Epson 800 User Manual

User’s Guide

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INK JET PRINTER

ESC/P are registered trademarks and Epson

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by Seiko Epson Corporation

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
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

turning

the equipment off and on, the user is

WARNING

For Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

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Important Safety

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.

Instructions

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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 rain 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

(800)

Epson Connection at

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or
Service Center

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

Information on ESC/P 2 drivers for your software
Sales of the ESC/P reference manual, which contains

comprehensive information on ESC/P 2 commands
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
Information about user groups

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Tips for Printing on Single Sheets

There are a few things you should know about printing on single
sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single
sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your
file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it
prints the last few lines from one page onto the next.

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

1.

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

2.

Many programs include an option to set the maximum lines
per page. If your program has a lines-per-page setting and
you are using 8.5x11-inch paper, set the lines per page to
for

A4,

try

65.

Note:

Tofind

fhe

right

lines-per-page

create a

test

document using your application program.
and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file
2 to

66.

When you print

fhe

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

yourfile,

seffingfor

notice

paper

that

is

not 8.5~12,

Set

of

numbered

the

last number printed on

your fop

linesfrom

61;

3.

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

4.

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

8.5x11-inch page, try setting the form length at 10 inches
(10.5

inches for

5.

Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using

A4).

single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose
single sheets.

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Contents

lntroduction

Features
How to Use This Manual
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Chapter

About YourInk Jet Printer

Afew
Choosing

Unpacking the Printer

Attaching the paper support
Choosing a Place for the Printer
Plugging in
Installing the Ink Cartridge
Testing the

Loading paper in the paper feeder

Running the self test
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Setting Up Your Software Programs
Tips for Using the Paper Feeder

Chapter 2

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Setting Up Your Printer

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precautions..

the

the Printer

Printer

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right paper

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Using Other Printer Functions

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Loading Paper Manually

Papersize
Printing on single sheets
Printing on envelopes

Operatingthe Control Panel..............................................................

Indicator lights

Buttons

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Controlling

Adjusting
Adjusting

Selecting Character Fonts

Scalable
Condensed

Using

the
Default
Changing

Page with Micro
the

loading position.................................................

the

print position

Fonts

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printing....................................................................

Default-Settings

settings

descriptions..

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Chapter 3

Replacingthe Ink Cartridge
Cleaning the
Cleaning

Transporting the Printer.....................................................................

Troubleshooting

Power supply..............................................................................

Printing
Paper handling

Mainfenunce and

Print Head
Printer..

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Troubleshooting

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Appendix

Technical Specifications

Printer
Interface

Initialization................................................................................

Command Summary...........................................................................

Sending printer
Using
General

Paper feeding..............................................................................

Page format..................................................................................

Print position motion
Font selection
Font enhancement
Spacing
Character handling

specifications..................................................................

specifications...............................................................

the

command

operation

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CharacterTables

Glossary

Index

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VZZZ

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

Features

Your printer offers the following features:

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

360 x 360

crisp

Flexible paper handling. Use the built-in paper feeder to
load up to
envelopes or single pages manually without removing the
paper supply.

dots per inch

100

sheets automatically. You can also insert

48-nozzle

ink jet printer, ideal for

(dpi)

text and graphics.

Fast printing speed. You can print up to

12-cpi

second in

Quiet printing. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet
working environment.

Compact, streamlined design. Suited to the office or home
environment, its small footprint conserves your work space.

Epson ESC/P 2
adds scalable fonts and improved graphics capability.

Compatibility. Supports the Epson

widely used in application programs written for other

Epson printers.

Convenience. Drop-in ink cartridge prints up to

1000

at

characters/page.

letter quality

This enhanced printer control language

TM.

(LQ)

180

mode.

ESC/P@

characters per

commands

700

pages

Introduction 1

How to Use This Manual

Here’s what you’ll find in this book:

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Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer.
It also describes how to load the paper feeder and print a
self test. Be sure to read and follow these instructions.

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Chapter 2 contains information that you will need to use
special printer functions. It explains how to load paper
manually and change printer settings from the control
panel.

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Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting
information. If the printer does not operate properly or you
have difficulties, see this chapter.

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

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

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

Cautions
equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.

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be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

must

be observed to avoid damage

to

your

Chapter 1

Setting Up Your Printer

About Your Ink Jet Printer

A few precautions.......................................................................

Choosing the right paper

Unpacking

Attachingthe papersupport

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Plugging

Installing the Ink Cartridge . . .

Testing

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ,,......................................

Setting Up Your

Tipsfor

thePrinter

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thePrinter
Loading
Running

Using

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paperin

theselftest

Software

thePaper

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the paper

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Programs

Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

feeder

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Setting Up

Your

Printer

1-1

About Your

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

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

Inside the ink jet print head, tiny spray units, or jets, draw ink
from the cartridge and then propel them onto the page in the
form of characters or graphics. Because the print head doesn’t
strike the page as it prints, it is much quieter than an impact
printer such as a dot-matrix.

Ink

Jet Printer

A few precautions

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

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Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the
cartridge. If it does get on your skin, wash it off with soap
and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately
with water.

1-2

0

Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

Cl

Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them.

Ll

Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or
remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new
one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise.

CI

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

Setting

Up

Your Printer

0

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

Do not use an ink cartridge beyond its rated life expectancy.

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Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the
cartridge carton.

When moving the ink cartridge from a cold place to a warm

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one, let it sit for about one hour until the ink warms to the
new temperature.

0

Do not turn off the printer while printing or before the print

head is capped. (The print head is capped when it is in the
far right position.) The print head caps automatically if the
printer receives no data for several seconds. You can also
cap the print head by pressing the

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the

0

cartridge during printing.

0

Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is

capped, and do not remove the ink cartridge.

Choosing the right paper

PAUSE

button.

One of the keys to getting great results with your ink jet printer
is selecting the right paper. Paper absorbency is an especially
important consideration. With paper that is too absorbent, the
ink can bleed slightly, causing characters to blur. However,
with paper that is not absorbent enough, the ink may take too
long to dry and smear easily.

The finish and thickness of the paper are also important. Avoid

paper that has a rough finish or a slick, coated finish. Also,
avoid paper that is too thick or too thin. See the paper
specifications in the Appendix for more information.

Most correspondence-quality paper works in your printer
without problems. However, it is a good practice to test any
paper or envelopes in your printer before buying large
quantities.

Setting Up Your Printer

1-3

To test a supply of paper, take a single sheet from the package
and load it in the printer. Perform the self test and check the

results. You should test both sides of the paper to determine
which gives you the best quality printing. If the ink does not
bleed or smear, the paper should be suitable for use with your
printer.

Because the drying speed for the ink depends on the pattern
being printed, the type of paper used, and the temperature and
humidity, some smudging or streaking may occur under

certain conditions. If the ink does not dry quickly enough, try

removing sheets one at a time as they finish printing.

Note:

Ink jet printers me

paper. Keep

it in 0 cool, dry

plrrticulmdy sensitizle

unused paper

plnce.

to the condition

in its

origind pnckqing rrznterial and

ofyour

Unpacking the Printer

Your printer box should include these items:

store

Ink cartridge

1-4

Setting Up Your Printer

Paper support

Power cord

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

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

Save all of the packaging and the protective materials in case
you ever need to transport the printer.

Attaching

You should install the paper support before you begin using the
printer. To install it, push the paper support notches onto the

mounting posts on the printer case.

the

paper

support

Setting

Up Your

Printer

1-5

Choosing a Place for the Printer

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

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

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

Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance.

Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid
changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light sources, or heat
generating devices.

Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power
cord.

Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers. Also, avoid outlets on the same circuit as
large motors or other appliances that can cause fluctuations
in line voltage.

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

Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.

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

Cl

1-6

Use a stand that supports at least

0

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

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

Setting

Up Your

Printer

9.6

kg

(21.2 lbs).

Plugging in the Printer

1.

Make sure that the power switch is turned off. It is off when

the 0 side of the switch is pressed down.

2.

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

Caution:

It

is not possible to adjust the
voltage. lf the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not
match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the
power cord.

printerfor

use at another

3.

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

4.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.

Setting Up Your Printer

1-7

Installing

the

Ink

Cartridge

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

page.

Cautiow

The

iuk

El

ink will not leak

hands,
iuto

The

first time you use your new printer, you need to charge the
ink delivery system with ink. You need to perform this
operation only once.

To prolong the life of your ink cartridge...

Ll

Always wait until the print head stops moving before
you turn off the printer.

PAUSE and then turn off the printer.)

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Never remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a
new one.

tJ

Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has
declined.

cartridge is a self-contained unit. Under ordinary use,

from

the cartridge. If ink does get on

wash them thoroughly with soap and water. lf mk gets

l/our

et/es,

flush them immediately with water.

(To

stop printing quickly, press

700

Tour

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Don’t move the print head by hand.

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Leave the cartridge sealed until just before you install it.

Install the ink cartridge as follows:

1-8

Setting

Up Your

Printer

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

2.

Hold down both the

ALT and

PAUSE

buttons while you turn

on the printer. Release the buttons after the printer starts

initializing.

The print head moves to the ink cartridge replace position
automatically.

Setting

Up

Your

Printer

1-9

3.

Open the printer cover.

4.

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

1-10

Setting Up Your Printer

Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and

5.

remove it from the protective

cardboad.

Make sure to

remove the tape seal from the ink cartridge.

Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up

6.

and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow
mark on the printer case.

Setting

Up Your

Printer

l-11

7.

Push the ink cartridge clamp towards the back of the
printer to secure the cartridge.

8.

Press the

system. It takes about one minute. The

ALT button again to charge the ink delivery

PAUSE

light flashes
throughout the cycle and turns off when the ink charging
has finished.

Caution:
Do not

tur~z

off or reset the

printer

until the ink-charging cycle

is complete.

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9.

Close the printer cover.

Setting

Up Your

Printer

Testing the Printer

After you charge the ink delivery system, you can use the built-
in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. You
can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or
by feeding a sheet manually. This section describes loading
paper in the paper feeder.

Loading

paper

1.

Open the paper feeder cover and lift the paper separator.

2.

Fan a stack of letter-size or A4 paper; then tap it on a flat
surface to even the edges.

Note:

The paper feeder holds up to

in

the

paper

100

feeder

sheets

(64 g/m2

or 16 lb maximum).

Setting

Up Your

Printer

1-13

3.

Insert a stack of paper all the way into the paper feeder

with the printable surface face-down. Align the right edge
of the stack with the right edge of the paper feeder. Then
move the left edge guide to match the width of your paper,
as shown below.

4.

Close the paper feeder cover and lower the paper separator
to secure the paper stack.

Now you are ready to run the self test. For more about printing

with the paper feeder, be sure to read “Tips for Using the Paper
Feeder” at the end of this chapter.

Running the self test

1.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Setting

1-14

Up Your Printer

2.

While holding down the

FONT

button, turn on the printer.

(Hold down the button until the printer starts working; it
takes a few seconds,) It loads a sheet of paper automatically
from the paper feeder and begins the self test.

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

Courier

!“#$%&I()*+,-./0123456789:;

!"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;
"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;
#$%&I()*+,-./0123456789:;
$%&'()*t,-./0123456789:;
%a'()*+,-.
&';;ln*T+,-./0123456789.,

'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZn]"_'abcdefghij
()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZn]*_'abcdefghij
)*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZn]*_'abcdefghij~

3.

The self test continues until the paper in the paper feeder

/0123456789:;

.*<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVNX

runs out or you press the
press the

PAUSE

4.

To end the self test, press the
and then press the

5.

Turn off the printer.

PAUSE

button. To resume the test, press the

button again.

LOAD/EJECT

<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

<=>'?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS

<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTl

<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU

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<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW:

PAUSE

button. To stop the test,

PAUSE

button to stop printing

button to eject the paper.

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

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

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Follow these steps:

1.

Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

2.

Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface
connector.

3.

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

ground connector above the interface connector.

4.

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

Setting Up Your Printer

Setting Up Your Software

Most application programs let you specify the type of printer

you use so that the program can take full advantage of the

printer’s features. Many of these programs provide an

installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers.

To take full advantage of your printer’s features, including

2,

ESC/P

If none of these is listed, contact your software manufacturer

for an update that includes one of these. Until you receive an

update, choose another printer as close to the top of the list as

possible.

choose one of the first five printers on the list below.

Programs

Stylus

SQ-870/1170

LQ-870/1170

LQ-570/1070

LQ-100

If none of these printers is listed among your program’s

options, select the first one available from the following:

EX, FX,

printer.

After you select the most appropriate printer as described
above, you may want to create and print a sample file with the
fonts and formats that you use most often. Printing the sample
file shows you how the printer works with your application
program.

If the printing results are not what you expect, see

“Troubleshooting” in Chapter 3 or consult your computer or
software manual.

800

LX, RX,

ESC/P 2

MX,

Epson printer, Standard printer, and Draft

SQ-850/2550

LQ-850+ / 1050+
LQ-550/1010
LQ-500

LQ-2550
LQ-800/1000
LQ-1500

ESC/P

.

1

LQ,

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Tips for Using the Paper Feeder

Following the tips below will give you the best performance
when printing with the paper feeder.

Load paper into the paper feeder 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 feeder and then press the
continue printing.

LOAD/EJECT

button to

Press the
loaded paper.

You can switch to manual loading to feed single sheets or

envelopes without removing the paper supply from the
paper feeder. For instructions, see “Loading Paper
Manually” in Chapter

You can adjust the loading and print positions with the
printer’s micro feed feature. See “Controlling the Page with
Micro Feed” in Chapter
programs take care of the top and bottom margins, you
should usually adjust the margins by using your programs,
taking the printer’s default loading position into account.

The default page length for paper loaded from the paper
feeder is
paper). You can change it using your application program
or printer commands, if necessary. See the Appendix for
more about printer commands.

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

at a time as they finish printing.

LOAD/EJECT

61

lines (letter-size paper) and 65 lines

button if you need to eject a sheet of

2.

2.

Because most application

(A$-size

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