9-pin Dot Matrix PrinterUser’s Guide
10 Setting Up the Printer7. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and gently turn the ribbon tightening knob counterclockwise to take up an
Setting Up the Printer 1110. Replace the printer cover and close it.Connecting the PrinterAttach the power cord and connect the printer to your comput
12 Setting Up the PrinterNote:You can connect cables to multiple interfaces simultaneously; the printer switches automatically to the correct interfac
Setting Up the Printer 13Installing the Printer SoftwareAfter you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the printer software on th
14 Setting Up the Printer5. When the following screen appears, turn on the printer.6. After the printer software has been installed, you see the Insta
Paper Handling 15Chapter 2Paper HandlingThis chapter covers the basic instructions you need to load and use continuous paper, single sheets, and speci
16 Paper Handling3. Unlock the sprockets on the tractor by pulling the blue lock levers forward.4. Slide the left sprocket so the pins are above the 0
Paper Handling 177. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight, leading edge. Then open the sprocket covers and fit the first holes of the paper over
18 Paper Handling14. After you finish printing, follow the steps in the next section to tear off your printed document. If the first printed line on y
Paper Handling 19To feed continuous paper backward to the standby position, where you can remove the paper, first tear off any printed sheets. Then pr
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20 Paper HandlingPrinting with the pull tractorTo load continuous paper using the pull tractor, you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position
Paper Handling 215. Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the printer as shown below, and tilt it back until you feel it lock into p
22 Paper Handling8. Slide the left sprocket so its pins are aligned with the holes in the paper and push the blue lock lever to lock the sprocket in p
Paper Handling 2313. Turn on the printer.14. Set the Auto tear off feature in the Default Setting mode to Off; otherwise, the paper may jam. (See page
24 Paper Handling4. Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of-form position higher on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of-
Paper Handling 25Advancing paper to the tear-off edgeWhen the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous p
26 Paper HandlingAdjusting the tear-off positionIf your paper’s perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, you can use the Micro Adjust featur
Paper Handling 27When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing.Note:Your te
28 Paper Handling2. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position and make sure the paper guide is in the upright position, as shown
Paper Handling 29Printing on Special PaperWith the LX-300+II, you can print on a wide variety of special paper types, including multipart forms, label
Contents 3ContentsIntroductionOptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Setting
30 Paper Handling3. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness.4. Clo
Paper Handling 31LabelsTo print on labels, you must use continuous paper loaded on the pull tractor. Keep the following tips in mind:❏ Set the paper t
32 Paper Handling
Using the Control Panel 33Chapter 3Using the Control PanelThe buttons and lights on the control panel let you:❏ Adjust line and form feeding❏ Load and
34 Using the Control Panel3 LF/FF button❏ Feeds paper line by line when pressed and released.❏ Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to
Using the Control Panel 35Selecting a Built-in FontIt is best to use your application program to select the font you want to use in a document. Howeve
36 Using the Control PanelChanging the Printer’s Default SettingsWhile you can often change the printer’s settings through your software or printer dr
Using the Control Panel 37Using Default Setting modeFollow the steps below to enter Default Setting mode. If you use single sheets, you’ll need to loa
38 Using the Control Panel
Troubleshooting 39Chapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to clear paper jams and print a self test. For
4 Contents3 Using the Control PanelButtons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Selecting a Bu
40 Troubleshootingn = on, f = flashing••• = short series of beeps (three beeps)••••• = long series of beeps (five beeps)Note:The printer beeps once
Troubleshooting 41Clearing a Paper JamIf paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps to remove it:1. Turn off the printer, open (or remove
42 Troubleshooting1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.2. To run the test using a draft font, turn on the printer while holding
Troubleshooting 43Where To Get HelpIf your Epson printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting informat
44 Troubleshooting
Product Information 45Chapter 5Product InformationThis chapter contains important information about your printer, including the safety instructions an
46 Product Information❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only.❏ Do not spill liquid onto the prin
Product Information 47WARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of thi
48 Product InformationDeclare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Cl
Product Information 49What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems: Should your Epson product prove defective during the warranty period, please bring the
Introduction 5IntroductionThis manual covers the following basic information to get you started using your printer:❏ Setting up the printer ❏ Paper ha
50 Product InformationTHE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT L
6 Introduction
Setting Up the Printer 7Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterThis chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer.Unpacking the PrinterMake sure you
8 Setting Up the PrinterChoosing a Place for the Printer❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. ❏ Avoid using or storing the printer in places
Setting Up the Printer 94. Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the tabs on the printer. Then lift up the paper guide and
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