Epson ActionPrinter 2250 Quick Reference Guide

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Product Support Bulletin

Subject: AP-2250 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

EPSON

Date: 10/9/92
Page(s): 1 of 4

This bulletin answers some commonly asked questions about the AP-2250 printer.
The questions and answers are listed below.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE AP-2250

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Q. What is the AP-2250 printer?
A.

The AP-2250 is Epson’s first narrow carriage light duty printer specifically
designed to meet the unique needs of the entry-level home computer

user.

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Listed below are some of the key features of the AP-2250 printer:

ESC/P code compatible
Small size and small footprint
Built-in 50 sheet auto sheet feeder
Simple two button control panel
Easy set-up, no DIP switches
Gap free mechanism (paper thickness lever is not needed)
Two draft fonts and two letter quality fonts
5 characters code table, 13 international characters sets

PSB No: P-0089A
Originator: LHT

Q. Why is a ON-LINE or PAUSE button not present on the AP-2250 front

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panel?

A.

The AP-2250 printer was designed to be as easy to use as possible.

Because of this, the AP-2250 was designed without any unnecessary
buttons. The AP-2250 automatically goes into a ready condition after
being powered on.

Q. What are the product codes for AP-2250 options and supplies?

3.
A. S015047

C800262

Fabric Ribbon Cartridge
Push Tractor

PSB No: P-0089A
Page: 2 of 4

4.

Q. What is the advantage of purchasing an optional Push Tractor?

The optional Push Tractor allows the AP-2250 to use continuous narrow

A.

paper while still maintaining the ability to use the AP-2250’s built-in single
sheet paper cassette. When using the optional push tractor, the AP-2250
can accept a two part carbonless multi-part form with a total thickness up
to 0.18mm.

5.

Q. With which interface does the AP-2250 come standard?

The AP-2250 comes standard with a built-in Centronics compatible parallel

A.

interface.

How do I use the AP-2250 to operate with serial communications?

Q.

6.
A. The AP-2250 only operates with parallel communications.

7.

If a printer driver selection is not shown for the AP-2250 in my application

Q.

software programs, which printer driver selection should I choose?
The recommended printer driver selections for the AP-2250 are listed

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below in order from best to worst.

AP-2250
LX-810/850

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

To take full advantage of the AP-2250’s features, choose one of the first
three printers listed above. If none of these printer selections are
available from within your application software, contact your software
manufacturer to determine whether they offer a printer driver update or if
they plan to make one available in the future.