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this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 2
ejected or a paper jam has occurred. Pause light q On when the printer is Tear Off/Bin button q Advances continuous paper to the tear-off *Micro Adjust mode When you hold down the Pause button for three seconds, the printer enters the micro adjust mode. In this mode, you can press the LF/FFD - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 3
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 4
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Ribbon Cartridge 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Print Head Caution Symbol 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 12 For United Kingdom Users 12 Use of options 12 Safety information 13 How To Use Your Manuals 14 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 7
Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-4 Using the Rear Push Tractor 2-6 Loading paper onto the rear push tractor 2-6 Removing a printed document from the rear push tractor 2-10 Using the Front Push Tractor 2-12 Loading - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 8
15 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-18 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . 4-18 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 4-20 Printer driver settings overview 4-21 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility 4-23 Installing EPSON Remote 4-23 Accessing - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 9
the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-5 Using the Printer Status window 6-11 Making Monitoring Preference Settings 6-12 Turning on background monitoring 6-13 Background monitoring icon 6-14 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 10
A-16 Installing an Interface Card A-17 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 Transporting the Printer B-3 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-4 Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 11
D-2 For North American Users D-2 Electronic support services D-2 Automated telephone services D-3 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 12
-speed printing of up to 569 characters per second at 12 characters per inch t equipped with built-in parallel and serial interface board Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft® Windows® 95 or 98 that lets you check the status of your - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 13
rear or front push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer's tear-off edge when you finish printing. Then you can easily tear off printed sheets and save paper a different tractor. For more information, see Chapter 2. 2 Getting to Know Your Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 14
so that you can make precise adjustments to the top-of-form and tear-off positions. For more information, see Chapter 2. Available Paper Paths Your printer provides a variety of paper paths for printing on continuous and single-sheet paper. As described below, paper can be fed into the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 15
2 for tractor installation and paper loading instructions. Using a push tractor If you use a push tractor. This allows you to use the printer's tearoff edge to easily tear off printed sheets of load single sheets of paper from the paper guide without removing the continuous paper from the tractor - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 16
paper jam prevention, and allows you to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature with the pull tractor. Note: If you plan to and install it in the pull position. See Chapter 2 for instructions. Getting to Know Your Printer 5 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 17
on thick paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels. Note: When loading paper in the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer stand with an opening large enough for the paper to feed through it without obstruction. You can also load continuous paper from the rear pull - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 18
pull tractor. If you load continuous paper with labels onto the rear push/pull tractor, the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To use the front push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to purchase the optional pull tractor (C80033T) and install - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 19
can load single sheets from the top or the front of the printer. You can load ordinary single sheets from either position, even slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions. Loading paper in the top slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 20
slot. Note: Always use the front paper slot to load glue-fastened single-sheet multipart forms bound at the side of the form. Options Your printer comes with everything necessary to print on continuous paper and single sheets using a variety of paper paths. By adding options, such as a cut-sheet - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 21
replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. To replace a used ribbon cartridge, follow the instructions in "Installing or - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 22
, and clean it with a damp cloth only. t Do not spill liquid on the printer. t Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. t Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 23
energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 24
the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Getting to Know Your Printer 13 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 25
How To Use Your Manuals This User's Guide provides detailed information on setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 26
the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide Base 1-12 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-17 Installing the printer software in Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.01-18 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 27
Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software disk, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide base power cord ribbon cartridge screwdriver Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 28
before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials. A screwdriver has been provided for removing the transportation screw. Save all packing and protective materials, including the transportation screw and the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 29
it away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive moisture or dust. t Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations. t Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'imprimante près d'une prise de contact - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 30
(See the next section.) If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: t Use a stand that supports at least 22 kg (48.5 lb). t Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. t Position your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 31
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015091). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by warranties. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 32
3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off. 1 4. Make sure that the paper tension unit) by hand. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. Setting Up the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 33
from the metal pins behind the print head. Properly dispose of the used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Then remove the separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 34
front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 35
9. Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (x) and insert it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head (y). Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head. Then press down the guide until it clicks into place. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 36
11. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into 1 the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. Push it down until it clicks. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 37
the bottom over the pegs located behind the paper tension unit, then tilt the guide back until it stops. paper tension unit paper guide cover c Caution: Make sure to slide the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs located behind the paper tension unit on each side of the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 38
2. Close the paper guide cover. 1 Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown below. Setting Up the Printer 1-13 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 39
parallel interface, an EIA-232D serial interface and Type B optional interface. See page A-3 for more information. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces described on page A-3. Follow the steps below to connect the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 40
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer's interface connector as shown. 1 Parallel interface Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface connector. . parallel interface connector Squeeze the wire clips together until - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 41
Serial interface Plug the cable connector securely into the serial interface connector. serial interface connector Tighten the screws on the both sides of the connector. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 42
need to install the software included on the EPSON printer software CDROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: t Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs, or "drives," your printer. With it, you can make printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 43
EPSETUP program. In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. t If you are using the diskette version of the EPSON software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation. 1. Make - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 44
your computer. For information on opening and using the software, see "Using the Printer Software" in Chapter 4. After you install the printer driver for Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0, you can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. See Chapter 6 for information on installing and using the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 45
CD-ROM, type EPSETUP instead of SETUP. In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. The installation program begins copying the printer software files. 5. When the installation is complete, click OK to exit the installation - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 46
870 FX-850 FX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 If none of these printers is listed, choose the first one available from the following: FX LX RX MX EPSON printer Standard printer Draft Printer ASCII printer Note: If your application does not list a suitable alternative, contact the software manufacturer to see - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 47
1-22 Setting Up the Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 48
Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever 2-2 2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-4 Using the Rear Push Tractor 2-6 Loading paper onto the rear push tractor 2-6 Removing a printed document from the rear push tractor . 2-10 Using the Front Push Tractor 2-12 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 49
Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load continuous paper in the printer from several paper sources, including the rear push tractor or the front push tractor. Use the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 50
when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Note: You - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 51
Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can select one of nine positions identified by the scale next to the lever. paper thickness lever - - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 52
* See Appendix C for complete paper specifications. ** It is recommended that multi-part forms be used in the front push or pull position. *** Continuous paper with labels cannot be used with the rear push tractor. To use them, install the optional tractor unit in the front push or pull - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 53
the rear push tractor, see "Available Paper Paths" on page 3. Note: The tractors are installed in the front push and rear push positions when the printer is shipped. The rear push tractor cannot be removed. Loading paper onto the rear push tractor If a tractor is installed in the pull position, you - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 54
cover and remove the paper guide base by holding the both edges and lifting it up. 2 3. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. Printing on Continuous Paper 2-7 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 55
lock it in place. front of the printer Note: See "Paper alignment" and "Printable area" in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 6. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 56
as described on page 1-12. After installing the paper guide, grab the center section of the paper guide, lift it up and lay it flat. 10. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide base. Then close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the cover is open. Printing on - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 57
You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 12. After you finish printing, follow the steps - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 58
43. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. 3. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing. To feed - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 59
front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. Check that the tractor is installed in the front push - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 60
3. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. 2 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward. Printing on Continuous - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 61
the left sprocket to the left margin of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then pull the lever forward to lock it paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. 2-14 Printing on Continuous Paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 62
the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 9. Attach the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots as shown below. Then close the front paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 63
. Make sure that the printer cover and the paper guide cover are closed. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 11. Turn on the printer. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 64
2 Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Removing a printed document from the front push Off/Bin button. 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 65
. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. 3. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing. To remove - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 66
tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. 2 5. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots until it locks in place. Then close the front paper guide. Reinstalling the tractor in the front push position If a tractor is installed in - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 67
pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. tab 3. Insert the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. You are now ready - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 68
pull tractor. c Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of continuous paper, you can use two tractors in - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 69
2. Push up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. 3. Lower the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 70
tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also check that the tractor is installed in the pull position. 2. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Lift the center section of the paper guide up and lay it flat. 3. Set the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 71
Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide as a guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown above. 2-24 Printing on Continuous Paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 72
up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide. Then load paper printable side up. Load paper in the bottom slot printable side up (forward). Before you - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 73
. If you use the rear slot, replace the paper guide base and make sure the edge guides are together in the middle of the paper guide base and lift the center section of the paper guide base up and lay it flat. 13. Turn on the printer. 14. Remove any slack in the paper and - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 74
the paper; otherwise print quality may be reduced. 15. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 16. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 75
17. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Removing the paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 76
2-21. Note: The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed. To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. Remove the printer cover and paper guide base. 2. Make sure one tractor is in the front or rear push position and one tractor is in the pull position as described earlier - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 77
the paper or to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. t Always remove any 10. Attach the paper guide base. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Lift the center section of the paper guide up and lay it flat - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 78
cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 2 12. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the current position without - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 79
tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. 4. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front push position as described on page 2-12. 5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer's mounting pegs. Then press down both ends of the unit - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 80
6. Replace the paper guide base and the printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. Loading Multi-Part Forms 2 You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to seven parts (six copies in addition to the original). Make - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 81
on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 82
the rear slot is curved; labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 2 t Never use the tear-off feature (by labels backward; they may come off their backing sheet and jam the printer. t Because labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 83
supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily come off the backing sheet and cause a paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 84
steps: Note: t If continuous paper with labels is loaded in the printer, remove it before switching to single-sheet printing. See "Removing continuous paper pull tractor" on page 2-28. 1. If any printed pages remain in the printer, press the Tear Off/ Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 85
in the paper path. 3. Load single sheets in the top or front paper guide as described in Chapter 3. Switching to printing on continuous paper To switch from Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper while the printer is on; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 86
of-form position setting you make with the micro adjust feature. If necessary, adjust the top-of-form position in your software. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. If necessary, load paper as described earlier in this chapter. If you load paper onto a push tractor, press the Load/Eject button - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 87
the page. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. plastic ribbon cover Note: t The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 88
even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 inches) below the perforation. If you mark a point 5.5 mm (0.22 inches) above the perforation, you get a 9.5 mm (0.37inches) margin on - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 89
so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents. As described below, you can use the tear-off feature in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by turning on the auto tear-off mode. If the perforation between pages is not aligned with - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 90
mode. For instructions, see "Changing default settings" on page 5-9. When auto tear-off is on, the printer automatically advances the Open the paper guide cover. 3. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light begins flashing and the printer enters the micro adjust - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 91
the Load/Eject U button to feed the paper forward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. tear-off edge Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 92
Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets 3-2 Available paper types and paper slots 3-2 Loading single-sheet multi-part forms 3-4 Loading envelopes 3-6 3 Loading postcards 3-7 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot 3-8 Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot 3- - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 93
paper types and paper slots As shown below, you can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide on top of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper may be - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 94
The table below shows the types of paper you can load in the top and front paper slots and the paper thickness lever setting for each paper type. For more information on the paper thickness lever, see "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 2-4. Paper type Ordinary single-sheet paper Multi-part - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 95
Loading single-sheet multi-part forms You can load single-sheet multi-part forms one at a time in the top or front paper slot as described in "Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot" on page 3-8 or "Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot" on page 3-11. Be sure to follow these guidelines: - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 96
front slot, top edge first and printable side up, as shown below. printable side up t Before printing, set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper. See the table on page 3-3, for details. t Be sure your multi-part forms do not exceed 0.46 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 97
slot, with the flap fold first and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down t Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 4 or 5 to match the thickness of the envelope. t Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 98
these guidelines: t When you are loading postcards long edge first, always load them in the top slot. t Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 3. Printing on Single Sheets 3-7 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 99
to 60% RH Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot To load paper in the top slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide base is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on page 1-12. 2. Open the paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 100
3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper's thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 3 4. Close the paper guide cover. Printing on Single Sheets 3-9 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 101
a sheet of paper, printable side down, between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: The printer cannot print when the printer cover is open. 7. Check the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4, and change them if - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 102
not, attach it as described on "Attaching the Paper Guide Base" on page 1-12. 2. Make sure the paper guide cover is closed. 3 3. If the front paper guide is closed, open it by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 103
for your paper's thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 5. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. Insert a sheet of paper, printable side up, between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: The - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 104
7. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it onto the paper guide on top of the printer. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 105
3-14 Printing on Single Sheets - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 106
menu 4-15 Printer driver settings overview 4-15 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x 4-18 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . 4-18 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel 4-20 Printer driver settings overview 4-21 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 107
. It allows you to monitor the status of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you with troubleshooting tips. To install and use the Status Monitor, see Chapter 6, "Using EPSON Status Monitor 2". To use the printer driver, see the appropriate page below, depending on your Windows - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 108
To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps on the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 109
Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 110
top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has three menus: Paper, Graphics, and Device Options. The printer driver settings on each of these menus are described below. To open the menus - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 111
and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. Select Portrait or Landscape. Click the paper source you want to use. 4-6 Using the Printer Software - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 112
to the left of the dithering options shows the effect of your selection. Move the slider to make your printout lighter or darker. Using the Printer Software 4-7 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 113
from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 114
To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps on the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 115
about the settings in this dialog box. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Options dialog box appears. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-11 for detailed information about the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 116
" on page 4-11 for detailed information. Printer driver settings overview The printer driver settings are described below. To access the printer driver settings, see the previous sections on accessing the printer driver. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 117
from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 118
To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps om the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 119
from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 120
at the top of the window. See the next section for detailed information about the printer driver settings. Printer driver settings overview Your printer driver has two menus: Page Setup and Advanced. The printer driver settings on each of these menus are described below. To open these menus, see - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 121
Page Setup menu t Paper Size t Paper Source t Orientation Advanced menu Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. Select Portrait or Landscape. 4-16 Using the Printer Software - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 122
from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 123
To access the printer driver from a Windows application, follow the steps on the next page. Note: The steps on the next page provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 124
, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The screen displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See "Printer driver settings overview" on page 4-21 for detailed information about these settings. Using the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 125
dialog box, which includes the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimizations printer driver settings. See page 4-21 for detailed information about these settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 126
each of these dialog boxes are described below. To open these dialog boxes, see the previous sections on accessing the printer driver. When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Document Properties dialog box t Form - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 127
from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Once you've checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 128
the printer's default settings from your computer's DOS prompt. Installing EPSON Remote! Follow the steps below to install EPSON Remote! 1. Insert the printer press Enter. Then follow the on-screen instructions to use this utility. You can also access EPSON Remote! by typing C:\PANEL at the DOS - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 129
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Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font 5-2 About Your Printer's Default Settings 5-3 Changing default settings 5-9 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel 5-1 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 131
make in your application programs usually override settings you make from the printer's control panel. For best results, use your application to select or pitch using the buttons on the control panel: 1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 132
functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer's control panel using the default-setting mode. The following table lists the default settings and the options you can select in the default - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 133
** Table2, Table1 * The options available vary depending on the country of purchase. **These settings take effect only when IBM 2380 Plus emulation is selected. 5-4 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer's Control Panel - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 134
is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you select On, the printer provides a one-inch 5 (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed push tractor, you need to move the perforation to the tear-off position manually by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button. See Chapter 2, "Advancing the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 135
time This setting takes effect only if an optional interface is installed and the auto interface mode is selected. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer receives data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is being sent through the other interface. You - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 136
Software When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/ P mode. When you select IBM 2380 Plus, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Character table You can select among 13 standard character tables as well as tables for 21 other countries. See Appendix C for character samples. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 137
of error detection) for serial data transfer if you are using the serial interface. Check your computer manual or application program for the correct parity setting. Your computer and printer should always be set to the same parity setting. IBM character table This setting is available only in - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 138
default settings Follow the steps on the next page to enter the default-setting mode and change the printer's default settings. Note: t To print the language selection and default-setting mode instructions, you need three sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper, or three pages of continuous - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 139
how the control panel lights help you make settings. Follow these instructions to change the default settings using the buttons on the printer's control panel. Note: The arrows on the instruction sheets indicate the printer's current settings. 5. When you finish making settings, press the Operate - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 140
Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-5 Checking Printer Status Information 6-5 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window 6-5 Using the Printer Status window 6-11 Making - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 141
use with Windows 95 or 98. It allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility when you install the printer driver, or you can install it at a different time as - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 142
you are using printer software floppy disks insert Disk 1 in a disk drive. Then double-click the drive icon. 2. If a dialog box appears, click Quit. 3. Click Start, and select Run. 4. Type D:\STM2\SETUP. 6 5. Click OK and then follow the instructions on the screen. Using EPSON Status Monitor - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 143
: If the dialog box below appears, and if your printer is connected directly to your computer, select Monitor local printers. If it is connected through a network, select Monitor Windows shared printers. Then click Next. After you install EPSON Status Monitor 2 and restart your computer, the Status - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 144
computer screen. You can also open this window from Start. Click Start, point to Programs and EPSON, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2. 6 Checking Printer Status Information This section summarizes the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window's main features and describes how to use the Status Monitor to get - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 145
The printer is ready to print, or is currently printing. The printer needs routine maintenance. A printer error has occurred and your printer cannot print. See Chapter 7 for troubleshooting information. There is a communication problem between the printer and the Status Monitor. 6-6 Using EPSON - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 146
t Select Paper Memory t Close Opens the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer's status. To use the Printer Status window, see page 6-11. Provides information about the jobs waiting to print. Not available. Closes the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Using - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 147
Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list. Displays only the printer names and icons in the Installed Printers list. Displays the printer name and icon, status, and number of jobs waiting to - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 148
and make background monitoring settings for the selected printer. For more information, see "Turning on background monitoring" on page 6-13. Allows you to select which printers you want to monitor by adding or deleting printers in the Installed Printers list. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 6-9 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 149
background monitoring icon Activates or deactivates the Status Monitor. (A printer-shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the taskbar when background monitoring is active. Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view Status Monitor's - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 150
window shown below to see detailed information on the status of a printer. To open the Printer Status window, double-click a printer in the Installed Printers list, or select a printer and then choose Printer Status from the Printer menu of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. You can also access the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 151
information. The appearance of the printer illustration changes to reflect the current printer status, described in the upper message box. If a printer error occurs, the lower message box displays troubleshooting tips. Printer Information menu If your printer is connected to your computer through - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 152
want to monitor. 1. Make sure the Status Monitor is active. (It is active if a printer- shaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) If the icon is not on the taskbar, access EPSON Status Monitor 2 from the Start menu as described on page 6-5. Then point to Background - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 153
and close the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. Background monitoring icon A printer-shaped background monitoring icon appears on the taskbar when the Status on page 6-13.) Double-clicking the background monitoring icon opens the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Right-clicking this icon opens a pop- - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 154
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-4 Power supply problems 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems 7-8 Wrong top-of-form position 7-9 Wrong tear-off position 7-10 Printing or printout - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 155
it. See Chapter 2 (continuous paper) or Chapter 3 (single sheets) for instructions on loading paper. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. ••• Paper is jammed in the printer. Clear the paper jam as described "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 7-16. 7-2 Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 156
turn on the printer again. If the error recurs, contact your dealer. n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series of beeps (five beeps) 7 Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not available. Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 157
a Self Test" on page 7-18 for instructions on printing a self test. To pinpoint communication problems, experienced users may want to use the printer's hex dump mode, described on "Printing a Hex Dump" on page 7-19. To clear a paper jam, see "Clearing Paper Jams" on page 7-16. 7-4 Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 158
off the printer, and make sure the power 7 electrical outlet or your cord is firmly plugged into the printer. electrical outlet and the printer, if necessary. Then press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The electrical outlet does not Use a different outlet. work. Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 159
paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load guide is positioned too far to the right for the printer to detect that it is there. Move the paper a little to the left. Single-sheet paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 3 for instructions sheets of paper. 7-6 Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 160
your paper is within the range specified for single-sheet paper in Appendix C. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The optional cut-sheet feeder does not feed your single-sheet paper properly. Cause What to do The cut-sheet feeder is not installed - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 161
Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous for more information. Continuous paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper on the tractor you want to use. The paper to the standby position. 7-8 Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 162
driver. The printer's page length settings for the front or rear tractor do not match the size of the continuous paper you are using. Check the page length settings for the front or rear tractor using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See Chapter 5, "About Your - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 163
in your application or printer driver. Check the page length settings for the front or rear tractor using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See"About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" in Chapter 4. 7-10 Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 164
A-3 and your computer's documentation. Your software is not properly set up for your printer. Select your printer from the Windows desktop or in your application. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in 7 Chapter 1. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 165
printer loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Remove any slack in -tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The printout thickness lever to a lower setting. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The printout has gaps. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 166
line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility so that the printer automatically adds a line feed code to each carriage return. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" in Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 7-13 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 167
setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Utility" your software, the default-setting mode, or the EPSON Remote! utility. The character table setting in your software overrides settings made - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 168
What to do Bidirectional printing, which Use the printer's bidirectional is the printer's standard adjustment mode to correct this 7 printing mode, is out of problem. See"Aligning Vertical Lines alignment. in Your Printout", later in this chapter. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-15 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 169
damage the printer or lose the top-of-form or tear-off position. 6. Replace the paper guide base if necessary, and replace the printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover. 7. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are off. 7-16 Troubleshooting - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 170
the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets. t If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 171
test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. See "Problems and Solutions" for possible causes and solutions to the problem. You can print a self test using either single sheets or continuous paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper, or Chapter 3 for - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 172
If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and your software program. In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as hexadecimal values. 7 You can print a hex dump using either - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 173
printer is turned off. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer printer. 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer can check the codes the printer is receiving. 4. To turn - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 174
Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options A Options A-2 Paper handling options A-2 Optional interface cards A-3 Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders A-4 Loading roll paper A-14 Removing roll paper A-16 Installing an Interface Card A-17 Enhancing Your Printer With Options A-1 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 175
interface cards available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in Appendix D. Paper . ,See "Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders" on page A-4 for instructions. Pull tractor (C80033V) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 176
and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all the interfaces in the table are available worldwide.) See "Installing an Interface Card" on page A-17 for instructions. Model number Card type C82307V / C82308V - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 177
feeder, see the second-bin cutsheet feeder manual. See "Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2)" on page A-10 for instructions. Note: The second-bin cut-sheet the print head while the printer is on may damage the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide base and printer cover. Slide the print head - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 178
above. 6. Replace the printer cover. You are now ready to load paper in the cut-sheet feeder. To load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, see the next section. To load paper in the second bin of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see the manual that comes with the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 179
guide cover, and set the paper release lever to the single- sheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper's thickness. 2. Pull out the center support, as shown below. center support A-6 Enhancing Your Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 180
support. Then push the left lock lever backward to lock it in place. Holding the lower portion of the right paper guide , slide it to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. paper stacker 5. Slide the paper stacker midway between the paper guides as shown above. Enhancing Your Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 181
paper guide so that it matches your paper's width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then push the lock lever backward to lock the paper guide. 10. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. A-8 Enhancing Your Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 182
feeder's paper selection lever to the single-sheet position, as shown below. Then lift up the center support and close the paper guide cover. A Note: t Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. t When the cut-sheet feeder is installed, you - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 183
bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, you need to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) using your application or the printer's control panel. As shown below, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 1 and the second-bin cut-sheet feeder becomes bin 2. bin 1: high - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 184
's paper selection lever to the continuous paper position. Switching to single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. Then tear off the printed pages. c Caution: Tear off any - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 185
plate as shown below. Then place the base plate on the stand and fasten the two together with the plastic spacing clips. A-12 Enhancing Your Printer With Options - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 186
To install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer into the two holes in the base plate. c Caution: The roll paper holder - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 187
paper After you install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below to load a roll of paper, 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide base. 2. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed. 3. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 188
. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. 9. Replace the paper guide base and close the paper guide cover. You are now ready to print. The printed roll paper is fed over the paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 189
you for a clean cut). Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide base, then cut the paper behind where it feeds into the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the remaining paper. A-16 Enhancing Your - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 190
Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. A 3. Slide the interface card along the sure the connector at the back of the interface card is fully inserted into the printer's internal socket. Then replace the screws and tighten them. Note: Store the - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 191
A-18 Enhancing Your Printer With Options - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 192
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer B-2 B Transporting the Printer B-3 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B-1 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 193
at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. To clean your printer, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide base. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 194
position. See "Loading paper onto the front push tractor" on page 2-12 for instructions. 8. Replace the transportation screw using the screwdriver that came with the printer. 9. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide base and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 195
B-4 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 196
Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-4 C Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area C-9 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P control codes C-12 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 197
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line (near letter quality) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support, one serial interface and one optional interface slot Friction (front or top paper entry) Push - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 198
of the paper stack can be up to 5 mm (0.20 inches). 64KB or 0KB (selectable in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility) Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 199
mm (15.9 inches) approx. 11 kg (24.3 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 7.5 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots letter pattern) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Operation Storage Temperature 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 200
Paper Note: t Use recycled paper and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH t Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Ordinary single sheets: front, top, and - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 201
Single-sheet multipart forms: Width Length Copies Thickness Weight Binding Envelopes: Size Thickness Weight Postcards: Width Length Thickness Weight front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Front and top: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 inches) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 202
Continuous paper (standard and multipart): front, rear, and bottom entry Width 101.6 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) Length 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inches) Copies Thickness 1 original + up to 5 copies 1 original + up to 6 copies (front or bottom entry with the pull tractor only) - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 203
Roll paper: Width Thickness Weight rear entry with optional roll paper holder only 216 ± 3 mm (8.5 ± 0.12 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) 52 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 204
Rear entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the "0". C Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A printable area B printable area B C C A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inches). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 205
Continuous paper: A A Printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches) each. The maximum width is 254 mm (10.0 inches) and the maximum printable width is 203.2 mm - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 206
Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V model: C Safety standards EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx. 55 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) CE - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 207
Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics handling. General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 208
Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 209
c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 210
The valid data for each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed. Barcode type EAN-13 EAN-8 UPC-A UPC-E Interleaved 2 of 5 POSTNET Code 39 Code 128 Barcode data 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39) 0-9 (Hex 30-39 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 211
IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates an IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2380 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC [ F Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 5, ESC A, ESC 0, ESC - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 212
Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section using the printer's default-setting mode or with software commands. Note: t Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 213
PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 863 (Canadian-French) PC 865 (Nordic) C-18 Specifications - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 214
PC 861 (Icelandic) BRASCII C Abicomp ISO Latin 1 Specifications C-19 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 215
Roman 8 PC 858 C-20 Specifications - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 216
ISO 8859-15 PC 437 Greek* C PC 853 (Turkish)* PC 855 (Cyrillic)* Specifications C-21 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 217
PC 852 (East Europe)* PC 857 (Turkish)* PC 866 (Russian)* PC 869 (Greek)* C-22 Specifications - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 218
MAZOWIA (Poland)* Code MJK (CSFR)* C ISO 8859-7* ISO Latin 1T (Turkish)* Specifications C-23 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 219
Bulgaria (Bulgarian)* PC 774 (LST 1283: 1993)* Estonia (Estonia)* C-24 Specifications - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 220
ISO 8859-2* C PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR (Ukranian)* Specifications C-25 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 221
PC APTEC (Arabic)* PC 708 (Arabic)* PC 720 (Arabic)* PC AR 864 (Arabic)* C-26 Specifications - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 222
Italic table C No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table Specifications C-27 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 223
International character sets for the Italic table You can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table shown below using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select "Italic France," the characters in the "France" row - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 224
and the Republic of Ireland Users D-4 Enquiry Desk D-4 D Customer Support D-4 Faxon EPSON D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 225
Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in Chapter 7, contact customer support services for assistance. See the section for your country below. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 226
service. For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON also provides technical support t Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 227
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 228
Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: t Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products t Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 229
wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User's Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. There is also technical - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 230
have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here. The Helpdesk numbers are: Phone: Fax - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 231
://www.epson.com.hk. Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain printer information and the latest versions of printer drivers. You can log onto the following number for the BBS service: BBS: (852) 2827-4244 Technical support hotline - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 232
When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by stack. Also called fanfold paper. control codes Special codes used to control printer function, such as a carriage return or line feed, instead of - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 233
high-speed draft and near letter quality. driver See printer driver. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 234
orientation for printing letters or documents. See also landscape. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page because of margins. printer driver A software program that sends commands for using the functions of a particular - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 235
of your continuous paper when it is attached to the tractor but not loaded in the printer. See also page 5 of the Glossary. Tear Off Bin button A control panel select unidirectional printing using the printer's defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See also bidirectional printing. - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 236
Paper positions Standby position In the standby position, your paper is attached to the printer but is not inside the printer. Tear-off position Tear off your printed document at the printer's tear-off edge. Top-of-form position The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position. Glossary - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 237
6 Glossary - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 238
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6-14 Built-in font, 5-2 C Center support, A-6 Choosing a place for the printer, 1- 4 to 1-5 Cleaning the printer, B-2 Clearing paper jams, 7-16 printer, B-2 Command lists, C-12 to C-16 Connecting the printer, 1-14 to 1-17 Continuous paper printing, 4 to 7 problems, 7-8 Control panel, 5-2 to 5-10 Cut - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 241
EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 to 6-4 front push tractor, 2-19 to 2-20 interface card, A-17 paper tension unit, 2-32 ribbon cartridge Options, 9, 4-12, A-2 to A-17 P Paper guide base attaching, 1-12 to 1-13 Paper jam clearing, 5-3 Plugging in the printer, 1-13 to 1-14 Printer driver, 1-17 accessing from - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 242
tractor, 2-31 to 2-33 roll paper, A-16 Ribbon cartridge, 10, 1-6 to 1-11 Ribbon guide, 1-8 Ribbon installation position, 1-7 Ribbon-tightening knob, 1-10 43 to 2-44 problems, 7-10 Tear Off/Bin button, 2-42 Top-of-form problems, 7-9 Top slot, 8, 3-2, 3-8 to 3-10 Transporting the printer, B-3 IN-3 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 243
Troubleshooting Continuous paper loading or feeding problems, 7-8 power supply problem, 7-5 printing or printout quality problems, 7-11 to 7-15 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems, 7-6 to 7-7 tear-off position problems, 7-10 top-of-form position problems, 7-9 U Unpacking the Printer, 1-2 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 244
IN-5 - Epson C276001 | User Manual - Page 245
Printer Parts paper guide cover printer cover edge guides front paper guide (closed) control panel paper thickness lever serial interface shield plate parallel interface tractor paper guide base paper release lever knob ribbon cartridge paper tension unit front paper guide front edge guides
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User’s Guide
9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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