Epson C11C640001 - LX 300+II B/W Dot-matrix Printer, LX-300+ II, LX-300II - LX-300+ II Impact Printer User Manual
LX-300+II Parts User Replaceable Parts
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User replaceable part Reference number Part number
Printer
cover
Paper supports
Paper guide
Edge guides
Knob 106 1051718
Logo plate 120 1056595
Paper supports 180 1054395
Paper eject assembly 570 1050616
Printer cover assembly 105 1050626
Sheet guide assembly 109 1050625
Options
You can purchase the following options from an Epson
Control panel
Knob
Paper release leve
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online
at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca
(Canada sales).
Epson LX-300+II
Serial
interface
Parallel
interface
USB interface
Paper tension unit
Tractor
USB cable holder
Ribbon cartridge
Power cord
Paper
thickness
lever (gap)
Power switch
Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (C806371)
Feeds up to 50 sheets of ordinary single-sheet paper.
Additional Tractor Unit (C800301)
Used in combination with the other tractor, improves
continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of paper
jams. Two tractors are especially useful for printing on
continuous multipart forms.
Roll Paper Holder (C12C811141 or 8310)
Allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper in your printer.
Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750)
Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters.
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Printer Specifications
Mechanical
Printing method 9-pin impact dot matrix
Printing speed High-speed draft
300 cps at 10 cpi
337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi
High-speed draft condensed
321 cps at 17 cpi
300 cps at 20 cpi
Draft
225 cps at 10 cpi
270 cps at 12 cpi
225 cps at 15 cpi
Draft condensed
191 cps at 17 cpi
225 cps at 20 cpi
Draft emphasized
112 cps at 10 cpi
NLQ
56 cps at 10 cpi
67 cps at 12 cpi
56 cps at 15 cpi
47 cps at 17 cpi
56 cps at 20 cpi
Printing direction Bidirectional logic seeking for text and
graphics printing. Unidirectional text
or graphics printing can be selected
using software commands.
Paper feed methods Friction (top paper entry)
Push tractor (rear paper entry)
Pull tractor (rear paper entry)
Push and pull tractor (optional)
Cut-sheet feeder (optional)
Roll paper holder (optional)
Paper feed speed Continuous
3 inches/second (76 mm/second)
Intermittent
63ms/line at 1/6-inch line spacing
Buffer 64KB
Built-in fonts Bitmap fonts
Epson Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi
Epson Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi,
proportional
Epson Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi,
proportional
Bar code fonts
EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5,
UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39,
Code 128, POSTNET
Character tables One Italic table and 12 graphical
character tables (26 graphical character
tables are available in some countries)
Character sets 13 international character sets
Line spacing 1/6 inch or programmable in
1/216-inch increments
Printable columns 80 columns (at 10 cpi)
Resolution 240 × 144 dpi maximum
Emulation
Interfaces One standard bidirectional, 8-bit
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Epson ESC/P
(see the Reference Guide for control
codes)
parallel interface with IEEE-1284
nibble mode support, one EIA-232D
serial interface, and one USB (ver 1.1)
interface
®
and IBM® 2380 Plus
Reliability Total print volume
12 million lines (except print head)
MTBF 6,000 POH (25% duty)
Print head life
approximately 400 million strokes
per wire
Dimensions
and weight
Ribbon Black ribbon cartridge (#8750)
Acoustic noise Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern)
Height 6.3 inches (160 mm)
Width 14.4 inches (366 mm)
Depth 10.8 inches (275 mm)
Weight 9.7 lb (4.4 kg)
Ribbon life: 3 million characters
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Electrical
120 V 220 to 240 V
Input voltage range 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V
Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current 0.6 A (maximum
1.4 A depending on
the character type)
Power consumption Approx. 23 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern)
Energy Star Compliant
0.3 A (maximum
0.7 A depending on
the character type)
Environmental
Temperature
(without condensation)
Operation 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) 10 to 80% RH
Storage –22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C) 0 to 85% RH
Humidity
(without condensation)
Safety Approvals
120 Volt 230 Volt
Safety
standards
EMI FCC part 15 subpart B
UL 60950
CSA 60950
class B
CAN/CSA CEI/IEC
CISPR22, class B
EN 60950
AS/NZS CISPR22, class B
CE Marking (230 V model)
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
Paper
Use recycled paper, envelopes, and single-sheet multipart forms
only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as
follows:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 30 to 60% RH
Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged,
wrinkled, or curled.
Ordinary single sheets: paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry
Width Paper guide
3.9 to 10.1 inches (100 to 257 mm)
Cut-sheet feeder
7.2 to 8.5 inches (182 to 216 mm)
Length Paper guide
3.9 to 14.3 inches (100 to 364 mm)
Cut-sheet feeder
10.1 to 14 inches (257 to 356 mm)
Thickness Paper guide: 0.0025 to 0.0055 inch
(0.065 to 0.14 mm)
Cut sheet feeder: 0.0028 to 0.0055 inch
(0.07 to 0.14 mm)
Weight Paper guide: 14 to 24 lb (52 to 90 g/m
2
)
Cut sheet feeder: 18 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m
Single-sheet multipart forms: paper guide entry
Width 3.9 to 10.1 inches (100 to 257 mm)
Length 3.9 to 14.3 inches (100 to 364 mm)
Copies 1 original + up to 4 copies
Thickness 0.0047 to 0.015 inch (0.12 to 0.39 mm)
Weight 12 to 15 lb (40 to 58 g/m
2
)
Binding Line-glued at the top or one side of form
Envelopes: paper guide entry
Size No. 6: 6.5 × 3.6 inches (165 × 92 mm)
No. 10: 9.5 × 4.1 inches (241 × 105 mm)
Thickness 0.0063 to 0.0205 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)
2
Weight 12 to 24 lb (45 to 90 g/m
)
Continuous paper (standard and multipart): rear and bottom entry
Width 4 to 10 inches (101.6 to 254 mm)
Length 4 to 22 inches (101.6 to 558.8 mm)
Copies 1 original + up to 4 copies
Thickness Printable area
0.0025 to 0.015 inch (0.065 to 0.39 mm)
Perforated edges (gathering area)
up to 0.035 inch (0.9 mm)
2
)
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Weight (not
multipart) 14 to 22 lb (52 to 82 g/m
2
)
Weight
(1 multipart
2
sheet) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 58 g/m
)
Binding Spot-glued or crimp-bound on both sides
Continuous paper with labels: bottom entry only
Label size 0.94 × 2.5 inches (23.8 × 63.5 mm) minimum;
0.1 inch (2.5 mm) corner radius
Backing sheet
Width 4 to 10 inches (101.6 to 254 mm)
Length 4 to 22 inches (101.6 to 558.8 mm)
Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0035 inch (0.07 to 0.09 mm)
Total
thickness 0.0063 to 0.0075 inch (0.16 to 0.19 mm)
Label weight 17 lb (64 g/m
Roll paper: rear entry with optional roll paper holder only
2
)
Width 8.5 inches (216 mm)
Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0035 inch (0.07 to 0.09 mm)
2
Weight 14 to 22 lb (52 to 82 g/m
)
Printable Area
Single sheets and envelopes
A
Printable
area
A The minimum top margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm).
The maximum paper width is 10.1 inches (257 mm).
The maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm).
If the paper size is substantially wider than this, the side margins
will be wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not
increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm).
C The minimum bottom margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
Continuous paper
B
A
Printable
area
C
B
C
B
Paper Alignment
Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the
left of the “0”.
A
Printable
area
B
A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the
perforation are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
B The minimum left and right margins are 0.51 inch (13 mm).
The maximum paper width is 10 inches (254 mm).
The maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm).
If the paper size is substantially wider than this, the side margins
will be wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not
increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm).
A
B
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Roll paper
A
Printable
area
A The minimum top margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
B The minimum left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm).
The maximum printable width is 8 inches (203.2 mm).
B
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
4 Load/Eject button
❏ Loads a single sheet of paper.
❏ Ejects a single sheet of paper.
❏ Loads continuous paper from the standby position.
❏ Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position.
❏ In Micro Adjust mode, adjusts the top-of-form and tear-off
positions.
5 Pause button
Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed
again. When held down for three seconds, turns on Micro
Adjust mode. To turn it off, press it again.
6 Paper Out light
❏ On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or
when paper is not loaded correctly.
❏ Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or if paper is
jammed in the printer.
1 Tear Off (Font) lights
Flash when continuous paper is in the tear-off position;
otherwise, the lights indicate the selected font.
2 Tear Off (Font) button
❏ Advances continuous paper to the tear-off position.
❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position
to the top-of-form position.
❏ In Micro Adjust mode, selects one of the six built-in fonts.
3 LF/FF button
❏ Feeds paper line by line when pressed and released.
❏ Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to the
next top-of-form position when held down.
❏ In Micro Adjust mode, adjusts the top-of-form and tear-off
position.
7 Pause light
❏ On when the printer is paused.
❏ Flashes when the printer is in Micro Adjust mode.
❏ Flashes when the print head has overheated.
Selecting a Built-in Font
It is best to use your application program to select the font you
want to use in a document. However, you may sometimes need
to select one of the printer’s six built-in fonts using the buttons
on the control panel, as described below. (The settings you
make in application programs usually override settings you
make from the printer’s control panel.)
❏ Draft ❏ Draft Condensed
❏ Roman ❏ Roman Condensed
❏ Sans Serif ❏ Sans Serif Condensed
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Follow these steps to use the control panel to select a built-in
font:
1. Make sure that the printer is on but not printing.
2. Hold down the
Pause button for three seconds to enter
Micro Adjust mode. The Pause light begins to flash and the
two Tear Off (Font) lights show the current font selection.
3. Press the
Tear Off (Font) button repeatedly to cycle
through the fonts, and stop when the lights on the control
panel indicate the font you want. Your selection stays in
effect until you change it again.
Error Indicators
You can identify many printer problems using the lights on the
control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more
control panel lights are on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use
the following table to diagnose and fix the problem.
State of
panel lights
n Pause — The printer is paused.
n Paper Out
n Pause
f Paper Out
n Pause
Beep
pattern
Problem
Solution
Press the Pause button to resume printing.
••••• Paper from another paper source is currently
in the paper path.
Move the paper release lever to the correct
position and press the Load/Eject button to
feed the paper out of the paper path. Then set
the lever to the position you want to use.
••• No paper is loaded in the selected paper
source.
Load paper in the printer. Then press the Pause
button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
••• The paper is not loaded correctly.
Remove your paper and reload it. Then press
the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if
necessary.
••• Paper is jammed in the printer.
Clear the paper jam.
••• Continuous paper is not fed to the standby
position.
Tear off the printed document at the perforation;
then press the Load/Eject button. The printer
feeds the paper to the standby position. Press
the Pause button to turn off the Pause light.
••• A single sheet of paper is not fully ejected.
Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet.
Then press the Pause button to turn off the
Pause light, if necessary.
••• Paper is jammed in the printer.
Clear the paper jam.
State of
panel lights
f Pause — The print head is overheated.
f Paper Out
f Pause
f f Tear Off
n = on, f = flashing
••• = short series of beeps (three beeps)
••••• = long series of beeps (five beeps)
Beep
pattern
The printer beeps once if you press a control panel
button when the corresponding function is not
available.
Problem
Solution
Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes
printing automatically once the print head cools.
— An unknown printer error has occurred.
Turn off the printer and leave it off for several
minutes; then turn on the printer again. If the
error recurs, contact your dealer.
Paper Positions
Top-of-Form Position
The top-of-form position is where the printer starts printing on
the page.
The letters ABC are printed at the top-of-form position
Tear-off Position
Continuous paper is in the tear-off position when the
perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. You can easily tear
off your printed document at this position.
Standby Position
Continuous paper is in the standby position when it is attached
to the tractor but not loaded in the printer.
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Printing on Continuous Paper
You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in either
the push or pull position:
❏ Use the tractor in the push position if you want to be able to
switch between printing on single sheets and continuous
paper without removing the paper supply, or if you will be
tearing off continuous paper sheet-by-sheet. (Follow the
instructions in the next section.) The printer comes with the
tractor installed in the push position.
❏ Use the tractor in the pull position if you will be printing on
labels, multipart forms, or other documents that require a
precise print position. (See “Printing with the pull tractor”
on page 9 for instructions.)
Printing with the push tractor
Follow these steps to load continuous paper on the push tractor:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide, and pull the
paper release lever forward to the continuous paper
position.
4. Slide the left sprocket so the pins are above the
the printer scale (beneath the tractor). The printer starts
printing to the right of this position.
0 mark
5. Push the lock lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the
right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not
lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway between the
sprockets.
6. Stack your continuous paper behind the printer. Make sure
there are no obstructions between the paper and the printer,
and that the paper is aligned squarely with the printer so it
will feed in straight.
7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight, leading edge.
Then open the sprocket covers and fit the first holes of the
paper over the sprocket pins.
0 mark on
3. Unlock the sprockets on the tractor by pulling the blue lock
levers forward.
8. Close the covers. Slide the right sprocket to remove any
slack in the paper and lock it in place.
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9. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper,
attach the paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting
its notches over the printer’s mounting posts as shown
below. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of the
printer until you feel it click.
10. Replace the printer cover and close it.
11. Turn on the printer.
12. When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to turn on the
Auto tear off feature in Default Setting mode. See
“Changing Default Settings” on page 14.
13. Press the
LF/FF button to feed the paper to the loading
position. When the printer receives data, it begins printing
automatically.
14. After you finish printing, follow the steps in the next section
to tear off your printed document. If the first printed line
on your page appears too high or too low, you can change
its position by using the Micro Adjust feature. See
“Adjusting the top-of-form position” on page 10.
Never use the paper feed knob to adjust the topof-form position; this may damage the printer or
cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
The paper automatically feeds back to the loading position
the next time you print.
Removing a printed document from the push tractor
Follow these steps to remove the printed document:
1. Press the
Tear Off (Font) button. The paper moves to the
tear-off position and the Tear Off (Font) lights start
flashing.
2. Open the printer cover, then tear off the printed document
using the tear-off edge on the paper tension unit.
Paper
tension unit
If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned
with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off
position using the Micro Adjust feature. See
“Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 11.
3. Close the printer cover.
When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the
paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing.
To feed continuous paper backward to the standby position,
where you can remove the paper, first tear off any printed
sheets. Then press the
Load/Eject button. Open the sprocket
covers on the tractor and remove the paper.
Always tear off your printed document before you
press the Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several
pages at a time may cause a paper jam.
Switching between continuous paper and single sheets
If you want to switch to single sheets while continuous paper is
loaded in the push tractor position, follow these steps:
1. Tear off your printed document.
Always tear off your printed document before
you press the Load/Eject button. Reverse
feeding several pages at a time may cause a
paper jam.
2. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to
the standby position.
3. Push the paper release lever back to the single sheet
position.
4. Follow the instructions on page 12 to load single sheets.
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To switch back to continuous paper, follow these steps:
1. Press the
printer.
2. Move the paper release lever to the continuous paper
position.
3. Press the
Load/Eject button to eject any sheet in the
LF/FF button to load the paper on the tractor.
Printing with the pull tractor
To load continuous paper using the pull tractor, you must move
the tractor to the pull tractor position, as described below. If
your tractor is already installed in this position, make sure the
printer is turned off and skip to step 6.
1. Turn off the printer; then remove the printer cover and the
paper guide.
2. Remove the paper tension unit by gently squeezing the lock
tabs and pulling it out of the printer.
5. Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the
printer as shown below, and tilt it back until you feel it lock
into place.
6. Unlock the sprockets by pulling the blue lock levers
forward.
3. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper
position.
4. To remove the tractor from the push position, gently
squeeze the lock tabs on both sides and then rotate the
tractor up to pull it away from the printer.
7. Feed the paper into the rear paper slot as shown below, and
pull it up. Position the paper using the scale on the printer
as a guide. Printing starts to the right of the position marked
0 (under the paper now).
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8. Slide the left sprocket so its pins are aligned with the holes
in the paper and push the blue lock lever to lock the
sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the
width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper
supports midway between the two sprockets.
9. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge.
Open the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper
over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers.
Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper and
then lock it in place.
When the printer receives data, it begins printing automatically.
If you want to change the position where printing begins on the
page, press the
LF/FF button to advance the page to the next
top-of-form position, and then see the next section to adjust the
loading position.
To eject the paper, tear off the paper entering the printer; then
press the
LF/FF button to feed the paper forward.
Adjusting the top-of-form position
If your printing appears too high or too low on the page, you
can use the Micro Adjust feature to adjust the top-of-form
position.
Never use the paper feed knob to adjust the top-ofform position; this may damage the printer or cause it
to lose the top-of-form position.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded.
2. Remove the printer cover.
3. Hold down the
printer beeps and the Pause light starts flashing as the
printer enters Micro Adjust mode.
4. Press the
higher on the page, or press the
move the top-of-form position lower on the page.
Pause button for about three seconds. The
LF/FF D button to move the top-of-form position
Load/Eject U button to
Remove any remaining slack by gently pulling the
paper from the back.
10. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper,
attach the paper guide. Hold it horizontally and fit its
notches over the printer’s mounting posts. Then slide the
paper guide toward the back of the printer until you feel it
click.
11. Turn the paper feed knob to adjust the paper position. The
perforation between pages should be just above the print
head.
12. Replace the printer cover but leave it open.
13. Turn on the printer.
14. Set the Auto tear off feature in the Default Setting mode to
Off; otherwise, the paper may jam. (See page 14 for more
information.)
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The printer has a minimum and a maximum topof-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond
these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving
the paper.
When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position,
the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. You
can use the default position as a reference point when
adjusting the top-of-form position.
5. After you set the top-of-form position, press the
button to exit the Micro Adjust mode.
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Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you
change it, even if you turn off the printer.
The top margin setting made in some software
applications overrides the top-of-form position setting
you make with the Micro Adjust feature. If necessary,
adjust the top-of-form position in your software.
If you want to restore the printer’s default top-of-form position,
you can reset the printer. See “Restoring the printer’s default
settings” on page 14 for instructions.
Advancing paper to the tear-off edge
When the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off
feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tearoff edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off
the printed document. When you resume printing, the printer
automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position;
so you can save the paper normally lost between documents.
You can use the tear-off feature in two ways:
❏ Manually, by pressing the printer’s Tear Off (Font) button
❏ Automatically, by turning on the Auto tear off function in
Default Setting mode.
Adjusting the tear-off position
If your paper’s perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge,
you can use the Micro Adjust feature to move the perforation to
the tear-off position.
Follow these steps to adjust the tear-off position:
1. Make sure the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing (the paper
is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press
the
Tear Off (Font) button to advance the paper to the
tear-off position.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Hold down the
Pause button for about three seconds. The
printer beeps and the Pause light begins to flash as the
printer enters Micro Adjust mode.
4. Press the
press the
LF/FF D button to feed the paper backward, or
Load/Eject U button to feed the paper forward,
until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge
on the paper tension unit.
Tear-off edge
Using the Tear Off button
After the printer finishes printing your document, check that
the Tear Off (Font) lights are not flashing. Then press the
Tear Off (Font) button. The printer advances the paper to the
tear-off edge.
If the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing, the paper is in
the tear-off position. If you press the Tear Off (Font)
button again, the printer feeds your paper to the next
top-of-form position.
Advancing paper to the tear-off position automatically
To automatically advance your printed documents to the tearoff position, you need to turn on the Auto tear off mode and
select the appropriate page length for continuous paper in
Default Setting mode. For instructions, see “Default Settings”
on page 14.
When Auto tear off is on, the printer automatically advances the
paper to the tear-off position whenever it receives a full page of
data or a form feed command followed by no more data.
The printer has a minimum and a maximum tearoff position. If you try to adjust the tear-off
position beyond these limits, the printer beeps
and stops moving the paper.
5. After you set the tear-off position, press the Pause button
to exit Micro Adjust mode.
6. Tear off the printed pages.
When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the
paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing.
Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you
change it, even if you turn off the printer. (If you want
to restore the printer’s default tear-off position, you can
reset the printer. See page 14 for instructions.)
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Printing on Single Sheets
You can load single sheets of paper one at a time using the
printer’s paper guide.
Before printing on single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or
other special paper, make sure the paper thickness lever is set to
the appropriate position. See “Printing on Special Paper” below.
Load only one sheet at a time. To load a stack of singlesheet paper, use the optional cut-sheet feeder. See the
Reference Guide for more information.
You can use the paper guide to load single-sheet
carbonless multipart forms that are fastened at the top
by line gluing.
Insert multipart forms in the paper guide, bound edge
first and printable side down.
Follow these steps to load a single sheet:
1. If continuous paper is loaded in the push tractor, press the
Load/Eject button to feed it back to the standby position.
2. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position
and make sure the paper guide is in the upright position, as
shown below.
4. Insert a sheet of paper
between the edge
guides until it meets
resistance. The printer
automatically pulls it
into the correct
printing position.
When the printer receives data, it begins printing. If the
document is more than one page, the printer beeps three times
after printing each page. Load the next sheet and the printer will
continue printing.
Printing on Special Paper
You can print on a wide variety of special paper types, including
multipart forms, labels, and envelopes.
When printing on multipart forms, thicker-than-normal
paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure your application
software settings keep the printing entirely within the
printable area. Printing past the edge of these papers
can damage the print head.
3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide
mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width
of your paper.
Adjusting the paper thickness lever
Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure the
paper thickness lever is set correctly for the type of paper you’re
using. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Lift up or remove the printer cover. The paper thickness
lever is on the left side of the printer.
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3. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting.
Use the table below to select the appropriate paper
thickness.
Paper type Lever position
Standard paper (single sheets or continuous) 0
Multipart forms
Labels 1
Envelopes 2 or 4
2-sheet
3-sheet
4-sheet
5-sheet
0
1
2
3
4. Close the printer cover.
5. Turn on the printer.
Multipart forms
You can use continuous or single-sheet carbonless multipart
forms of up to five parts (one original plus four copies). Follow
these guidelines:
❏ Set the paper thickness lever to the correct position for your
forms as described above.
❏ Use continuous multipart forms that are joined only by spot
gluing or side-crimping. Never load continuous multipart
forms joined by metal staples, tape, or continuous gluing.
❏ Use single-sheet multipart forms that are line-glued only at
the top. Insert the forms glued-edge-first into the printer.
❏ Make sure that multipart forms are not wrinkled.
❏ If you need to adjust the loading position, use your
application software or change the top-of-form position as
described on page 10.
❏ When you use side-crimped continuous multipart forms,
the copies may not align with the original. If this happens,
raise the paper guide.
For multipart forms, you should not print any closer than
0.5 inch (13 mm) from either side of the paper.
Labels
To print on labels, you must use continuous paper loaded on
the pull tractor. Keep the following tips in mind:
❏ Set the paper thickness lever to the correct position for
labels, as described above.
❏ Choose labels mounted on a continuous backing sheet with
sprocket holes designed for tractor use. Do not print labels
as single sheets, because the shiny backing causes the paper
to slip slightly.
❏ Load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous
paper. See page 9 for loading instructions.
❏ Because 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 resume
printing.
❏ To remove the labels from the printer, tear off the fresh
supply at the back of the printer; then press the
LF/FF
button to advance the remaining labels out of the printer.
Never feed labels backward through the printer; they
can easily peel off the backing sheet and jam the
printer.
Envelopes
You can feed envelopes individually using the paper guide the
same way you load single sheets. (See page 12.) Keep the
following tips in mind:
❏ Set the paper thickness lever to the proper position. See
page 12.
❏ Insert the envelope printable-side down, wide-edge-first,
between the edge guides. Push it firmly and hold it until it
feeds into the printer.
❏ Use envelopes only under normal temperature and
humidity conditions.
❏ Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable
area.
❏ The print head must not go past the left or right edge of the
envelope or other thick paper. It’s a good idea to print a test
sample using a normal single sheet of paper before you print
on envelopes.
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Default Settings
While you can often set the default settings through your
application software or printer driver, you may need to change a
default setting from the printer’s control panel using Default
setting mode. The table below lists the default settings (in bold)
and options you can select in this mode. (For more information,
see the Reference Guide.)
)
Settings Options
Page length for tractor Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8,
Skip over perforation On, Off
Auto tear-off On, Off
Auto line feed On, Off
Print direction Bi-D, Uni-D
Software ESC/P, IBM 2380 Plus
0 slash On, Off
High speed draft On, Off
I/F (interface) mode Auto, Parallel, Serial
Auto I/F wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds
Baud rate (bps) 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600,
Parity None, Odd, Even, Ignore
Data length 7 bit, 8 bit
Parallel I/F bidirectional mode On, Off
Packet mode Auto, Off
Character table* Standard model:
International character set for
Italic table
Manual feed wait time 1 second, 1.5 seconds,
Buzzer On, Off
Auto CR (IBM 2380 Plus)* On, Off
IBM character table* Table 1, Table 2
* These settings take effect only when IBM 2380 Plus emulation is
selected.
8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17
300
Italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860,
PC 863, PC 865, PC 861, BRASCII,
Abicomp, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1,
PC 858, ISO 8859-15
All other models:
Italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 437 Greek,
PC 853, PC 855, PC 852, PC 857, PC
866, PC 869, MAZOWIA, Code MJK,
ISO 8859-7, ISO Latin 1T, Bulgaria, PC
774, Estonia, ISO 8859-2, PC 866
LAT, PC 866 UKR, PC APTEC, PC 708,
PC 720, PC AR864, PC 860, PC 863,
PC 865, PC 861, BRASCII, Abicomp,
Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC 858, ISO
8859-15, PC 771, PC437 Slovenia, PC
MC, PC1250, PC1251
Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic
Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark1,
Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain1
2 seconds, 3 seconds
Changing Default Settings
Follow the steps below to enter Default Setting mode. If you
use single sheets, you’ll need to load a new sheet of paper each
time the printer ejects a printed page.
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is off.
2. Hold down the
the printer.
The printer enters Default Setting mode and prints
instructions for selecting the language. The current
language is indicated by which control panel lights are on.
(For English, only the Pause light is on.)
3. If you want a different language, press the
until the lights show the language you want.
4. Press the
current settings.
5. If the settings are all correct, turn off the printer to exit
Default Setting mode.
If you want to change any settings, go to step 6.
6. Press the
instructions for changing the settings.
7. Press the
selected setting until you see the one you want. Then press
the
Tear Off (Font) button to select the next setting you
want to change.
8. When you finish making settings, turn off the printer to exit
Default Setting mode.
Your new settings remain in effect until you change them again
or reset the printer’s defaults.
Restoring the printer’s default settings
If you want to restore all the factory default settings, turn off the
printer. Then hold down the
buttons while you turn on the printer.
Tear Off (Font) button and then turn on
LF/FF button
Tear Off (Font) button to print a list of all the
Tear Off (Font) button. The printer prints
LF/FF button to scroll through the options for the
Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause
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Clearing a Paper Jam
If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps to
remove it:
1. Turn off the printer, open (or remove) the printer cover,
and remove the paper guide.
2. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the
fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot.
3. Gently remove any paper inside the printer, including any
torn pieces. You can use the knob on the right side of the
printer to help feed the paper out.
Use the paper feed knob to clear paper jams only
when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may
damage the printer or change the top-of-form or
tear-off position.
4. Replace the printer cover and paper guide, and turn on the
printer. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and
the Pause light is off.
Bidirectional Alignment
If you notice that the vertical lines in your printout are not
properly aligned, you can use the printer’s bidirectional
adjustment mode to correct this problem.
To complete the steps below, you need 5 letter or A-4
size single sheets or 5 pages of continuous paper. If
you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of
paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto
the paper guide.
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least 5
seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you
may damage the printer.
Printing a Self Test
If you are having printing problems, you can run the printer’s
self test to help you determine whether the printer or the
computer is causing the problem. If the self test results are
satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem
may be caused by your printer driver settings, application
settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded
interface cable.)
If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with
the printer. See the Reference Guide for possible solutions to the
problem.
You can print the self test using either single sheets or
continuous paper. Use paper that is at least 8.25 inches
(210 mm) wide.
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
2. To run the test using a draft font, turn on the printer while
holding down the
printer’s near letter-quality font, hold down the
button while you turn on the printer. (Either self test can
help you determine the source of your printing problem,
but the draft self test prints faster.)
After a few seconds, the printer begins printing the self test
(a series of characters).
to stop printing. If paper remains in the printer, press the
LF/FF button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the
printer.
Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self
test. Always press the Pause button to stop printing
and the LF/FF button to eject the printed page before
you turn off the printer.
LF/FF button. To run the test using the
Load/Eject
To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause
button. To resume, press it again.
3.To end the self test, press the Pause button
2. While holding down the Pause button, turn on the printer.
It enters the bidirectional adjustment mode, then prints
instructions and the first set of alignment patterns.
3. As described in the instructions, compare the alignment
patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment.
4. Follow the instructions to print the remaining sets of
alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best
alignment in each set.
5. After you select the best pattern in the final set of alignment
patterns, turn off the printer and exit the bidirectional
adjustment mode. Your selections are saved automatically.
Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it
thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps:
1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer and turn it off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cutsheet feeder is installed, remove it.
4. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt
from the outer case and paper guide.
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5. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a
soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in
water. Keep the printer cover in place and flat on top of the
printer to prevent water from getting inside the printer.
Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer;
these chemicals can damage the printer
components as well as the case.
Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism
or electronic components.
Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.
Do not spray lubricants inside the printer; unsuitable
lubricants can damage the printer mechanism.
Transporting the Printer
If you need to transport your printer for some distance,
carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials
or equivalent packaging.
When transporting the printer, do not lift it by the USB
cable holder as the holder may detach and cause the
printer to fall. Hold the bottom left and right sides of the
printer firmly to lift it.
Related Documentation(
Manual Part number
Epson LX-300+II User’s Guide 4105348-00/CPD-21412
CD-ROM containing the on-screen
Reference Guide
3101470-00/CPD-21416
You need to move the print head by hand to remove
the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer,
the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few
minutes before touching it.
1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the
printer is turned off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then
disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
3. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper
supports, and knob.
4. Make sure the tractor that comes with your printer is
installed in the push position.
5. If an additional pull tractor is installed, remove it. If any
options are installed, remove them and pack them in their
original boxes.
6. Make sure the print head is not hot. Then remove the
ribbon cartridge.
7. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the
original packing materials and place them in the printer’s
original box.
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