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Users Guide
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 this 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 users
authority to operate the equipment.
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61.
Note: To find the right lines-per-page setting for paper that is
not 8, X 11, create a test document using your application
program. Set your top and bottom margins to 0 and then create
a file of numbered lines from 1 to 66. When you print your file,
notice the last number printed on the first page. This is your
maximum lines-per-page setting.
3. If your program doesnt have a lines-per-page setting, try
decreasing the top margin or increasing the bottom margin, or
both, until you get the results you want.
4. You can also try adjusting the form length setting. For a
standard 8, X ll-inch page, try setting the form length at 10
inches.
5.
Some programs also let you indicate whether you are using
single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you choose single
sheets.
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Customer
Relations.
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
2.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7.
Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that
the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into
the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged
into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through
cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
12. Except as specifically explained in the Users Manual, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing
those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product 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 product to normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.
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Introduction
Features ........................................................................................
Options ........................................................................................
Finding Your Way Around.. ......................................................
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................................................
Name of the Parts.. .....................................................................
1
2
2
3
4
Chapter
Setting
Up
the
Printer
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-5
1-10
1-13
1-14
Chapter
2-1
Paper
Handling
2-2
2-4
2-7
2-8
2-10
Chapter
3-1
Using
the
Printer
3-2
3-5
3-9
3-11
3-12
Chapter
4-1
Using
the
Printer
Options
Chapter
Maintenance
5-1
Chapter
Troubleshooting
6-1
Problems and Solutions .......................................................... 6-2
Power Supply .......................................................................... 6-3
Printing.. ................................................................................... 6-4
Paper Handling ....................................................................... 6-8
Options .................................................................................... 6-10
Chapter
Technical
Specification
Chapter
Command
7-1
7-2
7-7
7-10
Summary
8-1
Using the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Appendix
A-1
Glossary
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GL-1
Introduction
Your new Epson 9-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact
design and high performance with a wide range of features.
Features
In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you
have come to expect from Epson printers, your printer offers the
following:
Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.
Fast draft printing of up to 240 characters per second at 12 cpi.
Two built-in Near Letter Quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif)
for producing high-quality documents.
A convenient control panel design that allows direct selection
of fonts, as well as a choice of normal or condensed printing.
The SmartPark T M paper handling system that lets you use
single sheets of paper without removing continuous paper,
eliminates paper waste with short tear-off, and allows easy and
accurate paper alignment.
Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P commands used by the
LX-800.
A micro-adjustment feature that allows you to feed the paper
forward or backward to finely adjust the paper loading and
short tear-off positions.
Thirteen international character sets, an italic character table,
and the five PC character tables.
Introduction 1
Introduction
Options
You may choose a cut-sheet feeder, a pull tractor unit, or a roll
paper holder to enhance use of your printer. For detailed
information on these options, see Chapter 4.
Interface Boards
Optional interface boards are available to supplement the
printers built-in parallel interface. Guidelines for choosing the
right interface are given in Chapter 4.
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction 3
Introduction
release
printer
control panel
ribbon cartridge
AC inlet
Introduction
Chapter 1
1-5
1-5
1-6
1-9
1-10
1-10
1-10
l-l
printer
paper guide
power cable
1-2
Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer
cable to reach.
1-3
1-4
1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printers side and rotate it
slowly until it slips onto the shaft.
2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer
case.
1-5
1. Raise the printer cover to the upright position. Then lift the
cover up and off.
2.
1-6
Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Then open
the paper tension unit cover.
3.
down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the
slots.
1-7
5.
6.
Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it
moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or
creased.
1-8
1-9
2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the
power rating required by the printer matches that of your
electrical outlet.
4.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and then push the
paper release lever back to the single-sheet position.
2. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or FORM
FEED button (NLQ mode), turn on the printer. The POWER and
PAPER OUT lights come on.
1-10
3.
Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide
mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of
1-11
Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. The test prints
list of DIP switch settings first, followed by a series of
characters.
7.
The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press
the ON LINE button. When you wish to stop the test, press the
ON LINE button.
To end the self test, be sure the printer is not printing. Press
the LOAD/EJECT or LINE FEED button to eject the paper. Then
turn off the printer.
1-12
Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off.
Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. Then
squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on
either side of the connector.
Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is a
ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the
ground connector at the back of the computer.)
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LX-810/850
LX-800
LX-86
LX-80
FX-850
FX-86e
EX-800
FX-85
FX-80+
FX-80
If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available on
the following list: LX, FX, EX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard
printer, Draft printer.
To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to
choose a program with one of the LX printers on its menu. If your
program does not list one of these printers, contact the software
manufacturer to see if an update is available.
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Chapter 2
Paper Handling
Using Single Sheets ................................................................
Loading the paper ...............................................................
Printing multiple-page documents.. ..................................
2-2
2-2
2-3
2-4
Using Continuous Paper ........................................................
Positioning y o u r continuous p a p e r supply.. .................... 2-4
Loading continuous paper.. ................................................ 2-4
Adjusting t h e Loading Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets.. .......... 2-8
Switching t o single sheets.. ................................................ 2-8
Switching back t o continuous p a p e r ................................ 2 - 9
Printing o n Special Paper.. .....................................................
T h e paper-thickness lever.. ................................................
Multi-part forms.. ...............................................................
Labels ....................................................................................
Envelope.. .............................................................................
2-10
2-10
2-11
2-11
2-12
Turn off the printer; then place the paper guide in the upright
position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.
2.
Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on.
3.
Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide
mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the paper
width.
2-2
Paper Handling
4.
Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets
resistance.
Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, remove the
paper and re-insert it more firmly. Then press the LOAD/EJECT
button again.
To eject the paper, set the printer off line (by pressing the ON LINE
button) and then press the FORM FEED button.
Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in
the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer.
Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper
guide and pull the paper-release lever forward to the
continuous paper position.
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Paper Handling
3.
5.
Open both sprocket covers. Fit the first three holes in the
paper over the pins of both sprockets.
Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on.
2-6
Paper Handling
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on and that paper (single
sheet or continuous) is ready for loading.
2.
3.
Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the
LINE FEED button to feed the paper backward. When you have
set the desired loading position, you can begin printing; the ON
LINE light automatically stops blinking.
Note: You can use the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons to
adjust the loading position only while the ON LINE light is
blinking.
4.
5.
Stand the paper guide upright and move the left edge guide so
that it locks in place next to the guide mark.
6.
Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of the paper.
Then, slide the paper down between the edge guides until it
meets resistance.
7.
Press the LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the singlesheet paper to the loading position. Then, press the ON LINE
button to set the printer on line.
2-8
Paper Handling
Make sure that the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off
line.
2.
Slide the edge guides together so that they meet at the center
of the papers width.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Paper Handling
Paper type
Ordinary paper (single sheet or continuous)
Thin paper
2
3
Labels
Envelopes
Air mail
Plain
Bond (20 lb)
Bond (24 lb)
4 or 5
6
6
7
Multi-part forms
With the pull-tractor installed, your printer can print on
continuous multi-part forms of up to three parts (including the
original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper
position using the table above.
Labels
When printing labels, always choose the type mounted on a
continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with a
tractor.
CAUTION:
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Paper Handling
2-11
Envelope
You can load envelopes just like single-sheet paper. However, you
should pay attention to the special considerations below:
LOAD/EJECT
Note:
Always set the paper-thickness lever to the position
indicated for envelopes in the paper-thickness lever section
in this chapter.
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Paper Handling
Chapter 3
3- 2
3-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-5
3-6
3-7
3-1
Lights
POWER (green)
Buttons
ON LINE
3-2
FORM FEED
When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a
single sheet of paper or to advance continuous paper to the
top of the next page.
LINE FEED
When the printer is off line and paper is loaded, press this
button to feed the paper one line, or hold it down to feed
paper continuously.
LOAD/EJECT
Use this button to feed the paper to the loading position or
to eject paper that is already loaded. The printer ejects
paper forward if the paper release lever is set to the singlesheet position; it ejects paper backward (removes it from
the paper path) if the release lever is set to the continuouspaper position.
SelecType
When the printer is on line, you use the FORM FEED, LINE FEED, and
LOAD/EJECT buttons to select the printers built-in character fonts.
NLQ
Press this button to select the NLQ Roman and NLQ Sans
Serif fonts. When you select Roman, the printer beeps
twice. When you select Sans Serif, the printer beeps three
times.
DRAFT
Press this button to select draft printing. When you select
draft printing, the printer beeps once.
CONDENSED
Press this button to select or deselect the condensed mode.
The printer beeps once when you select the condensed
mode and beeps twice when you deselect it. In the
condensed mode all characters are approximately 60% of
their normal width.
Note: You cannot select the condensed mode while using the
Roman or Sans Serif NLQ fonts.
Micro-adjustment:
Data dump:
3-4
The new DIP switch settings take effect when the printer is turned
on.
See Table 1
See Table 2
characters and
DIP Switch 2
ON
OFF
Invalid
Valid
2-1
Short tear-off
2-2
ON
OFF
2-3
Skip-over-perforation
ON
OFF
2-4
ON
OFF
SW1-4
11 inches
OFF
OFF
12 inches
ON
OFF
8.5 inches
OFF
ON
11.7 inches
ON
ON
Page length
3-6
Character spacing
DIP switch 1-1 controls the character spacing. If this switch is off,
the printer prints with character spacing of 10 cpi (characters per
inch); if it is on, the printer prints with character spacing of 12 cpi.
Page length
DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4 control the page length. You can select a
page length of 216 mm (8.5 inches), 279 mm (11 inches), 296 mm
(11.7 inches), or 305 mm (12 inches).
Short tear-off
When you are finished printing (when the printer receives a full
page of data or a form feed and then no more data for three
seconds), this feature automatically feeds the perforation of
continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that
you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the
paper feeds backward to the loading position. To use this feature,
set DIP switch 2-1 to off and load continuous paper. Moving the
paper release lever to the single-sheet position disables the short
tear-off function.
Make sure that the short tear-off feature is turned on and that
the paper is in the short tear-off position.
2.
Press and hold the ON LINE button until the printer beeps
once and the ON LINE light begins blinking.
3.
Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the
LINE FEED button to feed it backward.
When you resume printing, the ON LINE light stops blinking and
the printer remembers the new tear-off position even after you
turn off the power.
Skip-over-perforation
If DIP switch 2-3 is on when you are using continuous paper, the
printer leaves a 25.4-mm (one-inch) space between the last line on
one page and the first line on the next page so that the printer can
skip over the perforation. Because most application programs take
care of the top and bottom margins do not turn on skip-overperforation unless your program does not provide these margins.
3-8
Selecting Typestyles
You can produce a wide range of typestyles by combining different
character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You can select
typestyles using the SelecType feature on your control panel, the
DIP switches, or software commands.
Character fonts
The printer has three fonts: draft, NLQ Roman, and NLQ Sans
Serif. The draft font uses fewer dots per character to allow highspeed printing, which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing
work.
NLQ Roman and NLQ Sans Serif are Near Letter Quality fonts.
Near Letter Quality produces nicely formed characters suitable for
most documentation needs.
To select the draft font, press the DRAFT (LINE FEED) button when
the printer is on line. When you select the draft font, the beeper
sounds once.
To select the NLQ font, press the NLQ (FORM FEED) button when
the printer is on line. When you select the NLQ Roman font, the
printer beeps two times. When you select the NLQ Sans Serif font,
the printer beeps three times.
3-9
Selecting Typestyles
Epson Roman
Condensed mode
You can use the condensed mode to change the character size. In
the condensed mode, characters are approximately 60% of the
width of normal characters. You can condense both 10 and 12 cpi
in draft mode but not NLQ.
To select or cancel condensed mode, press the CONDENSED
(LOAD/EJECT) button when the printer is on line. When you select
the condensed mode, the printer beeps once. When you cancel the
condensed mode, the printer beeps twice.
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3-11
Note:
To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the
3-12
printer. Then change the DIP switch and turn the printer
back on.
Use of the ESC 6 or ESC 7 commands lets you select
whether to print hex codes 90 to 9E and FF as characters
(ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).
Chapter 4
4-9
4-9
4-10
4-12
4-14
4-14
4-15
4-16
Interface Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1 7
Installing an interface board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1 7
4-1
Cut-Sheet Feeder
The optional cut-sheet feeder (C806121) makes it possible to handle
single-sheet paper more easily and more efficiently. It feeds up to 150
sheets of standard bond paper into the printer automatically.
Make sure that the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide
and printer cover. If the pull tractor is installed, remove it.
2.
3.
4-2
Cut-Sheet Feeder
Hold the assembled cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit its
notches over the pins of the printer.
Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2
to on.
4-3
Cut-Sheet Feeder
Paper handling
1.
Pull the left and right rear tabs on the cut-sheet feeder forward
until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper
loading.
2.
Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide
aligns with the arrow on the front panel. Next, slide the right
3.
Take a stack of paper and fan it. Tap the side and bottom of
the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
4-4
Cut-Sheet Feeder
4.
Insert the paper along the left paper guide. Then adjust the
right paper guide to match the paper width. Make sure that the
paper can move freely up and down.
5.
Push the rear tabs on both paper guides backward to clamp the
paper against the guide rollers.
Note: Run the self test in the cut-sheet feeder mode. The
printer counts the number of lines on the page in l/6-inch line
spacing and prints out this number at the bottom of the first
test page. Use this number to set the lines-per-page with your
software.
4-5
Cut-Sheet Feeder
If any single sheets are in the printer, press the ON LINE button
to set the printer off line, then press the LOAD/EJECT button to
eject.
4-6
Cut-Sheet Feeder
2.
Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left
paper guide, then slide the sheet into the printer path until you
feel resistance.
4-7
Cut-Sheet Feeder
Turn off the printer. If any paper remains in the bin, remove it.
4.
Separate the cut-sheet feeder cover from the printer cover and
replace the back half of the printer cover.
Turn off the cut-sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2
to off.
Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder in its original box
and packing materials.
4-8
Pull Tractor
The optional pull tractor (C800061) provides optimum continuous
paper handling and is especially useful with continuous multi-part
forms and labels. For best results, use the pull tractor along with
the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Do not use
short tear-off with the pull tractor.
Turn off the printer. Then remove the printer cover and paper
guide.
Fit the tractor units rear notches over the rear mounting pins
of the printer. Then tilt the tractor unit forward until its front
latches lock onto the printers front mounting pins.
4-9
Pull Tractor
Paper handling
1.
2.
3.
Open the pull tractor sprocket covers and release the sprocket
units by pulling the sprocket locks forward.
5.
6.
Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket
units, and then close the sprocket covers.
4-10
Pull Tractor
7.
If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins, press on
the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until
the paper fits properly.
8.
4-11
Pull Tractor
10. Attach the tractor cover to the front half of the printer cover.
11. Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so
that they meet at about the center of the papers width.
12. Install the pull tractor cover and press the ON LINE button to set
the printer on line.
While the pull tractor can be used in combination with
push tractor as described above, the pull tractor can also
by itself. Instead of setting the paper on the pins of the
tractor, simply insert it through the same paper path as
use with single-sheet paper.
the built-in
be used
push
you would
2.
Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then press
the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds
backward out of the printer to the standby position. (The
PAPER OUT light comes on.)
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Pull Tractor
3.
4.
Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit b a c k
until the front notches of the unit are free.
7. Separate the tractor cover from the printer cover and replace
the clear plastic half of the printer cover.
8.
Install the paper guide and printer cover. Push the paper release
lever to the single-sheet position.
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4-14
Paper handling
1.
Turn off the printer. Then push the paper-release lever to the
single-sheet position.
2.
3.
Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the
paper roll.
4.
Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Orient
the roll so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then
turn on the printer.
5.
Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path
guide and insert it into the printer path until you feel
resistance.
4-15
7.
Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so
that they meet at about the center of the papers width. Press
the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.
Note: To tear off paper after printing, set the printer off line,
press the LINE FEED button to advance the paper, then tear off
the paper against the tear-off edge of the printer cover.
Cut across the paper behind the point where it feeds into the
printer. Then use the LOAD/EJECT button to eject any paper
remaining in the printer.
Lift up the printer and separate the roll-paper holder from the
printer.
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Interface Boards
A number of optional interfaces are available. Serial interfaces are
available if your computer is not equipped with a parallel interface
or if you need an interface that conforms to the Current Loop
standard. An IEEE-488 interface offers standardized connection,
trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers,
printers, and other devices on the same line so that they may share
data freely.
Here is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your
printer. Note that some of these interfaces may not be available in
your country or region.
Interface number
Name
#8143
New Serial interface
Intelligent serial interface
# 8148
Intelligent IEEE-488 interface
# 8165
To learn more about interfaces, contact your Epson dealer.
Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper
guide.
4-17
Interface Boards
5. To remove the upper case, first position the printer so that its
front extends slightly over the edge of a table, allowing access
to the openings on the front of the underside of the printer.
4-18
Interface Boards
6.
7.
Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat
cable attached to the control panel.
4-19
Interface Boards
9.
Tilt the upper case backward; then remove it from the printer.
4-20
Interface Boards
FG wire attached
4-21
Interface Boards
FG wire attached
4-22
Interface Boards
Note: If you have the #8143 interface board, you can select
baud rates from 75 to 9600 BPS (Bits Per Second). (Make sure
you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers in
the #8143 interface manual.)
5. Reattach the upper case as described next.
Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lower
case; then partially lower the upper case.
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Interface Boards
3. Close the upper case. Press down on the front of the case until
it locks into place.
4. Reattach the push feed tractor.
5. Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper tension unit cover, and
platen knob.
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Chapter 5
Maintenance
Cleaning t h e Printer ...........................................................................
5-2
5-3
T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e Printer ....................................................................
5-4
Maintenance 5-1
Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the
paper guide or, if it is installed, the cut-sheet feeder.
2.
Use a soft brush to carefully clear away all dust and dirt.
3.
CAUTION:
5-2
Maintenance
Maintenance 5-3
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box.
5-4
Maintenance
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Problems and Solutions .................................................................. 6-2
................................................................................. 6-3
Power Supply
Printing
........................................................................................... 6-4
P a p e r Handling
Options
............................................................................ 6-8
....................................................................................... 6-10
Troubleshooting 6-1
Power supply
See 6-3.
Printing
See
See
See
See
See
6-4.
6-5.
6-5.
6-5.
6-6.
Paper handling
See 6-8.
See 6-9.
Options
6-2
Troubleshooting
See 6-10
See 6-11
See 6-11
See 6-13
See 6-15
Power Supply
This section supplies solutions for possible power supply problems.
The POWER light comes on briefly and then goes off. The
light stays off even when the power is turned on again.
Check that the printers 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 cable to an electrical outlet.
Troubleshooting 6-3
Printing
This section supplies solutions for possible printing problems.
6-4
Troubleshooting
Printing
The
printout
is
faint.
Troubleshooting 6-5
Printing
international
DIP switch
in Chapter 3.
or your cable may
All
the
text
is
printed
on
the
same
line.
6-6
Troubleshooting
Printing
If the printer still does not print correctly, try the self test
described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer
is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the
software, or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your
dealer or a qualified service person.
Troubleshooting 6-7
Paper Handling
The following section guides you through problems in handling
single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems
using the optional cut-sheet feeder, see the section on options
starting on 6-10.
1.
If possible, specify single-sheet paper with your application
software.
Use your application software to reduce or eliminate the top
margin and reduce the page length.
When you press the LOAD/EJECT button, the platen does not
rotate and paper does not feed.
If the ON LINE light is on, press the ON LINE button once to
set the printer off line.
6-8
Troubleshooting
Paper Handling
7-3.
7-3.
Troubleshooting 6-9
Options
This section describes problems you may encounter while using an
option with your printer.
When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed
properly.
6-10
Troubleshooting
Options
Troubleshooting
6-11
Options
Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper
does not feed properly.
When you press the FORM FEED or LINE FEED button, the
platen does not rotate and paper does not feed.
The printer may be on line. Before using the control panel
buttons to feed paper, always set the printer off line.
6-12
Troubleshooting
Options
Troubleshooting
6-13
Options
With the roll paper holder, paper does not feed properly.
When you press the LOAD/EJECT button, the platen does not
rotate and paper does not feed.
You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on
line (ON LINE light is on). Press the ON LINE button once to
set the printer off line; then feed the paper. After feeding
the paper, press the ON LINE button again to set the printer
on line.
6-14
Troubleshooting
Options
The printer does not print or the printout is not what you
expected.
The interface board may be loose or not properly
connected. Check that the interface board is correctly
inserted into the connector on the main board.
You may not be using the correct interface. Check the
specifications to make sure that you can use the interface
with this printer.
You may not be using the correct cable. Make sure that the
cable matches the specifications of the interface.
The DIP switches or jumpers on the interface board may
not be set correctly.
The computer and interface settings may not match. Match
the settings for each condition.
Troubleshooting
6-15
Chapter 7
Technical Specification
Printer Specifications.. ............................................................
Printing .................................................................................
Paper .....................................................................................
Mechanical.. .........................................................................
Electrical.. .............................................................................
Environmental........................................................................
7-2
7-2
7-3
7-5
7-6
7-6
7-7
7-7
7-9
Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Printer Specifications
Printing
Print method:
Print speed:
intermittent feeding.
Printable columns: 80 characters at 10 cpi
96 characters at 12 cpi
4KB
Character fonts:
Draft
Epson NLQ Roman
Epson NLQ Sans Serif
7-2
Technical Specification
Printer Specifications
Paper
Paper width:
Single sheet
182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches)
Continuous paper (including multi-part
forms)
101 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches)
Labels (continuous only)
63.5 X 23.8 mm (2 l/2 X 15/16
inches) minimum
Paper length:
Single sheet
364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum
Printable area:
Single sheet and Roll paper
8.5 mm (0.33") or more
* 5 0 m m ( 1 . 9 7 " ) o r more
3 mm (0.12)
3 mm (O.12")
o r m o r e
or more
Printable area
*Roll paper
Printer Specifications
Continuous paper
9 mm (0.35")
2.2 mm ( 0 . 8 7 " )
or more
3 mm (0.12")
or more
Paper thickness:
Single sheet
0.065 to 0.140 mm (0.0025
Continuous paper
0.065 to 0.250 mm (0.0025
Roll paper
0.070 to 0.090 mm (0.0028
Envelope
0.160 to 0.520 mm (0.0063
Label
0.160 to 0.190 mm (0.0063
including the base sheet)
7-4
Technical Specification
to 0.0055)
to 0.0098")
to 0.0035)
to 0.0197)
to 0.0075
Printer Specifications
Paper weight:
Single sheet
52 g/m2 to 90 g/m2 (14 lb to 24 lb)
Continuous paper
52 g/m2 to 82 g/m2 (14 lb to 22 lb)
Multi-part forms
[45 g/m 2 to 58 g/m 2 ] X N
([12 lb to 15 lb] X N)
N 3
Roll paper
52 g/m 2 to 64 g/m 2
(14 lb to 17 lb)
Envelope
45 g/m 2 to 90 g/m 2
(12 lb to 24 lb)
Mechanical
Paper-feed methods:
Ribbon:
Friction
Push tractor
Pull tractor (optional)
Cut-sheet feeder (optional)
Roll-paper holder (optional)
Black ribbon cartridge #8750
Life expectancy at 14 dots/character:
3 million characters
Printer Specifications
MCBF:
MTBF:
Electrical
Input voltage range:
Power consumption:
Insulation
resistance:
Dielectric strength
(between AC line and
chassis):
Environmental
Temperature:
Humidity:
7-6
Technical Specification
Interface Specifications
Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface.
Return
Pin
Signal
Direction
19
STROBE
IN
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
DATA 1
DATA 2
DATA 3
DATA 4
DATA 5
DATA 6
DATA 7
DATA 8
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
10
28
ACKNLG
OUT
11
29
BUSY
OUT
Description
Interface Specifications
7-8
Technical Specification
Interface Specifications
Interface timing
The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.
BUSY
ACKNLG
DATA
STROBE
Initialization
There are two ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to
a fixed set of conditions).
Hardware initialization
Software initialization
Default settings
The table below shows the default conditions that become
effective when the printer is initialized.
Item
Default condition
Page length
Canceled
Line spacing
1/6 inch
Cleared
Font selection
Canceled
Hardware: cleared
Software: deselected only
7-10
Technical Specification
Chapter 8
Command Summary
U s i n g t h e C o m m a n d Summary ........................................................ 8 - 2
C o m m a n d s A r r a n g e d b y Topic.. .......................................................
Printer operation.. ...........................................................................
D a t a control.. ...................................................................................
Vertical m o t i o n ...............................................................................
Horizontal motion.. .........................................................................
Overall p r i n t i n g style.. ...................................................................
Print size a n d character w i d t h ......................................................
Print enhancement.. ........................................................................
W o r d processing .............................................................................
Character tables ..............................................................................
U s e r - d e f i n e d characters.. ................................................................
Graphics.. .........................................................................................
8-3
8-3
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-6
8-7
8-8
8-8
8-9
8-9
8-2
Command Summary
ESC @
64
40
Initialize Printer
DC1
17
11
Select Printer
DC3
19
13
Deselect Printer
ESC s 1/0
115
73
ESC <
60
3C
ESC U 1/O
85
55
ESC 8
56
38
ESC 9
57
39
ESC EM n
25
19
07
Beeper
Data control
ASCII
CR
13
OD
Carriage Return
ASCII
Dec.
Hex. Description
CAN
24
18
Cancel Line
DEL
127
7F
Delete Character
Vertical motion
ASCII
FF
12
oC
Form Feed
ESC C n
67
43
ESC C o n
67
43
ESC N n
78
4E
Set Skip-Over-Perforation
n = no. of lines (l-127)
ESC O
79
4F
Cancel Skip-Over-Perforation
LF
10
OA
Line Feed
ESC o
48
30
ESC 1
49
31
ESC 2
50
32
ESC 3 n
51
33
ESC A n
65
41
ESC J n
74
4A
VT
11
OB
Tab Vertically
8-4
Command Summary
ASCII
42
ESC b c nn 98
62
ESC / c
2F
ESC
nn
66
47
Horizontal motion
ASCII
ESC 1 n
108
6C
ESC Q n
81
51
BS
08
Backspace
ESC e 0 n
101
65
ESC e 1 n
101
65
ESC f 0 n
102
66
ESC f 1 n
102
66
Vertical Skip
n = number of lines to skip
ASCII
HT
09
Tab Horizontally
ESC D nn
68
44
ESC x n
120
78
ESC k n
107
6B
ESC ! n
33
21
Master Select
To find the value of n, add together
the numbers of the typestyles you
want to combine from the list below:
10 cpi: 0 decimal, 0 0 h e x
12 cpi: 1, 01
condensed: 4, 04
emphasized: 8, 08
double-strike: 16, 1 0
double-width: 32, 2 0
italics: 64, 40
underline: 128, 80
ESC P
80
8-6
50
Command Summary
Select 10 cpi
ASCII
ESC M
77
4D
Select 12 cpi
SI
15
OF
ESC SI
15
OF
DC2
18
12
s o
14
OE
ESC So
14
OE
DC4
20
14
ESC W 1/O 87
57
Print enhancement
ASCII
Dec.
Hex.
Description
ESC E
69
45
ESC F
70
46
ESC G
71
47
ESC H
72
48
ESC So
83
53
ESC S1
83
53
ESC T
84
54
ESC 4
52
34
ESC 5
53
35
ESC-l/o
45
2D
Command Summary 8 - 7
Word processing
ASCII
ESC a n
97
61
NLQ Justification
0:Left justification
1:Centering
2:Right justification
3:Full justification
Character tables
ASCII
ESC t n
116
74
0:Italic
l:Graphics
ESC
82
52
ESC 6
54
36
ESC 7
55
37
8-8
Command Summary
User-defined characters
Dec. Hex. Description
ASCII
ESC
ESC:
ESC
&
On
nn
38
26
58
3A
O/l
37
25
Graphics
ASCII
ESCKn1 n275 4B
ESCLn1
n276 4C
ESCY n1 n289
59
ASCII
ESCZnl
n2
E S C * m n 1 n 2
Dec.
Hex. Description
90
5A
Select Quadruple-Density
Graphics Mode
Total columns = n1 + (n2 X 256)
4 2 2 A
Option
Horiz. density
(dots/in.)
Single-density
ESC K
60
Double-density
ESC L
120
High-speed double-density*
ESC Y
120
Quadruple-density*
ESC Z
240
CRT I
none
80
Plotter (1: 1)
none
72
CRT II
none
63
3F
ESC A m nl n2 94
5E
ESC ? s n2
8-10
Command Summary
Appendix
Character Tables ....................................................................
Italic character table.. .........................................................
Graphics character tables ..................................................
A-2
A-2
A-3
Appendix A- 1
Character Tables
These character tables are selected by setting DIP switches 1-5,
1-6, l-7, and l-8, or using the ESC t software command. For the
graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands
let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are characters (ESC 6) or
control codes (ESC 7).
A-2
Appendix
Character Tables
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
PC 850 (Multilingual)
CODE
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Appendix A-3
Character Tables
PC 860 (Portugal)
PC 863 (Canada-French)
-
A-4
Appendix
Character Tables
PC 865 (Norway)
Appendix A-5
Glossary
The following definitions apply specifically to printers.
ASCII
Contraction of American Standard Code for Information
Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical
codes to letters and symbols.
baud rate
A measure of the speed of data transmission. Usually expressed in
bits per second or bps.
bidirectional printing
Printing in which the print head alternates printing a line from left
to right with printing from right to left. This increases the overall
printing speed because the head prints in both directions.
character set
A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you
with the characters used in a particular language.
character table
A portion of the printers standard ASCII character set that can be
used for either graphic symbols or italic characters.
Glossary
GL-1
data dump
A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause
of communication problems between the printer and the computer.
When the printer is in data dump mode, it prints each code it
receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII form. Also called hex
dump.
default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned
on, reset, or initialized.
DIP switches
Small switches in the printer that control various printer functions
and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or
initialized. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package.
dot matrix
A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by
a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
double-height printing
Printing in which each character is twice as tall as normal.
double-strike printing
A way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printed
twice.
double-width printing
Printing in which each character is twice as wide as normal.
draft
One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses
less dots per character for faster printing.
GL-2
Glossary
emphasized printing
A way of producing darker characters. Each character of a line is
printed in two passes of the print head; the second time, the dots
are printed slightly to the right of the original dots.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of
commands lets you perform software control of your printer from
your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported
by most applications software for personal computers.
font
A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
form feed
Refers to both a control code and a panel button that advances the
paper to the top of the next page.
initialize
To establish the initial default status of the printer by turning the
printer on or by sending an INIT signal.
interface
The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel
interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and serial
interface transmits data one bit at a time.
line feed
Both a control code and a panel button that advances the paper
one line space.
Glossary
GL-3
on line
When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the
computer connected to it. The ON LINE button controls the printers
on line/off line status.
reset
To return a printer to its defaults, either by a command, an INIT
signal, or by turning the printer off and on.
top of form
The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first
printable line. The printer feeds the paper to this position when it
loads the paper.
unidirectional printing
Printing in one direction only. Allows more precise vertical
alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing
graphics.
user-defined characters
Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user.
Also known as downloaded characters.
GL-4
Glossary
Index
Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a
specific command, see Chapter 8.
Application software
setting up, 1-14
Auto line feed, 3-7
B
Buttons, control panel, 3-3
C
3-11
E
Edge guides, 1-11, 2-3
3-1314,A-25
Cleaning printer, 5-2
Command summary,
B-110
Condensed mode, 3-11
Connecting printer, 1-13
Continuous-feed paper,
F
Fonts, 3-10
draft, 3-10
Roman, 3-11
Sans Serif, 3-11
selecting, 3-4, 3-10-11
FORM FEED button, l-l0,
2-510
loading, 2-57
top of form, 2-8
Control panel, 3-2-5
buttons, 3-3
lights, 3-2
Cut-sheet feeder, 3-7
installing, 4-24
paper handling, 4-46
removing, 4-7
3-13,A-35
Index
IN-1
Initialization, 7-10
Input buffer, 7-2
Interface boards
installing, 4-1726
types, 4-17
Interface specifications,
7-710
International character set,
selecting, 3-12
International character
sets, 3-78, 3-12
Italic character table, 3-7,
3-13, A-2
L
LINE FEED button, 1-10,
4-6
P
Page length, 3-8
Paper, 1-10
loading, 1-1012, 2-4,
7-5
special, 2-1112
switching between
continuous and single
sheet, 2-9
Paper guide, 1-9
attaching, 1-9
continuous-feed paper,
1-9, 2-5
single sheet paper, 2-2
PAPER OUT light, 2-2,
3-2
Paper-release lever, 2-2,
2-5, 4-2
Micro-adjustment, 3-5
Multi-part forms, 2-12, 7-5
N
Near Letter Quality fonts,
3-1011
Near Letter Quality mode,
1-10
IN-2
Index
Paper-thickness lever,
2-1112
Parallel interface, 1-13
connecting, 1-13
s peci f i c a t i o n s , 7 -7 1 0
Platen knob, 1-5
POWER light, 2-2, 3-2
Print direction, 7-2
Print head, 7-6
Print speed, 7-2
R
Ribbon cartridge
installing, 1-58
replacing, 5-3
specifications, 7-5
Roll paper holder
installing, 4-14
paper handling, 4-15-16
removing, 4-16
s
SelecType, 3-4, 3-10
Self test, 1-1012, 3-5
Short tear off, 3-9
Single-sheet paper, 2-4
loading, 2-24
Skip-over-perforation, 3-7,
3-9
Special paper
printing on, 2-1112
Speci f i cat i o n s , 7 -2 -1 0
Sprocket units, 2-5
T
Technical specifications,
7-210
Testing printer, 1-1012
Top-of-form position, 2-8
Tractor unit, 2-5
Transporting printer, 5-4
Troubleshooting, 6-215
Typestyles, see Fonts
U
Unpacking printer, 1-2
V
Voltage, 7-6
Z
Zero
shape of, 3-7
Index
IN-3
KEY FEATURES
Fast 240 CPS Draft Print Speed Capability
Exclusive SelecType Control Panel
Three Resident Fonts With Multiple Style Variations
Graphics Capability
Short Form Tear-Off
Built-In 4K Buffer
Epson Advanced Paper Handling
Micro-Adjustment Paper Feed
Epson Two-Year Limited Warranty
Printed in
Japan 91.09-2