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User’s Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

2. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it,

3. and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it.

Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or

other surface that may allow the printer to fall. Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These are

6. provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable

operation and protection from overheating. Placing the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register.

Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you

are not sure of the type of power available, consult your

dealer or local power company.

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 into the outlet, have an electrician replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not 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 the

ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating.

Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into

the wall outlet does not exceed

12.

Never push objects of any kind into your printer because

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts

that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

13.

Except as specifically explained in the user’s manual, do not

attempt to repair the printer yourself. This could expose

you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all

servicing in those compartments to service personnel.

14.

Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired

by a qualified service person under the following

conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

If liquid has been spilled into it

If it has been exposed to rain or water

amperes.

If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to normal operation.

If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating

a need for service.

FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

QConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate 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 the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

WARNING

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 Canadian Department of Communications.

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Tips for Printing on Single Sheets

When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one page onto the next.

These differences in print position are easy to adjust; you can simply change some of the settings in your application program as described below to get the right results.

When you install an application program, it normally asks you what printer you are using. Make sure you choose the correct printer. See Chapter 1 for, the right printer to choose.

Many programs include an option to set the maximum lines per page. If your program has a lines-per-page setting and

8.5

you are using

61;

for

A4,

try

Note:

Tofind the right lines-per-page settingfor paper that is not

create

a test document using your application

and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file

1 to

66.

When you print yourfile, notice the last number printed on

the first page. This is your maximum lines-per-page setting.

ll-inch

65.

paper, set the lines per page to

8.5

12,

program. Set

numbered lines from

your top

If your program doesn’t have a lines-per-page setting, try decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin, or both, until you get the results you want.

You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a

standard

inches

Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using

single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose

single sheets.

8.5

ll-inch

(10.5

inches for

page, try setting the form length at

A4).

Introduction

Features

Options

HowtoUseThisManual Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

About Your Ink Jet Printer

A few precautions Choosing the right paper

Unpacking the Printer

Attaching the paper support and the paper separators Choosing a Place for the Printer Plugging in the Printer Installing the Ink Cartridge Loading Paper in the Paper Feeder Testing the Printer Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Setting Up Your Software Programs

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

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Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,

Tips on using the paper feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the loading position-Adjusting the print position

Loading paper manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor

Installing the push tractor Loading continuous paper Tips on using continuous paper Using the tear-off feature Removing the push tractor

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

Switching to single sheets Switching to continuous paper

Printing on Special Paper

Envelopes

Labels

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Printing on envelopes

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Chapter 3

Operating the Control Panel

Indicator lights Buttons

Selecting Character Fonts

Scalable fonts Condensed printing

Using the Default-Settings Mode

Default settings descriptions

Changing the default settings

Optional Interface Cards

Installing an interface card The

Using the Printer

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Character table -Auto print direction Continuous-paper page length Skip-over-perforation -Network interface mode

-Mixed text/graphics mode -Auto line feed Auto interface selection - Auto interface wait

time -Tear off

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Selecting a baud rate -Handshake timing Error handling

serialinterface card

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3-11 3-15 3-16 3-17

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Maintenance and Transportation

Replacing the ink cartridge Cleaning the print head Cleaning the printer Transporting the printer

Troubleshooting

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Error indicators Power supply Printing

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Clearing a paper jam-Preventing paper feeding and paper jam problems

Appendix

Technical Specifications . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Printer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Printing-Paper-Mechanical-ElectricalEnvironmental-Safety approvals

Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Specifications and pin assignments-Interface timing

Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Default settings

Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

Sending printer commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

Using the command summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

General operation-Paper feeding--Page

format-Print position motion-Font

selection-

Font enhancement-Spacing-Character

handling-Graphics-Bit image

Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20

Glossary

Index

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Your new Epson printer is a quiet, high-speed printing.

48-nozzle

Features

Your printer offers the following features:

High print quality. Epson’s new ink jet technology delivers

crisp

360

dot-per-inch

Flexible paper handling. Use the built-in paper feeder to

100

load up to envelopes or single pages manually without removing the paper supply.

sheets automatically. You can also insert

(dpi)

ink jet printer, ideal for

text and graphics.

Wide range of paper size with

can print on paper up to A3 size: inches x manually insert paper up to x

16.5

Quiet printing. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet

working environment. Epson

adds scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. Compatibility. Supports the Epson

widely used in software written for other Epson printers. Convenience. Drop-in ink cartridge prints up to

(at

16.5

inches) using the paper feeder. You can

inches).

ESC /

2?’

This enhanced printer control language

1000

characters per page, using the Roman font)

136

printable columns. You

297

mm x

420

mm x

ESCI I@ commands

420

Introduction

(16.5

700

(11.7

inches

pages.

Options

The following options enable you to make full use of your printer.

Push-Tractor Unit

With this option you can print on continuous paper as well as single sheets. See Chapter 2 for details.

Interface Cards

Optional interface cards, including one for available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel interface. See Chapter 3 for details.

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How to Use This Manual

Here’s what you’ll find in this book:

Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer.

It also describes printing a self test and configuring your software for the printer. These instructions include basic directions regarding the ink, paper, and placement of the printer; be sure to read and follow these instructions carefully.

are

Chapter 2 explains paper handling. It contains instructions

on using the optional push tractor and printing on special paper.

Chapter 3 covers operating the control panel, changing

printer settings, the use of options, and maintenance and troubleshooting.

The Appendix includes printer specifications, commands,

and character tables. A glossary of printer terms and an index are included at

the end.

2 Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

Cautions

Notes

contain important information and

of your printer.

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

usefu?

tips on the operation

Where to Get Help for United States Users

Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers.

Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson

Reseller or Service Center

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of Epson products

ConnectionSM

(800) 922-8911:

Information on

Sales of the

comprehensive information on Epson technical information library fax service

Product literature with technical specifications on our

current and new products Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and

accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations

ESC/

P 2 drivers for your software

ESC

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Introduction 3

Chapter

Setting Up

About Your Ink Jet Printer

A few precautions Choosing the right paper

Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-5

Attaching the paper support and the paper separators . . .

Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , l-7

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Ink Cartridge

Loading Paper in the Paper Feeder . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . l-13

Testing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-15

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . l-17

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Setting Up Your Software Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-18

Setting Up the Printer 1-1

About Your Ink Jet Printer

If you’re new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from dot matrix or laser printers. Two noticeable benefits of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing.

An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, high-quality print results. When you use the right paper, you get the crisp, sharp printouts usually associated with laser printers. And the ink cartridge inside your printer is easier to replace and more affordable than the toner cartridges used by lasers.

Inside the ink jet print head, tiny spray units, or jets, draw ink

from the cartridge and then propel it onto the page in the form of characters or graphics. Because the print head doesn’t strike the page as it prints, an ink jet printer is much quieter than an

impact dot-matrix printer.

A few precautions

Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to read through the following list of precautions to operate your ink jet printer safely and efficiently.

LI Cl

1-2

The ink cartridge contains ethyl alcohol. Under normal

circumstances, it will not come out of the cartridge. If leakage occurs, however, make sure ink does not come in contact with your skin or eyes. If it does get on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them with plenty of water and contact a physician.

Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp

or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise.

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Setting Up the Printer

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in poor print quality.

Do not use an ink cartridge beyond its rated life expectancy. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the cartridge carton.

Do not shake an ink cartridge. Shaking or swinging an ink cartridge may cause leakage of ink.

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing.

Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped, and do not remove the ink cartridge.

Before you turn off the printer, make sure that the print head is capped. (It is capped when it is in the far right position as shown below.) The printer caps the print head when no data is received for several seconds; you can also cap the print head by pressing the

PAUSE

button.

Setting Up the Printer

1-3

Choosing the right paper

One of the keys to getting great results with your ink jet printer is selecting the right paper. With paper that is too absorbent, the ink can bleed slightly, causing characters to blur. With paper that is to dry and may smear easily.

The finish and thickness of the paper are also important. Avoid paper that has a rough finish or a slick, coated finish. Also, avoid paper that is too thick or too thin. See the paper

specifications in the Appendix for more information.

Most correspondence-quality paper works in your printer without problems. However, it is a good practice to test any

paper or envelopes in your printer before buying large quantities.

To test a supply of paper, perform the self test using a single sheet from the package and check the paper to determine which gives you the best quality printing. If the ink does not bleed or smear, the paper should be suitable for use with your printer.

not

absorbent enough, the ink may take too long

the

results. Test both sides of

Because the drying speed for the ink depends on the pattern being printed, the type of paper used, and the temperature and humidity, some smudging or streaking may occur under certain conditions. If the ink does not dry quickly enough, try removing

Note:

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1-4

Ink jet printers paper. Keep unused paper in its original packaging material and

store it in a cool, d y place.

conditions only. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, as

well as cause paper jams and other problems.

problems, switch to a higher grade qf paper.

Setting Up the Printer

sheets

one at a time as they finish printing.

are

particularly sensitive to the condition of your

Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity

you encounter

Unpacking the Printer

Your printer box should include these items:

Printer

Ink cartridge

Power cord

Notice sheet

In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location.

You must remove all packing and protective materials packed with your printer before you can set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (inserted in your printer) to remove these materials.

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Paper support

Caution:

It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the printer’s voltage matches your

electrical

outlet. lf not, con&t your dealer.

Setting

Paper separator

the Printer

1-5

Attaching the paper support and the paper separators

You should install the paper support and the paper separators before you begin using the printer. To install, follow the steps below.

Attach the paper support. Grasp the paper support and place the right end notch over the mounting post of the printer. Then, push the left notch onto the left mounting post.

Attach the paper separators. Hold the first paper separator upright and push the tips into the notches. Then lower the paper separator. Repeat for the second paper separator.

1-6

Setting Up the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

When selecting a location for your printer, follow these guidelines:

Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. If the printer is tilted or at an angle, it cannot operate properly.

Place the printer close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily.

Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance. Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid

changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light sources, or heat generating devices.

Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power

cord. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers. Also, avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause

fluctuations in line voltage. 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. When you use continuous paper, make sure the paper path

is not obstructed. See Chapter 2 for details. If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:

Use a stand that supports at least

17.2

(38 lbs.).

Setting Up the Printer

1-7

Never use a stand that tilts the printer. It should always be kept level.

Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding; secure them to a leg of the stand if possible.

Plugging in the Printer

Make sure that the power switch is turned off. It is off when the “G” side of the switch is pressed down.

1-8

Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source.

Caution:

It is not possible to change the printer‘s voltage. If the rated voltage and dealerfor assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.

If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the back of the printer.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

Setting Up the Printer

your

outlet voltage do not match, contact your

Installing

the Ink Cartridge

Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to print about pages. The exact number of pages a single cartridge can print varies according to the amount of text and graphics on each

page.

Warning:

The first time you use your new printer, you need to charge the

The ink cartridge is a self-contained unit. Under ordinary use, ink will not leakfrom the cartridge. contact with skin and eyes. lf ink gets into them immediately with plenty physician. Wash all traces of inkfrom

water. lf irritation occurs, contact a physician.

ink delivery system with ink. You need to perform this operation only once.

Install the ink cartridge as follows:

Note:

Do not open the ink cartridge package until just before you install the cartridge, OY the ink may dry up.

ink does come out, avoid

your

water and contact a

your

skin with soap and

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eyes,fIush

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Hold down both the on the printer. Release the buttons after the printer starts initializing; the print head then moves to the ink cartridge replace position.

ALT

and

PAUSE

buttons while you turn

Setting Up the Printer

1-9

Open the printer cover.

Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp towards you to open

4. it.

1-10

Setting

the

Printer

Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and

remove it from the protective cardboard. Make sure to remove the tape seal from the ink cartridge.

Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case.

Setting Up the Printer

1-11

Push the ink cartridge clamp towards the back of the printer

to secure the cartridge.

Caution:

Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or

remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new The cartridge may

Press the It takes about one minute.

ALT

button again to charge the ink delivery system.

bec&e

unusable otherwise.

one.

1-12

The PAUSE

when the ink charging has finished.

Caution:

Do not is complete.

Close the printer cover.

Setting Up the Printer

light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off

turn

offor reset the printer until

the

ink-charging cycle

After you charge the ink delivery system, you can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. You can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper

feeder or by feeding a sheet manually. This section describes

loading paper in the paper feeder.

Open the paper feeder cover while holding up the lever on

Slowly slide the right edge guide as far to the left as it will go, and align it to the guide mark. Then adjust the left edge guide to match the width of your paper. You may also use

the guide mark for A4 size paper (or letter /legal size paper

for the U.S. version). When you load paper

420

(16.5

inches) wide, move the right edge guide as far to the right as it will go.

C : Letter landscape

D :A4 landscape

E : Legal landscape

landscape

F :

420.mm wide paper

Setting Up the Printer

1-13

Move the center support to the center of both edge guides.

3. When you load paper in the landscape direction, adjust the center support until you can see the paper size you are using through the cutout in the center support.

Fan a stack of paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the

4. edges. While aligning the paper’s edges with the edge guides, insert it with the printable surface face down all the

way into the paper feeder until it meets resistance.

Note:

The paperfeeder holds up to

I6-lb. paper). Do not load paper higher than the mark on the edge

guide.

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Setting Up the Printer

100

sheets (the maximum for 64-g/m’ or

Close the paper feeder cover.

When you send data to the printer or when you run the self

test,

the

printer advances the paper to the loading position and

starts printing.

Now you are ready to run the self test. For more about printing with the paper feeder, be sure to read “Tips for Using the Paper Feeder” in Chapter

Testing

the

Printer

When using the paper feeder, the self test begins by printing on the first and last lines of page

this allows the printer to measure the page length. Then the printer prints character samples on page

Note:

Use paper at least 360 mm

prints directly on the platen and shortens your printer life. The paper

feeder holds up to

paper).

200

(14

inches) wide; otherwise, the print head

sheets (the maximum for 64-g/m’ or

Follow these steps to run the self test:

Make sure the printer is turned off.

While holding down the

LOAD/EJECT

button (draft mode), turn on the printer.

FONT

button

(LQ

mode) or the

The printer loads a sheet of paper from the paper feeder and begins the self test. It prints on the first and last lines of page 1 to measure the page length. Then the printer prints

character samples on page

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1-15

In LQ mode, the printer prints characters in each font, in the order the fonts appear on the control panel. Here is part of a typical self test:

Courier

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

'"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;(=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS "#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST~ #$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU' $%I&'()*+,-./0123456789 %&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU~ &R?2;)n*;,-./O123456789.,

'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~]"_‘abcdefghi~ ()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[U*'_'abcdefghij

)*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO~RSTUVWXYZN*~abcdefghij~

The test continues until the paper in the paper feeder runs

3. out or you press the the

PAUSE

button. To resume the test, press the

PAUSE

:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVl

.*<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX

button. To stop the test, press

PAUSE

button again.

1-16

To end the self test, press the

and then press the

LOAD/EJECT

Turn off the printer.

Setting Up the Printer

PAUSE

button to stop printing

button to eject the paper.

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If the self test prints correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. You need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to the printer’s built-in parallel interface.

Follow these steps:

Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface

connector.

Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector above the interface connector.

Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.

Setting Up the

Printer 1-17

Setting

Up Your Software Programs

Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the software can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers.

To take full advantage of your printer’s features, including ESC/P 2, If none of these is listed, contact your software manufacturer

for an update that includes one of these. Until you receive an update, choose another printer as close to the top of the list as possible.

choose one of the

ESC/P

2 printers on the list below.

Stylus Stylus SQ-870/1170 LQ-870/1170 LQ-570/1070

If none of these printers is listed among your software’s options, select the first one available from the following: EX, FX,

printer. After you select the most appropriate printer as described

above, you may want to create and print a sample file with the fonts and formats that you use most often. Printing the sample file shows you how the printer works with your software.

If the printing results are not what you expect, see

“Troubleshooting” in Chapter 3 or consult your computer or

software manual.

1000 800

LX, RX,

ESC/P

MX,

Epson printer, Standard printer, and Draft

SQ-850/2550 SQ-850+/ 1050+

LQ-550/1010 LQ-2550 LQ-8OO/lOOO

LQ-1500

ESC/P

LQ,

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Setting

Up the &inter

Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Printing on Single Sheets

Tips on using the paper feeder Loading paper manually

Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor

Installing the push tractor Loading continuous paper Tips on using continuous paper Using the tear-off feature Removing the push tractor

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .

Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing on Special Paper

Envelopes Labels.

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Paper Handling

2-1

Printing on Single Sheets

You can load single sheets up to using the built-in paper feeder or the manual insertion slot.

420

(16.5

inches) wide

Tips on using the paper feeder

For the steps on using the paper feeder, see “Loading paper in the paper feeder” in Chapter give you the best performance when loading paper with the paper feeder.

Load paper into the paper feeder before you turn on the

printer or send data. When the printer receives data from the computer, it loads a single sheet and begins to print.

If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, reload

the paper feeder and then press the continue printing.

Press the

of loaded paper. You can switch to either manual loading or to the optional

push tractor without removing the paper supply from the paper feeder. For details, see “Loading paper manually” or

“Switching to continuous paper” later in this chapter.

LOAD/EJECT

Following the tips below will

LOAD/EJECT

button if you need to eject a sheet

button to

If the ink does not dry fast enough, try removing sheets

one at a time as they finish printing.

The default page length for paper loaded from the paper

feeder is 61 lines (letter-size paper) or 65 lines paper). You can change it using your software or printer commands, if necessary. See the Appendix for more about printer commands.

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Paper Handling

(A4-size

Because most software takes care of the top and bottom margins, you should usually adjust the margins by using your software, taking the printer’s default loading position into account.

You can use the printer’s micro-feed feature to adjust the paper loading position or to adjust the current print position during a print job. See below.

Adjusting the loading position

The loading position is the position of the paper when the printer loads it. If printing is too high or low on the page,

change the loading position with the micro-feed feature.

Make sure the printer is turned on.

Load a sheet of paper from the paper feeder by pressing the

LOAD/EJECT

Open the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.

As soon as the paper is loaded, hold down the and press the the loading position up l/180 inch, or the move the loading position down l/180 inch. Continue pressing the appropriate button until you reach the position you want.

button.

ECONOMY/CONDENSED

button to move

FONT

ALT

button

button to

Close the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.

Send data from the computer to start printing.

The printer has a minimum and maximum loading position. If you try to move the loading position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving.

When the paper reaches the factory-set loading position,

the printer beeps. Use the factory setting as a reference

point when adjusting the loading position.

Paper Handling

2-3

The pointer on the print head indicates the base line of

printed characters. (You may have to experiment a few times to get the results you want.)

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When you adjust the loading position for single-sheet

3a.xw 3a.xw

paper, the printer remembers the new position only until you turn off the power. The loading position returns to the factory setting when the power is turned on again.

Adjusting the print position

The print position is the position on the page where the print

head is currently printing. If you want to change the current

vertical print position, you can use the micro-feed feature as

follows:

Press the comes on.

Hold down the

ECONOMY/CONDENSED

adjust the print position on the page.

PAUSE

button to stop printing; the

ALT

button and press the

(up) or

FONT

(down) button to

PAUSE

light

Press the have to experiment a few times to get the results you want.)

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Paper Handling

PAUSE

button again to resume printing. (You may

Note:

(0.31

The printer has a limit-S.0 mm can move the vertical print position backwards using micro feed. Feeding stops when you reach this limit.

inches)-to the

amount

Loading paper manually

You can load single sheets of paper or envelopes from the manual feed slot without removing the paper supply from the paper feeder.

You can use the manual feed slot to load single sheets of paper

from

182

(7.2

inches) to

long. When you load paper manually, you can use the printer’s

micro-feed feature, just as when you load paper from the paper feeder.

Follow these steps to load a single sheet in the manual feed

slot:

Turn on the printer. Lower both sides of the page eject guide.

420

(16.5

inches) wide and

you

Note:

Ifa

sheet of paper is in the slot before you turn on the printer, the

paper is ejected with nothing printed.

Paper Handling

2-5

Insert a single sheet of paper into the slot until it meets resistance, aligning the right edge of the paper with the arrow mark on the printer. When you use paper (16.5

inches) wide, align the right edge of the paper with

the right end.

The printer loads the sheet.

Note:

the sheet does

eject it. Then try loading if again.

not

load straight, press the

LOAD/EJEClbutton

420

Send data from the computer to start printing.

When the printer finishes printing, it ejects the sheet. If the sheet does not come all the way out, press the

LOAD/EJECT

button.

Press the

LOAD/EJECT

button or send data to the printer without inserting a sheet into the manual slot to switch back to the paper feeder. The page eject guides raise automatically. The printer then loads a sheet of paper from the paper feeder.

Note:

the ink does not dry fast enough, fry removing sheets one af a time

as theyfinish printing.

Paper Handling

Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor

You can use the optional push tractor to print on continuous paper from

102

mm (4 inches) to

406

(16

inches) wide.

Installing the push

Warning:

Be careful not to touch the part of the access panel or push

tractor that fits inside the printer.

Make sure the printer is turned off. Then insert your fingers into the cutouts on both sides of the access panel; pull straight back on the top of the cutouts to remove the access panel from the printer.

Push the release lever of the tractor down to the single-sheet position.

tractor

Paper

Handling

2-7

Grasp both ends of the tractor and push it into the printer, as shown below, until it locks in place.

Loading continuous paper

Place the supply of continuous paper behind the printer so that the printer feeds the paper smoothly. Make sure the paper path is not obstructed, and allow the printed pages to be stacked in front of the printer. See below for an illustration of proper paper placement.

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Paper Handling

2. Release the sprocket units by raising the sprocket-lock levers. Align one sprocket unit with the mark as shown below. Slide the other sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.

3. Position the center support midway between the two sprocket units.

Open both sprocket covers.

Paper Handling

2-9

Fit the first four holes of the paper over the sprocket pins,

and then close the sprocket covers.

Slide the left sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then lower the sprocket-lock levers until they lock into place.

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Paper Handling

Raise the release lever to the continuous-paper position.

Raise the paper separators and remove them.

Lower both sides of the page eject guide as shown on page 2-5.

Turn on the printer. When it receives data, it advances

the paper to the loading position and starts printing.

Tips on using continuous paper

Follow the tips below for the best performance when printing on continuous paper.

If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, attach

additional paper to the push tractor and press the

LOAD/EJECT

button to continue printing.

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2-11

You can switch to single sheets without removing the paper supply from the push tractor. For instructions, see “Switching to single sheets” later in this chapter.

You can use the printer’s micro-feed feature to adjust the position, just as when you load single sheets. The printer remembers this new position even after you turn it off. See page

2-3.

When you turn on the printer with paper loaded, it

reverses the paper to the paper-park position and then advances it to the next page. To keep the loading position accurate, remove any printed sheets before you turn off printer .

Using the tear-off feature

After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off feature to advance paper to the tear-off edge of the printer. You can then easily tear off printed sheets. When you resume printing, the printer feeds paper back to the loading position. This feature lets you save paper that would normally be lost between documents.

the

To use the tear-off feature, turn the tear-off mode on using the default-settings mode as described in Chapter

The printer advances paper to the tear-off position only when the printer receives a full page of data or a form-feed command and no more data is received for three seconds.

Caution:

Never use the tear-offfeature with labels. When fed backward, labels may come off the backing and jam the printer.

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Paper Handling

When you use labels,

using the

defrzult-settings

alzuays

turn the tear-off mode off

mode.

If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position as follows:

Make sure the paper is in the tear-off position.

While holding down the

ECONOMY/CONDENSED

ALT

button, press the

(up) or

FONT

(down) button to

adjust the position. The printer remembers the new

position even after you turn it off.

Tear off any printed pages.

Note:

The printer has a minimum and maximum tear-offposition.

you try to move the printer beeps and the paper stops moving.

tear-ofiposition

beyond these limits, the

U When the paper reaches the

printer beeps. Use the factory setting as a reference point when adjusting the

tear-oflposition.

factory-set

Removing the push tractor

Tear off any printed pages. Press the feed the paper backward out of the printer and into the paper-park position. Remove the paper from the push tractor.

Caution:

Never feed labels printer, see “Labels“ later in this chapter.

Make sure you tear offyour printed document before

feeding paper

time may cause a paper jam.

Turn off the printer. Attach the paper separators as shown on page l-6.

Lower the release lever to the single-sheet position.

backzuard.

tear-off position, the

LOAD/EJECT

To remove labels from the

Reverse feeding several pages at a

button to

Paper Handling

2-13

Pull up on both levers on the sides of the bottom of the tractor and pull the tractor out of the printer.

Replace the access panel.

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single

Sheets

When using the push tractor, you can easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper.

Switching

To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the

steps below.

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Paper Handling

single sheets

If any printed sheets remain in the printer, tear off the printed pages.

Press the continuous paper backward to the paper-park position.

Caution:

Move the release lever to the single-sheet position.

Note:

the

prilz ter

button to

thcrz

lower the lever again.

Attach the paper separators as shown on page l-6.

The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it loads a single sheet from the paper feeder or manual feed slot.

LOAD/EJECT

Always tear offpaper before back-feeding; back-feeding too

many sheets can cause a paper jam.

Nezler

back-feed labels. Labels call easily come qf their

backing and jam the printer.

beeps, raise the release lever and press the LOA D/EJECT

feed

the paper

button. The printer feeds the

backwnrds

to the paper-park position. You can

Switching

to continuous paper

To switch from single sheets back to continuous paper, follow the steps below.

If a single sheet is in the paper path, press the button to eject it.

Raise the release lever to the continuous-paper position.

Note:

the

pri/l

ter

beeps, lower the release leuer and press the

LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper. Then raise the lever again.

Paper Handling

LOAD/EJECT

2-15

Remove the paper separators as shown on page

The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it loads continuous paper from the push tractor and begins to print.

2-11.

Printing on Special Paper

In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes and labels.

Envelopes

You can load the following envelope sizes from the manual feed slot.

No. 6 envelope, No. 10 envelope,

166

240

(6.5

inches) x 92 mm

(9.5

inches) x

104

(3.6

Printing on envelopes

You can use the manual feed slot to print on individual envelopes.

Turn on the printer and open the printer cover.

Turn the paper-thickness lever clockwise as far as it will go

Close the printer cover.

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Paper Handling

inches)

(4.1

inches)

Lower both sides of the page eject guide.

Insert an envelope with the wide end entering the printer first, printable side face-up, until it meets resistance. The printer then loads the envelope to the print position.

Send data from your computer. The printer ejects the envelope when it finishes printing.

Note:

Make sure printable area of the envelope. See the Appendix for details.

your software keeps the printing entirely within the

Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions.

the ink is not dryingfast enough,

a time as they finish printing.

switch back to the paper feeder, turn the paper-thickness

try removing envelopes

one at

lever counterclockwise as far as it will go. Then press the

LOAD/EJECT

button to load from the paper feeder.

Paper Handling

2-17

Labels

Only use labels mounted on a continuous backing sheet with tractor sprocket holes. Do not try to print labels on single sheets; labels on a shiny backing sheet may not feed properly.

You load labels the same way as continuous paper, except you turn the paper-thickness lever clockwise as far as it will go.

Caution:

To remove labels from the printer, follow the steps below.

Neverfeed labels button. They printer.

I-1

Make sure the tear-off mode is set to settings mode

Use labels under normal operating conditions only because

they are sensitive to extreme temperature and humidity. Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they

c-l

nmy

jam zclhen

backzoard

call

easily peel off the backing and jam the

when

you resume printing.

by pressing the LOAD/EJECT

offin

the default

using labels.

Tear off the labels at the rear of the printer.

Press the

button to advance the remaining labels out of the printer.

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Paper Handling

LOAD/EJECT

button while holding down the

ALT

Operating the Control Panel

Indicator lights Buttons

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Selecting Character Fonts

Scalable fonts

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Condensed printing

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Using the Default-Settings Mode

Default settings descriptions Changing the default settings

Optional Interface Cards

Installing an interface card The

C82305*/C82306*

serial interface card

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Maintenance and Transportation

Replacing the ink cartridge Cleaning the print head Cleaning the printer Transporting the printer

Troubleshooting

Error indicators Power supply Printing Paper handling

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Using the Printer

3-1

Operating the

Control

Panel

The printer control panel gives you easy control over most

common printer operations. It consists of indicator lights and

buttons. You can also change the default settings with this panel. See

“Changing the default settings” on page

0 DATA 0

PAPERour

3-11.

Indicator

lights

The indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer and give information about error conditions. See “Troubleshooting” for details on errors.

PAUSE

On when printing is paused

FONT

Indicates the current font setting. These three lights go on and off when you press the

FONT

button. The font menu on the control panel tells you which font is selected. For instructions on selecting fonts, see page

3-2

Using the Printer

3-5.

CONDENSED

On when the condensed printing mode is selected. When this mode is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of selected fonts. See page

3-7

for more information.

ECONOMY

On when the economy printing mode is selected. When this mode is selected, the printer uses less ink. This mode is ideal for rough drafts and editing work.

INK OUT

On when the ink cartridge runs out of ink. It flashes when the ink is low. For instructions on replacing the ink cartridge, see page

3-18.

PAPER OUT

On when the printer runs out of paper. Rapid flashing indicates a paper jam.

DATA

On when data remains in the printer’s memory.

Note:

When the network interface mode is set to on in the default settings mode, data may be present in the printer’s buffer even though the

printer is not continuously printing. Always make sure the

light is off before turning

ojf

the printer.

DATA

Buttons

RESET

Clears the printer’s buffer and initializes the printer settings to their factory settings. See page A-10 for details.

PAUSE

Press this button to stop printing temporarily. Press it again to resume printing.

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3-3

LOAD/EJECT

Press this button to load paper. However, the printer normally loads paper automatically. When single-sheet paper is in the loading position, the printer ejects the sheet when you press this button. When continuous paper is in the loading position or tear-off position, the printer feeds the paper backward to the paper-park position.

If you have been printing from the manual feed slot, pressing this button switches paper loading back to the paper feeder.

FONT

Press this button to cycle through the font choices on the font

menu. The

FONT

lights indicate

the

current selection.

ECONOMY/CONDENSED

Press this button to select economy or condensed printing. The indicator lights indicate which mode is on.

ALT

Hold down this button for several seconds to move the print head to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused.

The

ALT

button also alters the functions of the other buttons.

Hold down the

ALT

button and press another button to

perform the following functions:

PRINT HEAD CLEANING (ALT + PAUSE)

Starts the print head cleaning cycle. See “Cleaning the Print

page

3-20

Head”

LF/FF

(ALT + LOAD/EJECT)

for details.

Press this button briefly to feed the paper forward one line. Hold this button down to eject a single sheet or to advance continuous paper to the top of button to feed continuous paper from the paper-park position to the loading position.

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Using the Printer

page. You can also use this

MICRO FEED: (ALT

+ FONT)

Feeds paper forward in I/180-inch increments.

(ALT +ECONOMY/CONDENSED)

Feeds paper backward in l/180-inch increments. See page

2-3

for details.

Selecting Character Fonts

Your printer has eight built-in character fonts including two new Epson fonts: Epson Roman T and Epson Roman T is similar to the Times’” font; Helvetica?” )

The draft font of your printer has an excellent appearance

compared with draft fonts in other printers. It uses fewer dots per character than the other fonts to increase printing speed.

This allows you to print good quality documents for rough

drafts and editing work.

Sans

Serif H. (The

Sans

Serif H is similar to

Press the

the control panel. The three

(o), or flash

FONT

button to select from the eight fonts listed on

FONT

lights come on

(5)

to indicate the active font.

(O),

Note:

Roman T and Sans Serif spacing only.

Font selections you make in your software usually override these

control panel selections. For best results, use your software to

select fun

ts.

Hfon ts

are available in proportional

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or go off

3-5

The table below lists the available fonts and shows how the

FONT

lights appear for each selection.

FONT

bdifj

i 000

0.0 1 0 0 0 1 Epson

/ 0 0 0 1 Epson Roman

000

0.0

0 on 0 off 6 flashing

Fonts

Draft

Epson Courier Epson Roman T

Sans

Serif H

Samples

ABCDEFGhi

ABCDEFGhijklm0123456789

1 ABCDEFGhijklmOl23456769

1 ABCDEFGhijklm0123456789

Epson Sans Serif Epson Prestige Epson Script

ABCDEFGhi

ABCDEFGhijklmOl23456789

A8CDEFGhijklm0123456789

klmOl23456789

klmO123456789

Scalable fonts

The size of the Roman, fonts can be selected from 8 to by using your software or by sending an See the documentation that came with your software for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts. See the Appendix for a list of

Sans

Serif, Roman T, and

points in

ESC/P

2 commands.

2-point

ESC/P

2 command.

Sans

Serif H

increments

3-6

Roman

Epson

Epson Epson Epson

Roman T

Epson Epson

Sans

Serif

Epson

Sans

Serif H

Epson Epson Epson Epson

Using the Printer

Epson Epson Epson

Epson

Condensed printing

Condensed printing reduces the size of characters to approximately more characters to fit on a line. This is useful for spreadsheets and other software that needs to print the maximum amount of information on a page.

You can condense most fonts by pressing the

ECONOMY/CONDENSED

Epson

Sans

percent of their normal width, allowing

button. (Epson Roman

Serif H, and

15-cpi

printing cannot be condensed.)

The printout below shows condensed

This is 10

This is condensed 10

Note:

Ifyour

software controls characterfonts mode, you should select condensed mode through the software rather than with the control panel. Software or command settings usually override panel settings.

Using the

Your printer comes with a series of internal settings that control a variety of printer functions, such as print direction and you turn on the printer, they are called default settings.

The factory default settings are designed to meet most user’s needs, so you may not need to change them. The table below lists the features you can set in the default-settings mode.

For a detailed description of each setting, see “Default settings descriptions.” To change a setting, see “Changing the default settings” on page

Default-Settings

auto

line feed. Because these settings take effect each time

3-11.

cpi

printing.

cpi

printing.

Mode

lo-cpi printing.

nnd

cm select the condensed

Using the Printer

3-7

Settings

Options

Character table

Auto print direction Continuous-paper page

length Skip-over-perforation Network interface mode

Mixed text/graphics mode Auto line feed Auto interface selection Auto interface wait time Tear off

Available only in the European version

Available only in the North/South American version

Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark. Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain

PC437, PC850. PC860. PC863, PC865, PC853’. PC857”.

PC437 Greek’.

PC866’. PC852*, BRASCII’“, Abicomp”

,On,

Off

1 1 inches,

7016

On, Off On, Off On, Off On, Off On. Off

seconds, 30 seconds

On, Off

inches

inches,

PC851*, PC855*,

8.5

inches,

Note:

Most software controls the character table and auto line.feed. lf your software controls thesefeatures, you may never need to set them with the control panel.

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Using the Printer

Default settings descriptions Character

fable

Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text with the selected character table. When you select this feature, the font light on the control panel goes on or off to indicate the current selection.

Auto print direction

The printer ordinarily prints text prints graphics characters unidirectionally for precise vertical alignment.

When auto print direction is set to on, the printer switches between bidirectional (for text data) and unidirectional motion

(for graphics data). When this feature is set to off, the print

head motion is controlled by your software.

bidirectionally

for speed and

Continuous-paper page length

When you are printing on continuous paper, this feature lets you select from the four page lengths described in the table on page

3-15.

Skip-over-perforation

When this feature is on and you are using continuous paper,

the printer leaves a l-inch printable line on one page and the first printable line on the next page. This causes the printer to skip over the perforation between continuous sheets.

Most software takes care of the top and bottom margins. Do not turn on skip-over-perforation unless your software does

not provide these margins.

(25.4-mm)

margin between the last

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3-9

Adjust your top-of-form position with the micro-feed feature to get half of the margin at the bottom of one page and half at the top of the next page.

Network interface mode

If your printer is connected to a single computer, leave this feature off. If you want to use the printer in a network environment and share it among multiple computers, set this feature to on.

Note:

When this feature is set to on, data may be present in the printer‘s

buffer even though the printer is not continuously printing. Always

make sure the DATA light is off before turning off the printer.

Mixed text/graphics mode

This feature is for software that has problems printing scalable font text combined with graphics. Leave the mixed text/graphics mode set to off if you don’t notice any problems in your printout.

Auto line feed

When the auto line feed feature is on, each carriage return (CR) code is accompanied by a line feed text is unexpectedly double-spaced, set this feature to off. If text lines print on top of each other, set it to on.

(LF)

code. If your printed

Auto interface selection

This feature is necessary when an optional interface card is installed and interface cables are connected to both the parallel interface and the optional interface card.

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Using the Printer

When this feature is on, the printer determines which interface

receives data and then switches to that interface until the end of the print job (when no data is received from the selected interface for the amount of time specified by the Auto interface wait time). Usually, you should set this feature to on.

When this feature is set to off, the printer receives data only from the interface specified by the DIP switch on the optional interface card.

uto

interface wait time

This feature is necessary when the auto interface selection is set to on. If the data from the computer is not sent within the specified period, the printer new data. Otherwise, the printer receives data only from the

currently selected interface and ignores data from the other interface. You can set the time to either seconds.

Tear

of7

You can set this feature on to select tear-off mode. See “Using the tear-off feature” in Chapter 2 for information on tear-off mode. Use the tear-off feature only with continuous paper.

re-determines

the source of any

seconds or

Do not use the tear-off feature with labels.

Changing the default settings

You change the printer’s default settings using the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your selections.

Follow the steps below to make your changes:

Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

A4,

letter, or larger

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3-11

Hold down the

ECONOMY/CONDENSED

button and turn

on the printer to enter the default-settings mode. The printer loads a sheet of paper and prints a brief summary

and instructions. It instructs you to select the language that you want messages printed in (English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish).

Press the

language of your choice; then press the

FONT

button until the

FONT

lights indicate the

ALT

button to make

your selection.

Languages

English French German

Oon

off

After you press the

FONT

0e0 000

0.0

ALT

button, the printer prints the current default settings and the next instruction in the language you selected. Wait until printing is finished; then go to the next step.

To move to the feature you want to change, press the button until the

DATA, PAPER OUT,

and

INK OUT

ALT

lights

indicate the appropriate selection. For example, if you want to change the character table setting,

press the are off and the

ALT

button until the

INK OUT

DATA

light is on.

and

PAPER OUT

lights

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Next, press the

FONT

button to change the setting.

As you move from setting to setting, the

(0),

off

(o),

and flash

in the tables on page

Oon

l Off

flashing

(ie)

to show your selection, as indicated

3-14

and

3-15.

FONT

lights turn on

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make all of your changes.

6. To exit the default-settings mode, turn the printer off.

Note:

You may exit default-setting mode any time by turning off the

printer. Any changes you have made remain in effect until you change them again.

lf you

ulant

settings mode again and print the current settings. Turn the printer

to check the new default settings, enter the default-

qff

to exit without making

chatzges.

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Default-settings menu

Settings

FONT

Character table

Italic U.S.A

Italic France

Italic Germany

Italic U.K. Italic Denmark 1 Italic Sweden

Italic Italy Italic Spain 1 PC437 (USA, Standard Europe) PC850 (Multilingual) PC860 (Portuguese) PC863 (Canadian-French) PC865 (Norwegian) PC853 (Turkish)’

BRASCII

(Brazilian Portuguese)”

PC857 (Turkish)*

Abicomp (Brazilian Portuguese)**

PC437 Greek (Greek)’ PC851 (Greek)’ PC855

(Cyrillic)’

moo

0.0

0.0 000 000 000 060

<I,

000

.I, \I,

000

0.0

0.0 0@6 000 000

006

06*

.1,

000 066

.1,

.I,

3-14

PC866 (Russian)* PC852 (East Europe)’

Auto print direction

Off

Available only in the European version Available only in the North/South American version

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5.0

.I,

0.0

a.0

0.0

Default-settings menu

Continuous-paper page length

Settings

inches

8.5

inches

FONT

orno

0.0

\I,

7016

inches

Skip-over-perforation off

Network interface mode

Mixed text/graphics mode

Auto line feed

Auto interface selection

Off

on on

Off

Auto interface wait 30 seconds

time

Tear off

seconds

Off

000 orno

0.0

l @O

0.0

orno

0.0

Optional

You

Interface Cards

can

use optional interface cards to supplement your

printer’s built-in parallel interface. The Epson interface cards below are compatible with your

printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.)

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If you are unsure whether you need an optional interface or would like to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.

Model Numbers

C82305*/C82306* C82307*/C82308* C82310* C823

13*

C82312*

l The last digit varies by country

Names

Serial interface card 32 KB

Serial interface card

32 KB

Parallel interface card

32 KB

IEEE-488 interface card

LocalTalk interface card

Installing an Interface Card

Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. Removal of the interface card is the reverse of these steps.

Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable.

Remove the screws from the interface cover. Remove the interface cover.

Be sure to set any switches and jumpers on the card. See the interface card’s manual for details.

Note:

You can set the Auto in default-settings mode. See pages information.

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interface

selection and Auto interface wait time

3-10

and 3-Z 1 for mow

Slide the interface card along the slots

4. interface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure you fully insert the connector at the rear of the interface card into the printer’s internal socket.

Re-insert the optional interface.

the screws and tighten to complete installation of

both sides of the

The C82305 */C82306 * serial interface

To use the

below on selecting a baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, see the C82305*/C82306*

C82305*/C82306*

interface card manual.

interface card, see the sections

card

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Selecting a

You can select from the following baud rates: 300, 600, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600 and set the baud rate, see the bit-rate selection table in the C82305*/C82306*

baud

rate

19,200

bps (bits per second). When you

interface card manual.

When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the to 1 (MARK) to indicate that it cannot receive data. When the vacant area for data in the buffer increases to printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the

(SPACE) to indicate that it is ready to receive data.

512

DTR

bytes, the

flag to 0

Error handling

When the printer detects an error, it prints an asterisk

Maintenance

Replacing the ink

When the the ink cartridge is low. The printer continues printing until the cartridge is completely empty. When it is out of ink, the printer stops and the resume until you insert a new cartridge.

It’s a good idea to keep a spare ink cartridge on hand. Use Epson ink cartridge SO20025 to ensure proper operation and preserve the life of the print head. Other brands of ink may clog the print head or damage it.

and

cartridge

INK OUT

Transportation

light on the control panel flashes, the ink in

INK OUT

light stays on. Printing does not

256

flag

(*).

Follow these steps to remove the empty cartridge:

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Make sure the printer stops printing and both the and

PAUSE

Hold down the

lights stay on. Then open the printer cover.

ALT

button for several seconds and release

INK OUT

the button when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replace position.

Pull the ink cartridge clamp toward you to release the cartridge. (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it is easy to grasp.)

Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Warning:

The ink cartridge is self-contained to prevent leaks. However, if ink gets on water. Avoid touching your eyes. physician.

your hands, wash them thoroughly with soapy

irritation occurs, contact a

Turn to page l-11 and follow the instructions from step 5 on to install the new cartridge. After installing, make sure that

you

press the

PAUSE

button and that the

PAUSE

light is

turned off.

Note:

When you replace the cartridge, the printer does not recharge the ink,

delivery system again. However, the print head may start moving

the

printer performs normal maintenance procedures. This can take up

to 40 seconds to complete.

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Cleaning the print head

If print quality diminishes, use the printer’s built-in print-head cleaning cycle to ensure the nozzles are delivering ink properly. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines.

Follow these steps:

Make sure the printer is turned on and the If the

PAUSE

pause the printer.

Hold down the two seconds.

light is not on, press the

ALT

button and press the

PAUSE

light is on.

button to

button for

The cleaning cycle takes about 40 seconds. The flashes throughout the cycle and then stays on when cleaning cycle is finished.

Press the

Cleaning

the printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year.

Before you clean the printer, make sure the printer is turned off and remove any paper.

Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt. To clean the outer case, use a soft, clean cloth dampened with

mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside the printer.

If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth.

PAUSE

button to resume printing.

PAUSE

light

the

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Caution:

Never use alcohols or chemicals cm damage the components as well as the case.

ELI

Be careful roof to get wafer on the prinfcr mechanism or

clectrotzic

‘J

Do not

Do not spray the inside

umuitable dils cau

dealer or a qual$ied service person if lubrication is needed.

components.

use

a hard or abrasive brush.

fhimers

(If

the printer with lubricants;

damage the

to clean the prinfer; these

mchanism.

Contact your

Transporting the printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using a box and enough packing materials to prevent damage to your printer, as described below:

Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is capped in the far right position. If it is not capped, turn on the printer to cap it. Then, turn off the printer.

Remove the paper separators from the printer. Then, remove the paper support.

Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

Remove the paper from the paper feeder and attach the

protective material to the printer. Repack it in a box.

Caution:

3 Do mf

If the print quality is poor after transport, clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head.”

printer.

‘-I

renmue

the ink cartridge when you tramport your

Keep the printerflat in the box during transport.

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. Find your problem in this section and follow the recommended steps. If you cannot solve your problem using these instructions, contact your dealer or a qualified service person for assistance.

Error indicators

You can get information on problems you encounter by looking at the control panel. Check the lights on your printer and compare them to the list below. Follow the recommended steps to fix the error.

l off Oon

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flashing

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Paper end

No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper again.

Paper jam

The paper is jammed inside the printer. Follow the steps on

3-33.

page

Ink is low

The ink cartridge is almost out of ink. Get ready to replace the ink cartridge.

Ink is gone/No ink cartridge

The ink cartridge is empty or not installed. Replace the ink cartridge with a new one.

Fatal ink system error

Contact your dealer.

Cleaning/Charging

The printer is in the charging cycle or the cleaning cycle. This is not an error.

Release lever error

The release lever is in the wrong position. Move the release lever to the correct position.

Back feed/Eject error

The paper is too long. When using continuous paper, tear off any printed page before ejecting. Use paper that is within the specified size. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

Carriage error

A carriage error occurred. Turn off the printer. After a few seconds turn it back on again.

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Power supply

The printer does not work or control panel lights are off.

Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet.

Check that the n I “side of the power switch is pressed down to turn on the printer.

If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet.

Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether it is working.

The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off.

Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet.

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Printing

Printing stops and the

Printing is temporarily suspended. Press the

PAUSE

light is on.

PAUSE

button to

continue.

The

PAUSE

light is off but nothing prints.

Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure the interface cable is plugged in securely. Make sure your interface cable meets both the printer and computer specifications.

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints.

____

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Hold down the button and press the

PAUSE

button for two seconds to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” earlier in this chapter.

ALT

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Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics.

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Hold down the button and press the

PAUSE

button for two seconds to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” earlier in this chapter.

Set the Mixed text/graphics mode to on in the default-settings mode. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” earlier in this chapter.

Set the Network interface mode to on in the default-settings mode. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” earlier in this chapter.

The printed image is light or faint.

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Hold down the button and press the

PAUSE

button for two seconds to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” earlier in this chapter.

The paper-thickness lever may not be set correctly. The raised position is for envelopes and may cause faint printouts if used for plain paper. For details on the paper-thickness lever, see

“Printing on Special Paper” in Chapter

ALT

Your paper may be moist or damp. Ink jet printers are sensitive

to moisture absorbed by the paper. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment.

You may have selected the economy printing mode. To exit

this mode, press the the

ECONOMY

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ECONOMY/CONDENSED

light goes off.

button until

The printed image is blurred.

You may not be using the correct type of paper. See Chapter 1

for tips on choosing the right paper.

You may not be printing on the correct side of the paper. Test both sides to determine which side gives you the best print

quality. Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in

a damp or humid environment.

The typestyles or characters set with your software do not print.

Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer.

The font selected on the control panel does not print.

Your software settings may be overriding the control panel

setting. Check the font settings in your software.

The wrong characters are printed.

The wrong character table is selected. Change the character table as described in “Using the Default-Settings Mode” earlier in this chapter.

Printing starts too high or too low on the page.

Adjust the top margin using your software or use the printer’s micro-feed feature to make minor adjustments to the loading position. See “Tips on using the paper feeder” in Chapter

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All the text prints on the same line.

Set

Auto

line

feed to on in the default-settings mode so that the printer adds a line-feed to each carriage return. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” earlier in this chapter.

The text prints an extra blank line between each text line.

Set Auto line feed to off in the default-settings mode so that two line-feed signals are not sent. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” earlier in this chapter.

Line spacing is incorrect. Adjust the line-space setting with your software.

The printed page length is not what you expected.

The page length setting may not match the length of the paper loaded in the printer. Change the page length setting with your software to match the paper you are using. When using continuous paper, you can change the length in the default settings mode.

When using an optional interface card, the printer does not print or the printout is not what you expected.

The other interface may be selected by the Auto interface selection feature. Set Auto interface selection to off in the default settings mode; the DIP-switch setting on the optional interface board then selects the interface.

You may be trying to use an interface card or cable with the wrong specifications. Check the specifications to make sure you can use the interface card or cable with this printer.

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The computer and printer interface settings may not match. Make sure the settings on the computer and printer match.

The interface may have been disabled. Make sure that the switch near the interface connector is turned on.

Single sheets do not feed properly from the paper feeder.

Too many sheets are loaded in the paper feeder. Remove the paper from the paper feeder and reload the paper no higher than the mark on the edge guide.

The paper is too thick or too thin to be fed. Make sure the paper is within the specifications. Some paper types require manual feeding. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

Check that the release lever is in the single-sheet position when using the push tractor.

The paper-feeder cover may be opened. Close the paper-feeder

cover.

Paper may be jammed near the print head.

The printer loads more than one sheet at a time.

The paper is too thin. Make sure the paper is within the specifications. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

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The ejected paper is wrinkled.

The paper is too thin or is damp. Make sure the paper is within the specifications. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment.

Single-sheet paper does not fully eject.

Use the

LOAD/EJECT

button to eject the page.

The paper may be too long. Use paper that is within the specified size. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

Paper from the paper feeder is crooked.

The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper.

There may be too much paper on the paper support. Make sure that your paper is the proper size and quality. See

the Appendix.

When installing the push tractor, it does not lock in place.

The release lever is in the continuous paper position. Move the release lever to the single-sheet position.

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The lever inside the printer is in the wrong position as shown below.

Remove the printer cover and the push tractor. Raise the lever as shown below and do not move the lever afterwards.

After installing the push tractor, the release lever is locked.

When installing the push tractor, the release lever is in the wrong position. Remove the push tractor and lower the release lever to the single-sheet position. Then

re-install

the push

tractor.

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The push tractor does not feed the paper.

The release lever is in the wrong position. Move the release lever to the continuous-paper position.

The paper has come off the push tractor. Reattach the paper to the push tractor.

The lever inside the printer is in the wrong position. Remove the printer cover and the push tractor. Raise the lever as shown in illustrations above and do not move the lever afterwards.

Paper feeding of continuous paper is crooked or the paper jams.

Check that the release lever is in the correct position. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed by a cable or

some other object. Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter

(3.28

feet) of the printer.

Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned with each other. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are closed.

Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for the paper you are using. See page

2-16.

Check that the paper size and thickness is within the specified range. See the Appendix.

There may be slack in the paper. Adjust the position of the sprocket units.

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The continuous paper does not eject properly.

The page is too long. Tear off the paper and remove it from the printer. Use paper that is within the specified length range. See the Appendix.

The paper is jammed inside the printer.

Clearing u paper

To clear a paper jam follow the steps below:

Warning:

Be tractor thatfits inside the printer.

Open the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.

Pull the access panel straight out of the rear of the printer, as

shown below. When loading continuous paper, remove the push tractor.

jam

carefill not to touch the

part of

the access panel or push

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Pull the paper out gently. If the paper tears, make sure you remove any remaining pieces.

If the paper is caught in the paper ejection area, gently pull it

out of the printer.

Push the access panel back into the rear of the printer. When loading continuous paper, replace the push tractor. Close the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.

Preventing

paper feeding and paper jam problems

If you have frequent paper feeding or paper jam problems, refer to this checklist of corrective measures:

Use a higher-quality paper, one that is not too thin or rough. Some types of paper require manual feeding. See Chapter

Fan the stack of paper and then tap it on its edge to align it

before you load it.

Be sure that you do not load paper higher than the mark on the edge guide.

Try turning the stack of paper over in the paper feeder. Most packages of paper indicate the best side with an arrow on the end of the package. Make sure the best side is loaded face down.

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Appendix

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications Interface specifications Initialization

Command Summary

Sending printer commands Using the command summary

Character Tables , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20

............................

.......................

......................

........................

...................

.................

A-2 A-2 A-7 A-10

A-11 A-l 1 A-12

Appendix A-l

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications

Printing

Printing method: Drop on demand 48-nozzle ink jet matrix Printable columns and printing speed:

cpi:

characters per inch

cps:

characters per second

Maximum Resolution: Printing direction:

Line spacing:

Paper feed speed: 82

Input buffer:

A-2 Appendix

360

360 dpi

text and graphics

Bidirectional with logic-seeking for

text and graphics. (The auto print direction can be set in the default-setting mode.)

l/6 inch, l/8 inch, or programmable

in l/360-inch increments

milliseconds per l/6-inch line

2.2

inches/set. for continuous paper

64 KB

when Mixed text/graphics option in default-settings mode is set to ON

128 KB

when Mixed text/graphics option in default-settings mode is set to OFF

Character tables: North/South America:

Europe: Other countries:

Character sets:

1 italic and 7 graphics character tables 1 italic and

graphics character tables 1 italic and 5 graphics character tables

international character sets and

legal character set

Bitmap fonts:

Select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. See the command summary later in this chapter for a list of commands.

Scalable fonts:

Font

Epson

Roman 8

Epson

Sans

Serif

Epson Roman T Epson

Sans

Serif Ii

Paper

Single sheets (Paper feeder):

Min.

pnt.

18 18

Width Length Thickness Weight

Max.

pnt.

32 32

132 132

182

420

182

297

0.065

0.11

to 90 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb)

(7.1 (7.1

2 2

12Pt bpt

(0.0026

Increments

Pf Pf

16.5

11.7

Quality Bond paper, plain paper

1 I

inches)

0.0043

inches)

Appendix A-3

Single sheets (Manual insertion):

Width

Length

182

Thickness 0.065

Weight

to 90 g/m2 (14

Quality Bond Paper, plain paper

Use

90g/m2 (24

lb.) paper under normal temperature and

humidity conditions only.

Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions only. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, as well as cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.

Continuous paper:

Width

102

Thickness 0.065

Weight

to 82

Quality Plain paper

Labels:

Size

102

width for backing sheet

63.5

for label

Thickness 0.2 Quality

Plain paper

420

0.11

406

mm (4 to 16 inches)

0.1

g/m2 (14

406

mm (4 to 16 inches)

23.8

(0.0078

(7.1

16.5

inches)

(7.1

16.5

inches)

(0.0026

0.0043

inches)

to 24 lb)

(0.0026

0.0039

inches)

to 22 lb)

(2.5

0.94

inches) minimum

inches) maximum total

D Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity

conditions.

Use continuous type labels only with the optional push tractor.

Envelopes:

Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.

Insert envelopes long side first; use the manual feed slot only.

Make sure the difference in thickness within the printable area is less than

A-4 Appendix

166

(6.5

(9.5

3.6 inches)

0.0197

4.1

inches)

Size No. 6

No. 10240 Thickness 0.16 Weight 45

to 90 g/m2 (12

0.52

104

(0.0063

to 24 lb)

Quality Bond paper, plain paper, air mail

0.25

(0.01

inches).

inches)

Printable area: Single sheets (paper feeder and manual insertion)

Envelopes

A The minimum top margin is

B The minimum left and right margins are

(0.12

345

C The minimum bottom margin is

Continuous paper

A The minimum top and bottom

margins (above and below the perforation) are inches).

B The minimum left and right

margins are inches). However, the maximum printable width is

345

Mechanical

Paper-feed method: Ink cartridge

3.0

(0.12

inches).

3.0

inches). However, the maximum printable width

(13.6

inches).

13.0

(0.51

inches).

9.0

(0.35

3.0

(0.12

(13.6

inches).

Friction

(S020025):

Color: Print capacity:

Cartridge life:

Black Approximately characters in letter quality mode 2 years from production date

(The cartridge life may vary, depending on how often you use the print head cleaning function.)

0.7

million

Appendix A-5

Ink cartridge

MTBF: Lifetime print capacity: Print head life: Dimensions and weight:

Electrical

120

V model:

220-240

V model:

(S020025):

Temperature:

Storage: Transit:

Freezing:

Height Width Depth

Weight

Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption:

-30”

40°C (-22”

-30”

60°C (-22”

1 month at

120

hours at

-3°C (26.6”F)

2 hours at

6,000 75,000 1,000

164

666

2&4

feeder

466

feeder

8.6

40°C (104°F)

60°C (140°F)

thaws in

25°C (77°F)

power-on hours

pages (A4 or letter)

million dots per nozzle

(6.45

inches)

(26.25

inches)

(11.2

inches) without paper

(18.3

inches) with paper

(19.0

lb.)

120

103.5

to 60 Hz

49.5

60.5

0.5

Approx. 13

printing in LQ mode at 10

220

198

to 60 Hz

49.5

60.5

0.3

Approx. 13

printing in LQ mode at 10

104°F)

140°F)

approx.

132

W (during self- test

240

264

Hz W (during self-test

cpi)

A-6 Appendix

Environmental

Temperature:

Operation: Storage:

Humidity (without condensation):

Operation:

Storage:

10”

-20’ to

5 to

35°C (50”

50°C

80%

RI-I

85% RH

to 95’F)

(4” to

122°F)

Print assured

Safety approvals

Safety standards:

US model: European model:

R.F.I.:

US model: European model:

Interface

Your printer is equipped with an g-bit parallel interface.

Specifications

The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: Synchronization: Handshake timing: Signal level: TTL Connector: 36-pin 57-30360

The table below provides the connector pm assignments and describes their respective interface signals.

Specifications

and pin assignments

&bit parallel STROBE pulse BUSY and

(50°F) (80°F) (95°F)

ACKNLG

compatible

UL1950

with

D3, CSA22.2 #220

60950 (TijV) IEC 950 (SEMKO,

DEMKO, NEMKO,

FCC Part 15 Subpart B class B

Vfg. 243 (VDE 0878

55022

(CISPR Pub

signals

Amphenol connector or equivalent

ar.3a

SETI)

part 3, part

22)

class B

30)

Appendix A-7

Signal

Return Signal

Direction Description

2 20 DATA 1

4 22

5 23

6 24

7 8

25 DATA 6 26 DATA 7 27

28 ACKNLG

29 BUSY

STROBE

DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5

DATA 8

IN IN IN IN IN

OUT About an

OUT A HIGH signal indicates the

STROBE pulse to read data.

Pulse width must be more than

0.5 ps

at the receiving terminal.

These signals represent

information in bits 1 to 8 of parallel data respectively. Each signal is at HIGH level when data is logical 1 and LOW when it is logical

LOW indicates that data has been received and that the

printer is ready to accept more

data.

printer cannot receive data. The signal goes HIGH in the following cases:

During data entry (for each

character)

During printing

When the PAUSE button is

pressed

During an error state

approx. lo-l.ts

pulse.

- SLCT

, -

16 17

.-_

’

CHASSIS -

A-8 Appendix

AUTO

FEED

GND

OUT A HIGH signal indicates the

OUT

printer is out of paper. Pulled up to 5 V through 1 .O

resistance

When this signal is LOW, the

paper is automatically fed one line after printing.

Not used Logic ground level Printer’s chassis ground, which is

isolated from the logic ground

Signal

Pin Pin

Return

Signal Direction

Description

19-30

-1

34 35

GND

INIT

ERROR

GND

NC Not used

OUT This level becomes LOW when:

Not used Twisted-pair return signal ground

level When this level becomes LOW,

the printer controller is reset to its state when the power is first turned on and the print buffer is cleared. This level is normally HIGH; its pulse width must be more than 50 us at the receiving terminal.

The paper-is out

The PAUSE button is

pressed

An error occurs

Same

as for pins

Pulled up to 5 V through 1 .O

resistance

Not used

19-30

Note:

The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer.

“Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, connected at signal ground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and to complete the connection on the return side.

All interface conditions are based on the times of each signal must be less than

Data transfer must be carried out by observing the

TTL

level. Both the rise and fall

0.2

microseconds.

ACKNLG

or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the

ACKNLG

signal or when the BUSY signal is LOW.

Appendix A-9

Interface

timing

The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.

BUSY

ACKNLG

DATA STROBE

x\ x;

,+&F

lop -l

Initialization

The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways:

Hardware initialization

Software initialization

Control panel initialization

The power is turned on.

The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel

interface (pin 31 goes LOW).

The following condition then results:

The printer mechanism is initialized.

The input data buffer is cleared.

The download character set is cleared.

The print buffer is cleared.

The default values are set. (Panel settings are reset.)

Software sends the

command.

The following condition then results:

The print buffer is cleared.

The default values are set.

kept.)

Hold down the RESET button.

The printer switches to an interface using the Auto

interface selection feature.

The following results:

The input data buffer is cleared.

The print buffer is cleared.

The default values are set. (The last panel settings are

kept.)

ESC @

(initialize the printer)

Crhe

last panel settings are

A-10 Appendix

Default settings

The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized. In addition, hardware and control panel initialization clears the data buffer.

Item

Top-of-form position

Page length

Left and right margins Line spacing Character size Vertical tab position Horizontal tab positions Font selection Special printing effects Download character set

Command Summary

Default setting

Current paper position Single sheets:

65 lines for A4-size paper 61

lines for letter-size paper

inches for manual insertion

Canceled

/binch

line spacing

10.5

point Cleared Every eight characters Last font selected on control panel Canceled (except condensed printing) Hardware initialization: cleared

Software/control panel initialization: deselected only

Sending printer commands

Most actions your printer performs are handled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing a particular place on the page, and so on.

Some software programs let you send these commands yourself. This allows you to enhance your printing in ways that may not normally be available through the software. For example, some word processing programs may not offer shadow fonts, but by inserting a command in your document, you can use shadow fonts anywhere you like. The commands your printer recognizes are listed in this command summary.

Appendix A-11

How you format commands depends on the software you are using. Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others let you type in ASCII characters. (Some programs don’t let you insert printer commands at all.) In addition, your software probably specifies certain punctuation you must use to enter the command. If your software allows you to send commands to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are required.

Using the command summary

The following section lists and describes all the commands by topic. If a command has no parameters, it is merely listed. If it has parameters, they are explained. The parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters, usually n. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated.

ESC 8

is a command with no parameters.

ESC

U 1 /O is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it

off.

ESC

$ nl n2 is a command with two parameters.

ESC

D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters.

General operation

ASCII

ESC 8

Dec.

Hex.

40 Initialize Printer

Description

ESCUl/O ESC EM n

Paper feeding

ASCII

FF LF ESC

ESC2

A-12 Appendix

85 55 25

Dec.

12 10 48 50 32

Hex.

oc OA 30

Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off

Control Paper Loading/Ejecting

n =

“R”

: Eject a sheet

Description

Carriage Return

Form Feed Line Feed Selectl/g-inch Selectl/6-inch

Line

Spacing

LineSpacing

ASCII

ESC3n ESC+n

Dec.

51 43

Hex.

33 2B

Description

Set n / 180-inch Line Spacing Set n/360-inch Line Spacing

Page

format

ASCII

ESC(cnn

ESC(Cnn

ESCCn

ESCCOn

ESCNn

ESC

ESCln

Dec.

40 99

40 67

108

Hex.

28 63

28 43

Description

Set Page Format

ESC(c4Omlm2nln2

m=ml+m2x256 m:

Top margin in defined units n = nl +

Set Page Length in Defined Unit

ESC(C20nln2

n = nl + n2 x

Set Page Length in Lines

256

Bottom margin in defined units

256

Number of defined units

n = Number of lines

Set Page Length in Inches

n = Number of inches

Set Bottom Margin

for Continuous Paper

n = Number of lines

Cancel Top/Bottom Margin

for Continuous Paper

Set Left Margin

n = Left margin column

ESCQn

Set Right Margin

n = Right margin column

Appendix A-13

Print position motion

ASCII

ESC

Dec.

Hex.

Description

Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position

n = nl + n2 x

Specifies print position from

left margin in defined units

* Before you define the unit, the

default unit is l/60 inch for this command.

256

ESC

\ nl

ESC(Vnn

ESC(vnn

ESC

HT ESC

40 86

40118 2876

9 09

28 56

Set Relative Horizontal Print Position n = nl +

* Before you define the unit, the

Set Absolute Vertical Print Position

ESC(V20nln2

n = nl + n2 x

Set Relative Vertical Print Position

256

Moves current print position in

defined units

default unit is l/120 inch in draft and l/180 inch in LQ for this command.

256

Specifies print position from top

margin in defined units

ESC(v20nln2

n = nl + n2 x

Moves current print position in

defined units

Set Horizontal Tabs Up to 32 tabs entered in ascending

order

Terminated by 0 Tab Horizontally Set Vertical Tabs

Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 Tab Vertically

256

ESCJn

A-14 Appendix

74 4A

Advance paper n /

180

inch

Font selection

ASCII

ESCkn

ESCXnn

ESC ! n

Dec.

107

Hex.

Description

Select Typeface

n= 0:Roman

1: Sans

Serif

Courier

Prestige

Select Font by Pitch and Point

ESCXmnln2 m:

Set pitch to 360/m

M =

No change in pitch m = 1: Select proportional

= 0,

1,18,21,24,30,36,42,48,60,

n = nl +

Total points = (nl +

n =

n = *

ESC P, M, g, p, !,

Master Select To find the value of II, add together

n = 0:

Set point size in

No change in point

0,16,21,24,28,32,36,

40,44,48,52,56,60,

(for Roman,

Roman T, and

0,21,42

(for other typefaces)

the numbers of the font attributes and enhancements you want to combine from the list below:

1Ocpi 1: 12 cpi 2:

Proportional

Condensed

Bold

4 : Script

10: 11: Sans

cpi

256

0.5

points

Sans

or @ cancel

16:

32:

64:

128:

Roman T

Serif H

256)

0.5

Serif

H.)

ESC X.

Double-strike Double-width

Italic

Underline

ESC

I’

ESC

ESC ESC

l/O

ESCxn

g p

103

112

120

50 4D

67 70 78

Select

10.5

point, 10

Select

10.5

point, 12

Select

10.5

point, 15 Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Select LQ or Draft

n =

Draft

cpi cpi cpi

1: LQ

Appendix A-15

ASCII

ESC4 52 ESC

ESC

F 70 46

font enhancement

ASCII

DC2 so

Dec.

53 35 69 45

Dec.

15 18 14

Hex.

Description

Select Italic Font Cancel Italic Font Select Bold Font Cancel Bold Font

Description

Select Condensed Printing Cancel Condensed Printing

Select Double-Width Printing (one line)

ESC

W l/O

DC4

ESC w l/O ESCSO ESCSl ESC

ESC(-nn

ESCqn

87 20

119 83 83 84 40 45

113

57 14

77 53 53 54 28 2D

Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off Cancel Double-Width Printing

(one line) Turn Double-Height Printing On/Off Select Superscript Printing Select Subscript Printing Cancel Superscript/Subscript Printing Select Line/Score

ESC(-301nln2

nl= 1: Underline

Strikethrough

Overscore

n2= 0:

Cancel score line selected by nl

Single continuous line

Double continuous line

Single broken line

Double broken line

Select Character Style

n =

Normal style

Outline

Shadow

Outline with shadow

ESC

A-16 Appendix

Select Double-Strike Printing

ASCII

ESC

- l/O

Spacing

ASCII

ESC SP

Dec.

72 45

Dec.

Hex.

48 2D

Hex.

Description

Cancel Double-Strike Printing

Turn Underline On/Off

Description

Set Intercharacter Space

n = Number of units of space added

to the space between characters Units is l/120 inch (draft) or l/180 inch

(LQ

and proportional)

ESC(Unn

ESC

c nl

4085 2855

99 63

Character handling

ASCII

ESC

ESC7

ESCRn

Dec. Hex.

54 36

Define Unit

ESC(UlOn

Define positioning unit as n/3600

inch

n = 10,20,30,40,50, or60 n =

10:

default

Set Horizontal Motion Index Select Pitch in n/360-inch units Total units =

Description

Enable Printing of

Upper Control Codes

This command enables the printing

of codes table has characters in those locations).

Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels

Select an International Character Set

n= 0:

USA 7: Spain I

France 8: Japan

Germany 9: Norway

Denmark I

Sweden

Italy

nl + n2 x

128

ESC

10:

Denmark

12:

13:

159

11:

Spain II

Latin America

Korea

(HMI)

256

(if current

64:

Legal

Appendix A-17

Epson 1000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

About Your Ink Jet Printer

A few precautions

Choosing the right paper

Unpacking the Printer

Attaching the paper support and the paper separators

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Plugging in the Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Printing on Single Sheets

Tips on using the paper feeder

Loading paper manually

Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor

Loading continuous paper

Tips on using continuous paper

Using the tear-off feature

Removing the push tractor

Printing on Special Paper

Envelopes

Labels

Buttons

Selecting Character Fonts

Scalable fonts

Condensed printing

Changing the default settings

Installing an Interface Card

Cleaning the print head

Transporting the printer

Troubleshooting

Error indicators

Power supply

Printing

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications

Initialization

Command Summary

Sending printer commands

Using the command summary