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- Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 1
User's Manual F EPSON® Y46399102000 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 2
shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options other than those designated as Original Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Graphics created with UniPaint by Unison World Inc. and EPSON SD-Graph. Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 3
Manual 1 Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Testing the Printer 1-15 Connecting the Printer 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3- 2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page length - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 4
Paper Holder Interface Boards 5-1 5-2 5-18 .5-30 .5-37 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Cleaning the Printer 6-2 Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 7-1 7-2 7-3 .7-4 7-14 7-22 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 5
Appendix A-1 Character Tables A-2 Glossary GL-1 Index IN-1 Contents v - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 6
This Manual This user's manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your Epson's' printer. Finding your way around Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 7
This Manual Conventions used in this guide WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage to your printer and computer. CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 8
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 9
the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Printer Paper guide sa Platen knob Ribbon cartridge Power cable In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. 1-2 Setting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 10
different electrical standards. The power supply voltage is shown on the label on the back of the printer. If the voltage shown is not the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. It is not possible to adjust the printer for use with different voltages. After removing the parts, save - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 11
direct B sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. I l Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe out information in your computer's and printer's memory. l Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors or electrical - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 12
Choosing a Place for the Printer The illustration below shows a good printer location. r Setting Up the Printer 1-5 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 13
and suggestions below to ensure that you have the right stand for your printer. l The stand should be able to support at least twice the weight of the LX-810 printer (11.5 kg approx). l Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. l With a cut sheet - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 14
decided on the best place to set up your printer, the first step is to install the platen knob. Installing the platen knob The platen knob is used to manually feed the paper in the event of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. You will find the platen knob packed in an - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 15
paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is designed to allow easy installation and removal. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged in an electrical outlet. 1-8 Setting Up the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 16
Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Remove the printer cover. Assembling the Printer 2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 17
Assembling the Printer 3. Open the paper tension unit cover. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes excess slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 18
lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 6. Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 19
Assembling the Printer 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Close the paper tension unit cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 20
Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1. Place the paper guide on the printer as shown. 2. Raise the paper guide until it - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 21
Note: To lower the paper guide, lift up slightly to release it from its locked position, then gently lower it down onto the printer. 3. Attach the printer cover by fitting the projections on the cover into the notches at the front of the printer and tilting the cover back into place. 1-14 Setting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 22
was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is correctly installed. Before running the self test, you need to plug in the printer and load paper. Plugging in the printer 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the power rating - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 23
Testing the Printer 2. Connect the power cable to the AC inlet on the printer's rear panel. (In some locations, the power cable is already connected to the printer.) 3. Plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 24
can be run in draft or Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, depending on which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 2. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 25
Testing the Printer 3. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. 4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Next, slide a sheet down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. WARNING: Run the self test using paper wider than A4 (81/4 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 26
Testing the Printer 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load paper. LOAD/EJECT 6. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 27
are not satisfactory, see printing problems and solutions later in this chapter, Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 8. If the paper is still loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT or LINE FEED button to eject it and turn off the printer. LOAD/EJECT I! ! !9 WARNING: After turning - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 28
Testing the Printer Here are parts of typical self tests: Draft mode (normal draft) Character Spacing 10 I"'- 4 9 (3 '7 gJy : ; - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 29
Testing the Printer High-speed Draft Printing Note: When using the optional cut sheet feeder, the first page of the self test printout is slightly different. For details, see the section on cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. 1-22 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 30
Testing the Printer NLQ Printing Character Spacing 10 CPI l-l OFF Shape of Zero 0 (Unslashed) 1-2 OFF CG Table Italics 1-3 OFF Short Tear-off Valid 1-4 OFF self test printout is slightly different. For details, see the section on cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-23 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 31
. Also see Chapter 7 for further troubleshooting information. Problem Solution The printer does not print. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon may not be installed properly. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 32
Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing in random positions. ABCD There is either too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and caught on something. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 33
in Chapter 5. If you are not sure which type of interface cable is required, refer to your computer manual. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off. Then plug the cable connector securely into the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 34
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. 3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector. Setting Up the Printer 1-27 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 35
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. 1-28 Setting Up the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 36
your application program has a printer selection menu, use the instructions below. Choosing from a menu Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use an application program even if it does not list the LX-810 on its printer selection menu. If the LX-810 is not listed - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 37
first one available on the following list: LX FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer To use all of the features of the LX-810, however, it is best to use a program with the LX-810 on its menu. If your program does not list any LX printers, contact the software manufacturer to see - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 38
continuous paper supply 2-7 Loading continuous paper 2-8 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-15 Switching to single sheets 2-15 Switching back to continuous paper 2-19 Printing on Special Paper The paper thickness lever Multi-part forms Labels Envelopes 2-22 2-22 2-25 2-26 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 39
up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper (22 lb paper). For more details, see Chapter 5. Loading paper 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, then place the paper guide in the upright position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 40
. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. I PAPER OUT Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on the printer. 1 3. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. (You may want to change this position later, depending on the margin settings of your - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 41
Using Single Sheets 4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Then slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper. 2-4 Paper Handling - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 42
Using Single Sheets CAUTION: Never advance the paper using the platen knob while the printer is switched on. If the platen turns 6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. When the ON LINE light is lit, the printer can accept data from your computer. You are now ready to begin printing - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 43
a document of more than one page using single sheet paper, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the paper. When this happens on, the first thing you should do is press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. Once the ON LINE light is off, remove the sheet that has just - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 44
paper supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and accurate paper feeding is the position of your paper supply. Three ways of positioning your printer and continuous paper supply are shown below. Make sure you align the paper supply evenly with the paper loaded in the tractor so the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 45
Using Continuous Paper Loading continuous paper 1. Make sure the printer is turned off; then remove the paper guide. Set the paper release lever to the continuous paper position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 2. Release the sprocket - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 46
Using Continuous Paper Slide the left sprocket unit until it is roughly 1/2 inch or 15 mm from the farthest left position and press down the lever to lock it in place. 4. Slide the right sprocket unit to roughly match the width of your paper but do not lock it. Paper Handling 2-9 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 47
Using Continuous Paper 5. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 6. Open both sprocket covers. 2-10 Paper Handling - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 48
Using Continuous Paper of both CAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean, straight edge before inserting it into the printer. 8. Close the sprocket covers. Paper Handling 2-11 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 49
Using Continuous Paper 9. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. 10. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. 2-12 Paper Handling - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 50
Using Continuous Paper 11. Slide the edge guides together so they meet at the center of the paper's width. 12. Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. Paper Handling 2-13 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 51
the loading position in Chapter 3. CAUTION: Never adjust the loading position using the platen knob, and never turn the platen knob while the printer is turned on. Note: Before you begin printing, be sure to check the page length and skip over perforation settings, and readjust the settings - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 52
Between Continuous and Single Sheets Even with continuous paper loaded in the printer, you can easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 53
paper less than 6 inches or 152.4 mm wide, you should only press the LOAD/EJECT button once. Also, do not use this button to eject labels. WARNING: Never feed labels backward through the printer. Labels can easily come off the backing sheet and jam the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 54
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 4. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 5. Stand the paper guide upright and move the left edge guide so it locks in place next to the guide mark. Paper - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 55
to match the width of your paper. Then insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until the bottom meets resistance. 7. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the single sheet paper to the loading position. Then press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. 2-18 Paper Handling - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 56
Between Continuous and Single Sheets Switching back to continuous paper It is also easy to switch back to printing with continuous paper. 1. Make sure the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off line. 2. Slide the edge guides together so they meet at the center of the paper's width. Paper - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 57
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Lower the paper guide onto the back of the printer, 4. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 2-20 Paper Handling - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 58
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to the loading position. 6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. Paper Handling 2-21 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 59
and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. Before various thicknesses of paper, your printer is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be set to seven positions. These positions are identified by - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 60
Printing on Special Paper To change the paper thickness setting, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover. WARNING: If the printer has just been in use, the print head may be hot. Allow it cool before touching it. 2. Select the paper thickness you - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 61
or continuous) 2 Thin paper 2 24 lb paper (single sheets) Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3-sheet I 3 2 3 Labels Envelopes Air mail Plain Bond (20 lb.) Bond (24 lb.) I 4 4 or 5 6 6 7 3. Attach the printer cover. I!!!3 WARNINGS: l Always return the lever to position 2 when you go back to - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 62
Printing on Special Paper Multi-part forms With the built-in tractor unit, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms that have up to three parts (including the original). Make sure you - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 63
Therefore, do not use the LOAD/EJECT button to eject labels. Also, never use the short tear-off function with labels (be sure to set DIP switch 1-4 to ON). If a label does become stuck in the printer, contact your dealer. Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, always use - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 64
position of the paper thickness lever according to the table on page 2-25. For details on paper handling, see Using Single Sheets on page 2-2. When manually feeding an envelope, you may have to push it down slightly while pressing the LOAD/EJECT button to get it to feed properly. the next - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 65
Printing on Special Paper 8.5 mm (0.33") or more 22 mm (0.87") or more CAUTION: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. To make sure that the printing fits within the printable area, always print a test sample using a normal single sheet of paper before printing on envelopes. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 66
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3 - 2 Buttons 3-3 SelecType 3-4 Other control panel features 3-5 Setting the DIP Switches 3 - 6 Changing a DIP switch setting 3 - 6 The DIP switch tables 3 - 7 The DIP switch functions 3-8 Page Length 3-9 Skip Over - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 67
. The buttons and paper handling functions let you control many of the printer settings. The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. Lights POWER READY - ZEE" - ON LINE OFF LINE POWER (green) On when the power switch is on and power is supplied. READY (green) On when the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 68
, press this button to eject a single sheet of paper or to advance continuous paper to the top of the next page. LINE FEED When the printer is off line, press this button to advance the paper one line, or hold it down to advance the paper continuously. LOAD/EJECT This button - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 69
Panel SelecType You can select the built-in character fonts using the SelecType feature on your control panel when the printer is on line. 0 POWER 0 READY 0 E;ER 0 ON LINE OFF LINE L NLQ This button is used be selected when either of the NLQ fonts have been selected. 3-4 Using the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 70
printer. The self test printout lets you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer. You can start the printer's printer, you turn on the data dump mode. This feature allows advanced users to locate the source of communications problems between the computer and printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 71
on, reset, or initialized. DIP switch settings are shown in the DIP switch tables starting on page 3-7. Changing a DIP switch setting To change a DIP switch setting, first turn off the printer. Then use a pointed object, such as a pen, to change the DIP switch settings. A DIP switch is on when it is - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 72
/ Setting the DIP Switches The DIP switch tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 . The shaded areas show the default or factory settings. Using the Printer 3-7 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 73
between uppercase 0 and zero when printing documents such as program lists. Draft printing speed When DIP switch 1-5 is OFF, the printer can print up to 200 draft characters per second; when ON, the printer can print up to 150 characters per second. The high speed setting is effective only when - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 74
Page Length When the setting of DIP switch 2-1 is OFF, the page length is set to 11 inches (27.94 cm). When it is on, the page length is 12 inches (30. be using. Other page lengths can be set using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Using the Printer 3-9 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 75
Skip Over Perforation By changing the setting of DIP switch 2-3, you can set skip over perforation to ON the next page, as shown in the following illustration. DIP SW2-3 OFF (Skip over perforation OFF) l 23456769:;?@ 4B ;c=>?SABCDEFGHIJKI&lNOPQRSTUWKYZ[\]--' DIP SW2-3 ON (Skip - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 76
setting can be set to values other than one inch by using the ESC N command. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Using the Printer 3-11 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 77
to feed paper except in case of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. (If you need to use the platen knob, make sure that the power use micro-adjustment to change the loading position of single sheet paper, the printer does not remember this position after the power is turned off. When the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 78
Adjusting the Loading Position Using micro-adjustment 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheet or continuous paper is ready to be loaded. 2. the desired loading position, you can begin printing; the ON LINE light stops blinking automatically. Using the Printer 3-13 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 79
pauses for a moment before continuing. You can use this position as a reference point when adjusting the printer's loading position. When the paper reaches either the minimum or maximum top margin, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. SelecType is not available when the ON LINE light is - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 80
turned on (DIP switch 1-4 OFF) even when you are using single sheets. When you move the paper release lever to the single sheet position, short tear-off is disabled. WARNING: Never use the short tear-off feature with labels. Otherwise, labels may come off the backing and jam the printer. Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 81
to the top of the next page. To manually feed the paper to the top of the next page, press the ON LINE button to put the printer off line; then press the FORM FEED button. When you put the printer back on line, the printer automatically feeds the paper to the tear-off - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 82
position using the micro-adjustment feature. 1. Make sure the short tear-off feature is turned on so the printer feeds paper to the tear-off position after printing the document. The ON LINE light should begin blinking, -adjustment feature while the ON LINE light is blinking. Using the Printer 3-17 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 83
Using Short Tear-Off 2. Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed it backward. You can now tear off your document and resume printing. The printer remembers this new tear-off position, even when the printer is turned off. 3-18 Using the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 84
the SelecType feature. DIP switch settings are described earlier in this chapter. Software commands are described in Chapter 9. You can use the control panel to choose fonts and condensed printing. The number of beeps you hear indicates which features you are choosing. The printer must be on line - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 85
manual on how to select typestyles. Character fonts The printer has three fonts: draft, NLQ Roman, and NLQ Sans Serif. The draft font uses fewer dots DIP switch 1-5. See the section on setting the DIP switches in this chapter. To select the NLQ font, press the NLQ (FORM FEED) button when the printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 86
your excellent ad for miniature zebras in a recent back issue of Trader's Times. What is the price schedule for quantities over one gross? Using the Printer 3-21 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 87
or cancel condensed mode, press the CONDENSED (LOAD/EJECT) button when the printer is on line. When the condensed mode is selected, the beeper sounds condensed mode is canceled, the beeper sounds two times. The following printout compares normal 10 and 12 cpi with condensed 10 and 12 cpi. This is - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 88
in other languages. You can select one of eight international character sets by changing the DIP switch settings. Whenever the printer is turned on, reset or initialized, the character set selected by the DIP switches becomes the default character set. To select an international character set, set - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 89
Selecting an International Character Set In addition to the eight DIP-switch selectable character sets shown on the previous page, the five international character sets shown below 60 78 7C 7D 7E #t$@c*l-'c I 1 - #nBWBAU6s0Ati #$184iBAU6s0AQ #$A;t3&6' i A 6 13 #$&if4 i6tiiK66 3-24 Using the Printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 90
character table or the Epson Extended Graphics character table by setting DIP switch 1-3. The Epson Extended Graphics character table character graphics as they are displayed on the screen. Even if you select the Epson Extended Graphics table, you can still print normal text and italics. For italics, - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 91
To select a character table, set DIP switch 1-3 according to the table below. Character table 1 Italics Graphics DIP SW 1-3 1 OFF I 1 ON I CAUTION: To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the printer, change the DIP switch, and then turn the printer back on. Tables showing what - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 92
experienced users to identify the cause of communications problems between the printer and computer. In data dump mode, an exact printout of the codes reaching the printer is for printing in data dump mode. 2. If the printer is on, switch it off, then hold down the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons at - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 93
printed normally, but non-printable control codes (00 to 1F hex) are portrayed by dots. 4. To cancel the data dump mode, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then turn off the printer. By comparing the characters printed in the text field on the right side of the data dump - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 94
codes. Hex codes 1B 40 1B 52 00 1B 74 01 1B 36 12 1B 50 Command ESC @ ESC R 0 ESC t 1 ESC 6 DC2 ESC P Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics character Enable printable characters Cancel condensed mode Select 10 cpi Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 95
your own graphics 4-16 Individual graphics commands 4-19 The reassignment command 4-20 User-defined Characters 4-21 Designing your characters 4-21 Sending information to your printer 4-23 Printing user-defined characters 4-24 Copying ROM characters to RAM 4-25 Mixing print styles 4-26 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 96
instructions for your applications program or look up their specific commands in Chapter 9. Print quality and fonts The most apparent change you can make to print quality is to change fonts. Your printer , and NLQ Sans Serif characters so you can compare the different styles and densities. I-Ii g II - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 97
add greater variety to your documents, the printer has two types of character spacing, 10 and 12 cpi (characters per inch). Each is selected with a software command or a DIP switch (see the section on setting the DIP switches in Chapter 3). The printout below compares the two types. This is 10 cpi - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 98
Enhancing Your Printing Character size In addition to the basic cpi spacings, the printer offers two other modes that can change the size of your printing. These modes are double-wide and condensed. The double-wide mode doubles the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 99
margins correct if you change character widths. Special effects and emphasis The printer offers two ways of emphasizing text and also allows you to use underlining they are properly installed. Refer to your application program manual for details. Emphasized and double-strike printing Emphasized and - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 100
Enhancing Your Printing Italic printing You can print italics by sending a software command. You can use italics for special emphasis or as an alternative typeface. This is Roman printing. This is italicized Roman printing. Underlining The underline mode provides an automatic way of fully - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 101
Enhancing Your Printing Selecting typestyles with Master Select Your printer has a special ESCape code called Master Select that allows you to choose many possible combinations of eight different printing modes: 0 10 cpi 0 12 cpi l condensed l - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 102
the value to the printer. ASCII :ESC ! n Decimal :27 33 49 Hexadecimal : 1B 21 31 The font must be set separately by using the ESC x and ESC k commands. The draft font printing speed must be set using DIP switch 1-5 (see the section on setting the DIP switches in Chapter 3). There are - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 103
by simply giving your software a few instructions. The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is to use a commercial graphics program. send the image to the printer. If you use commercial software that produces graphics, all you need to know about dot graphics is how to use the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 104
head To understand dot graphics you should first learn how your printer's print head works. The print head has nine pins arranged in a vertical column. As the print head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to fire. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 105
Graphics Pin labels To tell the printer which pins to fire in each column, you need a numbering system that separately number. 128 ii 16 : 2 1I To fire any one pin, you just send its number to the printer. To fire more than one pin at the same time, add up the numbers of the pins and send the total - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 106
the most commonly used options (see Chapter 9), your printer has one special command that allows you to use any of the seven graphics options. The format of the command is: CRT I Plotter (1:l) CRT II * Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. Horiz. density (dots/in.) 60 120 120 240 80 72 90 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 107
as graphics data, no matter what codes they are. This means that you must be sure to supply enough bytes of graphics data or the printer will stop and seem to be locked while waiting for more data. If, on the other hand, you supply too much graphics data, the excess - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 108
which produces the first pin pattern shown in the section on pin labels, and line 50 finishes the loop. Note: Some software programs after every 80 or 130 characters. This is usually no problem with text, but it can spoil your graphics. For manual for the proper format. 4-14 Software and Graphics - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 109
of graphics can be formed into a figure taller than eight dots. It uses programming techniques for producing textured or repetitive patterns. line spacing is changed to 8/72 of an inch. This is the height of the dot patterns used in the program (line 110). 3. The program goes through the graphics - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 110
is similar to the last example, but two columns are printed each time through the loop, making a total of 100. 5. Finally, the program resets the printer to its initial settings, including the normal line spacing (line 180). This is an important step that you should include in every program. Notice - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 111
can be placed on vertical lines, and they can overlap. After choosing the desired density, you design your figure by plotting dots on graph paper. The high-speed double-density design shown below illustrates the correct way to plot a figure. It should point you in the right - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 112
into two lines for this example, each seven dots high. By adding together the pin label numbers of the dots in each column, you can calculate the use loop constructions to send the same column pattern repeatedly to the printer. Instead, the program must individually read and send each column of - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 113
Graphics lOOWIDTH "LPT1:',255 llOLPRINTCHR$(27);'A";CHR$(7); 120 FOR ROW=lTO 2 130 LPRINT CHR$(27);"Y';CHR$(41);CHR$(O); 140 FORCOLUMN=lTO 41 150 READ N 160 LPRINTCHR$(N); 170 NEXT COLUMN 180 LPRINT 190 NEXT ROW 200 END 210 ~~~~64,32,80,8,68,2,64,0,6'+,0 220 DATA64,0,64,0,32,0,16 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 114
Z Function Single-density Double-density Double-density, high-speed Quadruple-density ESC * Format ESC * 0 ESC * 1 ESC * 2 ESC * 3 The reassignment command The LX-810 has a command that allows you to change the graphics option assigned to any of the four individual graphics options commands. The - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 115
defined characters are stored in the printer's Random Access Memory (RAM). Designing your characters User-defined characters are like dot graphics because you send the printer precise instructions on where you want each dot printed. In fact, planning a user-defined character is like planning a small - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 116
User-defined Characters Design grids To design a draft character you use a grid that has a heart-shaped character. Although there are nine pins in your printer's print head, note that you can use only eight of them in a single user-defined character. The heart design above uses the top eight pins, - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 117
User-defined Characters Sending information to your printer Once the character is plotted on the grid, you should be 0. The last part of the command (d1...dn) is the actual data that defines the dot patterns for each column of each character. Since a character can use up to eleven columns, you must - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 118
defined character set, and line 200 switches back to the normal character set. The actual character design information (contained in the DATA statement in line 230) is sent to the printer in the loop between lines 140 and 160. Printing user-defined characters If you entered the example program above - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 119
. ;:;;: oiiro ;;;y5 As you can see, both sets of characters (the original ROM characters that the printer normally uses and the user-defined character set) remain in the printer available for your use. The command to switch between the two sets is used in line 180 and 200. It is: ESC % n If n is - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 120
to the printer. before you define characters. If you use this command at the beginning of a program, then define your special characters and select the user-defined character set, you can print with the user-defined character set as your normal character set. You never need to switch back and - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 121
User-defined Characters Defining NLQ characters NLQ characters use many more dots than draft characters; therefore, the design grid and programs in this section are a little more complex than those you use to design draft characters. NLQ grid Because the NLQ characters can use as many as 18 dots - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 122
User-defined Characters Since NLQ characters can have up to 18 dots in a column, each vertical column must the data numbers for this column, just add together the values in each section of the column. If no dots are used in a section, the data number is zero. You must use three numbers, even zeros, - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 123
64 8 32 255 32 8 0 0 0 255 0 0 0 0 0 192 0 0 0 4 16 64 64 16 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NLQ definition program The following program for NLQ user-defined characters contains the data numbers for the arrow design shown above. Lines 230-250 contain the data numbers - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 124
User-defined Characters lOOLPRINTCHR$(27);"x";CHR$(l); 110 LPRINT CHR$(27);"&";CHR$(O);";;"; 120LPRINTCHR$(O);CHR$(12);CHR$(O); 13OFORI=lTO36 140 READ D l5O LPRINTCHR$(D); 160 NEXT I 170 LPRINT w;;;;;" 180 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 125
Sheet Feeder 5-2 Installing the cut sheet feeder 5-2 Paper handling 5-6 Testing the printer in cut sheet feeder mode 5-9 Operating the cut sheet feeder 5-12 Single sheet interfaces 5-37 Installing the interface board 5-38 #8143 New Serial Interface board 5-52 I Using the Printer Options 5-1 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 126
paper (22 lb paper) can be fed automatically into the printer without reloading. Installing the cut sheet feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the tabs and sliding the clear - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 127
Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Attach the cut sheet feeder cover to the front half of the printer cover. 4. Make sure that the paper release lever is pushed all the way to the rear. Using the Printer Options 5-3 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 128
5. Tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the feeder over the black pins inside the printer, just in front of the push tractor sprockets. Tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer. 6. Attach the cut sheet feeder cover. 5-4 Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 129
Cut Sheet Feeder 7. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2 to ON,. 8. Turn on the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-5 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 130
Cut Sheet Feeder Paper handling 1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is set and turn on the printer. 2. Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper supports retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. 5-6 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 131
with the arrow on the front panel. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. 4. Take a stack of paper and fan it should test it before regular use. Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, envelopes, or labels in the cut sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options 5-7 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 132
right paper guide until the paper is held firmly, but not so tightly that it causes the paper to buckle. Make sure the paper can move freely up and down. 6. Push the paper set levers back until they click into place and clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 5-8 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 133
first test page as shown in step 2. The number of lines counted by the printer becomes the default page length setting. This setting, however, can be overridden by below are for a self test in draft mode. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and paper is in the bin. Check that the cut sheet - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 134
Cut Sheet Feeder 2. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer. (For an NLQ mode test, press the FORM FEED button instead of the LINE FEED button.) A portion of the the original self test described in Chapter 1. This is the first line. This is line XX. 5-10 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 135
LINE button once more. 4. To end the self test, press the LOAD/EJECT button if necessary to eject any loaded sheets. Then turn off the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-11 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 136
loads automatically whenever a printable character or line feed command is sent to the printer. Note: If a sheet is not ejected properly when the cut sheet feeder is on, the beeper sounds repeatedly. Paper out condition When the printer is on line and receives print data from the computer, the first - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 137
manually from the control panel when the printer is in the cut sheet feeder mode, make sure that the printer is off line. LINE FEED When there is paper in the printer setting made by the DIP switch 2-2. The FF command causes the printer to eject the sheet in the printer without loading the next - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 138
Sheet Feeder Single sheet insertion Your cut sheet feeder also has a single sheet loading feature. This feature is especially useful because it allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper (for one sheet only) without replacing the stack of paper in your cut sheet feeder. 1. Press the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 139
Cut Sheet Feeder 2. Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paper guide, then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance. 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet. Using the Printer Options 5-15 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 140
sheet feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and remove the cut sheet feeder cover. If any paper remains in the bin, remove it. 2. Tilt the front part of the cut sheet feeder backward to release its notches from the pins in the printer and remove the cut sheet feeder - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 141
Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Separate the cut sheet feeder cover from the printer cover and attach the back half of the printer cover. 4. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Removal of the cut sheet feeder is now completed. Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder in its original box and packing - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 142
continuous multi-part forms and labels. For best results, use the pull tractor along with the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Installing the pull tractor 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Remove the paper tension unit - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 143
Pull Tractor 3. Fit the rear notches on the tractor unit over the rear mounting pins in the printer. Then, tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins. Push down on the front latches - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 144
Pull Tractor Paper handling 1. Make sure that the paper release lever is set forward to the continuous paper position, and then turn on the printer. 2. Position the left sprocket unit of the push tractor about l/4 of an inch from the left and lock it into place. Then load the continuous - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 145
one page so that you can fit the paper onto the pull tractor. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob to feed the paper while the printer is turned on. If you need to adjust the loading position, be sure to use the micro-adjustment feature described in Chapter 3. 4. Open the sprocket - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 146
Pull Tractor 5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper, then adjust the paper supports so that they are evenly spaced between the sprocket units. 6. Fit the holes in the paper over the tractor pins on the sprocket units and close the sprocket covers. 5-22 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 147
wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place. CAUTION: Make sure that the sprocket frames of the two tractor units are properly aligned. Using the Printer Options 5-23 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 148
Pull Tractor 9. Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the tabs and sliding the clear plastic half of the printer cover off. 10. Attach the tractor cover to the front half of the printer cover. 5-24 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 149
Pull Tractor 11. Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper's width. 12. Install the pull tractor cover as shown below and press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. While the pull tractor can be used in - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 150
Removing the pull tractor 1. Make sure to tear off the printed document, and remove the tractor cover and paper guide. Then turn on the printer. 2. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then, press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of the paper path - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 151
Pull Tractor 3. Remove the continuous paper from the push tractor unit. 4. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back until the front latches of the unit snap free from the front mounting pins. Using the Printer Options 5-27 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 152
Pull Tractor 5. Lift the tractor unit up and off. 6. Replace the paper tension unit cover as shown below. 5-28 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 153
Pull Tractor 7. Separate the tractor cover from the printer cover and attach the back half of the printer cover. 8. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Then, push the paper release lever to the rear. Using the Printer Options 5-29 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 154
applications requiring variable paper lengths. Installing the roll paper holder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide. 2. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below. The holes in the base should fit onto the two corresponding positioning - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 155
the single sheet position. CAUTION: During use, the roll paper holder is held in place by the weight of the printer. The positioning pegs only serve to keep the holder from slipping out of position. If you pick up the printer, be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder. Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 156
Roll Paper Holder Paper handling 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, and the paper release lever is set to the single sheet position. 2. Cut the loading edge of the roll paper straight across. 3. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 157
roll onto the roll paper holder. The roll should be oriented so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer. 5. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide and insert it into the printer path until you feel resistance. Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 158
to load the paper. 7. Install the paper guide and slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper's width. Then press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Note: When you finish printing, set the printer off line, press the LINE FEED button to - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 159
Paper Holder Removing the roll paper holder 1. Cut across the paper behind the point where it feeds into the printer. Then use the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the remaining paper. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Remove the paper roll and shaft from the roll paper holder. Using the Printer Options 5-35 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 160
Roll Paper Holder 4. Lift the printer up and separate the roll paper holder from the printer. Be sure to store the roll paper holder in its original box and packing materials. 5-36 Using the Printer Options - - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 161
-488 interfaces offer standardized connections, trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers and other devices on the same , contact your Epson dealer. Compatible interfaces The following is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Note that some - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 162
Interface Boards All Epson interfaces have the Epson name printed on them. If the board has an upper case to avoid damaging the printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover and paper guide. WARNING: Turn the printer off before unplugging the power cable from - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 163
and the power cord is unplugged. Also, try not to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity that may build up in your body. 3. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. ~ Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 164
using a pointed object. 5. To remove the upper case, first position the printer so that its front extends slightly over the edge of a table, allowing access to the openings on the front, underside of the printer. WARNING: Make sure that the printer is not so far forward that it is in danger falling - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 165
Interface Boards 6. Insert a screwdriver into the openings on the underside of the printer. Push the screwdriver up, press the handle of the screw driver toward the back of the printer to release the clips on the case. 7. Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat cable - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 166
Interface Boards 8. Carefully disconnect the flat control panel cable from the connector labeled CN3 on the main board. 9. Tilt the upper case backward and remove it from the printer. 5-42 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 167
Interface Boards 10. Remove the shield plate by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate. 11. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the screw labeled CG from the main board. Using the Printer Options 5-43 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 168
, which differ with respect to how the frame ground (FG) wire is attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer, but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Check to see which type of interface board you have. FG wire not - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 169
pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the three screws provided. Using the Printer Options 5-45 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 170
onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board. 4. If you have the #8148 or #8165 interface boards, set the interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual. If you have the #8143; see page 5-52. 5. Reattach the upper case as described in the section beginning on page 5-49. 5-46 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 171
Interface Boards FG wire attached 1. Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire board. Make sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. Using the Printer Options 5-47 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 172
Boards 3. Secure the board with the three screws provided. 4. If you have the #8148 or #8165 interface board, set the interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual. If you have the #8143, see page 5-52. 5. Reattach the upper case as described in the following section. 5-48 Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 173
to pinch the FG wire between the upper and lower cases. 2. Thread the control panel cable through the metal plate as shown below. Using the Printer Options 5-49 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 174
Interface Boards 3. Carefully insert the control panel cable into the connector labeled CN3 on the main board. 4. Close the upper case. Make sure you press down on the front of the case until it locks into place. 5-50 Using the Printer Options - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 175
Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Two interface cables must not be connected at the same time. 7. Reattach the printer cover and paper guide. Using the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 176
baud rates from 75 to 9600 BPS (Bits Per Second). When setting the baud rate, make sure you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers (in the #8143 interface manual). Handshaking timing When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 177
Chapter 6 Maintenance c Cleaning the Printer 6-2 e Replacing the Ribbon 6-4 Transporting the Printer 6-9 Maintenance 6-1 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 178
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year as follows: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide or, if it is installed, the cut sheet feeder. 2. Use a soft brush to carefully remove all dust and - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 179
the case. l Be careful not to get the printer mechanism or electronic components wet. l Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. l Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed. Maintenance - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 180
Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint to read. Use only the #8750 standard ribbon cartridge for your printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover. 2. Open the paper tension unit cover. 6-4 Maintenance - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 181
Replacing the Ribbon WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 4. Slide the print head to - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 182
, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the arrow. 6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-6 Maintenance - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 183
7. Use a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, to guide the ribbon into place between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob. Be careful not to puncture the ribbon. 8. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. Also make sure - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 184
Replacing the Ribbon 9. Close the paper tension unit cover. 10.Insert the hooks of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-8 Maintenance - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 185
it in the original box and packing materials according to the following instructions. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove any installed options, as well as the paper guide and printer cover. WARNING: Turn the printer off before unplugging the power cable from the AC outlet - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 186
Transporting the Printer 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 4. Reattach the printer cover. Then, replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-10 Maintenance - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 187
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions I 7-2 Power Supply 7-3 Printing 7-4 Paper Handling 7-14 Options 7-22 Troubleshooting 7-1 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 188
problem in the table below and refer to the appropriate page for the solution. Power supply l Power is not being supplied. Refer to 7-3 Printing l The printer does not print. l The print is faint or uneven. l Dots paper does not feed properly. l Switching between continuous paper and single sheets - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 189
the printer and contact your Epson dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Refer to 1-15. The problem may lie with the electrical outlet. Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly. Troubleshooting 7-3 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 190
Problem The printer does not print. Solution The ON LINE light is on but nothing is printed. The software may not be installed properly for your printer. Check the printer go off. Refer to 2-4. The printer may be out of paper. Load more paper into the printer. Refer to 2-2. 7-4 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 191
check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your Epson dealer. The print is faint or uneven. Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom as shown here. ABCD The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 192
contact your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. ABCD Dots are missing in random positions. ABCD There is either too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught on something. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Refer to - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 193
capable of sending control codes, specify the italic character table using ESC t 0. Refer to 9-31. You can also select the italic character table by changing a DIP switch setting. To do this, turn off the power, set DIP switch 1-3 to OFF, then turn on the power. Refer to 3-25. Troubleshooting 7-7 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 194
Printing Problem Printed characters are DIP switches 1-6, 1-7 and 1-8 to the correct positions for the character set you want. Refer to 3-23. The characters printed are smaller than expected. The condensed mode may be set. Set the printer code to the printer. Refer to 9-24. 7-8 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 195
Printing Problem The font selected by SelecType is not printed. Solution The software may not be properly installed for your printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings using ESC 0, ESC 1, ESC 2, ESC 3 or ESC A. Refer to 9-15, 9-16. Troubleshooting 7-9 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 196
Printing Problem The printed position DIP switch 2-4 to ON so that the printer automatically adds a line feed code to each carriage return. Refer to 3-8. The text is printed with an extra blank line in between. Two line feed signals are being sent. Set DIP switch 2-4 to OFF. 7-10 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 197
may be set incorrectly. Change the page length setting with DIP switch 2-1. Refer to 3-9. If your program allows you to send control codes to the printer, specify page size by sending ESC C or ESC C 0. If this does not resolve the problem, check the page length set by your application software and - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 198
Printing Problem The printed off skip over perforation by setting DIP switch 2-3 to OFF. Refer to 3-10. Vertical printed lines do not align. The printer may be set for bidirectional printing ESC < to the printer. Refer to 9-9, 9-10. Unidirectional printing is somewhat slower. 7-12 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 199
3. If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. Troubleshooting 7-13 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 200
the paper release lever back to the single sheet position. Refer to 2-2. The left and right edge guides may be too close together, preventing the paper from feeding smoothly. Adjust the position of the edge guides so that the paper can move up and down freely. Refer to 2-4. 7-14 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 201
Problem DIP switch 2-2 is on). When the cut sheet feeder is not in use, DIP switch 2-2 should always be off. Refer to 3-7. The edge guides may be too far apart. Adjust the edge guides used with this printer's single-sheet feeding system. Refer to 2-25, 8-4. The paper guide may not Troubleshooting 7-15 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 202
jams. The paper supply may be obstructed by a cable or some other object. Make sure that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Refer to 2-7. Your supply of continuous paper may be too far from the printer. Position your paper supply within 3 feet (1 meter) of the printer. 7-16 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 203
Problem Paper Handling Solution The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Refer to 2-7. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 204
the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip. The page length for one page of continuous paper may be set incorrectly. Set DIP switch 2-1 or use control codes ESC C or ESC C 0 to set the page length correctly. 7-18 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 205
Problem , set DIP switch 1-4 to ON. Refer to 3-15. The short tear-off function is selected (DIP switch 1-4 to power after changing the DIP switch setting. To make new DIP switch settings effective, turn the not be sending a form feed command to the printer. At the end of your program or the page - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 206
backward, so always use the FORM FEED button to eject labels. Refer to 2-26. Switching between continuous paper and single sheets cannot be performed properly. When the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed to load a single sheet from the paper guide, the platen rotates in reverse, the single sheet does - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 207
paper position. Refer to 2-20. The paper release lever is correctly switched to the continuous paper position, but when the LOAD/EJECT button is guide, and make sure that the paper guide is in the lowered position. Refer to 2-20. When the paper release lever position is changed, the printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 208
, the platen does not rotate and the paper does not feed. The printer may be off line. Press the ON LINE button to put the printer on line. Refer to 3-3. The cut sheet feeder (CSF) mode may be off. Set DIP switch 2-2 to ON. If your program allows you to use control codes, use - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 209
Problem Options Solution The cut sheet feeder may . Refer to 5-8. The left and right paper guides may be too close together, preventing smooth paper feeding. Adjust the position of the paper guides so that the paper can move up and down feed.) Add more paper. Refer to 5-7. Troubleshooting 7-23 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 210
Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder (continued). Two creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper. The left and right paper guides may be too far apart. Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper. Refer to 5-8. There may be too is the proper size and quality. 7-24 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 211
Options Problem You tried to manually insert a single sheet, manual feeding, pull the paper set lever forward. The page length setting may be wrong. Run a self test in CSF mode. The printer will automatically measure the paper loaded and set the correct page length. Refer to 5-9. Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 212
supply so that it is no more than 3 feet (1 meter) from the printer. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is lowered over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at the center of the paper's width. Refer to 5-25 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 213
Options Problem Solution The DIP switch 2-1 or use control codes ESC C or ESC C 0 to set the correct page length. Refer to 3-10, or 9-13. The loading position of the paper may be too high or too low. Use the microadjustment feature to reset the loading position. Refer to 3-12. Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 214
Options Problem Solution Using the pull tractor with the push The short tear-off function cannot be used with the pull tractor, so be sure to set DIP switch 1-4 to ON. When the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed to eject the paper, the paper button to feed the paper forward. 7-28 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 215
Problem Using the roll paper holder, paper does not feed properly. Solution When the LOAD/EJECT button is pressed, the platen does not rotate and paper does not feed. You may be trying to feed paper while the printer corresponding pegs at the bottom of the printer. Refer to 5-30. The shaft with - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 216
Problem Using the roll paper holder (continued). Solution The position of the roll paper may be wrong. The roll should be oriented so that paper feeds from the bottom. Refer to 5-33. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. Make sure that the paper guide . Refer to 8-5. 7-30 Troubleshooting - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 217
the cable matches the specifications of the interface. The DIP switches or jumpers on the interface board may not be set correctly. Refer to the interface manual for the correct settings. The computer and interface settings may not match. Match the settings for each condition. Troubleshooting 7-31 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 218
Chapter 8 Technical Specification Printer Specifications 8-2 Printing 8-2 Paper 8-3 Mechanical 8-7 Electrical 8-7 Environment 8-8 Interface Specifications 8 - 9 Pin assignments for the parallel interface 8-9 Interface timing 8-11 Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions 8- - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 219
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Normal draft NLQ Character per inch 1O 10 12 10 12 Character/second/line 200 150 180 25 30 Printing direction - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 220
Input buffer: Character fonts: Printer Specifications 4K byte Font Epson High-speed draft Epson Draft Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif Available ) Epson Extended Graphics character set Paper Paper width and length: Paper Single sheet Continuous paper Roll paper Envelope Labels Width - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 221
Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheet 3 mm (0.12 ,,) or more 8.5 mm (0.33") or more 3 mm (0. 12") 'or more 13.5 mm (0.53") or more Continuous paper 9 mm (0. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 222
Printer Specifications Roll paper 50 mm (1.97") or more 3 mm (0.12') -3 mm (0.12") or more or more 60 mm (2.36") or more Envelope I L- 3 m m temperature. l Keep the longer side of the envelope horizontally at setting. l Align the left edge of the envelope to the guide mark of the paper - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 223
Printer Specifications Paper weight: Single sheet: Continuous paper: Multi-part forms: Roll (0.0098"). l 24 lb paper printing is only available at normal temperature. l Label with a pressure sensitive paper jointed by dotted or pasting and its total thickness is less than or equal to 0.3 mm (0. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 224
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/ - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 225
Printer Specifications Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): 120 V model can withstand 1.00 kV rms applied for one minute. 220/240 V model can withstand 1.25 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 226
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. For specifications on optional interfaces, refer to their manuals. Pin assignments for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 227
Interface Specifications 8-10 Technical Specification - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 228
and to complete the connection on the return side. These cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer. l All interface conditions are based on TTL level. Both the rise and the fall times of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds. l Data transfer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 229
receipt of the data on/off control characters, DC1 or DC3. * While printing is disabled, character data is being received and acknowledged so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing. 8-12 Technical Specification - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 230
Specifications Single-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Dimensions and weight: Bin capacity: Stacker capacity: MCBF: 444 mm (W) x 434 mm (D) x 423 mm (H) (mounted on the printer) Approx. 1.1 kg Single sheet: Up to 100 sheets of 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper Up to 150 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 231
Option Specifications Paper: Storage condition of paper: Printable area: Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: Temperature: Humidity: 182 to 216 mm (7.17 to 8.50") 257 to 364 mm (10.12 to 14.30") 0.07 to 0.14 mm (0.0028 to 0.0055") 64 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (17 lb to 24 lb) +18°C to +22°C 40% to 60% 8.5 mm - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 232
Hardware initialization Software initialization . The power is turned on. . The printer receives an INIT signal at the paral- lel interface (pin 31 goes The current SelecType setting The current SelecType setting The current DIP switch setting Left justification Cancelled ESCK=ESC*O,ESCL=ESC*1, ESC - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 233
Initialization Also, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by an INIT signal. Note: The user-defined character set is not cleared when the printer is initialized with the software command (ESC @). 8-16 Technical Specification - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 234
Chapter 9 Command Summary Using the Command Summary 9-2 Control key chart 9-4 Commands in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style Print size and character width Print enhancement Word - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 235
; the commands are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style size and character width Print enhancement Word processing Character sets User-defined characters Graphics Each command description has a format section - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 236
. See the Control key chart on page 9-4 for information on using The simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode the code format is: ASCII code: SI Decimal: 15 Hexadecimal: OF This code can be sent from a program - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 237
Using the Command Summary For example, in BASIC you can select the draft mode with either of these statements: LPRINT CHR$(27);"x";CHR$(0) LPRINT CHR$(27);"x";"0" Control key chart Some application programs use control key codes for decimal values O-27. The table below gives you the proper values. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 238
9-24 13 Deselect Printer 9-9 14 Cancel Double-wide Mode (one line 9-25 18 Cancel Line 9-12 7F Delete Character 9-12 0E Select Double-wide Mode (one line 9-25 0F Select Condensed Mode 9-24 19 Turn Cut Sheet Feeder Mode On/Off 9-11 21 Master Select 9-23 25 Select User-defined Set 9-33 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 239
39 Enable Paper Out Detection 9-10 3A Copy ROM to RAM 9-33 3C Select Unidirectional Mode (one line 9 - 9 3F Reassign Graphics Mode 9-36 40 Initialize Printer 9-8 41 Set n/72-inch Line Spacing 9-16 42 Set Vertical Tabs 9-17 43 Set Page Length in Lines 9-13 43 Set page length in Inches - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 240
Y ESC Z ESC cL ESC a ESC b ESC e ESC f ESC k ESC 1 ESC s ESC t ESC x Dec. 80 81 82 83 83 84 85 87 89 90 94 97 98 101 102 107 108 115 116 120 Hex. Description Page 50 Select 10 cpi 9-23 51 Set Right Margin 9-19 52 Select an International Character - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 241
line preceding the command. DC1 Format: Select Printer ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: DC1 17 11 Comments: Return the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). Does not select the printer if it has been switched to off line by pressing the ON - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 242
Commands Arranged by Topic DC3 Format: Deselect Printer ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: DC3 19 13 Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printer code (DC1) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON LINE button. ESC s Format: Turn Half-speed Mode On - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 243
8 Format: Disable Paper Out Detection ASCII code: ESC 8 Decimal: 27 56 Hexadecimal 1B 38 Comments: Disables paper out detection. When disabled, the printer does not stop printing even when it runs out of paper. ESC 9 Format: Enable Paper Out Detection ASCII code: ESC 9 Decimal: 27 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 244
is ignored if any value other than 0 or 4 is used for n. The ON/OFF status of cut sheet feeder mode can also be selected by DIP switch 2-2. BEL Format: ASCII code: BEL Decimal: 7 Hexadecimal: 07 Comments: Sounds the printer's beeper. Beeper Command Summary 9-11 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 245
: 13 Hexadecimal: 0D Comments: Prints the data in the buffer and returns the print position to the left margin. A line feed may be added if DIP switch 2-4 is ON or the AUTO FEED XT line on the parallel interface is held LOW. CAN Format: Cancel Line ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: CAN 24 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 246
current line spacing. The value of n must be from 1-127. The top of form position is set to the current line. Overrides the DIP switch page length setting. ESC C 0 Format: Set Page Length in inches ASCII code: ESC C 0 n Decimal: 27 67 0 n Hexadecimal: 1B 43 00 n Comments: Sets the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 247
the next page. For example, with the standard settings for line spacing (1/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 cause the LX-810 to print 60 lines and then skip 6. DIP switch 2-3 performs the same function. This setting is cancelled by ESC 0 and also by ESC C or ESC C 0. The value of n must - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 248
Commands Arranged by Topic LF Format: Line Feed ASCII code: LF Decimal: 10 Hexadecimal: 0A Comments: When this commands is received, the data in the print buffer is printed and the paper advances one line in the current line spacing. ESC 0 Format: Select l/B-inch Line Spacing ASCII code: - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 249
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 2 Format: Select 1/6-inch Line Spacing ASCII code: ESC 2 Decimal: 27 50 Hexadecimal: 1B 32 Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/6 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The "2" is the character two and not ASCII code 2. This is the default at power on - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 250
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC I Format: Perform n/216-inch Line Feed ASCII code: ESC J n Decimal: 27 74 n Hexadecimal: 1B 4A n Comments: Advances the paper n/216 of an inch. The value of n must be from 0-255. this command produces an immediate line feed but does not affect subsequent - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 251
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC b Format: Set Vertical Tabs in Channels ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC b c n1 n2 . . . . . 0 27 98 c n1 n2 . . . . . 0 1B 62 c n1 n2 . . . . . 00 Comments: Functions the same as ESC B, except that the variable c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 252
Commands Arranged by Topic Horizontal motion ESC 1 Format: Set Left Margin ASCII code: ESC 1 n Decimal: 27 108 n Hexadecimal: 1B 6C n Comments: Sets the left margin to n columns in the current pitch. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 253
Commands Arranged by Topic BS Format: Backspace ASCII code: BS Decimal: 8 Hexadecimal: 08 Comments: Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one space to the left. Backspacing can be performed up to, but not beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is also - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 254
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC f Format: Horizontal/Vertical Skip ASCII code: ESC f n S Decimal: 27 102 n S Hexadecimal: 1B 66 n S Comments: Prints spaces or line feeds without carriage returns. When n is 0, s spaces will be inserted up to a maximum of 127. If n is set to 1, s line - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 255
Commands Arranged by Topic Overall printing style ESC x Select NLQ or Draft ASCII code: ESC X n Decimal: 27 120 n Hexadecimal: 1B 78 n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects the draft mode. 1: Selects the Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode. ESC k Select NLQ Font - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 256
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ! Format: Master Select ASCII code: ESC ! n Decimal: 27 33 n Hexadecimal: 1B 21 n Comments: Select any valid combination of the following modes: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, condensed, emphasized, double-strike, double-wide, italic, and underlined. For details on how - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 257
Commands Arranged by Topic SI Format: Select Condensed Mode ASCII code: SI Decimal: 15 Hexadecimal: 0F Comments: Prints characters at about 60 percent of their normal width. For example, the condensed 10 cpi mode has 17 characters per inch. NLQ mode cannot be condensed, and NLQ will - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 258
Commands Arranged by Topic so Format: Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ASCII code: SO Decimal: 14 Hexadecimal: 0E Comments: Double-wide mode doubles the width of all characters. This mode is cancelled by a carriage return or DC4. ESC SO Format: Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ASCII - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 259
Format: Select Emphasized Mode ASCII code: ESC E Decimal: 27 69 Hexadecimal: 1B 45 Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each dot twice, with the second dot slightly to the right of the first. ESC F Format: Cancel Emphasized Mode ASCII code: ESC F Decimal: 27 70 Hexadecimal: 1B - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 260
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC G Format: Select Double-strike Mode ASCII code: ESC G Decimal: 27 71 Hexadecimal: 1B 47 Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each line twice, with the second printing slightly below the first. In high-speed draft and NLQ, the mode is not available, but is - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 261
Decimal: 27 52 Hexadecimal: 1B 34 Comments: Causes characters from the italic character set to be printed. This command is valid even if the Epson Extended Graphics character set has been selected by ESC t or the DIP switch 1-3, but character graphics cannot be italicized. 9-28 Command Summary - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 262
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 5 Format: ASCII code: ESC 5 Decimal: 27 53 Hexadecimal: 1B 35 Cancel Italic Mode Comments: Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4 or ESC !. ESC Format: Turn Underlining Mode On/Off ASCII code: ESC - n Decimal: 27 45 n Hexadecimal: 1B 2D n Comments - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 263
Commands Arranged by Topic Word processing ESC a Format: ASCII code: ESC a n Decimal: 27 97 n Hexadecimal: 1B 61 n Comments: The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects left justification. 1: Selects centering. 2: Selects right justification. 3: Selects full justification. NLQ - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 264
. Italic printing can still be selected by ESC 4. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects italics. 1: Selects Epson Extended Graphics. Duplicates the function of DIP switch 1-3. Note that the value of n must equal 00 hex or 01 hex. ESC R Format: Select an International Character Set - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 265
Hexadecimal: 1B 37 Comments: This code caused codes 128 through 159 to be treated as control codes. This is the default. User-defined characters ESC & Format: Define User-defined Characters (draft mode) ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC & 0 n1 n2 a1 d1 d2 . . . . . dn 27 38 0 n1 n2 a1 d1 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 266
ESC & Format: Define User-defined Characters (NLQ mode) ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: ESC & 0 n1 n2 a0 a1 a2 depending on the value specified for n. 0 = Roman 1= Sam Serif ESC % Format: Select User-defined Set ASCII code: ESC % n Decimal: 27 37 n Hexadecimal: 1B 25 n Comments: - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 267
Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. Also see the table under ESC * for graphics modes. ESC K Format: Select Single-density Graphics Mode ASCII code: ESC K n1 n2 Decimal: 27 75 n1 n2 Hexadecimal: 1B 4B n1 n2 Comments: Turns on eight-pin single-density graphics mode. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 268
code: ESC Z n1 n2 Decimal: 27 90 n1 n2 Hexadecimal: 1B 5A n1 n2 Comments: Turns on eight-pin quadruple-density graphics mode (24 dots per inch). The total number of columns = n1 + (n2 X 256). ESC * Format: Select Graphics Mode ASCII code: ESC * m n1 n2 Decimal: 27 42 m n1 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 269
ESC ? Format: Reassign Graphics Mode ASCII code: ESC ? S n Decimal: 27 63 S n Hexadecimal: 1B 3F S n Comments: Changes one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, or Z), which is reassigned to a mode n (0-6). ESC A Format: Select 9-Pin Graphics Mode ASCII - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 270
Appendix Character Tables A-2 Italic character table A-2 Epson Extended Graphics character table A-3 Appendix A-l - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 271
Hex. NO. o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F -. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 272
Character Tables Epson Extended Graphics character table Appendix A-3 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 273
Character Tables Note: Characters in the shaded areas can not be printed unless the ESC 6 command is sent to the printer. Until then, the shaded area contains the same control codes found in the range of 0 to 31 and 127. A-4 Appendix - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 274
Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is enabled using a DIP switch, the printer automatically feeds the paper one line after receiving a carriage return (CR) code. baud rate A measure of the speed of data - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 275
you with the characters used in a particular language. character table A portion of the printer's standard ASCII character set that can be used for either graphic symbols or italic characters. See also Epson Extended Graphics character table and italic. characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 276
(0-21 hex) are depicted by dots in the ASCII portion of the printout. decimal See number systems. default A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. DIP switches Small switches in the printer that control various printer functions and set the default - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 277
original dots. Epson Extended Graphics character table The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas. ESC (escape) code A special control code used to begin most printer - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 278
lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications software for personal computers. font A font is a style of type designated by a family name. form In printer terminology, a form normally refers to a page - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 279
rate. This way of printing frees the computer to do other work while the printer is still working. The printer memory is sometimes called the buffer print qualities available on your printer. Near letter quality reduces the print speed and increases the number of dots per character to produce high - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 280
between 0 and 255 can be expressed by an eight-bit decimal number. on line When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the computer connected to it. paper-out sensor A small switch behind the platen that sends a signal when it is not in contact with paper, causing the - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 281
command. Unlike initializing the printer, however, a reset does not clear the user-defined character set from the input data buffer. self test A method of checking the operation of the printer. When the self test is run, the printer prints out its current DIP switch settings and the characters that - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 282
printing program lists, etc. standby position The position of continuous paper after you manually load it onto the first few pins of the tractor sprockets or after tractor The part of the printer that feeds continuous paper through the printer by gripping holes along the paper's edge. Glossary GL-9 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 283
. unidirectional printing Printing in one direction only. Allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing graphics. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters. GL-10 Glossary - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 284
software command, 9-23 Character tables, 3-25-26, A-2-3 setting with DIP switch, 3-7, 3-26 setting with software commands, 9-31 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-4-6 Choosing from a menu, 1-29-30 Cleaning the printer, 6-2-3 Commands, arranged by topic, 9-8-36 description of command format, 9-24 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 285
mode, 3-7, 5-5 page length, 5-9 self test, 5-9-11 setting with DIP switch, 3-7, 5-5 setting with software command, 9-11 specifications, 8-13-14 Double-strike printing, 4-5, 9-27 Double-wide printing, 4-4, 9-25-26 Download. See User-defined characters DRAFT button, 3-4, 3-19-20 Draft font, 1-17 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 286
4-9-20 command, 9-34-36 Graphics character table. See Epson Extended Graphics character table Guide mark, 1-18, 2-3 H Hexadecimal (hex) dump. See table, A-2 setting with DIP switch, 3-7, 3-25-26 setting with software command, 9-31 Italic printing, 4-6 J Justification, 9-30 L Labels, 2-26, 8-3, 8-5 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 287
12-14 Paper guide, Moving the printer, 6-9-10 installing, 3-19 -21 envelopes, 2-27 -28 NLQ SANS SERIF, 3-4, 3-19 -21 labels, 2-26 Normal draft, 1-21, 3-8, multi-part forms, 2-25 3-20-21 Position for paper supply, 1-6, setting with DIP switch, 3-7 2-7 setting with software Power cable, - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 288
, 8-2 -8 testing, 1-15 -25 transporting, 6-9 -10 troubleshooting, 7-2 -31 unpacking, 1-2 -3 Printer cover, 1-9, 1-14, 5-2, 5-17 Printer stand, 1-6 Problems and solutions. See Troubleshooting Pull tractor, 5-18-29 Push tractor, 2-7-14 R READY light, 3-2 Ribbon, installing, 1-8 -12 life, 8-7 replacing - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 289
Transporting the printer, 6-9 -10 Troubleshooting, 7-2 -31 Typestyles, character fonts, 3-20 -21, 4-2 -3 character spacing, 4-3 selecting with Master Select, 4-7 -8 special effects and emphasis, 4-5 -6 U Underlining, 4-6, 9-29 Unidirectional printing, 8-2, 9-9 -10 Unpacking, 1-2 -3 User-defined - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 290
L EXPS- O8N1®0 Quick Reference - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 291
Operation ASCII ESC @ DC1 DC3 ESC s L ESC < ESC U ESC 8 ESC 9 ESC EM BEL Dec. Hex. Description 64 40 Initialize Printer 17 11 Select Printer 19 13 Deselect Printer 115 73 Turn Half-weed Mode On/Off 60 3C Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 292
Horizontal Motion Overall Printing Style ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Pg ESC x 120 70 Select Near Letter Quality or Draft 9-22 ESC k 107 60 Select NLQ Font 9-22 ESC ! 33 21 Master Select 9-23 Print size and Character Width Print Enhancement Word Processing ASCII [ Dec. 1 Hex. - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 293
Character Tables ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Pg ESC t 116 74 Select Character Tables 9-31 ESC R 62 52 Selects an International Character Set 9-31 ESC 6 54 36 Enable Printable Characters 9-32 ESC 7 55 37 Enable Upper Control Codes 9-32 User-defined Charactera - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 294
DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 295
paper guide printer ---.. control panel paper tension unit cover - Epson LX-810 | User Manual - Page 296
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User’s Manual
F
EPSON
®
Y46399102000