Epson Stylus 400 User Guide

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U S E

R’S

GUIDE

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EPSON

48-NOZZLE

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the US) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

EPSON and EPSON EPSON Stylus and EPSON ESC/P 2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

ActionPrinter is a trademark and CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe

Information Helvetica and Times are trademarks of Linotype AG and/or its subsidiaries. General

trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and

INK JET PRINTER

liability

ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Service.

Notice:

Other product names used herein

assumed for damages

of:

accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized

resulting

from the use of the information

arefor

identification purposes only and may be

all

rights in those marks.

Printed on Recycled Paper.

Nagano,

Q 1994

Japan

by Seiko Epson Corporation

User’s Guide

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

For United States Users

T,his

equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 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 thii equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than 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 Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n’emet

applicables aux appareils num&iques brouillage

radio&ctrique

edict6

pas de bruits

par le

Ministkre des

Classe B prescrites darts le r&glement sur le

radioelectriques depassant les limites

Communications du Canada.

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Introduction

How to Use This ManuaI Features Energy Star Compliant

Where United States Users Can Get Help For United Kingdom Users Important Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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Chapter

About Your Ink Jet Printer

A few precautions Choosing the right paper

Unpacking the Printer

Attaching the paper support Choosing a Place for the Printer Plugging in the Printer Installing the Ink Cartridge Testing the Printer

Loading paper in the paper feeder

Running the self test

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Using Software Programs

Microsoft Windows

What is a Printer Driver?

Fonts with Windows

WordPerfect

Microsoft Word for MS-DOS

Lotus l-2-3 Version 3.X for MS-DOS

Using Fonts

Setting Up Other Software Programs Tips for Using the Paper Feeder

Setting Up Your Printer

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Chapter 2

Loading Paper Manually

Paper sizes Printing on single sheets Printing on envelopes.

Tips for Maintaining the Correct Printing Position

Operating the Control Panel

Indicator lights Buttons

Selecting Character Fonts

Scalable fonts Condensed printing

Using the Default-Setting Mode

Default-setting descriptions Changing the default settings Changing the character-table setting

Using Other Printer Functions

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2-4

2-6 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10

2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-16

Chapter 3

Replacing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer

Troubleshooting

Error indicators Power supply Printing Paper handling

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications

Command Summary

Sending printer commands Using the command summary

Character Tables

Glossary

Maintenance

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paper

control panel

supper

access panel

paper separator

manual feed slot

AC inlet

Courier

0 0

Roman T

00 Sans Serii H (PS)

8 8

(PS)

Roman

Sans Serif

Prestige

Paper feeder cover

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How to Use This

Here’s what you’ll find in this book:

Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer.

It also describes how to load the paper feeder and print a self test. Be sure to read and follow these instructions.

Chapter 2 contains information that you will need to use

special printer functions. It explains how to load paper manually and change printer settings from the control panel.

Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting

information. If the printer does not operate properly or you have difficulties, see this chapter.

The Appendix includes the printer specifications,

commands, and character tables. A glossary of printer terms and an index are at the end.

Manual

Introduction 1

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Features

Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for quiet, high-speed printing.

Your printer offers the following features:

High print quality. EPSON’s new ink jet technology

delivers crisp graphics.

Flexible paper handling. Use the built-in paper feeder to

load up to

envelopes or single pages manually without removing the

paper supply.

360 x 360

100

sheets automatically. You can also insert

dots per inch

(dpi)

text and

Fast printing speed. You can print up to

second in 12-c@ letter quality Quiet printing. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet

(LQ)

mode.

144

characters per

working environment.

Small footprint conserves your work space.

EPSON

ESC / P

21’

This

enhanoqd

printer control language

provides scalable fonts and improved graphics capability.

ESC

/I’@

Compatibility. Supports the EPSON

commands widely used in application programs written for other EPSON printers.

Convenience. Drop-m ink cartridge prints up to

(at

1000

characters/page, using the Roman font).

700

pages

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Energy Star

Compliant

Your EPSON Stylus’” Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers,

computers, and monitors.

The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and

other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy

cost savings would exceed

dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons.

The

Energy Star

emblem

400

printer complies with the U.S.

billion annually and

does not represent EPA

endorsement

carbon

product or service.

Where United States Users Can Get Help

Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers.

EPSON also provides the following support services through the EPSON

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON

Reseller or Service Center

Connection””

(800) 922-8911:

of any

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of EPSON products Information on

Sales of the ESC/P reference manual, which contains

comprehensive information on ESC/P 2 commands EPSON technical information library fax service

ESC / P

2 drivers for your software

Introduction 3

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Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products

Sales of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your EPSON product

Customer Relations

CompuServe@

The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:

An introductory

Your own user lD and password

A complimentary subscription to CompuServe CompuServe’s monthly publication

To take advantage of this offer, call States and Canada and ask for representative countries, call number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.

On-line Support

$15

credit on CompuServe

(614) 529-1611

or your local CompuServe access

(800) 848-8199

#529.

Magazine,

in the United

In other

Zntroduction

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For United Kingdom Users

EPSON product guarantee

Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample.

This guarantee does not affect the seller’s legal obligation or the rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any Statute, including Sections

Act,

1979.

All EPSON Products, other than OEM products, are fully guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for a period of ONE YEAR from date of purchase by the user of the

product.

All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidence of purchase, normally the bill of sale the responsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof. Epson (UK) Limited registration card.

Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical, to any EPSON supplier who also handles the same product. In the event of any difficulty, users are requested to contact the Service

does

not issue or operate any form of guarantee

Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited.

to 15 of the Sales of Goods

invoice,

and it is

Epson (UK) Limited, or EPSON Appointed Distributors, will at their discretion repair or replace part or all of the product to provide, in their product consistent with its age and apparent usage.

judgement, a satisfactory performance of the

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This guarantee covers the cost required to correct any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to unauthorized and inexpert repair.

The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the product is used in any combination with other equipment or program software.

Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications.

The guarantee does not cover visits to the user’s premises or the repair or commissioning of the product on site.

Use of options

Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable

products other than those designated as Original EPSON

Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK)

Limited.

.of

both the parts and

labour

introduction

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Safety infofmution

Warning:

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

Important:

The wires in the mains

accordance with

Green and yellow-Earth

Blue-Neutral

Brown-Live

leadfitted

the

following code:

to this appliance are coloured in

As the may not correspond with the the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Q The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the

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

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

colours

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the earth symbol yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N or

plug marked with the letter L or

of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance

coloured

the

plug which is marked with the letter E or

(+)

coloured

markings identifying

green or green and

black.

coloured

red.

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Important

Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it,

and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it.

Safety

Instructions

Do not place the printer

other surface that may allow the printer to fall.

Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These are

provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating. Placing the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may

block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a

built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat

are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

This printer may be equipped with a plug having a third

(grounding) pin, which fits only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, have an electrician replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

on.an unstable cart, stand, table, or

Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.

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If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the

ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating.

Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into

the wall outlet does not exceed

Never push objects of any kind into your printer because

amperes.

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock

Except as specifically explained in the user’s manual, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. This could expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer servicing in those compartments to service personnel.

Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into it If it has been exposed to rain or water

ail

If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to normal operation.

If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a

need for service

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings

Cautions

Notes

equipment. contain important

of your printer.

must

befoIIozoed

must be observed to avoid damage to your

information

carefully to avoid bodily injury.

and useful tips on the operation

Introduction

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Chapter

Setting Up Your Printer

About Your Ink Jet Printer

A few precautions Choosing the right paper

Unpacking the Printer

Attaching the paper support Choosing a Place for the Printer Plugging in the Installing the Ink Cartridge Testing the Printer

Loading paper in the paper feeder

Running the self test Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Using Software Programs

Microsoft Windows

What is a Printer Driver?

Fonts with Windows

WordPerfect

Microsoft Word for MS-DOS

Lotus l-2-3 Version 3.X for MS-DOS

Using Fonts

Printer

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1-16 1-17

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About Your Ink Jet Printer

If you’re new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from dot matrix or laser printers. Two noticeable benefits of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing.

An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results. When you use the right paper, you get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with laser printers. And the ink cartridge inside your printer is easier to replace and more affordable than the toner cartridges used by lasers.

Inside the ink jet print head, tiny spray units, or jets, draw ink

from the cartridge and then propel ink dots onto the page in the form of characters or graphics. Because the print head does not strike the page as it prints, it is much quieter than an impact printer such as a dot-matrix.

A few

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precautions

Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, be sure to

read through the following list of precautions to operate your

ink jet printer safely and efficiently:

Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of the

cartridge. If it does get on skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of children.

Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them.

After removing an empty cartridge, put it in a plastic bag

for disposal.

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Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new one. The cartridge may become unusable otherwise.

Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it

from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a

long time before use may result in poor print quality.

Do not use an ink cartridge beyond its rated life

expectancy. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed

on the cartridge carton.

When moving the ink cartridge from a cold place to a

warm one, let it sit for about one hour until the ink warms

to the new temperature.

Do not turn off the printer while printing or before the

print head is capped. (The print head is capped when it is

in the far right position.) The print head caps automatically

if the printer receives no data for several seconds. You can

also cap the print head by pressing the

Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the

Pause button.

cartridge during printing.

Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is

capped, and do not remove the ink cartridge.

Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has

declined.

Don’t move the print head by hand.

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Setting Up Your Printer

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Choosing the right paper

One of the keys to getting great results with your ink jet printer is selecting the right paper. Paper absorbency is an especially important consideration. With paper that is too absorbent, the ink can bleed slightly, causing characters to blur. However, with paper that is not absorbent enough, the ink may take too

long to dry and smear easily.

The finish and thickness of the paper are also important. Avoid

paper that has a rough finish or a slick, coated finish. Also,

avoid paper that is too thick or too thin. See the paper

specifications in the Appendix for more information.

Most correspondence-quality paper works in your printer

without problems. However, it is a good practice to test any

paper or envelopes in your printer before buying large

quantities. To test a supply of paper, take a single sheet from the package

and load it in the printer. Perform the self test and check the results. You should test both sides of the paper to determine which gives you the best quality printing. (When you load paper, remember that the printer prints on the bottom side of the paper.) If the ink does not bleed or smear, the paper should

be suitable for use with your printer.

Because the drying speed for the ink depends on the pattern being printed, the type of paper used, and the temperature and humidity, some smudging or streaking may occur under

certain conditions. If the ink does not dry quickly enough, try

removing sheets one at a time as they finish printing.

Note:

Ink jet printers are particularly sensitive to the condition of your

paper.

Keep

unused paper in its original packaging material and store

it in a cool, dry place.

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Setting Up Your Printer

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Unpacking the Printer

Your printer box should include these items:

Ink Cartridge

Power Cord

In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location.

Caution:

Save all of the packaging and the protective materials in case you ever need to transport the printer.

You must remove all packing and protective materials packed with your printer before you can set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (inserted in

your printer) to remove these materials.

Setting Up Your Printer

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Attaching the

You should install the paper support before you begin using the printer. To install it, push the paper support notches onto the mounting posts on the printer case.

paper

support

Choosing a Place for the Printer

When selecting a location for your printer, follow these guidelines:

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Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. If the

printer is tilted or at an angle, it cannot operate properly.

Place the printer close enough to the computer for the

interface cable to reach it easily. Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance.

Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid

changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from direct sunlight, strong light sources, or heat generating devices.

Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.

Setting

Up Your Printer

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Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power

cord. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or

automatic timers. Also, avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage.

Keep the entire computer system away from potential

sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.

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

Use a stand that supports at least 10 kg

Never use a stand that tilts the printer. It should always be kept level.

Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding; secure them to a leg of the stand if possible.

(22

lb).

Plugging in

Make sure that the power switch is turned off. It is off when

the 0 side of the switch is pressed down.

the

Printer

Setting Up Your Printer

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Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source.

Caution:

It is not possible to adjust the voltage. match, contact your dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.

If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the

AC inlet on the back

Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical

outlet.

the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not

of the

Installing the Ink Cartridge

printerfor

printer.

use at another

Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to print about pages. The exact number of pages a single cartridge

according to the amount of text and graphics on each

varies

page-

Caution:

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The ink cartridge is a self-contained unit. Under normal circumstances, ink will not leak from the cartridge. get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with water. lf ink gets into your eyes,ftush them immediately with water.

The first time you use your new printer, you need to charge the ink delivery system with ink. You need to perform this operation only once.

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can print

ink does

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To prolong the life of your ink cartridge . . .

Always wait until the print head stops moving before you

turn off press

the printer. (If you need to stop printing quickly,

Pause, wait until the head stops moving, and then

turn off the printer.)

Never remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a

new

one.

Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has

declined.

Don’t move the print head by hand.

Leave the cartridge sealed until just before you install it.

Select Economy mode to print quickly using less ink.

Follow these steps to install the ink cartridge:

Make sure the printer is

Hold down both the

turned

off.

and Pause buttons while you turn

on the printer. Release the buttons after the printer starts

initializing.

The print

hea$ moves to the ink cartridge replace position

automatically and the Pause light begins blinking.

Setting Up Your Printer

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Open the printer cover.

Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp toward you to open it.

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Setting

Up Your

Printer

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Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the protective remove the tape seal from the ink cartridge.

Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case.

cardboad.

Make sure to

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Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to secure the cartridge.

Press the far right position and to charge the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one minute. The throughout the cycle finished.

Alt

button again to return the print head to the

Pause light flashes

and turns off when ink charging is

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Caution:

Close the printer cover.

Setting Up Your Printer

Do not turn off or reset the printer cycle is complete.

until

the ink-charging

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Testing the Printer

After you install the ink cartridge, you can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. You can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding a sheet manually. This section describes loading paper

in the paper feeder.

Open the paper feeder cover and lift the paper separator.

Fan a stack of letter-size or A4 paper; then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.

Note:

The paper feeder holds up to

maximum.

paper

the

paper feeder

100

sheets

(64 g/m2

or 18 lb)

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Insert a stack of paper all the way into the paper feeder with

the printable surface facedown. Align the right edge of the stack with the right edge of the paper feeder. Then move the left edge guide to match the width of your paper, as shown below.

Close the paper feeder cover and lower the paper separator to secure the paper stack.

Now you are ready to run the self test. For more about printing with the paper feeder, be sure to read “Tips for Using the Paper Feeder” at the end of this chapter.

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Setting

Up Your

Printer

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Running

Make sure the printer is turned off.

While holding down the Font button, turn on the printer. It loads a sheet of paper automatically from the paper feeder and begins the self test. It prints on the first and last lines of page characters in each font on page

Here is part of a typical self test:

the

self test

to measure the page length. Then the printer prints

Courier

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/0123456789:;<=>?@ABC

/0123456789:;<=>?@ABCD

/0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDE

/0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEF

The self test continues runs out or you press the

press the

Pause button again.

To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing

and then press the

Turn off the printer.

Pause button. To resume the test, press the

until

the paper in the paper feeder

Pause button. To stop the test,

Load/Eject button to eject the paper.

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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

If the self test prints correctly, you are ready to connect your

printer to the computer. You need a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to the printer’s built-in parallel interface.

Follow these steps:

Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.

Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface

connector.

Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the

ground connector above the interface connector.

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Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s parallel interface. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, connect it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.

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Using Software Programs

To take full advantage of your printer’s features, find the

instructions for your software program or programs below. After the instructions for specific programs is a section of

general information for other programs.

Microsoft® Windows

If Windows is already installed on your system, follow the

steps below to choose the printer. Then your printer will work correctly for all your Windows programs, such as Word for

Windows, Lotus”

If Windows is not already installed on your system, run the setup program as instructed by the Windows documentation, and follow steps 4 through section for choosing a printer.

In the window labeled Main, double click the

Control Panel icon.

Double click the Printers icon.

Choose the Add> button on the right side of the screen.

In the list of printers box, select EPSON Stylus If Stylus

EPSON Stylus If these are also not available, select EPSON

400

3.1™ and

l-2-3@

for Windows, and CorelDRAW?

is not available, select EPSON Stylus

800,

or EPSON

all

Windows

below when you reach the

AP-3250

Programs

ESC/P

LQ-870.

400.

300,

Choose the Install button. A dialog box may instruct you to insert a diskette.

If necessary, insert the diskette required.

Setting

Your Printer

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Choose the Setup button.

Select

If you selected the

Bin 1 as the Paper Source. This step is very important for

360 x 360

as the Resolution.

LQ-870

printer, select Sheet Feeder

proper page breaks in your documents.

10.

Choose the OK button.

11.

Highlight EPSON Stylus

400

(or the printer you added) and

click the button labeled Set As Default Printer.

12.

Click the Close button.

You have now chosen the printer driver for Windows.

What is a Printer Driver?

The software you use to enter and format your documents

sends codes that run (or “drive”) your printer. These software codes select the font, margins, page size, line spacing, and other features of the document you are printing. Therefore, it is

important that you choose the right printer driver and install it

correctly from your software package. If there is a problem with the appearance of your document, a software setting could be the cause.

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Microsoft Windows standard drivers use scalable TrueType” fonts rather than the fonts built into the printer. Windows fonts appear the same on the screen as they do in your printed document. (This feature is called What You Get.) All programs that run under Windows can use the Windows printer driver to print their files. Therefore, you have access to the full range of TrueType fonts if you use the Windows Stylus driver.

If you want to use the printer’s internal fonts and the TrueType fonts, contact Microsoft Windows Product Support.

400,

Stylus

300,

Stylus

WYSIWYG,

800, AP-3250,

What You See

or LQ-870

WordPerfect®

If your current version of WordPerfect does not support the EPSON Stylus obtaining the correct driver.

Until your Stylus the driver for one of the printers listed below:

EPSON EPSON

6.0

5.1

for MS-DOS

400,

contact WordPerfect for details on

400

driver arrives, you may want to install

ActionPrinter” 3250

LQ-870

Note:

you choose the

Sheet feeder Bin 1

If you have already installed WordPerfect for MS-DOS and you

want to add the WordPerfect Stylus

instructions below:

Select File and Print (or press Shift

Type

LQ-870

(for Select Printer).

printer in WordPerfect, be sure to select

in the

Printer Setup

screen.

400

driver, follow the

F7).

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Type 2 (for Additional Printers).

Type 2 (for Other Disk).

Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Stylus

When you see Directory for Printer files,

C: \

WP51\,

are using.

Select Stylus diskette and press Enter. WordPerfect responds by

showing

Press Enter. The program copies the file into the WordPerfect directory.

You can access the printer’s internal scalable fonts by selecting

Font and Base Font (or

WordPerfect displays a list of all the Stylus the scalable fonts.

type A: or

400

from the list of EPSON printers on the

the driver filename at the bottom of the screen.

B:,

depending on which drive you

pressieg CTRL F8

C: \ WPC60-DOS

and then pressing

400

fonts, including

Microsoft Word for MS-DOS

driver.

4).

Contact Microsoft’s Word for MS-DOS Product Support to get

the latest drivers.

Lotus

l-2-3 Version 3.X for MS-DOS

To obtain the latest printer driver files for Lotus l-2-3 for

MS-DOS, contact

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Lotus

technical support.

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Using Fonts

There are two sources for the fonts you use in your documents: internal and downloaded. In addition to the internal fonts built into your printer, many programs can send their own fonts to the printer in the same way they send your documents. For instance, Lotus l-2-3 creates and sends the fonts that it uses to print spreadsheets.

Whether you use software, you will most likely need to select your fonts through your software.

internal

fonts or fonts downloaded from

Seifing Up Other Software Programs

To take full advantage of your printer’s features, including

ESC/P 2, choose one of the ESC/P 2 printers on the list below.

If none of these is listed, contact your software manufacturer for an update that includes one of these. Until you receive an

update, choose another printer as close to the top of the list as

possible.

styus 400

Stylus

300

Stylus

800 ActionPrinter LQ-100 m-870/

1170

LQ-870/ 1170 LQ-570/

1070

3250

ESC/P

S&850/2550 LB-850+/ 1050+ LQ-55011010 LQ-500 LQ-2550 LQ-800/l cm LQ-1500

ESC/P

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If none of these printers is listed among your program’s

options, select the first one available from the following:

EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, EPSON printer, Standard printer, and

Draft printer.

After you select the most appropriate printer as described

above, you may want to create and print a sample file with the

fonts and formats that you use most often. printing the sample

file shows you how the printer works with your application

Pro0gran-t.

If the printing results are not what you expect, see

“Troubleshooting” in Chapter 3 or consult your computer or software manual.

Tips for Using the Paper Feeder

Following the tips below will give you the best performance when printing with the paper feeder.

Load paper into the paper feeder before you turn on the

printer and send data. When the printer receives data from the computer, it loads a single sheet automatically and begins to print.

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If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, reload the paper feeder and then press the

Load/Eject button to

continue printing. Press the

Load/Eject button if you need to eject a sheet of

loaded paper. You can switch to manual loading to feed single sheets or

envelopes without removing the paper supply from the paper feeder. For instructions, see “Loading Paper Manually”

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Chapter

Your Printer

Page 39

Because most application programs take care of the top and bottom margins, you should usually adjust the margins by using your programs, taking the printer’s default loading position into account. You can change the default loading position. See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter

The default page length for paper loaded from the paper feeder is 61 lines (letter-size paper) and 65 lines

(A44ze

paper). You can change it using your application program or printer commands, if necessary. See the Appendix for more about printer commands.

If the ink does not dry fast enough, try removing sheets

‘one at a time as they finish printing.

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Chapter 2

Using Other

Loading Paper Manually

Paper sizes Printing on single sheets Printing on envelopes

Tips for Maintaining the Correct Printing Position

Operating the Control Panel

Indicator lights Buttons

Selecting Character Fonts

Scalable fonts. Condensed printing

Using the Default-Setting Mode

Default-setting descriptions

Changing the default settings Changing the character-table setting

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You can load single sheets of paper or envelopes from the manual feed slot without removing the paper supply from the paper feeder.

Paper

Manually

Note:

you need instructions for using the

Chapter

paper

feeder, see page

Paper sizes

You can use the manual feed slot to load single sheets of paper from

210

(8.3

257

inches) to

(10.1

inches) to 297 mm

216

(8.5

(11.7

inches) long.

inches) wide and from

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You can also load the following envelope sizes

manual feed slot:

Envelope No.

(3.6

inches)

I’J

Envelope No.

(4.1

inches)

Printing

on single

Follow these steps to load a single sheet in the manual feed slot:

Turn on the printer.

6,166

10,240

sheets

(6.5

inches) wide x 92 mm

(9.5

inches) wide x

fromthe

104

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Insert a single sheet of paper into the slot until it meets resistance, aligning the right edge of the paper with the arrow mark on the printer. The printer automatically loads the sheet.

Note:

the sheet does not load straight,

to eject it. Then

try

loading it again.

press

the

Load/Eject

button

Now give your print command. When the printer receives the data, it begins printing.

When the printer finishes printing, it ejects the sheet automatically. If the sheet does not come all the way out, press the Load/Eject button.

You can print as many sheets as you like from the manual slot. When you the Load/Eject button without inserting a sheet into the manual slot. The printer then loads a sheet of paper from the paper feeder.

want’to

switch to the paper feeder, press

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Note:

the ink does not d

as they finish printing.

fast enough, t

removing sheets one at a time

Printing on en

velopes

You can also use the manual feed slot to print on individual envelopes.

Turn on the printer and open the printer cover.

Press

the Pause button to set the Pause light on.

Hold down the Replace Ink

(AN)

button for several seconds

and release the button when the carriage moves to the middle position. The

Turn the paper-thickness lever clockwise as far as it will go.

Pause light begins blinking.

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Press the Replace Ink button to return the carriage to the far right position. The Pause light comes on.

Press the Pause button to turn the Pause light off. Close the printer cover.

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Insert an envelope into the manual feed slot with the wide end at the top entering the printer first and the printable side face-up until it meets resistance. The printer loads the envelope to the print position automatically.

Now give your print command. The printer ejects the envelope automatically when it is finished printing.

Note:

Q .

Make sure your application program keeps the printing entirely

within the printable area of the envelope. For a description of the printable urea, see the Appendix.

Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity

conditions.

0If the ink is not drying

fas t

enough, try removing envelopes one

at a time as they finish printing.

When you switch back to the paper feeder, move the paper-thickness lever back to its normal position. To do this, first press the hold down the Replace ink

Pause

button to turn the Pause light on. Next

(Alt)

button until the carriage

moves to the middle position. Then turn the paper-thickness lever all the way to the left (counterclockwise).

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Tips for

Maintaining

There is an area at the top and bottom edges of each sheet that the printer uses to load and feed the paper. You cannot print on these portions of the page.

If the margins and page breaks in your document do not take into account these unprintable areas, you may find that the printing position is too low on the page or that part of one page is printed at the top of the next page. Your software may be set to print on continuous paper or to print too many lines on a page. To correct this problem, try the following

Select single sheets or sheet feeder bin 1 in your software

Reduce the maximum number of lines per page

Reduce the top and bottom margins in your document, through your software application

the Correct

Printing

Position

Operating the

The indicator lights and buttons on the printer control panel give you easy control over most common printer operations.

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Other

Control Panel

Printer

Functions

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Indicator

lights

Pause

On when printing is paused.

Font

Indicate the current font setting. These two lights go on and off

when you press the

Font button. The font menu on the control

panel helps you determine which font is selected. For instructions on selecting fonts, see page

Condensed

2-9.

On when the condensed printing mode is selected. When this mode is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of selected fonts. See page

Economy

210

for more information.

On when the economy printing mode is selected. In economy mode the printer uses fewer dots per character. The print speed is the same in both economy and

LQ mode, but the economy

mode uses less ink This mode is ideal for rough drafts.

Paper Out/Ink Out

On when the printer runs out of paper. Flashing indicates that the ink in the ink cartridge is low or the

cartridge is empty. When only this light is flashing, the ink is low. When this light and the

Data light are flashing at the

same time, the cartridge is empty.

Data

On when data remains in the printer’s memory.

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Printer

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Buttons

Pause

Press this button to stop printing temporarily. Press it again to resume printing.

Load/Eject

Press the Load/Eject button to load or eject a sheet of paper. If you have been printing from the manual feed slot, pressing

this button switches paper loading back to the paper feeder.

Font

press this button to cycle through the font choices on the font menu. The

AD/Replace ink

Hold down this button for several seconds to move the carriage to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused.

The

Alt

Hold down the the functions as follows:

Font lights indicate the current selection.

button also alters the functions of the other buttons.

Alt

button and press another button to change

Print Head Cleaning

(Alt +

Pause)

Starts print head cleaning cycle. See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page

Reset

3-3

for details.

(Alt +

Load/Eject)

Clears the printer’s buffer and initializes the printer settings to their factory settings. See “Initialization” on page A-10 for details.

Economy/Condensed

(Alt +

Font)

Selects economy printing or condensed mode. Press it again to turn your selection

off.

The indicator light goes on or off next to

the mode you select.

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Selecting Character

Fonts

Your printer has six built-in character fonts including two new EPSON fonts: the EPSON Roman

(The Roman T is similar to the Times” font;

T and EPSON

Sans

Serif

Serif H is

similar to Helvetica?‘) Press the Font button to select from the six fonts listed on the

controipanel. The two Font lights come on

flash

(0)

to indicate the active font.

(0),

go off

The table below lists the available fonts and shows how the

Font lights appear for each selection.

Font lights Fonts Sample

0 0

.I,

0 0

6 6

EPSON Courier

EPSON Roman EPSON

EPSON Roman

EPSON

EPSON Prestige

Sons

Serif

ABCDEFGhijk0123456789

ABCDEFGhijkOl23456789

ABCDEFGhijk0123456789

ABCDEFGhi j k0123456789

ABCDEFGhijkOl23456789

(@),

On 0 Off l

Flashing b

Note:

Roman T and

spacing only.

Font selections you override these control panel selections. For best results, use

application program to select fonts.

Sans

Serif H fonts are available in proportional

make

with your application program usually

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Scalable fonts

The size of the Roman, fonts can be selected from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments

by using your application program or by sending an ESC / P 2

command. See the documentation that came with your application program for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts. See the Appendix for a list of commands.

Roman

Epson

Roman

Epson

Sans

Serif

Epson

Sans

Serif

Epson

Sans

Epson

Serif, Roman T, and

Epson Epson

Sans

ESC/P 2

Epson Epson Epson

Condensed printing

Condensed printing reduces the size of characters to approximately characters to fit on a line. This is useful for spreadsheets and other applications where you need to print the maximum amount of information on a page.

percent of their normal width, allowing more

Serif

You can condense the current font by pressing the

Economy/Condensed

and EPSON Sans Serif H cannot be condensed.) You can condense printing that is 10

spaced. You cannot condense

(AR +

Font) button. (EPSON Roman

cpi, 12 cpi,

15-cpi

and proportionally

printing.

Note:

your application software controls fonts and can select the

condensed mode, you should select fonts and condensed mode through

the software rather than with the control panel. Program or command settings override panel switch settings.

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Using

the Default-Setting

Mode

Your printer comes with a series of internal settings that

control

variety of printer functions, such as print direction and loading position. because these settings take effect each time you turn on the printer, they are called default settings.

The factory default settings are designed to meet the needs of most users, so you may not need to change them. The table below lists the features you can select in the default-setting mode.

For a detailed description of each setting, see “Default-setting

descriptions,” below. To change a setting, see “Changing the default settings” on page

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Sefflng

Character table*

Auto print Network

Mlxed

Auto

Loading position

l In

certain Italic ltallc Sweden, PC852, PC853, PC855, PC857, PC866, PC869, IS0 6859-7, IS0 Latln 1T. MAZOWIA, Code MJK

dlrection

Interface

text/graphics mode

line

feed

areas, the

U.S.A.,

Italic

mode

followlng

France,

Italic

Italy, ltallc

Options

Italic

U.S.A.,

Italic

italic U.K., ltallc Denmark I,

Italic

Italy,

PC850, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, BRASCII.

On, Off On, Off On, Off On, Off 3 mm, 8.5 mm

character tables are

Italic

Germany, ltallc U.K.,

Bulgaria

Ablcomp

Spaln I, PC437.

France,

Italic

Spain. I,

PC437 Greek,

available:

PC437,

Italic

Denmark

Germany,

Sweden,

PC850,

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Note:

Most application software controls the character table and auto line

feed. lf your software controls these features, you may never need to

set them with the control

panel.

Default-setting descriptions

Character table

Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text with the selected character table.

Auto print direction

The printer ordinarily prints text bidirectionally for speed and

prints graphics characters unidirectionally for precise vertical alignment.

When auto print direction is set to on, the printer switches automatically between bidirectional (for text data) and unidirectional motion (for graphics data). When this feature is set to off, the print head motion is controlled by your software.

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interface

If your printer is connected to a single computer, leave this feature off. If you want to use the printer in a network and

share it among multiple computers, set this feature to on.

When this feature is set to on, data may be present in the

printer’s

printing. Always make sure the data light is off before turning off the printer.

buffer even though the printer is not continuously

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Mixed text/graphics mode

This feature is for software that has problems printing scalable font text combined with graphics. Leave the mixed text/graphics mode set to off unless you notice problems in your printout.

Auto line feed

When the auto line feed feature is on, each carriage return (CR)

code is accompanied by a line feed text is unexpectedly double-spaced, set this feature to off. If text lines print on top of each other, set it to on.

(LF)

code. If your printed

L oading

position

When you want to print more lines on a page, set this feature

to 3 mm. For example, with

position set to

l/6

inch line spacing, but with the 3 mm setting you can print

lines. If you set the top margin in your software, that setting

is added to the default-setting value.

8.5

mm, you can print 65 lines per page with

ACsize paper and the loading

Changing the default settings

To change the printer’s default settings, you use the control

panel buttons; the control panel lights show your selections. Follow the steps below to make your changes:

Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

Hold down the Pause button and turn on the printer to enter the default-setting mode.

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The printer loads a sheet of paper and prints a brief summary and instructions. It instructs you to select the language that you want messages printed in (English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish).

Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language of your choice; then press the

button to make

your selection.

language

English

French German

ltallan Spanish

On 0 Off

After you press the

Font light

0 0 8

0 0 0 0 0

Flashing

Ait

.I,

button, the printer prints the current

default settings and the next instruction in the language you selected. Wait until printing is finished; then go to the next step.

To move to the feature you want to change, press the button until the Data and Paper Out lights indicate the appropriate selection.

Default-setting

Character table Auto print Network Interface mode

Mixed

text/graphics mode 0 0

Auto

line

Loadlng positlon

On 0 Off 0

dlrectlon

feed

Flashing 8

Data light

Paper Out

<I,

b 0

light

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For example, if you want to change the loading position setting, press the

Alt

button

until

the Data light flashes and

the Paper Out light is off. If you are changing the character-table setting, skip to

“Changing the character-table setting” below.

Press the Font button until the Font lights match your desired setting as shown in the table below.

Network

On 0 Off

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make all your changes.

Exit the default setting mode by turning the printer off.

Interfacemode

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Changing

the

character-table setting

First follow steps 1 through 4 above. Then follow the steps below.

Press the Load/Eject button to select the submenu of the character-table menu, as shown in the table below.

.I,

Condensed

Ilght

Sefflngs

ltallc U.S.A. ltallc France ltallc Germany Italic U.K.

Italic

Denmark I

Italic

Sweden

Italic

Italy

Italic

Spain

PC437 PC850 PC860 PC863

PC865 PC861

BRASCII Abicomp

Economy

Submenu

Submenu 1

Submenu 2

llaht

On 0 Off 0 Flashing 0

Note:

the table you printed in Step 3 on page

“Submenu 3, ‘I use that table to select the character table setting

instead of the one above.

Press the Font button to change the setting. As you move from setting to setting, the Font lights turn on, off, or flash to show your selection, as indicated in the following table.

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On 0 Off 0

Flashlng 6

Note:

the table you printed in Step 3 on page “Submenu instead of the one above.

Exit the default-setting mode by turning off the printer.

3, ”

use

that

table to select the character table setting

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includes

Note:Note:

You may exit

the printer. Any changes you have made remain in

you change

you

default-setting mode again and print the current settings. After

you check them, turn the printer changes.

the

default-setting mode any time by turning ofiYou may exit

the

default-setting mode any time by turning off

them

again.

them

again.

want

to check fhe new default settings, enter the

off

to exit without making

effect until

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Chapter

Maintenance

Replacing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer Troubleshooting

Error indicators Power supply Printing Paper handling.

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Replacing the

When the Ink Out light on the control panel flashes, the ink in the ink cartridge is low. The printer will continue printing until the cartridge is completely empty.

When the cartridge is out of ink, the printer stops printing, and the

Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light stays on.

Printing will not resume until you insert a new cartridge. It’s a good idea to keep a spare ink cartridge on hand. Use

EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to ensure proper operation and preserve the life of the print head. Other brands of ink may clog the print head or damage it.

Follow these steps to remove the empty cartridge:

Make sure both the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the

Pause light stays on.

Hold down the Replace ink and release the button when the print head moves to the ink cartridge replace position.

Pull the ink cartridge clamp toward you to release the cartridge. (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it is easy to grasp.)

Ink

Cartridge

(AH)

button for several seconds

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Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the the used cartridge apart or try to refill it.

Cm4 tion:

Ifink

does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.

Turn to page cartridge.

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and follow the steps there to install the new

Note:

When you replace the cartridge, the printer will not recharge the delivery system again. However, the print head may start moving as the printer performs normal maintenance procedures. This can take up to

seconds to complete.

ink

Cleaning

If print quality diminishes, use the printer’s built-in print-head cleaning cycle to ensure that the nozzles are delivering ink properly. To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines.

Follow these steps:

the Print Head

Make sure the printer is turned on and the Pause light is on. If the Pause light is not on, press the Pause button to

pause the printer. Hold down the

two seconds. The cleaning cycle takes about 40 seconds. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and then stays on when the cleaning cycle is finished.

Press the Pa use button to resume printing.

Alt

button

.and

press the Pause button for

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Cleaning the Printer

To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year.

Make sure the printer is turned off.

Remove any paper from the paper feeder.

Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt.

If the outer case or the inside of the paper feeder is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside.

If the inside of the printer accidentally gets soiled with ink, wipe it off with a damp cloth.

Caution:

Never use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer; these chemicals

Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components.

can damage the components as well as the case.

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Do not use a hard or abrasive brush.

Q Do not spray the inside

unsuitable oils can dealer

or a qualified service person if lubrication is needed.

h4aintenance and Troubleshooting

damage

the printer with lubricants;

the mechanism. Contact your

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Transporting

If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as follows:

Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is capped in the far right position. If the print head is not capped, turn on the printer to cap it. Then turn off the printer.

the Printer

Note:

Do not The cartridge

Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then

disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

Remove the paper from the paper feeder.

Attach the protective material to the printer.

Repack the printer and power cord and place them in the

original box.

remove

the ink cartridge when you transport the

may

become unusable

otherwise.

pin ter.

Keep the printer flat in the box during transport.

If the print quality is poor after transport, clean the print head. See “Cleaning the

Head.”

Troubleshooting

Most problems you may have with your printer have simple solutions. Find your problem in this section and follow the recommended steps. If you cannot solve your problem, contact your dealer or a qualified service person for assistance.

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Error indicators

Some problems are identified with a pattern of error indicators, as listed in this table:

Paper Out/

Data light

.I,

I 0 I

.I,

On 0 Off

Ink Out light

All panel lights flashing

Flashing b May be on or off

0 0

.I,

ij;

I 0

Pause light

.I,

Error status Paper out

Ink low

Ink

or no ink cartrldge Paper jam or carriage error Fatal ink system error

Paper out

No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper again and press the Pause button to

turn

the Pause light off.

Paper jam or carriage error

The paper is jammed inside the printer. Follow the steps on

3-13.

page A carriage error occurred. Turn off the printer. After a few

seconds, turn it back on again.

No ink or no ink cartridge

The ink cartridge may be empty or not installed. Install an ink cartridge or replace the one you have installed with a new one.

Fatal ink system error

Contact your dealer.

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Power supply

The printer does not work and

Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet.

Check that the side of the power switch with the vertical bar

( I)

is pressed down to turn on the printer.

If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet.

Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether it is working.

The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off.

Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet.

control

panel lights are off.

Prin fing

All lights flash but nothing prints.

Contact your dealer.

Printing stops and the

The paper is jammed inside the printer. Follow the steps on page

3-13.

A carriage error has occurred. Turn off the printer. After a few seconds,

Data

and

Pause

turn it back on again.

lights flash.

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and

Troubleshooting

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The Ink Out light flashes.

The ink cartridge is almost out of

ink cartridge.

The Ink Out

the printer does not print.

The ink cartridge may be empty or not installed. Install an ink cartridge

Printing

Printing has been temporarily suspended. Press the Pause button to continue.

The Pause

The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Make

sure your interface cable meets both the printer and computer specifications.

Make sure your software is properly set up for your printer.

and

Data

lights

flash,

,or

replace the one you have installed with a new one.

stops

and the

light is off but nothing prints.

Pause light is

ink.

Get ready to replace the

and the

on.

Pause

light stays on;

Ink cartridges do not last

See the information on page

3-8

Maintenance and

long enough.

TroubZeshooting

l-9.

Page 65

Printed output is not what you expect

If the printer does not print correctly, try the self test described

on page

1-13.

If the self test works properly,

right and the problem probably lies in the co

printer is all

puter, the

software, or the interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded cable.) If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or a qualified service person..

Check the printer settings within your software program. Use the hex dump mode to pinpoint communication problems

between the printer and your application program. To enter the hex dump mode, hold down the

Load/Eject and Font

buttons and turn on the printer. Then send data from the

computer. The printer prints the exact codes it receives from the computer in hexadecimal format. You can analyze this information to isolate problems.

The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing prints.

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Turn the Pause light on. Next, hold down the

button and press the Pause button

for two seconds to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Head” earlier in this chapter.

Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics.

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Turn the Pause light

on. Next, hold down the

button and press the Pause button

for two seconds to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” earlier in this chapter.

Set the Mixed text/graphics mode to on in the default-settings mode. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” in Chapter

Set the Network interface mode to on in the default-settings mode. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” in Chapter

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The printed image is light or faint.

The print head nozzles may be clogged. Turn the Pause light

on. Next, hold down the for two

seconds

to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print

A,lt

button and press the Pause button

Head” earlier in this chapter. The paper-thickness lever may not be set correctly. The raised

position for envelopes may cause faint printouts if used for plain paper. For details on the paper-thickness lever, see “Loading Paper Manually” in Chapter

Your paper may be moist or damp. Ink jet printers are

-sensitive

to moisture absorbed by the paper. Do not store your paper in

a damp or humid environment. You may have selected the economy

mode, press the Economy/Condensed

printing mode. To exit this

(AH +

Font) button

until the Economy light goes off.

The printed image is blurred.

You may not be using the correct type of paper. Although most types of

businesscorrespondencequality

paper work well with your printer, you should always test the paper you want to use before buying it in large quantities. See Chapter

for tips on

choosing the right paper. You may not be printing on the correct side of the paper. Test

both sides to determine which side gives you the best print

quality.

Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a

dainp

or humid environment.

The

typestyles

or characters set with your software do not print.

Check that the program is correctly configured for your printer.

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The font selected on the control panel does not print

Software settings override the control panel settings. Use the font settings in your software.

The wrong characters are printed.

The wrong character table is selected. Change the character table as described in “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter

Printing starts too high or too low on the page.

Adjust the top margin using your software program.

All the text prints on the same line.

Set auto line feed to on in the default-setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to each carriage

return.

See “Using the Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter

The text prints an extra blank line between each text line.

Set auto line feed to off in the default-setting mode so that two

line-feed signals are not sent. See “Using the Default-Setting

Mode” in Chapter

Line spacing is incorrect. Adjust the line-space setting with

your software.

Printed page length is not as expected.

The page length setting may not match the length of the paper loaded

the printer. Change the page length setting within

your software to match the paper you are using.

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Paper

handling

The printer

No paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper in the paper feeder or from the manual feed slot; then press the button to set the Pa use light off.

Single sheets do not feed properly from the paper feeder.

Too many sheets are loaded in the paper feeder. Remove the paper from the paper feeder and reload up to

The paper is too thick or too thin to be fed. Make sure that the paper you are using meets the specifications. Some paper types require manual feeding. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

The printer loads more than one sheet at a time.

The paper is too thin. Make sure that the paper you are using meets the specifications. Some paper types require manual feeding. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

does not

print; the Paper Out

and

Pause

100

lights are

Pause

sheets.

on.

The ejected paper is wrinkled.

The paper is too thin or is damp. Make sure that the paper you

are using meets the specifications. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment.

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The paper does not fully eject.

Use the Load/Eject button to eject the page.

The paper may be too long to be loaded from the manual feed

slot. Use paper that is within the specified size. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix.

Paper is loaded crookedly from the manual feed slot.

Use the Load/Eject button to eject the page. Then insert a new

sheet straight into the manual feed slot.

The paper is jammed inside the printer.

To clear a paper jam follow the steps below.

Open the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.

Pull the access panel away from the rear of the printer, as shown below.

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Pull the paper out gently. If it tears, make sure you remove any remaining pieces.

If the paper is caught in the paper ejection area, gently pull it out of the printer.

Push the access panel back to the rear of the printer and close the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.

Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems

If you have frequent paper feed or paper jam problems, try these corrective measures:

3-14

Use a higher-quality paper, one that is not too thin or rough. Some types of paper require manual feeding. See Chapter

Fan the stack of paper and straighten it before loading. Be sure that you do not load too much paper in the paper

feeder. You can load up to Try turning the stack of paper over in the paper feeder.

Most packages of paper indicate the best side with an

arrow on the end of the package. Make sure the best side is

loaded face down.

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pages.

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Appendix

Technical Specifications

Printer specifications

Command Summary

Sending printer commands Using the command summary

Character Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-23

...

.......................

.........................

...................

.................

A-2 A-2

A-12 A-12 A-12

Appendix A-1

Page 72

Technical

Specifications

Printer specifications Printing

Printing method: Printable columns and printing speed:

Thermal

48-nozzle

ink jet matrix

Character pitch

(chamcten

10 12

15 120 180 17

(10condensed)

20 (12

per inch)

condensed)

Maximum resolution: Printing direction:

Line spacing:

Paper feed speed: Input buffer:

Printable

columns

360 x 360

80 120 96

137 160

dpi text, graphics

Printing speed

(characters per second)

144

206

240

Bidirectional with logic-seeking for text and graphics. (The auto print direction can be set in the default-setting mode.)

l/6

inch, 1/ 8 inch, or programmable in

l/360-inch increments

110

milliseconds per

SKIS

when mixed text/graphics

l/6-inch

line

option in default-setting mode is set to ON

24KB

when mixed

text/graphics

option in default-setting mode is set to OFF

A-2 Appendix

Page 73

Bitmap fonts:

cpi

Font

EPSONRoman EPSON Sans

EPSON Courter EPSON Prestige

Select other font/pitch the command summary later in this chapter for a

Serif

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

combinations

cpi

Scalable fonts:

Font

EPSONRoman EPSON Sans EPSON

EPSON

Serif Roman

Sans Serif

Min pt

8 8 8 32

Character tables:

(14

graphic character tables are available in

certain areas.)

Character sets:

character sets and 1 legal

15 cpl

using

ESC/P

Max

32 32

graphic character tables.

Proportional

commands.

list

of commands.

Incw3ments

0 0

See

Paper

Single sheets (paper feeder):

Size

Thickness

Quality

Letter

(8.5 x 11

0.065 to mm (0.0026 to

to 90

118

9Og/m (24

to 24 lb)

lb) paper under normal

Bond paper, plain paper

(210 x 297

0.0055

inches)

Appendix

mm)

A-3

Page 74

Single sheets (manual insertion):

Width Length Thickness Weight

Quality

210

216

(8.3

8.5

257 to

297

(10.1

0.065

0.11

(0.0026

90 g/ m2 (14

to 24 lb)

Bond paper, plain paper

inches)

11.7

inches)

0.0043

inches)

Note:

Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions only.

Poor

quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other

problems. lf you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of

paper.

Envelopes (Manual insertion):

Size

No. 6

166 x 92

No. 10240 x 104

0.16

0.52

Thickness Weight

45 to

Use envelopes only under normal

90 g/m2 (12

temperature and humidity conditions.

Insert envelopes long side first; use the

manual feed slot only.

Quality

Bond paper, plain paper, air mail

Difference in thickness within the

printable area must be less than

Printable area:

Single sheets (paper feeder and manual insertion)

(0.0063

to 24 lb)

(6.5 x 3.6

(9.5 x 4.1

0.0197

inches)

0.25

mm.

A-4

Appendix

Page 75

Envelopes:

Mechanical

Paper-feed method:

Ink cartridge

Color: Print capacity:

Cartridge life:

Temperature:

B The minimum top margin Is The minimum left margin is

The minimum right margin is:

3.0

(0.12

inches) for the

9.0

(0.35

3 mm The minimum bottom margin is

inches) for the letter-size paper feeder

(0.12

inch) for manual insertion

3.0

A4-size

Friction

(S020025):

Black Approximately

letter quality mode

2 years from production date

(The cartridge life may vary, depending on

how often you use the print head cleaning

function.) Storage:

-30 to WC

Transit: -30 to

1 month at

120

(0.12

inches).

mm (0.12 inches).

paper feeder

13.0

(0.51

inches),

0.7

million characters in

(-22

60°C (-22

40°C (104°F)

hours at

60°C (140°F)

104°F) 140°F)

The ink freezes at -3°C

(26.6”F);

this happens, it takes the cartridge approximately two hours to thaw at

25°C (77’F).

Appendix A-5

Page 76

MTBF: Total print volume: Dimensions and weight:

Height Width Depth

Weight

Electrical

120 V

model:

Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current

Power consumption

220-240 V model:

Rated voltage

Input voltage range

Rated frequency range

Input frequency range

Rated current

Power consumption

4,000

power-on hours

25,000

pages

(1000

characters/A4 or letter)

159

(6.3

inches)

435

(17.1

inches)

264

(10.4

inches) (without paper support)

400

(15.7

inches) (with paper support)

4.8

(10.6

lb)

AC12OV

103.5

132 V

5oto6OHz

49.5

60.5

0.4

Approx. 13 W (during self-test printing

in LQ mode at 10

AC22Oto240V

198

5oto6OHz

49.5

60.5 02A Approx. 13 W (during self-test printing

in LQ mode at 10

cpi)

264 V

cpi)

Note:

Check the label on the back of the

A-6 Appendix

printer for

the printer voltage.

Page 77

Environmental

Temperature:

Humidity (without condensation):

80% 55%

20%

Operation: Storage:

10”

35°C (50’

-20”

50°C (-4”

80% RI-I

5to!35qP’o RH

95°F)

122°F)

aaeured

Safety approvals

Safety standards:

US model: European model:

R.F.I.:

US model: European model:

10°C

(50°F) (8OT) (95T)

27°C

UL1950

IEC 950 (SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI)

FCC Part 15 Subpart B class

Vfg. 243 (VDE 0878

35°C

with

60950 (TijV)

55022 (CISPR

D3, CSA22.2 #950

part 3, part

Pub

22)

class

with

30)

Appendix A-7

Page 78

Interface specifications

Your printer is equipped with an

8-bit

parallel interface.

Specifications and pin assignments

The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics:

&bit

Data format: Synchronization: Handshake timing Signal level: Connector:

The table below provides the connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals.

parallel STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signals

TTL

compatible

36-pin 57-30360

Amphenol connector or

equivalent

Signal

Pln

Return

2 3 4 22 5 23 6 24

8 9

20 21

25 26 27

28 ACKNLG

Signal

STROBE

DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8

Direction

IN IN IN

IN IN

IN IN IN

OUT

Descrbtton

STROBE Pulse than 0.5 us at the terminal.

These information in bits 1 to 8 of

parallel

pulse

to read data.

width

must be more

receiving

signals

represent

data respectively.

Each

signal Isat

when data is logical 1 and LOW when it is logical

About an

Indicates

received and that the printer is ready to accept more data.

HIGH level

11q.s

pulse. LOW

that data has been

A-8 Appendix

Page 79

Signal Return

Pin Pin Signal Direction Deccriptlon

15 16 17

19-30

BUSY

SLCT

AUTO

FEED

NC Not

GND

CHASSIS

GND

KiT

OUT A HIGH signal

OUT

printer cannot

The

signal

following cases:

1) During

2) During printlng

4) During

A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is out of paper.

Pulled up to 5 V through

1 .O kQ resistance

When this signal is LOW, the paper b automatically fed one line after printing.

Logic

Printer’s chassis ground, which is isolated from the

logic

Not used

Twisted-pair

ground level When this level becomes

LOW, the reset to its state when the power ls first turned on and the This level& normally HIGH;

pulse

than 50 us at the receiving

terminal.

data entry (for each

character)

When the Pause button is

pressed

used

ground level

ground

buffer Is cleared.

width must be more

Indicates

receive

goes HIGH in the

errar

return

printer

the

data.

state

signal

controller is

Its

Appendix A-9

Page 80

Signal Return

1 -ii 1 - 1

Note:

Slgnul

ERROR

GND

The column heading “Direction ” refers to the

viewed from the printer.

“Return”

ground cub/e for each signal and to complete the connection on the return

side.

A//interface conditions are times of each signal must be less than

Data transfer must be carried out by observing the

signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt

of the

denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal

level.

ACKNl G

For

the

interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair

signal or when the BUSY signal is LOW.

Direction

OUT This level becomes LOW

1 - 1

OUT

based

Description

when the printer:

Is out of paper

The Pause button is

pressed

Is In an error state

Same as for

Notused

Pulled up to 5 V through 1 .O kg resistance

Not used

direction

on the

TJL level. Both

0.2

microseconds.

pins 19-30

of signal flow

ACKNl G

the

r!.se

and full

or BUSY

Initialization

The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways:

Hardware initialization

A-10 Appendix

The power is turned on.

*The

printer receives

parallel interface

The

followlng condltlon

The printer mechanism Is

The

Input

data buffer Is cleared.

The download character set is cleared.

The

buffer Is cleared.

The default values are set.

(pln 31

then results:

Ksignal

goes LOW).

from the

Lnltialized.

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Software

Control panel

lnltlallzatlon

lnltiallzatlon

Software sends the printer) command. The following condition then results:

The

prlnt

buffer is cleared.

The

defautt

panel

settings

* Hold down the Alt button and press the

Load/Eject button.

The

following resuits:

The

printer

mechanism Is

The

Input

data buffer is cleared.

The download character set is cleared.

The

buffer is cleared.

The default values are set. (The

panel settings are kept.)

ESC @ (Inltlalize

values are set. (The last

are maintained.)

Default settings

The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized.

Item Default sefflng

Top-of-form

Page length

Left and right

Line spacing

Character Vertical tab Horizontal tab Font Special Download character set

posltion

margins

size

positlon

positions

selection

prlntlng

effects

Current paper Single sheets:

lines

for

61 lines

for letter-size paper

inches for manual

Canceiled

l/6-Inch line

10.5 point

Cleared Every eight characters Last font selected on control panel

Cancelled

Hardware/control panel

cleared

Software

positlon

A6slze

paper

insertion

spaclna

(except condensed printing)

Inltlallzatlon:

deselected

the

inltlallzed.

last

Initialization:

onlv

In addition, hardware and control panel initialization clears the data buffer.

Appendix A-11

Page 82

Command Summary

Sending

Using

printer commands

Most actions your printer performs are handled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface,

feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing a

particular place on the page, and so on.

Some software programs let you send these commands yourself. The commands your printer recognizes are listed in this command summary.

How you format commands depends on the software you are using. Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others let you type in ASCII characters. (Some programs don’t let you insert printer commands at all.) In addition, your software probably specifies certain punctuation you must use to enter the command. If your software allows you to send commands to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are required.

the

command summary

The following section lists and describes all the commands by topic. If a command has no parameters, it is merely listed. If it has parameters, they are explained. The parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters, usually

ESC @is ESC U

off.

ESC $ nl n2 ESC D

The examples below show how the parameters are indicated.

a command with no parameters.

1 /O is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it

is a command with two parameters.

nn is a command with a variable number of parameters.

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Page 83

Commands

arranged

General operation

ASCII

ESC @ ESC U ESC

l/O

Dec.

64 85

2.5

Paper feeding

ASCII

FF LF ESC

ESC

ESC3n ESC+n

Dec.

10 48 50 51 43

Hex.

40 55 19

Hex.

OD oc

OA 30 32 33 2B

topic

Description

Initialize Printer Turn Unidirectional Mode On/ Off Control Paper Loading/Ejecting

n = “R”

Ejects the sheet

Description

Carriage Return Form Feed Line Feed Select Select Set

n/180-inch

Set

n/360-inch

l/&inch l/6-inch

Line Spacing Line Spacing

Line Spacing

Page

format

ASCII

ESC(cnn

ESC(Cnn

ESCCn

Dec.

40 99

40 67

Hex. Description

28 63

28 43

Set Page Format

ESC(c4Omlm2nln2

m=ml

+m2x256

Top margin in defined units

n=nl+n2x256 n:

Bottom margin in defined units

Set Page Length in Defined Unit

ESC(C20nZ n2

n=nl+n2x256

Number of defined units

Set Page Length in Lines

n =

Number of lines

Appendix A-13

Page 84

ASCII

ESCCOn

Dec.

67 43

Hex.

Description

Set Page Length in Inches

n =

Number of inches

ESCNn

ESC

ESCln

ESCQn

108

Print position motion

ASCII

ESC$nl n2

ESC \ nl n2

Dec.

Hex.

Set Bottom Margin for Continuous Paper

n =

Number of lines

Cancel Top/Bottom Margin for

Continuous Paper

Set Left Margin

n =

Left margin column

Set Right Margin

n =

Right margin column

Description

Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position

n = nl t n2 x 256 n:

Specifies print position from left

margin in defined units

Before you define the unit, the

default is

Set Relative Horizontal Print Position

n = nl t n2 x 256 n:

Moves current print position in

defined units

Before you define the unit, the default is

l/180

l/60

inch for this command.

l/120

inch in draft and

inch in LQ for this command.

ESC(Vnn

A-14 Appendix

40 86

2856

Set Absolute Vertical Print Position

ESC(V20nln2

n = nl t n2 x 256

Specifies print position from top

margin in defined units

Page 85

ASCII

ESC(vnn

ESC D nn

I-IT

ESC B nn

VT ESCJn

Font selection

ASCII

ESCkn

DeC.

40118

2876

11 74

DeC.

107

Hex.

09 42

OB 4A

Hex.

Description

Set Relative Vertical Print Position

ESC(v20nl n2 n=nl+n2x256

Moves current print position in

defined units Set Horizontal Tabs

Up to 32 tabs entered in ascending order Terminated by 0

Tab Horizontally

Set Vertical Tabs

Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 Tab Vertically

Advance paper n/

Description

Select Typeface

n =

&Roman

Sans Serif

Courier

180

3: 10: 11:

inch

Prestige

Roman

Sans Serif

Appendix A-15

Page 86

ASCII

ESC X nn

ESC P ESC M ESC

ESC p

l/O

ESCxn

Dec. Hex.

80 50 77 103

67 112 70 120

Description

Select Font by Pitch and Point

ESCXmnZ m:

Set pitch to 360/m

m = 0: m = 1:

m = 0,

cpi

No change in pitch Select proportional

1,18,21,24,30,36,42,

48,60,or72

n=nl

+nZx256

Set point size in

Total points =

0.5

points

(nl t n2 x 256) x 0.5

n =0: No change in point

n =

0,16,21,24,28,32,36,

40,44,48,52,56,60, or

(for Roman, Sans Serif

Roman T, and

n =

0,21,42 (for other typefaces) *

Cancel

Mg,p,!,or@

Select

10.5

point, 10

Select

10.5

point, 12

Select

10.5

point, 15

ESC X

Sans

with

cpi cpi cpi

Serif

ESC P,

H.)

Turn Proportional Mode On/Off

Select LQ or Draft

n= 0:Draft

l:LQ

Draft speed is the same as

speed.

ESC4 ESC5 ESC E ESC F

A-16 Appendix

53 35

69 70

45 46

Select Italic Font Cancel Italic Font Select Bold Font Cancel Bold Font

Page 87

ASCII

ESC! n

Dec.

font enhancement

ASCII Dec.

DC2 so

15 18

Hex.

12 OE

Description

Master Select To find the value of n, add together the numbers of the font attributes and

enhancements you want to combine

from the list below:

16:

0:lOcpi 1: 12 cpi 2:

Proportional

Condensed

Bold

Description

Select Condensed Printing

Cancel Condensed Printing Select Double-Width Printing (one

line)

Double-strike

Double-width

64:

Italic

128:

Underline

ESCWl/O

DC4

ESC w

l/O

ESC G

ESC

ESCSO ESCSl ESC T 84

87 20

119

77 47 48 53 53 54

Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off

Cancel Double-Width Printing (one line)

Turn Double-Height Printing On/ Off Select Double-Strike Printing Cancel Double-Strike Printing Select Superscript Printing Select Subscript Printing Cancel Superscript/Subscript Printing

Appendix A-17

Page 88

ASCII

ESC(-nn

Dec.

40 45 28 2D

Hex.

Description

Select Line/Score

ESC(-30lnl n2 nl = 1:

Underline

Strikethrough

3: Overscore

n2 = 0:

Cancel score line

selected by nl

Single continuous line

Double continuous line

Single broken line

Double broken

line

ESC - l/O ESCqn

Spacing

ASCII

ESC SP n

ESC(Unn

ESCcnln2

’

113

Dec.

Hex.

28 55

Turn Underline On/ Off

Select Character Style

n = 0: Normalstyle

Outline

Shadow

Outline with

shadow

Description

Set

Intercharacter

n =

Number of units of space added

to the space between characters Units are

l/180

Define Unit

ESC(UlOn

Define positioning unit as n/3600 inch

n =

n = 10:

Set Horizontal Motion Index Select Pitch in n/360-inch units Total units

l/ 120

inch

10,20,30,40,50, or

default

Space

inch (draft) and

(LQ

and proportional)

= nl t n2 x 256

(I-IMI)

A-18 Appendix

Page 89

Character handling

ASCII

ESC(tnn

Dec.

40116

Hex.

2874

Descriptbn

Assign Character Table

ESC( t30dl

Assign character table set with &! and

to table dl

dl = 0, d2 d3

0 0 Italic

1 0 PC 1 16 PC

3 0 PC 5 0 PC 6 0 PC 7 0 PC

8 0 PC

9 0 PC

0 PC

0 PC866(Russia)*

0 PC

0 Code

0 Bulgaria (Bulgaria)*

Available only in certain areas

d2d3

1,2, 3,48,49,50, or

Character Table

437

(USA)

437

Greek (Greek)

850

(Multilingual)

853

(Turkish)*

855 (Cyrillic)*

860

(Portuguese)

863

(Canadian-French)

865

(Nordic)

852

(East Europe)*

857

(Turkish)

869(Greek)*

861

(Icelandic)

BRASCII Abicomp (Braz. MAZOWIA

ISO-8859-7

IS0

(BrazPort.)

Port.)

(Poland)*

MJK(CSFR)*

(Latin/ Greek)

Latin 1T (Turkish)

ESCtn

116

Select Character Table Select character table n assigned by

ESC(t n = 0, 1,2,3,48,49,50,

= 2:

Remaps download characters from 0 character table has been assigned to 2 with the

127

128 - 255,

ESC ( t

command

unlessa

Appendix A-19

Page 90

ASCII

ESCRn

Dec.

Hex.

Description

Select an International Character Set

0:USA

France

Germany

Denmark I

Sweden

Italy

Spain I

Japan

Norway

10:

Denmark II

11:

Spain II

12:

Latin America

13:

Korea

64:

Legal

ESC&nn

ESC:OnO

ESC %

ESC

ESC(“nn

40 94

28 5E

Define User-Defined Character

ESC&Onln2dOdld2data

nl =

First character number

n2 =

Last character number

do =

Left space of character

dl =

Body width of character

d2 =

Right space of character data: 3 bytes required for each character; super/subscript requires only 2 bytes per character

Copy ROM to RAM

n = 0,

1,2,3,10, or

Typeface (see list in

command description)

Select User-Defined Set

n =0: Normal set

User-defined set

Enable Printing of Upper Control Codes

This command enables the printing of

codes

128-159

characters in those locations). Enable Upper Control Codes

Cancels Print Data as Characters

ESC ( A n=nl +n2x256 n: data:The following n bytes of data

ESC

nl n2 data

Amount of data

printed as characters

ESC k

(if current table has

A-20 Appendix

Page 91

Bit image

ASCII

ESC * nn

Dec.

Hex.

Description

Select Bit Image

ESC *

m nl

n2 n=nl+tix256 n:

Total columns Total data =

t =

Number of data bytes per column

(nl

x256)

1 2 3 4 6

32 33 38 39 40 71 72 73

Graphics

ASCII

ESC(Gnn

Horizontal

derittty

(dpl)

60 120 120

240

60 120

90 180

360

180

360 360

Dec. Hex.

40 71

Vertical density

(dpi)

60 60 60 60 60

60 24 180 180 180 180 180

360 48 360 48 360 48

Pins

8 8 8 8 8

24 24 24 24 24

Description

28 47

Select Graphics Mode

ESC(GlOn n=lor49 *

Cancel Graphics mode with

Adjacent

dots print

Yes Yes

No Ye5 Yes

Ye5 3 Yes Yes Yes

No 3

Yes

No 6

Yes

1 1 1 1 1 1

3 3 3

ESC @

Appendix A-21

Page 92

ASCII

ESC . nn

Dec.

Hex.

Description

Print Raster Graphics

ESC.cvhmnl n2data c =

O:Fullg~aphicsmode

Compressed mode

10,20:

Dot density for vertical in

3600/v

DPI

10,20:

Dot density for horizontal

3600/h DPI

Number of vertical dots

lSIllS24

Number of horizontal dots

Total dots = nl + n2 x

The following combination is not

allowed:

v=lOandh=20

256

A-22 Appendix

Page 93

Character Tables

These character tables are selected with the default-setting mode or by using a command.

All tables except the italic character table are the same as the PC437 table for hex codes 00 through The rest of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through

FF.

The tables with an asterisk(“) after the table name are available in certain areas only.

7F,

so only the PC437 table is shown completely.

PC437 (USA,

CCDE10123456789ABCDEF

0 1

2 3

5 6 7 8

B C D E F

standard

Ita

Europe)

O@P‘

::.:

Appendix A-23

Page 94

PC850 (Multilingual)

PC860 (Portuguese)

amE

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 a

9 A

B C D E F

89ABCDEF

c E

:<: L B 6 -

PC863 (Canadian-French)

CODE

89ABCDEF

1 2 3 4

5 6

9 A

B C

CaE

1 2 3 4 5

7 8 9 A

B C D E

PC865

CODE

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

B C D

89ABCDEF

C $

‘:..:: L 11

a a

(Norwegiun)

89ABCDEF

c fi

1:: L 11 a E

A-24 Appendix

Page 95

PC86 1

XCE

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 a Q

D E F

(Icelandic)

8QABCDEF

8RASCll

1 2 3 4

5 6

9 A

B C D E

(Bra.

Portuguese)

Abicomp (8~12. Potfugese)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9 A

B C D E

PC437 Greek (Greek)*

ccr

2 3 4 5 6 7

a 9

D E F

Appendix

A-25

Page 96

PC869 (Greek)*

IS0

8859-7

(Win/Greek)*

CODE

89ABCDEF

2 3 4 5 6 7

B C D E

PC853 (Turkish)*

CODE

89ABCDEF

0 1

2 3

5 6 7

9 A

B C D E F

PC857 (Turkish)*

CCDE

89ABCDEF

2 3 4 5

B C D E

A-26 Appendix

Page 97

IS0

Latin 7 T (Turkish)*

0 1

2 3 4 5

9 A

D E F

PC555

(CyriMc)*

89ABCDEF

tj+a$LaR-

B+A$AJlpnr

fi e

r lb s

8hu

P?I~X.+HT~

eitaXKoTlli

CItA1fK0ys

sPeH~nY3

6 9

B C D E F

tj$

-Hc3

PC866 (Russian)* PC552 (East Europe)*

n PP M c

C D E F

89ABCDEF

APazLlpe

CXYE

2 3 4

5 6 7

9 A

B C D E

Appendix A-27

Page 98

MAZO W/A (Polund)*

Code

MJK (CSFR)*

CODE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

C D

Bulguria

CODEl89ABCDEF

2 3 4 5 6 7

9 A

B C D E

(Bulgaria)

0 IA P

EC6ilgpr

BTBT~$~Z

I-YrytIlI<

Ll@n@-j

EXextLaJ

a p L 4: a

!x!!E

BBABCDEF

1 2 3

5 6 7

B C D E F

A-28

Appendix

Page 99

Italic

89ABCDEF

O@P'R

.'lAQa;

DC2 ”

2 B R b

#3CScs

DC4$4DTdt

%SECleu &6FVfv

'7GWgw

(8HXhx

HrEMeC9IYiy

LF * *

VT ESC + ;

so SI

=MIm;

>N^n"

j?O-0

JZjz

K[ki

No characters are available for hex code

in the italic character

table.

1’

Appendix A-29

Page 100

International character sets

You can select one of the following international character sets with the default-setting mode or the select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table.

The following eight

default-setting mode or with the

ESC R

command. For example, when you

international character sets can be selected with the

ESC R

command.

Country

USA

France

Germany

Denmark

Sweden

Italy spain

23244050X5D5E607B7C7D7E

#$@[\1^‘{13’

# $ g o c Q - * #$gxsu*‘asiia ~$e[\l-‘{ll-

#$@KBA-'90b-

#tiBAoAucaGBii #$.@“\e-aab&i

pt $ @ i

ASCII cod. box

6 ti &

R i L ’ ~ A }

The following seven additional sets can be selected only with the command.

Couniry

Japan

Norway Denmark II

Spain II

Latin America Korea Legal

23a405BX5D5E607B7C7D7E

#$@[ul-‘{:]-

#UEKBAUC~0bti

#$8flI0AUc+a?0AU #$ZliRiC’ifi6b #$diRi

#S@[+vl^‘{ll-

# $ p D ’ VI q 1 0 0 t

ASCII ccdo

hex

csiiiii6li

..-

ESC R

A-30 Appendix

Epson Stylus 400 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Features

Where United States Users Can Get Help

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

About Your Ink Jet Printer

Choosing the right paper

Unpacking the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

Installing the Ink Cartridge

Testing the Printer

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer

Using Software Programs

What is a Printer Driver?

Microsoft Word for MS-DOS

Using Fonts

Tips for Using the Paper Feeder

Paper sizes

Buttons

Scalable fonts

Condensed printing

Default-setting descriptions

Changing the default settings

Cleaning the Printer

Troubleshooting

Power supply

Appendix

Command Summary

Character Tables