Epson 2070 - LQ B/W Dot-matrix Printer, P911A User Manual

®

EPSON

24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

LQ-2070

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Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information
contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this
product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or
third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized
modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.

Seiko Epson Corporation and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those
designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson
Corporation.

EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC /P 2 is a trademark
of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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Copyright © 1995 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.

is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

User’s Guide

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 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
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
reception, which can be determined
encouraged to try to correct the interference by

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

one

or more of

the

and

television

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

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

WARNING

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.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus

meets all requirements

of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le

materiel brouilleur du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer:
Address:

Representative:
Address:

Declares that the Product:

Product Name:
Type Name:
Model:

Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):

Directive 89/336/EEC:

Directive 73/23/EEC:

Directive 90/384/EEC:

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,

Nagano-ken 392 Japan
EPSON EUROPE B.V.

Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands

Dot Matrix Printer
LQ-2070
P911A

EN 55022 Class B
EN 50082-1

IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4

EN 60950

EN 45501
April 1996
M. Hamamoto

President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.

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Energy Star Compliance

As an Energy Star Partner, EPSON has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and other
peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would
exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be
reduced by 20 million tons.

All of EPSON’s ink jet printers conform to Energy Star standards.

Note:

The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement
service.

of

any product or

Energy-saving Tips

Here are a few tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:

If your monitor isn’t Energy Star compliant, turn it off when you’re
not using it.

Turn off your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you are
done using them.

Use the print preview option in your software to catch errors before
you print a document.

If you have an electronic mail system available to you, send E-mail
rather than memos. Not only is this faster, but you’ll save paper and
storage space too.

Where to Get Help

If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON
provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized
EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following
services when you dial [phone]:

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and
operation of EPSON products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or
Customer Care Center

Customer relations

EPSON technical information library fax service
Product literature on current and new products

You can purchase ribbons, supplies, parts, printed manuals, and
accessories for your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800)
873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON for sales
locations.

If you purchased your printer outside the United States or Canada,
contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for
customer support and service.

If you need help with any software program you are using, see that
program’s documentation for technical support information.

Electronic Support Services

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications,

drivers, application notes, and bulletins for EPSON products is through

the online services below.

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World Wide Web

If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web Browser, you can
access EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com.
EPSON’s home page links users to What’s New, EPSON Products,
EPSON ConnectionsM, Corporate Info, and EPSON Contacts. Link to the
EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs (Frequently Asked
Questions) and the EPSON Chat area. To get in touch with EPSON
around the world, EPSON Contacts includes Contact Information for
local EPSON subsidiaries.

EPSON Bulletin Board Service

You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at [phone].
No membership is required. Make sure your communications software is

set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit, no parity bit, and a modem speed up to

28.8 Kbps. See the documentation that came with your communications
software for more information.

CompuServe@ online support

CompuServe members can call the EPSON America Forum on
CompuServe. If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type

GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the forum.

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for

a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.

This membership entitles you to:

An introductory credit on CompuServe
Your own user ID and password
A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication.

To take advantage of this offer, call [phone] in the United States
and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call
[phone] or your local CompuServe access number.

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For United Kingdom Users

Use of options

EPSON (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems
arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than
those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved
Products by EPSON (UK) Limited.

Safety information

warning:

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that
the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

Important:

The wires in the mains leadfitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Green and yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked
with the letter N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L or coloured red.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified
electrician.

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

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Important Safety Instructions

Before using your printer, read the following safety instructions to use the
printer safely:

Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp
cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer.

Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or
heat register.

Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not
insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid

using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regularly switch on and off.

Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the cords ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

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Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to

service the printer yourself.
Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer;
if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; or if the
printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in

performance.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions.

Contents

Introduction

Options

HowtoUseThisManual

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Chapter 1

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Unpacking the Printer
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

Plugging in the Printer

Running the Self Test
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Installing the Printer Driver

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Setting Up the printer

For Microsoft Windows Users
For DOS program users
DOS printer utilities

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Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Setting the paper release lever
Using Single Sheets

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Loading single sheets with the paper guide
Loading single sheets from the front

Using Continuous Paper

Loading paper with the rear push tractor
Loading paper with the optional tractor unit

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Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination
Removing paper from the tractor

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

Switching to single sheets
Switching to continuous paper

Printing on Special Paper

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Adjusting the paper thickness lever
Multipart forms
Labels

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Envelopes
Postcards
Roll paper

Chapter 3

Control Panel

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Buttons
Other control panel features

Using the Default Setting Mode

Selecting an instruction sheet language
Changing the default settings

Printer functions
Using Quiet Mode
Using Micro Adjust
Using the Tear-Off Function

Using auto tear-off mode

Using the Tear Off/Bin button
Using Bid Adjustment
Printing Barcodes

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Chapter 4

Using Printer Options

Cut-Sheet Feeders

Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder
Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder
Installing the double bin cut-sheet feeder
Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet feeder 4-7
Selecting single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes

Pull Tractor

Roll Paper Holder

Interface Cards

Installing an interface card
The C82305* and C82306* serial interface cards

Chapter 5

Cleaning the Printer
Replacing the Ribbon
Transporting the Printer

Chapter

Power Supply

Power is not being supplied

Printing

The printer does not print
The print is faint or uneven
Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics
Printed characters are not what you expect
The print position is not what you expect

Paper Handling

Single sheets do not feed properly
Continuous paper does not feed properly

Options

The paper does not feed properly with the cut-sheet feeder .
Continuous paper does not feed properly when using

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Appendix Specifications, Command Summary, and

Character Tab/es

Printer Specifications

Printing
Paper
Paper alignment
Printable area

Mechanical
Electrical
Environmental
Safety approvals
CE marking
Interface specifications

Using Commands

Sending printer
Using the

Commands Arranged by Topic

General operation
Paper feeding

Page format
Print position motion
Font selection
Font enhancement.
Character handling

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Bit image
Barcode

Character Tables

International Character Sets
Graphics Character Tables

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Introduction

Your new EPSON
performance with a wide range of features in a compact design.
You will find the same high-quality printing and ease of operation
you have come to expect from EPSON printers, including:

High speed draft mode printing of up to 300 characters per
second (cps) at 10 characters per inch (cpi)

Easy paper handling for both single sheets and continuous
paper

Eight barcode fonts and four scalable fonts, as well as one
draft and nine letter quality bit-map fonts

Multipart forms printing of one original plus up to three
copies

A convenient control panel that allows direct selection of fonts
Support of advanced EPSON ESC/P2™ commands and IBM@

2390/2391 Plus emulation
Large printable area; 68 lines with A4 size paper and 63 lines

with letter size paper

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24-pin dot matrix printer offers high

Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote
control panel utility that let you change printer settings
quickly and easily.

Introduction

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Options

The following options are available for your printer:

Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673*; Second bin,
C80674*), automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper or 25
envelopes (high capacity) without reloading. You can create a
double bin cut-sheet feeder by combining the high capacity
and second bin feeders. In this way you can preload up to 200
A4 or letter size sheets of paper, and you can use two different
sizes.

Pull tractor unit (C80032*), provides easy paper handling,
which is useful for printing on multipart forms. You can also
use this tractor as a front push tractor.

Roll paper holder (#8310), allows you to use your printer with

8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines.
Interface cards, available to supplement the printer’s built-in

parallel interface.

2 Introduction

How to Use This Manual

This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for
setting up and operating your printer.

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing,
and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first.

Chapter 2 explains how to load and use single sheets, continuous

paper, and special paper in the printer.
Chapter 3 describes the basic operation of your printer.
Chapter 4 explains how to use optional accessories with your

printer.

Chapter 5 provides maintenance information, including

transportation guidelines.

Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips. If the printer does not

operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect,

see this chapter for a list of problems and solutions.

The appendix lists the printer’s specifications, commands, and

character tables.

At the end of the manual you’ll find a glossary and an index.

Introduction

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

This guide uses the following conventions:

Warnings

Cautions must

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation

of your printer.

must be followed to avoid bodily injury.

be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

4 Introduction

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
Plugging in the Printer
Running the Self Test
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Installing the Printer Driver

For Microsoft Windows Users
For DOS program users
DOS printer utilities

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Setting Up the Printer

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This chapter explains how to set up the printer and install the
printer driver software.

Choosing a Place for the Printer

When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow

these guidelines:

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface, close enough to
the computer for the interface cable to reach it.

Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation
and maintenance.

Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive

heat, moisture, or dust.
Use a properly grounded electrical outlet; do not use an

adapter plug.
Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power

cord.

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Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers. An interruption of power can erase

information in the memory of your printer or computer.

Avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other
appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.

Keep the entire computer system away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Setting Up the Printer

If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:

Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs).

Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more
than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet
feeder, the stand must keep your printer level.

If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of
the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed
paper path.

Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so

they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure
the cables to a leg of the printer stand.

Align the paper stack so that the paper feeds straight into

the tractor’s sprocket units.

Setting Up the Printer

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Unpacking the Printer

In addition to this guide, your printer box should include an
EPSON printer driver disk, Notice Sheet, and the following items:

Note:

Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently
attached to the printer.

You must remove all protective materials packed around and
inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power.
Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer)
to remove these materials. A screwdriver has been included for
removing the transportation screw.

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Setting Up the Printer

Save all packing and protective materials, including the protective
locking clips on the paper tension unit and the transportation

screw, in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It should

always be transported in its original packaging.

Caution:

There are several versions of the printer designed for different
voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use at
another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not
show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power
cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

1.

Lift the printer cover up and off.

Setting Up the Printer

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2.

Make sure the print head is at the ribbon installation position as
shown below. If the print head is not at this position, slide the
print head to the correct position (the indented portion of the
paper tension unit).

Warning

Never move the printhead while the printer is turned on; this can
damage the printer. Also, the print head may become hot during

use.

Always let it cool before you touch it.

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3.

Remove the ribbon cartridge from its packaging. Then remove
the plastic separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge
and discard the separator.

Setting Up the Printer

4.

Hold the cartridge so that the ribbon-tightening knob is facing
up and is on the left. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge
into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge
fits over the small peg on each side of the printer.

5.

Lay the cartridge flat and press gently until it clicks into place

on both ends.

6.

Lift the ribbon guide and insert it firmly over the metal pins
behind the print head. Press down on the guide until it clicks
into place. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and
that it is in place behind the print head. Turn the
ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack in the ribbon.

Setting Up the Printer

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Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves

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smoothly.

Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the

8.

slots near the front of the printer; then lower it until it locks

into place.

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Setting Up the Printer

Insert the paper separator into the paper guide as shown below.

9.

Note:

You may find it easy to insert the paper separator one side at a time.
You need not separate the paper guide and the paper separator, in
case you need to ship the printer.

Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the

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paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit.

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11.

Lift the paper path guide, and rest it against the paper guide.

Note:
Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops printing
when the cover is open.

Plugging in the Printer

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the

voltage matches that of your electrical outlet.

Caution:

If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match,
contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power
cord.

3.

If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect the
appropriate end to the AC inlet on the printer’s rear panel.

4.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

Before continuing, test the printer to make sure it is functioning
properly as described in the next section.

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Setting Up the Printer

Running the Self Test

You can run a self test on the printer in letter quality or draft
mode, with either continuous paper or single sheets. You can load
the paper from the rear, front, top, or bottom. The following steps
describe how to run the test on single-sheet paper, loaded from
the top. See Chapter 2 for more information on paper handling.

The printer prints the self test in the currently selected font.

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper path guide is
open.

2.

Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

3.

For a letter quality test, hold down the
while you turn on the printer. For a draft printing test, hold
down the

LF/FF

button while you turn on the printer.

Load/Eject

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button

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Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow

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guide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the
width of your paper.

Caution:
Run the self test using paper at least 360 mm (14 inches)
wide; otherwise, the print head prints

directly on the

platen.

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Lift the paper path guide, and rest it against the paper guide.

5.

Setting Up the Printer

6.

Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets
resistance. Make sure you adjust the edge guides to match the
width of your paper. After a few seconds, the printer feeds the
paper to the loading position and begins printing the self test.

Note:

Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops
printing when the cover is open.

If you want to temporarily stop printing the self test, press the

Pause button. To resume printing, press Pause again.

To end the self test, first press the

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remains in the printer, press the
the page; then turn off the printer. Here is part of a typical self
test:

Pause

button. If paper

Load/Eject

Setting Up the Printer

button to eject

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Use an interface cable with a 36-pin connector on the printer end,
and a connector that will work with your computer on the other
end. See your computer’s reference guide for the required
connector type. Follow these steps to connect the printer to your
computer:

1.

Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

2.

Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s parallel
interface connector. Squeeze the wire clips together until they
lock in place on both sides of the connector.

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Note:

If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector
beneath the interface connector.

3.

Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is a

ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the
ground connector at the back of the computer.)

Setting Up the Printer

Installing the Printer Driver

The EPSON printer driver is software that helps you take full
advantage of your printer’s capabilities.

The EPSON printer driver disk that came with your printer
includes the driver software as well as two utilities to help you
control the printer through DOS.

For Microsoft Windows Users

Before you install the driver, make a backup copy of your driver
disk. If you are running Windows 3.1, follow the steps in the next
section to install the printer driver. If you are running Windows

95, see

page 1-16 for instructions.

Install the driver for Windows 3.1 users

Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 3.1:

1.

Make sure Windows is running.

2.

Insert the EPSON driver disk into drive A (or B, depending on
your computer).

From the File menu, choose

3.

4.

Type

A: SETUP

5.

Select

LQ-2070 ESC/P 2

Continue.

Click

6.

The LQ-2070 printer driver is now installed on your computer.
Windows will now use the LQ-2070 as the default printer.

If you need to change the default printer or port assignment, use
the Printers utility in the Control Panel group.

OK.

(or

B: SETUP);

The printer driver is installed automatically.

Run.

then click

as the Printer Model and click

OK.

Setting Up the Printer

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Installing the driver for Windows 95 users

Follow these steps to install the printer driver using the Windows
95 plug-and play capabilities:

Note:

To

install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities,
your computer’s parallel port must be an IEEE-1284 (ECP orEPP
compatible) bidirectional parallel port. See your computer documentation

for more information.

1.

Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is
connected to the computer’s parallel port. (The paper is used
to perform a test print in step 11.)

2.

Turn off your printer and computer, if necessary.
Turn on the printer first; then turn on the computer. Your

3.

computer begins loading Windows 95.

4.

If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the
New Hardware Found screen.

Note:

If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen, pleasefollow the
procedure under “Installing the

on page 1-18 instead.

driver

while running Window TE 95”

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Make sure your printer model name is displayed on the screen.

5.

Then click the Driver from disk provided by hardware

manufacturer

Note:

The next time you turn on your computer after installing the driver,
Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again.

In this case, click the Do not install a driver radio button; then

click OK. This screen does not appear again.

Setting Up the Printer

button. Do not select any of the other buttons.

Click

OK.

6.

7.

Insert the Windows printer driver disk in a disk drive.

You see the Install From Disk screen.

If you inserted the disk in drive A, click

8.
the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box and
click

OK.

9.

At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in
the Printer name box. We recommend that you keep the
model name as shown. The program will copy the files to your
hard disk and add an icon to the Printers folder using the
printer name you assign.

To use the printer as the default printer for Windows 95
applications, select

10.

Click the

11.

In the next screen, select

12. Click the

13.

Choose
printed correctly. If it did not print correctly, choose

follow the directions on the screen.

To access the driver, see “Checking the printer driver settings,”
page 1-19.

Next

Finish

Yes

in the test page confirmation dialog if the page

Yes. (N

button.

button.

O

is the default setting.)

YES

to print a test page.

OK.

Otherwise, change

N

O

and

Setting Up the Printer

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Installing

the driver while running Windows 95

Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 95.

1.

In the Desktop window, double-click the

2.

Double-click the

Printers

folder.

My Computer

icon.

Double-click the

3.

Click the

4.

Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button.

5.

Click the

6.

Click the

7.

Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your computer’s

8.

floppy disk drive.
Type

9.

10.

Select the port you want to use with this printer.
Click the

11.

12.

Select the
setting.

13.

Click the

14.

Click the

Next

Next

Have Disk

A: WIN95

Next

Yes

Next
Yes

Add Printer

button.

button.

button.

(or

B: WIN95);

button.

or

NO radio button to make the default printer

button.

radio button to print a test page.

icon.

then click

OK.

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Click

15.

16.

Setting Up the Printer

Finish.

In the dialog box that appears, choose
printed satisfactorily. If it didn’t print satisfactorily, choose

NO and follow the directions that appear on your screen.

Yes

if the test page

Checking the printer driver settings

Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver

settings

match your document requirements. While many
Windows applications override the printer settings made with the
driver, some do

not.

Be sure to check the following:

Resolution

The printing resolution in dots per
inch (dpi).

Paper size

The size of the paper loaded in the
printer.

Orientation

The direction of printing
(portrait or landscape).

Paper source

Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder.

For Windows 3.1 users

Follow these steps to select the appropriate settings:

1.

In the Main window, double-click the

2.

Double-click the

3.

Make sure your printer is highlighted, and click the

Printers

icon.

button in the Print Setup menu.

4.

Select the paper size you have loaded in the printer from the

Paper Size list. If you don’t see your paper size in the list, use
the arrows

on

the right to scroll through the list. The diagram

on the screen changes according to the paper size you select.

Control Panel

on the

icon.

Setup

page

5.

Select

Portrait

or

Landscape

orientation. The diagram on the

screen changes according to the orientation you select.

6.

Select the resolution you desire.

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7.

Select the paper source.

8.

Click

Options

You can control intensity by clicking the arrow to darker or
lighter. You can control dithering by choosing

Fine,

or

to open the option menu.

None, Coarse,

Line Art.

For Windows 95 users

Follow these steps to select the appropriate settings:

1.

In the Desktop window, click the

2.

Select

Settings;

3.

Right-click on your printer icon.

4.

Open the Printer menu, and

5.

Click on the Paper tab, and select the paper size you have loaded
in the printer from the Paper size list. If you don’t see your
paper size, scroll through the list, and select the correct size.
The diagram on the screen changes according to the paper size
you select.

then click

Printers.

Start

button.

choose Properties.

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6.

Select

screen changes according to the orientation you select.

7.

Select the paper source.

8.

Select the resolution you desire on

9.

Make any other settings you wish, and click
finished.

Setting Up the Printer

Portrait

or

Landscape

orientation. The diagram on the

the

Graphics menu.

OK

when you are

For DOS program users

Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSON ESC/P2
printers. Also, DOS programs require you to select from a list of
printers to install the printer driver. If the LQ-2070 is not included
in the list, contact your software manufacturer to see if there is an
updated driver available or select the first printer available from
the list below.

LQ-2170
LQ-1070/1070+
LQ-870/1170
LQ-850+/1050+
LQ-850/1050
LQ-510/550/1010
LQ-200
LQ-500
LQ-860+/1060+
LQ-2550

LQ-2500
LQ-800/1000
LQ-1500

See your DOS program’s documentation for instructions on
selecting the printer driver.

DOS printer utilities

Your printer comes with the EPSON Remote! and EPSON
Calibration utilities. You can use EPSON Remote! to make setting
changes from your computer instead of using the printer’s control
panel. Also, you can use EPSON Calibration to properly align

your printout.

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Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Setting the paper release lever
Using Single Sheets

Loading single sheets with the paper guide
Loading single sheets from the front

Using Continuous Paper

Loading paper with the rear push tractor
Loading paper with the optional tractor unit
Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination
Removing paper from the tractor

Switching between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

Switching to single sheets
Switching to continuous paper

Printing on Special Paper

Adjusting the paper thickness lever
Multipart forms

Labels
Envelopes

Postcards

Roll paper

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Paper Handling 2-1

This chapter describes how to:

Set the paper release lever

Load single sheets

Load continuous paper with the rear tractor or the
optional tractor(s)

Switch between paper-feed methods
Print on special paper.

Setting the paper release lever

Before you load paper, you must to set the paper release lever for
the type of paper and feed method you want to use. The paper
release lever has four positions, with icons indicating the type of
paper and paper path for each position.

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Paper release
lever position

Tractor position and purpose

Single-sheet position-for loading all single sheets
(including envelopes and postcards). whether from
the front, rear, optional cut-sheet feeders, or roll
paper holder.

Rear push and rear push/pull tractor
combination-for loading continuous paper from
the rear.

Front push and front push/pull tractor
combination--for continuous paper from
the front.

Pull tractor position-for loading continuous paper
from the front, rear, or bottom.

Note:

Although some arrows show paper loading from the top, the
paper actually enters the printer from the rear, even when using

the paper guide.

The push/pull tractor combination is recommended for enhanced
paper handling when using continuous paper. See page 2-13 for
more details.

For detailed information about printing on single sheets, see the
next section. For detailed information about printing on
continuous paper and using an optional tractor, see “Using
Continuous Paper,” page 2-9.

Paper Handling

2-3

Using Single Sheets

You can print on single sheets of paper from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to

16.5 inches) wide. You can load single sheets from either the top or

front of the printer.

Loading single sheets with the paper guide

1.

Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Make sure
the paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is open.

2

2.

Turn on the printer.

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3.

Slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the
paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the
width of your paper.

4.

Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide.

Paper Handling

2-5

5.

Insert the paper firmly between the edge guides until it meets
resistance. After a few seconds, the printer advances the paper

to the loading position. You are now ready to print.

Caution:

Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear
paper jams when the printer is turned of. Otherwise, you may

damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

If the platen turns but the printer doesn’t load the paper,

completely remove the paper and re-insert it.
To eject the paper, press the

2-6 Paper Handling

Load/Eject

button.

Loading single sheets from the front

1.

Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Make
sure the paper path guide rests against the paper guide.

2.

Open the front paper guide.

3.

Turn on the printer.

4.

Position the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at
the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on
the left margin position. Adjust the right edge guide to match
the width of your paper.

Paper Handling 2-7

Insert the paper until it meets resistance. After a few seconds, the

5.
printer loads the paper to the loading position. You are now
ready to print.

Caution:

Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear

paper jams

damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

If the platen turns but the printer doesn’t load the paper,
completely remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly.

when the

printer i s

turned off. Otherwise, you may

2

To eject the paper, press the

2-8 Paper Handling

Load/Eject

button.

Using Continuous Paper

The printer’s built-in paper-handling system allows you to load
continuous paper using the standard rear push tractor.

In addition to this, you can load continuous paper through the
front or bottom using
information on using the optional tractor unit, see “Loading paper
with the optional tractor unit”

You can print on continuous paper that is 101 to 406 mm

(4 to 16 inches)

wide.

Note:

The standard rear push tractor cannot be

Caution:

Do not load labels through the
off the paper and cause damage. Load labels only through the

front or bottom.

Loading paper with the rear push tractor

one

or more optional tractor units. For more

on

page 2-13.

removed.

rear tractor

unit. Labels can come

You can use

the

rear push tractor to load ordinary continuous

paper and multi-part forms but not labels. To load labels, see

“Loading paper with the optional tractor unit” on page 2-13.

Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper path so the
paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Also, make sure the ejected

paper does not interfere with the paper about to load.
Using the optional pull tractor with the rear push tractor may help

prevent paper

jams.

For more information about using the
optional tractor unit, refer to “Loading paper with the optional
tractor unit” on page 2-13.

Paper Handling 2-9

Follow the steps below to load paper with the rear push tractor:

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Remove the printer cover and paper guide.

3.

Make sure the paper release lever is set to the rear push tractor
position.

4.

Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks forward.

2

2-10 Paper Handling

2

5.

Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the

scale on the printer as shown below. (Printing starts at the “0”
mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left
margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the

width of your paper, but do not lock it. Also, move the paper

support midway between the sprocket units.

6.

Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the
sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper over the tractor
pins.

Paper Handling 2-11

7.

Close the sprocket covers.

8.

Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then
lock it in place.

9.

Attach the printer cover and paper guide.

10.

Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper
exit path for smoother paper feeding.

11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it
automatically loads the paper before printing.

Note:

Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops
printing when the cover is open.

You can also advance the paper to the loading position by

pressing the Load/Eject button.
As you print, make sure the paper advances behind the printer

guide as shown below. Make sure the paper path guide rests

against

the

paper guide.

Caution:

Do not use the knob on the right side
paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may
damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

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of

the printer except to clear

2.

Loading paper with the optional tractor unit

The printer’s paper handling system allows you to load
continuous paper through the
rear, if you purchase the optional pull tractor unit:

front

or bottom in addition to the

Selecting the

The table below lists the different ways to feed continuous paper.
Always set the paper release lever to the position indicated for the

paper feed method you are using.

Note:

The push/pull tractor combination is recommended for enhanced

paper handling.

tractor position and paper path

The rear push tractor cannot be removed, but it is deactivated in

some paper release lever positions

Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in
the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.

Paper Handling 2-13

If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer
stand that has a large enough opening for paper to feed from the
bottom without obstruction.

Changing tractor positions

You can use the optional pull tractor unit as either a front push
tractor or a pull tractor; you just change the tractor position
according to your paper feeding method.

Installing the tractor in the front push position

Before you can load continuous paper from the front tractor
position, you must first purchase the optional pull tractor unit.
You can use the optional pull tractor unit as a front push tractor.
Follow the instructions below to install it.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

1.
Open the front paper guide and remove it by grasping the fins

2.
on both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer.

2-

Note:

When loading multipart forms that are bound

line gluing, always use the rear push tractor. This type of form

cannot be fed from the front push tractor.

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on

only one side by

3.

Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots as shown
below.

You are now ready to load continuous paper with the front push

tractor. See “Loading paper with the front push tractor” on page
2-21 or “Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination”
on page 2-27 for instructions.

Removing the tractor from the front push position

If you want to use the tractor in another position, follow the
directions below to remove it. Then see the appropriate section for
installation instructions.

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Remove any paper that is in the feed path.

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2-15

3.

Open the front paper guide and remove it by grasping both sides
and pulling it straight out of the printer.

4.

Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt it up, and lift it out of the printer.

2-

2-

2-16 Paper Handling

5.

Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the track until

it locks in place.

6.

Close the front paper guide.

lnstalling the tractor in the pull posifion

Before you load continuous paper using the pull tractor position,
you must first purchase the optional pull tractor.

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer.

Paper

Hand 1

ing

2-17

Press the tabs on both ends of the clear plastic paper-tension

3.
unit, raise the front of the unit, and lift it off the printer.

Place the tractor’s tabs into the printer’s mounting slots, then

4.
press the tractor back until it locks into place.

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2-1

Note:

Check the paper thickness lever position to ensure that it wasn’t
moved during pull tractor installation. See “Adjusting the paper

thickness lever”

2-18 Paper Handling

on

page 2-33 for the correct lever position.

Replace the paper guide.

5.
You are now ready to load continuous paper with the pull tractor.

See “Loading paper with the pull tractor” on page 2-24 or
“Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination” on page
2-27 for more details.

Removing the tractor from the pull position

If you want to use the tractor in another position, follow the
directions below to remove it. Then see the appropriate section for
installation instructions.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

1.
Remove any paper that is in the feed path.

2.
Remove the printer cover and paper guide.

3.
Hold down the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt it forward, and lift it off

4.
the printer.

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2-19

Replace the clear plastic paper-tension unit by placing the small

5.
pegs into the notches on each side of the printer. Press down
until it locks into place.

Slide the print head back and forth to make sure it can move

6.
freely. If it cannot, the paper-tension unit was incorrectly
installed. Remove it and install it again.

Warning:

Never move
this can damage the printer. Also, the print head may become
hot during use. Always let it cool before you touch it.

the print head while the print is turned on;

2-

Replace the printer cover and paper guide.

7.

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Loading paper with the front push tractor

When you use this paper feed path, you must first purchase the
optional tractor unit. Use the optional pull tractor unit as a front
push tractor.

Note:

The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed.
When loading multipart forms that are bound or one side only by

line glueing, use the rear push tractor. This type of form cannot
be fed through the front push tractor.

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Remove the front paper guide.

3.

Make sure the tractor is in the front mounting slot and the paper
release lever is set to the front push tractor position as shown
above.

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Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks up and

4.
away from you.

Position the left sprocket as shown below. (Printing starts at the

5.
arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the

left margin position.

2

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Paper Handling

6.

Lock the sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match
the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper
support midway between the two sprocket units.

7.

Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the
sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper, printable side
up, over the tractor pins.

8.

Close the sprocket covers.

9.

Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then
lock it in place.

10. Attach the front paper guide over the paper as shown below.

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11.

Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper
exit path. This helps prevent paper jams.

12. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it
automatically loads the paper before printing.

Note:

Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops
printing when the cover is open.

You can also advance the paper to the loading position by

pressing the Load/Eject button.
As you print, make sure the paper advances behind the printer

guide as shown below. Also, make sure the paper path guide rests

against the paper guide.

Caution:

Do not use the knob on the right side

of

the printer except to clear

paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may

damage the printer or

cause

it to lose the top-of-form position.

Loading paper with the pull tractor

Note:

When you use this paperfeed path, you must first purchase the

optional tractor unit.

The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed.

To load continuous paper with the pull tractor, see the following.

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1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Remove the printer cover and paper guide.

3.

Make sure the tractor is in the pull tractor position and the paper
release lever is set to the pull tractor position.

4.

Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket locks toward you.

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2-25

Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the

5.
scale at the rear of the tractor as a guide. (Printing starts at the
“0” mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left

margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the
width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper
support midway between the two sprocket units.

Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Open the

6.
sprocket covers and insert paper from either the front, bottom,

or rear paper slot. Then fit the holes of the paper over the
tractor pins.

Close the sprocket covers.

7.

Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then

8.
lock it in place.

Attach the printer cover and paper guide.

9.

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10.

Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper
exit path. This helps prevent paper jams.

11. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it
automatically loads the paper before printing.

Note:

Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops
printing when

You can also advance the paper to the loading position by
pressing the Load/Eject button.

As you print, make sure the paper advances behind the printer
guide as shown below. Also, make sure the paper path guide rests

against the paper guide.

the

cover is open.

caution:

Do not use the knob on the right side
paper jams when the printer is turned of. Otherwise, you may
damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

of

the printer except to clear

Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination

You can load paper in the front or rear push/pull position. When

you use the front push and pull tractors in combination, you must

first purchase two optional tractor units. Use one pull tractor as a
push tractor in the front push tractor position. Use the other in the
rear (top) pull tractor position.

Note:

The standard rear push tractor cannot be removed.

Paper Handling 2-27

To load paper in the tractors, follow these steps:

1.

Make sure the tractors are in the front or rear push/pull tractor

position. Also, make sure the paper release lever is set to
either the front push or rear push tractor position.

2.

Load paper in the front or rear push tractor as described in the
appropriate section earlier in this chapter.

3.

Push the

4.

Load paper in the pull tractor as described in the previous

section.
Move the paper release lever to the pull tractor position, and use

5.
Micro Adjust (described in the next chapter) to remove any
slack in the paper.

LF/FF

button to advance the paper to the next page.

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6.

Move the paper release lever back to the appropriate push
tractor position.

7.

Attach the paper guide and printer cover.

8. Slide the left and right edge guides to the center of the paper exit
path for a smoother exit.

9.

Raise the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide.

Caution:

Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear
paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may
damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

Note:

Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer stops

printing when the cover is open.

As you print, make sure the paper advances behind the printer
guide as shown below. Also, make sure the paper path guide rests
against the paper guide.

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Removing paper from the tractor

1.

To remove continuous paper, press the

the paper’s perforation to the tear-off edge of the printer cover.

Note:

If the page perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge,

you can adjust the tear-off position using Micro
Chapter 3.

2.

Tear off the paper.

3.

Press the

backward out of the printer and into the standby position.

Caution:

Make sure you tear off your printed document before pressing the

Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several pages at a

cause a paper jam.

Load/Eject

button to feed the continuous paper

Tear Off /Bin

Adjust. See

button to feed

time may

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single

Sheets

When using the push tractor in the front or rear position, you can

easily switch between continuous and single-sheet printing

without removing the paper.

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Switching to sing/e sheets

To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow these
steps:

1.

If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the

Tear Off/Bin

position.

2.

Tear off the printed pages.

Caution:

3.

Press the
paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still
attached to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path.

4.

Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

button to advance the paper to the tear-off

Always tear off paper before back-feeding paper through
the printer; back-feeding too many sheets can cause a
paper jam.

Never back-feed labels. Labels can easily come off their
backing and jam the printer.

Load/Eject

button. The printer feeds the continuous

5.

Adjust the edge guides to match the width of your paper.

You can now load single sheets as described in “Using Single
Sheets” on page 2-4.

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Switching to continuous paper

To switch from single sheets back to continuous paper, follow
these steps:

1.

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

2.

Move the paper release lever to the push or pull tractor position.

The printer advances the continuous paper to the loading position

when it receives data.

Load/Eject

Printing on Special Paper

In addition to single sheets and continuous paper, your printer
can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as
envelopes, labels, postcards, roll paper, and multipart forms.
before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the
paper thickness setting.

Caution:

When printing on labels or multipart forms, make sure
that your software settings keep the printing entirely
within the printable area.

Always return the paper thickness lever to position 0
when you return to printing on ordinary paper.

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Adjusting the paper thickness /ever

Set the paper thickness

lever

to match the thickness of your paper

according to the table below.

Paper type

Thin paper

Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous)
Multipart forms (carbonless)

2 sheets (original+1
3 sheets (original+2

4 sheets (original+3

copy)
copies)
copies)

Paper thickness
lever position

0 or 1

0

1
2
3

Labels, postcards
Envelopes*

l For thin envelopes, such as airmail. select position 1 or 2; for thick

envelopes, select position 5 or 6: for regular envelopes, select 3 to 5.

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Multipart forms

Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous
multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in both
the front and top paper slots. You can load continuous multipart
forms from the front, rear, and bottom.

Note:

Use only carbonless
You can use multipart forms of up to four parts, including the

original. Make sure you set the paper thickness -lever to the proper

position.

You load multipart forms the same way as single sheets or
continuous paper. For best results with continuous multipart
forms, you should use the tractors in a push/pull combination.

The paper may be loaded from the front or rear. When loading
multipart forms from the rear, an optional pull tractor is required.

When loading multipart forms from the front, two optional

tractors are required (the rear push tractor cannot be removed).
For details, see “Using Single Sheets” or “Using Continuous

Paper,” earlier in this chapter. Also be sure to set the loading
position as described in “Using Micro Adjust” in Chapter 3.

multi part forms.

Caution:

When printing multipart forms, make sure

stays entirely within the printable area of the forms. (For

more information on the printable area, see
Use multipart forms only under normal operating

conditions.

When loading single-sheet multipart forms that are bound

at the top by line glueing, use the top or front paper path.

(If you plan

line glueing, use the front paper path.)
Load multipart forms that are free of wrinkles.

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to print

the

printing

the

Appendix.)

on

forms that are joined at the side by

Labels

When selecting labels for printing, always choose the type
mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for
use with a tractor. Do not try to print labels as single sheets
because the shiny backing sheet will not feed properly.

Load labels from either the front or bottom (not rear) paper slots
with the tractor in the pull tractor position. You load them the
same way that you load continuous paper, except you set the

paper thickness lever to position 2. See “Using Continuous Paper”
on page 2-9 for details.

Caution:

Neverfeed labels backward with the Load/Eject or Tear

Off/Bin buttons. Labels can easily peel off the backing and

jam the

Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and
humidity, use them only under normal operating
conditions.

Do
curl
printing.

printer.

not

leave labels loaded in the printer

around the platen and

may jam when you resume

between

jobs; they

To remove labels from the paper path after you finish
printing, first tear off the labels at a point before the paper
slot. Then use
labels out of the printer.

the

LF/FF button to advance the remaining

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Envelopes

You can load envelopes only from the top paper slot, following

the guidelines below:

Always set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness

of the envelope.

Always feed an envelope by pushing the wide edge into

the printer until it meets resistance.

Caution:

Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions,

Printing on

head. Make sure
printable area of
details.

the

edge

of

an envelope can damage the print

the

printing stays entirely within the

the

envelopes. See

the

Appendix

for

Postcards

You can load postcards from the front and top paper slots. Load
cards only under normal operating conditions. Set the printer to

Card mode using the Tear Off/Bin button. See the Tear Off/Bin
light and button descriptions in Chapter 3 for more information.

Note:

When the length
the

top paper

Use postcards only under normal operating conditions.

of the

card is less than 14.8 cm (5.8 inches), use

slot. See the Appendix

for

details.

Roll paper

Load roll paper from the top paper slot. See “Roll Paper Holder”
on page 4-9 for more information.

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Chapter 3

Using the Printer

Control Panel

Lights

Buttons..
Other control panel features

Using the Default Setting Mode

Selecting an instruction sheet language

Changing the default settings

Printer functions
Using Quiet Mode
Using Micro Adjust
Using the Tear-Off Function

Using auto tear-off mode

Using the Tear Off/Bin button
Using Bid Adjustment
Printing Barcodes

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This chapter covers basic operation of your printer, including the
control panel lights and buttons, the printer’s default settings, and
other functions.

Control Panel

The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor the
current status of the printer, and the buttons let you control many
printer settings.

lights

Paper Out (red)

3.

On when the printer runs out of paper or paper is jammed.

Pause (orange)

On when the printer is not ready to print data, paper is out or

jammed, the cover is open, or you press the

pause printing. The
function is enabled or the print head is too hot.

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Pause

light flashes when the Micro Adjust

Pause

button to

Tear Off/Bin (two lights, green)

The

Tear Off/Bin

selection status is displayed by two lights:

Tear off position

n U

q u

Bin 1
Bin 2
Card

= Flashing, = On, = Off

Note:

Both lights are off when continuous paper is not in the tear-off
position.

You can print postcards in Card mode.

Font (three lights, green)

The font selection status is displayed by three font lights on the

control panel:

Draft
Roman
Sans Serif
Courier
Prestige
script
Others*

= On,

l Others means the font selected in the Default Setting mode.

= Off

Condensed (green)

On when you select condensed printing from the control panel.

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Buttons

Operate

Press this button to turn the printer on or off.

Pause

Press this button to temporarily stop printing and to resume
printing. To enable the Micro Adjust function, hold down this

button for at least 3 seconds when the printer is in standby mode.

Press it again to disable this function. See “Using Micro Adjust”
later in this chapter for details.

Load/Eject

Press this button to load single-sheet or continuous paper to the
loading position. However, the printer normally loads paper
automatically. If single-sheet paper is already in the loading
position, use this button to eject the sheet. If continuous paper is

in the loading or tear-off position, press this button to feed it
backward to the standby position.

LF/FF (line feed/form feed)

Press this button briefly to feed the paper forward one line. Hold
the button down to eject a single sheet of paper or advance
continuous paper to the top of the next page. You can also use this
button to load a single sheet of paper from the cut-sheet feeder or

to feed continuous paper from the standby position to the loading
position.

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Tear Off /Bin

Press this button to move continuous paper to the tear-off
position. Press it again to move the next page to the top-of-form
position When cut sheets are used, press this button to select the
cut-sheet feed bin number. When you print on postcards, press
this button to select Card mode.

Font

Press this button to select one of the following fonts: Draft,
Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, or Other. Other means
the font selected in the Default Setting mode.

Condensed

Press this button to print condensed characters. Press it again
to return to normal character printing.

Note:

The typestyle samples on the control panel are meant as guides only;
actual printed results may

differ

slightly.

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Other control pane/ features

The control panel also gives you access to several other functions.

To activate the functions listed below, turn on the printer while

pressing one of buttons, as follows:

Load/Eject

LF/FF

Condensed

Load/Eject and LF/FF

Pause

Font and Condensed

Performs a letter quality self test.
See Chapter 1 for details.

Performs a draft self test. See
Chapter 1 for details.

Activates the Default Setting mode.
See “Using the Default Settings
Mode” in this chapter.

Prints a data dump. All the input
data are printed as hexadecimal
numbers and corresponding
characters. See the note at the
beginning of Chapter 6.

Starts the Bi-d adjustment. See
“Using Bid Adjustment” in this
chapter.

Activates the Quiet mode. See
“Using Quiet Mode” in this chapter.

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Using the Default Setting Mode

The default settings control many basic functions of the printer.
While you can control many of these functions through your

software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change
a default setting from the printer’s control panel through the
Default Setting mode.

To enter the Default Setting mode and change settings, hold down

the

Condensed

prints an instruction sheet. Follow the instructions on this sheet

and in this section. The current setting for the printer are indicated
by an arrow on the instruction sheet.

Selecting an instruction sheet language

Follow these steps to select the language in which you want to

print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions:

1.

Press the
language you want to select.

2.

Press the

button while turning on the printer. The printer

Font

button until the

Tear Off/Bin

button to save your selection.

Font

lights indicate the

3.

Press the

Condensed

button to print the instruction sheet.

Changing the default settings

Follow the steps below to select printer functions and change

settings. The available functions and settings are listed on the

instruction sheet and in the table on the next page.

1.

Press the
want to change.

2.

Press the

for that function is indicated by the

lights.

Font

button until the

Tear Off/Bin

button until the setting you want to use

Font

lights indicate the item you

Tear Off/Bin

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3.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any additional functions you want
to change. Each time you press the

Tear Off/Bin

button, the

printer saves the settings you selected.

4.

When you finish changing the settings, turn off the printer.

The following table lists the functions you can change and their
available settings. Each function is described after the table.

Function
Character table

International character set for
Italic table

Font l

Page length for front tractor

Page length for rear tractor

High speed draft
Print direction

Software

Interface mode
Auto interface wait time
Input buffer
Skip-over-perforation

Settings

Standard model:
Italic. PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, PC 863,
PC 865, PC 861, BRASCII, Abicomp.
IS0 Latin 1, Roman 8
All other models:
Italic, PC 437, PC 437 Greek, PC 850.
PC 852, PC 853, PC 855, PC 857.
PC 864, PC 866, PC 869,
ISO Latin IT. IS0 8859-7, MAZOWIA,
Code MJK, Bulgaria, Estonia, PC774.
IS0 Latin 2, PC 866 LAT.

Italic USA, Italic France,
Italic Germany, Italic U.K..
italic Denmark, Italic Sweden. Italic
Italy, Italic Spain

OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Script C,
Roman T, Sans Serif H

3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12,

14, 17 inches

3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12,

14, 17 inches
On, Off
Auto. Bi-d., Uni-d.
ESC/P2, IBM 2391 plus
Auto, Parallel I/F. Option I/F

10 sec., 30 sec.
On, Off
On, Off

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Function Settings

Auto tear off
Auto line feed
Auto CR l *
AGM l *
0 slash

Buzzer

Roll paper

l The font selected in the Default Setting mode corresponds to Other on the

control panel. The following fonts are not selectable in the Default Setting

mode: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, and Script.

l * These settings are effective when IBM2391 plus emulation is selected.

On, Off
On, Off
On, Off
On, Off
On, Off
On, Off
On, Off

Printer functions

This section describes each of the printer functions.

Character table

Your printer has 11 standard character tables as well as tables for
20 other countries. See the Appendix for character samples.

International character set for Italic table

You can change 8 characters in the Italic character table to suit
your printing
languages, they are named after countries and are referred to as
international character sets. See the Appendix for character
samples.

Font

You can select 6 fonts in Default Setting
are indicated on the control panel and can’t be selected by default
settings: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, and Script.

needs.

Since these characters are

often

used in other

mode.

The following fonts

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Page length

For paper fed through the front or rear tractor, you can set the
page length to one of the following: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11,

70/6, 12, 14, or 17 inches.

for front and rear tractor

High speed

When you select high speed draft, the printer can print up to 300
cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi in draft mode. If you select
normal speed draft, it prints up to 275 cps at 10 cpi in draft mode.

Print direction

You can select auto print direction, unidirectional printing, or
bidirectional printing. Printing is normally bidirectional; however,
unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing
alignment.

draft

Software

When you select ESC/P 2, the printer operates in the EPSON

ESC/P 2 mode. When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM

printer.

lnterface

The printer has two interfaces: parallel and Type-B (optional).
You can choose parallel, optional, or automatic for the interface
mode.

mode

Auto interface wait

The printer determines which interface is receiving data and
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). You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds.

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time

Input buffer

The input buffer stores data sent from your computer. The input
buffer can store up to 64KB of data, so you can free your computer
for other tasks while the printer prints. When the buffer is off, the
buffer cannot store data, so the computer must wait for the printer
to print each character before sending the next.

Skip over perforation

This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected.
When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a one-inch
(25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and
the first line printed on the next page. Because most application
programs set their own top and bottom margins, you should use
this feature only if your program does not provide them.

Auto fear-off

When you use continuous paper with the front or rear push
tractor, this feature advances the paper perforation to the tear-off
position, where you can then easily tear off the printed page.
When the printer again receives data, it automatically reverses the
paper to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you can
use all of the next sheet. When auto tear-off is disabled (off), you

must perform the tear-off function manually by pressing the

Off/Bin

chapter for more information.

button. See “Using the Tear Off Function” later in this

Tear

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Auto line

feed

When auto line feed is on, the printer accompanies each carriage

return (CR) code received with a line feed (LF) code.

Auto carriage

When the auto carriage return feature is on, each line feed (LF)

code or ESC J (n/180-inch line feed) code is accompanied by a
carriage return (CR) code and the printer moves the next print
position to the left margin. When this feature is off, you must send
the CR code after the line feed code to move the print position to
the left margin. This feature is available in IBM emulation mode

only.

Alternate Graphic

When AGM is on, the printer can use some advanced graphics
commands like those available in ESC/P2 mode. When you select
IBM 2390/2391 mode, this setting is available. The default setting
is off.

0 slash

The zero character has a slash (0) when this setting is on; it has no
slash (0) when the setting is off. This allows you to easily
distinguish between an uppercase “0” character and a zero.

Buzzer (Beep)

return

Mode (AGM)

The printer beeps when some errors occur. See “Troubleshooting”
in Chapter 6 for more information. If you do not want the printer
to beep, turn this setting off.

Roll paper

When you turn on this mode, roll paper is not recognized as
single-sheet paper even if the paper release lever is set to the
single-sheet position. This means that the paper is not ejected

and advanced forward to the next page with the

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LF/FF

button.

Using Quiet Mode

The Quiet mode allows you to print with less noise, however
printing speed is reduced.

To enter Quiet mode, hold down the
buttons while turning on the printer.

You can only set this mode when you mm on the printer. You
cannot set this in the Default Setting mode. When you turn off the
printer, Quiet mode is canceled. Each time you want to use this
mode, you must turn the printer on as described in this section.

Font

and

Condensed

Using Micro Adjust

The Micro Adjust feature allows you to move paper forward or
backward in l/360-inch increments. You can use this feature to
adjust the loading and tear-off positions.

This section explains how to use Micro Adjust. See the next section
for information on adjusting the tear-off position.

The loading position is the position of the paper after it has been
automatically loaded by the printer. If your printing appears too
high or low on the page, you can change the loading position with
the Micro Adjust feature as follows:

1.

Make sure the printer is turned on. If necessary, lift up the
printer cover so you can see the paper position.

2.

Load either continuous or single-sheet paper. (Load continuous
paper by pressing the

3.

Hold down the
light starts flashing.

Pause

Load/Eject

button for three seconds. The

button.)

Pause

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4.

Press the
down

Load/Eject

on

the page, or press the

[ ] button to move the loading position

LF/FF

[ ] button to move the

loading position up on the page.

5.

For continuous paper, mark a point 6.5 mm above the
perforation and position the mark on the paper so it aligns
with the top of the plastic ribbon guide. This gives you an

8.5 mm top margin.

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Note:

The printer has a minimum and a maximum loading position. If
you try to advance 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 and paperfeeding pauses briefly. Use the factory
setting as a reference point when adjusting

6.

Press the
Micro Adjust mode.

Note:

For both cut sheet and continuous paper, the printer remembers this new

position even after it has been turned off and back on.

Pause

button or send data to the printer to leave the

the

loading position.

Using the Tear-Of Function

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

You can use the tear-off feature in two ways: by setting the
default setting to select auto tear-off mode, or by pressing the

Tear Off/Bin

button on the control panel.

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If the perforation between pages is not aligned with the tear-off
edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the Micro Adjust
feature as described in the previous section.

Caution:

Never use the tear-off feature to reverse-feed labels; they
may

come

off their backing and jam the printer.

The tear-offfeature can be used only when paper is

mounted on the front or rear push tractor.
Never reverse-feed continuous paper when using the pull

(top) tractor; the paper could come off the pull (top)

tractor and jam the printer.

Using auto tear-off mode

When you select the auto tear-off mode default setting, the printer
advances continuous paper to the tear-off position when you
finish printing.

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.

Select tear-off using the Default Setting mode as described earlier
in this chapter. Also make sure the page length for continuous
paper is selected correctly in the Default Setting mode. Be sure
you turn off the printer to exit from the Default Setting mode, and
then turn it on again.

1.

Print on continuous paper loaded on the front or rear push
tractor (as described in Chapter 2). When you finish printing,
the printer advances the perforation of the final printed page
to the tear-off position.

2.

Tear off all printed pages.

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3.

When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the
paper back to the loading position and begins printing. If the
perforation does not meet the tear-off edge, you can adjust the
tear-off position using the Micro Adjust feature as described in
the previous section.

You can leave auto tear-off mode on even when you are using
single sheets because the mode is disabled when you move the
paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

Note:

Set auto tear-off mode to off in the Default Setting mode, or avoid
touching the Tear Off/Bin button when using the pull (top) tractor.

Using the Tear Off/Bin button

Except when using the pull (top) tractor, you can use the

Off/Bin

position by following the steps below:

1.

2.

3.

button to advance continuous paper to the tear-off

Make sure printing
button until the two lights on the control panel start flashing.
The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge.

Tear off all printed pages. If the perforation is not aligned with
the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position using the Micro
Adjust feature. See “Using Micro Adjust,” earlier in this
chapter.

When you resume printing, the printer feeds the paper back

to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also
manually feed the paper back to the loading position by
pressing the

Tear Off/Bin

has

finished. Then press the

button.)

Tear

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Using Bi-d Adjustment

When using bidirectional printing, you may notice that the lines in
your printout are not properly aligned. To correct this problem,
use the printer’s Bi-d Adjustment mode as follows:

1.

Make sure continuous paper is loaded in the printer.

2.

Hold down the
instructions for adjusting Bi-d alignment are printed, along

with the first set of alignment patterns.

3.

Follow the instructions on the printout.

4.

After completing Bid adjustment, turn off the printer.

Pause

button while you turn on the printer. The

Printing Barcodes

Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and

includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8,

Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and

POSTNET. See the Appendix for more information about the

Barcode Print command.

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Chapter 4

Using Printer Options

Cut-Sheet Feeders

Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder
Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder
Installing the double bin cut-sheet feeder
Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet

feeder

Selecting single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes
Pull Tractor

Roll Paper Holder . . . . . . . .

Interface Cards

Installing an interface card
The C82305$ and C823OfM serial interface cards

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This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with your
printer, including cut-sheet feeders, a pull tractor, a roll paper

holder, and interface cards.

Cut-Sheet Feeders

Two

cut-sheet

feeders are available for use with your printer.

Printer model

LQ-2070

The asterisk (*) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country
Contact your local EPSON dealer for the part number in your country.

High capacity (Bin 1)

C80673* C80674*

Second bin (Bin 2)

By connecting both cut-sheet feeders, you can operate them as a
double bin cut-sheet feeder. This allows you to load two different
types of paper. See “Installing the double bin cut-sheet feeder”
page 4-6.

Before you install your cut-sheet feeder, assemble it by following
the instructions in the manual that comes with it.

Note:

The second bin cut-sheetfeeder can only be used in combination with the

high capacity cut-sheet feeder.

Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder

Make sure the printer is turned off.

1.
Remove the paper guide and the printer cover.

2.

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3.

If the optional tractor is installed in the pull tractor position,
remove it. Make sure

the

paper tension unit is not installed.

Note:

Store

the paper guide, optional pull tractor, and paper tension unit

4.

in a safe

cut-sheet

Gently

place;

you will need to reinstall them if you remove the

feeder.

move

the print head to the ribbon installation position.

Warining:

Never move the printhead while the printer is turned on;

this

can damage the printer. Also, the print head may become hot
during use. Always let it cool before you touch

it.

5. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and on both sides of the
feeder. Fit the notches over the mounting posts on the printer.
Lower the cut-sheet feeder until it rests on the printer.

6.

Insert the cable into the connector as shown above.

7.

Replace the printer cover.

You are now ready to load paper with your

cut-sheet

feeder. To

remove the cut-sheet feeder, reverse the steps above.

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Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder

Load paper using the high capacity cut-sheet feeder as follows:

1.

Turn off the printer.

2.

Push down the center support. Slide the left paper guide so it is
aligned with the arrow mark on the back of the center support.

3.

Next, slide the right paper guide to match the width of your
paper. Slide the paper stacker midway between the paper
guides.

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4.

Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper

guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.

5.

Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the side and
bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up.

Caution:
Do

not use

labels in the

cut-sheetfeeder.

6.

Insert the paper along the left paper guide. The printable side of
the paper should face the back of the printer.

7.

Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches

your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows

the paper to move up and down freely. Lock the guide into
place.

8.

Push back the paper-set levers to clamp the paper against the
guide rollers.

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9.

Lift up the center support and select single sheet or continuous

paper by moving the paper selection lever as shown below.

Note:

When the cut-sheet feeder is installed, you can still load single sheets

using the top paper guide or the front paper slot.

The cut-sheet feeder loads paper when you send data to the
printer (as long as the
paper by pressing the

Pause

light is not on). You can also load

Load/Eject

button.

Installing the double bin cut-sheet feeder

You can connect the high capacity cut-sheet feeder to the second
bin cut-sheet feeder to create a double bin cut-sheet feeder. See the
cut-sheet feeder manuals for more information.

You cannot use the second bin cut-sheet feeder without the high
capacity cut-sheet feeder.

1.

Install the assembled double bin cut-sheet feeder on the printer.
See “Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder” earlier in
this chapter.

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2.

Select the bin number by pressing the
light of the currently selected bin comes on.

Note:

You may be able to specify the bin number using your application

programs. See

your

software manualsfor details.

Tear Off/Bin

button. The

Switching between continuous paper and the

cut-sheet feeder

You can easily switch between continuous paper and cut-sheet
feeder operation without removing the continuous paper.

Switching to continuous paper

1.

If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the
button to eject them.

2.

Move the paper release lever to the push tractor position.

3.

Move the paper selection lever to the continuous paper position.

Note:

When you print several pages

the

center support and out the back

of

continuous paper, guide the paper

of

the printer as it prints.

Load/Eject

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Switching to the cut-sheet feeder

1.

If any printed continuous paper remains in the printer, press the

Tear Off/Bin

position.

2.

Tear off the printed pages.

button to advance the paper to the tear-off

Press the

3.

backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached

to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path.

4.

Move the printer’s paper release lever to the single-sheet
position.

Move the cut-sheet feeder’s paper selection lever to the

5.

single-sheet position.

Load/Eject

button. The printer feeds the paper

selecting sing/e-sheets, postcards, or envelopes

You can select either single-sheet paper, postcards, or envelopes
using the lever on the first bin. You’ll see the icons next to the
lever. Move the lever to the proper position before loading your
paper.

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