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    ® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The
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    continuous paper backward to the standby position in micro adjust mode. n = On f = Flashing o = Off *Micro Adjust mode When you hold down the Pause button for three seconds, the printer enters the micro adjust mode. In this mode, you can press the LF/FFD and Load/EjectU buttons to adjust the top
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    IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: SEIKOEPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer
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    Ribbon Cartridge 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Print Head Caution Symbol 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 12 For United Kingdom Users 12 Use of options 12 Safety information 13 How To Use Your Manuals 14 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer
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    push tractor 2-6 Removing a printed document from the rear push tractor 2-10 Using the Front Push Tractor 2-12 Loading paper onto the front push /pull combination 2-29 Removing the pull tractor 2-31 Loading Multi-Part Forms 2-33 Loading Continuous Paper With Labels 2-34 Removing continuous
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    single-sheet multi-part forms 3-4 Loading envelopes 3-6 Loading postcards 3-7 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot 3-8 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot 3-11 Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software About Your Printer Software 4-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 or 98
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    the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-5 Using the Printer Status window 6-11 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-12 Turning on background monitoring 6-13 Background monitoring icon 6-14 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems
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    . . . . . A-6 Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2 A-10 Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder A-11 Using the Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2
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    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http
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    Printer Your EPSON® FX-980 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Features include: t a variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs t the ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multi-part forms
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    rear or front push tractor, you 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 off printed sheets and save paper a different tractor. For more information, see Chapter 2. 2 Getting to Know Your Printer
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    so that you can make precise adjustments to the top-of-form and tear-off positions. For more information, see Chapter 2. Available Paper Paths Your printer provides a variety of paper paths for printing on continuous and single-sheet paper. As described below, paper can be fed into the
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    installation and paper loading instructions. Using a push tractor tractor. This allows you to use the printer's tearoff edge to easily tear off printed sheets of paper from the paper guide without removing the continuous paper : t Always load multi-part forms with seven parts (one original plus six
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    push Using a pull tractor If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use a tractor in the pull position. The pull tractor provides you install it in the pull position. See Chapter 2 for instructions. Getting to Know Your Printer 5
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    . Paper slot Description If you print on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, use the front paper slot because this such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. Note: When loading paper in the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening
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    push position and install it in the pull position. Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. Caution push/pull tractor, the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To use the front push tractor with the
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    can load single sheets from the top or the front of the printer. You can load ordinary single sheets from either position, even See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions. Loading paper in the top slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in
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    can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in the front slot. Note: Always use the front paper slot to load glue-fastened single-sheet multipart forms bound at the side of the form. Options Your printer comes with everything necessary to print on continuous paper
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    to work properly with your EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions in "Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 1-6. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these
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    change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. K t Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it cool for a few minutes before you touch any printer part marked with this symbol. t If you plan to use the
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    Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. 12 Getting to Know Your Printer
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    the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Getting to Know Your Printer 13
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    How To Use Your Manuals This User's Guide provides detailed information on setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w
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    the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide Base 1-12 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-17 Installing the printer software in Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.01-18 Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or
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    Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software disk, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide base power cord ribbon cartridge screwdriver Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer
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    before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials. A screwdriver has been provided for removing the transportation screw. Save all packing and protective materials, including the transportation screw and the
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    , or excessive moisture or dust. t Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. t Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contact où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement. t Avoid
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    (See the next section.) If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: t Use a stand that supports at least 22 kg (48.5 lb). t Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. t Position your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not
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    Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015091). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by warranties. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If
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    it. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by hand. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
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    , grasp it the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; the ribbon guide snaps away from the metal pins behind the print head. Properly dispose of the used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Then remove the separator from the middle of the
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    the 1 two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge
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    and that it is in place behind the print head. Then press down the guide until it clicks into place. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon as shown in step 9. Then slide the print head from side to side
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    11. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into 1 the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. Push it down until it clicks. Setting Up the Printer 1-11
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    the bottom over the pegs located behind the paper tension unit, then tilt the guide back until it stops. paper tension unit paper guide cover c Caution: Make sure to slide the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs located behind the paper tension unit on each side of the
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    2. Close the paper guide cover. 1 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 shown below. Setting Up the Printer 1-13
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    parallel interface, an EIA-232D serial interface and Type B optional interface. See page A-3 for more information. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces described on page A-3. Follow the steps below to connect the
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    2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector as shown. 1 Parallel interface Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface connector. . parallel interface connector Squeeze the wire clips together until
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    Serial interface Plug the cable connector securely into the serial interface connector. serial interface connector Tighten the screws on the both sides of the connector. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer
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    printer software CDROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: t Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs, or "drives," your printer. With it, you can make printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size. t EPSON Status Monitor 2 (Windows
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    box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. t If you are using the diskette version of the EPSON software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation. 1. Make sure Windows 98, 95, or NT
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    depending on your computer. For information on opening and using the software, see "Using the Printer Software" in Chapter 4. After you install the printer driver for Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0, you can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. See Chapter 6 for information on installing
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    follow the on-screen instructions. 4. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. 5. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects the FX-980 as the default printer for Windows applications. For
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    of your application. Choose the EPSON FX-980 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure. If the list in your application does not include the FX-980 printer, choose the first available printer from this list: FX-880 FX-870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 If none of these
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    1-22 Setting Up the Printer
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    push tractor 2-6 Removing a printed document from the rear push tractor . 2-10 Using the Front Push Tractor 2-12 Loading paper onto the front push pull combination 2-29 Removing the pull tractor 2-31 Loading Multi-Part Forms 2-33 Loading Continuous Paper With Labels 2-34 Removing continuous
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    Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load continuous paper in the printer from several paper sources, including the rear push tractor or the front push tractor. Use the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you
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    when using the front 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. Note: You
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    lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 parts
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    used with the rear push tractor. To use them, install the optional tractor unit in the front push or pull position. **** Always load multi-part forms with 7 parts (one original plus 6 2 copies) from the front or bottom slot onto the pull tractor. Note: t If the printed image is smeared, you may
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    The tractors are installed in the front push and rear push positions when the printer is shipped. The rear push tractor cannot be removed. Loading paper onto the Note: To avoid paper jams, it is best to load thick multi-part forms using the front or bottom slot and the pull or front push tractor
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    cover and remove the paper guide base by holding the both edges and lifting it up. 2 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-7
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    lock it in place. front of the printer Note: See "Paper alignment" and "Printable area" in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 6. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown
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    as described on page 1-12. After installing the paper guide, grab the center section of the paper guide, lift it up and lay it flat. 10. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide base. Then close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the cover is open. Printing on
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    the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. You may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button. 2-10 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    43. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. 3. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing. To feed
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    front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. Check that the tractor is installed in the front push
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    3. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. 2 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward. Printing on Continuous
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    the left sprocket to the left margin of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then pull the lever forward to lock it paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. 2-14 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 9. Attach the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots as shown below. Then close the front paper
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    . Make sure that the printer cover and the paper guide cover are closed. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 11. Turn on the printer. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically
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    2 Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Removing a printed document from the front push Off/Bin button. 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the
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    . c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. 3. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing. To remove
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    tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. 2 5. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots until it locks in place. Then close the front paper guide. Reinstalling the tractor in the front push position If a tractor is installed in
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    pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. tab 3. Insert the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. You are now ready
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    is ideal for printing on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or 2 continuous paper with labels. However, you cannot use the the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To further reduce the chance of paper jams and
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    2. Push up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. 3. Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated
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    tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also check that the tractor is installed in the pull position. 2. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Lift the center section of the paper guide up and lay it flat. 3. Set the
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    Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide as a guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. 2-24 Printing on Continuous Paper
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    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 paper guide. Then load paper printable side up. Load paper in the bottom slot printable side up (forward). Before you load
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    pins on both sprockets. Then close the sprocket covers. 10. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the guide base and make sure the edge guides are together in the middle of the paper guide base and lift the center section of the paper guide base up and lay it flat. 13. Turn on the printer
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    the paper; otherwise print quality may be reduced. 15. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 16. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the
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    17. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Removing the paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish
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    2-21. Note: The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed. To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. Remove the printer cover and paper guide base. 2. Make sure one tractor is in the front or rear push position and one tractor is in the pull position as described earlier
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    even with the top of the printer's ribbon. c Caution: Never use the knob to move the paper; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the be reduced. 10. Attach the paper guide base. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Lift the center section of the paper guide up and
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    cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 2 12. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the current position without
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    tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 4. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front push position as described on page 2-12. 5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer's mounting pegs. Then press down both ends of the unit
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    6. Replace the paper guide base and the printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. Loading Multi-Part Forms 2 You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to seven parts (six copies in addition to the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position based on
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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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    the rear slot is curved; labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 2 t Never use the tear-off feature (by labels backward; they may come off their backing sheet and jam the printer. t Because labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them
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    supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily come off the backing sheet and cause a paper
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    steps: Note: t If continuous paper with labels is loaded in the printer, remove it before switching to single-sheet printing. See "Removing continuous paper pull tractor" on page 2-28. 1. If any printed pages remain in the printer, press the Tear Off/ Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off
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    in the paper path. 3. Load single sheets in the top or front paper guide as described in Chapter 3. Switching to printing on continuous paper To switch from Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper while the printer is on; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
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    . If necessary, adjust the top-of-form position in your software. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. If necessary, load paper as described printer cover up and off the printer. 4. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters
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    the page. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. plastic ribbon cover Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the
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    ; then position the paper so that the mark is even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) below the perforation. If you mark a point 5.5 mm (0.22 inches) above the
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    so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents. As described below, you can use the tear-off feature in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by turning on the auto tear-off mode. If the perforation between pages is not aligned with
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    mode. For instructions, see "Changing default settings" on page 5-9. When auto tear-off is on, the printer automatically advances the 2. Open the paper guide cover. 3. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust
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    and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. After you set the tear-off position, press the Pause button to turn off the micro adjust mode. 6. Tear off the printed pages. When you resume printing
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    Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets 3-2 Available paper types and paper slots 3-2 Loading single-sheet multi-part forms 3-4 Loading envelopes 3-6 3 Loading postcards 3-7 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot 3-8 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot 3-
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    on top of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper may be from 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 in.) wide. Note: t To load a stack of single-sheet paper, use the optional cut-sheet feeder
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    Lever" on page 2-4. Paper type Ordinary single-sheet paper Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) Postcards Envelopes Available Paper thickness paper slots
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    on page 3-11. Be sure to follow these guidelines: t Use only carbonless multi-part forms bound as shown below. fastened only at the top by line gluing fastened only You can use the top or front paper slot to load single-sheet multi-part forms that are fastened at the top. Insert the of form in the
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    up, as shown below. 3 printable side up t You can load single-sheet multi-part forms bound at the side only in the front slot. Insert the of form in printing, set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper. See the table on page 3-3, for details.
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    slot, with the flap fold first and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down t Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 4 or 5 to match the thickness of the envelope. t Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button
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    these guidelines: t When you are loading postcards long edge first, always load them in the top slot. t Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 3. Printing on Single Sheets 3-7
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    to 60% RH Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot To load paper in the top slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide base is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on page 1-12. 2. Open the paper
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    3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 3 4. Close the paper guide cover. Printing on Single Sheets 3-9
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    a sheet of paper, printable side down, between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 7. Check the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4, and change them if
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    not, attach it as described on "Attaching the Paper Guide Base" on page 1-12. 2. Make sure the paper guide cover is closed. 3 3. If the front paper guide is closed, open it by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow
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    for your paper's thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 5. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. Insert a sheet of paper, printable side up, between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: The
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    7. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it onto the paper guide on top of the printer. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page
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    3-14 Printing on Single Sheets
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    5x 4-18 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 4-18 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 4-20 Printer driver settings overview 4-21 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility 4-23 Installing EPSON Remote 4-23 Accessing EPSON Remote 4-23 Using the Printer Software 4-1
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    Printer Software The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95/98. As described in Chapter 1, a printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer
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    a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps on the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. Using the Printer Software 4-3
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    printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Option menu. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 4-4 Using the Printer Software
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    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. The printer driver accessing the printer driver. When you finish making your printer driver settings,
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    and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. Select Portrait or Landscape. Click the paper source you want to use. 4-6 Using the Printer Software
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    to the left of the dithering options shows the effect of your selection. Move the slider to make your printout lighter or darker. Using the Printer Software 4-7
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    from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option 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 described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as
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    a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps on the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. Using the Printer Software 4-9
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    printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Options dialog box appears. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-11 for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 4-10 Using the Printer Software
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    printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. Make sure your printer screen changes according to the orientation you select. Using the Printer Software 4-11
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    the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click User Defined Size and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. Click 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
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    a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps om the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. Using the Printer Software 4-13
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    printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you see the Page Setup and Advanced menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 4-14 Using the Printer Software
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    click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two menus: Page Setup and Advanced. The printer driver settings on each of these menus are described below
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    Page Setup menu t Paper Size t Paper Source t Orientation Advanced menu Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. Select Portrait or Landscape. 4-16 Using the Printer Software
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    from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option 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 described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as
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    a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps on the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. 4-18 Using the Printer Software
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    your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 4 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-21 for detailed
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    printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon. The Print Manager window opens. 2. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Printer and select Properties. The Printer
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    below. To open these dialog boxes, see the previous sections on accessing the printer driver. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your box appears. For details, click Help in this dialog box. Using the Printer Software 4-21
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    from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option 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 described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as
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    to install EPSON Remote! 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in a disk drive. 4 2. At the DOS prompt, type D:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive D, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then press Enter. 3. Select your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press
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    4-24 Using the Printer Software
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    Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font 5-2 About Your Printer's 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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    : 10, 12, 15, 17, or 20 cpi (character per inch), or proportional spacing.You can select the font and pitch using the buttons on the printer's buttons on the control panel: 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. 2. To select a font, press
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    n 10 cpi o n o 12 cpi o n n 15 cpi n o o 17 cpi n o n 20 cpi n n o PS (proportional spacing) n = On, o = Off 5 About Your Printer's Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you
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    direction Bi-D, Uni-D I/F mode Auto, Parallel, Serial, Optional Auto I/F wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds Software ESC/P, IBM 2380Plus Character table Standard model: Italic, PC 437, PC 850, IBM 2380 Plus emulation is selected. 5-4 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel
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    is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you select On, the printer provides a one-inch 5 (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed push tractor, you need to move the perforation to the tear-off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. See Chapter 2, "Advancing the
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    the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every mode The printer comes with see page A-3. If your printer is connected to only one printer is connected to more than one computer, select Auto (automatic) to allow the printer setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer
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    Software When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/ P mode. When you select IBM 2380 Plus, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Character table You can select among 13 standard character tables as well as tables for 21 other countries. See Appendix C for character samples.
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    of error detection) for serial data transfer if you are using the serial interface. Check your computer manual or application program for the correct parity setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to the same parity setting. IBM character table This setting is available only in
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    default settings Follow the steps on the next page to enter the default-setting mode and change the printer's default settings. Note: t To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper, or three pages of continuous
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    how the control panel lights help you make settings. Follow these instructions to change the default settings using the buttons on the printer's control panel. Note: The arrows on the instruction sheets indicate the printer's current settings. 5. When you finish making settings, press the Operate
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    Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-5 Checking Printer Status Information 6-5 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-5 Using the Printer Status window 6-11 Making
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    you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility when you install the printer driver, or you can install it at a different time as described on the next page. Note: To monitor an FX-980 printer on a network
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    you installed EPSON Status Monitor 2 when you installed the printer software, you do not need to install it again. To install the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure Windows is running. Insert the printer software CD in the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using printer software floppy disks
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    : If the dialog box below appears, and if your printer is connected directly to your computer, select Monitor local printers. If it is connected through a network, select Monitor Windows shared printers. Then click Next. After you install EPSON Status Monitor 2 and restart your computer, the Status
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    bottom of your computer screen. You can also open this window from Start. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2. 6 Checking Printer Status Information This section summarizes the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window's main features and describes how to use the Status
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    The printer is ready to print, or is currently printing. The printer needs routine maintenance. A printer error has occurred and your printer cannot print. See Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. There is a communication problem between the printer and the Status Monitor. 6-6 Using EPSON
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    t Close Opens the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer's status. To use the Printer Status window, see page 6-11. Provides information about the jobs waiting to print. Not available. Closes the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Using EPSON Status Monitor
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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 and icon, status, and number of jobs waiting to
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    and make background monitoring settings for the selected printer. For more information, see "Turning on background monitoring" on page 6-13. Allows you to select which printers you want to monitor by adding or deleting printers in the Installed Printers list. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-9
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    background monitoring icon Activates or deactivates the Status Monitor. (A printer-shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your monitoring is active. Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view Status Monitor's version number
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    on the status of a printer. To open the Printer Status window, double-click a printer in the Installed Printers list, or select a printer and then choose Printer Status from the Printer menu of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. You can also access the Printer Status window by clicking the Details
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    the background" whenever you are using your computer. A Status Alert dialog box is displayed in the lower right corner of your computer screen. It provides printer status short messages and a Details button that allows you to open the Printer Status window. 6-12 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2
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    want to monitor. 1. Make sure the Status Monitor is active. (It is active if a printer- shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) If the icon is not on the taskbar, access EPSON Status Monitor 2 from the Start menu as described on page 6-5. Then point to Background
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    close the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Background monitoring icon A printer-shaped background monitoring icon appears on the taskbar when the Status 6-13.) Double-clicking the background monitoring icon opens the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Right-clicking this icon opens a pop-up menu where
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout
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    table, go to the next section. State of panel lights n Pause n Paper Out n Pause Beep Problem pattern Solution - The printer is paused. Press the Pause button to resume printing. ••• The printer cover is open. Close the paper guide cover. Paper from another paper source is currently in the
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    State of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution f Paper Out ••• Continuous paper is not fed to the standby position. n Pause Tear off the printed document at the perforation; then press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. Press the Pause button to
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    a Self Test" on page 7-18 for instructions on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer's hex dump mode, described on "Printing a Hex Dump" on page 7-19. To clear a paper jam, see "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 7-16. 7-4 Troubleshooting
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    off the printer, and make sure the power 7 electrical outlet or your cord is firmly plugged into the printer. electrical outlet and the printer, if necessary. Then press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The electrical outlet does not Use a different outlet. work. Troubleshooting
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    paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load guide is positioned too far to the right for the printer to detect that it is there. Move the paper a little to the left. Single-sheet paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 3 for instructions sheets of paper. 7-6 Troubleshooting
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    your paper is within the range specified for single-sheet paper in Appendix C. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The optional cut-sheet feeder does not feed your single-sheet paper properly. Cause What to do The cut-sheet feeder is not installed
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    Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous for more information. Continuous paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper on the tractor you want to use. The paper to the standby position. 7-8 Troubleshooting
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    made in micro adjust mode. See "Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position" in Chapter 2. Troubleshooting The printer you want to use is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your software. Windows desktop or in your application before printing. You moved the paper using the knob while
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    in your application or printer driver. Check the page length settings for the front or rear tractor using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See"About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" in Chapter 4. 7-10 Troubleshooting
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    A-3 and your computer's documentation. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in 7 Chapter 1. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11
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    the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The printout has gaps. Cause The paper thickness lever is not set correctly. What to do Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See page 2-4 for continuous paper, or page 3-3 for single sheets. 7-12 Troubleshooting
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    ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Lines of dots are missing in the printout. Cause What to do The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Other parts
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    table is selected in your software. Select the correct character table using your software, the default-setting mode, or the EPSON Remote! utility. The character table setting in your software overrides settings made in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. 7-14 Troubleshooting
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    is set up correctly for your printer. See your application documentation. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 1. Software settings override settings you make using the default-setting mode, EPSON Remote!, or the control panel buttons. Use your
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    damage the printer or lose the top-of-form or tear-off position. 6. Replace the paper guide base if necessary, and replace the printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. 7. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are off. 7-16 Troubleshooting
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    aligned, you can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Note: t To complete 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
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    test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. See "Problems and Solutions" for possible causes and solutions to the problem. You can print a self test using either single sheets or continuous paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 3 for
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    press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer. Printing a 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
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    printed in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving. 4. To turn off hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page(s). Then turn off the printer. 7-20 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options A Options A-2 Paper handling options A-2 Optional interface the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder A-6 Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2 A-10 Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder A-11 Using the
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    for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in printer without reloading. You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 15 mm (0.59 inches) thick in this feeder. See "Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders" on page A-4 for instructions
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    and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all the interfaces in the table are available worldwide.) See "Installing an Interface Card" on page A-17 for instructions. Model number Card type C82307V / C82308V
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    paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. To assemble the double-bin cut-sheet feeder and load paper in the second-bin cut-sheet feeder, see the second-bin cutsheet feeder manual. See "Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2)" on page A-10 for instructions. Note: The
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    both sides of the paper tension unit and lift it up and off the printer. If a tractor is installed in the pull position, remove it as described on "Removing the pull tractor" on page 2-31. Store any printer parts you remove in a safe place. 4. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and
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    guide cover, and set the paper release lever to the single- sheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper's thickness. 2. Pull out the center support, as shown below. center support A-6 Enhancing Your Printer
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    support. Then push the left lock lever backward to lock it in place. Holding the lower portion of the right paper guide , slide it to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. paper stacker 5. Slide the paper stacker midway between the paper guides as shown above. Enhancing Your Printer
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    paper guide so that it matches your paper's width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then push the lock lever backward to lock the paper guide. 10. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. A-8 Enhancing Your Printer
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    feeder's paper selection lever to the single-sheet position, as shown below. Then lift up the center support and close the paper guide cover. A Note: t Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. t When the cut-sheet feeder is installed, you
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    or bin 2) using your application or the printer's control panel. As shown below, the high-capacity cut- application program because software settings usually override the printer's control panel settings you want as shown below. When the printer receives data, the cut-sheet feeder automatically loads
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    . Switching to single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. Then tear off Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2)" on page A-10. Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-11
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    plate as shown below. Then place the base plate on the stand and fasten the two together with the plastic spacing clips. A-12 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    To install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer into the two holes in the base plate. c Caution: The roll paper holder
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    paper After you install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below to load a roll of paper, 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide base. 2. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed. 3. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the
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    . Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. 9. Replace the paper guide base and close the paper guide cover. You are now ready to print. The printed roll paper is fed over the paper
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    you for a clean cut). Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide base, then cut the paper behind where it feeds into the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the remaining paper. A-16 Enhancing Your
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    Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. A 3. Slide the interface card along the sure the connector at the back of the interface card is fully inserted into the printer's internal socket. Then replace the screws and tighten them. Note: Store the
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    A-18 Enhancing Your Printer With Options
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    Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 B Transporting the Printer B-3 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-1
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    at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. To clean your printer, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide base. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it
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    position. See "Loading paper onto the front push tractor" on page 2-12 for instructions. 8. Replace the transportation screw using the screwdriver that came with the printer. 9. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide base and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in
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    B-4 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
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    Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-4 C Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area C-9 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes
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    Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Near letter quality 506 cps at 10 cpi 569 cps at 12 cpi 569 cps at 15 cpi 560 cps at
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    envelopes up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 30 postcards a stack of multi-part forms up to 15 mm C (0.59 inches) thick Note: The total -setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi,
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    (24.3 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 7.5 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/ character) Electrical Input voltage pattern) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 5 to 35 °C (41 to
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    , and cut-sheet feeder entry C Width Front and top: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 inches) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1inches) Second-bin cut-sheet feeder: 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) Length Front: 148 to 364 mm (5.8 to 14.3 inches) Top: 100 to 364
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    the top of form (both front and top entry) Single-side line glue (front entry only) top entry only No. 6: 165 × 92 mm (6.5 × 3.6 inches) No. 10: 241 × 105 mm (9.5 × 4.1 inches) 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0205 inches) 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb) front and top entry 100
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    both sides (front, bottom, or rear entry) Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. (0.1 inches) corner radius, minimum Backing sheet width 101.6 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) Backing sheet length (one page) 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to
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    Roll paper: Width Thickness Weight rear entry with optional roll paper holder only 216 ± 3 mm (8.5 ± 0.12 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) 52 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow
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    mm (0.17 inches). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). The maximum width is 257 mm (10.1 inches) and the maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For single sheets wider than 209.2 mm (8.23 inches), the side margins increase
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    are 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches) each. The maximum width is 254 mm (10.0 inches) and the maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches). For continuous paper wider than 229.2 mm (9.0 inches), the side margins increase proportionally to
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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 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise:
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    Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2380 Plus 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 handling. General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper
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    Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the 4: UPC-E, 5: Code 39, 6: Code 128, 7: POSTNET m: Module width (120 dpi) m = 2: 2 dots, 3: 3 dots, 4: 4 dots, 5: 5 dots s: Space adjustment value -3 ≤ s ≤ 3 (1/240-inch units) v1, v2: Bar length v1 + v2 ×
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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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    . However, when it is mixed with raster bit image data, neither barcode nor raster bit image data is printed. t A barcode is not printed when part of the barcode extends beyond the right margin. t When barcode data and text data are mixed in a data sequence, barcodes and text are printed in
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    Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates an IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2380 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3 : ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: ESC [f, ESC [p Download (only in Draft mode): ESC = C-16 Specifications
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    Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section using the printer's default-setting mode or with software commands. Note: t Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F; only the characters for
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    PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 863 (Canadian-French) PC 865 (Nordic) C-18 Specifications
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    PC 861 (Icelandic) BRASCII C Abicomp ISO Latin 1 Specifications C-19
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    Roman 8 PC 858 C-20 Specifications
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    ISO 8859-15 PC 437 Greek* C PC 853 (Turkish)* PC 855 (Cyrillic)* Specifications C-21
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    PC 852 (East Europe)* PC 857 (Turkish)* PC 866 (Russian)* PC 869 (Greek)* C-22 Specifications
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    MAZOWIA (Poland)* Code MJK (CSFR)* C ISO 8859-7* ISO Latin 1T (Turkish)* Specifications C-23
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    Bulgaria (Bulgarian)* PC 774 (LST 1283: 1993)* Estonia (Estonia)* C-24 Specifications
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    ISO 8859-2* C PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR (Ukranian)* Specifications C-25
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    PC APTEC (Arabic)* PC 708 (Arabic)* PC 720 (Arabic)* PC AR 864 (Arabic)* C-26 Specifications
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    Italic table C No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table Specifications C-27
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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 shown below using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select "Italic France," the characters in the "France" row
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    Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 D Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http
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    driver.) t Windows version (for example, NT, 98, 95, or 3.1) t Software application(s) you normally use with the printer and their version number(s) For North American Users If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support through the following services
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    t Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Note: If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the
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    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing
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    Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: t Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products t Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow
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    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 information including details of the latest software
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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
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    ://www.epson.com.hk. Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers. You can log onto the following number for the BBS service: BBS: (852) 2827-4244 Technical support hotline
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    When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by stack. Also called fanfold paper. control codes Special codes used to control printer function, such as a carriage return or line feed, instead of
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    and near letter quality. driver See printer driver. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. factory settings
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    which is measured in the number of character per inch (cpi). The standard is 10 cpi. See also character per inch. platen The black roller that provides a backing which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page because of margins. printer driver A software program that
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    the number of dots per inch (dpi). self test A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored select unidirectional printing using the printer's defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See also bidirectional printing.
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    Paper positions Standby position In the standby position, your paper is attached to the printer but is not inside the printer. Tear-off position Tear off your printed document at the printer's tear-off edge. Top-of-form position The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position. Glossary
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    6 Glossary
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    Glossary 7
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    8 Glossary
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    , 4-21 Double-bin cut-sheet feeder, A-4 to A- 5 E Edge guide, 2-26 ENERGY STAR compliance, 12 EPSON ESC/P control codes, C-12 EPSON Remote!, 1-18 EPSON Remote! Utility, 4-23 EPSON Status Monitor window, 6-5 to 6-10 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 1-17, 6- 5 to 6-14 accessing, 6-5 installing, 6-3 to
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    thickness lever, 2-4 to 2-5 Parallel interface, 1-15 pitch button, 5-3 Plugging in the printer, 1-13 to 1-14 Printer driver, 1-17 accessing from Windows 3.1, 4-9 to 411 from Windows 95 or 98, 43 to 4-5 from Windows NT 3.5x, 418 to 4-21 from Windows NT 4.0, 413 to 4-15 installing for DOS, 1-21 for
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    roll paper, A-16 Ribbon cartridge, 10, 1-6 to 1-11 Ribbon guide, 1-8 Ribbon installation position, 1-7 Ribbon-tightening knob, 1-10 Roll paper loading, A-14 to A-16 removing, A-16 Roll paper holder, A-3, A-12 to A-16 assembling, A-12 to A-13 installing, A-13 S Safety instructions, 10 to 11 Second
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    Troubleshooting Continuous paper loading or feeding problems, 7-8 power supply problem, 7-5 printing or printout quality problems, 7-11 to 7-15 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems, 7-6 to 7-7 tear-off position problems, 7-10 top-of-form position problems, 7-9 U Unpacking the Printer, 1-2
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    IN-5
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User’s Guide
9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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