First Alert T-1000 User Manual
Apex
TM
Action Printer
TM
T-1000 by EPSON
User’s Manual
Y56599116000
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Apex
TM
Action Printer
TM
T-1000 by EPSON
®
User‘s Manual
Contents
Introduction
Features
About This Manual
Chapter 1 Setting Up
Identifying Printer Parts
Selecting a Place for the Printer
Installing the Paper Feed Knob
Installing and Replacing the Ribbon
Using Continuous-feed Paper
Using Single-sheet Paper
Operating the Control Panel
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Printer Selection Menus
Chapter 2 SelecType
SelecType Operation
SelecType Tips
Chapter 3 Printer Features
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Quality and Fonts
Print Size and Character Width
Special Effects and Emphasis
Using Different Character Sets
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Problem/Solution Summary
Beeper Error Warnings
Cleaning the Printer
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Transporting the Printer
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Chapter 5 Defaults and DIP Switches
Default and Initialization Settings
DIP Switch Settings
International Character Sets
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Chapter 6 Technical Specifications
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Paper
Mechanical
Electrical
Environment
Parallel Interface
Data Transfer Sequence
Chapter 7 Command Summary
Introduction
Printer Operation
Data Control
Vertical Motion
Horizontal Motion
Overall Printing Style
Print Size and Character Width
Print Enhancement
Word Processing
Character Tables
User-defined Characters
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Appendix
Compatible Interfaces
Installing an Interface
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Introduction
The ActionPrinter
TM
T-1000 combines low price with high quality printing
and advanced features.
Features
In addition to the high performance and reliability you’ve come to expect
from Epson® printers, this printer offers the following features:
Draft mode for quick printing. The speed of draft printing is 150
characters per second in pica and 180 in elite.
Near Letter Quality (NLQ)
mode for top quality printing. When you
have perfected a document, you can switch to one of two NLQ
fonts-Roman or Sans Serif.
A variety of print styles, including emphasized, double-strike,
condensed, italic, and double-wide.
Selection of typestyles with the control panel.
User-defined characters so you can create and print your own
symbols or characters.
Dot graphics for charts, diagrams, and illustrations.
Easy paper loading.
A ribbon cassette for quick and clean ribbon changing.
The Epson Character Graphics set, which includes character graphics
that are used on IBM® and compatible computers as well as
international characters used by IBM-compatible software.
Introduction 1
Introduction
About This Manual
Chapter 1 gives you step-by-step instructions on setting up your new
printer, and Chapters 2 through 6 cover the basic and advanced
functions. Chapter 7 contains a summary of the printer’s commands, and
the Appendix contains information on optional interfaces.
Attached to the cover of this manual is a Quick Reference card
containing the information you need most.
Introduction
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Chapter 1
Setting Up
Identifying Printer Parts
Selecting a Place for the Printer
Installing the Paper Feed Knob
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Installing and Replacing the Ribbon
Replacing the ribbon
Using Continuous-feed Paper
Installing the tractor unit
Loading continuous-feed
Installing the paper guide
Setting top of form
Removing the tractor unit
Using Single-sheet Paper
Installing the paper guide
Automatic paper loading
Reloading during printing
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Printing multi-part forms and copies
Operating the Control Panel
Indicator lights
Buttons
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Performing the self test
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Printer
Selection Menus
Choosing from a menu
A quick test
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Identifying Printer Parts
First, see that you have all the parts you need. In addition to this
manual, the printer box should contain the items shown in the
illustration below. The paper feed knob is packed into an indentation in
the white foam material.
Ribbon cartridge
1-2 Setting Up
Paper feed knob
Edge guides-
Identifying Printer Parts
In addition to the items in the box, you need a proper shielded cable to
connect the printer to your computer. Though unlikely, you may also
need an interface board, which is necessary only for those computers
that can’t use the Centronics® parallel interface. Your computer manual
can tell you which cable you need and whether or not you require a
special interface.
Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, make sure it meets the
following requirements:
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The stand must support at least
22.4
lb or 10.2 kg (twice the
weight of the printer).
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The stand must not tilt the printer more than 15 degrees from
horizontal. With a cut sheet feeder, the stand must keep the
printer level.
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If the paper supply is below the printer stand, make sure that
the paper cannot catch on the underside of the stand or on
the stand supports.
l Make sure that the power cord and the interface cable do not
interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure them to a
printer stand support.
Setting Up
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Selecting a Place for the Printer
The main consideration in selecting a good location for the printer is
placing the printer close enough to your computer for
Also remember the following:
Plug the printer into a grounded outlet, and do not use an adapter
plug. Make sure the power switch on the printer’s left side is off
before plugging in
the
printer.
the
cable to reach.
Avoid using electrical outlets
Accidentally turning off a switch
that
are controlled by wall switches.
can
wipe out valuable information
in your computer’s memory and disrupt printing.
Avoid using
an
outlet on the same circuit breaker with any large
electrical machines or appliances. These can cause disruptive power
fluctuations.
Keep your printer and computer away from base units for cordless
telephones.
Protect the printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, and
dust. Make sure that it is not close to a heater or other heat source.
If you are going to use
the
tractor unit and continuous-feed paper, clear
enough space around the printer so that the paper has an unobstructed
path into and out of the printer. There are three common methods of
arranging a printer and continuous-feed paper:
Using a printer stand with the paper stacked behind it. (Because of
the
cable, it is usually best for the paper that feeds into
the
printer to
be stacked somewhat behind the printer instead of directly beneath
it.)
Putting
the
printer on a desk or table and stacking
the
paper behind
the printer.
Using a desk or table as a stand, with the printer near the back edge
and the paper on
1-4 Setting
Up
the
floor or on a shelf.
Installing the Paper Feed Knob
Now that you have decided where to locate your printer, the first step in
setting it up is installing the paper feed knob. Follow these steps:
1.
Locate the paper feed knob, which is packed into an indentation in
the white foam material.
2.
Insert the knob into the hole on the right side of the printer, as
shown below. Gently rotate the knob until it fits over the shaft.
3.
Push the knob in until it is flush with the printer case.
Setting Up 1-5
Installing and Replacing the Ribbon
The printer uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. It is enclosed in
a cartridge that makes ribbon installation and replacement a clean and
easy job.
To install the ribbon, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the lid at the front of the printer by lifting the handles.
Removing the lid enables you to see the print head, which is shown
below.
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CAUTION:
head because moving the print head when the power is on
may damage your printer. Also, if you’ve been using your
printer, be careful not to touch the print head because it
becomes hot during use. Let it cool for a few minutes.
Setting Up
The power must be off when you move the print
installing and Replacing the Ribbon
2.
Move the print head by hand to the center of the printer so that the
other parts of the printer will not get in your way.
3. Grasp the ribbon cartridge by its handle and hold the cartridge so
that the exposed strip of ribbon is facing away from you.
4.
Insert the cartridge by placing the black hooks on each side of the
cartridge into the slots located inside the printer in the right and left
front corners. Push down until the cartridge snaps into place. (See
the illustration below.)
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installing and
5.
Turn the knob on the cartridge in the direction of the arrow to
Replacing the Ribbon
tighten the ribbon. As you turn the knob, see that the ribbon slips
down into its proper place between the print head and the ribbon
guide. You may want to use a pen to direct the ribbon, as shown in
the next illustration.
6. Replace the front lid by inserting its legs into the slots near the front
comers of the printer. Lay the lid down and press to snap it into
place.
Replacing the ribbon
When your printing becomes light and you need to replace the ribbon,
follow these steps:
1.
Remove the front lid.
2. Grasp the ribbon cartridge handle and pull out the cartridge.
3. Follow the ribbon installation instructions above to insert the new
ribbon cartridge.
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Setting Up
Using Continuous-feed Paper
The following section covers use of continuous-feed paper with your
tractor unit. If you plan to use single-sheet paper, skip to the
“Removing the tractor unit” section on page
The tractor unit for the printer allows you to use paper with pin feed
holes along the sides (continuous-feed paper). You can adjust the tractor
unit to accommodate widths of paper ranging from 4 to 10 inches,
including the pin feed holes.
Installing the tractor unit
You need to install the tractor unit each time you wish to load
continuous-feed paper after using single-sheet paper, which can be loaded
only when the tractor unit is removed.
Since your printer comes with the tractor unit installed, simply install the
paper rest by fitting it into the slots along the top edge of the back of the
printer and snapping it into place. (See the bottom illustration on the
following page.) Then see the instructions later in this chapter for loading
continuous-feed paper.
To install the tractor unit, follow these steps:
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1.
If the paper guide is installed, remove it by tipping it toward you and
pulling it out.
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Using Continuous-feed Paper
2.
Pop out the tractor unit slot cover, which is located above the
indicator lights. It may help to use the flat edge of a screwdriver, as
shown on the next page. Store the cover in a safe place while you use
the tractor unit, and replace it when you remove the tractor unit.
3.
Fit the paper rest into the slots along the top edge of the back of the
printer and snap it into place, as shown below.
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Using Continuous-feed Paper
Pull the paper release lever forward. (See the illustration below.) The
4.
double-arrow icon in
front
of the lever marks the position the lever
should be in for using continuous-feed paper (or for releasing paper).
Now install the tractor unit. First, hold the unit so that its black legs
5.
are facing downward, as shown below.
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Using Continuous-feed Paper
In each tractor slot, located at each side of the paper slot, is a peg
6.
that fits into the notch on each of the rear tractor legs. Tilt the
tractor back so that the rear notches fit over these pegs, as shown
below.
Then tilt the unit forward until the front legs snap into place.
7.
Loading continuous-feed paper
Once the tractor unit is installed, load continuous-feed paper as follows:
Make sure that the printer is turned off.
1.
Remove the front lid of the printer.
2.
Move the print head to the center of the printer. Remember, the
3.
printer must be turned off whenever you move the print head. Also,
if you’ve been using the printer, the print head may be hot. Be
careful not to touch it unless you let it cool for a few minutes.
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Using Continuous-feed Paper
4. Using the illustration below as a guide, pull the locking levers on
each side of the pin feed holders forward so you can move the pin
feed holders.
5.
Place the left holder approximately 3/4 of an inch from the far left
position and then push the locking lever back to fasten that holder
into place. Leave the other holder unlocked.
6.
Open the pin feed
covers
as shown below.
7.
Feed the paper into the paper slot. Push and maneuver the paper
through the slot until it comes up between the ribbon guide and the
platen (the black roller).
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Using Continuous-feed Paper
8. Pull the paper up until the top is above the pin feed holders. Fit the
holes along the left edge of the paper over the pins in the left holder,
as shown below, and close the pin feed cover.
9. Fit the right side of the paper into the right holder, moving the holder
as needed to match the width of the paper. Close the second pin feed
cover.
10. Make sure that the paper has no dips or wrinkles, then push the
locking lever back to lock the right holder in place.
Installing the paper guide
Install the paper guide, which is used here as a paper separator, as
described below. Note that the guide is installed in one of two different
positions depending on the type of paper you use. It lies flat when you
use continuous-feed paper, as described here, and sits upright for loading
single-sheet paper.
1.
If the edge guides are not yet in place, install them by hooking the
tab on the back of each guide over the top of the paper guide, as
shown in the illustration on the next page. Snap the bottom of each
guide into place.
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Setting Up
Using
Continuous-feed
Paper
For continuous-feed paper, move the edge guides to the far right and
left positions on the paper guide. You won’t be inserting paper
through the edge guides unless you use single-sheet paper.
2.
Insert the legs of the paper guide into the slots behind the tractor unit,
keeping the guide tilted backward as you do so. (See the illustration
below .)
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Using Continuous-feed Paper
When the legs are in the slots, lean the guide all the way back. The
3.
guide should rest above the paper entering the printer, separating it
from paper exiting the printer.
Setting top of form
Now you are ready to set the top of form position. Follow these steps:
Turn the paper feed knob to advance the paper until the
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perforation between pages is just below the top of the ribbon.
Now replace the front lid.
2.
Your printer should now be set up as shown below.
When you turn on your printer, it remembers this top of form setting
and uses it when any program tells it to move to the top of the next
page. If you later find that your word processing or other application
program prints too high or too low on the page or is printing on the
perforations, check to see that your top of form setting is correct.
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Setting Up
Using Continuous-feed Paper
Once you have set the top of form, each time you finish printing a
document, push the
then push the
ON/OFF LINE
FORM FEED
button to put the printer off-line and
button once to advance the paper one sheet.
This enables you to tear off your just-printed pages and leave the paper
in the correct position to begin the next document.
Note:
Make sure that the front lid is in place whenever you print.
(Always snap the lid shut when replacing the lid.) The front lid
doubles as a paper bail, holding the paper against the platen.
Removing the tractor unit
It is necessary to remove the tractor unit before you use single-sheet
paper. To remove the unit, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the front lid.
2.
Open the pin feed covers and pull the paper off the pins. Then lay
the paper over the front of the printer so you can reach the tractor
feed unit.
3.
Grasp both sides of the tractor unit and gently lift up the front end.
This action unsnaps the front legs of the tractor unit and enables you
to lift off the unit.
4.
Pull the paper guide toward you until it settles into an upright
position for single-sheet paper.
5.
Make sure that the paper release lever is forward, and remove the
paper.
6.
Replace the front lid.
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Using Single-sheet Paper
Before you load single-sheet paper, you must prepare the printer by
installing the paper guide in an upright position. If the tractor unit is
installed, remove it by following the instructions above. After following
those instructions, you can skip the following section on paper guide
installation, except for step 3 on aligning the left edge guide.
Installing the paper guide
Install the paper guide as follows:
1.
If you have not already done so, install the edge guides on the paper
guide by hooking the tab on the back of each guide over the top of
the paper guide, as shown on page l-15. Snap the bottom of each
edge guide into place.
2.
Hold the paper guide upright and insert the legs of the guide into the
slots on either side of the printer, as shown below.
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Paper
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Setting Up
Using Single-sheet Paper
3.
Align the left side of the left edge guide with
the
guide mark
on the
paper guide as shown below. You may later wish to adjust this edge
guide depending on the margin setting in your application program.
Guide
Automatic paper loading
Now you are ready to load single-sheet paper using the printer’s auto
load feature.
To load paper automatically, just follow these steps:
1.
Push back the paper release lever. (See the illustration on
the
previous page.) The single-arrow icon behind the lever marks the
position the lever should be in for loading single-sheet paper.
Turn on the printer.
2.
Make sure that the ON LINE indicator is off. If it is not off, press
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the panel labeled
Adjust the right edge guide to fit the size of the paper.
4.
Slide the paper down through the edge guides until it meets
5.
resistance. Press down on the paper a bit more to make sure
ON/OFF LINE.
that
it is
firmly in place, as shown in the following illustration.
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Up
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Using Single-sheet
6.
Press and release
DRAFT/LINE FEED
top of
the
Paper
page.
the AUTO LOAD
button (the same button as the
button). The paper is automatically loaded to the
7.
Push the
ON/OFF LINE
button so that the printer is ready to print.
Note: Make sure the front lid is in place whenever you print.
(Always snap the lid shut when replacing
the
lid.) The front lid
doubles as a paper bail, holding the paper against the platen.
8.
If the paper is crooked and needs to be reloaded, pull the paper
release lever forward, pull out the paper, push the lever back,
turn the printer off, and reload by beginning again at step 1 in the
“Automatic paper loading” section above. If the paper just requires
minor adjustment, then pull the paper release lever forward, open
the front lid, adjust the paper, and push the lever back. Then
close the front lid.
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Setting Up
Using Single-sheet Paper
Reloading during printing
When you print a document more than one page long using single-sheet
paper, there are two ways your software can enable you to load a new
sheet at the end of a page:
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If your software sends characters in a continuous stream, the printer
stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the paper. When this
happens, the
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If your software handles printing page by page, it probably stops
ON
LINE light goes off automatically.
sending characters at the end of a page and prompts you to insert
more paper’. In this case, the
the first thing you should do is press the
ON LINE
light may remain on. If it does,
ON/OFF LINE
button once to
turn it off.
Once the
ON LINE
light is off, remove the sheet that has just been printed
and load a new sheet in the same way as before.
Printing multi-part forms and copies
If you wish to print multi-part forms or carbon copies, use no more than
three sheets or parts at a time, with a total thickness of no more than
0.01
inches. The factory setting for the paper thickness lever, located
inside the front lid on the left side, accommodates both single sheets and
multiple forms. There is no need to adjust the lever.
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Operating the Control Panel
Now that your paper is loaded, it is time to see what the indicators and
buttons on the control panel do. First, see that the power switch on the
left side of the printer is on. Then take a look at the control panel. (See
the following illustration.)
- POWER
- READY
- PAPER OUT
There are four indicator lights and three buttons on the control panel.
Indicator lights
The indicator lights give you information on the printer’s status:
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The
POWER
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The
READY
light glows green when the power is on.
light glows green when the printer is ready to receive
data. This light flickers somewhat during printing.
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