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EPSON
LX-300
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording,or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patentliability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Whileevery precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporationassumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed fordamages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this
product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser orthird parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorizedmodifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure tostrictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporations operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising fromthe use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated asOriginal Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only andmay be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in thosemarks.
Copyright 1995 by Seiko Epson CorporationNagano, Japan
Users Guide
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LightButtons
Paper supports
Edge guides
Paper guide
Paper-release
lever
Paper-feed
knob
Control panel
Printer cover
Power switch
Print head
Sprocket unit
Tractor
Paper-thickness lever
Paper support
PauseLF/FFFont
Paper Park
Micro Adjust
1 2
Roman
Sans Serif
D r a f t
Draft Condensed
3sec
The color samples used on the cover were printed using the LX-300 printer.
Lotus, 1-2-3, and Freelance Graphics are registered trademarks of Lotus
Development Corporation.
Lights
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FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
t Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
t Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
t Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected
t Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment willinvalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of theuser to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If thisequipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unusedinterfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void theusers authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the CanadianDepartment of Communications.
Le prsent appareil numrique nmet pas de bruits radiolectriques dpassant les limitesapplicables aux appareils numriques de Classe B prescrites dans le rglement sur le
brouillage radiolectrique dict par le Ministre des Communications du Canada.
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Where to Get Help forUnited States Users
Epson America provides local customer support and servicethrough a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers andService Centers.
Epson also provides the following support services through theEpson ConnectionSM at (800) 922-8911:
t Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reselleror Service Center
t Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, andoperation of Epson products
t Sales of the ESC/P Reference Manual
t Epson technical information library fax service
t Product literature with technical specifications on our currentand new products
tSales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, andaccessories for your Epson product
t Customer Relations
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For United Kingdom Users
Epson product guarantee
Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description andmust be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose orcorrespond with any sample.
This guarantee does not affect the sellers legal obligation or therights of the consumer in the consumer transactions under anyStatute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979.
All Epson Products, other than OEM products, are fully
guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for a period ofONE YEAR from date of purchase by the user of the product.
All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidenceof purchase, normally the bill of sale invoice, and it is theresponsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof. Epson (UK)Limited does not issue or operate any form of guaranteeregistration card.
Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplierfrom whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical, to anyEpson supplier who also handles the same product. In the event ofany difficulty, users are requested to contact the ServiceCo-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited.
Epson (UK) Limited, or Epson Appointed Distributors, will attheir discretion repair or replace part or all of the product toprovide, in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the
product consistent with its age and apparent usage.
This guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labourrequired to correct any malfunction of the equipment, butspecifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physicaldamage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faultyoperation due to unauthorized and inexpert repair.
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The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the productalone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility forany consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or impliedperformance, when the product is used in any combination with
other equipment or program software.
Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive orinappropriate use, use in an adverse environment or in conditionsoutside the specifications or if the product has been subjected tounapproved modifications.
The guarantee does not cover visits to the users premises or therepair or commissioning of the product on site.
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages orproblems arising from the use of any options or consumableproducts other than those designated as Original Epson Productsor Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety informationWarning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate forvoltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supplyvoltage.
Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance arecoloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow Earth
Blue NeutralBrown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance maynot correspond with the coloured markings identifying theterminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal inthe plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth
symbol (G ) or coloured green or green and yellow.
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The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plugmarked with the letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L or coloured white.If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult aqualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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Contents
Introduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1Finding Your Way Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Installing the paper-feed knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Attaching the paper supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Plugging in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Using the parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Using the serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Setting Up Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
MicrosoftWindows 3.1 and all Windows programs . . . . 1-17Using non-Windows software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Chapter 2 Using the Printer
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Lights and buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Selecting fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Loading single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Getting the results you expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Switching back to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Printing with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Adjusting the paper-thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Changing the Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19Printer setting descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Character spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Shape of zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22Skip-over-perforation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22Character table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Auto line feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Page length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Auto tear off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Bit rate, parity bit, data length, and ETX/ACK . . . . . . 2-24
Installing and Using Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Pull Tractor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28Roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29Color upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Power is not being supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
The printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3The print is faint or uneven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics . . . . . . . 3-4
Printed characters are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . 3-5The print position is not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Single sheets do not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Continuous paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feedproperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractordoes not work properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper
does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10With color upgrade kit installed, printer doesnt operate
properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Appendix
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7Parallel interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7Serial interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Serial pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Sending printer commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10Using the command summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10Printer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11Data control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11Vertical motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11Horizontal motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12Overall printing style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13Print size and character width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Print enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13Word processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
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Character tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14User-defined characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15Color printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Index
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t Roll Paper Holder (#8310) uses 812-inch or 21.6-cm roll paperused by telexes and similar machines. This option is notavailable in some countries.
t Cut-sheet feeder (C80637V) loads up to 50 sheets ofsingle-sheet bond paper automatically.
Finding Your Way Around
This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructionsfor setting up and operating your printer.
t Chapter 1 describes how to unpack, set up, test, and connectthe printer to your computer. Be sure to read this chapter first.
t Chapter 2 includes information on how to get the printingresults you want, how to install options, and how to maintainyour printer.
t Chapter 3 offers simple tips on solving printing problems. If
printing results are not what you expect, or the printer doesntwork properly, turn here for help.
t The Appendix covers the printers specifications and listsprogramming commands.
t An index at the back of the manual helps you find informationon specific topics quickly.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c Cautionsmust be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation ofyour printer.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
3. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before you clean it.Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosolcleaners.
4. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it.
5. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or
other surface that may allow the printer to fall.
6. Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These areprovided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliableoperation and protection from overheating. Placing the printeron a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may block theopenings. Also, do not place the printer in a built-ininstallation, such as a bookcase, unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7. Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register.
8. Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you arenot sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer orlocal power company.
9. This printer may be equipped with a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, which fits only into a grounding-type outlet.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug intothe outlet, have an electrician replace your obsolete outlet. Donot defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
10. Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.
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11. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of theampere ratings on the products plugged into the extensioncord does not exceed the extension cords ampere rating. Also,make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
12. Never push objects of any kind into your printer as they maytouch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that couldresult in a risk of fire or electric shock.
13. Except as specifically explained in the users manual, do notattempt to repair the printer yourself. Opening or removing
those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may exposeyou to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer allservicing in those compartments to service personnel.
14. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and have it repairedby a qualified service person under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into it.
C. If it has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If it does not operate normally when the operatinginstructions are followed. Adjust only those controls thatare covered by the operating instructions since improperadjustment of other controls may result in damage andwill often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the printer to normal operation.
E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating aneed for service.
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Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Installing the paper-feed knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4Attaching the paper supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5Plugging in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Using the parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13Using the serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Setting Up Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs . . . . . . 1-17Using non-Windows software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
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Unpacking the Printer
Your printer box should include these items.
In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer.
cCaution:There are several versions of this printer designed for differentvoltages, and it is not possible to change the voltage. If thelabel on the back of the printer does not show the correctvoltage for your country, contact your dealer.
Printer
Printout guide
Paper-feed knob Paper supports
Ribbon cartridgePower cord
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Choosing a place for the printer
When selecting a place to set up your printer, choose a safe,convenient location that provides the following:
t A flat, stable surface
t Adequate room around the printer to allow easy operationand maintenance. Make sure its close enough to the computerfor the printer cable to reach.
t Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord.
t Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry areaand protect your printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat,moisture, or dust.
t Appropriate power source. Make sure you use a groundedoutlet; do not use an adapter plug. Avoid electrical outletscontrolled by timers or wall switches; an interruption inpower can wipe out the information in your computer or
printer memory.
If you place the printer on a stand, follow these guidelines:
t Use a stand that supports at least 10 kg (22 lb).
t Never use a stand that tilts the printer. Always keep it level.
t Provide enough clearance below the stand and between the
legs so your continuous paper flows smoothly.
t Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding;secure them to a leg of the stand if possible.
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Assembling the Printer
Follow the steps in this section to get your printer up and running.
Installing the paper-feed knob
The first step in assembling the printer is installing the paper-feedknob.
1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printers side and rotate itslowly until it slips onto the shaft.
2. Push firmly on the paper-feed knob until it fits against theprinter case.
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Attaching the paper supports
You should install the paper supports before you begin using theprinter.
1. Raise the paper guide. Hold one of the paper supports and pushthe tips into the notches on the edge guide.
2. Repeat for the other paper support. Lower the paper guide.
Installing the ribbon cartridge
Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is notplugged into an electrical outlet.
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1. Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it upto remove it.
wWarning:Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; thiscan damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the
printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you
touch it.
2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
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3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow toremove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install.
4. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then pressboth sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into
the printer slots.
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5. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide theribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn theribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place; itshould not be twisted or creased.
6. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it movessmoothly.
7. Re-install and close the printer cover.
When the printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribboncartridge. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the printhead to the center of the printer. Then remove the cartridge bylifting the posts on the either side and taking it out of the printer.
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Plugging in the printer
1. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It isoff when the N side of the switch is pressed down.
2. Check the label on the bottom of the printer to make sure thevoltage required by the printer matches that of your electricaloutlet.
cCaution:If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match,contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the powercord.
3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to theAC inlet on the printer.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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Running the Self Test
The built-in self test function demonstrates that the printer isworking properly. You can run the test with either continuous
paper or single sheets; this section describes the easier way, withsingle sheets.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper-release leveris pushed back to the single-sheet position. Raise the paperguide upright.
cCaution:You should use paper at least 210 mm or 8 1/4 inches wide torun the self test; otherwise, the print head prints directly on
the platen.
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2. While holding down the LF/FF button, turn on the printer. ThePAUSE light flashes.
3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guidemark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width ofyour paper.
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4. Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guidesuntil it meets resistance. The printer loads the sheetautomatically. Press the PAUSE button, then the printer beginsto print.
cCaution:
Always close the printer cover while the printer is printing.The printer cover helps the paper feed.
5. To stop printing temporarily, press the PAUSE button.
6. To end the self test, make sure the printer is not printing. Press
LF/FF to eject the sheet; then turn off the printer.
Here is part of a typical self-test printout:
Note:If the self test did not print satisfactorily, see Chapter 3. If it printscorrectly, go on to the next section.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer includes both a Centronics-compatible parallelinterface and an EIA-232D serial interface. Before you begin, place
the printer upright, as shown below. (This makes it easier toconnect the cable.)
Connect your computer to the desired interface as describedbelow.
You can connect a cable to both interfaces; the printer switchesautomatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data.
Using the parallel interfaceYou need a shielded, twisted-pair cable (not longer than2 meters6 feet) to use the parallel interface.
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1. Turn off both the computer and the printer. Plug the parallelcable connector securely into the printers parallel interface.Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place oneither side of the connector.
2. Guide the interface cable through the slot on the side of theprinter so that it does not block the paper supply as shown in
the illustration on page 1-16.
Note:If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the
ground connector at the right of the interface.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computers parallelinterface. (If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable,
attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)
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Using the serial interface
1. Turn off both the computer and the printer. Plug the serialcable connector securely into the printers serial interface.
Tighten the screws on either side of the connector.
Note:If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the
ground connector to the right of the interface.
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2. Guide the interface cable through the slot on the side of theprinter so that it does not block the paper supply.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computers serialinterface; then tighten the screws on either side of theconnector. (If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable,attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)
4. Use the Printer Setting mode to change the baud rate, parity bit,data length, or ETX/ACK if necessary. See Changing thePrinter Settings in Chapter 2.
Setting Up Your Software
Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so thatyou can take full advantage of the printers features. Your softwareprobably provides an installation or setup section that presents alist of printers.
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Microsoft
Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs
If Windows is installed on your computer system, follow the stepsbelow to install the right driver for your printer. Your printer will
work correctly for all your Windows programs, such as Word forWindows, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, and CorelDRAW.
If Windows is not already installed on your system, run theWindows setup program as described in the documentation thatcomes with the program. Follow steps 4 through 10 below whenyou reach the section about choosing a printer.
1. In the Main window, double click the Control Panel icon.
2. Double click the Printers icon.
3. Choose the Add>> button.
4. From the list of printers box, select Epson LX-300. If LX-300 isnot available, select Epson JX-80 if you plan to use color orEpson LX-810, LX-850, or LX-800 if you do not plan to use
color.
5. Choose the Install button. A dialog box may instruct you toinsert a diskette.
6. If necessary, insert the diskette required.
7. Choose the Setup button.
8. Select the appropriate resolution.
9. Choose the OK button.
10. Highlight Epson LX-300 (or the printer you added) and clickthe button labeled Set As Default Printer.
11. Click the Close button.
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Using non-Windows software
Most application programs let you specify the type of printer youuse so that the program can take full advantage of the printers
features. Many programs provide an installation or setup menuthat presents a list of printers.
To take full advantage of your printers features, choose LX-300from the list of printers. If the LX-300 is not listed, choose the firstavailable printer from the following list. If you plan to use color,you must choose either LX-300, JX-80, or EX-800. The otherprinters cannot use color.
LX-810/850 JX-80LX-800 EX-800LX-80/86 Any FX printerFX-850 Epson printerFX-86e/800 Draft printer
If your software does not list the LX-300, you may want to contact
the software manufacturer for an update.
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Chapter 2
Using the Printer
Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Lights and buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Selecting fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Loading single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Getting the results you expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Switching back to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11Printing with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15Adjusting the paper-thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Changing the Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19Printer setting descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Installing and Using Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24Cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Pull Tractor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28Roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29Color upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
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Using the Control Panel
You can control simple printer operationssuch as line feeding,form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selectingfontswith the buttons on the control panel. The control panellights show the printer s status and the current font.
Lights and buttons
PAUSE light
The orange PAUSE light is on when the printer stops printing.Each time you turn on the printer, the light flashes briefly and the
beeper sounds four times. When the printer is out of paper, thelight flashes and the beeper sounds three times. The light alsoflashes when you can tear off the last sheet at the edge of the
printer cover.
The PAUSE light goes on and the beeper sounds five times if an
error occurs.
FONT 1and
FONT 2lights
The green FONT lights, 1 and 2, indicate the current font setting.
For more about selecting fonts, see page 2-4.
FONT button
Press the FONT button during normal operation to cycle throughthe printer fonts listed on the control panel. When you press the
button, the FONT lights change to indicate your current selection.For more about choosing a font, see page 2-4.
PauseLF/FFFont
Paper Park
Micro Adjust
1 2
Roman
Sans Serif
D r a f t
Draft Condensed
3sec
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If you hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer,you enter the Printer Setting mode, where you can change manyof the printers settings. For more about printer settings, see
page 2-19.
LF/FF button
During normal operation, you can press this button briefly to feedpaper line by line. Hold it down to load a single sheet, or toadvance continuous paper to the next top-of-form position. You
can also press LF/FF to eject a page.
If you want to make sure the printer is working correctly, you canalso use this button to run the self test. To start the self test, hold
down the LF/FF button while you turn on the printer. For
complete instructions, see page 1-10.
PAUSE button
Press the PAUSE button to stop the printer temporarily during
printing or the self test. Press it again to resume activity.
PAPER PARK
Press the FONT and LF/FF buttons together to feed continuouspaper backward to the paper-park position. See Printing with thepush tractor.
MICRO ADJUSTFeeds paper forward or backward to adjust the loading position.See Adjusting the loading position.
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Selecting fonts
To choose one of the four internal fonts listed on the control panel,
press theFONT button. The two font lights come on (N ) and go off(O ) to show the current selection. Press the button repeatedly tocycle through all of the available selections; then stop when youreach the desired font.
Your selection stays in effect until you change it again or turn offthe printer. However, any font choices you make with yoursoftware will cancel your control panel selection. The table below
shows how the FONT lights appear for each selection.
Font
FONT
Lights1 2 Sample
Epson Roman (NLQ) N N
Epson Sans Serif (NLQ) N O
Epson Draft O N
Epson Draft condensed O O
N = on O = off
1 2
Font
Pap
Micro Adjust
Roman
Sans Serif
D r a f t
Draft Condensed
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Printing on Single Sheets
You can use the paper guide to print on single sheets with a widthof 182 mm (7.2 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches).
Note:
You can install an optional cut-sheet feeder to load up to 50 sheetsautomatically. See page 2-24 for details.
Loading single sheets
You load single sheets as shown in Running the Self Test inChapter 1. For normal use, turn on the printer without pressingany other buttons. When the printer receives data, it begins toprint.
Adjusting the loading position
If you want to adjust the position where printing begins on thepage, follow these steps (these instructions also work when usingthe pull or push tractor):
1. With paper loaded, hold down the PAUSE button until theprinter beeps once and the FONT lights begin to flash.
2. Press the LF/FF button to feed the paper forward, or press theFONT button to feed the paper backward. (Press either buttonas many times as necessary until you reach the desired
position.)
3. To complete the adjustment, press the PAUSE button or senddata from your computer.
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Getting the results you expect
When you print on single sheets, you may notice that the printerprints the first page of your file correctly, but then prints too low
on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one pageonto the next. This happens because single sheet handling differsslightly from continuous paper handling.
Its easy to adjust the printer so that you get the right results.Simply change some of the settings in your software program asdescribed below.
1. When you install a software program, it normally asks youwhat printer you are using. Make sure you choose the correctprinter. See Chapter 1 for instructions.
2. Many programs have an option that you can use to set themaximum lines-per-page. If you are using standard8 1/2 11-inch paper, set the lines-per-page to 61.
Note:
To find the right lines-per-page setting for paper that is not8 1/2 11, create a test document using your software program. Set
your top and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file of numberedlines from 1 to 66. When you print your file, notice the last number
printed on the first page. This is your maximum lines-per-pagesetting.
3. If your program doesnt have a lines-per-page setting, try
decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin, orboth, until you get the results you want.
4. You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For astandard 8 1/2 11-inch page, try setting the form length to10 inches.
5. Some programs let you indicate whether you are using singlesheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose singlesheets.
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Printing on Continuous Paper
Your printer can handle continuous paper with a width of 101 mm(4.0 inches) to 254 mm (10.0 inches). Depending on where you
position the tractor, you can use it as a pull tractor or a pushtractor. These guidelines can help you decide where to positionthe tractor:
t Do you want to switch between printing on single sheets andcontinuous paper without removing the paper supply? Willyou tear off continuous paper sheet-by-sheet? Use the tractorin the push tractor position. (The printer comes with the
tractor installed in this position.) See the following section.
t Are you printing on labels, multi-part forms, or otherdocuments that require a precise print position? Use thetractor as a pull tractor. See page 2-11 for instructions.
Printing with the push tractor
When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tearoff feature in the Printer Setting mode to on. See Changing thePrinter Settings on page 2-19. Heres how to load continuouspaper using the push tractor:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guideand place the paper-release lever in the continuous paperposition.
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2. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locksforward.
3. Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as aguide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0.Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place. Then slidethe right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, butdo not lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway
between the sprocket units.
5
10
0
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4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Openthe sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over thesprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide theright sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock
it in place. Now the paper is in the paper-park position.
5. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attachthe paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting itsnotches over the printers mounting posts as shown below.Then slide the paper guide toward the front of the printeruntil you feel it click.
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6. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guidemark. Then slide the right edge guide to the opposite guidemark.
7. Turn on the printer.
8. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Press the LF/FF button tofeed the paper to the loading position. When the printerreceives data, it begins printing automatically.
9. When you finish printing (the printer receives no data for threeseconds) the printer feeds the perforation of the continuouspaper to the edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off
the last sheet. The PAUSE light flashes.
Note:
t Set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to on.Otherwise, the printer does not feed the perforation to the edge of the
printer cover.
t If the perforation and the edge of the printer cover do not match,adjust the paper position by following the steps in Adjusting the
loading position, while the PAUSE light is flashing.
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When you send more data, the paper automatically feeds back tothe loading position. If you want to change the position whereprinting begins on the page, follow the steps on page 2-5 to adjustthe loading position.
Switching back to single sheets
To switch to single sheets, press the FONT and LF/FF buttons atthe same time; the printer feeds the paper backward into thepaper-park position. Then, follow the steps in Loading singlesheets.
cCaution:
Always tear off paper before back-feeding; back-feeding toomany sheets can cause a paper jam.
Printing with the pull tractor
To load continuous paper using the pull tractor, you must move
the tractor to the pull tractor position, as described in steps 1through 3 below. If your tractor is already installed in thisposition, make sure the printer is off and skip to step 6.
cCaution:
When using the pull tractor, set the Auto tear off feature in thePrinter Setting mode to off; otherwise the paper may jam.
1. Turn the printer off; then remove the paper guide. Pull thepaper-release lever forward to the continuous paper positionas shown in the illustration on page 2-7.
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2. Squeeze the tractors lock tabs gently and pull the tractor awayfrom the printer. Remove the printer cover.
3. Lift the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of theprinter and tilt it into place as shown below. When you pushthe tractor onto the posts, you should feel the notches snap
into place.
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4. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locksforward.
5. Insert the paper into the paper slot as shown below and pull itup. Position the paper using the scale on the printer as aguide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0.
5
0
10
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6. Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match theposition of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in place.Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of yourpaper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway
between the two sprocket units.
7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Open
the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over thesprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide theright sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock itin place.
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8. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attachthe paper guide. Hold it horizontally and fit its notches overthe printers mounting posts. Then slide the paper guidetoward the back of the printer until you feel it click.
9. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guidemark; slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark.
10. Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with thepaper-feed knob. Turn the knob until the perforation betweenpages is just above the print head. Then turn on the printer.
11. Make sure the printer cover is closed. When the printerreceives data, it begins printing automatically.
If you want to change the position where printing begins on the
page, press LF/FF to advance the page to the next top-of-formposition, and then follow the steps on page 2-5 to adjust theloading position.
To eject the paper, tear off the paper entering the printer; then
press the LF/FF button to feed the paper forward.
Printing on Special Paper
In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous forms,your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types,including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes.
Before printing on special paper, you need to change the paperthickness setting.
cCaution:
When printing on multi-part forms, thicker-than-normal paper,labels, or envelopes, make sure your software program settingskeep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing
past the edge of these papers can damage the print head.
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For multi-part forms and labels, you should not print any closerthan 0.5 inch or 13 mm from either side of the paper. Forinformation on the printable area of envelopes, see the Appendix.
Adjusting the paper-thickness lever
The paper-thickness lever lets you specify the correct setting foryour printing material. It is factory-set for standard office paper.Heres how to change the setting for special papers:
1. Turn the printer off and open the cover. The paper-thicknesslever is on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to thelever indicate the thickness setting. For normal use, the levershould always be set to position 0.
2. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness.
Paper type Lever position
Standard paper (single sheets or continuous) 0
Multi-part forms
2-sheet
3-sheet
0
1
Labels 1
Envelopes 18 to 22 lb 224 lb 3
32
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3. Close the cover. When you finish printing, move thepaper-thickness lever back to position 0.
Multi-part forms
You can use the built-in tractor to print on carbonless multi-partforms of up to three parts (one original plus two copies). Beforeyou print on the forms, set the paper thickness lever as describedin the previous section. These tips will help you get good results:
t Load multi-part forms with the tractor only, not in thecut-sheet feeder or paper guide. For instructions, see Printingon Continuous Paper on page 2-7.
t Use only multi-part forms that are joined by spot gluing andthat are free of wrinkles and waves. Never load multi-partforms joined by metal staples, tape, or continuous gluing.
t If you need to adjust the loading position, use your softwareprogram or change the loading position as described on
page 2-5.
t When you use side-crimped multi-part forms, the copies maynot align with the original. If this happens, raise the paper guide.
Labels
You must use the tractor as a pull tractor to print on labels. Keep
these tips in mind:
t Choose labels mounted on a continuous backing sheet withsprocket holes made for use with a tractor. Do not print labelsas single sheets, because the shiny backing sheet almostalways slips a little.
t You load labels the same way you load continuous paper,
except that the paper thickness lever should be set to 1. Seepage 2-11 for loading instructions.
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t Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature andhumidity, use them only under normal operating conditions.Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area.(See the Appendix for specifications.)
t Dont leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they curlaround the platen and may jam when you resume printing.
t To remove the labels from the printer, tear off the fresh supplyat the rear of the printer; then press LF/FFto advance theremaining labels out of the printer.
cCaution:Never feed labels backward through the printer; they can easilypeel off the backing and jam the printer. If a label does becomestuck in the printer, contact your dealer.
Envelopes
You can feed envelopes individually using the paper guide.
t Before loading an envelope, set the paper thickness lever to 2or 3. See page 2-16.
t To load an envelope, follow the steps in Running the SelfTest on page 1-10. Insert the wide edge of the envelope intothe printer first, printable-side down. When you insert theenvelope between the paper guides, push it firmly and hold it
until it feeds into the printer.
t Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidityconditions.
t Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area.The print head must not go past the left or right edge of theenvelope or other thick paper. (See the Appendix forspecifications.) Its a good idea to print a test sample using a
normal single sheet of paper before you print on the envelopes.
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Changing the Printer Settings
Your printer has internal settings that control simple functionssuch as the page length and character set. These settings take effect
each time you turn on the printer, so they are also called defaultsettings.
Because the factory printer settings are designed to meet the needsof most users, you probably will not need to change them. SeePrinter Settings on page A-9.
Note:
Because software settings always override the printers default settings,use your software program to control the printer, if possible. See yoursoftware documentation for more information.
If you cannot use your software program to change the printerssettings, you can use the Printer Setting mode. Heres how:
c
Caution:
Use paper at least 210 mm (8 1/4 inches) wide for single sheetsor 240 mm (9 1/2 inches) for continuous paper; otherwise theprint head prints directly on the platen.
Also make sure you have enough sheets of paper because theprinter prints several pages of help text.
1. Turn off the printer; if you use continuous paper, make sure
the paper is loaded correctly.
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2. Hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer.If you are using single sheets, insert a sheet of paper. Theprinter automatically loads the paper and prints out a tableof languages from which you can choose. You can print
instructions in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish,as shown in Table A below.
Table A
FONT Lights
1 2 Language
O N English
O F French
N O German
N N Italian
N F Spanish
F = flashing, N = on, O = off
3. To choose a language, press the FONTbutton repeatedly untilthe FONTlights match your desired selection. For example, tochoose Spanish, press the FONT button until FONT 1 is on andFONT 2 is flashing.
4. Press the LF/FF to select the language. The printer prints thecurrent settings in the language of your choice, and then stops.
5. Press the FONTbutton now to print help text that guides you
through the operations. (Once you are experienced with thePrinter Setting mode, you can skip this step by pressing LF/FFinstead.) The printed instructions include submenu tables thatlist all of the settings you can change and show you how thecontrol panel lights appear for each selection. After printing isfinished, go on to step 6.
6. At this point, you are in Table B. Press the FONTbutton tomove through the printer settings listed in Table B, and noticehow the control panel lights change to indicate your position.
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Table B
FONT 1
light
FONT 2
light
PAUSE
light Setting
Go to
Submenu
F O O Character spacing Table C
F N O Shape of zero Table D
O F O Skip-over-perforation Table E
N F O Character table Table F
F F O Auto line feed Table G
F O N Page length Table H
F N N Auto tear off Table I
O F N Tractor Table J
N F N Interface Table K
F F N Bit rate Table L
O O F Parity bit Table M
F O F Data length Table N
N O F ETX/ACK Table O
N N F Software Table P
F N F Auto carriage return Table Q
F = flashing, N = on, O = off
For example, if you want to change the Interface setting, pressFONT until FONT 1 is on, FONT 2 is flashing, and the PAUSElight is on. The printer beeps once each time you press the
FONT button while in Table B.
7. When you reach the setting that you want to change, pressthe PAUSEbutton once. The printer automatically enters asubmenu table for that setting. For example, if you chooseInterface and then press PAUSE, you enter Table K.
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8. See the appropriate table in your printed instructions. Pressthe FONT button to move through the settings in the table. Theprinter beeps twice each time you press the FONT buttonwhile in a submenu table.
9. When the control panel lights match your desired setting,press the PAUSE button to make your selection. The printersaves the new setting and returns to Table B.
10. Repeat steps 6 through 9 for each additional setting you wantto change, or skip to step 11 to exit the Printer Setting mode.
11. When you are finished, turn the printer off. Any settings youhave made remain in effect until you change them again.
Printer setting descriptions
This section describes all the settings available in the PrinterSetting mode.
Character spacing
When you select 10 cpi, the printer prints 10 characters per inch(cpi). When you select 12 cpi, it prints 12 characters per inch.
Shape of zero
The printer prints the zero character with a slash (0) when thesetting is on, or no slash (0) when the setting is off. The slashed
zero allows you to easily distinguish between an uppercase Oand a zero when printing such items as program lists.
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Skip-over-perforation
When you turn on this feature, the printer skips over theperforations of continuous paper, providing a 1-inch margin
between the last line printed on one page and the first line printedon the next. Because most software programs set their own topand bottom margins, you should use this feature only if yourprogram does not provide them. This feature does not affectsingle-sheet paper.
Character table
Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in
different languages. Your printer includes a wide variety ofcharacter tables. See the Appendix for specific characters.
Auto line feed
When the auto line feed feature is on, each carriage return (CR)code is accompanied by a line feed (LF) code. If your printed textis unexpectedly double-spaced, set this feature to off. If text lines
print on top of each other, set it to on.
Page length
This option is available only when you use continuous paper withthe tractor. You can set the page length to 8.5, 11, 12, or 70/6 (thelength of A4 paper) inches.
Auto tear offWhen you use continuous paper with the push tractor, this featureadvances the paper perforation to the tear-off position where youcan easily tear off the printed pages. When the printer receivesdata, it automatically reverses the paper to the top-of-formposition and starts printing, so you can use all of the next sheet.When you use the tractor to print on labels, set this feature to off.
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Tractor
When you use the tractor as a pull or push tractor, leave thisoption set to Single. If you install an optional tractor and use both
tractors as a push-pull tractor, set it to Double.
Interface
When this feature is set to Auto, the printer determines whichinterface is receiving data and switches to that interface until theend of the print job (when no data is received from the selectedinterface for the amount of time specified). You can specify either10 seconds or 30 seconds.
Set this option to Parallel only if you want the printer to ignoredata from the serial interface or to Serial only if you want theprinter to ignore data from the parallel interface.
Bit rate, parity bit, data length, and ETX/ACK
These options are available only when the interface is set to Serial.
See your computer manual for the appropriate settings.
Installing and Using Options
Cut-sheet feeder
The optional single-bin cut sheet feeder (C80637V
) handles up to50 sheets of standard bond paper ( 82 g/m2 or 22 lb) withoutreloading. Follow these steps to install the cut sheet feeder:
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide.
2. If the tractor is installed in the pull-tractor position, remove itand re-install it in the push-tractor position.
3. Make sure the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position.
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4. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and press on the latchlevers. Fit the notches in the cut-sheet feeder over themounting posts on the printer. Releasing the latch levers locksthe cut-sheet feeder in place.
5. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark.
Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the widthof your paper. Slide the paper support midway between thepaper guides.
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6. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paperguides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.
7. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottomof the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
cCaution:
Do not use envelopes, multi-part forms, carbon paper, orlabels in the cut-sheet feeder.
8. Insert up to 50 sheets of paper along the left paper guide.
9. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches
your papers width. Make sure the position of the guide allowsthe paper to move up and down freely.
10. Push the paper-set levers back to clamp the paper against theguide rollers.
11. Remove the paper supports from the edge guides. Insert thetwo stacker supports packed with the cut-sheet feeder into theholes on the edge guides.
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12. Attach the paper guide to the cut-sheet feeder as shown below.
13. Open the printer cover. Place the printout guide in the middle.Close the printer cover.
14. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guidemark. Then slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark.
View from above
Release tab
Release tab
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Note:
To remove the paper guide from the cut-sheet feeder, press bothrelease tabs and pull out the paper guide.
You can easily switch between continuous paper and cut-sheetfeeder operation. See Switching back to single sheets inChapter 2 for details.
Note:
When you print several pages of continuous paper, fold the first printedpage forward at the perforation after the perforation emerges from belowthe printer cover. This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly
and prevents paper jams.
Pull Tractor unit
An additional pull tractor (C80030V) is available as an option.
You can improve the performance of continuous paper handlingby using two tractors at the same time. This is especially usefulwith continuous pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, and labels.When you use two tractors, set Tractor in the Printer Setting modeto Double. See page 2-23 for more information.
1. Make sure the paper-release lever is pulled forward to thecontinuous-paper position. Install the built-in tractor in thepush-tractor position. Install the optional tractor in thepull-tractor position.
2. Load continuous paper on the sprocket units of the push-tractor.(See Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2-7.)
3. Turn on the printer. Hold down the LF/FF button to feed paperone page.
4. Release the sprocket lock levers of the pull tractor and adjustthe sprocket units to match the width of the paper. Be sure
that the sprocket units on both the tractors are aligned so thatthe paper is not crooked.
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5. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the holes of the paper over thetractor pins of the sprocket units and adjust the sprocket unitsas necessary. (See Printing on Continuous Paper onpage 2-7.) Close the sprocket covers.
6. If there is slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors,turn the knob on the right side of the pull tractor to removethe slack.
7. See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock thesprocket units in place.
8. Re-install the printer cover and the paper guide.
Roll paper holder
The optional roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use yourprinter with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines.To use the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. This option isnot available in all countries.
1. Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide.
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2. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shownbelow. Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioningpegs on the bottom of the printer.
3. Push the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position.
cCaution:
Be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder when liftingthe printer. Only the printers weight holds it in place.
4. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. Slide theroll paper holder shaft through the center of the paper roll.
5. Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Orientthe roll so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Thenturn on the printer.
6. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path
guide for single sheets and insert it into the printer path forsingle sheets until you feel resistance.
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7. Install the paper guide. Slide the left edge guide to the centeruntil it stops at the guide mark. Then slide the right edgeguide to the opposite guide mark.
Color upgrade kit
The optional color upgrade kit (C83208V) includes a color ribboncartridge and a motor unit. Heres how to install the kit:
1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover. Slide theconnector cover on the printer and pull it out as shown below.
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2. Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer,with the gear facing the center of the printer. Push it downfirmly to fit the metal pins into the slots.
3. Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer.
4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer; then slide theplastic part on the color ribbon to the center of the cartridge.
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5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrowto remove any slack in the ribbon.
6. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then pressboth sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks intothe printer slots.
7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon intoplace; it should not be twisted or creased.
8. Replace the printer cover.
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After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test asshown on page 1-10.
If the top or bottom edge of the characters in the self test are a
different color from the rest, adjust the ribbon angle. Check thecharacters printed in red. If the top edge is blue, move the colorribbon adjustment lever forward. If the bottom edge is yellow,move the lever backward. Then print another self test to checkyour adjustment. Repeat this process until the ribbon is properlyadjusted.
Note:
When you print using the color ribbon, the print speed is reduced.
To switch to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon as shown in
the manual that comes with the color upgrade kit; then install theblack ribbon as shown on page 1-5.
You do not have to remove the motor unit.
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Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Power is not being supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3The printer does not print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
The print is faint or uneven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics . . . . . . . 3-4Printed characters are not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . 3-5The print position is not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Single sheets do not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Continuous paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed
properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor
does not work properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous
paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10With color upgrade kit installed, printer doesnt operate
properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
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Problems and Solutions
Most problems you may encounter while operating your printerhave simple solutions.
You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. SeeRunning the Self Test on page 1-10. If the self test worksproperly the problem probably lies in the computer, the software,or the interface cable. If the self test does not work, contact yourdealer or qualified service person for assistance.
Note:
If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print ahexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the
printer and computer. To print a hex dump, turn off the printer. Next,hold down the LF/FFand FONTbuttons while you turn on the printer.Then send data from your computer. The printer prints all the codes itreceives in hexadecimal format.
Power Supply
Power is not being supplied
The lights on the control panel do not go on.
Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical
outlet.
If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch orautomatic timer, use a different outlet.
Plug another electrical device, such as a lamp, into the outlet todetermine whether the outlet is operating properly.
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The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even
when the power is turned on again.
Check that the printers voltage rating matches the voltage of yourelectrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printerand contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the powercord to an electrical outlet.
Printing
The printer does not print
The PAUSElight is off but nothing is printed.
Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, asdescribed on page 1-16. Check the softwares printer settings.
Check both ends of the interface cable. Make sure the cable meetsboth the printer and computer specifications.
The PAUSElight is flashing and the printer beeps three times.
The printer may be out of paper. Load paper in the printer.
The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See page 1-5.
The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
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The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds five times, and
the printer stops abruptly.
Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam orother problems. Let the printer cool. Then try to print again. If theprinter still does not print correctly contact your dealer.
The beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on.
An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. If
the PAUSElight stays on, check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. If
there is no jam, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.(If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets andcontinuous paper, make sure the paper-release lever is in the
correct position.)
The print is faint or uneven
Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom.
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See page 1-5.
The printout is faint.
The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge asdescribed on page 1-5.
Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics
A line of dots is missing in the printout.
The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealerto have the print head replaced.
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Dots are missing in random positions.
Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come
loose. Re-install the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1-5.
Printed characters are not what you expected
The typestyles or characters you sent with your software did not print.
Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer.
For instructions, see page 1-16.
The font selected on the control panel does not print.
Your software may be overriding your control panel setting.Check the font setting in your software program.
The print position is not what you expected
Printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of
one page is printed at the top of the next page.
See Getting the results you expect on page 2-6.
Also, it is possible to turn the platen to make minor adjustments to
the loading position for the current page only. (Do not turn theplaten if you are printing labels.)
Page length does not match the length of the paper.
Check the page length set by your software and adjust it ifnecessary.
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If you are using continuous paper, change the page length in thePrinter Setting mode. See Changing the Printer Settings onpage 2-20.
Regular gaps occur in the printout.
One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Setskip-over-perforation to off in the Printer Setting mode. SeeChanging the Printer Settings on page 2-20.
Paper Handling
Single sheets do not feed properly
Paper does not feed.
Continuous paper may be left in the printer. Remove the
continuous paper. Set the paper-release lever to the single-sheetposition. Insert a new sheet.
Move the paper a little to the left.
Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams.
Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet
straight into the paper guide. Make sure youre using the righttype of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Makesure the printer cover is closed.
Paper does not eject completely.
Use the LF/FF button to eject the page.
Make sure the printer cover is closed.
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The paper may be too long. Use paper that is within the specifiedrange. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.
Continuous paper does not feed properly
The tractor does not feed the paper.
Check that the paper-release lever is pulled forward to thecontinuous-paper position. If not, turn off the printer, move thelever, and turn it on again.
The paper may have come off the tractor. Reattach the paper to thetractor.
Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams.
The position of your paper supply may be preventing it fromfeeding straight. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed.
Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter(3 feet) of the printer.
Make sure the printer cover is closed.
Make sure the edge guide postions are correct. Position the edgeguides at the diamond-shaped guide marks.
Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned witheach other. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and theircovers are closed.
Check that the paper size and thickness are within the specifiedrange. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.
When you use side-crimped multi-part forms, the copies may notalign with the original. If this happens, raise the paper guide to
keep the printing position accurate.
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Two or more sheets feed at one time.
You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeders bin.
You may have forgotten to fan the stack of paper before loading itinto the bin. Remove the paper and fan it.
The paper feed is crooked.
The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets ofpaper.
There may be too much paper in the stacker.
Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that yourpaper is the proper size and quality. See the Appendix for paperspecifications.
One page of printing has spread to two pages.
Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting inyour software are correct. See Getting the results you expect onpage 2-6.
Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the pushtractor does not work properly
The desired paper type does not load.
The paper-release lever may not be in the proper position. Pull thelever forward to load continuous paper or push the lever back toload single sheets.
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Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuouspaper does not feed properly
Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.
The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are not alignedcorrectly. When using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on
both are positioned evenly.
The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of thesprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper.Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the paper-feed knob.
The paper may be caught on the edge guides. Make sure that thepaper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guidesare positioned correctly.
With color upgrade kit installed, printer doesntoperate properly
The lights on the control panel do not go on.
Did you install the motor in the color upgrade kit? Follow theinstructions on page 2-32.
The desired color or certain characters are not printed.
Your software program may not be properly set up for colorprinting. Use the programs setup (or install) procedure to checkthe printer setting and adjust as needed.If your software programis capable of sending control codes, select the color using the ESC rcommand. (See the Command Summary in the Appendix.)
The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See Chapter 2.
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Appendix
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7Parallel interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7Serial interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Sending printer commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10Using the command summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10Printer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11Data control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11Vertical motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11Horizontal motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12Overall printing style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13Print size and character width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13Print enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13Word processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14Character tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14User-defined characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15Color printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Appendix A-1
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Printer Specifications
Printing
Print method: 9-pin impact dot matrix
Print speed: Draft, 264 characters/second at 12 cpi220 characters/second at 10 cpiNLQ, 53 characters/second at 12 cpi44 characters/second at 10 cpi
Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for draft text.Unidirectional for graphics, NLQ text, bitimage, and color printing.
Line spacing: 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable inincrements of 1/216 inch.
Paper feed speed: 79 ms per 1/6-inch line; 2.78 inches/secondwith continuous feed
Printable columns: 80 characters at 10 cpi96 characters at 12 cpi137 characters at 17 cpi160 characters at 20 cpi
Buffer: Approximately 4KB
Download memory: Memory capacity for 6 NLQ and 6 Draftuser-defined characters
Character fonts: Epson NLQ RomanEpson NLQ Sans SerifDraftDraft Condensed
Character tables:
Europe One italic and 14 graphics character tablesOther countries One italic and 8 graphics character tables
Character sets: 13 international character sets
Color printing (optional):
Method Print ribbon shiftingRibbon color Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow
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Paper
Single sheets (CSF):
Width: 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches)Length: 210 to 364 mm (8.3 to 14.3 inches)Thickness: 0.07 to 0.12 mm (0.0028 to 0.0047 inches)Weight: 64 to 91 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb)
t Use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper only undernormal temperature and humidityconditions.
Single sheets (manual insertion):
Width: 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches)
Length: 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches)Thickness: 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches)Weight: 52 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) paper under
normal conditions.t Use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper only under
normal temperature and humidityconditions.
Continuous paper:
Width: 102 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches)Copies: Three sheets (one original plus two copies)Thickness: 0.065 to 0.25 mm (0.0026 to 0.0098 inches)
totalWeight: 52 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for one sheet
40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet inmulti-part formst Use only two- or three-part carbonless
multi-part forms fed with the tractor.
t When using side-crimped multi-partforms, raise the paper guide to keep theprinting position accurate.
t When using the push tractor, theprinting position for the last page maynot be accurate because the page comesoff the tractor.
Note:
Use recycled paper under normal conditions only. If ribbon consumption or paperjamming increase, use a higher grade of paper.
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Labels:
Size: 102 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) width forbacking sheet63.5 23.8 mm (2.50 0.94 inches)
minimum for a labelThickness: 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) for
backing sheet0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches)total
Weight: 64 g/m2 (17 lb) for label onlyt Use only continuous type labels and use
them only with the tractor.
t Use labels only under normal
temperature and humidity conditions.
Envelopes:
Size: No. 6 166 92 mm (6.5 3.6 inches)No. 10 240 104 mm (9.5 4.1 inches)
Thickness: 0.16 to 0.48 mm (0.0063 to 0.019 inches)Weight: 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb)
t Use envelopes only under normaltemperature and humidity conditions.
Roll paper (optionalnot available in some countries)
Width: 213 to 219 mm (8.38 to 8.62 inches)Diameter: Up to 127 mm (5.0 inches)Thickness: 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches)Weight: 52 to 64 g/m2 (14 to 17 lb)
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Printable area:
Single sheets and envelopes
A The minimum top margin is 5.3 mm (0.2 inches).
B The minimum left margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches).
The minimum right margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches).
However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches).
C The minimum