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    U S E R' S G U I D E Y46399119002
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    Epson Corporation. SmartPark is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 1991 by Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California. All rights reserved. User's Guide
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    things you should know about printing on single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines
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    Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: t
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    for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your
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    product. 12. Except as specifically explained in the User's Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper
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    Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-8 Printing on Special Paper 2-10 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-5 Selecting Typestyles 3-9 Selecting an International Character Set 3-11 Choosing a Character Table 3-12 Chapter
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    5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specification Printer Specifications Interface
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    you have come to expect from Epson printers, your printer offers the following: Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. Fast draft accurate paper alignment. Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the LX-800. A micro-adjustment feature that allows you to feed the
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    interface. Guidelines for choosing the right interface are given in Chapter 4. Finding Your Way Around This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. • Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the
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    l Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a list of problems and solutions. l Other chapters contain information on general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. There is
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    Introduction Names of the Parts paper guide release printer control panel paper tension unit cover ribbon cartridge AC inlet Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. 4 Introduction
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    1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking t h e Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for t h e Printer 1-3 Assembling t h e Printer 1-5 Installing t h e platen knob 1-5 Installing t h e ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching t h e paper guide 1-9 Testing t h e Printer Plugging in the printer Running t h e self
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    shown below and that none has been damaged. printer paper guide power cable Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. After removing the parts, save the packaging materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. CAUTION: There are several different versions of
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    outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe out information in the memory of your computer or your printer. Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that might
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    paper from catching on the underside of the stand. Also see that the distance between the stand's supports is at least 280 mm (11 inches), to accommodate any paper size you may use. Position your printer's power cord and interface cable so that they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible
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    next step is to install the platen knob. Installing the platen knob You use the platen knob to manually feed paper in the printer when the printer is turned off. You will find the platen knob packed in an indentation in the white foam packaging material. 1. Insert the knob into the hole
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    the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Raise the printer cover to the upright position. Then lift the cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Then
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    Assembling the Printer 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack from the ribbon, making it easier to install. 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. Note: Press
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    Assembling the Printer 5. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. 6. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. Also
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    Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide 1. Place the paper guide on the printer. Then raise it up until it locks into place. 2. Attach the printer cover. Setting Up the Printer 1-9
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    match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord. 3. If necessary, connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the printer's back panel. 4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Running the self test The self test runs in draft or Near Letter Quality
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    Testing the Printer 3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of 4. Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. CAUTION: Run the self test using paper wider than A4 (210 mm or
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    Testing the Printer 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load paper. 6. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. The test prints list of DIP switch settings first, followed by a series of characters. 7. The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press the ON LINE button. When you
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    section. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector
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    of preference.) LX-810/850 LX-800 LX-86 LX-80 FX-850 FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80 If none of these printers is listed, select the 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 printer, however, it
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    y o u r continuous paper supply 2-4 Loading continuous paper 2-4 Adjusting t h e Loading Position 2-7 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-8 Switching t o single sheets 2-8 Switching back t o continuous paper 2 - 9 Printing o n Special Paper T h e paper-thickness lever
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    with a width of 182 mm (7.2 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches). Loading the paper 1. Turn off the printer; then place the paper guide in the upright position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. 3. Slide the left edge
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    down between the edge guides until it meets resistance printer may print too low on the second page of a document or print the last few lines of one page on the next. If this happens, see Tips for printing on single sheets at the beginning of this manual for instructions on how to correct the problem
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    paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Loading continuous paper 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide and pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 2. Release the sprocket units
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    lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 4. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 5. Open both sprocket covers. Fit the first three holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets. CAUTION
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    position. If you need to adjust the loading position, use the micro-adjustment feature. See the section on adjusting the loading position in Chapter 3. CAUTION: Use the platen knob only when the printer is off and there is a paper-feeding problem, such as a paper jam. Otherwise you may damage the
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    is too high or too low on the page, change the loading position using the micro-adjustment feature as described below. CAUTION: Never use the platen knob to feed paper after turning on the printer. (If you need to use the adjust the loading position, always use the following 1. Make sure that
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    to singlesheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. Switching to single sheets 1. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 2. Tear off all outgoing sheets of continuous paper. 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous
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    Continuous and Single Sheets Switching back to continuous paper 1. Make sure that the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off line. 2. Slide the edge guides together so that they meet at the center of the paper's width. 3. Lower the paper guide onto the back of the printer. 4. Pull the paper
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    Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, such as labels and multi-part forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you may
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    2-sheet 2 3-sheet 3 Labels 4 Envelopes Air mail Plain Bond (20 lb) Bond (24 lb) 4 or 5 6 6 7 Multi-part forms With the pull-tractor installed, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms of up to three parts (including the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to
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    to the position indicated for envelopes in the paper-thickness lever section in this chapter. • Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer. • Make sure your application software keeps the printing within the printable area of the envelopes you are using. 2-12 Paper Handling
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    Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel 3- 2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-2 SelecType 3-3 O t h e r control panel features 3-4 Setting t h e D I P Switches 3-5 Changing a DIP switch setting 3-5 DIP-switch settings 3-6 DIP-switch functions 3-7 Selecting Typestyles 3-9 Character
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    data from the computer. When this light is blinking, you can use the microadjustment feature. Buttons ON LINE This button controls the printer's on line/off line status. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE light is on and the printer can receive and print data from the computer. 3-2 Using the
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    continuous paper to the top of the next page. LINE FEED When the printer is off line and paper is loaded, press this button to feed the to the loading position or to eject paper that is already loaded. The printer ejects paper forward if the paper release lever is set to the singlesheet position
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    the Roman or Sans Serif NLQ fonts. Other control panel features The control panel also gives you access to several special functions. Self test: The self test lets you check that your printer is operating properly and prints out the current DIP switch settings. See the section on testing the
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    settings of the two sets of DIP switches on the right side of the printer, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. These new settings become effective whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. Changing a DIP switch setting 1. Turn off the
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    function. The current settings appear on your self test printout. See Table 1 characters and See Table 2 DIP Switch 2 2-1 Short tear-off 2-2 Cut-sheet feeder mode 2-3 Skip-over-perforation 2-4 Auto line feed ON Invalid ON ON ON Table 1 Page length Page length SW1-3 11
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    International character set and PC selection DIP switch functions This section describes the different features you can control with the printer's DIP switches. Character spacing DIP switch 1-1 controls the character spacing. If this switch is off, the printer prints with character spacing of 10 cpi
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    the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to the loading position. To use this feature, set DIP switch 2-1 to off and load continuous paper. Moving the paper release lever
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    by combining different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You can select typestyles using the SelecType feature on your control panel, the DIP switches, or software commands. Character fonts The printer has three fonts: draft, NLQ Roman, and NLQ Sans Serif. The draft font uses fewer
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    The following samples show the characters for each font. Draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Condensed mode You can use the condensed mode the CONDENSED (LOAD/EJECT) button when the printer is on line. When you select the condensed mode, the printer beeps once. When you cancel the condensed mode, the
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    the eight international character sets you can select with DIP switches 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8 when DIP switch 1-5 is turned off. The table also shows the characters set. Note: If you wish to select an international character set when DIP switch 1-5 is turned on, use the ESC R command. Besides the eight
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    can still print ordinary text and italics. For italics, see your software manual or the description of the ESC 4 command in the Command Summary, Note: • To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the printer. Then change the DIP switch and turn the printer back on. • Use of the ESC 6 or
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    Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options C u t - S h e e t F e e d e r 4 - 2 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 4 - 2 Paper handling 4 - 4 Switching between the cut-sheet feeder a n d p u s h tractor 4 - 6 Single sheet insertion 4 - 7 Removing the cut sheet feeder 4-8 Pull Tractor Installing the
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    and more efficiently. It feeds up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper into the printer automatically. Installing the cut-sheet feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. If the pull tractor is installed, remove it. 2. Separate the two halves of the
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    release lever to the single-sheet position. 5. Hold the assembled cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit its notches over the pins of the printer. 6. Attach the cut-sheet feeder cover to the printer. 7. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2 to on. 8. Turn on the
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    on the cut-sheet feeder forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. 2. Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide aligns with the arrow on the front panel. forms, carbon paper, or labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 4-4 Using the Printer Options
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    move freely up and down. 5. Push the rear tabs on both paper guides backward to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. A new sheet of paper loads automatically whenever a printable character or line feed command is sent to the printer while the ON LINE light is on. Note: Run the self test in
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    Place the paper-release lever in the continuous paper position. CAUTION: To prevent paper feeding problem, when printing multiple pages, fold the first printed page forward after the perforation passes the printer cover edge. Switching to the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any printed sheets remain in the
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    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 ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 2. Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark
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    the cutsheet feeder. 4. Separate the cut-sheet feeder cover from the printer cover and replace the back half of the printer cover. 5. Install the paper guide and printer cover. 6. Turn off the cut-sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2 to off. Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder
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    tractor as described in this section. Do not use short tear-off with the pull tractor. Installing the pull tractor 1. Turn off the printer. Then remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Remove the paper tension unit cover. 3. Fit the tractor unit's rear notches over the rear mounting pins of the
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    tractor. CAUTION: If you use the platen knob to feed the paper, the printer loses track of the top-of-form position. Be sure-to press the LINE sprocket units to match the width of the paper; then position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 6. Fit the holes of the paper over
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    . I CAUTION: Make sure that the pull tractor's sprocket units are aligned with those of the built-in push tractor. 9. Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the tabs and pulling off the clear plastic half. Using the
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    cover to the front half of the printer cover. 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 and press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. While the pull tractor
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    the tractor unit up and off. 6. Reinstall the paper tension unit cover. 7. Separate the tractor cover from the printer cover and replace the clear plastic half of the printer cover. 8. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Push the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Using the
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    machines. This provides an inexpensive alternative to continuous paper. Installing the roll paper holder 1. Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide. 2. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom
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    Roll Paper Holder Paper handling 1. Turn off the printer. Then push the paper-release lever to the single- 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. 6. Press the
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    Roll Paper Holder 7. Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper's width. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Note: To tear off paper after printing, set the printer off line, press the LINE FEED button to advance
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    offers standardized connection, trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers, and other devices Here is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Note that some of the printer. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2.
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    Interface Boards 3. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. 4. Remove the push tractor by pressing the tabs on both sides 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,
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    . Gently push the screwdriver up, and press the handle of the screwdriver 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 attached to the control panel. 8.
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    Interface Boards 9. Tilt the upper case backward; then remove it from the printer. 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 labelled CG from the main board. 4-20 Using the Printer Options
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    , 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 below to see which type of interface board you have. FG wire
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    the interface board, attach the plug end of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board. 4-22 Using the Printer Options
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    #8165 interface boards, set the interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual. Note: If you have the #8143 interface board, you can select baud rates from 75 to 9600 BPS (Bits Per Second). (Make sure you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers in the #8143 interface
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    into place. 4. Reattach the push feed tractor. 5. Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper tension unit cover, and platen knob. CAUTION: When you install disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. You must not connect two interface cables to the printer at the same
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    Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning t h e Printer 5-2 Replacing t h e Ribbon 5-3 Transporting t h e Printer 5-4 Maintenance 5-1
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    clear away all dust and dirt. 3. If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Keep the printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the printer. CAUTION: • Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the
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    your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon. Use only the Epson #8750 standard ribbon cartridge with your printer. See Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace
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    materials, as described below. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide, printer cover, and any installed options. 3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 5. Reattach the
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    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-10 Troubleshooting 6-1
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    problem, see your dealer or a qualified service person. Power supply • Power is not being supplied. See 6-3. Printing • The printer does not feed properly. • Switching between the cut sheet feeder printer does not operate properly. See 6-10 See 6-11 See 6-11 See 6-13 See 6-15 6-2 Troubleshooting
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    stays off even when the power is turned on again. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 6-3
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    to the left. • The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge. Check the paper-thickness setting. 6-4 Troubleshooting
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    in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer or a qualified service person to have the printer serviced. l Dots are missing in random positions. There is either slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Troubleshooting 6-5
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    for your printer. • switch 2-4 off. • Page length does not match the length of the paper. Change the page-length setting with DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4. See the section on DIP switches in Chapter 3. Check the page length set by your application software and adjust it if necessary. 6-6 Troubleshooting
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    -inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch 2-3 off. Your line-per-page setting in your 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 dealer or a qualified service person. Troubleshooting
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    guides you through problems in handling single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems . Be sure to choose the correct printer when you choose a printer from your application program's menu. See press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line. • When you press the LOAD/EJECT
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    jams. The cut-sheet feeder mode may be turned on. Set DIP switch 2-2 off. Make sure the paper size is within the specified range that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight Troubleshooting 6-9
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    problems you may encounter while using an option with your printer. When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. • When a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates but paper does not feed. Make sure DIP switch Remove the paper and fan it. 6-10 Troubleshooting
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    the stacker. Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that your paper is per-page setting in your software are correct. Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push change the paper-release lever position, the printer beeps continuously. You may have changed the Troubleshooting 6-11
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    feet) from the printer. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at the for your printer. Check that your paper is of the proper size, weight, and thickness, See Chapter 7. 6-12 Troubleshooting
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    position of the paper may be too high or too low. Use the microadjustment feature to reset the loading position. • When printing ends, the paper feeds abruptly you cannot use with the pull tractor. Be sure to set DIP switch 2-1 on. • When you press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject Troubleshooting 6-13
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    the base fit onto the two corresponding pegs at the bottom of the printer. The shaft with the paper roll may not be properly mounted on guides. Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at the center of the paper's width. 6-14 Troubleshooting
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    . Check the specifications to make sure that you can use the interface with this printer. You may not be using the correct cable. Make sure that the cable matches the specifications of the interface. The DIP switches or jumpers on the interface board may not be set correctly. The computer and
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    Chapter 7 Technical Specification Printer Specifications 7 - 2 Printing 7-2 Paper 7-3 Mechanical 7-5 Electrical 7-6 Environmental 7-6 Interface Specifications 7-7 Specifications a n d p i n assignments 7-7 Interface timing 7-9 Initialization 7-10 Default settings 7-10 Technical
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    Printer Specifications Printing Print method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Print speed: Draft, 240 characters/ 160 characters at 12 cpi condensed Buffer: 4KB Character fonts: Draft Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif Characters tables: 96 standard ASCII characters, 12 international character
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    Printer Specifications Paper Paper width: Single sheet 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) Continuous paper (including multi-part forms) 101 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0
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    Printer Specifications Continuous paper 9 mm (0.35") 1.3 mm (0.51 inch) or more (both sides) when the 101 mm to 242 mm (4 to 9.5 inch) width paper is used.
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    Printer Specifications Paper weight: Single sheet 52 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (14 lb to Push tractor Pull tractor (optional) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll-paper holder (optional) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters Technical Specification 7-5
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    Printer Specifications MCBF: For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines MTBF: 4000 power-on hours (25% duty) Print head life: 200 million strokes/wire Dimensions
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    when it IS logical 0. IN IN IN OUT About a 12 µsec pulse. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is ready to accept more data. OUT HIGH indicates that the printer cannot receive data in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. char. time) 2) When off line 3) During
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    Interface Specifications 7-8 Technical Specification
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    • "Direction" refers to signal direction as viewed from printer. • "Return" denotes twisted-pair return, connected at shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer. Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. BUSY
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    effective when the printer is initialized. Item Too of form position Page length Left and right margins Line spacing Vertical tab position Horizontal tab positions Font selection Special printing effects Default condition Current paper position The current DIP-switch setting Canceled 1/6 inch
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    Chapter 8 Command Summary Using t h e Command Summary 8-2 C o m m a n d s Arranged b y Topic 8-3 Printer operation 8-3 D a t a control 8-3 Vertical motion 8-4 Horizontal motion 8-5 Overall printing style 8-6 Print size a n d character w i d t h 8-6 Print enhancement 8-7 W o r d processing
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    n. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated. ESC @ is a command with no parameters. ESC U 1/O is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it off. ESC $ n1 n2 is a command with two parameters. ESC D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters. 8-2 Command
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    operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC @ 64 40 Initialize Printer DC1 17 11 Select Printer DC3 19 13 Deselect Printer ESC s 1/0 115 73 Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off ESC < 60 3C Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) ESC U 1/O 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off
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    Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII CAN DEL Dec. H e x . D e s c r i p t i o n 24 18 Cancel Line 127 7F Delete Character Vertical motion ASCII FF ESC C n ESC C o n ESC N n ESC O LF ESC o ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC A n ESC J n VT Dec. Hex. Description 12 oC Form Feed 67 43 Set Page Length in
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    Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC B nn 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 (l-255) ESC b c nn 98 62 Set Vertical Tabs in Channels Same as ESC B, except that c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be between 0-7. ESC / c 47 2F
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    Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII HT ESC D nn Dec. Hex. Description 9 09 Tab Horizontally 68 44 Set Horizontal Tabs Up to 32 tabs (1-137) entered in ascending order Terminated by 0 Overall printing style ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC x n 120 78 Select NLQ or Draft 1:NLQ 0:Draft
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    Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC M 77 4D Select 12 cpi SI 15 OF Select Condensed Mode ESC SI 15 OF Select Condensed Mode DC2 18 12 Cancel Condensed Mode so 14 OE Select Double-Width Mode (one line) ESC So 14 OE Select Double-Width Mode (one line)
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    Commands Arranged by Topic Word processing ASCII ESC a n Dec. Hex. Description 97 61 NLQ Justification 0:Left justification 1:Centering 2:Right justification 3:Full justification Character tables ASCII ESC t n ESC R ESC 6 ESC 7 Dec. Hex. Description 116 74 Select Character Tables
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    Commands Arranged by Topic User-defined characters ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC & nn 38 26 Define User-Defined Characters ESC & 0 n1 n2 a1 dd n1 = code for first character (58-63) n2 = code for last character (58-63) a1 = use top (128) or bottom (0) 8 pins of print head dd = In draft mode, 1
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    Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESCZnl n2 90 5A Select Quadruple-Density Graphics Mode Total columns = n1 + (n2 X 256) ESC*mn1n2 42 2A Select Graphics Mode Total columns = n1 + (n2 X 256) Option Single-density Alternate Code ESC K m I 0 Double-density ESC L 1
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    Appendix Character Tables A - 2 Italic character table A - 2 Graphics character tables A - 3 Appendix A- 1
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    Character Tables These character tables are selected by setting DIP switches 1-5, 1-6, l-7, and l-8, or using the ESC t software command. For the graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80
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    Character Tables Graphics character tables PC 437 (United States) CODE 0 1 I 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 23456789ABCDEF PC 850 (Multilingual) CODE 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 23456789ABCDEF Appendix A-3
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    Character Tables PC 860 (Portugal) PC 863 (Canada-French) - A-4 Appendix
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    PC 865 (Norway) Character Tables Appendix A-5
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    for Information 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 follows each carriage return code (CR) with a line feed (LF) code. baud rate A measure of the speed
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    printer. data dump A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer . DIP switches Small switches in the printer that control various printer functions and set the default status of the printer when it
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    the right of the original dots. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands 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
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    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 downloaded characters. GL-4 Glossary
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    tables, 3-8, 3-13-14,A-2-5 Cleaning printer, 5-2 Command summary, B-1-10 Condensed mode, 3-11 Connecting printer, 1-13 Continuous-feed paper, 2-5- Default settings, 7-10 DIP switches, 3-6-8 functions, 3-8-11 setting, 3-6 tables, 3-7-8 Draft font, 3-10, 3-11 Draft mode, 1-10 E Edge guides, 1-11, 2-3 F
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    , 1-10-12, 2-4, 2-5-7, 4-4-6, 4-12-13, 4-15-16 multi-part forms, 2-12, 7-5 special, 2-11-12 switching between continuous and single sheet, 2-9 Paper guide, 1-9 attaching, 1-9 continuous-feed paper, 1-9, 2-5 single sheet paper, 2-2 PAPER OUT light, 2-2, 3-2 Paper-release lever, 2-2, 2-5, 4-2 Paper
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    transporting, 5-4 unpacking, 1-2 using with application voltage, 7-6 Problems, see Troubleshooting Pull tractor installing, 4-8-9 loading paper, 4-9-12 READY light, 3-2 removing, 4-12 Push tractor, 2-5 sprocket units, 2-5 R Ribbon cartridge installing, 1-5-8 replacing, 5-3 specifications, 7-5 Roll
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    KEY FEATURES t Fast 240 CPS Draft Print Speed Capability t Exclusive SelecType Control Panel t Three Resident Fonts With Multiple Style Variations t Graphics Capability t Short Form Tear-Off t Built-In 4K Buffer t Epson Advanced Paper Handling t Micro-Adjustment Paper Feed t Epson Two-Year Limited
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