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Epson ActionPrinter 3260 User Manual

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  • Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in equipment genera-, uses and can radiate and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Output Guide ....plugging in the Printer ..... . .
  • Page 4 Labels ....... 2-17 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel Indicator Lights .
  • Page 5 Maintenance and Transportation ....Cleaning the printer ..... .

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    A glossary of printer terms and an index are at the end. Features Your new Epson’ advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer combines high performance with a wide range of features. Fast printing speed-up to 270 characters per second in 15 cpi draft mode.

  • Page 7: Options And Accessories

    Compatibility. Supports the Epson ESC/P Two printer positions. You can set the printer vertical or horizontal, whichever you prefer. A range of popular fonts-one draft font, five letter-quality fonts, and four scalable fonts for professional results. Unique control-panel design. The sleek, two-button panel makes it easy to customize the printer's default settings.

  • Page 8: Where To Get Help For United States Users

    Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Connection Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center...

  • Page 9: For United Kingdom Users

    Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical, to any Epson supplier who also handles the same product. In the event of any difficulty, users are requested to contact the Service Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited.

  • Page 10: Use Of Options

    Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or other surface that may allow the printer to fall.
  • Page 12 Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. 10. Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on 11. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating.
  • Page 13 Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 14. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions: A.
  • Page 14 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation. of your printer. Introduction 9...
  • Page 15 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ..... . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer ....1-3 Ribbon Cartridges .

  • Page 16: Unpacking The Printer

    In some locations the power cord may be attached to the printer. Caution: Check that the voltage on your printer matches the voltage of your power supply. If the lable on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.

  • Page 17: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    Removing the protective materials The printer is protected during shipping by several pieces of packing material that must be removed before you turn on the printer. Please see the Notice Sheet inserted in your printer for instructions on removing the protective materials. Then store them with the other packing material.
  • Page 18 Do not slide the printer on rough surfaces; otherwise you may damage the flap on the bottom. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the cable to reach. Leave enough room for easy operation and maintenance. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust Use a grounded outlet;...

  • Page 19: Ribbon Cartridges

    1. Make sure the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Use the tabs on the front of the printer cover to lift it off the printer. Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
  • Page 20 C a u t i o n : Never move can damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it. 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.

  • Page 21: Installing The Optional Color Upgrade Kit

    5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to ease the ribbon into place. Make sure it is not twisted or creased. 6. Replace the printer cover by inserting its tabs into the holes on the printer as shown below, then dose the cover.
  • Page 22 The optional color upgrade kit includes these items. 1. Put the motor unit in the printer, as shown below, grasping the installation tab. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 23 2. Remove the connector cover on the printer. Next, insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer, as shown below. 3. Attach the ribbon cartridge to the bracket. Next, remove the packing tape. Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 24 4. Make sure the pins under the ribbon cartridge are placed correctly inside of the bracket as shown below. 5. Move the print head to the middle of the printer and move the sliding part of the ribbon to the middle of the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 25: Installing The Color Ribbon

    The optional color upgrade kit must be instaIled before you install the color ribbon. 1. Insert the ribbon cartridge (installed in the bracket) into the. printer as Shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the posts into the slots. Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Output Guide

    Attaching the Output Guide You can install the output guide to support printed pages as they come out of the printer. To install it, insert the tabs on the guide into the mounting slots on the printer case as shown below.

  • Page 27: Plugging In The Printer

    Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is off when the 0 on the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet.

  • Page 28: Running The Self Test

    Loading paper into the 1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. Fan a stack of A4 or letter-size paper and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
  • Page 29 3. Pull out the paper support. 4. We holding down the metal plate in the paper cassette, as shown below, put the paper in the cassette. Make sure the paper is underneath all five tabs, especially the small ones on the top edge of the cassette.

  • Page 30: Running The Test

    5. Insert the paper cassette into the printer as far as it will go. The edge of the paper stack extends beyond the front of the printer. Running the test 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. While holding down the on the printer.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Primer To Your Computer

    FF button to start the self test. 3. To stop the self test, turn off the printer. Each time you turn on the printer, it beeps four times -- two long and two short. Note:...
  • Page 32 If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector. 3. Put the cable through the cable clip; then insert the clip in the slot on the bottom of the printer. setting up the Printer 1-18...

  • Page 33: Using Software Programs

    Microsoft Whdows 3.1 and all Windows Programs If Windows is already installed on your system, follow the steps below to set it up with your printer. Then your printer will work correctly for all your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus'1-2-3-' for Windows, and CorelDRAW.'...
  • Page 34 LQ-150. If ActionPrinter 3260 and LQ-150 are not available, select Epson LQ-60 or Epson LQ-2550 if you plan to use color. If you do not plan to use color, choose Epson Stylus 800, Epson LQ-570+, Epson AP-3250, or Epson LQ-870.

  • Page 35: What Is A Printer Driver

    TrueType fonts if you use one of the Windows drivers listed above. If you want to use the printer’s internal fonts as well as the TrueType fonts, contact Microsoft Windows Product Support and ask for a driver that uses both kinds of fonts.

  • Page 36: Non-Windows Software Programs

    For any of the LQ printers except the LQ-150 be sure to choose Sheet Feeder Bin 1 or the equivalent in the printer setup. If you software program does not list the ActionPrinter 3260 or the LQ-150, you can also contact the manufacturer of your software to see if an update for your printer is available.

  • Page 37: Software Tips Avoiding Smudged

    Keeping page breaks in their proper place There is an area at the top and bottom edges of each sheet that the printer must use to load and feed the paper. You cannot print on these portions of the page.

  • Page 38: Using Fonts

    There are two sources for the fonts you use in your documents: internal and downloaded. In addition to the internal fonts built into your printer, many programs can send their own fonts to the printer in the same way they send your documents. For instance, Lotus 1-2-3 creates and sends the fonts that it uses to print spreadsheets.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets ..... . Tips for using the paper cassette ....Loading paper manually .

  • Page 40: Printing On Single Sheets

    If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, reload the paper cassette and press the FF button to load the paper. Press the FF button to eject a sheet of loaded paper.
  • Page 41 The default page length for the paper cassette is 65 lines (A4-size paper) and 61 lines (letter-size paper). If you need to change it use your application software or printer commands. See the Appendix for more about printer commands.

  • Page 42: Loading Paper Manually

    Be sure to raise the flap when you are not using manual insertion. Caution: Be sure to turn on the printer before you insert the page into the slot. If you turn on the printer after insertion, the printer prints on the platen without loading the paper.

  • Page 43: Using Continuous Paper With Optional Push Tractor

    101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. Installing the push tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and in the horizontal position. Remove the paper guide. to switch to the paper cassette, press the FF...
  • Page 44 3. Hold the tractor as shown and fit the edges of both sides into the slots at the back of the printer. Then lift it straight up until you hear the unit snap into place. 4. Raise the paper-release lever and push it firmly into the continuous-paper position.

  • Page 45: Loading Continuous Paper

    Loading continuous paper 1. Place the continuous paper supply below the printer so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer as shown. (You can also use a printer stand.) Caution: When you are using labels with the tractor, always put the paper supply &low the printer and have the printed pages...
  • Page 46 Adjust the right sprocket unit, aligning the paper edge with the arrow mark on the case, and lower the lock lever to lock it in place. Then slide the left sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.

  • Page 47: Tips For Using Continuous Paper

    7. Turn on the printer. It advances the paper to the loading position automatically upon receiving data. Note: If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, load additional paper on the push tractor and then press the FF button. Tips for using continuous paper...

  • Page 48: Using The Tear-Off Feature

    Note You can tell the printer to feed the perforation of your paper to either the edge of the printer cover or approximately eight centimeters (three inches) beyond by setting the tear-off feature as described in Chapter 3.

  • Page 49: Removing The Push Tractor

    2. The READY 9 light blinks to indicate the printer is in the tear-off mode. 3. You can easily tear off the page along the perforation.
  • Page 50 3. Lower the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. Then pull the push tractor straight down and out of the printer. 4. Replace the paper guide. 2-12 Paper Handling...

  • Page 51: Switching Between Continuous Paper And Single Sheets

    Switching to single sheets Here is how to switch from continuous paper to single sheets: 1. If you have a printed document still in the printer, tear off the printed pages and then press the the same time. This moves the remaining paper back to the...

  • Page 52: Switching To Continuous Paper

    FF and FONT buttons at the same time to reverse the paper to the paper-part position. You can then lower the lever again. 3. The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it automatically loads a single sheet from the paper cassette and begins to print.

  • Page 53: Printing On Special Paper

    Printing on Special In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes, labels, and multi-part forms. Adjusting the paper-thickness lever Before you print on special paper, you need to change the paper-thickness setting for the paper you are using.

  • Page 54: Envelopes

    You can use the manual insertion slot to print on individual envelopes. Before loading an envelope, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and lower the flap on the printer’s rear. Always load envelopes manually through the rear slot. To load an envelope, follow the steps described in ‘Loading paper manually’...

  • Page 55: Multi-Part Forms

    Caution: Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head. Make sure your application program keeps the printing entirely within information on the printable area, see the Appendix. Multi-part forms You can use carbonless continuous multi-part forms consisting of two sheets (one original plus one copy).
  • Page 56 Removing labels from the printer 1. Tear off the fresh supply of labels at the rear of the printer. 2. Press the button to advance the remaining labels out of the p r i n t e r .
  • Page 57 Replacing the ribbon cartridge....Transporting the printer ....

  • Page 58: Operating The Control Panel

    When the printer runs out of paper When the printer enters the tear-off mode (with the optional push tractor only) The print head is overheated. (In this case, the printer waits until the print head cools and then resumes printing.) 3-2 Using the Printer...

  • Page 59: Indicator Lights

    For more information about the default-setting mode, see page 3-6. light goes off. FONT button. Look at the FONT indicator lights indicate the current button while you turn on the printer to to eject a page. FONT Using the Printer 3-3...

  • Page 60: Other Control-Panel Features

    Never feed labels backward; they may peel off their backing sheet and damage the printer. Use the FF button to feed them forward. Other control-panel features...

  • Page 61: Selecting Character Fonts

    Selecting Character Fonts To choose one of the resident fonts available with your printer, FONT press the button. The two font lights come on (0), go off (0), and flash (0) to indicate the current selection. The table below lists the resident fonts and shows how the font lights appear for each selection.

  • Page 62: Using The Default-Setting Mode

    Note Most application programs control the printer settings listed here. If you can use your program to control the printer, you may never need to use the default-setting mode. In fact, you may find find that your program settings override your printer’s default settings. Se your software documentation for more information.

  • Page 63: Changing The Default Settings

    Note: You can repeat steps 5 through 7 if you want to make more than one change. Also, you can turn off the printer and start over if you are not sure about a setting. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in the paper cassette.
  • Page 64 5. Use the following table to chose the setting you want to change. Then press the necessary until the 3-8 Using the Printer button until the button, the printer prints the current button as many times as FONT FONT lights match your lights indicate the...
  • Page 65 (the FONT lights selection. Then press the FONT light is flashing and change the setting. The READY light FF button until the set the READY light) indicate your FONT button to set the setting. Using the Printer 3-9 of lights...
  • Page 66 FONT Once you press the button, the printer advances to the next item in the previous table and your setting is saved automatically. The new setting remains in effect until you change it. Character table 3-10 Using the Printer...

  • Page 67: Default-Setting Features

    8. Turn off the printer to exit the default-setting mode. Any changes you have made remain in effect until you change them again. Default-setting features Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in other languages. Your printer includes a wide variety of character tables.

  • Page 68: Page Length

    If you select On cutter, the printer feeds the paper perforation to the paper cutter on the edge of the printer cover. If you select Above cutter, the printer feeds the perforation about 25 mm (1 inch) beyond the printer cover.

  • Page 69: Auto Line Feed

    (in hexadecimal format) it receives from the computer. You can analyze this information to isolate communication problems If you select demonstration, the printer prints a page of text and font selections available with your printer. Using the Printer...

  • Page 70: Maintenance And Transportation

    Once you select hex dump or demonstration, turn off the printer and wait five seconds. To enter the hex dump mode or print your selection, hold down both the while you turn on the printer. Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should dean it thoroughly several times a year.

  • Page 71: Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge

    Caution: If you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to the center of the printer. Then remove the cartridge by lifting the posts on either side of the unit.

  • Page 72: Transporting The Printer

    . You can check the operation of your printer using the self test See “Running the Self Test” in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the problem probably lies in computer, the software, or the interface cable.

  • Page 73: General Problems

    The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 74 The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer.
  • Page 75 The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to replace it. Dots are missing in random positions. Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Re-install the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Using the Printer 3-19...
  • Page 76 Change the TOF position in the default-setting mode. See "Changing the default settings" on page 3-7. Also, it is possible to open the printer cover and turn the gear to make minor adjustments to the loading position for the current page only. See Chapter 2.
  • Page 77 All the text is printed on the same line. Set the auto line feed to on in the default-setting mode so the printer adds a line-feed code to each carriage return. See “Changing the default settings” on page 3-7. The text is printed with extra blank lines between the lines of text Two line-feed signals are being sent.

  • Page 78: Color Printing Problems

    You can use hex dump mode to find the cause of communication problems. See page 3-13. 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.

  • Page 79: Paper Handling Problems

    The ribbon is too much slack, or the colors in the ribbon may be bleeding slightly at the color borders. Stop printing turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Printing may also be improved by adjusting the color ribbon adjustment lever as described above.
  • Page 80 Paper feeding from the manual insertion slot is crooked or the p a p e r j a m s . Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper slot. Make sure you are using the right type of paper.
  • Page 81 The paper fed from the push tractor does not eject properly. The page may be too long. Tear off the fresh supply of paper and eject the page from the printer. Use only paper that is within the specified length range described in the Appendix.
  • Page 82 You have tried to change the paper-release lever position while paper remained in the printer. Return the paper-release lever to the previous position and eject paper (or feed paper to the paper-park position). Then change the paper-release lever position.

  • Page 83: Appendix

    Technical Specifications Printer specifications ..... . . Interface specifications ..... .

  • Page 84: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Printer specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality Draft Letter Quality paper-thickness lever position or an overheated print bad may slow down the Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Input buffer: Color printing (optional): A-2 Appendix 2 4 - p i n i m p a c t d o t m a t r i x...
  • Page 85 Printable columns: Character fonts: Scalable fonts: Character tables: Character sets: You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P2 commands. See the command summary later in this Appendix for details. One italic and 8 graphics character tables 14 international character sets and one legal character set Appendix A-3...
  • Page 86 Note: You can use recycled paper with this printer under normal temperature conditions; however, you may notice an increase in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. If this occurs, use a higher grade of paper. Recycled paper and 24 lb paper are recommended for use under the conditions from 15°C to 25°C and from...
  • Page 87 Labels: Size Thickness Weight Envelopes: Size Thickness Weight to 10 inches) width for 102 to 254 (4 backing sheet 635 x 23.8 mm (2 l/2 x l5/16 inches) minimum for a label 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches) total...
  • Page 88 Printable area: Single sheets (paper cassette and manual insertion) and envelopes A The minimum top margin is 5.3 mm (0.2 inches). B The minimum left margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum right margin is: mm (0,15 Inches) for the A4-size paper cassette mm (0.38 Inches) for the letter-size paper cassette mm (0.12 inches) for the manual Insertion slot However, the maximum printable width 203 mm (8 inches).
  • Page 89 Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 9 mm (0.35 Inches). B The minimum left and right margins ore 13 mm (0.51 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Ribbon:...
  • Page 90 R a t e d c u r r e n t : Power consumption: Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. A-8 Appendix Height 130 mm (5.1 inches) Width 375 mm (14.8 inches) Depth 252 mm (9.9 inches)

  • Page 91: Interface Specifications

    Safety standards: US model: European model: R.F.I. US model: European model: Interface specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: Synchronization: Handshake timing: Signal level: Connectors 5°...
  • Page 92 The table below provides the connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals. A-10 Appendix...
  • Page 93 0.2 u.s. Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the BUSY signal is LOW.

  • Page 94: Default Settings

    The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways: Default settings The table below shows the default settings that become valid when the printer is initiated. In addition, hardware initialization clears the data buffer.

  • Page 95: Command Summary

    ESC 0 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC + n parameters, it is merely listed. If it has Description Hex. Initialize Printer Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n = “R” Eject a sheet Description Hex. Carriage Return Form Feed...

  • Page 96: Page Format

    Page format Dec. ASCII 40 99 28 63 ESC ( c nn 40 67 28 43 ESC ( C nn ESC C n Dec. ASCII ESC C 0 n ESC N n ESC O 1 0 8 6 C ESC 1 n ESC Q n A-14 Appendix Description...

  • Page 97: Print Position Motion

    Print position motion Dec. ASCII ESC $ n1 n2 ESC \ n1 n2 40 86 ESC ( V nn 40 118 28 76 ESC ( v nn ESC D nn, ESC B nn ESC J n Hex. Description Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position n = n1 + n2 x 256 n: Specifies print position from left margin in defined units...

  • Page 98: Font Selection

    Font selection ASCll Dec. ESC k n ESC X nn ESC P ESC M ESC g ESC p 1/0 E S C x n ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC E ESC F A-16 Appendix Description Hex. Select Typeface n = 0: Roman 1: San Serif 10: Roman T 2: courier 3: Prestige...

  • Page 99: Font Enhancement

    DOG. ASCII ESC ! n Font e n h a n c e m e n t ASCll Dec. ESC W1/0 ESC w1/0 ESC H ESC S 0 ESC S 1 ESC T 40 45 ESC ( - nn Description Master Select To find the value of n, add together the numbers of the typestyles you...

  • Page 100: Spacing

    Dec. ASCII ESC - 1/0 ESC q n Spacing ASClI Dec. ESC SP n 40 85 28 55 ESC ( U nn ESC c n1 n2 A-18 Appendix Description Hex. Turn Underline On/Off Select Character Style n = 0: Normal style 1: Outline 2: Shadow 3: Outline with shadow...

  • Page 101: Character Handling

    Character handling D e c . ASCII 40 116 28 74 ESC ( t nn ESC t n ESC R n Description Hex. Assign Character Table ESC ( t 3 0 d1 d2 d3 Assign Character Table set by d2 and d3 to table d1 d1 = 0, 1, 2, 3, “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”...
  • Page 102 ASCII Dec. ESC & nn ESC : 0 n 0 ESC % n ESC 6 ESC 7 40 94 28 5E ESC ( ^ nn A-20 Appendix Hex. Description Define User-defined Character ESC & 0 n1 n2 d0 d1 d2 data n1 = First character number n2 = Last Character number d0 = Left Space of character...

  • Page 103: Bit Image

    Bit image Dec. ASCII ESC * nn Horizontal density (dpl) 2 4 0 1 8 0 Graphics Dec. ASCII ESC ( G nn 40 71 Description Hex. Select Bit Image ESC * m n1 n2 data n = n1 + n2 x 256 n: Total columns Total data = (n1 + n2 x 256) x t t = Number of data bytes per column...

  • Page 104: Color Printing

    Dec. ASCII ESC . nn Note: When printing with the color ribbon cartridge, the printer does not recognize the 360 dpi vertical data ... (TO BE CONFORMED; the specifications are unclear now) Color printing Dec. ASCll ESC r n A-22 Appendix Description Hex.

  • Page 105: Character Tables

    Character Tables These character tables are selected with the default setting mode or by using a software command. All the tables are the same for hex codes 00 through 7F. Therefore, only first table is shown completely. The rest of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF.
  • Page 106 PC 850 (Multilingual) CODE PC 863 (Canadian-French) CODE A-24 Appendix CODE PC 865 (Nordic)
  • Page 107 BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese) CODE 8 CODE Portuguese) CODE Appendix A-25...
  • Page 108 CODE Character available with ESC ( ^ To print the characters in the table below, you must first send the ESC ( ^ command. CODE A-26 Appendix No character is available for hex code 15 in the italic character table.

  • Page 109: International Character Sets

    International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets with the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table. The following eight international character sets can be selected with the default-setting mode or with ESC R command.

  • Page 110: Glossary

    A binary digit (0 or 1), which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer. buffer The portion of the printer's memory used to store data before printing it. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits.
  • Page 111 Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. f o n t A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
  • Page 112 See interface. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. proportional printing Printing in which the width of the character varies from character to character.
  • Page 113 The position the printer feeds the paper to at the end of print job. You can change the position in the default-setting mode so that the paper's perforation meets the printer's tear-off edge or passes approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) beyond the edge.
  • Page 114 3-5, A-3 draft condensed, 3-5 Epson Courier, 3-5, A-3 Epson Prestige, 3-5, A-3 Epson Roman, 3-5, A-3 Epson Sans Serif, 3-5, A-3 Epson Script, 3-5, A-3 lights, 3-2, 3-5 selecting, 3-5 FORM FEED button, 3-2, 3-3 Form length, continuous paper, 3-6, 3-9—10, A-7...
  • Page 115 Paper guide, 2-5, 2-12 IN-2 Paper support 1-15 Paper-release lever, 2-6, 2-12, 2-13, 2-14 Paper-thickness lever, 2-15 Parallel interface, 1-17—19, A-9—11 Plugging in the printer, 1-13 Print direction, 3-6, 3-9, 3-13, A-2 Printable area, A-6—7 Printer stand, 1-4 Problems, see Troubleshooting Protective materials replacing, 3-16 Push tractor, 2-5—14...
  • Page 116 Toll-free number for USA users, i-3 Top of form position, 2-10—11, 3-6, 3-9, 3-12 Tractor, push, 2-5—14 installing, 2-5—6 loading paper, 2-7—9 Transporting the printer, 3-16 Troubleshooting, 3-16—26 Typestyles, 3-5, A-3 Unidirectional printing, 3-6, 3-9, 3-12, A-2 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 Voltage, 1-2, A-8...

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