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24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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User’s Guide
Contents
Getting to Know Your Printer
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Print Head Caution Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Installing the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95,
2000, or NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1
or NT 3.5x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 For DOS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Selecting a Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper source and paper types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Loading continuous paper with the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Using Continuous Multipart Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Using Overlapping Multipart Forms
(LQ-680Pro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Using Single-Sheet Multipart Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Using Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Using Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . . . 2-26
Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Using Micro Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Adjusting the printing position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software
About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows Me, 98 or 95 . . . . . . . . 3-3
Accessing the printer driver
from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu . . . . . . . 3-5 Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Accessing the printer driver
from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel. . . . . 3-9 Changing the Printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 . . . . 3-10
Accessing the printer driver
from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu . . . . . . . 3-12 Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Accessing the printer driver
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from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 3-16 Changing the Printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Printer Driver Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Installing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Accessing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Chapter 4 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control
Panel
Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Power supply problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Continuous paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Printing position problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Printing or printout quality problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Printing a Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Printing a Hex Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
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Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options
Cut-Sheet Feeders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Switching between the tractor
and the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 Loading paper manually from the paper guide . . . . . . . . . A-15 Roll Paper Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17 Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17 Loading a roll of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18 Removing roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20 Optional interface cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21 Installing an interface card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Appendix C Specifications
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-11 Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14 CE marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14
Command Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15 IBM 2390 Plus emulation control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-16
Contacting Customer Support
iv Contents
Glossary
Index
Contents v
Printer Parts
control panel
ribbon cartridge
print head
edge guide
paper guide
paper thickness lever
power switch
paper support
sprocket units
parallel interface
printer cover
knob
paper release lever (LQ-680 only)
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Font button
Selects the font.
Condensed button
Turns on and off the condensed mode.
Reset
When you press both the Font and Condensed buttons simultaneously, the printer clears its buffer and return to its default settings.
Tear Off/Bin button (LQ-680)
●Advances continuous paper to the tear-off position.
●Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position to the top-of-form position.
●Selects a cut-sheet feeder bin.
●Turns on the card mode to print on postcards and envelopes.
Tear Off/Bin lights (LQ-680)
●f f when continuous paper is in the tear-off position.
●o n when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected.
●n o when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected.
●n n when the printer is in the card mode.
Pause button
Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. When pressed for three seconds, turns on the *micro adjust mode. To turn off, press again.
Pause light
●On when the printer is paused.
●Flashes when the printer is in the *micro adjust mode.
●Flashes when the print head has overheated.
Paper Out light
●On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or paper is not loaded correctly.
●Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred.
LQ-680 |
LQ-680Pro |
Paper Source button & lights (LQ-680Pro) |
*Micro Adjust mode |
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Select a paper source. See Chapter 2. |
When you hold down the Pause button for three |
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Tear Off/Special Paper button (LQ-680Pro) |
seconds, the printer enters the micro adjust mode. In |
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this mode, you can press the LF/FFD and Load/EjectU |
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● Advances continuous paper to the tear-off |
buttons to adjust the top-of-form or tear-off position. See |
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position. |
Chapter 2. |
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● Feeds continuous paper backward from |
LF/FF button |
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the tear-off position to the |
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top-of-form position. |
● Feeds paper line by line when pressing shortly. |
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● Turns on the card mode or envelope mode. |
● Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper |
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Tear Off/Special Paper lights (LQ-680Pro) |
to the next top-of-form position when held down. |
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Load/Eject button |
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● f f when continuous paper is in the tear- |
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off position. |
● Loads a single sheet of paper. |
●o n when the printer is in the card mode. ● Ejects a single sheet of paper if a sheet is loaded.
●n o when the printer is in the envelope ● Loads continuous paper from the standby position.
mode. |
● Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby |
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position. |
Getting to Know Your Printer
Your EPSON® LQ-680/LQ-680Pro 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design.
Features include:
The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms with one original and up to five copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards
High-speed printing of up to 413 cps (characters per second) at 10 characters per inch
Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility for Microsoft® Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000 and NT 4.0, that lets you check the status of your printer quickly and easily, and other software. In addition, many other options are available to suit your individual needs.
Getting to Know Your Printer 1
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.
Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Unplug the printer before cleaning, and clean it with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself.
2 Getting to Know Your Printer
Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; or if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot. K Turn off the printer and let it cool for a few minutes
before you touch any printer part marked with this symbol.
If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and overcurrent protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 amp circuit breaker.
Getting to Know Your Printer 3
Print Head Caution Symbol
Kpart may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it.The symbol on the print head indicates that this
ENERGY STAR Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
This guide uses the following conventions:
wWarnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
4 Getting to Know Your Printer
Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Installing the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95,
2000, or NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1
or NT 3.5x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 For DOS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Unpacking the Printer
Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM, a Notice Sheet, and the following items:
power cord
printer
paper guide |
ribbon cartridge |
Note:
Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the country of purchase; be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location.
cCaution:
There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
1-2 Setting Up the Printer
You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials.
Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It should always be transported in its original packaging or equivalent materials.
Choosing a Place for the Printer
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer.
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.
Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive moisture or dust.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the power cord.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption of power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.
Setting Up the Printer 1-3
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper.
Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding.
If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:
Use a stand that supports at least 20 kg.
Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level.
If possible, secure the printer’s power cord and interface cable to a leg of the printer stand so they do not interfere with paper feeding.
1-4 Setting Up the Printer
Assembling the Printer
Attaching the paper guide
To attach the paper guide, slide the slots on the paper guide all the way onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below.
Plugging in the Printer
1.Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet.
wWarning:
It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.
Setting Up the Printer 1-5
3.If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer.
4.Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer has a standard IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface connection and an optional interface.
If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, try one of the Type B optional interfaces described in “Optional interface cards” on page A-21.
Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer using a parallel interface connector, or a ground wire connector.
1.Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2.Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface connector.
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1-6 Setting Up the Printer
3.Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.
4.If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below.
5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer.
Setting Up the Printer 1-7
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridges (S015016).
wWarning:
You may touch the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before proceeding.
1.Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on the both sides.
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3.The print head should be in the replacement position indicated by an indentation in the front metal plate, as shown below.
If it is not, close the printer cover and turn the printer on to move the print head to the replacement position. Wait a few seconds, then turn the printer off again and open the printer cover.
cCaution:
Following the steps below while the printer is turned on can damage the printer.
Setting Up the Printer 1-9
4.If a used ribbon cartridge is already installed, squeeze the tabs on each side of the cartridge, and pull the cartridge out of the printer. Properly dispose the used ribbon and cartridge.
5.Turn the ribbon-tightening knob on the new cartridge in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon.
6.Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches in the cartridge holder.
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7.Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots.
8.Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely.
9.Close the printer cover.
Note:
The printer pauses and cannot print when the printer cover is open.
Setting Up the Printer 1-11
Installing the Printer Software
After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the EPSON printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Your printer software includes:
Printer driver
The printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your printer. With it, you can make printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 and NT 4.0)
The EPSON Status Monitor 3 notifies you of printer errors and displays printer status information.
EPSON Remote! (a DOS-based printer setup utility)
The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from the computer screen. See “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” on page 3-20.
To install the printer software, see “Installing the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0” or “Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x” in this section. If you are using DOS, see “For DOS programs” on page 1-17.
1-12 Setting Up the Printer
Installing the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0
Follow the steps below to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0:
Note:
Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 may require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information.
If you wish to make a diskette version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, insert the CD and run the EPSETUP program. In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you are using the diskette version of the EPSON software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation.
If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps below.
If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, click Yes. If you click No, you must reinstall the printer driver as described below.
Installation time varies depending on your computer.
1.Make sure that the printer and computer are switched off.
2.Switch the PC on. Windows starts automatically. Then switch the printer on.
3.Insert the CD-ROM containing the printer software into the CD-ROM drive. TheAutoPlay function of the CD-ROM drive automatically starts the installation program on the CD-ROM.
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If the installation program does not start automatically, click on Start and then on Run. In the Run dialog box, enter the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive in the command line (e.g. E:\), followed by the command START.EXE (e.g. E:\START.EXE) and click on the OK button.
Note:
If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than "E", substitute the appropriate letter. The installation program starts. The subsequent procedure is menu-driven, i.e., you can select the relevant options from a list simply by clicking with the mouse. The remainder of the installation is automatic and you do not need to enter any more information.
4.Select the desired options and follow the on-screeen instructions.
5.After the printer software has been successfully installed, click on the button identified by a door icon to exit the installation program.
When you install the printer driver on Windows 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will also be installed.
For information on opening and using the software, see Chapter 3,
“Using the Printer Software.”
Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x
Follow the steps below to install the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x systems.
Note:
Installing the printer software on Windows NT 3.5x may require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information.
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1.Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open.
2.Insert the EPSON printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive.
Note:
If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can make a floppy disk version from which to install the printer software.
3.From the File menu, choose Run. The Run dialog box appears. In the Command Line box, type E:\START and click
OK.
Note:
If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than “E” , substitute the
The installation program starts. The subsequent procedure is menu-driven, i.e., you can select the relevant options from a list simply by clicking with the mouse. The remainder of the installation is automatic and you do not need to enter any more information.
4.Select the desired options and follow the on-screen instructions.
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5.After the printer software has been successfully installed, click on the button identified by a door icon to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications.
The installation program automatically selects the LQ-680/LQ- 680Pro as the default printer for Windows applications. For information on opening and using the software, see Chapter 3,
“Using the Printer Software.”
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For DOS programs
To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application.
Choose the EPSON LQ-680/LQ-680Pro printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program. If the list in your application does not include the LQ-680/LQ-680Pro printer, choose the first available printer from this list:
LQ-670
LQ-580/LQ-570e
LQ-2070/LQ-2080
LQ-2170/LQ-2180
LQ-870/LQ-1170
LQ-570/1070/570+/1070+
DLQ-3000/DLQ-3000+
DLQ-2000
LQ-1060
LQ-1050
LQ-2550
LQ-2500
Note:
If your application does not list a suitable alternative, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.
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Chapter 2
Paper Handling
Selecting a Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper source and paper types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Loading continuous paper with the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Removing continuous paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Using Continuous Multipart Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Using Overlapping Multipart Forms
(LQ-680Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Using Single-Sheet Multipart Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Using Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Using Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . . . . 2-26 Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Switching to continuous paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Using Micro Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Adjusting the loading position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Adjusting the printing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
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