-
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    in the upright position and the edge guides are open all the way to the left and right. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. If you are using ordinary single-sheet paper, set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to 0 as shown below. -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 If
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    the left edge guide to the left in 1/10-inch increments to increase the left margin on your printout. 5 10 15 5. Slide the paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the paper automatically. front sheet guide Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    front paper guide If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can adjust its position using the micro adjust feature. See " paper holder To assemble the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Fit the arc bearings into the stand as shown. A-20 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    holder is assembled. tension lever Installing the roll paper holder To install the roll paper holder on your printer, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide, then remove the tractor if it is installed in the pull or rear push position. Reinstall the
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    holder. Loading roll paper After you install the roll paper holder, follow these steps to load a roll of paper: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide is removed. Also make sure that the tractor is not installed in the pull or rear push position, and that the paper
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    . A 5. Place the shaft and paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer. 6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear of the
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    from the unused paper. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. You are now ready to print. When you finish printing, press the LF/FF button to advance the paper; then tear off the paper using the tear-off edge of the printer cover (pull it towards you for
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    . To remove roll paper, remove the paper guide, cut the roll paper behind where it feeds into the printer; then press the Load/Eject button to eject cards to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. The EPSON interface cards below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces
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    of the interface compartment. Firmly push in the card to make sure the connector at the back of the card is fully inserted into the printer's internal socket. Then replace the screws and tighten them. Note: Store the shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you
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    table in your interface card manual. Handshake timing When the unused area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or it cannot receive data. When the unused area increases to 512 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the DTR flag to 0 (SPACE) to
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    Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-1
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    loaded in the printer, and turn off the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide. If an optional printer mechanism or electronic components. o Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. o Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the printer mechanism. Contact your EPSON
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    push position. (See Chapter 3 for instructions on installing the tractor in the rear push position.) Also make sure that the printer cover and front cover are closed. 6. Pack the printer, paper guide, ribbon cartridge, and power cord (if necessary) in the printer's original box with the original
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    Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 C Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17
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    Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: dpi (near letter quality) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot Friction (front, rear) Push tractor (front, rear) Pull tractor
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    be up to 15 mm (0.59 inches). 32KB or 0KB (selectable in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC
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    (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) FX-880: Height Width Depth Weight FX-1180: Height Width Depth Weight Black ribbon cartridge Ribbon life 154 mm (6.1 inches) 415 mm (16.3 inches) 350 mm (13.8 inches) approx. 7.6 kg (16.8 V. Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your
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    Environmental Operation (plain paper) Operation (recycled paper, envelope, label, or roll paper) Storage Temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity (without condensation) 10 to 80% RH 30 to 60 % RH -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F) 0 to 85% C Paper Note: q Use recycled paper
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    Single-sheet multi-part forms (for the optional front sheet or front paper guide only): Minimum Maximum Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (Inches) Copies Total thickness (mm) (inches) Weight (g/m2) per sheet of multi part (lb) FX-880: FX-
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    Continuous labels (front and bottom entry only): Note: Use only labels mounted on continuous backing sheets. Minimum Maximum Label size See the figure below. Width, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0 FX-880: 254.0 10.0 FX-1180: 406.4 16.0 Length, backing sheet (mm) (inches) 101.6 4.0
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    Envelopes (rear entry only): Envelope size (No. 6) Envelope size (No10) Total thickness Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) (mm) (inches) Weight Quality (g/m2) (lb) Minimum Maximum 165 6.5 92 3.6 241 9.5 105 4.1 0.16 0.0063 0.52 0.020
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    Printable area Single sheets A B printable area A Continuous paper printable area A printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.2 inch). B B FX-880: The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.1 inch). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For paper
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    Envelopes A printable area B B A A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inch). Roll paper A B printable area B A The minimum top and bottom margins are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm
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    Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V model: C Safety standards EN 60950 (VDE, NEMKO) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779
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    Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2380 Plus for FX-880 or IBM 2381 Plus for FX-1180 emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. See the ESC/P Reference Manual
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    Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET.
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    c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under
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    The table below shows the valid data for each barcode type. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed. Barcode type EAN-13 EAN-8 UPC-A UPC-E Interleaved 2 of 5 POSTNET Code 39 Code 128 Barcode data 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30
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    IBM 2380/2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2380 Plus/2381 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC [ F Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 5,
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    Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section with the printer's default-setting mode or by using software commands. Note: Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes
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    PC 437 (USA, Standard Europe) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) C-18 Specifications
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    PC 863 (Canadian-French) PC 865 (Norwegian) C PC 861 (Icelandic) BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese) Specifications C-19
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    Abicomp (Brazilian Portuguese) ISO Latin 1 Roman 8 C-20 Specifications
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    PC 437 Greek (Greek)* PC 869 (Greek)* C ISO 8859-7 (Latin/Greek)* PC 853 (Turkish)* Specifications C-21
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    PC 857 (Turkish)* ISO Latin 1T (Turkish)* PC 855 (Cyrillic)* PC 866 (Russian)* C-22 Specifications
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    PC 852 (East Europe)* MAZOWIA (Poland)* C Code MJK (CSFR)* Bulgaria* Specifications C-23
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    Estonia* PC 774 (LST 1283:1993)* ISO 8859-2* C-24 Specifications
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    PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR C Italic No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table. Specifications C-25
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    International character sets for the Italic table You can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select "Italic France," the characters in the "France" row in the table
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    Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 D Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities . . D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www
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    and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in Chapter 7, contact customer support services for assistance. See the section for your country below. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information: Printer model: Serial number of your
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    service. For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON also provides technical support configuration Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800)
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    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing
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    Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings, and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a
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    wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User's Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. There is also technical
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    have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here. The Helpdesk numbers are: Phone: Fax
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    ://www.epson.com.hk. Electronic Bulletin Board System An electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers. You can log onto the following number for the BBS service: BBS: (852) 2827-4244 Technical support hotline
  • Epson C238001 | User Manual - Page 212
    When this setting is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by called fanfold paper. control code A special code used to control a printer function such as a carriage return or line feed. cpi See characters per
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    -speed draft and near letter quality. driver See printer driver. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers
  • Epson C238001 | User Manual - Page 214
    can select using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that runs, or "drives," a printer. Printer drivers send commands to your printer
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    prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it allows precise vertical alignment. You can select unidirectional printing using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See also bidirectional printing. 4 Glossary
  • Epson C238001 | User Manual - Page 216
    back cover Accessing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 printer driver. See Printer driver Aligning vertical printer to your computer, 1-11 Consumable products, 7. See also Ribbon cartridge Continuous paper loading, 3-8, 3-15, 3-23 positioning, 1-4 removing, 3-12, 3-18, 3-28 support
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    documents from, 3-12 removing the tractor, 3-13 Front sheet or front paper guide installing, A-16 loading paper, A-18 H Hex dump mode, 7-17 front cover Installing EPSON Remote!, 2-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-2 interface cards, A-25 printer driver. See printer driver ribbon cartridge, 1-5 Interface
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    sheet or front paper guide, A-3, A-15 interface cards, A-25 interface cover, inside back cover paper handling, A-2 printer drivers for DOS program users loading or feeding problems, 7-2, 7-4 multi-part forms, 3-4, A-18 single sheets. See single-sheet specifications, C-5 Paper guide, 1-2, inside back
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    Printer cover inserting, 1-10 removing, 1-6 Printer driver Printer utilities EPSON Remote!. See EPSON remote! utility EPSON Status Monitor 2. See EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility Printing or printout quality problems, 7-9 Problems 18 with labels, 3-5 Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-5 replacing, 1-5-10
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    Troubleshooting aligning vertical lines, 7-14 clearing paper jam, 7-13 error indicators, 7-2 hex dump, 7-17 paper loading or feeding, 7-4 power supply, 7-3 printing or printout quality, 7-9 self test, 7-15 tear-off position, 7-8 top-of-form position, 7-7 U Unpacking the printer, 1-2 Utilities EPSON
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    W Windows (printer driver) Windows 3.1,1-16, 2-8 Windows 95, 1-13, 2-3 Windows NT 3.5x, 1-16, 2-16 Windows NT 4.0, 1-13, 2-11 IN-6
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9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this
EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to
other printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
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