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    EPSON® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2170 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
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    in your User's Guide with the information given below. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the new information below. Setting Up Your Software Refer to the following sections for printer driver installation instructions. for Microsoft windows use/s If Microsoft Windows is installed on your
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    On page 1-15, add the information below. Installing the driver for Windows 95 users Follow these steps to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities, your computer's parallel port must be an
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    6. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in a disk drive. 8. icon to the Printers folder using the printer name you assign. To use the printer as the default printer for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. Click the
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    Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, follow the steps below. 1. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Next button. 5. Select the Local printer or Network
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    add the information below. If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to the information in your User's Guide. Checking the printer driver settings If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to select the appropriate settings. 1. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Select Settings; then
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    printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! and EPSON Calibration utilities. You can use EPSON Remote! to change the printer's default settings from your computer instead of the control panel. EPSON Calibration is used to properly align your printout. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install
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    On pages 2-11, and 2-12, replace the original illustrations as follows: 1. Please replace the illustration on page 2-11 of your User's Guide with the illustration below. 2. Please replace the illustration on the upper portion of page 2-12 of your User's Guide with the illustration below. 7
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    On page 5-3, add the information below. When replacing the ribbon cartridge or ribbon pack, you can use the cartridge and pack listed below, in addition to the products listed in your User's Guide. Ribbon cartridge Ribbon pack S015086 S010033 Printed in Japan 96.02-16
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    Printer Parts
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    , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
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    , Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Type Name: Model: Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2170 P910A Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive
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    support and service through a nationwide network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following support services in the U.S. and Canada through the EPSON ConnectionSM at (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON
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    CompuServe ® online support If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as
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    Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow -
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    devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged
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    1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16
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    Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Setting the paper release lever 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3 Loading single sheets from the top 2-3 Loading single sheets from the front 2-6 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Selecting the tractor position and paper path 2-8 Changing
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    Printer Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-4 Other control panel features 3-6 Changing the Default Settings 3-7 Selecting an instruction 3-17 Barcode Printing 3-18 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper
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    Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots 6-10 The paper does not feed properly with the cut-sheet feeder 6-10
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    Interface specifications Using Commands Sending printer Bit image Barcode Character Tables International Character Sets Graphics Character Tables A-2 A-2 A-4 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-10 A-11 A-11 A-12 A-12 A-17 A-17 A-17 A-18 A-18 A-18 A-19 A-20 A-21 A-23 A-24 A-27 A-27 A-28 A-29 A-32 A-32 A-32
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    -pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features offering the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers. Your printer provides the following: High speed draft mode printing of up to 440 characters at 10
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    Options The following options are available for your printer: Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673] ; Second bin, C80674]) on multipart forms. Roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. Interface cards are available
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    . Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see this chapter for a list of problems and solutions. The appendix lists the printer's specifications, commands, and character tables. At the end of the manual you'll
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    Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: Warnings must befollowed to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 4 Introduction
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    1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16
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    subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power
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    stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer level. If you plan to load continuous paper through
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    Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to transport your printer. Caution: There are several versions of the printer
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    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting
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    the plastic separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 4. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on each side
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    the guide until it clicks into place. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack in the ribbon. 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
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    8. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots near the front of the printer; then lower it into place. 9. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
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    10. Insert the paper separator into the paper guide. 11. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. Setting Up the Printer 1-9
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    in the power cord. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect the appropriate end to the AC inlet on the printer's rear panel. 4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. top. See Chapter 2 for more information on paper handling. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer
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    the currently selected font. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper path guide is open. 2. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 3. For the letter quality test, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. For draft printing, hold down the LF/FF
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    mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Caution: Run the self test using paper at least 360 mm (14 inches) wide; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 5. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer
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    meets resistance. Make sure you adjust the edge guides to match the width of your paper. After a few seconds, the printer feeds the paper to the loading position and begins printing the self test. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open
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    If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Use a 36-pin cable to connect your computer to your printer's built-in parallel interface. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely
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    2. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Type A:\ DRIVER\SETUP, and choose OK. (This assumes that drive A is the diskette drive.) 5. Select LQ-2170 as the Printer Model and click Continue. The printer driver installs automatically
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    document requirements. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Because of this, you must choose the correct settings to get the results you expect. Be sure to check the following: Resolution The printing resolution in dots per inch (dpi
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    by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. Using non- Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers. Also, DOS programs require you to select from a list of printers to install the printer driver. If your printer is not included in the list, contact your software
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    ! utility allows you to change the printer's default settings from your computer. Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your computer. Use this utility when the lines in your printout do not appear to be aligned properly. Installing Epson Remote! Follow these steps to
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    ! To make changes to the default settings with Epson Remote!, follow these steps: 1. Change to the directory you specified, for example: C:\EPREMOTE\. 2. Type PANEL (C:\EPREMOTE\PANEL), and press Enter. You'll see the printer settings that can be changed while the printer is on, for example, the bin
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    Using Epson Calibration To run the CALIBRAT.EXE utility program, follow these steps: 1. if the diskette is in drive A). 4. Type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate your printer. Note: You can also copy the program from the diskette to your hard disk. Then
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    Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting the Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Setting the paper release lever 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-3 Loading single sheets from the top 2-3 Loading single sheets from the front 2-6 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Selecting the tractor position and paper path 2-8 Changing
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    Selecting the Paper Feeding Method The printer can accommodate almost any type of paper with front, various methods of paper handling and includes recommendations on the feeding methods best suited to your specific needs. Setting the paper release lever First you need to set the paper release lever
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    to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) wide. You can load single sheets from either the top or front of the printer. Loading sing/e sheets from the top 1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is open. Paper Handling 2-3
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    2. Turn on the printer. Slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 3. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. 2-4 Paper Handling
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    4. Insert the paper firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the printer advances the paper to the loading position. You are now ready to print. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open. Caution: Do
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    the paper release lever to the single-sheet position and open the front cover. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 2. Turn on the printer. 3. Position the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left
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    left and right edges with the edge guides, insert the paper firmly until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to the loading position. You are now ready to print. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing when the cover is open
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    Using Continuous Paper The printer's paper-handling system allows you to load continuous paper through the front, rear, or bottom. You can print on continuous paper from 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) wide. To print on continuous paper, you need to install the tractor unit in the front or pull
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    so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer stand that has a large enough opening push tractor cannot be removed. Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the front position, you need to remove it from its
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    Open the front paper guide and remove it by grasping the fins on both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. Note: When loading cannot be fed from the front push tractor. 3. Push the tractor into the printer's mounting slot as shown below. You are now ready to load continuous paper with
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    moved during pull tractor installation. See "Adjusting the paper thickness lever" later in this chapter-for the correct lever position. Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Let
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    remove the tractor unit, hold down its lock tabs, tilt it back, and lift it off the printer. Loading the front push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the front paper guide as shown below. Make sure the tractor is in the front mounting slot and the paper release lever
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    3. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks backward. 4. Position the left sprocket as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position. 5. Lock the sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of
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    pins. 7. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place. 9. Attach the front paper guide. 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper
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    the cover is open. You can also advance the paper to the loading position by pressing the Load/Eject button. Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the
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    3. Make sure the paper release lever is set to the rear push tractor position. 4. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks forward. 2-16 Paper Handling
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    5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer as shown below. (Printing starts at the "0" mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to
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    Attach the printer cover and paper guide. Note: Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data
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    Loading the pull tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 3. Make sure the tractor is in the pull tractor position and the paper release lever is set to the pull tractor position. 4. Release the sprockets
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    5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale at the rear of the tractor as a guide. (Printing starts at the "0" mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the width
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    Attach the printer cover and paper guide. Note: Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. 10. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper guide. 11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data
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    combination, you must first purchase the optional pull tractor. See Chapter 4 for more information on printer options. Note: The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed. To load paper in the tractor to the push tractor position. 7. Attach the paper guide and printer cover. 2-22 Paper Handling
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    stops printing when the cover is open. Advance the paper behind the printer guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide. Removing paper from the tractor 1. To remove continuous paper, press the Tear Off /Bin button to feed the paper's perforation to the tear
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    the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the continuous paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 4. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 5. Adjust the edge guides to match the width of your
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    in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. 2. Move the paper release lever to the push or pull tractor position. The printer advances the continuous paper to the loading position when it receives data. Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous
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    + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original + 3 copies) 5 sheets (original + 4 copies) Labels, Postcards Envelopes Lever position 0 or 1 0 1 2 3 5 2 2 to 6 Note: When operating your printer under low temperature conditions (5°C or less), set the lever one position lower to improve print quality. When operating
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    printer carbonless multipart forms. You can use multipart forms of up to five parts, including the original. Make sure you set the paper thickness lever best results with continuous multipart forms, you should use the tractor installed in the pull tractor position and load paper from either the front
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    Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions. Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they curl around the platen and may jam when you resume printing. To remove labels from the paper path after you finish printing
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    the envelope. Always feed an envelope by pushing the wide edge into the printer until it meets resistance. Caution: Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions. Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head. Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of
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    Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-4 Other control panel features 3-6 Changing the Default Settings 3-7 Selecting an instruction sheet language 3-7 Selecting items and changing settings 3-7 Default setting item functions 3-9 Micro Adjust 3-13 Tear-Off 3-15
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    ) On when the printer is not ready to print data, paper is out or jammed, or the cover is open. The Pause light is off, unless you press the Pause button to pause printing. The Pause light flashes when the micro adjust function is enabled or the print head is too hot
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    the control panel: Draft Roman Sans Serif Courier Prestige script Others q = On, = Off * Others means the font selected in the Default Setting mode Using the Printer 3-3
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    10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi 20 cpi PS (Proportional spacing) = On, n = Off Note: All of the lights above me on when a fatal error occurs. Buttons Operate Press this button to turn the printer paper to the loading position. However, the printer normally loads paper automatically. If single-sheet paper
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    , Prestige, Script, or Other' * "Other" means the font selected in the Default Setting mode. Pitch Press this button to select one of the following pitches: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing (PS). Note: The typestyle samples on the control panel are meant as
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    several other functions. To activate the functions listed below, turn on the printer while pressing one of buttons, as follows: Load/Eject LF/FF Pitch data are printed as hexadecimal numbers and corresponding characters. See "Problems and Solutions" in Chapter 6. Starts the Bi-d adjustment. See "
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    or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel through the Default Setting mode. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pitch button while turning on the printer. The printer prints an instruction sheet. Follow the instructions on
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    -B, Orator, Orator-S, Script C, Roman T, Sans Serif H 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 inches 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 inches On, Off Auto, Bi-d., Uni-d. ESC/P2, IBM 2391 plus Auto, Parallel I/F, Option I/F 10 sec., 30 sec. On. Off 3-8 Using the Printer
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    plus emulation is selected. Default setting item functions This section describes each of the default setting item functions Character table Your printer has 11 standard character tables as well as tables for 20 other countries. See the Appendix for character samples. international character
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    speed draft When you select high speed draft, the printer can print up to 440 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi in draft mode. If you select normal speed ESC/P 2, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC /P 2 mode. When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Interface mode The printer
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    10 seconds or 30 seconds. Input buffer The input buffer stores data sent from your computer. The input buffer can store up to 64KB of data, so you can free your computer for other tasks while the printer (off), you must perform the tear-off function manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. See
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    Mode (AGM) When AGM is on, the printer can use some advanced graphics commands like those available in ESC/P 2 mode. When you select IBM 2390/2391 "O" character and a zero. Buzzer (Beep) The printer beeps when some errors occur. See "Troubleshooting" in Chapter 6 for more information. Roll paper
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    for information on adjusting the tear-off position. The loading position is the position of the paper after it has been automatically loaded by the printer. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, change the loading position with the micro adjust feature as follows: 1. Make sure the
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    the page. For continuous paper, mark a point 6.5 mm above the perforation and position the paper as shown. This gives you an 8.5 mm margin. Note: The printer has a minimum and maximum loading position. If you try to advance the loading position beyond these limits, the
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    described in the previous section. Caution: Never use the tear-off feature to reverse-feed labels; they may come off their backing and jam the printer. Never reverse-feed continuous paper when using the pull tractor; the paper could come off the pull tractor and jam the
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    selected correctly in the Default Setting mode. Be sure you turn off the printer to exit from the Default Setting mode, and then turn it on again 2. Tear off all printed pages. 3. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. If
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    the printer feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed problem, use the printer's Bi-d Adjustment mode as follows: 1. Make sure continuous paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Hold down the Pause button while you turn on the printer. The instructions
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    Barcode Printing 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. See the Appendix for more information about the Barcode Print command. 3-18 Using the Printer
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    Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the highcapacity optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305* or C82306* serial interface card 4-14
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    the instructions in the manual that comes with it. Note: The second bin cut-sheetfeeder can only be used in combination with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder. Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide and the printer cover
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    either case, make sure the paper tension unit is not installed. Note: Store the paper guide and optional pull tractor in a safe place; you will need them if you remove the cut-sheet feeder. 4. Move the printer head to the ribbon installation position. 5. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and
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    the high capacity cut-sheet feeder as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Push down the center support. Slide the left paper guide so it is aliged with the arrow mark on the back side of the center support. Next, slide the right paper guide to match the width of your paper. Slide the paper stacker
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    support and select single sheet or continuous paper by moving the paper selection lever as shown below. Note: When the cut-sheetfeeder is installed, you can still load single sheets using the top paper guide or the front paper slot. The cut-sheet feeder loads paper when you send data to the printer
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    manuals for more information. You cannot use the second bin feeder without the high capacity feeder. 1. Install the assembled double bin cut-sheet feeder on the printer. See "Installing continuous paper, guide the paper over the center support and out the back of the printer, as it prints. 4-6 Using
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    . 2. Tear off the printed pages. 3. Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to push tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 4. Move the printer's paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 5. Move the cut-sheet
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    with your standard tractor installed in the front push tractor position. See Chapter 2 for instructions. Note: You cannot remove printer is turned off and the standard tractor is installed in the push tractor position. 2. Remove the paper tension unit by lifting it up and off the printer. 3. Install
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    paper release lever back to the push tractor position. 10. Attach the paper guide and printer cover. Raise the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. Note: When you are using more than one continuous paper source, guide the paper over the paper guide and feed it out the back of the
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    printer's weight holds it in place. 3. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the paper roll. 4. Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. 4-10 Using Printer
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    the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it into the printer path until you feel resistance. Note: Use the rear push tractor paper path as shown below. 6. Install the paper guide and the printer cover. 7. Turn on the printer. The roll paper loads automatically. Using
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    to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. The EPSON interface cards below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces . Installing an interface card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer's
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    sides of the interface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure you fully insert the connector at the back of the interface card into the printer's internal socket. Then re-insert the screws and tighten them. To remove the interface card, reverse the steps above. Using
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    , 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 bps (bits per second). To set the baud rate, see the bit-rate selection table in the C82305* or C82306* 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 sets the
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    Chapter 5 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
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    it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper as well as the paper guide and tractor unit. Also remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet feeders, if installed. 2. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt
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    and a long life for the print head and other printer parts. Using any other ribbon may damage your printer. Printer model LQ-2170 Ribbon cartridge S015083 Ribbon pack S010031 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" in Chapter 1. Note: Do not use
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    the protective locking clip to the paper-tension unit, and then replace the paper tension unit. 7. Make sure the standard tractor is installed in the push tractor position. 8. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the
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    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics . . . . . 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The print position is not what
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    dealer or qualified service person for assistance. Note: If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and computer. To into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly. 6-2 Troubleshooting
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    of paper. Load paper in the printer. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Follow the steps in Chapter 1 to make sure it is installed correctly. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Troubleshooting 6-3
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    3. If the printer still does not work correctly, turn it off and contact your dealer or qualified service person. The print is faint or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See Chapter 1 for installation instructions. The
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    is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing in random positions. Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Printed characters are not what you expect The
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    too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next install an application program, it normally asks you what printer you are using. Make sure you choose the correct printer. See your user's guide for the right printer results you want. 6-6 Troubleshooting
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    setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. Some programs problems with paper. Single sheets do not feed properly Paper does not feed. Continuous paper may be left in the printer. Remove the continuous paper. Set the paper release lever to the singlesheet position and insert a new sheet. Troubleshooting
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    off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Be sure you're using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Make sure that the printer cover is come off the tractor. Re-attach the paper to the tractor. 6-8 Troubleshooting
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    covers are closed. Check that the paper size and thickness are within the specified ranges. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. The paper does not eject properly. Tear off the paper entering the printer, then press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button to feed the paper forward. See "Tear-Off
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    installed. Reinstall it as described in Chapter 4. You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeder's bin. Make sure the bin contains no more than 150 sheets. Paper may be jammed near the print head. Look for a paper jam and remove it. Make sure the edge guide load it. 6-10 Troubleshooting
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    too much paper in the stacker. Make sure the paper guides are set correctly and your paper is the proper size and quality. See the Appendix for paper specifications. One page of your document has printed on two pages continuous paper or push the lever back to load single sheets. Troubleshooting 6-11
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    the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper. Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the knob of the pull tractor. 6-12 Troubleshooting
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    A-10 Environmental A-11 Safety approvals A-11 CE marking A-12 Interface specifications A-12 Using Commands A-17 Sending printer commands A-27 Bit image A-28 Barcode A-29 Character Tables A-32 International Character Sets A-32 Graphics Character Tables A-32 Specifications, Command
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    Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix Quality Characters per inch Characters/second/line High speed draft 10 440 Draft 10 330 12 396 15 495 Draft condensed 17 283 20 330 Letter quality 10 110 12 132 15 165 Letter quality
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    feed) OK byte or 64K byte* * Depends on default settings 11 standard, 20 other character tables 14 international character sets and one legal character set 10 bit map fonts 4 scalable fonts 8 fonts Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-3
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    glue is available only with front entry) 'Use under normal operating conditions. Envelopes*: rear entry only Size: No. 6: 166 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches) No. 10: 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) Thickness: 0.16 to 0.5 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inch) Weight: 45 to 91 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb) 'Use under
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    to 15 lb) Jointing: Line glue at the top or on both sides of form Line glue on single side of form (rear entry only) Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-5
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    (17 lb) rear entry only 216 ± 3 mm (8.5 ± 0.12 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) 52.3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) A-6 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    Paper alignment Front paper alignment Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. Rear paper alignment Printing starts at "0" on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the "0". Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-7
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    below the perforation are 4.2 mm. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch). The maximum printable width is 345.2 mm (13.5 inches). A-8 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    is 203.2 mm (8 inches). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Ribbon life: Total print amount: Print head life: Dimensions: Weight: Friction feed (front and rear LQ 10 cpi, at 48 dots/ character) 750 million lines 400 million strokes/wire 639 mm (W) x 410 mm (D) x 257 mm (H) Approx. 13 kg Specifications,
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    Hz Rated current: l.0 A* Power consumption: Approx. 62 W (self test in draft mode, 10 cpi) Insulation resistance: 10M min (between AC line and chassis, DC 500 V) Dielectric strength: AC Approx. 62 W (self test in draft mode, 10 cpi) A-10 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    EMI: 5 to 35°C (operating, *1) 15 to 25°C (operating, *1, *2) -30 to 60°C (storage) 10 to 80% RH (operating. *1) 30 to 60% RH (operating, *l, *2) 0 to 85% RH (storage, with D3 CSA C22.2 950 with D3 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-11
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    EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Non-Automatic Weighting Instruments Directive 90/384/EEC: EN60950 EN55022 class B EN50082-1 IEC80l -2 IEC801 -3 IEC801-4 EN45501 Interface specifications The printer provides a bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface and Type-B optional interface slot as standard. A-12
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    signal. 2 DATA1 20 In Bit 0: LSB Parallel input data to the printer. 3 DATA2 21 In Bit 1 4 DATA3 22 In Bit 2 5 DATA4 23 In Bit 3 6 DATA5 24 In Bit 4 7 DATA6 25 In Bit 5 8 DATA7 26 In Bit 6 9 DATA8 27 In Bit 7: MSB 10 ACKNLG 2 8 Out This signal (negative
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    shows the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. Parallel interface (reverse channel. Transmission mode: IEEE-P1284 nibble mode Adaptable connector: 57-30360 (Amphenol) or equivalent Synchronization: Refer to the IEEE-P1284 specification Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-P1284
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    DATA8 27 10 PtrClk 28 Bit 0, LSB Parallel input data to the printer. Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit bits 3 then 7, indicate forward channel busy status, Data bits 2 then 6. Set HIGH until host requests data transfer, then follows nData Avail (nFault). Data bits 1 then 5. Specifications
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    Pin Signal name no. 14 HostBusy 31 INIT 32 DataAvail/ DataBit-0,4 36 1284-Active 18 Logic H 35 +5V 17 Chassis 16,33, GND . Signal GND. Not connected. * In/Out shows the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer A-16 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    and 0 to turn it Off. ESC K nl n2 is a command with two parameters. ESC D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters. For further information about using printer commands, see the comprehensive ESC/P Reference Manual published by EPSON. Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    CR FF LF ESC 0 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC + n Dec. 13 12 10 48 50 51 43 Hex. OD oc OA 30 32 33 2B Description Carriage Return Form Feed Line Feed Select 1/8-inch Line Spacing Select l/6-inch Line Spacing Set n/180-inch Line Spacing Set n/360-inch Line Spacing A-18 Specifications, Command Summary, and
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    m: Top margin in defined units n = nl + n2 x 256 n: Bottom margin in defined units Set Page Length in Defined Units ESC ( C 2 0 n1 n2 n = nl + n2 x 256 n: Number of defined units Set Page Length in Lines n Bottom Margin for Continuous Paper Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-19
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    inch in draft and 1/180-inch in LQ for this command. Set Absolute Vertical Print Position ESC (V 2 0 nl n2 n=n1+ ESC(v20nln2 n=n1+n2x256 n: Moves current print position in defined units Set Horizontal Tabs Up to 32 tabs entered in ascending order; terminated by 0 Tab Horizontally A-20 Specifications
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    2: Courier 9: Script C 3: Prestige 10: Roman T 4: Script 11: Sans Serif H 5: OCR-B Select Font by Pitch and Point ESC X m n1 n2 m: Set pitch 28, 32, 36, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, or 64 (for Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, and Sans Serif H) n = 0, 21, 42 (for other typefaces) Specifications, Command
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    find the value of n add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below: n=0: l0cpi 16: double-strike 1: 12 cpi 32: double-width 2: prop.64: italic 4: cond. 128: underline 8: bold A-22 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    shadow Select Line/Score ESC ( - 3 0 1 nl n2 nl = 1: Underline n1 = 2: Strikethrough nl = 3: Overscore n2 = 0: Cancel score line selected by nl n2 = 1: Single continuous line n2 = 2: Double continuous line n2 = 5: Single broken line n2 = 6: Double broken line Specifications, Command Summary, and
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    2: Germany 10: Den. II 3: UK 11: Spain II 4: Denmark 12: L. Amer. 5: Sweden 13: Korea 6: Italy 64: Legal 7: Spain Define User-Defined Character ESC & 0 as Characters ESC (^ nl n2 data n = nl + n2 x 256 n: amount of data data: print n bytes of data as characters A-24 Specifications, Command
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    n assigned by ESC ( t n = 0, 1, 2, 3, "1", "2", or "3" n = 2: Remaps downloaded characters from 0-127 to 128-255 Enable Printing of Upper Control Codes With graphics character tables this command enables the printing of codes 128-159 Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6 Specifications, Command
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    ESC ( t 3 0 dl d2 d3 Assign Character Table set by d2 and d3 to d1 d1 = 0, 1, 2, 3, "0", "l", "2", or "3" d2 d3 Character Table 0 0 Italic 1 0 PC 437 1 10 PC 437 Greek* 24 0 PC 774* 30 PC 850 A 10 in certain areas. A-26 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    Full graphics mode 1: Compressed mode v = 10, 20: Dot density for vertical in 3600/v DPI h = 10, 20: Dot density for horizontal in 3600/h DPI m: Number of vertical dots Total dots = nl + n2 x 256 Select Graphics Mode ESC ( G l 0 n n = 1, or 49 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    * nn Dec. Hex. 42 2A Description Select Bit Image ESC * m nl n2 data n = nl + n2 x 256 n: Total columns Total data = (nl + n2 x 256) x f m Horizontal density (dpi) Vertical density (dpi) Pins Adjacent dot printing t 0 60 60 8 enable 1 1 120 60 8 enable 1 2 120 60 8 disable
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    dots 4: 4 dots 5: 5 dots s: Space adjustment value -3 s 3 (1/360 inch units) v1, v2: Bar length v1 + v2 x 256 (l/180-inch units) The v1 and v2 values are ignored when POSTNET is selected. The long bar length of POSTNET is always 0.125 inch; the short bar length is always 0.050 inch. Specifications
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    Bit 0 = Check digit 0: A check digit is not added by the printer 1: A check digit is added by the printer Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The HRC is added by the printer 1: The HRC is not added by the printer Bit flag c b0=l A-30 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables
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    However, when it is mixed with raster bit image data, neither barcode nor raster bit image is printed. A barcode is not printed when part of the barcode extends beyond the right print start position is always 40/360 inch above the baseline. Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables A-31
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    Character Tables International Character Sets Country USA France Germany UK Denmark Sweden Italy Spain ASCII code hex 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 6E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E Graphics Character Tables PC 437 (United States) CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F A-32
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    PC 850 PC 860 PC 863 PC 865 A-33
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    Roman 8 HexCode 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 ABCDEF PC 437 Greek PC 852 A-35
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    PC 853 PC 855 PC 857 PC864 A-36
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    PC 866 PC 869 ISO Latin IT IS0 8859-7 A-37
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    MAZOWIA Code MJK Bulgaria Estonia A-38
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    PC 774 IS0 Latin 2 PC 866 LAT Italic A-39
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    Interface cards or Postcards Character fonts, 3-3 pitch, 3-4 tables, 3-8-9, A-32-39 Cleaning the printer, 5-2 D Data dump, 3-6 Default setting mode, 3-7-12 instruction sheet language, 3-7 DOS. See Software Double bin cut-sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers. See Printer drivers Index IN-1
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    20 EPSON Remote!, 1-18-19 ESC /P 2, 1, A-18-30 F Feeders. See Cut-sheet feeders, Tractor positions Feeding problems, 6-7-11 FF button. See LF/FF button Font button, 3-5 lights, 3-3 Front edge guide, 2-6 Front paper guide, 2-6, 2-12, 2-14 Functions (table), 3-8-9 G Graphics character tables, A-32-39
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    cord, 1-4 plugging in, 1-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-11 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, 1-17-18 installing, 1-15 settings, 1-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, 1-3 Printer utilites, 1-18-20 Problem solving, 6-1-11 Protective
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    2-15-18 selecting, 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-4 Utilities EPSON Calibration, 1-20 EPSON Remote!, 1-18 V Voltage, caution, 1-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, 1-1 1-15-16 installing printer driver, 1-15 IN-4 Index
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24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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