Epson P960A User Manual

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24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer

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system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
rec o rding, or otherwise, without the prior writte n permiss ion of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this
EPSON printe r. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to
other printers.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liab le to the purchaser o f
this product or t hird 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 th is product, o r (excluding the U.S.)
failure to strict ly 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 p roducts other than those d esignated as
Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION.

EPSON and EPSON ESC/ P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/ P 2 is a tradem ar k
of SEIKO EPSON CORPORA TION.

Microsoft and Window s a re registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a regi stered trademark of International Business Machi nes Corporation.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of the i r respec tive o wners. EPSON discla ims a ny and all rights in those mark s.

Copyright © 1996 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

User’s Guid e

Printer Pa rts

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paper support

paper thi ckness

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print head

knob

paper release

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sprocket units

parallel interface

FCC Complia nce Statement

For United Sta te s Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply wit h the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable 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 accord ance with the instructions, may ca use harmful interfe rence to radio or
television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
par ticular installation. If this equipment does ca use inte rference to radio an d television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to co rrect the interference by one or more of the following measures.

❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
❏ In crease the separation b etween the equipment and receiver
❏ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci rcuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obt ain and use a shi elded equipment interface cab le with this devi ce. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Ca na dia n Use rs

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requiremen ts of the Canadian Interference­Causi n g Eq uipmen t Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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 Ja pan

Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen

The Netherlands

Declares that the Prod uct:

Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer
Type Name: LQ-670
Model: P960A

Conforms to the following 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

April 1997

M. Hamamoto
Presid ent of EPSON EUROPE B.V.

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Safety Information

Importan t 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 o bjects through the slots.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded power ou tlets. 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 powe r cord.
❏ I f you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total

ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the cord’s am pere rating. Also, make sure th e total of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

❏ Unplug the pr inter before cleani ng. Clean with a damp cloth on ly.

Do not spill liquid on th e prin ter .

❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to

service the printer yourself.

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❏ Unplug the printer and refe r se rvi cing 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 t h e c abinet damaged;
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.

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

To provide adequate short-circuit protecti on and over-current
protec tion for this printer, the building installati on must be
protected by a 1 6 Amp circ uit brea ker.

Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesich ert ist.

NERGY STAR Complia nce

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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined

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that this pro duct meets the
for energy efficiency.

NERGY STAR guidelines

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a
voluntary partners h ip with the computer and office equipment industry
to promote the introduction of e nergy- e fficient personal computers,
monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air
poll ution caused by power generation.

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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 Origi nal EPSON Products or EPSON
Appr ove d Products by Epson (UK) Limi ted.

Safety information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate

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for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the
supply voltage.

Important:

are coloured in accordance with the following co de:

Green and yel low — 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
mar kings us ed 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 symbol (

The blue wire m ust be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with
the letter N.

The brown wire must be c o nnected to the terminal in the plug marked
w ith the letter L.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified
electric ian.

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance

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Contents

Introduction

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 knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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 plug-and-play . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . . . 2-4

Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

For W indows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Installing the printer driver using Program Manager . . . . . 2-9

Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Installing a printer driver for DOS applications . . . . . . . . 2-12

Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Settin g Up the Printer

Se tting Up Your Softwa re

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Chapter 3 Pap er Handling

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Loading continuous pape r with the tractor . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Using Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Using Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Using Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Switching Bet ween Continuous Paper and Sing le Sheets . . . . . . 3-25

Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Using Micro A djust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Adjusting the printin g position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel

Basic Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Advanced Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Using the Default-Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Default-setting mode options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Changing the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Using Quiet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

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Chapter 5 Using Printer Options

Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Loading paper from the cut-sheet feede r . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . . . . 5-13

Loading paper manually from the sheet guide . . . . . . . . 5-14

Ro ll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Loading a roll of pa per . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Interface Ca rds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Using a serial interf ace card (C82305

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or C82306✽) . . . . . . 5-21

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Transportation

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Cleaning the Pri nter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Chapter 7 Trou bles hoot i ng

Using the Error Indicat ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Using Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Clearing a Paper Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Using Bidirectional Adjustment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

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Appendix A Speci fi cations

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Printi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

CE m arking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

Parallel Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

Forward channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A -12

Reverse channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

Optional Cut-Sheet Feeder Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

Appendix B Command Lists and Character Tables

EPSON ESC/ P 2 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Barcode command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

IBM 2390 Plus Em ulation Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

Character Tables in EPSON ESC/ P 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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Appendix C Contacting Customer Support

For United St ates Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Electronic support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Fo r 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

Wor ld Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

For Australian Us ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

EPSON FAXBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

EPSON Bulletin Board System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

Internet UR L http:/ / www.epson .c om.au . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

Your dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

EPSON Helpdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C- 8

Internet home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

Electronic bull etin board system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

Technical Support Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9

Glossary

Index

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Introduction

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Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers high

performance with 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.

Fe a ture s

Here are some of the features that make your printer a great value:

❏ High-speed draft mode printing of up to 300 characters per

second (cps) at 10 characters per inch (cpi)

❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including

single sheets, continuous paper, multi-pa rt forms (one origin al
plus up to f our copies), label s, envelopes, and postcards

❏ High-precis ion printouts even on multi-part forms, made

possible by keeping the paper flat, not rolled, during printing

❏ Easy paper hand ling for both single sheets and continuous

paper

❏ A convenient control panel that allows direct selection of fonts

❏ Eight barcode fonts and fou r scalable fonts, as well as one

draft and n ine letter-quality bitmap fonts

❏ Support of advanced EPSON ESC/ P 2 commands and IBM

2390 Plus emulation

❏ A large printable area: 70 lines with A4 size paper and 66 lines

with lette r size paper

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❏ Software, inc luding a printer driver and a remote control

panel utilit y, that lets you change print er settings quickly and
easily

❏ Bidirectional communication with IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode

support.

Options

The following options are available for your printe r:
❏ High Capacity (C80678

feeders. The high-capacity cut-sheet feeder automatic ally
feeds up to 150 sheets of plain paper without reloading. The
second-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you t o feed an additional
50 sheets. You can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by
combining the high-capacity a nd second-bin feeders. With the
double-bin feeder, you can use two different paper types or
sizes.

❏ Roll Paper Holder (#8310). Allows you to use your printer

with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines.
(This option is ava ilable only in some countries.)

❏ Interface car ds. Available to supplement the printer’s built-in

parallel interface .

) and Sec ond Bin (C80679✽) cut-sheet

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Introduction

How to Use This Manual

This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for

setting up and operating your printer.

Ch apter 1 cont ains information on unpacking, setting up, and

connecting the printer. Be sure to read this c hapter first.

Chapter 2 describes how to set up your software, which includes

a printer driver for Microsoft

the EPSON Remote! printer utility for DOS.

Chapter 3 explains how to load and use single sheets, continuous

paper, and other types of paper.

Chapter 4 contains information on controlling the printer using

the control panel. To change many of the p rinter’s default settings,

see “Using th e Default-Setting Mode” in this chapter.

Chapter 5 explains how to use optional accessories with your

printer.

Chapter 6 provides mainte nance infor mation, inclu ding

transportation guidelines.

Chapter 7 contains troubles hooting information. If the printer

does not oper ate properly or the printed results are not what

you expect, see this chapter for a list of problems and solutions.

Appen dix A provides specifications for t he printer and the

optional cut-sheet feeder.

Ap pendix B lists the printer ’s commands and character tables.

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Windows® operating systems and

Appendix C lists the best methods for obtaining help with or

more information about EPSON products and services.

At the end of the manual, you’ll find a glossary and an index.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

This guide uses the following conventions:

Warnings must be followed t o avoid bodily injury.

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Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

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Not es contain important information and useful tips on the operation

of your printer.

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Introduction

Chapter 1

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Setting Up the Printer

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

Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3

Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Installing the knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

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Setting Up the Printer

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This chapter describes how to set up your printer and connect it

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to your computer.

Unpacking the Printer

Besides t his guide, your printer box should include an EPSON
printer driver disk, a Notice Sheet, and the following items:

printer

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paper

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knob

power cord

Not e:

Depe nding 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 b ough t your printer; be sure the
plug you have is the right one for your location.

You must remove all protective materia ls packed around and
ins ide your printer b efore yo u set i t up and turn on the power.
Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with printer)
to remove these materials.

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Setting Up the Printer

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 pack aging or equivalent materials.

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 n ot possible to adjust the
printer fo r use at another voltage. If the label on the b ack
of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your
country, contac t your dealer.

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 pr inter where you can easily connect it to a network

interface cable, if necessary.

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❏ 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
d irect 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 easily unplug

the power cord.

Setting Up the Printer

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Note for F rench-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

automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase
information in the memory of your printer or computer.
Also avoid outlets on the same ci rcuit as large motors or
other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.

❏ Keep th e entire com puter 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 Chapter 3 for details.

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

❏ Use a stan d that s upports at least 18 kg (39.6 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.

1-4

Setting Up the Printer

Assembling the Printer

Installing the knob

Insert the knob into the hole on the side of the printer and rotate
it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Th en firmly push in the k nob.

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Setting Up the Printer

1-5

Installing the ribbon cartridge

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

To instal l the ribbon cartridge, remove it from its packaging and
then follow these steps:

1. Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on its
left side.

Warning:

w

Never move the print head while the printer is turned on;
this can damage the printer. Also, if you just used the
printer, the print head may be hot. Let it co ol for a few
minutes before touching it.

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Setting Up the Printer

2. Slide the print head to the middle position where the front
metal plate is indented as shown below.

3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow
to take up any slac k in the ribbon.

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Setting Up the Printer

1-7

4. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and
the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon
under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so
that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches
in the cartridg e holder.

5. Turn the ribbon-ti ghtening knob again to remove any slack in
the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely.

6. Close the printer cover.

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Setting Up the Printer

Attaching the paper guide

To attach the paper guide, slide the slots on th e paper guide all the
way onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below.

Plugging in the Printer

1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when
the top of the
on either side of the button.

2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sur e its
voltage matc hes that of your electrical outlet. Als o make sure
th e pl ug on y our printer’s power cord matches your electrical
outlet.

Operate

button is flush with the raised tabs

1

Caution:

c

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.

Setting Up the Printer

1-9

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

To connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel
in terface, you nee d a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a
D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your c omputer and a 36-pin
Centronics

If your computer requires a different type of printer interface,
you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces described
on page 5-19.

Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer
using th e built-in parallel interface.

1. Make sur e b oth the printer and com puter are turned off.

2. Plug the cable connector securely into the p rinter’s interface
connector.

®

compatible connector fo r t he printer.

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Setting Up the Printer

3. Squeeze the wire cli ps together until they lock in place on both
sides of the connector.

4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s
ground connector as shown below.

1

5. Plug the other end o f th e cable into the computer. (If the cable
has a ground wire at the computer end, attach it to the ground
connector at the back of the computer.)

Now see Chapter 2 for instructions on in stalling and using the
printer driver.

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Chapter 2

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Se tting Up Yo ur Softwa re

For W indows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . . . . 2-4

Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Installing the printer driver using Program Manager . . . . . 2-9

Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Installing a printer driver for DOS applications . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

2

Setting Up Your Software

2-1

The EPSON printer driver disk that comes with your printer
in cludes the printer driver software and a printer utility.

A printer driver is software that allows your computer to control
the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your so ftware
applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.

For instructions on in stallin g the print er driver, see the next
section if you are using Windows 95, page 2-9 if you are using
Windows 3.1, or page 2-12 if you are using a DOS program.

Note:

Before you install the printer driver or printer utility, it is best to make
a backup copy of the EPSON printer driver disk .

For Windows 95 Users

You can ins tall the printer driver using the Windows 95
plug-and-play feature or the My Computer icon, as described
belo w.

Note:

You can install the printer driver using plu g-and-play only if your
computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port.
See your computer documentation for more informati on.

Ins talling the printer driver using plug-and-play

Follow the steps below to install the printer driver using
plug-and-play.

1. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer as
descri bed on page 1-10.

2 . Turn off your printe r and computer, if necessary.

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Setting Up Your Software

3. First turn on your printer and then turn on th e computer.
Your computer begins loading Windows 95.

4. If you use a password, enter it at the prompt. You see the
New Hardware Found screen.

Note:

If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen, follow the
ins tructions under “Installing the printer driver using My
Computer” on page 2-4.

5. Make sure the screen displays your printer model name.
Then click the

ma nufa c turer

Driver from disk provided by hardware

radio button.

Note:

The next time you turn on your computer after you install the
driver, Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen
again. If s o, select the
then click

6. Click

OK

OK

. You see the Install From Disk screen.

. This screen does not appear again.

Do not inst all a drive r

radio button and

2

7. Insert the printer driver disk in a disk drive.

8. If you inserted the disk in drive A, click
the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box and

OK

click

9. You can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name
box. We recommend that you keep the model name as shown.

To use the printer as the default printer for Windows 95

applications, select

10. Click the
hard disk and adds an icon to the Printers folder using the
printer model name or the name you sele cted.

.

Fin ish

Yes

. (No is the default se tting.)

button. The program copies the files to your

Setting Up Your Software

OK

. Otherwise , cha ng e

2-3

Installing the printer driver using My Computer

g

If you have trouble installing the printer driver using the
plug-and-play feature, follow the steps below to install it.

1. Make sure Windows 95 is running.

2. Double-click the

3. Click

4. Double-click the

5. Click the

Printers

Wizard screen.

Next

.

button.

My Computer

A dd Printer

icon. You see the Add Printer

icon.

6. Select the local or network printer setting; then click

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Setting Up Your Software

Next

.

7. Click the

g

g

supplied with your printer. The following scre en appears:

8. Insert the printer driver disk in a disk drive.

Have Disk

button to indicate you will install the driver

2

9. If you inserted the disk in drive A, click
the drive letter in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box and

OK

click

10. Select

11. Choose the port you want to use with your printer (LPT1 is the
default), and click the
appears:

.

EPSON LQ-670 ESC/P 2

Next

button. The following screen

, and click the

OK

. Otherwise , cha ng e

Next

button.

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2-5

12. You c an type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name

g

box. We recommend that you keep the model name as shown.

Select the
want to use th e printer as the default pr inter for Windows 95
applications.

13. Click
and adds an icon to the Printers folder using the printer model
name or the name you selected.

Yes

or No radio button to indicate whether you

Finish

. The program copies the files to your hard disk

Using the printer driver

Before you start printing, you should make sure th at the printer
driver setti ngs match your document requirements. While many
Windows applications override the printer settings made with the
driver, some do not.

See this section for instruct ions on how to access the printer driver,
check the prin ter driver settings, and change settings if necessary.

2-6

Setting Up Your Software

Accessing the printer driver from Windows application s

When you access the printer driver from a Windows application,
any settings you make apply only to the application you are using.
The access method explained below is typical for many Windows
appli cations, but the way you ac cess your printer driver may
differ depending on your application. See your application
manual for det ails.

2

To access the printer driver, select
File menu of your application software. If you choose
you see your application’s Print Setup dialog box. If you choose

Print

, you see your application’s Print dialog box.

To acc ess the printer driver, choose

Options

(You may need to choose a combination of these options.) The
Pa per and Graphics me nus contain the pr inter driver s ettings.
Cli ck the tabs at the top of the menus to open them.

, depending on the options available in your application.

Print Setup

Printer, Se t u p, Prop erties

or

Print

Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu

When you access the printer driver from the Window s 95 Start
men u, the settings you make apply to any Windows applications
you open afterward . To access the printer driver from the Star t
menu, fol low these steps:

1. Click the

2. Click

3. Right-click your printer icon, and click
Properties window appears.

St a rt

Printers

button, and then point to

.

Se t t ings

Prop erties

from the

Print Setup

, or

.

. The

,

4. The Paper and Graphics menus contain the printer driver
settings. Click the tabs at the top of the menus to open them.

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2-7

Checking and cha nging printer driver settings

Before printing, chec k that the printer driver settings on the Paper
and Graphic s menus are appropriate for the kind of doc ument you
want to print, and change settings as needed. When you are
finis hed making changes, click

Restore Def aults

to retu rn the settings to their factory defaults.

OK

to apply the settings, or click

Pap e r m enu

❏ Paper size Select the size of the paper loaded in

the printer. If you don’t see your paper
size, use the scroll bar to scroll throu gh
the list. If your paper size is not included
in the list, click
paper size in th e dialog box that appears.

Custom

and enter the

❏ Orientation Select
❏ Paper source Click the paper source yo u want t o use.

Portrait

La nd sc ap e

or

Graphics menu

❏ Resolution Click the printing resolution you want.
❏ Dithering You can leave this option set to

which is the defau lt setting, or select
another dithering pattern, depending
on the kind of printout you wa nt. The
d isplay to the left of the dithering options
shows the effect of your sett ing.

❏ Intensity Move the slider to make your printout

lighter or darker.

Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings, you are read y
to print. If you have any trouble whil e printing, see Chapter 7,
“Troubleshooting,” for solutions.

.

Fine

,

2-8

Setting Up Your Software

For Windows 3.1 Users

Ins talling the printer driver using Program Ma nager

Follow the steps below to install the printer driver fo r
Windows 3.1.

1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager
window is open .

2. Insert the printer driver disk in a disk drive.

2

3. Choose
appears:

4. Type
Driver Setup dialog box appears.

5. Select your printer and click
begins copying the printer driver files.

After a fe w moments, the installation program creates the

EPSON program group in Windows.

6. When the installation is complete, click
installation program.

Run

from the File menu. The following dialog box

A:\ SETUP

(or

B:\ S ET UP

) and click OK. The EPSON Printer

OK

. The installation program

OK

to exit the

Setting Up Your Software

2-9

Windows will now use the LQ-670 as its default printer on
port LPT1. If you need to change the default printer or the port
assignment, use the Control Panel Printers utility.

Using the printer driver

Before you start printing, you should make sure th at the printer
driver setti ngs match your document requirements. While many
Windows applications override the printer settings made with the
driver, some do not.

See this section for instruct ions on how to access the printer driver,
check the prin ter driver settings, and change settings if necessary.

Ac c e ssing the printer driver from Windows applications

When you access the printer driver settings from a Windows
application, an y settings you ma ke apply on ly to the application
you are using. The access method explained below is typical for
many Windows applications, but the way you access your printer
driver may differ depending on your application. See your
application manual for details.

To access the printer driver settings, select
from the File men u of your application software. If you choose

Print Setup

where you can make settings for paper size, paper source, and
orientation. Some applications also feature an Options button,
which allows you to access the printer driver’s Options dialog box.

If you choose
To access the printer driver settings, choose

Options

software. ( You may need to choose a c ombinati on of these options.)

, you see your application’s Print Set up dial og box,

Print

, you see your application’s Print dialog box.

, depending on the options available in your applicat ion

Print Setup

Printer, Se t u p

Note:

Your applicatio n software may let you access only a portion of the printer
driver.

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Setting Up Your Software

or

Print

, or

Accessing the printer driver from the Contro l Panel

When you access the printer driver from the Window s 3.1
Control Panel, the settings you make apply to any Windows
applications you open afterward. To access the printer driver
from the Control Panel, follow these steps:

2

1. In the M ain window, double-click the

2. Double-click the

3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click
printer driver settings window appears.

Printers

icon. The Printers dialog box appears.

Control Panel

Se t u p

Checking and changing printer driver settings

Before printing, check that th e printer driver settings are
appropriate for the kind of document you want to print, and
change settings a s needed. When you are finished making
changes, click
cancel your chan ges.

If you accessed the printer driver from your application, some of
the settings below may appear in your application’s Page Setup
dialog box. If you accessed the driver from the Control Panel,
these settings appear in the printer driver settings window.

❏ Resolution Click the printing resolution you want.
❏ Paper Si ze Select the size of the paper loaded in the

OK

to apply the settings, or click

printer. I f you don’t see your paper size,
use the scroll bar to scroll through the
list. If your paper size is not included
in the list, click
enter the paper size in the dialog box
that appears.

Cancel

User Defined Size

to

icon.

. The

and

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2-11

❏ Paper Source Click the paper source yo u want t o use.
❏ Orientation Select

To access the following set tings from your application, yo u may
need to click
these buttons. If you accessed the driver from the Control Panel,

Options

click

❏ Dithering You can leave this option set to

❏ Intensity Contro l Move the slider to make your printout

Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings, you are read y
to print. If you have any trouble whil e printing, see Chapter 7,
“Troubleshooting,” for solutions.

Printer, Se t u p, Options

to access these settings.

Portrait

diagram on the screen changes according
to the orientation you select.

, or some combination of

which is the defau lt setting, or select
another dithering pattern depending
on the kind of printout you want.

lighter or darker.

La nd sc ap e

or

For DO S Progra m Use rs

. The

Coarse

,

In stalling a printer driver for DOS applications

To install a printer driver in most DOS applications, you must
select the printe r you are using during the installation or setup
procedure.

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Setting Up Your Software

Choose the EPSON LQ-670 printer at the appropriate step in the
procedure. If the list in yo ur application does not include the
LQ-670 pr inter, choose the first availa ble printer from th is list:

LQ-2070
LQ-2170
LQ-870/ 1170
LQ-570/ 1070/ 570+/ 1070+
DLQ-3000
DLQ-2000
LQ-1060
LQ-1050
LQ-2550
LQ-2500

If none of these printers is listed, choose the first one availabl e
from the following:

LQ
EX
FX
LX
RX
MX
EPSON printer
Standard printer
Draft printer

2

Note:

If your application does not list a suitable alternative, contact the
software manufacturer to see if an update is a vailable.

Setting Up Your Software

2-13

Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility

y

y

The EPSON Remote! utility is included with the printer . This
utility allows you to change the printer’s default settings from
your computer.

Installing the printer utilit

Follow the steps below to install the EPSON Remote! utility.

1. Ins ert the printer driver di sk in a disk drive.

2. At the DOS pro mpt, type

Ent e r

.

3. At the next screen, selec t your printer and press
default directory

4. Press

Ent e r

directory on drive C.

C:\ EPUTIL

. The printer utility is copied into the EPUTIL

A: \SETUP

appears.

(or

B:\ S ET UP

Ent e r

Ac c e ssing the printer utilit

When you want to access the EPSON Remote! utility, follow th ese
step s:

1. Change the current directory to drive C.

2. Type

PRNS ET

to use the utility.

, and press

Ent e r

. Follow the on-screen instructions

) and press

. The

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Chapter 3

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Paper Handling

Select ing a Paper-Fee d ing 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Loading continuous paper with the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Removin g continuo us paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Using Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Using Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

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Using Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Switching Betw een Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . . . . 3-25

Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Using Micro Adju st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Adjusting the printing pos ition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Paper Handling

3-1

Your printe r can print o n a wide variety of paper types, including
single sheets, continuous paper, multi-pa rt forms, labels,
envelopes, postcards, and roll paper. This chapter explains how to
use these paper types with your printer.

Note:

See Appendix A for detailed specifications on the paper types the printer
can use .

Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method

Your printe r can accommoda te a va riety of paper type s through
four paper-feeding methods: paper guide, tractor, optional
cut-sheet feeder, or optional roll paper holder. The paper-feeding
method you select depends on the type of paper yo u want t o use.

For all four paper-fee ding methods, the printer pr ints on the paper
and then ejects it as shown below.

1234567
ABCDEFGHIJ

Note:

When using any type of paper, make sure you load it printable side up.

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Pa per Handling

Paper-feeding methods and paper types

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The table below shows which paper-feeding method to select for
eac h paper type. You use th e paper release lever to select th e

paper-feeding method: for tractor feeding or for single-sheet
feeding, as described in the next section.

Pap er-feeding meth od

Tractor Paper

Pap er type

le sheets −

Sin
Continuous

paper

le-sheet

Sin
multi-part forms

Co ntinuous
multi-part forms

Lab e ls
Env e lo p e s −

Postc a rd s −

Roll paper −− −

N : You can use this paper type with this paper-feedin

− : You c annot use this paper type with this paper-feedin
* You can use only sin

of the forms.
** The optional roll paper holder is available only in some countries.

N

−

N

N

le-sheet multi-part forms that are glued at the top

uide

N

−− −

N

−− −

−− −

N

N

Optional cut-

sheet feeder

N

N*

(b in 1 only)

N

(b in 1 only)

N

(b in 1 only)

paper holder**

meth od.

meth od.

3

Optional roll

−

−

−

−

N

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3-3

Setting the paper release lever

You use the paper release lever to set the paper path you want the
printer to use. The paper release lever has two positions: for
tractor feeding and for single-sheet feeding, as explained below.

Single-sheet feeding position

sheets (including envelopes and postcards) from
the paper guide, the optional cut-sheet feeder, or
the optional roll paper holder.

Tractor feeding position

paper from the tractor.

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Pa per Handling

−

for loading single

−

for loading continuous

Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever

You need to set the paper thickness le ver to match the thickness
of your paper. When you print on ordinary single-sheet or
continuous paper, set the lever to the “0” p osition on the scale as
shown below.

3

6
4
2
0

Paper Handling

3-5

The following table provides guidelines for select ing the

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appropriate lever position for the type of paper you are using.

Paper type Paper thickne ss

lever position

Thin paper 0 or 1
Ordinary pape r (sin

continuous paper)
Multi-p art forms (carbonless)

Labels and postcards 2
Enve lo p e s* 2 t o 6

* For thin envelop es, such as a irmail envelop es, selec t position 2 or 3;
for re
position 4, 5, or 6.

2 pa rts (ori
3 pa rts (ori
4 pa rts (ori
5 pa rts (ori

ula r envelopes, select position 4; for thic k envelopes, s elec t

le sheets or

inal plus + 1 copy)
inal plus + 2 copies)
inal plus + 3 copies)
inal plus + 4 copies)

0

1
2
3
5

Caution:

c

Always set the paper thickness lever back to the “0” position
before you print on ordinary paper again.

Using Single Sheets

Your printe r can print o n single sheets of paper from 92 to 297 mm
(3.6 to 11.7 inches) wide. S ee Appendix A for detailed single-sheet
paper s pecifications.

You can load one sheet of paper at a time in to t he paper guide at
the front of the printer, or you can load a stack of paper in the
optional cut-sheet feeder. (See Chapter 5 for more information on
the optional cut-sheet feeder.)

Note:

If you load long paper (for example, legal size paper), leave enough space
at the back of the printer so that the paper is not obstructed.

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Pa per Handling

Follow these steps to load single sheets:

1. Make sure that the printer is off and the pap er guide is attached
as described in Chapter 1. Then close the sprocket covers and
push down the sprocket lock levers to lock the sprocket units
in place.

2. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position as shown
below. Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set to “0” if
you are using o rdinary sin gle-s heet paper.

3

3. Press the

Opera te

button to turn on the printer.

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3-7

4. Slide th e right edge guide until it rests against the guide mark,

g

as shown below.

uide mark

5. While adjusting the left edge guide to matc h the width of your
paper, insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it
meets resistance. Be sure to load your paper printable side up.

After a few seconds, the printer automatically a dvances the
paper to the loading position. The printer is ready to accept
data from your computer and print.

Note:

If the platen rotates but the printer does not load the paper,
completely remove the paper and then insert it all the way into the
printer again . I f you need to adjust the position of the paper after it is
loaded, see “Adjusting the loading position” on page 3-27.

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Pa per Handling

After printing a sheet, the printer ejects the printed sheet onto the
paper guide and the
you are printing a multiple-page document, remo ve the printed
sheet and insert a new sheet into the paper guide. The printer
automatically advances the paper and resumes printing.

Note:

If the printer does not eject the printed sheet, press the
button.

Caution:

Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper

c

jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the
printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

Pap er O ut

and

Pause

lights come on. If

Loa d / Eje c t

Using Continuous Paper

Your pri nter can print o n cont inuous paper from 101 to 304.8 mm
(4.0 to 12.0 inches) wide. You can load continuous paper from the
built-in tractor unit.

Note:

See Appendix A for de tailed specifications on continuous paper.

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Paper Handling

3-9

Positioning yo ur continuous paper supply

Wh en you load con tinuous paper, make sure you align your
paper supply wi th the trac tor so the paper feeds s moothly into
the printer, as shown below.

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Loading continuous paper with the tractor

1. Mak e sure the printer is turned off. Set the paper release lever
to the trac tor position, as shown below. Als o make sure the
paper thickness lever is set to “0” if you are using ordinary
continuous paper.

2. Slide the edge guides as far apart as they go.

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3-11

3. Release the sprocket lock levers by pushing them up.

4. Facing the back of the printer, positi on the lef t sprocket unit so
that the sprocket pins are to the left of the “0” on the scale and
the arrow mark on the printer. Then push down the lock lever
to lock the sprocket in place.

arrow mark

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sc a le

Note:

P rinting starts at the arrow mark on the printer and the “0” mark
on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark
and the “0”.

Paper Handling

5. Slide the right sprocket unit to roughly match the width of your
paper, but do not lock it.

6. Slide the paper suppo rt midway b etween the t wo sprocket units.

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Paper Handling

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7. Open the sprocket covers.

8. Fit the first three holes of the continuous paper over the
sprocket pins on both sides. Be sure to load your paper
printable side up.

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Caution:

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Make sure the first s heet of your co ntinuous paper h as a
clean, straight edge so that it can feed smoothly into the
printer.

9. Close the sprocket covers. If necessary, unlock and reposition
the left spr ocket unit so that the perforation aligns with the
arrow mark on the prin ter. Then lock the sprocket in place.

10. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper.
Then push down the sprocket lock lever to lock the sprocket in
place.

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11. Press the
printer re ceive s data, it automatically loads the pape r before
printing.

Wh en using continuous paper, you can us e the tear-off fun ction
to tear off printed pages and save the blank pages that are usuall y
wasted between print jobs. For more information, see the next
section.

Note:

❏ You can advance the paper to the lo ading position by pressi ng the

Loa d / Eje c t

❏ Always make sure there is a t least one more sheet than required,

because continuous paper may not feed properly if it is not fed
through the sprocket.

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Operate

Caution:

Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper
jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the
printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

button to turn on the printer. When the

button.

Using the tear-off function

After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off function
to advance continuous paper on the tractor to the tear-of f edge of
the printer. Y ou can then easily tear off printed sheets. When you
resume printing, the printer automatically feeds paper back to the
loading position so you can save paper that would normally be
lost between documents.

You can use the tear-off function in two ways: by pressing the

Tear Off/Bin

panel’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility to
select auto tear-off. (See page 4-9 for information on the printer’s
default-setting mode.)

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button on the control panel, or by using the control

If the perforation between pages is not aligned with the tear-off
edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjust
feature as described later in this chapter.

Caution:

Never use the te ar-off function to feed la bels backwards; they

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may come off their backing a nd jam the printer.

Using the Tear Off/Bin button

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When using the tractor, you can use the
advance continuous pa per t o the te ar-off position by following the
steps below:

1. Make sure printing has finished. Then press the
button until the two lights on the control panel start flashing.
The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge.

Tear Off/Bin

tear-off edge

button to

Tear Off/Bin

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2. Tear off all printed pages. If the perforation is not aligned
with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position using th e
micro-adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off positi on”
later in th is chapter.

3. When you resume printing, the printer feed s the paper back
to the top-of-form position and begins printing. (You can also
manuall y feed the paper back to the top-of-form position by
pressing the

Tear Off/Bin

button.)

Using auto tear-off mode

When you turn on the auto tear-off function in the printer’s
default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, the printer
advances continuous paper to the tear-off position when you
finish printing.

The printer advances paper to the tear-off position only w hen it
receives a full page of data or a form-feed comma nd and then
receives no more data for three seconds.

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Paper Handling

For instructions on how to activate the auto tear-off function, see
“Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 4 or open the
EPSON Remote! utility as described in Chapter 2 and follow the
on-screen instructions. While using the default-setting mode or
the utility, also make sure the page length is set correctly for your
continuous paper. I f you make these settin gs in the default-s etting
mode, be sure to turn off the printer then turn it on again to apply
your settings.

The steps below describe how to use auto tear-off.

1. When you finish printing on cont inuous paper, the printer
advances the perforation of the final printed page to the
tear-off position.

2. Tea r o ff all printed page s. (If the perforation is not aligned with
the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off positi on using the
micro-adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position”
later in this chapter.)

3. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the
paper back to the top-of-form position a nd begins printin g.
(You can also manually feed the paper back to the top-of -form
p osition by pressing th e

Tear Off/Bin

button.)

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You can leave auto tear-off mode on even when you are using
single sheets because the mode is disabled when you move the
paper release lever to the single-sheet position.

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Removing continuous paper

1. After you finish printing, press the
printer advances the paper to the tear-off position.

Note:

When the auto tear-off function is on, the printer advances the paper
perforation to the tear-off positi on automatic ally. You can turn o n
the auto tear -off function by using the printer’s default-setting mode
or the EPSON Remote! utility. For instructions, se e “Using the
Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 4, or open EPSON Remote! as
described in Chapter 2 and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Tear off the print ed pages.

3. Press the
backward out of the printer and into the standby position.

4. To completely remove continuous paper from the printer, open
the sprocket covers. Remove the paper from the trac tor unit,
and then cl ose the sprocket covers.

Load/Eject

button to feed the continuous paper

Tear Off/Bin

button. T he

Using Multi-part Forms

Your printe r can print o n both sin gle-sheet and continuous
multi-part forms. It can use multi-part forms with up to five parts
including the original.

Caution:

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Before printing , set the paper thickness lever to the correct
position for your multi-part forms as descri bed in the table on
page 3-6.

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Use only carbonless multi-part forms.

Paper Handling

You can load single-sheet multi-part forms from the paper guide
or with the optional cut-sheet feeder. For instructions, see “Using
Single Sheets” on page 3-6 or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet
feeder” in Chapter 5. You can load continuous multi-p art forms
in the same way as you load ordinary continuous paper. For
instructions, see “Using Continuous Paper” earlier in this chapter.

Caution:

❏

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When printing on multi-part forms, make sure that
your software settings keep the printing entirely
within the pri ntable area of the forms. P rinting on the
ed ge of a multi-part form can dama ge the pri nt hea d .
For information about the printable area, see the paper
specifications in Appendix A.

❏

Load single-sheet multi-part forms glued at the side of the
form only from the paper guide, not from the o ptional
cut-sheet feeder.

Using Labels

When s electing labels for prin ting, always choose labels mounted
on continuous backing sheets with spro cket holes for u se with a
tractor. Do no t use labels on shiny single-sheet backing, because
the backing sheet tends to slip and may not feed properly.

You load labels in the same way as you load continuous paper,
except that you set the paper thickness le ver to “2.” For
instructions on loading continuous paper, see “Using Continuous
Paper” e arlier in this chapter.

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Caution:

❏

When printing on labels, m ake sure that your software
settings keep the printin g entirely within the printable
area. Printing on the edge of a label can damage the
print head. For information about the printable area,
see the paper specifications in Appendix A.

❏

Because labels are especially sensitive to tempera ture
and humidity, use them only under normal operating
conditions.

❏

Do not le ave labels loaded in the printer between print
jobs; they tend to curl and may come off their backing
and jam the printer when you resume printing.

❏

Never feed labels backward with the Loa d / Eje c t or
Tear Off/Bin buttons. Labels can easily peel off their

backing and jam the printer.

❏

To remove labels from the paper path after you finish
printing, first tear off the labels at a point before the
paper slot. Then use the LF/FF button to advanc e the
remaining la bels o ut of the printer.

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Using Envelopes

You can print on a variety of envelopes, loading them in the same
way as you load single sheets: from the paper guide or with the
optional cut-sheet feeder. For information on loading envelopes,
read th is section and see “Using Single Sheets” earlier in this
chapter or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder ” in Chapter 5.

Before printing, se t the paper thickness lever to the correct
position for your envel opes as described in the tabl e on page 3-6.

Load envelopes face up, long edge first. Make sure that the right
edge guide is aligned w ith the arrow on the paper guid e, and
position the le ft edge guide to match the width of your envelope.

Caution:

❏

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When printing on envelopes, make sure that your software
settings keep the pr inting entirely withi n the printable
ar ea. Printin g on the edge of an envelope can damage the
print hea d. For information about the printable area, see
the paper specifications in Appendix A.

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❏

Us e envelopes only under normal operating condition s .

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Using Postcards

Y ou can print on a variety of postcards, loading them in the same
way as you load single shee ts: from the paper guide or with the
optional cut-sheet feeder. (For instructions on loading single
sheets, read this section and see “Using Single Sheets” on page 3-6
or “Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder” in Chapter 5.)

Before printing, se t the paper thickness lever to “2.” Then sele ct
Card mode by pressing the

Tear Off/Bin

Load postcards printable side up. Make sure that the right edge
guide is aligned with the arrow on the paper guide, and position
the left edge guide to match the width of your p ostcard.

lights are on.

Tear Off/Bin

button until both

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Caution:

❏

Card mode is availa ble o nly when the paper thickness lever
is set to “2” or hi gher on the scale.

❏

When printing on postca rd s, ma ke sure that your software
settings keep the printin g entirely within the printable
area. Printing on the edge of a postcard can damage the
print head. For information about the printable area, see
the paper specifications in Appendix A.

❏

Use postcards only under normal operating conditions.

Paper Handling

Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets

When using the tractor, you can easily switch between continuous
paper and single sheets (including envelopes or postcards)
without removing the continuous paper from the tractor.

S witching to single sheets

To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, fo llow the steps
below.

1. When you have finished prin ti ng on con tinuous paper, press
the

Tear Off/Bin

position. (If you selecte d auto tear-off in the printer’s
default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, the printer
advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position
automatically.)

2. Tear off the printed pages.

Caution:

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3. Press the
back to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the
tractor, but no longer in the paper path.

Always t ear off paper before feeding it backwards; feeding
too ma ny sheets backwards can cause a paper jam.

❏

Never feed labels backward with the Load/Eject or
Tear Off/Bin buttons. Labels can easily peel off their

backing and jam the printer. For information on removing
labels from the paper path, see page 3-22.

Loa d / Eje c t

button to ad vance the paper to th e tear-off

button t o f eed the contin uous pa per

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4. Mov e the paper r e lease lever back to the single-sheet position.

Now you can load single sheets from the paper guide. For
instructions, see “Using Single S heets” on page 3-6.

Switching to continuous paper

To switch from single sheets to continuous paper, follow the steps
below.

1. If necessary, press the
printed single sheet.

2. Ma ke sure con tinuous paper is loaded in the pri n ter as
described under “Loading continuous paper with the tractor”
on page 3-11.

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Paper Handling

Loa d / Eje c t

button to eject the last

3. Move the paper release l e ver f orward to the tractor position.

The printer automatically advances the continuous paper from the
standby position to the loading position when it receives data.

Using Micro Adjust

The micro-adjust feature allows you to move paper forward or
backward in 1/ 180-inch increments. You can use this fe ature to
ad just the loading, printing, and tear-off positions.

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Adjusting the loading position

The loading position is the position of the paper after the printer
loads it automa tically. If your printing appears too high or low on
the page, you can change the loading position with the
mic ro -adjust feature as follows:

Note:

Top margin settings made in some application software override
adjustments you make to the loading position with the micro adjust
feature. If necessary, adjust the loading position in your software.

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1. Make sure the printer is turned on. If necessary, lift up the
printer cover so you can see th e paper position.

2. Load either continuous or single-sheet paper. (Press the

Load/Eject

from t he optional cut-sheet feeder.)

button to loa d con tinuous paper or a single-sheet

3. Hold down the

Pa use

micro-adjust mode.

4. Press the
on the page, or press the
loading position up on the page.

light starts flashing and the printer enters the

Pa use

LF/ FF

[D] button to move the loading position down

button for about three seconds. Th e

Loa d / Eje c t

[U] button to move the

Note:

❏ T he printer has a minimum and a maximum loading position. If you

try to adjust the loading position beyond th ese limits, the printer
beeps and stops moving the pape r.

❏ When the paper reaches the factory-set loading position, the print er

beeps and paper feeding pauses brie fly. Use the factory setting as a
referen ce point when adjusting the loading position.

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Paper Handling

❏ If you want to eliminate the top margin and pr int at the very top of

the page, adjust the loading posit i on so that the top of the paper lines
up with the raised line on the ribbon mask, as shown below.

raised line

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5. After you set the loading position, press the
turn off micro-adjust mode.

For both single-sheet and continuous paper, your loading position
setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off
the printer.

Pause

Adjusting the printing position

The printing position is the position on the page where the print
head actually prints during a print job. You can change the current
vertical printing position temporarily by using the micro-adjust
feature as described in the steps below.

Note:

Your printing position setting is in effect only until the next time you
load pape r or turn off the printer.

1. Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the

Pause

button to stop printing.

button to

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3-29

2. Hold down the

Pa use

micro-adjust mode.

3. If necess ary, open the printer cover to check the printing
p osition, and press the
or the

light begins flashing and the printer enters the

Load/Eject

Pa use

button for about three seconds. Th e

LF/ FF

[D] button to feed paper forward

[U] button to feed paper backward.

4. When your paper is positioned correctly, press the
button to turn off micro-adjust mode and resume printing.

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Paper Handling

Pa use

Adjusting the tear-off position

If your paper perforation is not aligned with the tear-of f edge,
you can use the micro-adjust feature to move the perforation to
the tear-off position as fol lows:

1. Make sure both
is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press

Tear Off/Bin

the

2. Hold down the

Pause

The
the micro-adjust m ode.

Tear Off/Bin

button.

Pause

light begins flashing and the p rinter enters

button for about three seconds.

lights are flashing (the paper

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3. Press the
the
the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge.

LF/ FF

Load/Eject

[D] button to feed paper forward, or press

[U] button to feed paper backward, until

Note:

The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you
try to adjus t the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer
beeps and stops moving the paper.

4. Tear off the print ed pages.

5. Press the

When you resume printing, the printer automatically f e e ds the
paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. Your
tear-off position setting remains in effect until you ch ange it, even
if you turn off the printer.

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Pa use

button to turn off micro-adjust mode.

Chapter 4

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Using the Contro l Panel

Basic Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Advanced Control Panel Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Using the Default-Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Default-setting mode options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Changing the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Using Quiet Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

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Using the Contro l Panel

4-1

This chapter explains how you can use the control panel to control
the basic operation of the printer and to perform more advanced
operations, such as making changes to default settings or
activating the printer’s quiet mode.

Basic Control Panel Functions

The indicator lights on the control panel let you monitor the
current status of the printer, and the buttons let you co ntrol
many printer operations.

con pane

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Using the Control Panel

Lig hts

Pape r O ut (red)

On wh en the printer r uns out of paper. Flashes when the paper is
jammed.

Pause (orange)

On when the printer is not ready to print data, paper is out or
j ammed, or you press the
when the printer is in micro-adjust mode or the print head is too

hot.

Fo nt (three lights, green)

Pa use

button to pause printing. Flashes

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The printer uses the three
as follows:

o o n
o n o
o n n
n o o
n o n
n n o
n n n

On,

n

o

=

* This l ight pattern means that a font other than those indicated on the
control pa nel has been selected us ing the default-setting mod e or the
EPSON Remote! utility. (The fonts availab le in the d efault-setting mode
or EPSON Remote! are: OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Sc ript C, Roman T, or
Sa n s Se ri f H. )

=

Draft
Roman
Sans Serif
Cour ier
Prestige
Script
Others

Off

Fo nt

lights to indicate the selected font

*

Condensed (gr een )

On when you press the
characters.

Condensed

button to print condensed

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4-3

Te a r O f f / Bin (two lights, green)

The printer uses the two
following:

f

f

o

n

n

o

n

n

= Flas hing,

f

n

= On,

Te a r O f f / Bin

The perforation of your continuous paper is at
the tear-off position.

The optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder
(bin 1 of the double-bin feeder) is selected.

The optional second-bin cut-sheet feeder (bin 2
of the double-bin feeder) is selected.

Card mode is selected (for printing on postcards).

= Off

o

lights to indicate the

Butto ns

Operate

Press this button to turn the printer on or off.

Pause

Press this button to temporar ily stop printing, and press it again to
resume printing. To turn on the mic ro-adjust mode, stop printing
and hold down this button for at least 3 s econds. Press it again to
turn off the micro-adjust mode. S e e “Using Micro Adjust” in
Chapter 3 for details.

Loa d / Ejec t

Press this button to advance s ingl e-sheet or continuous paper to
the loading position. (The printer normally loads paper
automatically.) If a single sheet is already in the loading p osition,
press this button to eject it. If continuous paper is in the loading or
tear-off position, press this button to feed it backward to the
standby position.

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Using the Control Panel

LF/FF (li ne feed/ form feed)

Press this button briefly to feed the paper forward one line. Hold
it down to e ject a single s heet or advance continuous paper to
the top of the next page. You can also use this button to load a
single sheet of paper from the optional cut-sheet feeder or to feed
continuous paper from the standby position to the loading
position.

Fo nt

Press this button to sel ect one of the following fonts: Draft, Roman,
Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, or Others. Others means a font
other than those indicated on the control panel has been selected
using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.

Printing with the Draft font requires fewer dots per character,
which significantly increases the printing speed. However,
printing with this font also reduces print quality. When you
n eed letter-quality printing, select a font other tha n Draft.

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4-5

Font Sa mple

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Draf t
Ro m a n
Sa n s Se ri f
Courier
Pre st i

e
Sc rip t
OCR-B*
Orator*
Orator-S*
Sc rip t C *
Ro m a n T*
Sa n s Se ri f H*

4-6

* If on e o f these fonts is selected, al l three Font li

are on to indicate that the current font was set in the default-settin
mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.

hts on the control panel

Note:

The typestyle s amples on the control p a nel are meant as guides only;
printed results may differ slightly.

Condensed

Press this button to print condensed c haracters . Press it again
to return to printing normal characte rs .

Te a r O f f / Bin

Press this button to move continuous paper to the tear-off
position. Press it again to move the next page to the top-of-form
position.

Using the Control Panel

When the optional cut-sheet feeder is i nstalled, press this button to

or

Bin 1

Bin 2

select the cut-sheet feeder bin you want to use. Select
the high-capaci ty cut-sheet feeder, and select
the double-bin cut-sheet feed er.

Card

To print on postcards, select
until both

when the paper thickness lever is set to “2” or higher on the scale.)

Note:

Paper source settings (such as bin 1 or bin 2) made in your software
override bi n settings made with the
software to make this setting w henever you can.

Te a r O f f / Bin

lights are on. (Card mode is available only

mode by pressing this button

Te a r O f f / Bin

Bin 1

button, so use your

Advanced Control Panel Functions

Besides gi ving you control of the basic operation of the printer,
the control panel allows you to enter the printer’s default-setting
and quiet modes, and to access several features helpful when
troubleshooting.

To use the functions below (in italics), turn on the printer while
pressing the corresponding control panel button(s).

to use

to use

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Letter-quality se lf t e st =

Performs a letter-qua lity s elf test, which helps you determine the
source of some printing problems . See “Printing a Self Test” in
Chapter 7 for details.

Draft self test =

Performs a draft se lf test, which helps you determine the source
of some printin g problems. See “Printing a Self Test” in Chapter 7
for details.

LF/ FF

Loa d / Eject

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4-7

B idirectional adjustment =

Turns on the bidirectional adjustment mode, which allows you
to correct printing alignment problems. See “Using Bidirection al
Adjustment” in Ch apter 7 for details.

Pause

Hex dump =

Prints the data sent to the printer in hexadecimal code, which
helps exper ience d users determine the source o f some printing
problems. See “Using Hex Dump Mode” in Chapter 7 for details.

Default setting =

Turns on the def ault-setting mode, which allows you to change
the printer’s default settings. For more information, see “Using
the Default-Setting Mode” later in this chapter.

Quiet mode =

Turns on th e printer’s quiet mode, which lowers the noise level
during printing. For more information, see “Using Quiet Mode”
later in this chapter.

Loa d / Ejec t + LF/ FF

Fo nt

Fo nt + C o n d e nse d

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Using the Control Panel

Using the Default-Setting Mode

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The default settings control many printer f unctions. While you can
often set these functions through your software or printer driver,
you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the
printer’s control pa nel using the default-setting mode.

For a detailed description of the setti ngs you can change in the
default-settings mode, see the next section. For instructions on
changing the settings, s e e “Changing the def ault settings” later
in this chapter.

Default-s etting mode options

This section describes the options and settings available in the
default-setting mode. Use the table below for quick reference
when changing default settings. The options are explained in
more detail after the table.

Option S ettings

e length for trac tor 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12,

Pa

14, 17 inches
Skip -over-perfora tion On, Off
Auto tear off On, Off
Auto line feed On, Off
Print direc tion Auto, Bi-d, Uni-d
I/F (interfac e) m od e Auto, Para lle l I/ F, Op tion I/F
Auto I/F (interface) wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds
Softwa re ES C/P 2, IBM 2390 Plus

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4-9

Option S ettings

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Character table Standard model:

International character set for
Italic table

0 slash On, Off

h speed draft On, Off

Hi
I nput buffer On, Off
Buzzer On, O ff
Auto CR (IBM 2390 Pl us) ** On, Off
AGM (IB M 2390 Plus) ** On, Off
Font * OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, Sc ript C,

Italic , PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863,
PC865, PC861, BRASCII, Ab icomp ,
ISO Latin 1, Roman 8
All other models:
Italic , PC437, PC437 Greek, PC850,
PC852, PC853, PC855, PC857, PC864,
PC866, PC869, ISO Latin 1T,
ISO 8859-7, MAZOWIA, Code MJK,

aria, Estonia, PC774, ISO 8859-2,

Bul
PC866 LAT.

Italic U.S.A., Italic F ranc e,
Italic Germany, Ita lic U.K.,
Italic Denmark, Italic Swed en, Italic
Italy, Italic Spain

Roman T, Sans Serif H

* Fonts selec ted in the default-settin

control panel. The followin
the Font button on the control panel: Draft, R oman, Sans Serif, Courier,

e, and Script.

Presti

** These setti n

Pa ge length for tractor

For paper fed through the tractor, you can set the page length to
one of the following: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/ 6, 12, 14, or
17 inches.

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mode correspond to Others on the

addition al fonts are avai lable only by pressin

s are effective only when IB M 2390 Plus emulation is selected .

Skip-over-perforation

This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected.
When you turn on this feature, the printer provides a one-inch
(25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and
the first line printed on the next page. Because most application
programs set their own top and bottom margins, you should use
this featur e only if you cannot set your top and bottom margins
using your application.

Auto tear-off

Wh en auto tear-off is on and you are us ing continuous pa per
with the tractor, the printer automatically advances the paper
perforation to the tear- off position, where you can easil y te ar
off the printed page( s ). When the printer receives data again, it
automatically moves the paper back to the top-of-form position
and starts printing, so you can use all of the next page.

When auto tear-off is turned off, you need to move the perforation
to the tear-off positi on manually by pressing the

button. See “Using the tear-off function” in Chapter 3 for more
information.

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Auto line feed

When auto line feed is on, the printer accompanies each carriage
return (CR) code received with a line feed (LF) code.

Print dire c tion

You can select auto print direction, bidirectional printing (Bi-d), or
unidirectional printing (Uni-d). Printing is normally bidirectional;
however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical
printing alignment.

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I/F (interface ) mode

The printer has space fo r one optional interface in addition to its
built-in parallel interface. You can choos e automatic, parallel, or
optional for the interface mode. When you select auto, the p rinter
automatically se lects the interface that is receiving data, and uses
that interface until the end of the print job. This auto interf ace
allows you to share t he printer among multiple compute rs without
making changes.

Wh en you connect one computer to the printer, you can selec t
the parallel or optional interfac e according to the interface your
computer requires.

Auto I/F (interface) wait time

The printer de termines which interface is receiving data and
switches to that interface until the end of the print job (when no
data is received from the selected interface for the amount of time
specified). You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds.

Softwa re

When you select ESC/ P 2, the printe r operates in the EPSON
ESC/ P 2 mode. When you select IB M the printer emulates an
IBM printer.

Character table

Your printer has 11 standard character tables as well as tabl es
for 20 other countries. See Appendix B for character samples.

International character set for Italic table

You can change eight characters in the Italic character table to suit
your printing needs. Since these characters are often used in other
language s, they are named after countries an d are referred to as
in ternational character sets. See Appendix B for character samples.

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0 slash

The zero character has a slash (0) when this feature is on; it has
no slash (0) when this feature is off. The slash allows you to easily
disting uish between an uppercase letter “ O” and a zero.

High speed draft

In high speed draft mode, the printer prints up to 300 cps
(characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch) when the
Draft font is selected. If you select normal speed draft, it prints
up to 250 cps at 10 cpi when Draft is selecte d.

Input buffer

The input buf fer stores data sent from your computer. T he input
buffer c an store up to 64KB of data, so you can f ree your computer
for other tasks while the printer prints. When the buffer is off, the
buffer cannot store data, s o the c omputer must wait for the printer
to print eac h character before sending the next character.

Buzze r (b e e p)

The printer beeps when an error occurs. See Chapter 7,
“Troubleshooting,” for more information. If you do not want
the printer to beep, turn off this fe ature.

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Auto CR (carria ge return)

When auto carriage return is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J
code is accompanied by a car riage return (CR) code so t he p rinter
moves the next printing position to the left margin. When this
feature is off, you must send a CR cod e after the line feed code to
move the printing position to the left margin. This feature is
availab le only in IBM emulation mode.

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AGM (Alte rnate Graphics Mode)

When AGM is on, the print er can use advanced graphics
commands lik e those available in ESC/ P 2 mode. This fea ture is
availab le only in IBM emulation mode. The default setting is Off.

Font

In the defau lt-setting mode, you can select from these six fonts:

OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S, S

cript C, Ro man T, and S

ans Serif H.

The following additio nal fonts are available onl y by pressing

Fo nt

the

button on the control panel: Draft, Roman, Sans Serif,
Couri er, Presti g e, and S cript. You cannot selec t the co nt rol
panel fonts in the default-setting mode.

Changing the default settings

Follow the steps below to enter the default-setting mode and
change the printer’s default settings.

Note:

❏

To pr int the language selection sheet and the default- setting
mode instruction sheets, you need four sheets of A4 or letter
s ize single -sheet paper or 11-inch or lo n ger continuous pa per.
See Chapter 3, “Paper Handling,” for instructions on loading
si ngle-sheet and continuous paper .

❏

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If yo u use s ingle-she et paper to pr int the default-setting mode
instruction she ets, be sure to loa d a new sheet of paper each time
the printer ejects a p rinted sheet. Otherwise , you cannot proceed
to the next step.

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1. Make sure paper is loaded, then turn off the printer. While
holding down the
to tur n on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting
mode and prints the language selection sheet.

Fo nt

button, press the

Ope ra te

button

2. Press the
language you want, as descri bed on the l anguage sel ection
sheet.

3. Press the
mode instruction sheets (three pages) in th e language you
want.

Fo nt

button until the

Te a r O f f / Bin

Fo nt

lights indicate the

button to print the default-setting

Note:

The arrows on the instruction she ets indicate the printer’s current
settings.

Fo nt

4. Press the
you want to change, as described on the default-setting mode
instruction sheets.

5. Press the

Te a r O f f / Bin

on the instruction sheets.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make any other settings y ou want.
Each time you press the
saves the settings you selected.

button until the

Te a r O f f / Bin

lights indicate the setting you want, as d escribed

button until the

Fo nt

Te a r O f f / Bin

lights indicate the option

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button, the printer

and

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7. When you finish changing the settings, press the
button to turn off the printer and exit the default-setting mode.

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Using Quiet Mode

In quiet mode, the printer makes less noise when it prints.
However, printing in quiet mode reduces the printing speed.

To turn on quiet mode, hold down the
buttons and press the
To turn off quiet mode, press the

the printer.

Opera te

button to turn on the printer.

Opera te

Fo nt

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and

button to turn off

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Chapter 5

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Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Loading paper from the cut-sheet feede r . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . 5-13

Loading paper manually from the sheet guide . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Ro ll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Loading a roll of pa per . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Interface Ca rds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

✽

Using a serial interf ace card (C82305

or C82306✽) . . . . . . . 5-21

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This chapter describes how to use optional equipment with

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your printer, i ncluding cut-sheet f eeders, a roll paper h ol der,
and interface cards.

Cut-Sheet Feeders

Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer:

Printer mode l High c apacity (bin 1) Second bin (bin 2)

LQ-670 C80678✽ C80679✽

The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last di

Contact your local EPSON dealer for the part number i n your count ry .

it, which varies by c ountry.

You can install the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder by itself, or
you can assemble and install a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by
combining the high-capacity and second-bin feeders. When the
double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, the high-capacity cu t-sheet
feeder is used as bin 1 and the second-bin feeder is used as bin 2.

Note:

The second-bin feeder can be used only in combination with t he
high-capacity feeder.

Before you install a cut-sheet feeder, read the manual that comes
with it. The cut-s heet feeder manual provides instructions on how
to combine the two cut-sheet feeders to create the double-bin
cut-sheet feeder.

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You can load up to 150 single sheets of paper, 40 single-sheet
multi-part forms, 25 envelopes, or 50 postcards in th e
high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin feeder).
You can load an additional 50 single sheets in the second-bin
cut-sheet feeder (bin 2 of the double -bin feeder). With the
d ouble-bin cut-sheet feeder, you can load two different types
or sizes of paper at one time.

Note:

For detailed paper specifications, see Appendix A.

Installing the cut-sheet feeder

The c ut-s heet feeder comes with a sheet guide for stacking printed
sheets. To install the cut-sheet feeder, you need to attach both the
cut-sheet feeder and the sheet guide. Follow the steps below.

Note:

You install both the high capacity cut-sheet feeder and the double-bin
cut-sheet feeder the same way, as described below. Before you install the
double-bin cut-sheet feeder, however, assemble it as described in the
cut-sheet feeder manual.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off.

2. Close the sprocket covers if they are open, and lock the sprocket
units by pushing down the lock levers if necessary.

Note:

You do not need to remove your continuous paper fro m the tractor
to use the cut-sheet feeder. For info rmation on switching between
the cut-sheet feeder and contin uous paper, see page 5-13.

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3. Move the paper release lever to the single-sh eet position.

4. Hold the cut-sheet f eeder by placing your hands on both sides
of it. While holding down the buttons on both sides, fit the
notches on each side of the feeder over the mounting posts on
the printer. Lower the cut-s heet feeder until it rests on the
printer.

5. Remove the paper guide from the front of the p rinter. Then
slide the sheet guide for the cut-sheet feeder all the way onto
the mounting pegs.

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6. Slide both the right and left edge guides as far to the sides as
possible.

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7. Pull out the sh eet guide extension until it is fully ext ended.
(If you do not plan to stack the printed sheets, you do not
need to perform this step.)

8. If you are printing on long paper, open the extension flap at
the center of the sheet guide by lifting up its left side.

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9. Press the

You are n ow re ady to load paper with your cut-sheet fee der as
d escribed in the next section. To remove the cut-sheet feeder,
reverse the steps above.

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button to turn on the printer.

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Note:

Even when you are not using the cut-sheet feeder, you can use its s heet
guide instead of the standard paper guide; sim ply close the sheet guide’s
extension flap and push in the sheet guide extensio n, as shown below.

Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder

This section describes how to loa d paper in the high-capacity and
second-bin cut-sheet feeders.

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Note:

Load single-sheet multi-part forms, enve lopes, and postcards only

❏

in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the do uble-bin
cut-sheet feeder).

For single-sheet multi-part forms, use only the type that are glued

❏

at the top of the forms.
To avoid paper jams, do not allow the prin ter to stack more than

❏

40 printed sheets on the sheet guide at one time.

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Loading pa per from the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder

Load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bi n 1 of the
double-bin feeder) as foll ows:

1. Pull bot h paper set lever s forward until the paper guides
retract to allow paper loading.

2. Release the paper guide lock levers by pullin g them forward.

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3. Slide the right paper guid e so that its edge is even with th e

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guide mark on the cut-sheet feeder and push back the lever
to lock the paper guide in place. Next, slide the left paper
guide to roughly match the width of your paper.

uide mark

4. Slide the center support midway between the paper guides.

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5. Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the sides and
bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up.

Caution:

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6. Insert the pa per a long the right paper g uide and adjust the
position of the left pa per guide s o that it match es your paper’s
width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to
move up and down freely. Then lock the left guide in place.

Note:

Load paper with the printable side up. If you are using pre-printed
forms, load the forms top-down.

Do not use labels in the cut-sheet feeder.

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7. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the
guide rollers.

8. Before printing, make sure the paper releas e lever is set to the
single-sheet position. Al so set the paper thickness l ever to the
correct position for the paper loaded in the cut-sheet feeder,
as described on page 3-6. In your printer driver sof tware,
select your paper size from the Paper Size list, and select

Sheet Feeder Bin-1

from the Paper Source list.

If you are printing from a D OS application, select the bin
number using the

The c ut-s heet feeder loads paper when you send data to the
printer. You can als o load paper by pressing the
button.

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button on the control panel.

Load/Eject

Loading paper from the second-bin cut-sheet feeder

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Follow the steps below to load paper in the second bin of the
double-bin cut-sheet feeder.

Note:

You cannot use the second-bin cut-sheet feeder without the high-capacity
cut-sheet feeder, a lthough the illustrations here show only the second-bin
feeder.

1. Pull bot h paper set lever s forward, and sli de the right paper
guide to the guide mark and the left p aper guide all the way
to the lef t.

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