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User’s Guide Update
Please update your User’s Guide with the following information.
These page-length settings have been added to your printer:
5.5, 7, 17, 14, 8, 6, 4, 3.5, and 3 inches.
See “Default-Setting Mode” in Chapter 3 for the groups of
available printer features. The page length feature has been
deleted from Group 1 and now appears in a new group
(Group 1 Extension). See the following table for a complete
list of Group 1 Extension settings.
Group 1 Extension Settings
Page length
11, 12, 8.5, 70/6(A4), 5.5, 7, 17, 14, 8, 6, 4,
3.5, and 3 inches
Changing Group 1 Extension default settings
1.
Make sure the printer is turned off.
2.
To enter the Group 1 Extension default-setting mode, turn
on the printer while you hold down the FONT and
PAPER FEED
buttons. The printer beeps once.
3.
Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer then
automatically loads the paper and prints a quick
reference.
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Page 1 - User’s Guide Update

User’s Guide UpdatePlease update your User’s Guide with the following information.These page-length settings have been added to your printer:5.5, 7, 1

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Tips for Printing on Single SheetsThere are a few things you should know about printing on singlesheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print

Page 3 - FCC Compliance Statement

Roll Paper Holder6. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shownbelow. The positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer fit intothe

Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions

Roll Paper Holder3.Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across.4.Insert the roll paper holder shaft into the center of the paper rollas sho

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Roll Paper Holder5.Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Orient theroll so paper feeds off the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the

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Roll Paper Holder7.Install the paper guide as a separator.You are now ready to print. When you finish printing, press thePAPER FEED button to advance

Page 7 - For United Kingdom Users

Interface CardsYou can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’sbuilt-in parallel interface.The Epson interfaces below are compatible

Page 8 - Important:

Interface Cards2.Remove the screws from the shield plate and remove it.3.Insert the interface card into the slots on both sides of theinterface compar

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The C823051/C823061 serial interface cardIf you are using an optional interface, you may need to alter thecommunications protocol of the printer or co

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Front Sheet GuideThe optional front sheet guide fits inside the front of the printer.It handles single sheets that are 148-257 mm (5.8-10.1 inches) wi

Page 11 - Contents

Front Sheet GuideNote: When the optional front sheet guide is installed in theprinter, the tractor unit cannot be mounted in the front positionand you

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Front Sheet Guide4.Insert the paper between the edge guides firmly until it meetsresistance. The printer loads the paper automatically. You arenow rea

Page 13 - Introduction

ContentsIntroductionFeatures...1Options...

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Chapter 5Maintenance and TransportationCleaningthePrinter.. ...5-2ReplacingtheRibbon Ca

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Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year.1.Make sure the printer is turned o

Page 16 - I!!!!!!’

Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeWhen your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace theribbon cartridge.Genuine Epson ribbons are designed and man

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Transporting the PrinterIf you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repackit using the original box and packing materials, as descr

Page 18 - Setting Up the Printer

Chapter 6TroubleshootingProblemsandSolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Power Supply...

Page 19 - Unpacking the Printer

Problems and SolutionsThis chapter presents solutions to possible printer problems. Locateyour problem in the list below and then see the appropriate

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Power SupplyPower is not being supplied.lThe READY light does not come on.Check that the power cord is plugged into the electrical outletcorrectly.If

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PrintingThe printer does not print.lThe READY light blinks.Press the PAUSE button. If the READY light still does not stay on,disconnect the printer ca

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PrintinglThe READY light blinks but the printer does not print or it stopsprinting abruptly.The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the prin

Page 23 - Assembling the Printer

PrintinglThe font selected by the control panel does not print.Your software may be overriding your panel setting. Check thefont setting in your appli

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Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options4-1Cut-Sheet Feeders... 4-2Additional Tractor Un

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PrintinglRegular gays occur in the printout.1 inch skip-over-perforation may be on. Turn this function offin the default-setting mode.lSkip-over-perfo

Page 26 - Attaching the paper guide

Paper HandlingThe following section covers single-sheet and continuous-paperproblems. For cut-sheet feeder problems, see the section on options,starti

Page 27 - Testing the Printer

Paper HandlinglThe paper feed is crooked or the paper jams.Turn off the printer and put the paper-release lever in the pull-tractor position. Pull out

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See that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned witheach other. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked andtheir covers are closed.Chec

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OptionsWhen you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feedproperly.lWhen you send data, the platen rotates but paper does not feed.Make sure th

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OptionsWhen you use two tractor units in combination, continuous paperdoes not feed properly.lThe paper feed is crooked or paper jams.Make sure that t

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Chapter 7Technical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications...7-2Printing...

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Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:Printing speed:QualityHigh-speed draftDraftNearletter quality9-pin impact dot matrixCharacters/inchChara

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Printer SpecificationsPrintable columns:Character sizeMaximum printed charactersStandard WideIO cpi8013612 cpi9616317 cpi (10 cpi condensed)13723320 c

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Printer SpecificationsSingle-sheet multi-part forms:l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the frontslot with the optional front sheet guide.

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IntroductionYour new Epson® 9-pin dot matrix printer combines a compactdesign and high performance with a wide range of features.FeaturesThese feature

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Printer SpecificationsLabels:SizeThickness63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.5 x 0.93 inches)101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 0.93 inches)101 x 27 mm (4 x 1.06 inches)0.07 to 0.09 m

Page 37 - Using Single Sheets

Printer SpecificationsPrintable area:Single sheetsABIt’-I-Printable areaICAThe minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches).BThe minimum left and right

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EnvelopesPrinter SpecificationsAThe minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches).BThe minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches).CThe minimum

Page 39 - Using Continuous Paper

Printer Specific&ionsMechanicalPaper-feed methods: Friction (with or without optional cut-sheetfeeder)Push tractor (front or rear)Pull tractorPush

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Printer SpecificationsElectrical120 V model:Rated voltage:Input voltage range:Rated current:Power consumption:AC 120 VAC 103.5 to 132 V1.8 A(during se

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Printer SpecificationsEnvironmentalTemperature:Operation:5” to 35°C (41” to 95°F)Storage:-30” to 60°C (-22” to 140°F)Humidity (without condensation):O

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Interface SpecificationsYour printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface.Specifications and pin assignmentsThe built-in parallel interface ha

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Single Return SignalDirection DescriptionPin Pin1129BUSYOUTA HIGH signal indicates that the printercannot receive data. The signal goesHIGH in the fol

Page 44 - 12 mm (0.5 inch)

fnterface SpeclflcattosSignalDirection DescriptionGND -Same as for pins 19-30NC -Not usedOUTPulled up to 5V through 3.3 kQresistanceSLCT IN INThe DCl/

Page 45 - TEAR OFF

Interface timingThe figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.BUSY_--ACKNLGBUSY_--ACKNLGDATA-.---STROBEDATA-.---STROBE7-14Technical Spe

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OptionsYou may choose a cut-sheet feeder, an additional tractor unit, a rollpaper holder, or a front sheet guide to enhance the use of yourprinter. Fo

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Option SpecificationsCut-sheet feeders*The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which variesaccording to country.Dimensions and weight:Standar

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Option SpecificationPaper:Single sheetsEnvelopesC80637*182 to 216 mmN/A(7.17 to 8.50 in.)C80639*182 to 420 mmN/AWidth(7.17 to 16.54 in.)C80638*182to 2

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Option SpecificationsFront sheet guideDimensions and weight:PrinterStandardWideOptionNo.C814001C814011HeightWidth48.5mm332mm48.5mm507mmDepth177 mm177

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InitializationThere are two ways the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixedset of conditions):Hardware initializationWhen the power is turned

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Chapter 8Command SummaryUsing the CommandSummary. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2ESC/P CommandsArranged by Topic...

Page 52 - ALT+ EJECT

Using the Command SummaryThe following sections list and describe all the commands availablein the Epson ESC/P and the IBM emulation modes. They are s

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ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicPrinter operationASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC @64 40DC11711DC319 13ESC s 1/011573ESC <603CESC U 1/08555ESC 85638ES

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ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicData controlASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionCR13 ODCarriage ReturnCAN24 18Cancel LineDEL127 7FDelete CharacterVertical motion

Page 55 - Switching to continuous paper

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC A n6541ESC J n744AVT110BESC B nn6642ESC b nn 98 62ESC / c47 2FHorizontal motionSet n/72-

Page 56 - Printing on Special Paper

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC $ nl n2 3624Set Absolute Horizontal Print Positionn = (n 1 + n2 x 256)/60 inchesn: Speci

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Roll Paper Holder(#8310)Available only for the standard-width carriage, the optional rollpaper holder makes it possible to use the many types of 8.5-i

Page 58 - ALT + EJECT

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC!n 3321Master SelectTo find the value of n, add together thenumbers of the typestyles you

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ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionDC218 12Cancel Condensed Modeso 14 0ESelect Double-Width Mode (one line)ESC SO14 0ESelect Do

Page 60 - Using the Printer

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicWord processingASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC an97 61Select Justificationn = 0: Left justification1: Centering2: Right

Page 61 - Control Panel

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC(tnn40116 2874AssignCharacter TableESC ( t 3 0 dl d2 d3 Assign charactertable with d2 and d

Page 62 - PAUSE/TEAR OFF

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicUser-defined charactersASCIIDec. Hex. DescriutionESC & nn3826ESC: 0 n 058 3AESC % n377325ESCIn49GraphicsASCII Dec.

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ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescribtionESC L nl 112 764CSelect Double-Density Graphics ModeESC L nl n2 datan = nl + n2 x 256n: Tota

Page 64 - Default-Setting Mode

ESC/P Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC ? smESC A mn63943F5EReassign Graphics ModeESC ? smChanges one graphics mode to another.s

Page 65 - Default setting descriptions

IBM Commands Arranged by TopicPrinter operationASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionDC1 1711Select PrinterESC Q n8151Deselect Printern = 3: Deselect standard pri

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IBM Comnzands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC 04830ESC 14931ESC 25032ESC3n5133ESC A n6541ESCJnESC5nVTESC B nn74531166A35OBTab Verticall

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IBM Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIESC RDec. Hex. Description82 52Reset All TabsOverall printing styleASCIIDec. Hex. DescriutionESCIn73 49 Select Font

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Finding Your Way AroundThis manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions forsetting up and operating your printer.Chapter 1 contains i

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IBM Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionSI15ESC SI15so14ESC SO14DC420ESCWn87ESC[@nn9164OFOFOEOE14575B 40Select Condensed ModeSelect Co

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IBM Cornmnmh Amnged by TopicPrint enhancementASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC E6945ESC F7046ESC G7147ESC H72 48ESC SO 8353ESCSl8353ESC T8454ESC-n452DESC-

Page 71 - Default-Setttng Mode

IBM Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionESC\nl n2 92 5CPrint Characters from Symbol SetEnables printing of printablecharacters assigne

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IBM Commands Arranged by TopicASCII Dec. Hex. DescriptionESC L nl n2 764CESC Y nl 1~2 8959ESC Z nl n2 905ASelect Double-Density Graphics ModeESCLnln2d

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AppendixCharacter Tablesin theESC/P Mode ...A-2Character Tables in the IBM Emulation Mode...A-9

Page 74 - Micro-Feed

Character Tables in the ESC/P ModeThis section lists the character tables available in the ESC/P mode.You can select these character tables with the d

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PC850 (Multilingual)PC863 (Canadian-French)012345678QABCDEF8QABCDEFc g ; ‘:‘.y L A Q 5Character Tables in the ESC/P ModePC860 (Portuguese)012345678QAB

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Character Tables in the ESC/P ModePC437 Greek*PC851 (Greek)”WDEl8QABCDEF0 1 A P L :I:;;Llctl 'h12345678QABCDEFPC869 (Greek)”PC852 (East Europe)*-

Page 77 - Tear Off

PC853 (Turkish)*012345678QABCDEFPC855 (Cyrillic)”012345678QABCDEFCharacter Tables in the ESC/P ModePC857 (Turkish)*012345678QABCDEFPC866 (Russian)”coD

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Character Tables in the ESC/P ModeUSSR GOST+012345678QABCDEF8QABCDEFA P a p tiB c 6 c bB T B Tr Y r y \'AQn@'-~llEXex\xilxu+3 rI 3 q +HmHmtf

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Printer Partspaper guideedge guidesprilzfelcovercontrol panelpaper-fension unit\ribbon cartridgetractor\parallel interfaA\C inletleverleverNote: In so

Page 80 - Character Fonts

Character Tables in the ESC/P ModeItalic character table0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFMJLO@P’pttSO@PP'plx1 !IAQasdB!lApaqDC2 "2 B R b r ti

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Character Tables in the ESC/P ModeInternational character setsThe table below shows the international character sets you can selectwith the default-se

Page 82 - Data Dump Mode

Character Tables in the IBM Emulation ModeThis section lists the character tables available in the IBM emulationmode. The IBM emulation mode can be se

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Character Tables in the IBM Emulation ModePC437 (table 2)0123456769ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEFMJLO@P'pcdgg::L A a E~1 ! 1 A Q a q U @ i ;j A t a fix21

Page 84 - Cut-Sheet Feeders

Character Tables in the IBM Emulation ModeSymbol setCharacters defined in the following symbol set can be printed usingthe ESC\(characters) or ESC * (

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GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word isitalicized, see that topic for more information.ASCIIAmerican Standard C

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condensed printingPrinting in which the width of each character is approximately 60%of the width of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide table

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double-height printingPrinting in which each character is twice as tall as normal.double-width printingPrinting in which each character is twice as wi

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italicA typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized.line feedA control code and control panel button that advances the paper

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RAMRandom Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory usedas a buffer and for storing user-defined characters. All data stored inRAM is lost wh

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Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer...1-2Checking the parts...

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tear-off positionThe position to which the printer feeds the paper at the end of aprint job. You can change the position by using the micro-feedfeatur

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IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For information on aspecific command, see Chapter 8.AAdjusting the loading position,3-16ALT button, co

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EEdge guides, Intro 5,front,Eject, control panel, 3-4Envelopes,cut-sheet feeder, 4-6-8loading, 2-26, 4-6--8specifications, 7-5, 7-7FFonts, 3-21button,

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PPAPER FEED button, controlpanel, 3-3Paper guide, Intro 5, 1-9Paper-release lever, Intro 5,2-2-3, 4-13Paper-thickness lever, Intro 5,2-23-24Parallel i

Page 95 - Additional Tractor Unit

UUnpacking the printer, 1-2-3VVoltage, 1-2, 7-9WWarnings, cautions, and notes,Intro 4Weight, 7-9IN-4 Index

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Unpacking the PrinterThis chapter contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing,and connecting the printer. Read this chapter first.Checking

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GroupFeaturePagelengthExterFONTlightOFFON4.Press the FONT button to select the page length. The FONT,CONDENSED, and READY lights turn on, off, or blin

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Unpacking the PrinterRemoving the protective materialsTo prevent damage during shipping, several pieces of protectivematerial are packed with your pri

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Choosing a Place for the PrinterWhen selecting a place to set up your printer, keep the following inmind:lPlace the printer on a flat, stable surface.

Page 100 - Loading a roll of paper

Choosing a Place for the PrinterNote: If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:l Use a stand that supports at least twice the weigh

Page 101 - Roll Paper Holder

Assembling the PrinterInstalling the ribbon cartridge1.Make sure the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet.2.Lift the printer cover by its

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Assembling the Printer0t0CAUTION: Moving the print head while the printer is onmight damage the printer. Also, if you just used theprinter, the print

Page 103 - PAPER FEED

7.8.9.Assembling the PrinterSlide the print head from side to side to make sure it movessmoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased

Page 104 - Interface Cards

Assembling the PrinterAttaching the paper guideYour printer comes with a paper guide that allows you to load asingle sheet from the top of the printer

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Testing the PrinterBefore connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-in selftest to see that the printer is working properly.Plugging in the

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Testing the PrinterRunning the self testYou can run the self test with continuous paper or single sheets.Also, you can load paper for the test from th

Page 107 - Front Sheet Guide

Testing the Printer3.Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrowguide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width

Page 108 - Using the Printer Options

FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuan

Page 109 - Front Sheet

Testing the PrinterThe printer prints the default settings, followed by font samplesfor each of the printer’s available fonts.5.The self test continue

Page 110 - Chapter 5

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerIf the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect yourprinter to the computer. Use a shielded twiste

Page 111 - Cleaning the Printer

Configuring Your Software for the PrinterMost application programs allow you to specify the type of printeryou use so that the program can take full a

Page 112

Configuring Your Software for the Printer1-16Setting Up the Printer

Page 113 - Transporting the Printer

Chapter 2Paper HandlingSelecting a Paper Feeding Method...2-2Setting the paper-release lever...

Page 114 - Troubleshooting

Selecting a Paper Feeding MethodYour printer provides four paper paths so you can print on almostany type of paper:l Choose the top paper guide to pri

Page 115 - Problems and Solutions

Selecting a Paper Feeding MethodSingle-sheet positionFor all single sheets, whether loaded from the top oreither of the optional cut-sheet feeders; al

Page 116 - Power Supply

Using Single SheetsYour printer accommodates single sheets up to a maximum width of257 mm (10.1 inches) on the standard-width carriage and 420 mm(16.5

Page 117 - Printing

Using Single Sheets3.Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrowon the paper guide. Next adjust the right edge guide to matchth

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Using Continuous PaperYou can load continuous paper through the front, rear, or bottompaper slots, depending upon the position of the tractor unit and

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Important Safety Instructions...lRead all of these instructions before you set up your printer.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on th

Page 120

Using Continuous PaperNote: Make sure you align your paper supply so paper can feedsmoothly into the printer. If you want to feed paper through thebot

Page 121 - Paper Handling

Using Continuous PaperInstalling in the rear push-tractor position1.Make sure the printer is turned off.2.Lift the paper guide up and off the printer.

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Using Continuous Paper4.An arrow on each side of the mounting slots shows you where toinstall the tractor. Lower it straight down into the slots as sh

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Using Continuous PaperLoading paper with the front push tractor1.Make sure the printer is turned off, and remove the front cover.2.Make sure the tract

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Using Continuous Paper3.Release the sprocket units by pushing the sprocket locksbackward.4.Slide the left sprocket unit approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch)

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Using Continuous Paper5.Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Open bothsprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper over thesp

Page 126 - Technical Specifications

Using Continuous PaperLoading paper with the rear push tractor1.Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide isremoved.2.Make sure the trac

Page 127 - Printer Specifications

Using Continuous Paper4.Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from thefar left position (Use the alignment marks on the printer case.

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Using Continuous Paper6.Close the sprocket covers.7.Adjust the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; thenlock it in place.8.Attach the pape

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Using Continuous PaperLoading paper with the pull tractor1.Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the printer coverand paper guide.2.Make sure th

Page 130 - Printer

lIf you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of theampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension corddoes not exceed the extens

Page 131 - 7-6 Technical Specifications

Using Continuous Paper7.Slide the left sprocket unit approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) fromthe far left position. Push the sprocket lock back to lock it

Page 132 - Technical Specifications 7-7

Using Continuous Paper9.Open the sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paperover the sprocket pins.10. Close the sprocket covers.11. Adj

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Using Continuous PaperAdjusting the top-of-form positionThe printer feeds the paper to the top-of-form position when it loadsthe paper or performs a f

Page 134 - Electrical

Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsEven with continuous paper loaded in the printer, you can easilyswitch to single-sheet printing without

Page 135 - Safety Approvals

Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets3.Push the paper-release lever back to the single-sheet position.4.You can now load single sheets from t

Page 136 - Interface Specifications

Switching Between Continuous and Single SheetsSwitching to continuous paperYou can easily switch back to printing on continuous paper.1.If a single sh

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Printing on Special PaperIn addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, yourprinter can also print on a wide variety of paper types, s

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Printing on Special PaperUse the following table to set the paper-thickness lever to match thethickness of your paper:Paper type*Ordinary (Single shee

Page 139 - Interface timing

Printing on Special PaperLabelsWhen printing labels, use the type mounted on a continuousbacking sheet with sprocket holes for use with a tractor. Do

Page 140 - Option Specifications

Printing on Special PaperEnvelopesYou can load envelopes individually using the single-sheet loadingfeature from the top paper guide. If you want to l

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Where United States Users Can Get HelpEpson America provides local customer support and servicethrough a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealer

Page 142 - Front sheet guide

Chapter 3Using the PrinterControl Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 143 - Initialization

Control PanelThe control panel has four buttons and three lights for simplecontrol of basic printer operations.oh-aftO=Roman%Sans Serif0 CONDENSEDREA

Page 144 - Command Summary

ButtonsOPERATETurns the printer on or off. The printer is off when the button is outand on when the button is in.PAUSE/TEAR OFFPress this button to st

Page 145 - Using the Command Summary

Control PanelALTThe FONT button also functions as the ALT button. Hold it downwhile pressing another button for the following functions:Eject (Hold do

Page 146 - Printer operation

Default-Setting ModeDefault-setting listingYour printer has internal settings that control such functions asemulation, character pitch, and page lengt

Page 147 - Vertical motion

Default-Setting ModeGroup 4 Features SettingsInput bufferValid or InvalidDraft print speedHigh or NormalAuto carriage returnValid or InvalidNote:lYou

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Default-Setting ModeTear offWhen you use continuous pap& with the front or rear push tractor,you can use the tear-off feature.When the auto tear o

Page 149 - Overall printing style

Default-Setting ModeInput bufferThe input buffer stores data sent from your computer. The inputbuffer can store up to 24 KB of data, so you can free y

Page 150 - Command Summary 8-7

Default-Setting ModeChanging Group 1 default settings1.Make sure the printer is turned off.2.Turn on the printer while you hold down the FONT button.

Page 151 - 8-8 Command Summary

Default-Setting Mode4. The FONT and CONDENSED lights show which feature you haveselected to change by turning on, off, or blinking. Press the FONTbutt

Page 152 - Command Summary 8-9

For United Kingdom UsersEpson product guaranteeUnder the law, goods sold must comply with their description andmust be of merchantable quality and fit

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Default-Setting Mode3.Load single-sheet or continuous paper. The printer thenautomatically loads the paper and prints a quick referenceaccording to th

Page 154 - Graphics

Default-Setttng ModeIBM mode character tableFONT COND.light lightOFF OFFOFF OFFOFFONOFFONREADYlightONBLINKOFFONIBM mode Character tablesPC437 (table 1

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Group 3 default settingsFeaturePagelengthFONTlightOFFONCOND. 1 READY 1SettingslightOFFONlightONBLINKOFFONBLINK11 inches (default setting)12 inches8.5

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Default-Setting ModeChanging Group 4 default settingsGroup 4 default settings differ from 1 to 3. You determine the settingby the number of beeps you

Page 157

Micro-FeedThe micro-feed feature allows you to move the paper forward orbackward in 2/216-inch increments. You use this feature to adjustthe loading a

Page 158 - Horizontal motion

Micro-Feed3.Press the PAUSE/TEAR OFF button to feed the paper forward orpress the PAPER FEED button to feed the paper backward, asindicated by the arr

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Micro-Feed5.To leave the micro-feed mode, press the ALT button again orsend data to the printer.The printer remembers the new loading position and adv

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Tear OffWhen you use continuous paper, the tear-off feature makes it easierto tear off the last printed sheet and saves the paper normally lostbetween

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1.Print on continuous paper loaded on the front or rear pushtractor (as described in Chapter 2). When you finish printing, theprinter advances the fin

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Tear Off4.When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds thepaper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You canalso manually f

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The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone,and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for anyconsequential loss or

Page 164 - Appendix

Character FontsYour printer has two draft fonts (normal and high-speed) and twoNear Letter Quality (NLQ) fonts (Epson Roman and Epson SansSerif). You

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Character FontsBecause some application programs control character fonts andbecause program commands often override panel settings, use yourapplicatio

Page 166 - Appendix A-3

Data Dump ModeData dump mode is a special feature that allows experienced usersto find the cause of communication problems between the printerand appl

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Chapter 4Using the Printer OptionsCut-SheetFeeders...4-2Installingacut-sheetfeeder.

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Cut-Sheet FeedersTwo cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer:PrinterSingle-binStandardC80637*WideC80639*High-capacityC80638*C80640**

Page 169 - AQn@'

Cut-Sheet Feeders3.Make sure the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position.4.Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands. Press down on the latc

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Cut-Sheet Feeders2.Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark.Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width ofy

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Cut-Sheet Feeders0tCAUTION: Do not use envelopes, multi-part forms,0Icarbon paper, or labels in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder.J5.6.7.8.Insert up to

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Cut-Sheet FeedersLoading paper or envelopes with the high-capacity cut-sheetfeeder1.Pull the lock levers forward on the left and right paper guides to

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Cut-Sheet Feeders3.Pull the paper-set levers forward until the paper guides retractand lock open.4.Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the sid

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The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in theplug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol (&)or coloured g

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Cut-Sheet Feeders7.If you are loading envelopes, push the envelope levers back.8.Push the paper-set levers back to clamp the paper or envelopesagainst

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Cut-Sheet FeedersAssembling the double-bin cut-sheet feederYou can attach the single-bin cut-sheet feeder to the high-capacitycut-sheet feeder to crea

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Cut-Sheet Feeders3.Press the two cut-sheet feeders together while pushing firmly onthe tab locks. Make sure the two cut-sheet feeders are lockedsecure

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Cut-Sheet FeedersSwitching between continuous paper and the cut-sheetfeederThis printer allows you to switch easily between the cut-sheet feederand th

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Cut-Sheet FeedersSwitching to the cut-sheet feeder1.If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the TEAR OFFbutton to advance the continuous pa

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Additional Tractor UnitYou can improve the performance of continuous paper handling byusing two tractor units at the same time. An additional tractor

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Additional Tractor UnitUsing two tractor units in combination1.2.3.4.5.Install one tractor in the front or rear-tractor position. SeeChapter 2 for det

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Additional Tractor Unit9.If there is slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors,place the paper-release lever in the pull-tractor position

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Roll Paper HolderThe optional roll paper holder (#8310) for the standard-widthprinter allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper such as that used withtele

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Roll Paper Holder4.Place the base plate onto the stand and fasten the two togetherwith the plastic spacing clips. Make sure you orient the standand ba

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