Epson DLQ-3000 User Manual
Printer Parts
paper thickness lever
ribbon cartridge
printer cover
rear paper guide
power switch
left edge guide
front paper guide
parallel interface
serial interface
Control Panel
OFF
print head
right edge guide
center paper support*
sprocket units*
Power Paper Out
control panel
knob
paper bail
paper release lever
* tractor unit parts
Load/Eject
Tear Off
Font Pitch Reset
LF/FF
Paper Select
Pause
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24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this
EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to
other printers.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the
purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or
unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.)
failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’ s operating and
maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising
from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as
Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.
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of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes on ly and may be
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Copyright © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
DLQ-3000+
User’s Guide
Declaration of Conformity
Accordi ng to ISO/IE C Gui d e 22 an d E N 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 39 2 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavinc klaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer
Model: P821A
Conforms to the foll owing Directive(s) and Norm( s):
Directive 73/ 23/EEC:
EN 60950
Directive 89/ 336/EEC:
EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
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August 1997
Y. Ishii
President of EPSON EURO PE B.V.
Safety Information
Important Safety Instructio ns
Read all of these in st ruc t ion s and save them for later reference. Follow all
warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Do not place the pr int er on an unstable surface or ne ar a radiator or
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heat source.
Place the prin te r on a f lat surface. The printer will not op erat e
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properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Do not block or cover the op enings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not
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insert objects thr ou gh the slots.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
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Connect all equip m ent to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid
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using outle ts on t he sam e circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regu larly switch on and off.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
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If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total
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ampere rating o f all dev ices plugged into the extensio n cord does not
exceed the cord’s am per e rating. Also, make sure the total ampere
rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does no t exc eed the
wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
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Do not spill liquid o n the pri nt er.
Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to
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service the printer yourself.
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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
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personnel under the following condition s:
If the power cord or plug is dam aged; if liquid has entered the
printer; if the prin te r has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change
in performance. Adjust only those cont rol s th at are co v ered by the
operating instruc ti ons .
If you plan to use the prin te r in Germany, observe the follo wi ng:
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To provi de adequat e s hort-circuit protecti on and over-c urrent
protection for this printer, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 A m p circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß de s D ruc kers an die Stromversorgung m uß
sichergestellt wer den, daß die Gebäu deinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstr oms c halter abgesichert ist.
Print Head Caution Symbol
The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may
be hot. Neve r touc h t he print head just after the print er
has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes
before touching it.
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NERGY STAR Compliance
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined
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that this product meets the
for energy efficie ncy.
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The International
voluntary partnersh ip with the co m pu ter and office equipment industry
to promote the introduction of ene rgy- ef ficient personal computers,
monitors, print ers, fax machines, and co piers in an effort to reduce air
poll ution caused by power gen erati on.
NERGY STAR Offi ce Eq uipment progra m is a
NERGY STAR guidelines
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For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limite d shall not be liable against any damages o r
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products
other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety information
Warning:
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for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltag e .
Important:
are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow — Earth
Blue — Neutral
Brown — Live
If you have to fit a plug:
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured
markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as
follows:
The green and yellow wi re must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is mark ed w it h th e lett er E or the Eart h sym bol (
The blue wire mu st be connected to the terminal in the plu g m arked with
the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in t he plug marked
with the letter L.
This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
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If damage oc curs to the plug, replace the co rd set or consult a qualified
electrician .
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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Contents
Int roduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Chapter 1
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Attaching the paper guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Plugging In the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2
For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . . . . . . 2-3
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing EPSON Status Mon it or 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installing the printer driver using Program Manager . . . . 2-9
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
For Windows NT 4.0 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Se tting Up the Printer
Setting Up Your Software
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For Windows NT 3.5x Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Using the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Chapter 3
Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading single sheets from the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading single sheets from the rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Loading continuous paper with the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Using Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Overlapping multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Continuous forms with labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Overlapping multi-part forms with labels . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . . . . 3-36
Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Using the Micro-Feed Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Adjusting the printing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Pa per Handling
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Chapter 4
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Other control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
SelecType overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Level 1 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Level 2 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Type Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Character fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Character spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Printing in Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Barcode Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Controlling the Printer
Chapter 5
Opening and Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Understanding the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window . . . . 5-2
Getting detailed printer status information . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Using the Background Monitoring Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Setting monitoring preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Using the background monitoring icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Chapter 6
Cut-Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Installing the cut-she et fe ed er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Loading paper with the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Loading paper manually from the front paper guide . . . . . 6-9
Switc hing betwee n the tractor and the cu t-sheet fe eder . . . 6-10
Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Installing an interfac e ca rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Using EPSON Stat us Monitor 2
Us ing Printer Options
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Chapter 7
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Maintenance and Transportation
Chapter 8
Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Using the Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Clearing a Paper Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Using Bidirectional Adjustment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Appendix A
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
Parallel Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Forward channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Reverse channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Serial Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
Optional Cut-Sheet Feeder Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
Troubleshooting
Specificat ions
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Appendix B
EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Barcode command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
IBM 2391 Plus Emulation Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Command Lists and Character Tables
Appendix C
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland User s . . . . . . C-2
Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Faxon EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and
utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPSON FAXBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPSON Bulletin Board System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Your dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPSON Helpdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Internet home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Electronic bulletin board system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Technical Support Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Contacting Customer Support
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
Your new EPSON® DLQ-3000+ 24-pin dot matrix printer offers
high performance wi th a wide range of features in a compact
design. You will find the same high-quality printing and ease
of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers.
Features
Here are some of the features that make your printer a great
value:
High-spee d draft mode prin ting of up to 444 charact ers pe r
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second (cps) at 10 characters per inch (cpi)
The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including
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single sheets, continuous paper, multi-part forms (one
original plus up to six copies), labels, envelopes, postcards,
overlapping forms, and continuous forms with labels
High-precision printouts even on multi-part forms, made
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possible by keeping the paper flat, not rolled, during
printing
Easy paper handling for both single sheets and continuous
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paper
An AUTO function on the paper thickness lever that
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automatically compensates for the thickness of paper in the
printer
Eight barcode fonts and four scalable fonts, as well as one
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draft and nine letter-quality bitmap fonts
A large printable area: 70 lines on A4 size paper and 66
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lines on letter size paper
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Color printing with a color-ribbon cartridge (S015067).
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Bidirectional communication with IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode
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support.
Support of advanced EPSON ESC/P 2 commands and
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2391 Plus emulation
IBM
An advanced control panel, including a display screen
that provides you with current printer current status
information. Also, using the control panel, you can enter
SelecType mode, which enables you to make more printer
settings than are available through many application
programs.
An automatic interface selection feature. You can connect
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more than one computer at a time, and the printer switches
from one to the other as it receives data.
Software, including a printer driver and a remote control
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panel utility that let s you chan g e prin t er se ttin gs qu ick ly
and easily
For Windows 95 users, the EPSON Status Monitor utility.
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This program monitors printer status, alerts you when
printer errors occur, and provides simple troubleshooting
tips.
Options
The following options are available for your printer:
The cut-sheet feeder which automatically feeds up to 200
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sheets of plain paper without reloading.
Interface cards, which are available to supplement the
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printer’s built-in parallel and serial interface.
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Introduction
Chapter 6, “Using Printer Options,” contains detailed
information about installing and using these options.
How to Us e This Manua l
This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for
setting up and operating your printer.
Chapter 1 “Setting Up the Printer” contains information on
unpacking, setting up, and connecting the printer. Be sure to
read this chapter first.
Chapter 2 “Setting Up Your Software” describes how to set up
your softwa re , whic h in clud es a prin ter driver for Microsoft
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Windows® operating systems, the EPSON Status Monitor
utility for Windows 95, and two DOS-based printer utilities.
Chapter 3 “Paper Handling” explains how to load and use
single sheets, continuous paper, and other types of paper.
Chapter 4 “ Controlling the Printer” contains information on
controlling the printer using the control panel. To change many
of the printer’s default settings, see “SelecType” in this chapter.
Chapter 5 “Using EPSON Status Monitor 2” explains how to
use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Window s 95.
Chapter 6 “Using Printer Options” explains how to use
optional accessories with your printer.
Chapter 7 “Maintenance and Transportation” provides
maintenance information, including transportation guidelines.
Chapter 8 “ Troubleshooting” contains troubleshooting
information. If the printer does not operate properly or the
printed results are not what you expect, see this chapter for
solutions.
Introductio n
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Appendix A “Specifications” provides specific at ions for the
printer and the optional cut-sheet feeder.
Appendix B “Command Lists and Character Tables” lists the
printer’s commands and character tables.
Appendix C “Contacting Customer Support” lists the best
ways for getting help and more information about EPSON
products and services.
A Glossary and an Index are provided at the end of this
manual.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Notes contain import ant information and useful tips on the operation
of your prin ter.
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Attaching the paper guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Plugging In the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
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Setting Up the Printer
1-1
This chapter describes how to set up your printer and connect
it to your computer.
Unpacking the Pri nter
Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON
printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items:
rear paper guide
printer
black ri bbon
color ribbon
front paper guide
optional connector
lock nuts
power cord
Note:
Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be
permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord
plug varies depending on the country in which you bought your
printer; be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location.
You must remove all protective materials packed around and
inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power.
Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the
printer) to remove these materials.
Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to
ship the printer in the future. It should always be transported
in its original packaging or equivalent materials.
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Setting Up the Printer
Caution:
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Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn
on the printer.
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There are several models of the printer designed for
different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the
printer for use at another voltage. If the label on the back
of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your
country, contact your dealer.
Choosing a Place for the Printer
Follow the gu id elin es bel ow whe n sel ec ting a locatio n for your
printer.
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will
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not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a
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network interface cable, if necessary.
Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation
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and maintenance, as shown below.
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printer cover
Place the printer near a wall outlet where you easily
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unplug the power cord.
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Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid
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changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive
moisture or dust.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
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Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contact où la fiche
peut être débranchée facilement.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
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automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase
information in the memory of your printer or computer.
Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or
other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential
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sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
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Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before
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you print on continuous paper. See 3-13 for details.
Using a printer stand
If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:
Use a stand that supports at least 33 kg (72.8 lb).
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Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should
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always be kept level.
Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so
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they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure
the cables to a leg of the printer stand.
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Assembling the Printer
Installing the ribbon cartridge
Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power
cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.
To install the ribbon cartridge, remove it from its packaging
and then follow these steps:
1. Hold the center of the front edge of the printer cover (not the
right side), and lift gently up and away from you.
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2. Open the paper bail.
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3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow
to take up any slack in the ribbon.
4. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and
the ribbon-tightening knob facing you.
As shown below, guide the ribbon under the print head, and
snap the cartridge into place from left to right so that the
tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches in the
cartridge holder. Then pivot the bottom of the cartridge
into place.
Never move the print head while the printer is turned on;
this can damage the printer.
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5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack
in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely.
6. Close the paper bail and the printer cover.
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Attaching the paper guides
To attach the front and rear paper guides, follow these steps.
1. Slide the edge guides slightly to the center. Hold the front
paper guide horizontally with both hands. Slide the slots on
both sides of it onto the mounting pegs in the printer as
shown below. Then lower it until it locks into place.
2. In the same way, place the rear paper guide clips over the
mounting pins ¬ and bar ; then lower it until it locks into
place.
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Plugging In the Printer
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when
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side of the power switch is pressed.
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2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its
voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make
sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your
electrical outlet.
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3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the
appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the
rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match,
contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the
power cord.
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Connecting the Printer to Your Co mputer
Your printer has two separate interface connections: an
IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface and an EIA-232D serial
interface. See page A-18 for more information.
If your computer requires a different type of printer interface,
see page 6-11 for a list of compatible, optional interfaces.
To connect the printer to your computer using the built-in
paralle l or ser ia l inte rfa ce , fo llo w the st ep s b elow .
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the appropriate
interface connector as shown below.
parallel interface
parallel interface
connector
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Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both
sides of the connector.
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serial interf ac e
serial interface
connector
Tighte n th e scr e w s on b ot h sid e s of th e co nn ec t o r.
Note:
If the screws that come with the cable do not fit into the connector
lock nuts on the interface, replace the lock nuts with the optional
lock nuts provided with the printer.
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3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s
ground connector as shown below.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer.
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Before using the printer’s serial interface with SelecType, make
sure that the printer’s serial communication settings match
those on your computer. See “SelecType” on page 4-8 for more
information.
Now that the printer hardware is set up, see Chapter 2 for
instructions on installing and using the printer software.
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Chapter 2
Setting Up Your Software
For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . . . . . 2-3
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installing the printer driver using Program Manager . . . 2-9
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
For Windows NT 4.0 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
For Windows NT 3.5x Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Using the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
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The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer
includes the printer driver software, a status monitor utility for
use with Windows 95, and two DOS-based utilities.
A printer driver is software that allows your computer to
control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so
your software applications can take full advantage of the
printer’s capabilities.
For instructions on installing the printer software, see the next
section if you are using Windows 95, or see page 2-9 for
Windows 3.1, page 2-13 for Windows NT 4.0, page 2-17 for
Windows NT 3.5x, or page 2-21 for DOS programs.
Note:
Before you install the printer software, it is best to make backup copies
of the EPSON printer software disks.
For Windows 95 Users
Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for
Windows 95. For instructions on installing the EPSON Status
Monitor 2 utility, see page 2-8.
Installing the printer driver using My Computer
1. Make sure Windows 95 is running and the printer is off.
2. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive.
Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click
the drive in which you inserted the disk.
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