Epson ActionPrinter 2000 User Guide

U S E R’ S

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User’s Guide

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:

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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.

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. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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.

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

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

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Note: To find the right lines-per-page setting for paper that is

8½, X 11, create a test document using your application

not program. Set your top and bottom margins to a file of numbered lines from notice the last number printed on the first page. This is your maximum lines-per-page setting.

8½, X 11-inch paper, set the lines per page to

0 and then create

1 to 66. When you print your file,

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.

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

Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose single sheets.

8½, X ll-inch page, try setting the form length at 10

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Where to Get Help for United States Users

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

Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at

❏ Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or

Service Center

❏ Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and

operation of Epson products

❏ 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.

(800) 922-8911:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

5. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

This product should be operated from the type of power source

7. indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power

company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a

plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into

a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that

the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through

cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Except as specifically explained in the User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all

servicing in those compartments to service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product 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 product to normal operation.

the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

E. If

damaged.

the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

F. If

indicating a need for service.

Introduction 1

Features ........................................................................................ 1

Options ........................................................................................ 2

Finding Your Way Around.. ...................................................... 2

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................................................ 3

Name of the Parts.. ..................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1

Unpacking the Printer.. .......................................................... 1-2

Choosing a Place for the Printer.. ......................................... 1-3

Assembling the Printer.. ......................................................... 1-5

Testing the Printer.. ................................................................ 1-10

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer.. ........................ 1-13

Setting Up Your Application Software ................................ 1-14

Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1

Using Single Sheets ................................................................ 2-2

Using Continuous Paper ........................................................ 2-4

Adjusting the Loading Position ............................................ 2-7

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets.. .......... 2-8

Printing on Special Paper.. ..................................................... 2-10

Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1

Operating the Control Panel ................................................. 3-2

Setting the DIP Switches.. ..................................................... 3-5

Selecting Typestyles ............................................................... 3-9

Selecting an International Character Set.. ............................ 3-11

Choosing a Character Table .................................................. 3-12

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options 4-1

Cut-Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Pull Tractor

Interface Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................. 4-17

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Chapter 5 Maintenance 5-1

Cleaning the Printer ............................................................... 5-2

Replacing the Ribbon.. ........................................................... 5-3

Transporting the Printer ........................................................ 5-4

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1

Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 6-2

Power Supply .......................................................................... 6-3

Printing.. ................................................................................... 6-4

Paper Handling ....................................................................... 6-8

Options .................................................................................... 6-10

Chapter 7 Technical Specification 7-1

Printer Specifications .............................................................. 7-2

Interface Specifications.. ......................................................... 7-7

Initialization.. ........................................................................... 7-10

Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1

Using the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Appendix A-1

Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Glossary GL-1

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Introduction

Your new Epson 9-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features.

Features

In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, your printer offers the following:

Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.

Fast draft printing of up to

Two built-in Near Letter Quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif)

for producing high-quality documents.

A convenient control panel design that allows direct selection of fonts, as well as a choice of normal or condensed printing.

The SmartPark

single sheets of paper without removing continuous paper, eliminates paper waste with short tear-off, and allows easy and accurate paper alignment.

Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the

paper handling system that lets you use

240 characters per second at 12 cpi.

LX-800.

A micro-adjustment feature that allows you to feed the paper forward or backward to finely adjust the paper loading and short tear-off positions.

Thirteen international character sets, an italic character table, and the five PC character tables.

Introduction 1

Introduction

Options

You may choose a cut-sheet feeder, a pull tractor unit, or a roll paper holder to enhance use of your printer. For detailed information on these options, see Chapter

Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C806121)

The cut-sheet feeder gives you easier and more efficient handling of single-sheet paper. It automatically feeds up to 150

sheets of standard bond paper into the printer.

Pull Tractor Unit (C800061)

The pull tractor unit improves continuous paper handling. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms.

Roll Paper Holder (#8310)

The optional roll paper holder allows you to use the many different types of 21.6 cm or 8½,-inch roll paper sold for

telexes and similar machines.

Interface Boards

Optional interface boards are available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel interface. Guidelines for choosing the right interface are given in Chapter 4.

Finding Your Way Around

This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for

setting up and operating your printer.

• Chapter testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first.

l Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper

handling and the day-to-day operation of your printer.

Introduction

1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,

Introduction

Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting information. If the printer

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

Other chapters contain information on general maintenance,

6 for a list of problems and solutions.

specifications, and printer commands. There is also a glossary of printer terms and an index.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

WARNING

S must be followed carefully to avoid bodily

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

Names of the Parts

printer

control panel

paper guide

release

paper tension unit cover

ribbon cartridge

AC inlet

Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the

printer.

Introduction

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

the

Unpacking

Choosing

Assembling

Installing Installing Attaching

Testing

Plugging in the printer Running

Connecting

The parallel interface

Setting Up

Choosing from a menu.......................................................

the Printer..

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................

the

Place for

the

Printer..

the

platen

the

ribbon

the paper guide .................................................

the

self test..

the

Printer

Your Application Software.. ..............................

Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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knob..

cartridge..

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to Your

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Computer..

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1-5 1-5 1-6

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1-10 1-10

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Setting Up the Printer

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Unpacking the Printer

When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none has been damaged.

printer paper guide

power cable

Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the

printer.

After removing the parts, save the packaging materials in case you ever need to transport your printer.

CAUTION: There are several different versions of the

printer designed for different electrical standards. It is not possible to adjust the printer for use at another voltage. The power supply type is shown on the label on the back of the printer. If it does not show the correct

voltage for your country, contact your dealer.

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Setting Up the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to keep the following in mind:

• Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

• Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach.

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

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

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

Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe out information in the memory of your computer or your printer.

Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that might 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.

Setting Up the Printer

1-3

Choosing a Place for the Printer

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

Use a stand that supports at least

twice the weight of the printer.

Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more

than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet

feeder, keep your printer absolutely level.

If you position the paper supply below the printer stand, make sure that you allow enough clearance keep the paper from catching on Also see that the distance between the stand’s supports is at

280 mm (11 inches), to accommodate any paper size you

least

may use.

Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so that they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure cables to the printer stand.

11.6 kg (25½, lbs), which is

(25 mm or 1 inch) to

the underside of the stand.

the

1-4 Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

After choosing a good place for your printer, the next step is to install the platen knob.

Installing the platen knob

You use the platen knob to manually feed paper in the printer when the printer is turned off. You will find the platen knob packed in an indentation in the white foam packaging material.

Insert the knob into the hole on the printer’s side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft.

2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case.

Setting Up the Printer 1-5

Assembling the Printer

Installing the ribbon cartridge

Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet.

Raise the printer cover to the upright position. Then lift the

cover up and off.

Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Then open

the paper tension unit cover.

1-6 Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack from the ribbon, making it easier to install.

4. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly

down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots.

Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to make sure

the plastic hooks are properly seated.

Setting Up the Printer

1-7

Assembling the Printer

Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the

5. ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.

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

moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.

7. Close the paper tension unit cover.

1-8

Assembling the Printer

Attaching the paper guide

Place the paper guide on the printer. Then raise it up until it

1. locks into place.

2. Attach the printer cover.

Setting Up the Printer

1-9

Testing the Printer

Before connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-in self-test function to see that the printer is working properly.

Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to an electrical outlet.

Plugging in the printer

1. Make sure that the printer is turned off.

Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the power rating 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.

If necessary, connect the power cord to the AC inlet on the printer’s back panel.

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

Running the self test

The self test runs in draft or Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, depending on which button you hold down as you turn on the printer.

Make sure that the printer is turned off and then push the

paper release lever back to the single-sheet position.

2. While holding down the

FEED PAPER OUT lights come on.

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button (NLQ mode), turn on the printer. The POWER and

Setting Up the Printer

LINE FEED button (draft mode) or FORM

Testing the Printer

Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide

mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of

Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides

until it

meets resistance.

CAUTION: Run the self test using paper wider than A4

mm or 8½, inches) or letter size (216 mm or 8

(210

inches), to prevent the print head from printing directly on the platen.

Setting Up the Printer

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Testing the Printer

5. Press the

Press

LOAD/EJECT button to load paper.

the ON LINE button to start the self test. The test prints

list of DIP switch settings first, followed by a series of

characters.

The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press

the ON LINE button. When you wish to stop the test, press the ON LINE button.

Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button again.

To end the self test, be sure the printer is not printing. Press

LOAD/EJECT or LINE FEED button to eject the paper. Then

the turn off the printer.

CAUTION: After turning the power off, always wait at

least five seconds before turning it back on. Turning the

power on and off rapidly

Here is part of a typical self test printed in Near Letter Quality

mode.

can damage the printer.

‘“#$%&‘()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJK

r’&&.()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKL

“#$%&*()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLM

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

$%&‘()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO’

x&o*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

h-o*+,--./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ

‘()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

()*+,-./0123456789

)*+,-./0123456789

:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS’

:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU

Note: If the test did not print satisfactorily, see Chapter 6.

1-12 Setting Up the Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Most computers have a parallel interface.

To connect such an interface, use a suitable shielded cable as

described in the next section.

The parallel interface

Connect the parallel interface cable as described below:

Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. Then squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.

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

connector beneath the interface connector.

Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)

Setting Up the Printer

1-13

Setting Up Your Application Software

Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you

are using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. or setup section that presents a list of printers.

Choosing from a menu

Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many

commands, you can use an application program even if it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. If your printer is not listed, choose from the following list. (The printers are listed in the

order of preference.)

LX-810/850 LX-800 LX-86 LX-80 FX-850 FX-86e EX-800 FX-85 FX-80+ FX-80

Many of these programs provide an installation

If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available on the following list: 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.

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Setting Up the

Printer

Chapter 2

Paper Handling

Using Single Sheets

Loading the paper Printing

Using

Positioning Loading

Adjusting

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets..

Switching Switching

Printing

The Multi-part Labels Envelope..

multiple-page

Continuous

your

continuous

the

to back

on Special

paper-thickness

forms..

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documents..

Paper ........................................................

continuous

paper.. ................................................

Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

single

sheets..

to continuous

Paper.. .....................................................

lever.. ................................................

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paper

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supply..

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Paper Handling 2-1

Using Single Sheets

Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 182 mm (7.2 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches).

Loading the paper

Turn off the printer; then place the paper guide in the upright position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

2. Turn on the printer. The

Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the paper width.

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Paper Handling

POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on.

Using Single Sheets

4. Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance.

5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper.

Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, remove the

paper and re-insert it more firmly. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button again.

CAUTION: Never advance the paper using the platen

knob while the printer is turned on.

6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.

To eject the paper, set the printer off line (by pressing the ON LINE button) and then press the FORM FEED button.

Printing multiple-page documents

When you print a document of more than one page using singlesheet paper, you must reload paper at the end of each page. To reload, first see that the printer is off line. (If the ON LINE light is on, press the ON LINE button once to take the printer off line.) Then load a new sheet by following steps 4, 5, and 6 above.

If your software has not been set up properly, the printer may print too low on the second page of a document or print the last few lines of one page on the next. If this happens, see Tips for printing on single sheets at the beginning of this manual for instructions on how to correct the problem.

Paper Handling 2-3

Using Continuous Paper

The push tractor built into your printer can handle paper widths

101 mm (4.0 inches) to 254 mm (10.0 inches).

from

Positioning your continuous paper supply

Here are three ways to position your printer and supply of continuous paper.

Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in

the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.

Loading continuous paper

Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide and pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position.

2. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward.

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Paper Handling

Using Continuous Paper

Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (l/2 inch)

from the far left position and push the lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.

4. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.

Open both sprocket covers. Fit the first three holes in the

paper over the pins of both sprockets.

CAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean,

straight edge before inserting it into the printer.

Paper Handling 2-5

Using Continuous Paper

6. Close the sprocket covers.

Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and not wrinkled; then lock it in place.

8. To separate the incoming paper from the outgoing printed paper, attach the paper guide in its flat position over the printer and incoming paper. Then slide the edge guides to the center of the paper’s width.

Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on.

10. Press the position.

11. Press the

The printer remembers the loading position and advances each

page to the same position. If you need to adjust the loading

position, use the micro-adjustment feature. See the section on adjusting the loading position in Chapter

LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading

ON LINE button to set the printer on line.

CAUTION:

off and there is a paper-feeding problem, such as a paper jam. Otherwise you may damage the printer or cause it to lose track of the loading position.

Use the platen knob only when the printer is

Note: Before you begin printing, be sure to check the page

length and skip-over-perforation settings, and readjust the settings if necessary. See the sections on page length and skipover-perforation in Chapter

2-6 Paper Handling

Adjusting the Loading Position

The loading position is the point where the paper stops when you load paper using the because it determines where the printing begins on the page. If the printing is too high or too low on the page, change the loading position using the micro-adjustment feature as described below.

CAUTION: Never use the platen knob to feed paper after turning on the printer. (If you need to use the

adjust the loading position, always use the following

Make sure that the printer is turned on and that paper (single sheet or continuous) is ready for loading.

Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. Then press and hold down the the beeper sounds once and the

Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the

LINE FEED button to feed the paper backward. When you have

set the desired loading position, you can begin printing; the ON

light automatically stops blinking.

LINE

LOAD/EJECT button. This position is important

ON LINE button until

ON LINE light begins to blink.

Note: You can use the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons to

adjust the loading position only while the blinking.

ON LINE light is

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Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets

While using continuous paper, you can easily switch to singlesheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor.

Switching to single sheets

If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the

printer off line.

2. Tear off all outgoing sheets of continuous paper.

3. Press the backward out of the printer and into the standby position.

Push the paper-release lever back to the single-sheet position.

4. Stand the paper guide upright and move the left edge guide so

5. that it locks in place next to the guide mark.

Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of the paper.

6. Then, slide meets resistance.

Press the

sheet paper to the loading position. Then, press the button to set the printer on line.

LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper

• If you are using narrow paper (less than 152.4 mm or 6 inches wide), you should only press the LOAD/EJECT button once. Also, do not use this button to eject labels.

• Never feed labels backward through the printer. Labels can easily come off the backing sheet and jam the printer.

the paper down between the edge guides until it

LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the single-

ON LINE

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Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets

Switching back to continuous paper

Make sure that the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off

1. line.

Slide the edge guides together so that they meet at the center

2. of the paper’s width.

Lower the paper guide onto the back of the printer.

Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper

4. position.

Press the

the loading position.

Press

accept data.

LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to

the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so it can

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Printing on Special Paper

In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, such as labels and multi-part forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you may need to change the paper-thickness setting.

The paper-thickness lever

For normal use, set the paper thickness lever to position 2.

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Printing on Special Paper

When printing on other types of paper, set the paper thickness lever according to the table below.

Paper type Ordinary paper (single sheet or continuous)

paper

Thin

paper

24 lb Multi-part forms 2-sheet

Labels Envelopes

(single sheet)

3-sheet

Air mail

Plain Bond (20 lb) Bond (24 lb)

Lever position

2 2 3 2

3 4

4or5

6 6 7

Multi-part forms

With the pull-tractor installed, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms of up to three parts (including the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position using the table above.

Labels

When printing labels, always choose the type mounted on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with a tractor.

CAUTION:

Never feed labels backward through the printer.

Labels can easily peel off the backing and jam the printer.

Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature

and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions.

Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between

jobs; they curl around the platen and may jam when you're resume printing.

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Printing on Special Paper

Envelope

You can load envelopes just like single-sheet paper. However, you

should pay attention to the special considerations below:

LOAD/EJECT

CAUTION: Only use envelopes under normal operating

condition.

Note:

•

Always set the paper-thickness lever to the position indicated for envelopes in the paper-thickness lever section in this chapter.

•

Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer.

•

Make sure your application software keeps the printing

within the printable area of the envelopes you are using.

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Chapter 3

Using the Printer

Operating the Control Panel

Lights....................................................................................

Buttons .................................................................................

SelecType Other

Setting

Changing a DIP switch setting ......................................... 3-5

DIP-switch DIP-switch

Selecting Typestyles

Character fonts

Condensed mode

Selecting an International Character

Choosing a Character

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control panel features

the DIP Switches

settings.. ...........................................................

functions..

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Operating the Control Panel

The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. The buttons let you control many of the printer settings.

Lights

POWER (green)

On when the power switch is on and power is supplied.

READY (green)

On when the printer is ready to accept input data. This light flickers during printing.

PAPER OUT (red)

On when the printer is out of paper or when continuous paper is in the standby position. The

printer also beeps when it is out of paper.

ON LINE (green)

On when the printer can receive and print data from the computer. When this light is blinking, you can use the microadjustment feature.

Buttons

ON LINE

This button controls the printer’s on line/off line status. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE light is on and the printer can receive and print data from

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the computer.

FORM FEED

When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a single sheet of paper or to advance continuous paper to the top of the next page.

LINE FEED

When the printer is off line and paper is loaded, press this button to feed the paper one line, or hold it down to feed paper continuously.

LOAD/EJECT

Use this button to feed the paper to the loading position or to eject paper that is already loaded. The printer ejects paper forward if the paper release lever is set to the singlesheet position; it ejects paper backward (removes it from

the paper path) if the release lever is set to the continuous-

paper position.

SelecType

Operating the Control Panel

When the printer is on line, you use the FORM FEED, LINE FEED, and

LOAD/EJECT buttons to select the printer’s built-in character fonts.

NLQ

Press this button to select the NLQ Roman and NLQ Sans Serif fonts. When you select Roman, the printer beeps twice. When you select Sans Serif, the printer beeps three

times.

DRAFT

Press this button to select draft printing. When you select draft printing,

the printer beeps once.

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CONDENSED

Press this button to select or deselect the condensed mode. The printer beeps once when you select the condensed

mode and beeps twice when you deselect it. In the condensed mode all characters are approximately 60% of their normal width.

Note: You cannot select the condensed mode while using the Roman or Sans Serif NLQ fonts.

Other control panel features

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

Self test:

Micro-adjustment:

Data dump:

The self test lets you check that your printer is operating properly and prints out the current DIP switch settings. See the section on testing the printer in Chapter 1 for more information.

The micro-adjustment function allows you to make fine adjustments to the loading and

short tear-off positions. See the section on

adjusting the loading position in Chapter 2

and the section on using short tear-off later in this chapter.

The data dump mode allows advanced users

to find the cause of communication problems

between the printer and application

programs. To use data dump mode, make sure that paper is loaded and the printer is off. Then hold down the

FEED

printer then prints all codes it receives in hexadecimal format, as shown below.

buttons and turn on the printer. Your

FORM FEED and LINE

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To turn off data dump mode, press the

take the printer off line; then turn off the printer.

ON LINE button to

Using the Printer

Setting the DIP Switches

By changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches on the right side of the printer, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. These new settings become effective whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized.

Changing a DIP switch setting

1. Turn off the printer.

Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to turn a switch on or off. The tables on the following pages give the DIP-switch functions for each setting.

The new DIP switch settings take effect when the printer is turned on.

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Setting the DIP Switches

DIP switch settings

The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch function. The current settings appear on your self test printout.

See Table 1

characters and

DIP Switch 2

2-1

Short tear-off Cut-sheet feeder mode

2-2

Skip-over-perforation

2-3

Auto line feed

2-4

Table 1 Page length

Page length SW1-3

11 inches 12 inches

8.5 inches

11.7 inches

OFF OFF

OFF

ON ON

SW1-4

OFF

Invalid

ON ON ON

See Table 2

OFF

Valid

OFF OFF OFF

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Setting the DIP Switches

Table 2 International character set and PC selection

DIP switch functions

This section describes the different features you can control with the printer’s DIP switches.

Character spacing

DIP switch 1-1 controls the character spacing. If this switch is off, the printer prints with character spacing of 10 cpi (characters per inch); if it is on, the printer prints with character spacing of 12 cpi.

This is 10 cpi printing.

ABCDEFGHIJKLabcdefghijkl

This is 12 cpi printing.

ABCDEFGHIJKL&cdefghijkl

Shape of zero

When DIP switch 1-2 is on, the printer prints slashed zeros (0); when off, the printer prints open zeros

Page length

DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4 control the page length. You can select a page length of 216 mm (8.5 inches), 279 mm (11 inches), 296 mm (11.7 inches), or 305 mm (12 inches).

(0).

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Setting the DIP Switches

Short tear-off

When you are finished printing (when the printer receives a full page of data or a form feed and then no more data for three seconds), this feature automatically feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to the loading position. To use this feature, set DIP switch 2-1 to off and load continuous paper. Moving the paper release lever to the single-sheet position disables the short tear-off function.

Adjusting the short tear-off position

Make sure that the short tear-off feature is turned on and that the paper is in the short tear-off position.

Press and hold the ON LINE button until the printer beeps once and the ON LINE light begins blinking.

Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed it backward.

When you resume printing, the ON LINE light stops blinking and

the printer remembers the new tear-off position even after you turn off the power.

Skip-over-perforation

If DIP switch 2-3 is on when you are using continuous paper, the printer leaves a 25.4-mm (one-inch) space between the last line on one page and the first line on the next page so that the printer can skip over the perforation. Because most application programs take care of the top and bottom margins do not turn on skip-overperforation unless your program does not provide these margins.

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Selecting Typestyles

You can produce a wide range of typestyles by combining different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You can select typestyles using the SelecType feature on your control panel, DIP switches, or software commands.

Character fonts

The printer has three fonts: draft, NLQ Roman, and NLQ Sans Serif. The draft font uses fewer dots per character to allow highspeed printing, which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing work.

NLQ Roman and NLQ Sans Serif are Near Letter Quality fonts.

Near Letter Quality produces nicely formed characters suitable for

most documentation needs.

the

To select the draft font, press the the printer is on line. When you select the draft font, the beeper sounds once.

To select the NLQ font, press the

the printer is on line. When you select the NLQ Roman font, the

printer beeps two times. When you select the NLQ Sans Serif font,

the printer beeps three times.

DRAFT (LINE FEED) button when

NLQ (FORM FEED) button when

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Selecting Typestyles

The following samples show the characters for each font.

Draft

Epson Roman

Epson Sans Serif

Condensed mode

You can use the condensed mode to change the character size. In the condensed mode, characters are approximately 60% of the width of normal characters. You can condense both 10 and 12 cpi in draft mode but not NLQ.

To select or cancel condensed mode, press the

(LOAD/EJECT)

button when the printer is on line. When you select the condensed mode, the printer beeps once. When you cancel the condensed mode, the printer beeps twice.

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CONDENSED

Selecting an International Character Set

International character sets provide you with some characters and symbols used in other languages. The table below shows the eight international character sets you can select with DIP switches 1-6,

1-7, and 1-8 when DIP switch 1-5 is turned off. The table also

shows the characters that differ in each set.

Note: If you wish to select an international character set when

DIP switch

1-5 is turned on, use the ESC R command.

Besides the eight sets above, the five international character sets shown below are also available through the ESC R command.

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Choosing a Character Table

Set DIP switch 1-5 on to select the graphics character tables. Set it off to select the italic character table. The graphics character table depends on the settings of DIP switches 1-6, 1-7, and 1-8.

If you have an IBM@ or IBM-compatible computer, select a graphics character set when you wish to print character graphics as they are displayed on the screen. Even if you select a graphics character set, you can still print ordinary text and italics. For italics, see your software manual or the description of the ESC 4 command in the Command Summary, Chapter 8.

You can also select the italics character set or a graphics character set using the ESC t command. See the Command Summary in Chapter 8.

Graphics character sets

Settings not shown above select PC 437 (United States).

The characters in each character set are shown in the Appendix.

Note:

•

To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the

printer. Then change the DIP switch and turn the printer

back on.

•

Use of the ESC

whether to print hex codes

6) or control codes (ESC 7).

(ESC

6 or ESC 7 commands lets you select

90 to 9E and FF as characters

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Chapter 4

Using the Printer Options

Cut-Sheet Feeder .

Installing the cut-sheet feeder

Paper handling

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Switching between the cut-sheet feeder

push

and

Single sheet insertion Removing the cut sheet feeder

tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing the pull tractor.. Paper

handling

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Roll Paper Holder

Installing the roll paper holder Paper

handling

Removing

Interface Boards .

Installing an interface board . . . . . . . .

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

The optional cut-sheet feeder (C806121) makes it possible to handle

single-sheet paper more easily and more efficiently. It feeds up to 150

sheets of standard bond paper into the printer automatically.

Installing the cut-sheet feeder

Make sure that the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. If the pull tractor is installed, remove it.

Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the tabs and pulling off the clear plastic half of the printer cover.

3. Attach the cut-sheet feeder cover to the front half of the printer cover.

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

4. Push the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

Hold the assembled cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit its notches over the pins of the printer.

6. Attach the cut-sheet feeder cover to the printer.

7. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2 to on.

8. Turn on the printer.

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

Paper handling

Pull the left and right rear tabs on the cut-sheet feeder forward

1. until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.

Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide

2. aligns with the arrow on the front panel. Next, slide the right

Take a stack of paper and fan it. Tap the side and bottom of

the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.

CAUTION: Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper,

or labels in the cut-sheet feeder.

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

Insert the paper along the left paper guide. Then adjust the right paper guide to match the paper width. Make sure that the paper can move freely up and down.

Push the rear tabs on both paper guides backward to clamp the paper against the guide rollers.

A new sheet of paper loads automatically whenever a printable character or line feed command is sent to the printer while the

light is on.

LINE

Note: Run the self test in the cut-sheet feeder mode. The

printer counts the number of lines on the page in l/6-inch line spacing and prints out this number at the bottom of the first test page. Use this number to set the lines-per-page with your software.

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and push tractor

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

Switching to continuous paper

If any single sheets are in the printer, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line, then press the eject.

2. Place the paper-release lever in the continuous paper position.

LOAD/EJECT button to

CAUTION: To prevent paper feeding problem, when

printing multiple pages, fold the first printed page forward after the perforation passes the printer cover edge.

Switching to the cut-sheet feeder

If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line, then press the FORM FEED button to advance any printed continuous paper.

2. Tear off the printed pages.

3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button. The printer feeds the continuous paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is paper path.

no longer in the

CAUTION: Never feed labels backward. Labels can

easily come off their backing and jam the printer.

4. Place the paper-release lever in the single-sheet position

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

Single sheet insertion

Your cut-sheet feeder also has a single sheet loading feature. This feature is especially useful because it allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper (for one sheet only) without replacing the stack of paper in your cut-sheet feeder.

Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.

Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left

2. paper guide, then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance.

3. Press the

LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet.

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Cut-Sheet Feeder

Removing the cut-sheet feeder

Turn off the printer. If any paper remains in the bin, remove it.

2. Remove the cut-sheet feeder cover.

Tilt the front part of the cut-sheet feeder backward to release

its notches from the pins in the printer and remove the cutsheet feeder.

Separate the cut-sheet feeder cover from the printer cover and replace the back half of the printer cover.

5. Install the paper guide and printer cover.

Turn off the cut-sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2 to off.

Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder in its original box and packing materials.

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Pull Tractor

The optional pull tractor (C800061) provides optimum continuous paper handling and is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms and labels. For best results, use the pull tractor along with the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Do not use short tear-off with the pull tractor.

Installing the pull tractor

Turn off the printer. Then remove the printer cover and paper guide.

2. Remove the paper tension unit cover.

Fit the tractor unit’s rear notches over the rear mounting pins of the printer. Then tilt the tractor unit forward until its front

latches lock onto the printer’s front mounting pins.

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Pull Tractor

Paper handling

Pull the paper release lever to the continuous paper position;

1. then turn on the printer.

Position the push tractor’s left sprocket unit about 6 mm (l/4

2. inch) from the far left position and lock it into place. Then load continuous paper onto the push tractor as described in Chapter 2.

Press the

3. Then press the page for fitting onto the pull tractor.

LOAD/EJECT button to load the continuous paper.

FORM FEED button to advance the paper one

CAUTION: If you use the platen knob to feed the paper,

the printer loses track of the top-of-form position. Be sure-to press the LINE FEED or FORM FEED button to feed paper.

Open the pull tractor sprocket covers and release the sprocket

units by pulling the sprocket locks forward.

Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper;

5. then position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.

Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket

6. units, and then close the sprocket covers.

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Pull Tractor

If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins, press on

7. the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until the paper fits properly.

Make sure that the paper-release lever is set forward to the

8. continuous paper position.

CAUTION: Make sure that the pull tractor’s sprocket

units are aligned with those of the built-in push tractor.

9. Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the

tabs and pulling off the clear plastic half.

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Pull Tractor

10. Attach the tractor cover to the front half of the printer cover.

11. Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper’s width.

12. Install the pull tractor cover and press the the printer on line.

While the pull tractor can be used in combination with the built-in push tractor as described above, the pull tractor can also be used by itself. Instead of setting the paper on the pins of the push tractor, simply insert it through the same paper path as you would use with single-sheet paper.

ON LINE button to set

Removing the pull tractor

If you have a printed document in the printer, set the printer off line and press the forward. Then tear off the document at the perforation.

Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of the printer to the standby position. (The

PAPER OUT light comes on.)

CAUTION: Never feed labels backward through the

printer.

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FORM FEED button to feed the paper

Remove the continuous paper from the push tractor unit.

Pull Tractor

Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit

4. until the front notches of the unit are free.

5. Lift the tractor unit up and off.

6. Reinstall the paper tension unit cover.

back

7. Separate the tractor cover from the printer cover and replace the clear plastic half of the printer cover.

Install the paper guide and printer cover. Push the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

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Roll Paper Holder

The optional roll paper holder (# 8310) allows you to use your

printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used This provides an inexpensive alternative to continuous paper.

Installing the roll paper holder

1. Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide.

Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer.

with telex machines.

3. Push the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position

CAUTION: Only the weight of the printer holds the roll

paper holder in place. The positioning pegs only prevent the holder from slipping out of position. If you pick up

the printer, be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper

holder.

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Roll Paper Holder

Paper handling

Turn off the printer. Then push the paper-release lever to the

1. single-sheet position.

Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across.

Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the

3. paper roll.

Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Orient

4. the roll so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer.

Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path

5. guide and insert it into the printer path until you feel resistance.

6. Press the

LOAD/EJECT button to load the paper.

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Roll Paper Holder

Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper’s width. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.

Note: To tear off paper after printing, set the printer off line,

press the

the paper against the tear-off edge of the printer cover.

LINE FEED button to advance the paper, then tear off

Removing the roll paper holder

Cut across the paper behind the point where it feeds into the printer. Then use the remaining in the printer.

2. Turn off the printer.

3. Remove the paper roll and shaft from the roll-paper holder.

Lift up the printer and separate the roll-paper holder from the printer.

Be sure to store the roll-paper holder in its original box and packing materials.

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LOAD/EJECT button to eject any paper

Interface Boards

A number of optional interfaces are available. Serial interfaces are available if your computer is not equipped with a parallel interface or if you need an interface that conforms to the Current Loop standard. An IEEE-488 interface offers standardized connection, trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers, and other devices on the same line so that they may share data freely. Here is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Note that some of these interfaces may not be available in

your country or region.

Interface number

#8143 New Serial interface # 8148 # 8165

To learn more about interfaces, contact your Epson dealer.

Intelligent serial interface Intelligent IEEE-488 interface

Name

Installing an interface board

The following sections describe how to install an interface board.

Removing the upper case

CAUTION:

upper case to avoid damaging the printer.

Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide.

2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.

WARNING: High voltages are present inside the printer

when the power is on. Do not remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. To prevent possible damage by discharge of static electricity, avoid touching contacts on the circuit board.

Use caution when removing or attaching the

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Interface Boards

3. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob.

Remove the push tractor by pressing the tabs on both sides

using a pointed object.

5. To remove the upper case, first position the printer so that its front extends slightly over the edge of a table, allowing access to the openings on the front of the underside of the printer.

CAUTION: Make sure that the printer is not so far

forward that it is in danger of falling off the table.

4-18

Using the Printer Options

Interface Boards

Insert a screwdriver into the openings on the underside of the printer. Gently push the screwdriver up, and press the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the printer to release the clips on the case.

Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat cable attached to the control panel.

8. Carefully disconnect the flat control panel cable from the connector labelled CN3 on the main board.

Using the Printer Options

4-19

Interface Boards

Tilt the upper case backward; then remove it from the printer.

10. Remove the shield plate by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate.

11. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the screw labelled CG from the main board.

4-20

Using the Printer Options

Interface Boards

Installing the board

There are two basic interface board designs, which differ with respect to how the frame ground (FG) wire is attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer, but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Check below to see which type of interface board you have.

FG wire not attached

Use the CG screw to attach the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire to the main board.

FG wire attached

Using the Printer Options 4-21

Interface Boards

2. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the three screws provided.

FG wire not attached

If the FG wire is not attached to the interface board, attach the plug end of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board.

FG wire attached

4-22

Using the Printer Options

Interface Boards

4. If you have the #8148 or #8165 interface boards, set the

interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual.

Note: If you have the #8143 interface board, you can select

baud rates from you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers in

#8143 interface manual.)

the

5. Reattach the upper case as described next.

75 to 9600 BPS (Bits Per Second). (Make sure

Attaching the upper case

Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lower

case; then partially lower the upper case.

CAUTION: Take care not to pinch the FG wire between

the upper and lower cases.

Using the Printer Options

4-23

Interface Boards

2. Carefully insert the control panel cable into the connector labelled CN3 on the main board.

3. Close the upper case. Press down on the front of the case until it locks into place.

4. Reattach the push feed tractor.

5. Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper tension unit cover, and

platen knob.

CAUTION: When you install an optional interface

board, be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer’s built-in parallel interface. You must not connect two interface cables to the printer at the same time.

4-24 Using the Printer Options

Chapter 5

Maintenance

Cleaning

Replacing

Transporting

the Printer

the Ribbon..

the

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Printer

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5-2

5-3

5-4

Maintenance 5-1

Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it

thoroughly several times a year.

Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide or, if it is installed, the cut-sheet feeder.

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

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

CAUTION:

• Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer, since these chemicals can damage the components as well as the case.

• Be careful not to get the printer mechanism or electronic components wet.

• Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.

5-2

• 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.

Maintenance

Replacing the Ribbon

When your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon. Use only the Epson your printer. See Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter

#8750 standard ribbon cartridge with

WARNING:

head may be hot. Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon.

If the printer has just been used, the print

Maintenance 5-3

Transporting the Printer

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packing materials, as described below.

Turn off the printer.

Remove the paper guide, printer cover, and any installed options.

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

Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob.

4. Reattach the printer cover.

5. Replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box.

5-4

Maintenance

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions .................................................................. 6-2

Power Supply ................................................................................. 6-3

Printing ........................................................................................... 6-4

Paper Handling ............................................................................ 6-8

Options ....................................................................................... 6-10

Troubleshooting 6-1

Problems and Solutions

This chapter presents solutions to possible printer problems. If you have difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first locate the problem in the listing below and then see the appropriate page for the solution. If these solutions do not solve your problem, see your dealer or a qualified service person.

Power supply

6-3.

• Power is not being supplied.

Printing

• The printer does not print.

• The print is faint or uneven.

• Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. See 6-5.

• Printed characters are not what you expected.

• The print position is not what you expected.

Paper handling

• Single sheets do not feed properly.

• Continuous paper does not feed properly.

Options

• When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly.

• Switching between the cut sheet feeder and the push

tractor does not work properly.

• Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly.

• With the roll paper holder, paper does not feed properly.

• With an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly.

See

6-4.

See

6-5.

See

6-5.

See

6-6.

See

6-8.

See 6-9.

6-10

See

6-11

See

6-11

See

6-13

See

6-15

See

6-2

Troubleshooting

Power Supply

This section supplies solutions for possible power supply problems.

Power is not being supplied.

The POWER light does 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.

l The POWER light comes on briefly and then goes off. The

light stays 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 cable to an electrical outlet.

Troubleshooting 6-3

Printing

This section supplies solutions for possible printing problems.

The printer does not print.

• The ON LINE light is off.

Press the

If the cable, either the cable or the interface is bad.

•

The ONLINE light is on but nothing is printed.

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 your interface cable meets both the printer and computer specifications.

• The PAPER OUT light is on.

Load paper into the printer. If paper is already loaded, the paper may be set too far to

the right for detection by the paper sensor. Move the paper a little to the left.

• The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is

printed.

ON LINE button to put the printer on line.

ON LINE light comes on when you remove the printer

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.

Check the paper-thickness setting.

6-4 Troubleshooting

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

Turn off the printer and check for paper jams, a jammed ribbon, or other problems and try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.

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.

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

Printing

Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics.

l A line of dots is missing in the printout.

The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer or a qualified service person to have the printer serviced.

l Dots are missing in random positions.

There is either slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge.

Troubleshooting 6-5

Printing

Printed characters are not what you expected.

•

The typestyle or characters that are set by your software

cannot be printed.

Check that the software is correctly installed for your

printer.

• The font selected by SelecType does not print.

Your software may be overriding your SelecType setting. Check the printing style set in your software.

• The wrong characters are printed.

The wrong character table or the wrong international character set may be selected. Check the DIP switch settings. See the section on DIP switches in Chapter 3. Also, you may be using the wrong cable or your cable may not be properly connected.

The print position is not what you expected.

• Printing starts too high or too low on the page. Adjust the top margin set by your application software.

• All the text is printed on the same line.

Set DIP switch 2-4 off.

• Page length does not match the length of the paper.

Change the page-length setting with DIP switches 1-3 and

1-4. See the section on DIP switches in Chapter 3.

Check the page length set by your application software and

adjust it if necessary.

6-6

Troubleshooting

Printing

• Regular gaps occur in the printout.

One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch

2-3 off.

Your line-per-page setting in your software may be incorrect.

• Skip-over-perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall

in the center of the skip.

Adjust the loading position. See the section on DIP

switches in Chapter 3.

Make sure the DIP-switch settings match your required paper length. See the section on DIP switches in Chapter 3.

If your application program is setting the top and bottom margins, set DIP switch

2-3 off.

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.

Troubleshooting 6-7

Paper Handling

The following section guides you through problems in handling single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems

using the optional cut-sheet feeder, see the section on options

starting on

Single sheets do not feed properly.

•

Printing starts too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page.

6-10.

Be sure to choose the correct printer when you choose a printer from your application program’s menu. See Chapter

If possible, specify single-sheet paper with your application software.

Use your application software to reduce or eliminate the top margin and reduce the page length.

•

When you press the

rotate and paper does not feed.

If the

•

When you press the

but paper does not feed.

ON LINE light is on, press the ON LINE button once to

set the printer off line.

Check that the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-sheet position.

LOAD/EJECT button, the platen does not

LOAD/EJECT button, the platen rotates

6-8 Troubleshooting

• The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.

The cut-sheet feeder mode may be turned on. Set DIP switch 2-2 off.

Make sure the paper size is within the specified range. See

7-3.

• The paper does not fully eject.

See that the page-length setting is correct.

Continuous paper does not feed properly.

• The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.

See that the paper-release lever is pulled forward to the continuous-paper position.

Make sure that the paper supply is not obstructed by a cable or some other object.

Paper Handling

Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within meter (3 feet) of the printer.

The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight.

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

Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for the

paper you are using.

Check that the paper size is within the specified range. See

7-3.

Troubleshooting 6-9

Options

This section describes problems you may encounter while using an

option with your printer.

When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed

properly.

•

When a print command is sent from the computer, the

platen rotates but paper does not feed.

Make sure DIP switch switches in Chapter

The cut-sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer.

See that the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-sheet position.

You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet

feeder’s bin.

Paper may be jammed near the print head.

There may be only one sheet left in the bin. Add more

paper.

• Two or more sheets feed at one time. You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet

feeder’s bin.

You may have forgotten to fan the stack of paper before loading it into the bin. Remove the paper and fan it.

1-8 is set on. See the section on DIP

6-10

Troubleshooting

Options

The paper feed is crooked.

•

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

There may be too much paper in the stacker.

Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that your paper is the proper size and quality.

One page of printing has spread to two pages.

Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in your software are correct.

Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly.

You press the LOAD/EJECT button to load paper, but the

•

desired paper type does not load.

The paper release lever may not be in the proper position. Pull the lever forward to load continuous paper or push the

lever back to load single sheets.

When you change the paper-release lever position, the

•

printer beeps continuously.

You may have changed the paper-release lever position

while paper was in the paper path. Return the paper release

lever to its former position and press LOAD/EJECT button.

Then move the lever.

When you press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject continuous

•

paper, the paper jams or does not fully eject.

You may have tried to reverse feed too many pages. Before

ejecting the paper, always tear off the last printed page.

Never press the LOAD/EJECT button more than twice.

Troubleshooting 6-11

Options

Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper

does not feed properly.

•

When you press the FORM FEED or LINE FEED button, the

platen does not rotate and paper does not feed.

The printer may be on line. Before using the control panel buttons to feed paper, always set the printer off line.

•

Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.

Something may be obstructing the paper feed. Make sure that the paper can feed smoothly into the printer.

The supply of paper may be too far from the printer. Position the paper supply so that it is no more than

(3 feet) from the printer.

The paper may be caught on the edge guides. Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at the center of the paper’s width.

1 meter

6-12

The pull tractor and push tractor sprockets are not aligned

correctly. When using both tractors, be sure that the sprockets on both are positioned evenly.

The paper may have too much slack. Adjust the position of

the sprockets to take up any slack along the width of the paper. Remove slack lengthwise by pressing in and rotating the pull tractor feed knob on the right.

The paper thickness lever may not be set correctly. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper.

The paper may not meet the specification for your printer. Check that your paper is of the proper size, weight, and thickness, See Chapter

Troubleshooting

Options

• Several lines of space occur in the printout.

Skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch 2-3 to off.

• Skip-over-perforation is set but does not work.

You may have changed the DIP switches with the power on. To make new DIP switch settings effective, turn the power off, then on again.

• Skip-over-perforation is set, but the skip has shifted from

the perforation, or the perforation does not fall in the center

of the skip.

The page length for one page of the continuous paper may be set incorrectly. Set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4, or use control codes ESC C or ESC C 0 to set the correct page length.

The loading position of the paper may be too high or too low. Use the microadjustment feature to reset the loading position.

• When printing ends, the paper feeds abruptly, and as it

resumes printing, the paper feeds backward and comes off the pull tractor sprockets.

You may have selected the short tear-off, which you cannot use with the pull tractor. Be sure to set DIP switch 2-1 on.

• When you press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the paper,

the paper comes off the pull tractor sprockets.

When the paper release lever is in the continuous paper position, the paper feeds backward to eject. When using the pull tractor, press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward.

Troubleshooting

6-13

Options

With the roll paper holder, paper does not feed properly.

• When you press the LOAD/EJECT button, the platen does not

rotate and paper does not feed.

You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on line (ON LINE light is on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line; then feed the paper. After feeding the paper, press the ON LINE button again to set the printer on line.

• When you press the LOAD/EJECT button, the platen rotates

but paper does not feed.

You may have pulled the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. Push the paper-release lever back to the single-sheet position.

The position of the roll paper may be wrong. Position the paper roll so that the paper feeds off of the bottom of the roll.

• The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.

The roll paper holder may be installed incorrectly. Check that the holes in the base fit onto the two corresponding pegs at the bottom of the printer.

The shaft with the paper roll may not be properly mounted on the roll paper holder. Make sure the shaft fits securely onto the roll paper holder.

The position of the roll paper may be wrong. The roll should be oriented so that paper feeds from the bottom.

The paper may be caught on the edge guides. Make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at the center of the paper’s width.

6-14 Troubleshooting

Options

The paper guide may be in the upright position. Make sure that the paper guide is in the lowered position so that it can act as a paper separator.

The paper may be creased. Make sure the leading edge of the roll paper has a clean, straight edge.

The roll paper may not meet the specifications for your printer. Be sure to use only paper sizes or weights that are within the specified range.

With an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly.

l The printer does not print or the printout is not what you

expected.

The interface board may be loose or not properly connected. Check that the interface board is correctly inserted into the connector on the main board.

You may not be using the correct interface. Check the specifications to make sure that you can use the interface with this printer.

You may not be using the correct cable. Make sure that the cable matches the specifications of the interface.

The DIP switches or jumpers on the interface board may not be set correctly.

The computer and interface settings may not match. Match the settings for each condition.

Troubleshooting

6-15

Chapter 7

Technical Specification

Printer

Interface

Initialization

Specifications..

Printing.................................................................................

Paper Mechanical.. Electrical.. Environmental

Specifications Interfacetiming

Default

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Specifications..

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settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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assignments

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7-2

7-2 7-3

7-6 7-6

7-7

7-9

7-10 7-10

Technical Specification 7-1

Printer Specifications

Printing

Print method:

Print speed:

9-pin impact dot matrix

Draft,

240 characters/second at 12 cpi

200 characters/second at 10 cpi

NLQ, 48 characters/second at 12 cpi

characters/second at 10 cpi

Printing direction:

Line spacing:

Paper feed speed:

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

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

increments of

l/216 inch.

75 ms/line at l/6-inch line spacing with

continuous feeding; 95 ms/line with

intermittent feeding.

Printable columns: 80 characters at 10 cpi

characters at 12 cpi

137 characters at 10 cpi condensed 160

characters at 12 cpi condensed

Buffer:

4KB

Character fonts:

Characters tables:

7-2

Technical Specification

Draft Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif

96 standard ASCII characters, 12 international

character sets, and 5 graphics character tables

Paper

Printer Specifications

Paper width:

Paper length:

Printable area:

Single

sheet and Roll paper

3 mm (O.12")

or more

Single sheet

182 to 257 mm (7.2 to

10.1 inches)

Continuous paper (including multi-part forms)

101 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches)

Labels (continuous only)

63.5 X 23.8 mm (2 l/2 X 15/16

inches) minimum

Single sheet

364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum

8.5 mm (0.33") or more

*50 mm (1.97") or

Printable area

3 mm (0.12”)

or more

*Roll

13.5 mm (0.53") or more *60 mm (2.36”) or more

paper

Technical Specification 7-3

Printer Specifications

Continuous paper

9 mm

(0.35")

1.3 mm (0.51 inch) or more (both sides) when the 101 mm to

242 mm (4 to 9.5 inch) width paper is used. 26 mm

(1.02

inch) or more (left side) and 24 mm (0.94 inch) or more (right side) when the 254 mm

(10 inch) width paper is used.

Envelope

3 mm (0.12")

or more

8.5 mm

2.2 mm

or more

(0.33")

(0.87")

Paper thickness: Single sheet

0.065 to 0.140 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055”)

Continuous paper

0.065 to 0.250 mm (0.0025 to 0.0098")

Roll paper

0.070 to 0.090 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035”)

Envelope

0.160 to 0.520 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197”)

Label

0.160 to 0.190 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075”

including the base sheet)

7-4

Technical Specification

Printer Specifications

Paper weight:

Single sheet

52 g/m

Continuous paper

52 g/m

to 90 g/m2 (14 lb to 24 lb)

to 82 g/m2 (14 lb to 22 lb)

Multi-part forms

[45 g/m

to 58 g/m2] X N

([12 lb to 15 lb] X N)

N‹3

Roll paper

52 g/m

to 64 g/m

(14 lb to 17 lb)

Envelope

45 g/m

to 90 g/m

(12 lb to 24 lb)

Number of copies:

Note

• Print on 90 g/m

• Printing on labels made of pressure sensitive paper jointed by perforations or pasting and with a total thickness of up to 0.3 mm (0.012”) is possible only when temperature is between 5°C to 35°C and 10% to 80% relative humidity.

With continuous multi-part paper only; one original plus up to two copies. Maximum thickness: 0.25 mm (0.01 inch).

(24 lb) paper only at normal temperature.

Mechanical

Paper-feed methods:

Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge #8750

Friction Push tractor

Pull tractor (optional) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll-paper holder (optional)

Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters

Technical Specification 7-5

Printer Specifications

MCBF:

For all components excluding print head:

3 million lines

MTBF:

Print head life:

Dimensions and weight:

4000 power-on hours (25% duty) 200 million strokes/wire

Electrical

Input voltage range:

Power consumption:

Rated frequency range:

Insulation resistance:

Dielectric strength

(between AC line and

chassis):

Width: Depth: Height: Weight: Approx.

418 mm (16.5 inches)

339 mm (13.3 inches)

141 mm (5.6 inches)

5.8 kg (12.8 lb)

120 V AC ± 10% (120 V model)

Approx. in draft mode)

28 W (during self test printing

50.0 ± 0.5 Hz, 60.0 ± 0.5 Hz

10 Ma between AC power line and chassis

120 V model can withstand 1.0 kV rms

applied for one minute.

Environmental

Temperature:

Humidity:

Operation: 10% to 80% without condensation Storage:

7-6 Technical Specification

Operation: +5°C to +35°C (41°F to

Storage:

95°F)

-30°C to +6O°C (-22°F

to 140°F)

5% to 85% without condensation

Epson ActionPrinter 2000 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Features

Options

Finding Your Way Around

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Names of the Parts

Unpacking the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Installing the platen knob

Installing the ribbon cartridge

Attaching the paper guide

Testing the Printer

Plugging in the printer

Running the self test

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

The parallel interface

Setting Up Your Application Software

Choosing from a menu

Using Single Sheets

Loading the paper

Printing multiple-page documents

Using Continuous Paper

Positioning your continuous paper supply

Loading continuous paper

Adjusting the Loading Position

Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets

Switching to single sheets

Switching back to continuous paper

Printing on Special Paper

The paper-thickness lever

Multi-part forms

Labels

Envelope

Operating the Control Panel

Lights

Buttons

SelecType

Other control panel features

Setting the DIP Switches

Changing a DIP switch setting

DIP switch settings

DIP switch functions

Selecting Typestyles

Character fonts

Condensed mode

Selecting an International Character Set

Choosing a Character Table

Cut-Sheet Feeder

Installing the cut-sheet feeder

Paper handling

Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and push tractor

Single sheet insertion

Removing the cut-sheet feeder

Pull Tractor

Installing the pull tractor

Paper handling

Removing the pull tractor

Roll Paper Holder

Installing the roll paper holder

Paper handling

Removing the roll paper holder

Interface Boards

Installing an interface board

Cleaning the Printer

Replacing the Ribbon

Transporting the Printer

Problems and Solutions

Power Supply

Printing

Paper Handling

Options

Printer Specifications

Printing

Paper

Mechanical