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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

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Tear Off (Font) lights**

Flash when continuous paper is in the tear-off position; otherwise, the lights indicate the selected font.

ear Off (Font) button**

dvances continuous paper

o the tear-off position.

Feeds continuous paper

ackward from the tear-off osition to the top-of-form osition.

Micro Adjust mode

hen you hold down the Pause button for three seconds, the

rinter enters the micro adjust mode. In this mode, you can press

he LF/FFD and Load/EjectU buttons to adjust the top-of-form

r tear-off position. See Chapter 2, “Using the Printer.”

*Font select

In the Micro Adjust mode, you can select the font to use for

rinting by pressing the Tear Off button. The Tear Off lights turn n, off or flash to indicate the selected font.

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.

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

backwards to the standby position.

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 paper jam has occurred.

Pause button Stops printing

temporarily, and resum printing when pressed again. When pressed f three seconds, turns on the Micro Adjust mode* To turn off, press again.

Pause light

On when the printer is paused.

Flashes when the print is in the Micro Adjust mode*.

Flashes when the print head has overheated.

9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

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User’s Guide

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Getting to Know Your Printer

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Print Head Caution Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ENERGY STAR

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

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

Choosing a place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Assembling the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Installing the paper-feed knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Attaching the paper supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Plugging in the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10 Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Using the parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Using the serial interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16 Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000,

or NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19 Installing the software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. . . . . . .1-20 For DOS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22

Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Selecting a built-in font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

About Your Printer’s Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Printing with the push tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Removing a printed document from the push tractor. . . . 2-15 Switching back to single sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Printing with the pull tractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Adjusting the top-of-form position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Advancing the paper to the tear-off edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Printing on Single Sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Loading single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Adjusting the paper-thickness lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Multipart forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Installing and Using Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Pull tractor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Roll paper holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Color upgrade kit (LX-300+ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Print server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95 . . . . . . 3-2

Accessing the printer driver

from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Using the Printer Driver with Windows 3.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Accessing the printer driver

from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 . . . . .3-6

Accessing the printer driver

from Windows applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Changing the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5x. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Accessing the printer driver

from Windows applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 Changing the printer driver settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Printer Driver Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11 About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only). . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Installing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 Accessing EPSON Remote!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Power is not being supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

The printer does not print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 The print is faint or uneven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. . . . . . .4-7 Printed characters are not what you expected. . . . . . . . . . .4-7 The print position is not what you expected . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

Single sheets do not feed properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 Continuous paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11

When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper

does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11 Switching between the cut-sheet feeder

and the push tractor does not work properly . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Using the pull tractor with the push tractor,

continuous paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

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With the color upgrade kit installed, the printer

does not operate properly (LX-300+ only) . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Appendix A

Cleaning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Printer Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Printable area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14 Paper alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17 Standards and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17

Command Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18

EPSON ESC/P control codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18 IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus

(for LX-1170) emulation control codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20

Index

Printer Parts

4 Contents

Getting to Know Your Pri nter

Your EPSON® LX-300+/LX-1170 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. Its 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, multipar t forms (with one ori ginal and up to four copies), labels, single sheets, and envelopes.

❏ High-speed printing of up to 300 cps (c harac ters per second)

at 10 cpi (characters per inch).

Your printer comes packaged with the printer driver and other software, including the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility for Microsoft Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status of your printer quickly and easily.

Note:

The illustrations in this manual are from LX-300+. LX-1170 is wider than LX-300+. However, the explanations are the same.

Windows® Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0. The EPSON

Getting to Know Your Printer 1

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

This guide uses the following conventions:

Warnings

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Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

must be followed to avoid bodily injury.

Cautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer . In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself .

❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a

radiator or heat source.

❏ Place the printer on a flat surf ace. The printer will not opera te

properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle.

❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s

cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the p ri nter ’s

label.

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❏ Connect all equipment to properl y gr ound ed po wer out lets.

Avoid using outlets on the same circui t as photocopiers or air control system s 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 plug ged into the extensi on

cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total ampere of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere rating.

❏ Unplug the printer before clea ning it, and always clean it with

a piece of damp cloth only.

❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in t his guide, do not at tempt

to service the printer yourself.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing t o qualified per sonnel

under the following conditions:

i. If the power cord or plug is damaged.

ii. If liquid has entered the printer.

iii.If the printer has bee n dropped or the cabinet damaged.

iv.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.

❏ Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot.

Turn off the printer and let it c ool for a few minu tes before you touch any printer part marked with this symbol.

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❏ If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the

following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 10- or 16-amp circuit breaker.

Print Head Caution Symbol

This symbol is placed on the print head to indicate that the print head may be hot. Never touch the

NERGY STAR® Compliance

print head just after the prin ter has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the

STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY

The International a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of e nergy-efficient pers onal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

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ENERGY STAR

Office Equipment Program is

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

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

Choosing a place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Assembling the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Using the parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14 Using the serial interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000,

Setting Up the Printer 1-1

Unpacking the Pr inter

Besides the items shown in the illustration below, the printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM and a Notice Sheet. Check that everything has been included in the package.

printer

paper supports

paper-feed knob

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 of purchase; be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location.

Caution:

1-2 Setting Up the Printer

There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.

ribbon cartridge

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 ma terials.

Save all packing and pro tective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It sh ould always be transported in its original packing materials.

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 placed at an angle.

❏ Place the printer where you can easily connect it t o 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. 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.

❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled 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.

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❏ Keep the entire computer system away from pot ential 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.

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

❏ Use a stand that supports at least 20 kg. ❏ Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The pr inter should

always be kept level.

❏ Position your printer’s p ower cord and interface cable so they

do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer stand.

Assembling the Printer

This section provides you with information on how to get you r printer up and running.

See “Printer Parts” on the l ast p age of this manual for the names of the individual printer parts.

Installing the paper-feed knob

The first step in assembling the printer is instal ling the paper-feed knob.

Follow these steps to install the paper-feed knob:

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1. Insert the kno b into the hole o n the printer’s side and rotate

it slowly until it slips onto the shaft.

2. Push firmly on the paper-feed knob until it fits against t he

printer case.

Attaching the paper supports

You should install the pa per supports be fore you begin using the printer.

Follow these steps to attach the paper supports onto the printer:

1. Pull the paper guide backward. Raise it up, and then push it

firmly until it fits in place.

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2. Hold one of the paper supports and push the tips into the notches on the edge guide.

3. Repeat step 2 for the other paper support.

Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge

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

Follow these steps to install or replace the ribbon cartridge:

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1. Open the printer cover to t he upright position, the n pull it up to remove it.

Warning:

2. For LX-1170 users, remove the paper tension unit by

squeezing the tension unit’s lock tabs gently and pull the tension unit away from the printer.

Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it.

3. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.

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4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob i n the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install.

5. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printe r slots.

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6. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place; it should not be twisted or creased.

7. Slide the print head fro m side to side to ma ke sure it moves smoothly.

8. For LX-1170 users, reinstall the paper tension unit.

9. Reinstal l and close the printer cover.

When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the pri nt head to the center of the printer. Then remove the cartridge by lifting the both ends and taking it out of the printer.

Setting Up the Printer 1-9

Plugging in the printer

Follow these steps to plug in the printer:

1. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is

off when the

2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electri cal outlet.

side of the switch is pressed down.

Caution:

3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the printer.

4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

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If the rated voltage on the printer and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistan ce. Do not plug in the power cord.

Running the Self Test

Use the built-in self test function to check that the printer is working properly. You can run the test with either continuous paper or single sheets. The procedure below describes the test using single sheets, which is the easier way.

Follow these steps to run the self test:

1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Also make sure that the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-she et position and the paper guide is in the upright position, as shown below.

Caution:

For LX-300+: You should use paper at least 210mm wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. For LX-1170: You should use pa per at least 376 mm wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen.

Setting Up the Printer 1-11

2. While holding down the LF/FF button, turn on the printer.

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

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4. Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the sheet automatically and begins printing the self test.

5. To stop printing temporarily, press the PAUSE button.

6. To end the self test, make sure the printer is not printing. Press LF/FF to eject the sheet; then turn off the printer.

Here is a part of a typical self-test printout:

Note:

If the self test did not print satisfactorily, see Chapter 4,

“Troubleshooting.” If it prints correctly, proceed to the next section.

Setting Up the Printer 1-13

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Your printer includes both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and an EIA- 232D serial interface. Before you begi n, place the printer upright, as shown below. (This makes it easier to connect the cable.)

Connect your computer to the desired interface as described below.

Note:

You can connect a cable to both interfaces; the printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data.

Using the parallel interface

You need a shielded, twisted-pair cable no longer than 2 meters to use the parallel interface.

Follow these steps to connect the printer to the computer using the parallel interface:

1. Turn off both the computer and the printer.

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2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printer’s parallel interface port. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.

Note:

If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the grou nd connector located to the right of the parallel interface port.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface port. (If ther e is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector a t the back of the computer.)

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Using the serial interface

You need a serial cable that has a DB-25 male connector on the printer side to use the serial interface.

Follow these steps to connect the printer to the computer using the serial interface:

1. Turn off both the computer and the printer.

2. Plug the serial cable connector securely into the printer’s

serial interface port. Tighten the screws on both sides of the connector.

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Note:

If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the grou nd connector located to the right of the serial interface port.

3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s serial interface port and the n tighten the screws on both s ides of the connector. (If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector a t the back of the computer.)

4. Use the Default Setting mode to change the baud rate or parity bit, if necessary. See “About Your Print er’s Defaul t S etting s” on page 2-3.

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Installing the Printer Software

After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the EPSON printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer.

Your printer software includes: ❏ Printer driv er

The printer driver is the softwa re that runs, or “d rives,” your printer. With it, you can make printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size.

❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 util ity (Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or

NT 4.0) The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility notifies you of printer errors and displays printer st atus informati on.

❏ EPSON Remote! (a DOS -based printer setup ut ility) (LX-300+

only) The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from the computer screen. See “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (L X-300+ only)” on page 3-15.

To install the printer software, see “Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0” on page 1-19 or “Installing the software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x” o n page 1-20. If you are using DOS, see “For DOS programs” on page 1-22.

Note:

Printer software for Windows 3.1 and NT 3.5x is only provided for LX-300+. If you need to use LX-1170 on those operating systems, contact your dealer.

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Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0

Follow these steps to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0:

Note:

❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 may

require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information.

❏ If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on

your CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM and run the START.EXE program. In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions.

❏ If you are using the flo ppy disk version of the EPSON software, make

a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation.

1. Make sure that the printer and computer are switched off.

2. Switch the PC on. Windows start s automatically. Then swi tch the printe r on.

3. Insert the CD-ROM containing the printer software into the CD-ROM drive. The AutoPlay function of the CD-ROM drive automatically starts t he installation program on the CD -ROM.

If the installation program does not start automatically, click on Start and then on Run. In the Run dialog box, enter the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive in the command line (e.g.

E:\), followed by the command START.EXE (e.g. E:\START.EXE) and click on the OK button.

Note:

If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than E, substitute the appropriate letter.

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The installation program starts. The subsequent pr ocedure is menu-driven, i.e., you can select the relevant options from a list simply by clicking wi th the mou se . The remai nder of t he installation is automatic and you do not need to enter any more information.

4. Select the desired options and follow the on-screen instructions.

5. After the printer software has been successfully installed, click on the button identified by a door icon to exit the installation program.

Note:

❏ If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears

when you turn on your computer, click Cancel and follow the steps above.

❏ Installation time varies depending on your computer.

When you install the pr inter driver on Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility will also be installed.

For information on launching and using the software, see

Chapter 3, “Using the Printer Software.”

Installing the software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x

Follow these steps to install the printer software in Wind ows 3.1 or NT 3.5x.

Note:

❏ Printer software for Windows 3.1 and NT 3.5x is only provided for

LX-300+. If you need to use LX-1170 on those operating systems, contact your dealer.

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