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U s e r ’ s G u i d e This software User’s Guide is your on- screen guide to your printer. By clicking the links on this screen, you can get information on the following topics. Getting to Know Your Printer Paper Handling Background information about your printer.
Printer Software Operating System Versions About Your Printer Software Using the Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings Overview Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 Using Bi-D Adjustment Using Printer Setting Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Canceling Printing Uninstalling the Printer Software...
Home > Problem Solver Problem Solver Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators Problems and Solutions Correcting USB Problems Clearing a Paper Jam Printing a Self Test Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site Contacting Customer Support...
Home > Product Information Product Information Printer Parts Printer Specifications Command Lists Standards and Approvals Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer...
Home > Safety Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Hot Parts Caution Symbol Important Safety Instructions For United Kingdom users For German users For Turkish users For Ukrainian users For Brazilian users Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation.
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.
електричному та електронному обладнанні. For Brazilian users A Epson preocupa-se com o meio ambiente e sabe que o planejamento para o futuro requer um forte compromisso ambiental. Para isso, nos empenhamos em criar produtos inovadores que são confiáveis, recicláveis e eficientes. Produtos melhores...
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Consulte em nosso site - http://global.latin.epson.com/br os Centros de Serviços Autorizados. Todos os Centros de Serviços Autorizados podem receber equipamentos da marca Epson destinados para reciclagem. Conheça nossas ações ambientais e o Programa de Coleta de Cartuchos (http://www.epson.com.br/coleta) em nosso site.
Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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A software program that sends commands from the computer for using the functions of a particular printer. ® ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. ™...
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fanfold paper Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on both sides, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called continuous paper. font A style of type designated by a name such as Roman or Sans Serif. form feed (FF) A control code and control panel button that advances the paper to the next top-of-form position.
reset To return a printer to its default settings. resolution A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured in number of dots per inch (dpi). self test A method for checking the operation of the printer. When you run the self test, the printer prints the characters stored in its ROM (Read Only Memory).
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Your printer comes packaged with the printer driver and other software, including the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility for Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status of your printer quickly...
Home > Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper Printing with the push tractor Removing a printed document from the push tractor Switching back to single sheets Adjusting the top-of-form position Advancing the paper to the tear-off edge Your printer can handle continuous paper with the push tractor. Printing with the push tractor When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear off feature in the Default Setting mode to On.
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Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place.
Caution: Never use the paper feed knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. When you send more data, the paper automatically feeds back to the loading position. Removing a printed document from the push tractor Follow these steps to remove the printed document: Press the Tear Off (Font) button.
Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets, press the Load/Eject button; the printer feeds the paper backwards into the standby position. Then, follow the steps in Loading single sheets. Caution: Always tear off your printed document before you press the Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam.
The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly.
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Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. Make sure the Tear Off (Font) light is flashing (the paper is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press the Tear Off (Font) button to advance the paper to the tear-off position.
Home > Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets Loading single sheets You can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide of the printer. For specifications on the type of single-sheet paper you can use, see Paper. Before printing on single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or other special paper, be sure to set the paper thickness lever to the appropriate position.
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For normal use, turn on the printer without pressing any other buttons. When the printer receives data, it begins to print. Caution: Use the paper feed knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off.
Home > Paper Handling Printing on Special Paper Adjusting the paper thickness lever Multipart forms Envelopes Your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, including multipart forms and envelopes. For multipart forms, you should not print any closer than 13 mm (0.5 inch) from either side of the paper. For information on the recommended printable area of envelopes, see Recommended printable area.
Multipart forms You can use continuous or single-sheet carbonless multipart forms of up to five parts (one original plus four copies). Before you print on the forms, set the paper thickness lever as described in the previous section. The following tips will help you get good results: Use only continuous multipart forms that are joined by point glue or paper staple.
Home > Printer Software Operating System Versions In this manual, the following abbreviations are used. Windows refers to Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. Windows 7 refers to Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, and Windows 7 Ultimate.
Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you to monitor the status of your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you with troubleshooting tips. EPSON Status Monitor 3 is automatically installed when you install the printer driver.
Home > Printer Software Using the Printer Driver Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Changing the printer driver settings You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using.
Paper/Quality, User Defined Paper and Extension Settings menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See Changing the printer driver settings change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu:...
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For Windows 7: Click Start, and click Devices and Printers. For Windows Vista: Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Printers. For Windows XP Professional edition: Click Start, and click Printers and Faxes. For Windows XP Home edition: Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes.
To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See Printer Driver Settings Overview information on how to change the settings. Changing the printer driver settings Your printer driver has four menus from which you can change the printer driver settings; Layout, Paper/Quality, User Defined Paper, and Extension Settings.
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When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Once you have checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print.
Print Optimizations* Select Disable when the printer does not use the device fonts and select Enable when the printer uses the device fonts. If Standard is selected, the normal printable area for Epson impact printers is Printable Area used. If Maximum is selected, the printer’s maximum printable area is used.
Monitoring settings Settings Explanations EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button. To monitor the printer, make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected. Monitoring Preferences Click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box where you can make settings for EPSON Status Monitor 3.
Setting Utility Settings Explanations Bi-D Adjustment Click this button to open the Bi-D Adjustment dialog box where you can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Printer Setting Click this button to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you can change the printer settings.
EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed when the printer is connected directly and you install the printer driver as described in the Start Here or the Setup Guide. When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server and clients.
Click the Default button to revert all items to the default settings. Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Do one of the following to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on the taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to the Utility...
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Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, see Using the Printer Driver. When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following printer status window appears.
Home > Printer Software Using Bi-D Adjustment Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment This utility tool allows you to make adjustment when you find a misalignment in vertical line. Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment To make Bi-D Adjustment, follow the steps below. Caution: Do not turn off the printer while the printer is printing adjustment pattern.
Home > Printer Software Using Printer Setting Changing printer settings This utility tool allows you to display current settings stored in the printer, change settings of the printer, and read settings stored in the file or save settings to the file. Caution: Do not turn off Packet Mode setting.
Setting for the clients. Note: When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server and clients. See Setting up EPSON Status Monitor When connecting to a Windows XP shared printer, error and warning notifications do not appear during printing.
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For Windows XP Home Edition printer server: Click Start, click Control panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. For a Windows 2000 printer server: Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. For Windows 7: Right-click your printer icon, click Printer Properties, and then click the Sharing tab in the appearing screen. For Windows Vista, XP, or 2000: Right-click your printer icon, and click Sharing in the menu that appears.
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Note: Do not use spaces or hyphens for the share name, or an error may occur. In Windows 7 or Vista, you cannot select share this printer until you click the Change sharing options button. You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network. See the following pages for details: Setting for the clients.
When you want to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in each client from the Software Disc.
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Click the Ports tab and then click Add Port. When the Printer Ports window appears, select Local Port, and then click New Port.
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Enter the following information for the port name and then click OK. \\Name of computer connected to the target printer\name of shared printer After returning to the Printer Ports window, click Close. Check that the name you entered for the port has been added and selected, and then click Close.
Home > Printer Software Canceling Printing If the printouts are not what you expected and display incorrect or garbled characters or images, you may need to cancel printing. When the printer icon is displayed on the taskbar, follow the instructions below to cancel printing. Double-click the printer icon on the task bar.
Click Uninstall a program (Windows 7 or Vista) or double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon (Windows XP or 2000). Click Change or Remove Programs (Windows XP or 2000 only), select the EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P Printer Utility Uninstall, then click Uninstall/Change (Windows 7) or Change/Remove (Windows Vista, XP, or 2000).
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Note: Make sure that nothing is selected in the Printer Model tab. Click the Utility tab and select EPSON Status Monitor 3(for EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P) and click OK. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Home > Control Panel Using the Control Panel Control Panel Buttons and Lights Selecting a built-in font Panel operations during sleep mode You can control simple printer operations—such as line feeding, form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selecting fonts— with the buttons on the control panel.
Feeds continuous paper backwards to the standby position. 6. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. When pressed for three seconds, turns on the Micro Adjust mode**. To turn off, press again. 7. Paper Out light On when no paper is loaded in the selected paper source or when paper is not loaded correctly.
For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover closed. The printer will function with the printer cover open or removed, but for maximum safety keep the cover closed.
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Note: You may exit the lock-out setting mode by turning off the printer at any time. Any settings you have made remain in effect until you change them again.
Home > Control Panel About Your Printer’s Default Settings Default Setting mode Changing default settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the Default Setting mode. Default Setting mode The following table lists the default settings and the options you can select in the Default Setting mode.
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Software When you select ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/P mode. When you select IBM PPDS, the printer emulates an IBM printer.
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The printer comes with three kinds of interfaces; a parallel interface, a serial interface and a USB interface. If your printer is connected to only one computer, choose Parallel, Serial, or USB for the interface mode, depending on the interface you use. If your printer is connected to two computers, select Auto (automatic) to allow the printer to automatically switch between interfaces depending on which one is receiving data.
This setting is available only in the IBM PPDS emulation mode. When auto carriage return is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code is accompanied by a carriage return code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line. Manual feed wait time This sets the amount of wait time between the time paper is inserted into the paper guide and when it is fed.
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The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints a message prompting you to select the language for the default- setting menu. The language which is underlined indicates the current setting. Note: Depending on the model, language may not be selected. If the language you want is not selected, press the Item (Tear Off) button until the printout indicates the language you want.
Home > Problem Solver Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you cannot fix your problem using this table, see Problems and Solutions.
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The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not available.
Home > Problem Solver Problems and Solutions Power supply Printing Paper handling Network problems Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See Printing a Self Test.
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The printer does not print The Pause light is off but nothing is printed. Cause What to do The software may not be installed properly. Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, as described in the Start Here or the Setup Guide. Check the software’s printer settings.
Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is missing in the printout. Cause What to do The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing in random positions. Cause What to do Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or...
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Paper does not feed. Cause What to do Continuous paper may be left in the printer. Remove the continuous paper. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Insert a new sheet. The printer cannot detect the paper on the Move the paper (and the edge guides) a little to the left or paper guide as it is positioned too far to the right.
Network problems A communication error occurs Cause What to do Are multiple users logged into a single On a Windows XP/Vista/7 system with multiple users, a computer at the same time? communication error may occur when switching to a new user and starting a new print job while the previous user is still printing.
Home > Problem Solver Correcting USB Problems Make sure that your computer is a Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000 pre-installed model Printer does not work correctly with the USB cable If you are having difficulty using your printer with a USB connection, read the information in this section. Make sure that your computer is a Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000 pre- installed model Your computer must be a Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000 pre-installed model.
Home > Problem Solver Clearing a Paper Jam Follow these steps to clear a paper jam. Caution: Do not touch the white cable inside the printer. Turn off the printer. If a single-sheet of paper is stuck on the paper guide, gently remove it. Open the printer cover.
Home > Problem Solver Printing a Self Test Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem is probably caused by your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable.
Technical Support Web Site Epson’s Technical Support Web Site provides help with problems that cannot be solved using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation. If you have a Web browser and can connect to the Internet, access the site at: http://support.epson.net/...
Epson Helpdesk Epson Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advise. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in installing, configuring and operating your Epson product. Our Pre-sales Helpdesk staff can provide literature on new Epson products and advise where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
Epson provides the technical support services listed below. Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website for your printer (U.S. or Canada) for solutions to common problems. You can download drivers and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.
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* Contact your local phone company to call this toll free number from a mobile phone. ** Dial first 7 digits, wait for a message, then enter code. If your country is not on the list, please contact your nearest Epson office. May be subject to additional local or long distance calling costs.
Home > Options and Consumables Installing and Using Options Roll paper holder Roll paper holder The optional roll paper holder (C81114 ) allows you to use your printer with 216 mm (8.5 inch) roll paper like that used with telex machines. This option is not available in all countries. Follow these steps to install and use the roll paper holder: Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide.
When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your Epson printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause damage to your printer, which is not covered by Epson’s warranties.
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots.
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to help feed the ribbon into place; it should not be twisted or creased. Reinstall the paper tension unit. Reinstall and close the printer cover.
Home > Product Information Printer Parts a. edge guides b. paper supports c. paper guide d. paper release lever e. knob f. power switch g. control panel h. printer cover i. paper thickness lever a. paper tension unit b. push tractor c.
Home > Product Information Printer Specifications Mechanical Electronic Electrical Environmental Paper Recommended printable area Paper alignment Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft 347 cps at 10 cpi 357 cps at 12 cpi 390 cps at 15 cpi High speed draft condensed 383 cps at 17cpi 298 cps at 20 cpi...
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Input voltage range AC 99 to 132 V AC 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.8 A (maximum 1.5 A depending 0.4 A (maximum 0.7 A depending on the character type) on the character type) Power consumption...
Thickness 0.12 to 0.39 mm (0.0047 to 0.015 inch) Weight 40 to 58 g/m² (12 to 15 lb) Binding Line-glued at the top of form Envelopes: paper guide entry Size No. 6: 165 × 92 mm (6.5 × 3.6 inches) No.
Continuous paper: The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch) each. The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch) each. The maximum paper width is 254 mm (10.0 inches). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8.0 inches).
EPSON ESC/P control codes IBM PPDS emulation control codes Your printer supports the EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM PPDS emulation control codes listed below. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics.
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Print position motion: ESC d, ESC R, ESC D, HT, ESC B, VT, ESC J Font selection: DC2, ESC P, ESC :, ESC E, ESC F, ESC I, ESC [d, ESC [I Font enhancement: DC4, SO, ESC SO, ESC W, ESC [ @, SI, ESC SI, ESC G, ESC H, ESC T, ESC S, ESC -, ESC _ Spacing: BS, SP...
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Seiko Epson Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment.
to correct the interference at his own expense. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For Canadian users This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Be careful not to get water onto the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer mechanism. Contact an Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed.
Home > Product Information Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer for some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow these steps to repack the printer in its original packing materials: Warning: When transporting the printer, hold the bottom left and right sides of the printer firmly to lift it.
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