Epson 2250 User Manual

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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, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation 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 of Seiko Epson Corporation. Action Printer is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.

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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 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.

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 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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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

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

Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.

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 15 amperes.

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.

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.

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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 ram or water 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

Where United States Users Can Get Help

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

Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911:

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of

Epson products Sales of the ESC/P Reference manual 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 User group locations

For United Kingdom Users

Epson product guarantee

Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample.

This guarantee does not affect the seller’s legal obligation or the rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any Statute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979.

All Epson Products, other than OEM products, are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for a period of ONE YEAR from date of purchase by the user of the product.

All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidence of purchase, normally the bill of sale invoice, and it is the responsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof. Epson (UK) Limited does not issue or operate any form of guarantee registration card.

Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical, to any Epson supplier who also handles the same product. In the event of any difficulty, users are requested to contact the Service Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited.

Epson (UK) Limited, or Epson Appointed Distributors, will at their discretion repair or replace part or all of the product to provide, in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the product consistent with its age and apparent usage.

This guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour required to correct any

malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to unauthorized and inexpert repair.

The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the product is used in any combination with other equipment or program software.

Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications.

The guarantee does not cover visits to the user’s premises or the repair or commissioning of the product on site.

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 lead fitted to this appliance are colored in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral Brown - Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored 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 and yellow.

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

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or colored green or green

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

Introduction

Features Finding Your Way Around Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking

Choosing a Place for the Printer Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Plugging in the Printer Running the Self Test Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Setting Up Your Software Programs

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Printing on Single Sheets

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets ....2-13

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Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Operating the Control Panel

Selecting

Using the Default-Setting Mode

Maintenance and Transportation

Troubleshooting

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Appendix

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Contents

Introduction

Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 9-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of features.

Features

These features give your Epson printer outstanding value:

Fast printing speed. You can print up to 240 characters per second in 12 cpi draft mode.

Easy paper handling. The built-in paper cassette holds up to 50 single sheets of paper. You can also install the push tractor to print on continuous paper, multi-part forms, and labels. Also you can switch between single-sheet and continuous printing without removing either paper supply.

Compatibility. The printer supports the Epson ESC/P commands widely used in software programs written for other Epson LX printers.

Two printer positions. You can set the printer upright or flat, whichever you prefer.

A range of popular fonts. You can choose from two draft fonts and two near letter quality fonts for professional results.

Unique control-panel design. The sleek, two-button panel makes it easy to customize the printer’s default settings.

No adjustment necessary for paper thickness. You do not need to adjust a paper thickness lever when you use thick paper.

In some locations, the push tractor is an option (part number

C80026*) .

Introduction 1

Introduction

Finding Your Way Around

Here’s what you’ll find in this book:

Chapter 1 contains step-by-step instructions for unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting your printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions.

Chapter 2 is a detailed discussion of paper handling.

Chapter 3 describes how to use the control panel to customize your printer settings. It also contains maintenance and troubleshooting information.

The Appendix includes the printer specifications, commands, and character tables.

A glossary of printer terms and an index are at the end.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid bodily

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injury.

CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to your

equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the

operation of your printer.

Introduction

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking

Removing the protective materials Choosing a Installing the Ribbon Plugging in the Printer Running the Self Test

Loading paper into the paper cassette..

Running Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Setting Up

Printing

the

Printer..

Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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Cartridge

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Setting Up the Printer

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Unpacking the Printer

Your printer box should include these items.

printer

power cord*

In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer.

In some countries, the push tractor is an option (part number

CAUTION: There are several versions of this printer

designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to

output guide

cable clip

change the voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country,

contact your dealer.

ribbon cartridge

push tractor**

CSOOZS*).

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Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer

Removing the protective materials

During shipping, a piece of foam packing, a print head protector, and a piece of tape protect the printer and paper cassette. Before you use the printer, you must remove these protective items.

Use the tabs on both sides of the printer cover to lift it off the printer. First remove the protective cover. Then remove the foam packing and the two protectors from inside the printer.

Remove the ribbon cartridge from its foam packing.

Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. Remove the tape that holds down the metal plate in the cassette during shipping.

Note: Store these protective items with the other packing

materials.

Setting Up the Printer

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Choosing a Place for the Printer

The printer works flat or upright, as shown below. You can set it whichever way fits your preference or working space. (When you install the push tractor, you must use the flat position.)

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

Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Do not slide the printer on rough surfaces because you may damage the flap on the bottom.

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

Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance.

Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.

Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic

timers, and 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.

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Setting Up the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

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

Use a stand that supports at least 10 kg (22 lbs). Never use a stand that tilts the printer. It should always be kept

level. Make sure to provide enough clearance below the stand so your

continuous paper feeds smoothly. Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding; secure

them to a leg of the stand if possible. Align the continuous paper stack so the paper feeds straight into

the tractor’s sprocket units.

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

Before you install the ribbon cartridge, make sure the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

Use the tabs on both sides of the printer cover to lift it off the printer. Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer.

Setting Up the Printer

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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic posts into the slots.

Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to feed the ribbon into place. Make sure it is not twisted or creased.

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CAUTION:

l Never move the small levers on the ends of the metal

shaft (shown below). They have already been adjusted at the factory.

Never move this lever.

l Disregard the numbers 0 and 1 under the printer cover

on the left side. They are not necessary for printer operation.

Setting Up the Printer

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

Replace the printer cover by inserting its tabs into the holes on the printer as shown below; then close the cover.

Plugging in the Printer

Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is off when the 0 side of the switch is pressed down.

Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer 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.

Setting Up the Printer

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Running the SelfTest

If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the

3. AC inlet on the printer.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

Running the Self Test

You can run the self test with either continuous paper or single sheets; this section describes the easier way, with single sheets.

If you want to use continuous paper, see “Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor” in Chapter 2.

Loading paper into the paper cassette

You can install the output guide to support printed pages as they

1. come out of the printer. To install it, insert the tabs on the guide

into the mounting slots on the printer case as shown below. Be sure to turn the guide over and install it in the opposite direction when you use the printer in the upright position.

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Setting Up the Printer

Running the Self Test

Pull the paper cassette out of the printer.

Fan a stack of A4 or letter-size paper and then even up the edges.

Note: The US version uses letter-size paper; all others use A4

paper. The paper size (letter or A4) is shown on the inside of the paper cassette. The cassette holds up to 50 sheets (70 kg or 22 lb maximum).

Pull out the paper support.

Setting Up the Printer

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Running the Self Test

While holding down the metal plate in the paper cassette, put

the paper in the cassette. Make sure the paper is underneath all five tabs, especially the small ones on the top edge of the cassette.

tabs

Insert the paper cassette into the printer as far as it will go. The

edge of the paper stack extends beyond the front of the printer.

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Setting Up the Printer

Running the Self Test

Running the test

Make sure the printer is turned off.

While holding down the The printer gives two long and two short beeps, and then it

loads the paper automatically and begins the self test. The printer prints characters in the current font and character

table. Here is part of a typical self test:

!“#$%Sr*( I*+,-

!“#$%&-( )*+,“#$%&‘O*+,-./012345678Q:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMN #$%&‘( )a+,-

$%&‘()*+,-./012345678S:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP %&‘( )*+,&-()a+,-

./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO

./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ

./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

LF/FF

./0123456789:;<=>?8ABCDEFGHIJKL

./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLM

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button, turn on the printer.

Note: If the paper cassette is empty when you turn the power on,

the printer beeps three times and the

paper as described above and press the

self test.

READY

LF/FF

light flashes. Load

button to start the

To stop the self test, turn off the printer.

If the self test does not work properly, contact your dealer.

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

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

Follow these steps to connect the parallel interface cable:

Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector.

Setting Up the Printer

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side.

Note: If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground

connector below the interface connector.

Put the cable through the cable clip; then insert the clip in the slot on the bottom of the printer. (You may have to remove the output guide when you put the printer upright to attach the cable clip.)

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Setting Up the Printer

Connecting the Printer to

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

the back

the computer.

Your

Note: If you want the power cord or interface cable to be on the

opposite side, route it through the slot on the back.

Computer

Setting Up Your Software Programs

Most software programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many programs provide a printer selection menu.

Setting Up the Printer

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Setting Up Your Software Programs

Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use a software program even if does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Choose from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference).

LX-100 ActionPrinter 2250 LX-810/850

LX-800 LX-86 LX-80 FX-850 FX-86e / 800 EX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80

If none of these printers is listed, select the first one of these available: LX, FX, EX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer.

To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to choose a program with

one of the LX printers on its menu. If your program does not list one of these printers, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.

Printing a test file

After you select the most appropriate printer, create and print a test file using the fonts, symbols, features, and formats that you use most often. Printing the test file shows you how the printer works with your software program.

If the printing results are not what you expect, see Troubleshooting in Chapter 3, or consult your computer or software manual.

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Setting Up the Printer

Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Printing on Single Sheets

Tips for using the paper

Loading paper manually

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Installing the push tractor..

Loading continuous paper..

Tips for using continuous Using Removing the push tractor

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Switching to single Switching to continuous paper

Printing on Special

Envelopes Multi-part forms Labels

the

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Paper Handling 2-1

Printing on Single Sheets

You can load standard-sized single sheets with the paper cassette and you can load single sheets of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide with the manual insertion slot.

Tips for using the paper cassette

Review “Loading paper into the paper cassette” on page 1-8. Also, the tips below will help you get the best performance when using the cassette.

Load paper in the cassette before you turn on the printer and send data. When the printer receives data from the computer, it loads a single sheet automatically and begins to print.

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

LF/FF

button to load the paper. Press the You can adjust the top-of-form position with the gear under the

printer cover. It is marked by + and - signs. Open the printer cover and turn the gear to adjust the position. The notches on the ribbon mask indicate the base line of printed characters. The gear adjustment affects only the loaded page. If you want to change the top-of-form position permanently, you can adjust it in the default-setting mode described in Chapter 3. However, most software programs take care of the top and bottom margins. You usually don’t need to set the top-of-form position on the printer.

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LF/FF

button to eject a sheet of loaded paper.

Paper Handling

ribbon mask

- c base line of characters

Printing on Single Sheets

When you want to push the paper support back into the paper

cassette, first remove paper from the cassette. Then hold down

the locking tab while pushing the paper support in.

The default page length for the paper cassette is 65 lines (A4-size

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

You can switch to manual insertion or to the push tractor

without removing the paper cassette. For instructions, see

“Loading paper manually” or “Switching Between Continuous

Paper and Single Sheets” later in this chapter.

Loading paper manually

You can load single sheets of paper from the rear manual insertion

slot. (If you’ve installed the push tractor, remove it before loading

paper manually.)

Place the printer in the upright position and turn it on.

Paper Handling 2-3

Printing on Single Sheets

Next, lower the flap on the rear slot. Then insert a single sheet

2. into the slot, aligning the paper edge with the arrow mark on the printer case. The page loads automatically. When the printer receives data, it begins printing.

Be sure to raise the flap when not using manual insertion.

You can adjust the top-of-form position in the same way that you do for paper loaded from the cassette.

When you want to switch to the paper cassette, press the button without inserting a page into the rear slot. The printer

loads a page from the cassette.

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Paper Handling

LF/FF

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

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

101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide.

Note: In some locations, the tractor is an option (part number C80026*).

Installing the push tractor

Make sure the printer is turned off and is in the flat position. Remove the paper guide.

Make sure the paper-release lever on the left side of the push tractor is lowered to the single-sheet position.

Paper Handling 2-5

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Hold the tractor as shown and fit the edges of both sides into the

slots at the back of the printer. Then lift it straight up until you

hear the unit snap into place.

Raise the paper-release lever and push it firmly into the continuous-paper position.

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Paper Handling

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Loading continuous paper

Place the continuous paper supply below the printer so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer as shown. (You can also use a printer stand. )

CAUTION: When you are using labels with the tractor,

always put the supply below the printer and have the printed labels feed out the back of the printer. Otherwise they may come off their backing and cause a jam.

Make sure the paper-release lever is in the upper position.

Release the sprocket units by pushing the lock levers up.

Paper Handling 2-7

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Adjust the right sprocket unit, aligning the paper edge with arrow mark on the case. Then slide the left sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.

Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket

units. Open both sprocket covers.

the

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Paper Handling

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

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

6. 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 push the lock lever down to lock it in place. Note that this printer prints on the underside of the paper.

Turn on the printer. It advances the paper to the loading position

7. automatically when it receives data.

Note: If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, load

additional paper onto the push tractor and press the

LF/FF

Paper Handling 2-9

button.

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Tips for using continuous paper

You can adjust the top-of-form position temporarily. Open the printer cover and turn the gear marked by + and - signs to adjust the position. This adjustment is lost when you turn off the

printer or feed the paper backward to the paper-park position

described later in this chapter.

paper-park position

If you want to change the top-of-form position permanently,

adjust it with the default-setting mode as described in Chapter 3.

Each time you turn on the printer with paper loaded, it reverses the continuous paper to the paper-park position and then

advances it to the next top-of-form. Always remove your printed sheets before you turn off the printer to keep the top-of-form position accurate.

Note: When you set the back-feed setting to Disable in the

default-setting mode, the printer does not feed the paper

backward even if you press the

turn on the printer with paper loaded. For details, see “Labels” in this chapter or “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 3.

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LF/FF

and

FONT

buttons or you

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Using the tear-off feature

When you use continuous paper, the tear-off feature makes it easier to tear off the last printed sheet and save the paper normally lost between documents.

Note:

You can tell the printer to feed the perforation of your paper to

either the edge of the printer cover or approximately 80 mm (three inches) beyond, by setting the tear-off option as described in Chapter 3.

When you set the back-feed setting to Disable in the defaultsetting mode, the tear-off feature does not work. For details, see “Labels” in this chapter or “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 3.

Here’s how the tear-off feature works:

When the printer finishes printing the last page and the print head moves to the top-of-form position on the next page, the printer automatically advances the paper to the tear-off position.

The

READY

mode.

You can then easily tear off the page along the perforation. When the printer receives data, it feeds the paper backward to

light (

) blinks to indicate the printer is in tear-off

the top-of-form position and the printer begins printing.

Removing the push tractor

Tear off any printed pages. Press the

LF/FF

and

FONT

the same time to feed the remaining paper backward to the paper-park position. Remove the paper from the push tractor.

Paper Handling

buttons at

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CAUTION:

excess paper before feeding paper backward. Never feed more than one page backward through the printer.

Turn off the printer and lower the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. Then pull the push tractor straight down and out of the printer.

Replace the paper guide.

Always tear off the printed document and

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Paper Handling

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

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

Switching to single sheets

Here’s how to switch from continuous paper to single sheets:

If you have a printed document still in the printer, tear off the printed pages and then press the same time to reverse the remaining paper back to the paper-park position.

LF/FF

and

FONT

buttons at the

CAUTION:

Always tear off printed pages before feeding paper

backward; feeding too many sheets backward can cause a paper jam.

Never feed labels backward. They can easily peel off of

their backing and jam the printer. See “Labels” later in this chapter for information on removing labels.

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

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Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

Switching to continuous paper

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

CAUTION: If you lower the paper-release lever while

continuous paper is still loaded, the printer beeps five times and the the paper-release lever and press the

buttons at the same time to reverse the paper to the paper-

park position. You can then lower the lever again.

The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it

automatically loads a single sheet from the paper cassette and begins to print.

If a single sheet is in the paper path, hold the

to eject it.

Raise the paper-release lever and push it firmly into the

continuous-paper position.

CAUTION: If you raise the paper-release lever when a

single sheet is in the paper path, the printer beeps and the

READY

light goes off. If this happens, raise

LF/FF

and

LF/FF

FONT

button down

completely. Then raise the lever again.

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

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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, labels, and multi-part forms. You need not adjust the printer for the paper thickness when you use these paper types.

Never move the small levers on the ends of the metal

Never move this lever.

Disregard the numbers 0 and 1 under the printer cover

on the left side. They are not necessary for printer operation.

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Printing on Special Paper

Envelopes

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

Always load envelopes manually through the rear slot. To load an envelope, follow the steps described in “Loading paper manually” earlier in this chapter.

l Before loading an envelope, lower the flap on the printer’s rear

slot.

Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer first, as shown.

l Use envelopes under normal operating conditions only.

Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head. Make sure your software program keeps the printing entirely within the printable area of the envelope. For more information

on the printable area, see the Appendix.

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Printing

on Special Paper

Multi-part forms

You can use carbonless continuous multi-part forms of up to three parts (one original plus two copies).

Load multi-part forms with the push tractor only. You load multi-part continuous paper the same way as ordinary continuous paper. For details, see “Loading continuous paper” on page 2-7.

Use only multi-part forms joined with spot-gluing that is free of wrinkles and waves. Never print on multi-part forms joined with metal staples, tape, or continuous gluing.

If you need to adjust the top-of-form position, use your software or change the default top-of-form position as described in Chapter 3. You may have to experiment to get the setting you want.

Labels

This printer can print on labels, but you must use the push tractor.

CAUTION: When you use labels, always be sure that

they are not fed backward because backward feeding can

make them peel off their backing and jam the printer.

To make sure that the labels do not peel off and jam the printer, change the back-feed setting in the default-setting mode to Disable.

(For instructions, see “Changing the default settings” in Chapter 3.) When the back-feed setting is Disable, the printer never feeds paper backward.

The back-feed setting of Disable produces the following results:

The printer does not feed paper to the paper-park position even

if you press the

The tear-off feature is disabled.

LF/FF

and

FONT

buttons.

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Printing on Special Paper

The printer does not feed paper back to the paper-park position and then advance it to the top-of-form position between jobs even if paper is loaded when you turn on the printer.

In addition to changing the back-feed setting, also follow the instructions below when you print on labels:

Always use labels designed for use with a tractor. Do not try to print on single-sheet labels.

Be sure to set up the printer and paper supply as shown on page 2-7.

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

Make sure that your printing stays entirely within the printable area of the labels because printing on the edge of a label or on the backing sheet can damage the printer. See the Appendix for more information on the printable area.

Note: When you want to remove labels from the printer, always

tear off the fresh supply of labels at the rear of the printer as shown below and then press the remaining labels out of the printer. This is necessary to prevent the labels from being fed backward.

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LF/FF

button to advance the

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

Operating the Control Panel

Lights

Buttons

Other control-panel Selecting Using the Default-Setting Mode

Changing

Default

Maintenance and Transportation

Cleaning the printer

Replacing the ribbon cartridge

Transporting the printer

Troubleshooting

Power supply Printing Paper handling

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Operating the Control Panel

You can control basic printer operations - line feeding, form feeding, paper loading and ejecting, and font selection -with the buttons on the control panel. The indicator lights show the printer status.

Lights

The panel lights provide information on certain printer conditions and settings.

READY

The READY

light

light is on when the printer is ready to receive data from

the computer. It flashes briefly each time you turn on the printer.

The READY

The printer is out of paper.

The printer is in the tear-off mode (when the push tractor is

light also flashes under the following conditions:

installed.)

When an error occurs, the

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READY

light goes off.

Operating the Control Panel

FONT

The when you press the control panel to see which font is selected. For instructions on selecting fonts with the

The the default-setting mode. For more information about the defaultsetting mode, see page 3-5.

lights

FONT

lights indicate the current font setting. These lights change

FONT

lights (Light 1 and Light 2) also indicate your selection in

button. Look at the font menu on the

FONT

button, see page 3-5.

Buttons

The two buttons on the control panel perform different functions depending on the printer mode.

FONT

Press the font choices on the font menu. The two selections. For more about choosing a font with this button, see page

3-5. Hold down the

the default-setting mode. When you are in the default-setting mode, use this button to make your selection. For more information about the default-setting mode, see page 3-5.

button

FONT

button during normal operation to cycle through the

FONT

button while you turn on the printer to enter

lights indicate current

LF/FF

Press the line. Hold down the

advance continuous paper to the next top-of-form. You can also press the

When you are in the default-setting mode, use this button to change

the default settings. For more information about the default-setting mode, see page 3-5.

button

LF/FF

button during normal operation to feed paper line by

LF/FF

button to eject a page.

button to load a single sheet of paper or to

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Operating the Control Panel

PAPERPARK

If you are using continuous paper, you can press the

buttons at the same time to move the paper back to the paper-park

position.

CAUTION:

off their backing sheet and damage the printer. Use the

LF/FF

Never

button to feed them forward.

feed labels backward; they may peel

LF/FF

and

FONT

Other control-panel features

The control panel also gives you access to two special features:

Self Test

Data dump

The self test lets you check whether your printer is operating properly. To run the self test, see page

1-11.

The data dump allows advanced users to pinpoint

communications problems between the printer and computer. Hold down the while turning on the printer to enter data dump mode. The printer prints the exact codes (in hexadecimal format) reaching it from the computer.

LF/FF

and

FONT

buttons

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Selecting Character Fonts

To choose one of the fonts available with your printer, press the

FONT

button.

FONT

The two

FONT

lights come on

(0)

and go off (0) to indicate the

current selection. The table below lists the fonts and shows how the

FONT

lights appear for each selection.

Font

Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif Epson Draft Draft condensed

Light 1

0 0

0 0 0

FONT Lights

0 off

Light 2

Sample

ABCDEFGhiJblm0123456789

ABCDEFGhijklm0123456789 ABCDEFGhijklm0123456789 ABCDff6hijkM1234W89

Using the Default-Setting Mode

Your printer has internal settings that control such functions as topof-form position and page length. These settings are called default settings because they take effect each time you turn on the printer.

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

For most users, the factory settings are best, but you can change these settings if necessary. The table below lists all the features you can change in the default-setting mode; the next section tells you how to change them; and the section after that describes each feature in detail.

Features Character spacing Shape of zero Skip-over-perforation Tear-off position Auto line feed

Back feed

Character table

Page length TOF position

Settings 10 cpi or 12 cpi Unslashed 0 or slashed Off or On On cutter or above cutter Off or On Enable or disable Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany,

Italic U.K., Italic Denmark 1, Italic Sweden, italic Italy, Italic Spain 1, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, PC 863, PC 865, PC 437 Greek*, PC 851*, PC 852*, PC 853*, PC 855*, PC 857*, PC 861*, PC 866, PC 869*, USSR GOST, BRASCII**, or Abicomp** * Available in the European version only. ** Available in the North/South American version

only.

11, 12, 8.5, or 70/6 inches (A4)

-3, -2, -1, 0, +l, +2, or +3

Note: Most software programs control the printer features listed

here. If you can use your software program to control the printer, you may never need to use the default-setting mode. In fact, you may find that your program settings override your printer’s default settings. See your software documentation for more information.

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Changing the default settings

If you do need to change any default settings, you can do as described below. You press the control panel buttons, and the control panel lights show your selections.

Note: You

can

repeat steps 6 through 8 if you want to make more than one change. Also, you can turn off the printer and start over if you are not sure about a setting.

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

paper cassette. If you installed the push tractor, always use continuous paper for the default-setting mode.

Slide the narrow cover off of the printer cover as shown. This makes it easier to read the printed messages.

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

To enter the default-setting mode, hold down the

FONT

while you turn on the printer. The printer loads a sheet of paper automatically and prints the

first instruction and a table that shows you which languages you can choose. You can print the default-setting mode messages in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

To choose English, press the

light 2 is on; then press the

FONT

LF/FF

button until light 1 is off and

button.

To choose another language, use the table below and press the

FONT

the

Table A: Language selection

button until the lights indicate your selection; then press

LF/FF

button.

button

Language English OFF French German Italian ON Spanish

Once you

press the

Light 1

OFF ON OFF

LF/FF

button, the printer prints the current

Light 2 ON

BLINK

ON BLINK

default settings and the next instruction in the selected language. After printing is finished, go to the next step.

If you want more help text to be printed, press the

FONT

After printing is finished, go to the next step. If you don’t want the help text, press the

LF/FF

button. You

then go to the next step immediately.

button.

can

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Note: When you first use the default-setting mode, it’s a good

idea to press the changing default settings. The printed text guides you through the operation. Once you are familiar with the operation, press the

LF/FF

button to skip printing.

Use Table B to choose the feature you want to change. Then press the and 2 match your selection.

Table B: Default settings

FONT

button to print the help text before

button as many times as necessary until lights 1

OFF OFF

I I

TOF position No change

Change (Table E)

For example, if you want to change the character table, press the

FONT

button until light 1 is blinking and light 2 is on.

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Press the turns on or off to show your selection, as indicated in Table B, and your new setting is saved automatically and remains in effect until you change it.

If you are changing the character table, page length, or TOF position, go to step 8 next. Otherwise, go to step 9.

If you are changing the character table, page length, or TOF position, you must make additional settings as shown in the tables below. Press the

READY

to set the feature.

LF/FF

light indicate your selection. Then press the

button to change the setting. The

LF/FF

button until light 1, light 2, and the

READY

FONT

light

button

Once you press the item in table B and your setting is saved automatically. The new setting remains in effect until you change it.

FONT

button, the printer advances to the next

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Table C: Character table

Using the Default-Setting Mode

BLINK ON BLINK ON BLINK ON

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

OFF ON BLINK

PC 866 (Russian)* USSR GOST (Russian)* PC 861 (Icelandic)

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Table D: Page length

Light 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF

Light 2 OFF OFF ON ON

Table E: TOF position

READY light

BLINK

OFF

Page length 11 inches 12 inches

8.5 inches 70/6 inches (A4)

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Turn off the printer to exit the default-setting mode. Any changes you have made remain in effect until you change them again.

10. After you exit the default-setting mode, slide the narrow cover back on the printer.

Default settings

This section describes all the features in the default-setting mode.

Character spacing

When you select 10 cpi, the printer prints 10 characters per inch

(cpi). When you select 12 cpi, it prints 12 characters per inch.

Shape of zero

The printer prints the zero character with a slash (0) when the

setting is on, or no slash (0) when the setting is off. The slashed zero allows you to easily distinguish between an uppercase “0” and a zero when printing such items as program lists.

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Skip-over-perforation

When you turn on this feature, the printer skips over the perforations of continuous paper, providing a 1-inch margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next. Because most software programs set their own top and bottom margins, you should use this feature only if your program does not provide them. This feature does not affect single-sheet paper.

Tear-off position

When you use continuous paper with the push tractor, this feature advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position where you can easily tear off the printed page. When the printer 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.

You can choose from two tear-off positions with this feature. If you select On cutter, the printer feeds the paper perforation to the edge of the printer cover. If you select Above cutter, the printer feeds the perforation about 80 mm (3 inches) beyond the printer cover’s edge.

Auto line feed

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

on top of each other, set it to on.

Back feed

When you set this feature to Disable, the printer never feeds

paper backward.

l The printer does not feed paper to the paper-park position even

if you press the LF/FF and

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FONT

buttons.

Using the Default-Setting Mode

The tear-off feature is disabled.

l The printer does not feed paper back to the paper-park position

and then advance it to the top-of-form position between jobs even if paper is loaded when you turn on the printer.

Set this feature to Disable when you use labels, or when you do not

want to tear off continuous paper after each print job.

Character table

Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. Your printer includes a wide variety of character tables. You can choose from these options:

Italic character table:

• U.S.A.

. U.K.

Italy

Graphic character table:

PC 437 (USA, standard Europe)

PC 860 (Portuguese)

PC 865 (Nordic)

PC 851 (Greek)*

PC 853 (Turkish)*

PC 857 (Turkish)*

PC 866 (Russian)*

USSR COST (Russian)*

Abicomp

(Brazilian Portuguese)**

France

Denmark 1

Spain 1

Germany

Sweden

PC 850 (Multilingual)

PC 863 (Canadian French)

PC437

PC 852 (East Europe)*

PC 855 (Cyrillic)*

PC 861 (Icelandic)*

PC 869

Greek (Greek)”

(Greek)*

. BRASCII

(Brazilian Portuguese)**

Available in the European version only.

** Available in the North/South American version only.

See the Appendix for specific characters in these character tables.

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Using the Default-Setting Mode

Page length

This option is available only when you use continuous paper

with the push tractor. You can set the page length to 8.5, 11,

12,

or 70/6 (A4) inches.

TOF (top-of-form) position

Whenever you press the command, the printer loads paper to the top-of-form (TOF) position. The TOF position is factory set to the ±0 position (8.5 mm - 0.33 inch - from the top edge of paper). You can set this position from

- 3 to +3 in l-mm (0.04-inch) increments.

LF/FF

button or send the form feed

Maintenance and Transportation

Cleaning the printer

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

Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove any paper as well as

the paper cassette and output guide.

Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt.

If the outer case or paper cassette is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the printer.

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Maintenance

and

Transportation

CAUTION:

Never use alcohol or thinners to clean the printer;

these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case.

Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.

Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants;

unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact

your dealer or a qualified service person if you think

lubrication is needed.

Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism

or electronic components.

Replacing the ribbon cartridge

When the printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge.

We recommend that you use Epson ribbon cartridge S015047 for this printer. Genuine Epson ribbons are designed and manufactured to work properly with your Epson printer. Their high quality ensures proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Using any other ribbon may damage your printer or shorten

its life.

CAUTION: If you have just used the printer, let the print

head cool for a few minutes before you touch it.

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Maintenance and Transportation

To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to the center of the printer. Then remove the cartridge by lifting the posts on either side of it.

To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in “Installing the Ribbon Cartridge” in Chapter 1.

Transporting the printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack

it using the original box and packing materials, as described below:

Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

Remove the output guide and the ribbon cartridge.

Remove the push tractor, if installed.

Attach the protective materials to the printer. See page 1-3.

Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, output guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the printer’s original box.

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. If you have a printer problem, find it in the list below and then see the appropriate page for help.

Power supply

See

See See See See See

See See

See

3-20.

3-20. 3-21. 3-22.

3-22. 3-23.

3-24. 3-25.

3-25.

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 expected.

The print position is not what you expected.

Paper handling

Single sheets do not feed properly from the paper cassette.

Single sheets do not feed properly from the manual

insertion slot.

Continuous paper does not feed properly.

You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See

“Running the Self Test” in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly,

the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the

interface cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or a qualified service person for assistance.

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Troubleshooting

Power supply Power is not being supplied.

The lights on the control panel do not go on.

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

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

Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly.

The lights come on briefly and then go off The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again.

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

Printing The printer does not print.

The

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READY

Check that the software is installed properly for your printer. Check the software’s printer settings.

Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer

and the computer. Make sure this cable is a shielded twistedpair parallel cable that meets both the printer and computer specifications.

The

READY

The printer may be out of paper. Load paper in the printer.

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light is on but nothing is printed.

light is/lashing.

Troubleshooting

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

The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1.

The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described earlier in this chapter.

The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly.

Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer.

The beeper sounds several times and the

READY

light goes off.

An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on

again. If the

READY

light stays off, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. (If an error occurs when you try to switch between single sheets and continuous paper, see page

3-26.)

The print is faint or uneven.

Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom.

The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1.

The printout is faint.

The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described earlier in this chapter.

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Troubleshooting

Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics.

A line of dots is missing in the printout.

The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to replace it.

Dots are missing in random positions.

Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Re-install the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1.

Printed characters are not what you expected.

The

typestyles or characters you sent with your

printed.

Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer. For instructions, see Chapter 1.

The font selected on the control panel does not print.

Your software may be overriding your control panel setting. Check the font setting in your software program.

software

are not

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The

wrong

characters are printed.

The wrong character table is selected. Check the default character table setting as described in “Changing the default settings” on page 3-7.

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Troubleshooting

The print position is not what you expected.

Printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part

page is printed at the top

Reduce or eliminate the top margin with your application software.

Use your software to specify the type of paper you are using

(single-sheet or continuous) and to reduce the lines-per-page

setting. Change the TOF position in the default-setting mode. See

“Changing the default settings” on page 3-7.

Also, it is possible to open the printer cover and turn the gear

to make minor adjustments to the loading position for the current page only. See Chapter 2.

All the text is printed on the same line.

Set the auto line feed to on in the default-setting mode so the printer adds a line-feed code to each carriage return. See

“Changing the default settings” on page 3-7.

the next page.

of one

The text is printed with extra blank lines between the lines

Two line-feed signals are being sent. Set the auto line feed to off in the default-setting mode. See “Changing the default settings” on page 3-7.

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

Page length does not match the length

the paper.

Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary.

If you are using continuous paper, change the page length in

the default-setting mode. See “Changing the default settings” on page 3-7.

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Troubleshooting

Regular gaps occur in the printout.

One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set skip-overperforation to off in the default-setting mode. See “Changing the default settings” on page 3-7.

Note:

You can use data dump mode to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and your software programs. See page 3-4.

If the printer still does not print correctly, try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.

Paper handling Single sheets do not feed properly from the paper cassette.

When the push tractor is installed, the platen does not rotate and paper

does not feed.

Check that the paper-release lever is in the lower, singlesheet position.

The platen rotates but paper does not feed and the READY light flashes.

The paper cassette is out of paper. Load paper in the cassette.

Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams.

Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Remove the paper cassette and make sure the paper is properly loaded in the paper cassette.

Pages do

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not

fully eject.

Use the

LF/FF

button to eject the pages.

Using the Printer

Single sheets do not feed properly from the manual insertion slot.

Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams.

Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new

sheet straight into the paper slot. Make sure you’re using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.

The paper may be too far to the right.

Move the paper a little to the left.

The paper does not eject completely.

The paper may be too long. Use paper that is within the specified range. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.

Continuous paper does not feed properly.

•

When you send data or press the LF/FF button, the push tractor does

not feed the paper.

Check that the paper-release lever is in the raised, continuous-paper position.

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

Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams.

The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. 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 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 size and thickness are within the

specified range. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.

Using the Printer

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Troubleshooting

The paper does not eject properly.

The page may be too long. Tear off the fresh supply of paper and eject the page from the printer. Use only paper that is within the specified length range described in the Appendix.

l When you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, the

beeper sounds several times and the READY light goes off

You may have tried to change the paper-release lever position while paper remained in the printer. Return the paper-release lever to the previous position and eject paper

(or feed paper to the paper-park position). Then change the

paper-release lever position.

The

paper

does not feed backward to the paper-park position

the tear-

off feature does not work.

You may have set the back-feed setting in the default-setting mode to Disable. Set the back-feed setting to Enable. See

“Changing the default settings” on page 3-7. However, when you print on labels, make sure you set the back-feed setting to Disable.

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Using the Printer

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications Interface specifications Initialization

Command Summary

Sending printer commands

Using the command summary Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion

Overall printing Print size and character width Print enhancement Word processing Character tables User-defined characters

Graphics

Character Tables

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Appendix A-1

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications Printing

Printing method: Printing speed:

Quality Characters/inch

Draft

NLQ

Printing direction:

Line spacing:

Paper feed speed: 86.5 ms per l/6-inch line; 2.88 inches/second with

Buffer:

Download memoy:

9-pin impact dot matrix

Characters/second/line

10 12 10

Bidirectional logic-seeking for text printing. (Unidirectional can be selected with a software command.) Unidirectional for graphics.

l/6 inch, l/8 inch, or programmable in l/216-inch increments

continuous feed 4KB Memory capacity for 6 NLQ and 6 draft user-defined

characters

200

240

Printable columns:

A-2

Appendix

12cpi

12 cpi condensed

160

Technical Specifications

Resident fonts:

Character tables:

North/South America:

Europe:

Other countries:

Character sets:

Paper

Single skeets (Paper cassette):

Size

Thickness Weight

Input paper supply

Single skeets (Manual insertion):

Width

Length Thickness Weight

Epson Draft Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif

One italic and 7 graphics character tables One italic and 15 graphics character tables One italic and 5 graphics character tables

13 international character sets

US model: Letter (8.5 x 11 inches) Other models: A4 (210 x 297 mm)

0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0026 to 0.0055 inches) 64 to 90 g/m2 (17 to 24 lb)

Use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper under normal conditions.

50 sheets for 82

60 sheets for 64

g/m* g/m*

(22 lb) (17 lb)

Total thickness of paper stack should be less than

5 mm (0.2 inches).

148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) 92 to 364 mm (3.6 to 14.3 inches)

0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0026 to 0.0055 inches) 53 to 90

Use 90

g/m2

(14 to 24 lb)

g/m2

(24 lb) paper under normal

conditions.

Continuous

Width Copies Thickness Weight

paper:

101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) Three sheets (one original plus two copies)

0.065 to 0.25 mm (0.0026 to 0.0098 inches) total 53 to 82 40 to 58

g/m2

(14 to 22 lb) for one sheet

g/m2

(12 to 15 lb) per sheet in multi-part

forms

Use only two or three-part carbonless multi-part forms and use them with the push tractor.

Appendix A-3

Technical Specifications

Single sheets (Manual insertion):

Width

Length Thickness 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0026 to 0.0055 inches) Weight

Continuous paper:

Width Copies Thickness Weight

Note: YOU can use recycled paper under normal conditions. If you notice increases in ribbon consumption and paper.

Labels:

Size 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) width for backing

Thickness

Weight

148

to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches)

to 364 mm (3.6 to 14.3 inches)

to 90 g/m

(14 to 24 lb)

101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches)

Two sheets (one original plus one copy)

0.065 to 0.18 mm (0.0026 to 0.0071 inches) total

to 82 g/m

(14 to 22 lb) for one sheet 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in multi-part forms

l Use only two-part carbonless multi-part forms and

use them only with the optional push tractor.

paper jamming, use a higher grade of

sheet

63.5 x 23.8 mm (2 1/2x 15/16 inches) minimum for a label

0.07

to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) for backing

sheet

0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches) total

g/m2 (17 lb)

l Use continuous type labels only with the optional

push tractor.

l Use labels only under normal temperature and

humidity conditions.

Envelopes:

Size No. 6 Thickness

Weight

A-4

No. 10

Appendix

166 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches)

240 x 104

0.16 to 0.48 mm (0.0063 to 0.019 inches)

mm (9.4 x 4.1 inches)

to 75 g/m

(12 to 20 lb)

Use envelopes only under normal temperature

and humidity conditions.

l Load envelopes with the longer side inserted into

the rear slot by manual insertion only.

Technical Specifications

Note: You can use recycled paper under normal conditions. If you notice increases in ribbon consumption and paper jamming, use a higher grade of

paper.

Labels:

Size

Thickness

Weight

Envelopes:

Size No. 6

No. 10 Thickness Weight

101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) width for backing sheet

63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.50 x 0.94 inches) minimum for a label

0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) for backing sheet

0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches) total 68 g/m2 (18 lb)

Use only continuous type labels and use them only with the push tractor.

Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.

166 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches)

240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches)

0.16 to 0.48 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches) 45 to 75

g/m*

(12 to 20 lb) Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.

Load envelopes manually, with the longer side inserted into the rear slot.

A-4

Appendix

Printable area:

Single sheets (paper cassette and manual insertion) and envelopes

printable area

-C

Technical Specifications

A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches).

The minimum left margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum right margin is:

3.8 mm (0.15 inches) for the A4-size paper cassette

9.7 mm (0.38 inches) for the letter-size paper cassette 3 mm (0.12 inches) for manual insertion However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches).

The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches).

Appendix A-5

Technical Specifications

Continuous paper

The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 9 mm (0.35 inches).

The minimum left margin is 13 mm (0.51 inches). The minimum right margin is 13.8 mm (0.54 inches).

The maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches).

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Mechanical

Paper-feed methods:

Ribbon:

MTBF:

Print head life: Dimensions and weight:

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Appendix

Friction (paper cassette and manual insertion) Push tractor Black ribbon cartridge S015047 Life expectancy: 3 million characters at

14 dots/character 4000 power-on hours 200 million strokes/wire Height

Width Depth

Weight

130 mm (5.1 inches) 375 mm (14.8 inches) 252 mm (9.9 inches) without push tractor 307 mm (12.1 inches) with push tractor

4.5 kg (10 lb) without push tractor

4.9 kg (10.9 lb) with push tractor

Electrical

220 V model:

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

Dielectric strength

220-230V model:

Rated voltage: Input voltage range:

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

Dielectric strength:

240 V model:

Rated voltage: AC 240 V

Input voltage range:

Rated frequency range:

Input frequency range:

Rated current:

Power consumption:

Dielectric strength:

AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) AC 1 kV rms, 1

AC 220-230 V AC 198 to 244 V

49.5

0.6

Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) AC 1.5 kV rms, 1 minute (between AC line and

0.6 A

Technical Specifications

to 60 Hz

1.1 A

minute or AC

(between AC line and chassis)

to 60 Hz

to 60.5 Hz

chassis)

AC 216 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz

49.5

to 60.5 Hz

Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) AC 1.5 kV rms, 1 minute (between AC line and chassis)

1.2

kV rms,1second

Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.

Appendix A-7

Technical Specifications

Environmental

Temperature: Operation:

Storage:

Humidity (without condensation):

Operation:

Storage: 5 to 85 % RH

5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)

-20 to 55°C (4 to 131°F)

30 to 80 % RH

Safety approvals

Safety standards:

US model: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 No.220

RFI:

European model:

US model: European model:

EN 60950 SE-H)

(Tijv,

SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO,

FCC part 15 subpart B class B

Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 part 3) EN 55022 class B

Interface specifications

Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface.

Specifications and pin assignments

The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:

Data format:

Synchronization:

Handshake timing:

Signal level:

8-bit parallel STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signals TTL compatible

Connector:

A-8

36-pin 57-30360 Amphenol connector or

equivalent

Appendix

Technical Specifications

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

Signal Return

Pin Pin

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

13 -

14 -

15 - 16 17 - CHASSIS -

20 21 22 DATA 3 23 DATA 4 24 DATA 5 25 DATA 6 26 DATA 7 27

28 ACKNLG

30 PE

Signal Direction

STROBE IN

DATA 1 DATA 2

DATA 8

BUSY

SLCT

AUTO

FEED

x-r

GND -

GND

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN

OUT

Description

STROBE pulse to read data. Pulse width must be more than 0.5 microseconds at the receiving terminal.

These signals represent information in the 1 st to 8th bits of parallel data, respectively. Each signal is at HIGH level when data is logical 1 and LOW when it is logical 0.

About a 1 O-microsecond pulse. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is ready to accept more data.

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

1) During data entry

2) During printing

3) During an error state A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is

in a paper-out state or in an error state.

Pulled up to 5V through 1.0 KR

resistance. When this signal is LOW, the paper is

automatically fed one line after printing. (The signal level can be fixed to this

by setting Auto Line Feed on in the

default-setting mode.)

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

isolated from the logic ground

Appendix A-9

Technical Specifications

Signal Pin

Return Pin

Signal

Direction

Description

Not used

GND INIT

Twisted-pair return signal ground level.

When this level becomes LOW, the printer controller is reset to its

power-up state and the print buffer is cleared. This level is normally HIGH; its pulse width must be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal.

ERROR

OUT

This level becomes LOW when the

printer is:

1) in a paper-out state

2) in an error state

GND

Same as for pins 19-30. Not used

+5v

OUT

Pulled up to 5V through 1.0

resistance.

Not used

Note:

l The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as

viewed from the printer.

l “Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be 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.

l All interface conditions are based on the TTL level. Both the rise and fall times

of each signal must be less than 0.2 microseconds.

l Data transfer must be carried out by observing the 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.

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Appendix

Technical Specifications

Interface timing

The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.

BUSY ACKNLG

DATA STROBE

Initialization

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

Hardware initialization

Software initialization

l The power is turned on.-

The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW).

Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer)

command.

Appendix

A-11

Technical Specifications

Default settings

The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is

initialized.

Item

Top-of-form position

Page length Single sheets: 65 lines for A4-size paper,

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

In addition, hardware initialization clears the data buffer.

Current paper position or setting in the defaultsetting mode.

61 lines for letter-size paper, 22 inches for manual insertion

Continuous paper: Subject to control panel

setting in the default-setting mode Cancelled 1/6-inch line spacing Every eight characters Last font selected on control panel Cancelled (except condensed printing) Hardware initialization: cleared

Software initialization: deselected only

Default setting

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Appendix

Command Summary

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 on a particular place on the page, and so on.

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

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 II. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated.

ESC @ is a command with no parameters. ESC U l/0 is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it off. ESC K nl n2 is a command with two parameters. ESC D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters.

Appendix

A-13

Command Summa y

Printer operation

ASCII Dec. ESC @ 64 DC1 DC3 ESCs1/0 115 73 ESC< ESC U 1/0 ESC 8

ESC 9 ESC EM n

BEL

17 19

60 85 56 38 57 39 25

Hex. 40

Data control

ASCII CR CAN

DEL

Dec.

127 7F

11 13

3C 55

Hex. OD

Description Initialize Printer Select Printer Deselect Printer Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Disable Paper-Out Detection Enable Paper-Out Detection Control Paper Loading/Ejecting

n = “R” Ejecting a sheet Beeper

Description Carriage Return Cancel Line Delete Character

Vertical motion

ASCII FF ESC C n

A-14

Dec. 12 67 43

Appendix

Hex. 0C

Description Form Feed Set Page Length in Lines

n = Number of lines

Command Summa y

ASCII ESC C 0

ESC N n

ESC O LF ESC 0 ESC l ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC A n 65 ESC J n VT ESC B

ESC b c nn 98

Dec. 67 43

Hex.

79 10 48 30 49 50 32 51

74 11 66

4F OA

33 41 4A OB 42

Description Set Page Length in Inches

n = Number of lines Set Skip-Over-Perforation

n = Number of lines Cancel Skip-Over-Perforation Line Feed Select l/8-inch Line Spacing Select 7/72-inch Line Spacing Select l/6-inch Line Spacing Select n/216-inch Line Spacing Select n/72-inch Line Spacing Perform n/216-inch Line Feed Tab Vertically Set Vertical Tabs

Up to 16 tabs entered in ascending order; last n should be 0

Set Vertical Tabs in Channels Same as ESC B, except that c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be between 0-7.

ESC /c

Horizontal motion

ASCII

ESC l n

ESC Q n

Dec. 108 6C

Hex.

Select Vertical Tab Channel

Description Set Left Margin

n = Left margin column

Set Right Margin n = Right margin column

Backspace

Appendix

A-15

Command Summary

ASCII ESC e 0 n

ESCeln

ESCfOn

ESCfln

HT ESC D nn

Dec. 101 65

101 65

102 66

68 44

Hex. Description

Overall printing style

ASCII

ESCxn

Dec.

120 78

Hex.

Set Horizontal Tab Increments n = Horizontal tab interval in spaces

(n £ 21 at 10 cpi, 25 at 12 cpi, or 36 in

condensed modes) Set Vertical Tab Increments

n = Vertical tab interval in lines Horizontal Skip

n = Number of spaces to skip

Vertical Skip

n = Number of lines to skip Tab Horizontally Set Horizontal Tabs

Up to 32 tabs entered in ascending order; last n should be 0

Description Select NLQ or Draft

n=l:NLQ

0: Draft

ESCkn

ESC ! n

A-16

107 6B

Appendix

Select NLQ Font n = 0: Roman

1: Sans Serif

Master Select To find the value of n, add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below: n = 0: 10 cpi

1: 12 cpi 4: Condensed 8: Emphasized

16: Double-strike 32: Double-width 64: Italic

128: Underline

Print size and character width

Command Summary

ASCII ESC P ESC M

ESC SI DC2

ESC SO DC4 20

ESC W

l/O

Dec. Hex. 80 50 77 15 15 18 12 14 14

87 57

Print enhancement

ASCII ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H 72 ESC SO ESC S1 ESC T ESC 4 ESC 5

Dec. Hex. 69 70 71

83 53 83 53 84 54 52 53

4D OF OF

OE OE 14

45 46 47 48

34 35

Description Select 10 cpi Select 12 cpi Select Condensed Mode Select Condensed Mode Cancel Condensed Mode Select Double-Width Mode (one line) Select Double-Width Mode (one line) Cancel Double-Width Mode (one line)

Turn Double-Width Mode On/Off

Description Select Emphasized Mode Cancel Emphasized Mode Select Double-Strike Mode Cancel Double-Strike Mode Select Superscript Mode Select Subscript Mode Cancel Superscript/Subscript Mode Select Italic Mode Cancel Italic Mode

ESC - l/0

45 2D

Turn Underline Mode On/Off

Appendix A-17

Command Summary

Word processing

ASCII ESC a n

Dec.

Character tables

ASCII

ESCtn

ESC(tnn

Dec.

116 74

40 116

Hex.61Description

NLQ Justification n = 0: Left justification

1: Centering 2: Right justification 3: Full justification

Hex.

2874

Description Select Character Tables

Selects character table n assigned by ESC ( t n = 0, 1, 48, 49 only

Assign Character Table

ESC(t3Odld2d3

Assign character table set with table dl

dl = 0, 1,48, or 49 d2 d3

0 0 Italic 1 0 PC437 (USA) 1 16 PC437 Greek (Greek)* 3 0 PC850 (Multilingual) 4 0 PC851 (Greek)* 5 0 PC853 (Turkish)* 6 0 PC855 (Cyrillic)* 7 0 PC860 (Portuguese)* 8 0 PC863 (Canadian-French)

9 0 PC865 (Nordic) 10 0 PC852 (East Europe)* 11 0 PC857 (Turkish)* 14 0 PC866 (Russian)* 15 0 PC869 (Greek)* 16 0 USSR GQST (Russian)* 24 0 PC861 (Icelandic)* 25 0 BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese)** 26 0 Abicomp (Brazilian Portuguese)**

Available in European version only

Available in North/South American version only

Character table

and

A-18 Appendix

Command Summary

ASCII ESC R n

ESC 6 ESC 7

Dec. 82

54 36 Printable Code Area Expansion 55 37

Hex.52Description

Select an International Character Set

n=0:USA

1: France 8: Japan 2: Germany 9: Norway 3: U.K. 10: Denmark II 4: Denmark I 11: Spain II

5: Sweden 12: Latin America 6: Italy

Enable Upper Control Codes

7: Spain I

User-defined characters

ASCII ESC & nn 38 26 Define User-Defined Characters

Dec. Hex.

Description

ESC & 0 nl n2 al dd n1 = Code for first character (58-63) n2 = Code for last character (58-63) al = Use top (128) or bottom (0) 8 pins of print

head

dd = In draft mode, 1 byte is required for each

of the 11 columns of each character being defined. In NLQ mode, 3 bytes are required for each of the 11 columns of each character being defined.

ESC: 0 n 0

ESC % n 37

Copy ROM into RAM n = 0: Roman

1: Sans Serif

Select User-Defined Set

0: Normal set

1: User-defined set

Appendix

A-19

Command Summary

Graphics

ASCII ESC K nl n2

ESC L nl n2

ESC Y nl n2

ESC Z nl n2

ESC * m nl n2

Single-density Double-density

High-speed double-density*

Quadruple-density*

Dec. 75

89 59

90 5A

42 2A

Option

Hex. 4B

Description Select Single-Density Graphics Mode

Total columns = nl + (n2 x 256) Select Double-Density Graphics Mode

Total columns = nl +

Select High-Speed Double-Density Graphics Mode Total columns = nl + (n2 x 256)

Select Quadruple-Density Graphics Mode Total columns = nl + (n2 x 256)

Select Graphics Mode Total columns = nl + (n2 x 256)

Alternate code

ESC K

I I

ESC L

I I I I

ESC Y 2 ESC Z

(~22

x 256)

Horiz. density

(dots/in.)

120 120

240

CRT I none Plotter (1 : 1) CRT II none

* Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. ESC ? s n

ESC A m nl n2

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Appendix

3F Reassign Graphics Mode

none

s is the character (K, L, or Z) to be reassigned to mode n (0-6)

Select 9-Pin Graphics Mode m: Print density (0 for single, 1 for double) Total columns = nl +

4 5 72

(7-22

x 256)

Character Tables

You can select these character tables with the default-setting mode or by using a software command.

All tables except the italic character table are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F, so only the PC 437 and italic tables are shown completely. The rest of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF.

The tables with * after the table name are available in the European version only; those with ** are available in the North/South American version only.

PC 437 (USA, standard Europe)

Appendix

A-21

Character Tables

PC 850 (Multilingual)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E

PC 863 (Canadian-French)

BQABCDEF

c E : ?: L 101

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F

PC 860 (Portuguese)

89ABCDEF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F

c fi 6 .;:

L I a

PC 865 (Nordic)

BQABCDEF

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9

B C D E F

c g g ::<

L A (L

A-22

Appendix

Character Tables

PC 437 Greek (Greek)”

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9

C D E F

PC 852 (East Europe)”

B C

PC 851 (Greek)”

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

B C D E

PC 853 (Turkish)*

2 3

5 6 7 8 9

C D E F

Appendix

A-23

Character Tables

PC 855 (Cyrillic)*

89ABCDEF

tjrna:L.H-

2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9

A B C D E F

PC 861 (Icelandic)*

BgABCDEF

c $ 6 1::‘:

2 3 4

5 8 7 8 9

B C D

L I a

..‘..

PC 857 (Turkish)*

89ABCDEF

c fi 6 :? L Q

2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9

A B

D E F

PC 866 (Russian)*

89ABCDEF

2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9

D E F

A P a

...

A-24

Appendix

Character Tables

PC 869 (Greek)*

89ABCDEF

0 1

2 3

5 8 7 8 9

B C D E F

^r *c j:..

L T f

BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese)**

1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9

E F

USSR GOST (Russian)*

0 1

2 3 4 5

7 8 9

A B C D E F

FgABCDEF

t c

Lryry\

I -

I 1IIEXex\

111

APapti

BC6 c

BTBT,

A@n9' xllxu-,

3 v 3 4:

HlIl~mt B 9

A m

K'bKsI n H Jl bl f Mfz~Ybh H3H

OIOOIO~ II II n II

Abicomp

(Brazilian Portuguese)**

1 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9

B C D E F

Appendix

A-25

Glossary

The following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more information.

ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols.

bidirectional printing

Printing in which the print head prints in both directions. This increases the speed of printing.

bit

A binary digit (0 or l), which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer.

buffer

The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before printing it.

byte

A unit of information consisting of eight bits.

characters per inch cpi)

A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch. The printer’s default setting is 10 cpi.

character table

A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language.

condensed printing

Printing in which the width of each character is approximately 60% of the width of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto a page.

continuous paper

Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper.

control code

Special codes used to control printer functions (such as a carriage return or line feed) instead of printing characters.

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cpi

See characters per inch.

data dump

A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer

is in data dump mode, it prints each code it receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters.

default

A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.

dot matrix

A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.

double-width printing

Printing in which each character is twice as wide as normal.

draft printing

One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also NLQ printing.

ESC/P

Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers.

font

A font is a style of type designated by a family name.

form feed

A control code and control panel button that advances the paper to the next top-ofform position.

initialization

Returns the printer to its defaults (fixed set of conditions).

interface

The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a

time.

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italic

A typestyle in which the characters slant.

line feed

A control code that advances the paper one line space.

NLQ printing

One of two print qualities available on your printer. Near letter quality provides better readability and appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft printing.

paper-park position

The position in which the paper is backed out of the paper path but is still attached to the push tractor.

parallel interface

See interface.

printable area

The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins.

push tractor

A detachable device that automatically pushes continuous paper into the printer from the loading side.

RAM

Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a buffer and for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off.

This

sentence

is italicized.

reset

To return a printer to its defaults either by sending a command, an INIT signal, or

by turning the printer off and then back on.

self test

A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM.

software program

A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning.

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Epson 2250 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Features

Finding Your Way Around

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Unpacking the Printer

Removing the protective materials

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Installing the Ribbon Cartridge

Plugging in the Printer

Running the SelfTest

Loading paper into the paper cassette

Running the test

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Setting Up Your Software Programs

Printing a test file

Printing on Single Sheets

Tips for using the paper cassette

Loading paper manually

Using Continuous Paper with the Push Tractor

Installing the push tractor

Loading continuous paper

Tips for 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

Multi-part forms

Labels

Operating the Control Panel

Lights

Buttons

Other control-panel features

Selecting Character Fonts

Using the Default-Setting Mode

Changing the default settings

Default settings

Maintenance and Transportation

Cleaning the printer

Replacing the ribbon cartridge

Transporting the printer

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Interface specifications

Initialization

Command Summary

Sending printer commands

Using the command summary

Data control

Vertical motion

Horizontal motion

Overall printing style

Print size and character width

Print enhancement

Word processing

Character tables

User-defined characters

Graphics

Character Tables