Epson FX-880 User Guide
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Font lights
Indicate wh ich font is
selected. To select a font,
see Chapter 5.
Tear Off/Bin button
•
Feeds continuous
paper backward to
the tear-off position.
•
Advances continuous
paper from the tear-off
position to the
top-of-form position.
•
Selects a cut-sheet
feeder bin when the
cut-sheet feeder is
installed.
Tear Off/Bin light
•
Flashes when
continuous paper is in
the tear-off position.
•
On when bin 1 of the
optional cut-sheet
feeder is selected.
•
Off when bin 2 of the
optional cut-sheet
feeder is selected.
Micro Adjust
Using the micro adjust
feature, you can press the
and U buttons to ad just the
top-of-form or tear-off
position. See Chapter 3.
LF/FF button
•
Feeds paper li ne by
line.
•
Ejects a single sheet
or advances
continuous paper to
the next top-of-form
position when held
down.
Paper Out light
•
D
•
Load/Eject button
•
Loads a single sheet
of paper.
•
Ejects a single sheet
of paper if a sheet is
loaded.
•
Loads continuous
paper from the
standby position.
•
Feeds continuous
paper backward to
the standby po sition.
On when no paper is loaded in
the selected paper source or
paper is not loaded correctly.
Flashes when paper has not
been fully ejected or a paper
jam has occurred.
Operate button
Turns the pri nter on
and off. The printer
is off when the top
of this button is even
with the button
protectors.
Pause button
•
Stops printing
temporarily, and
resumes printing
when pressed again.
•
When held down for
three seconds,
enters the micro
adjust mode. When
pressed again, exits
the micro adjust
mode.
Pause light
On when the printer is
paused.
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User’s Guide
FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Cla s s B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to pr o vide r easonable
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 i s no gua r antee 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 encour ag ed to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the followin g measures.
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
❑ Increase the separati o n between th e
equipment and receiver
❑ Connect the equipment into an ou tlet on a
circuit diffe r ent from that to which the
receiver is connected
❑ Consult the dealer or an experien ced
radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment
interface cable to this equipment will invalidate
the FCC Ce rtificatio n of thi s device and may
cause interference levels which exceed the limits
established by the FCC for thi s 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 on e
interface conn ecto r , do not leave cables
connected to unused interfa ces.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufactur er co uld vo id the
user’s authority to perate the equipment.n
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183
AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer
Type Name: FX-880
Model: P980A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and
Norm(s):
Directi ve 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
August 19 97
Y. Ishii
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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Contents
Getting to Know Your Printer
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
Available Paper Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Printing on continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Printing on single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
Options and Consumable Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Consumable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Print Head Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Use of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-11
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-12
How To Use Your Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-12
Chapter 1
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Positioning the continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Setting Up the Printer
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Chapter 2
About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . . 2-3
Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . . . . . 2-3
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility . . . . . . . . 2-7
For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
For Windows NT 4.0 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
For Windows NT 3.5x Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Using the EPSON Remote! utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Setting Up Your Software
Chapter 3
Selecting a Paper Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Loading Multi-Part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Loading Continuous Paper With Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Removing continuous paper with labels . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using the Tractor in the Front Push Position . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Installing the tractor in the front push position . . . . . . . 3-6
Loading paper with the front push tractor . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Removing paper from the front push tractor . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Using the Tractor in the Rear Push Position . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Installing the tractor in the rear push position . . . . . . . . 3-12
Loading paper with the rear push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Removing paper from the rear push tractor . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Printing on Continuous Paper
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Using the Tractor in the Pull Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Removing the paper tension unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Installing the tractor in the pull position . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Removing the tractor from the pull position . . . . . . . . 3-20
Loading paper with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Removing paper from the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Using the Tear Off/Bin button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Advancing paper to the tear-off position automatically . . 3-28
Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Switching to Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Improving Continuous Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Tractor positions and paper paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Using two tractor units in combination . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Printing on Roll Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Assembling the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Loading a roll of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Removing roll paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Chapter 4
Printing on Single Sheets
Using the Paper Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Installing the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Loading paper in the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Installing an optional cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . 4-7
Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-11
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . 4-14
Selecting your paper path (bin 1 or bin 2) . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Using an Optional Front Sheet or Front Paper Guide . . . . . 4-17
Installing the front sheet or front paper guide . . . . . . . . 4-17
Loading paper in the front sheet or front paper guide . . . 4-19
Loading Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Switching to Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
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Chapter 5
Selecting a Built-In Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Making Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Understanding default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Chang ing Printer Se ttings From the Printer’ s Control Pane l
Chapter 6
About EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Status Monitor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Toolbar and Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Installed Printers list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Printer Status window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Using the Background Monitoring Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Setting monitoring preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Using the background monitoring icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Chapter 7
Installing an Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Using a Serial Interface Card (C82305✽or 82306
Selecting a baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Handshake timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Error handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Using EPSON Status Monitor 2
Installing an Optional Interface Card
✽
. . . . . . . 7-4
)
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Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Power supply problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Wrong top-of-form position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Wrong tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Printing or printout quality problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Clearing Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Printing a Hex Dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Appendix A
Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Appendix B
Specifications
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
Command Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
EPSON ESC/P Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes . . . . . . . . . . . B-15
Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-16
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Appendix C
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
For United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Electronic support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
Faxon EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities C-5
World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
EPSON FAXBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
EPSON Bulletin Board System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
Your dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
EPSON Helpdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Internet home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Electronic bulletin board system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Technical Support Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Customer Support Information
Glossary
Index
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Getting to Know Your Printer
Your new EPSON® FX-880 9-pin dot matrix printer provides
high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design.
Features include a variety of paper paths to suit your printing
needs, the ability to handle a wide range of paper types
(including continuous paper, multi-part forms w ith one original
plus up to five copies, labels, single sheets, and envelopes), and
high-speed draft mode printing of up to 455 characters per second
at 12 characters per inch. Your printer also offers a full line of
options and comes with printer driver software, the EPSON
Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95 that lets you check the
status of your printer quickly and easily, and other software.
Features
This section highlights some additional easy-to-use features
that you’ll find helpful.
Use the tear-off feature to save paper.
❑
If you are using the tractor in the front or rear push position, you
can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper
to the printer’s tear-off edge when y ou fini sh p rinting. Then
you can easily tear off the printed sheets and save the paper
normally lost between documents. For more information, see
Chapter 3.
Getting to Know Your Printer
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❑
Use the
paper release lever
to change the paper path
without removing the paper.
Using the paper release lever, you can easily switch to printing on
single sheets without removing the continuous paper loa ded
in the printer. You can switch to single-sheet printing this way
whenever the tractor unit is installed in the front or the rear
push position. F or mo re infor mation, see Chapter 3.
g02-2
❑
Use the
micro adjust feature
tear-off positions.
The micro adjust featur e allows you to move the paper forwar d
or backward in 1/216- inch incr emen ts so that you ca n ma ke
precise adjustmen ts to t he top -of -form and tear-off posit i on s.
For more information, see Ch apt er 3.
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Getting to Know Your Printer
to adjust the top-of-form and
Available Paper Paths
Your printer comes with all the parts necessary to print on single
sheets and continuous paper using a variety of paper paths. As
described below, paper can be fed into the printer from the top,
front, bottom, or rear. You select the paper path that best suits
your current printing needs. If you purchase an optional cut-sheet
feeder, additional tractor unit, front sheet guide, or front paper
guide, you can choose from an even wider variety of paper paths.
For information on these options, see page 6.
Printing on continuous paper
Three tractor positions (front push, rear push, and pull) and
three paper slots (front, rear, and bottom) are available for
continuous paper printing, as described below.
Tractor positions
front and rear pu sh tr actor positions
If you often need to tear off sheets of continuous paper (for
example, if you are printing purchase orders or sales slips), it is
best to use the tractor in the front or rear push position. When
the tractor is in one of these positions, you can use the printer’s
tear-off edge to easily tear off sheets of continuous paper at the
perforation. Also, when the tractor is in the front or rear push
position, you can load single sheets of paper from the paper
guide without removing the continuous paper.
pull trac to r position
If you often need to use thick or heavy continuous paper, such
as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, it is best to
use the tractor in the pull position. The pull tractor position
provides you with the best paper jam prevention, and allows
you to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom of
the printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature when
the tractor is in the pull position.
Getting to Know Your Printer
3
Paper slots
front slot (available for use with the push or pull tractor)
For information on loading paper from the front slot, see
“Using the Tractor in the Front Push Position” or “Using the
Tractor in the Pull Position” in Chapter 3.
Note:
Because the front paper slot has an almost straight paper pa th, yo u
should use it when printing on thick paper, such as multi-part forms
(especialy if there are five or six parts) or continuous paper with labels.
botto m sl o t (availa ble for us e w i th the pull tractor only)
For information on loading paper from the bottom slot, see
“Using the Tractor in the Pull Position” in Chapter 3.
Note:
❑
The bottom paper slot has the straightest paper path, so it is best
for printing on thick paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous
paper with labels.
❑
When loading paper from the bottom slot, be sure to use a printer
stand with an opening large enough for the paper to feed through it
witho u t obs t ruction .
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Getting to Know Your Printer
rear slot (available for use with the push or pull tractor)
Caution:
Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear slot. Labels
c
requir e a straigh t paper p ath; o t h erwise the la bels m ay co m e off their
backing paper inside the printer and cause a paper jam.
Note:
Thick paper, such as multi-part forms with five or six parts, requires a
straight paper pa th to a void paper jams. Lo ad thick paper in the front s lot
as described in Chap te r 3.
For information on loading paper from the rear slot, see “Using
the Tractor in the Rear Push Position” or “Using the Tractor in
the Pull Position” in Chapter 3.
Printing on single sheets
As show n be low , yo u ca n lo ad or d in ar y si ng le sh e ets (not
single-sheet multi-part forms) and envelopes one at a time
from the top of the printer, using the paper guide that comes
wit h th e pr inter.
Getting to Know Your Printer
5
You can also load single-sheet paper using an optional
cut-sheet feeder, front sheet guide, or front paper guide. For
information on single sheets, see Chapter 4.
Options and Consumable P roducts
Options
The following options are available to enhance your printer’s
paper handling and interface capabilities:
Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637✽)
This economical cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 50
sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. Also you
can use the paper guide to manually load single sheets or
envelopes without removing the cut-sheet feeder.
High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80638✽)
This cut-sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of
paper or 25 plain bond envelopes into your printer without
reloading. You can also create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by
connecting this feeder to the single-bin feeder.
Additional tractor unit (C80020✽)
This option is available because using two tractors in
combination improves continuous paper handling and reduces
the chances of paper jams. This printing method is especially
useful for printing on continuous multi-part forms or labels.
Also, if you have two tractors, you can load two types of
continuous paper at the same time and easily switch between
them.
Roll paper holder (#8310)
This option allows you to use the many types of 8.5-inch wide
roll paper sold for telexes and similar machines.
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Interface cards
Optional interface cards are available to supplement the
printer’s built-in parallel interface. Chapter 7 provides
guidelines for choosing the right interface card and instructions
on installing an interface card.
Front sheet guide (C81400✽)
The front sheet guide allows you to load single sheets from the
front paper slot. (This option may not be available in some
countries.)
Front paper guide (C81402✽)
The front paper guide allows you to load single-sheet
multi-part forms as well as ordinary single-sheet paper from
the front paper slot. (This option is available only in North
and South American countries.)
The last digit in the option part numbers, represented by an
asterisk ( ), varies by country. Contact your local EPSON
dealer for the part number in your country.
Consumable products
Ribbon cartridge (#8750)
Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and
manufactured to work properly with your EPSON printer.
They ensure proper operation and long life of the print
head and other printer parts.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a
❑
radiator or heat source.
Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not
❑
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
❑
Do not insert objects through the slots.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the
❑
printer’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power
❑
outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as
photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch
on and off.
Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❑
If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure
❑
the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.
Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.
Unplug the printer before cleaning, and clean it with a
❑
damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
❑
Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not
❑
attempt to service the printer yourself.
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Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
❑
personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; or if the printer does not operate normally or
exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
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Do not touch any printer parts marked with this symbol.
The part may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it
cool for a few minutes before you touch a printer part
marked with this symbol.
If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the
following:
To provide adeq u ate short-circui t p r otec tion and over-current
protection for this printer, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circu it break er.
Note for German-speaking users:
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16
A-Überstromschalter abgesiche rt ist.
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Print Head Caution Symbol
The symbol on the print head indicates that this
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after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a
few minutes before touching it.
NERGY STAR Compliance
E
part may be hot. Never touch the print head just
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has
determined that this product meets the
TAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
S
NERGY
E
The International
is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office
equipment industry to promote the introduction of
energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax
machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation.
NERGY STAR Office Equipment program
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For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages
or 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.
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Safety information
Warning:
for voltage an d check that the applia nc e vo lta ge co r respo n ds to the
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supply voltage.
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 wire must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth
symbo l (
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter L.
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This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
).
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a
qualified electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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11
Warnings , Cautions, and Notes
This guide uses the following conventions:
Warnings
must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
w
Cautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
c
contain important information and useful tips on the operation
Notes
of your printer.
How To Use Your Manual s
This
User’s Guide
and using your printer. The
with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use
the printer.
provides detailed information on setting up
Quick Reference
that also comes
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Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Positioning the continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
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Setting Up the Printer
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Unpacking the Printer
Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON
printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items:
paper guide
printer
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ribbon cartridge
Note:
Depending on yo u r pri nte r mo de l, the po w er co rd ma y b e perm a n ent ly
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 th e rig ht o ne 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.
Cautio n:
There are several models of the printer designed for different
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voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with
another volta ge . If the la bel on the back of the printe r does n ot
show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
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power cord
Choosing a Place for the Printer
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your
printer.
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will
❑
not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a
❑
network interface cable, if necessary.
Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation
❑
and maintenance.
Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid
❑
changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive
moisture or dust.
Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
❑
Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily
❑
unplug the power cord.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contact où la fiche peut
être débranchée facilement.
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Avoid electrical outlets controll ed by wall switches or
❑
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
❑
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.
❑
Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before
❑
you print on continuous paper. (See the next page.)
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If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:
Use a stand that supports at least 20 kg (44 lb).
❑
Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should
❑
always be kept level.
Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so
❑
they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure
the cables to a leg of the printer stand.
Positioning the continuous paper supply
Before using continuous paper, make sure you line up your
paper supply with the tractor feeder so the paper feeds
smoothly into the printer, as shown below.
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Setting Up the Printer
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon
cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the
same except that you need to remove the used ribbon cartridge
before replacing it with a new one.
EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon
cartridges (#8750). Products not manufactured by EPSON may
cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s
warranties.
Warning:
You need to mov e the pri n t head by hand to instal l o r replace the
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ribbon cartridge. If you have used the printer, the print head may
be hot; let it cool bef ore to u chi n g it.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the
surface of the
protectors as shown.
Operate
button is even with the button
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Cautio n:
Moving the print head while the printer is on may damage
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the printer.
2. If the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it from
the outlet.
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3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up
and off.
4. Press up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit, then lift
the front of the unit and pull it up and out of the printer.
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5. Make sure that the print head is not hot; if it is, let it cool for a
few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to
the middle of the printer by hand.
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6. If a used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by its
handle and pull it up and out of the printer.
handle
7. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package an d turn the
ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove
any slack in the ribbon.
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8. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down
into pos i ti on; then p re ss down on b o th e n ds of the c artridge to
fit the plastic hooks into the slots.
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9. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon
between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the
ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place.
ribbon-tightening
knob
10. Slide the pri nt head from side to side to make sure i t mo ve s
smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased.
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Setting Up the Printer
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