FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 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 arc designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the outside of the unit. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,, causing serious damage to the product. 6.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ink Jet Printer Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Your Printer with Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Best Printer Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Your Printer Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 1-49 1-49 1-50 Chapter 2 Using the Printer The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a Memory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Memory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Interface Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing an Interface Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resident Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printable Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B Modes and Commands Available Printer Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Printer Mode With SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Driver Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fonts and Font Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unique Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The Epson® EPI-4000 combines high performance and reliability with a wide range of features. The EPI-4000 uses ink jet technology for fast, quiet, high-quality printing. A powerful processor drives the EPI-4000’s imaging system, allowing it to compose an entire page in internal memory before printing.
Introduction l l The ability to print up to two letter size pages or one ledger size page of text per minute. Two built-in interfaces: Centronics® parallel and RS-232C. Options and Supplies Many options are available to enhance your EN-4000 printer. For detailed information on the installation and use of these options, see Chapter 4. Font cards Optional font cards are available from your Epson dealer. These cards contain additional fonts to supplement the internal fonts resident in your printer.
Introduction Coax and Twinax interface boards These two interfaces let you use the EPI-4000 as a local system printer for an IBM® mainframe or minicomputer. You can install the boards quickly and easily inside the printer without any additional hardware. IEEE interface board The IEEE-488 interface offers standardized connections, trouble-free operation, and the ability to connect computers, printers, and other devices on the same line to share data freely.
Introduction About This Manual This user’s manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your Epson EN-4000 printer. Finding your way around Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first. Chapters 2 and 3 cover general printer operation and paper handling. This important information is necessary for the dayto-day operation of your printer.
introduction Conventions used in this manual WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States.
Introduction Ink Jet Printer Precautions The EPI-4000 uses ink jet technology. Even if you are familiar with other types of printers, please read and observe the following precautions to ensure safe, efficient operation. • Never put your hand inside the printer while it is printing. • Cartridge ink contains propyl alcohol. If the ink comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with plenty of water.
Introduction l l l l If you must turn the printer off in the midst of printing, first press ON LINE to set the printer off line, wait three seconds, and then turn the power off. The EPI-4000 uses an electric heater to dry the ink as the page is released to the output tray. For best print quality, do not touch the finished page until the printer completes delivery to the output tray. The paper output slot at the back of the printer may become warm during printing.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer ........................................... 1-2 Unpacking the Printer.. ............................................................ Removing the Protective Materials.. .................................. Checking the Parts.. .............................................................. Carrying the Printer ............................................................. 1-4 1-6 1-10 1-11 Assembling the Printer ...............................
Choosing a Place for the Printer There are several important things to consider when selecting a place to set up your printer. Keep the following in mind: l 1-2 Leave enough room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance and unrestricted flow of air. The illustrations below show how much space is required.
Choosing a Place for the Printer Place the printer on a. flat, hard, stable surface. A soft surface, such as a carpeted area, blocks the ventilation slots and may cause overheating. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach. Use a grounded outlet with three holes to match the plug on the printer. Do not use an adapter plug. WARNING: l l l l Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat:, moisture, or dust.
Unpacking the Printer Carefully unpack the main carton. At the top of the carton you’ll find an accessory box containing several printer components. Under this box is the printer itself, protected by white packing material. The illustration below shows how your printer is packaged.
Unpacking the Printer 1. Remove the printer from the large carton and set it on a flat, stable surface. You may need someone to help you lift it. 2. Remove the printer from the plastic bag. Then remove each shock prevention tape as shown below.
Unpacking the Printer Removing the Protective Materials The EN-4000 is protected during shipping by a screw, a locking bracket, a protective sheet, and white foam packing materials. Except for the white packing material inside the paper tray, you must remove these items before you can turn on your printer. Save all protective materials in case you need to transport your printer. 1. Remove the protective material from the print head’s flexible band. 2. Use a coin to remove the screw, as shown below.
Unpacking the Printer 3. Remove the locking bracket. 4. Lift the paper feeder cover and remove the white packing material from the center of the paper tray, as shown below.
Unpacking the Printer 5. Move both paper guides to the right; then remove the packing material as shown below. 6. Open the ink cartridge compartment cover.
Unpacking the Printer 7. Turn the knob counter-clockwise until the printer ejects the protective sheet through the back of the printer. 8. Close the ink cartridge compartment cover and the paper feeder cover.
Unpacking the Printer Checking the Parts As you unpack your printer, check that you have all the parts shown below, and that none have been damaged during transportation. Note: A cleaning brush is also included with your printer. After removing the parts, save all the packaging materials in case you need to transport your printer.
Unpacking the Printer Carrying the Printer EPI-4000 printer design differs from that of other printers. When you need to carry the printer, follow these precautions to avoid damage: 1. Wind the printer cord in a coil, secure the coil, and place it on top of the printer as shown below.
Unpacking the Printer 2. Remove the output tray. 3. Grasp the printer as shown below. You may need someone to help you lift it.
CAUTION: Never pick up the printer by grasping the parts indicated in the illustration below. Because they’re not designed to bear the weight of the printer, you may damage them or your printer.
Assembling the Printer The next step is to install a few important parts. Attaching the Printer Cover 1. Insert the mounting pins on the printer cover into the mounting brackets at the top of the printer. Press firmly until the cover clicks into place.
Assembling the Printer Installing the Extension Tray You can pull out the extension tray as needed to hold paper that is longer than the paper tray. 1. Hold the extension tray in your right hand and align the two tabs at the bottom over the slots in the paper tray, as shown below. 2. Place your left hand on the extension tray and push down lightly with both hands while sliding the tray forward.
Assembling the Printer Installing the Output Tray The output tray receives printed pages and envelopes. 1. Hold the output tray as shown below. 2. Insert the tray firmly into place.
Assembling the Printer Installing the Paper Support 1. Place the paper support on the metal ledge between the two paper guides, and lower the end of the support into place as shown below. Installing the Ink Cartridge The printer’s ink cartridge is completely self contained, so it’s easy to install and remove. Replacement ink cartridges (S020003) are available from your Epson dealer. WARNING: Cartridge ink may cause irritation to your skin or eyes. If ink gets in your eyes, flush them with water.
Assembling the Printer Follow the steps below to install the ink cartridge: 1. Open the ink cartridge compartment cover, as shown. WARNING: Never install or remove an ink cartridge when the printer is on line. Always set the printer off line (press ON LINE to turn the indicator light off) and make sure the print head is capped at the left side of the printer before removing or replacing the ink cartridge.
Assembling the Printer 2. Hold the cartridge with your thumb over the raised triangle at one end. Insert the end opposite the triangle into the ink compartment, as shown below. The ink level indicator should be in the lower right corner. 3. Push the cartridge gently into the compartment until you feel it contact the back of the compartment and you hear it snap into place.
Assembling the Printer 4. Close the ink compartment cover. Note: Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to print up to 1000 average letter size pages. Pages with graphics or dense text use more ink. The first ink cartridge you install may print fewer pages because some of the ink is used to fill the ink feeding system. When to replace a cartridge The indicator lever at the end of each cartridge shows you when it’s time to replace the cartridge.
Assembling the Printer Plugging in the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, follow the steps below to connect it to an electrical outlet. 1. Make sure the power switch, located at the right rear of the printer, is turned off. (It is off when the O is visible, as shown below.) 2. Plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Your Printer’s Components The EPI-4000 printer is designed to make all the features easy to use. This section introduces the parts of the EPI-4000 so that you can easily find them as you load and test your printer. Front View When you look at your EPI-4000 printer from the front, you can see most of the design features.
Your Printer’s Components The paper fray holds stacks of paper and feeds them automatically through the printer. The paper tray cover protects your paper supply. You can also use the paper guides to print a single sheet or envelope without changing the paper inside the paper tray. The paper feeder cover protects the feeding mechanism that carries paper through the printer. You lift this cover to find the envelope lever used to print envelopes.
Your Printer's Components Back View The illustration below shows the printer from the back with the paper cover off. Inside the paper tray, you see the paper-end clip, which you can adjust to hold the paper stack in place. You can pull out the extension tray to accommodate long sheets of paper. See Chapter 3 for information about loading paper. You use the power switch, located at the rear, to turn the printer on and off.
Your Printer’s Components You connect your printer to your computer by connecting a cable to one of the two interface connectors at the center rear of your printer. The upper connector is for the parallel interface, and the lower connector is for the serial interface. Connecting the EPI-4000 to your computer is covered later in this chapter. Left Side View The left side of the printer, as shown below, includes slots for optional font cards, the ink supply, and a knob for clearing paper jams.
Your Printer’s Components On the left side of the printer just below the paper tray, you see two font card slots used to insert optional font cards. See Chapter 4 for information about optional font cards. Open the ink cartridge compartment cover to see the ink cartridge compartment, where you install your printer’s ink cartridges. Inside the ink cartridge compartment, just above the cartridge, is a knob that you turn to remove jammed paper. WARNING: Follow these steps whenever you turn your printer: 1.
Charging the Ink Feeding System You need to charge the ink feeding system only once, the first time you set up your printer. You do not need to repeat this step, even if you move the printer to a new location and set it up again. Follow these steps to charge the ink feeding system: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the ink cartridge is installed.
Charging the Ink Feeding System 2. Hold down the RESET button while you turn on the printer. During charging, the display reads IC and then the ink charging countdown appears on the display. When the cycle is complete, both the display and the ON LINE indicator light go off. Note: You do not need to charge the ink feeding system when you replace an ink cartridge.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test Now that you’ve assembled, set up, and plugged in your printer, you’re probably anxious to see it print. Follow the instructions below to load standard letter size paper to print the self test. Chapter 3 describes how to load 11 x 17-inch (ledger or B) size and other different paper sizes. Note: You do not need to connect the printer to your computer to run the self test. 1. Make sure the printer is off line. If not, press ON LINE to set the printer off line.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test 2. Press MANUAL FEED. The MANUAL FEED light goes on.
3. Open the paper feeder cover.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test 4. Move the envelope lever to the single-sheet position. 5. Close the paper feeder cover.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test 6. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 7. Open the paper tray cover. Squeeze the tab on the paper-end clip and slide it toward you until the clip rests against the end of the paper tray.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test 8. Move the left paper guide until it clicks into place at the left side of the paper tray. 9. Move the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test 10. Move the paper support so it is centered between the paper guides. 11. Take a stack of letter size paper, fan it, and then tap the edges against a flat surface to even the stack. CAUTION: The paper stack should be no higher than the on the left paper guide to avoid causing a paper jam.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test 12. Insert the stack of paper between the left and right paper guides. Press down a little on the edge of the paper that enters the printer first. Then push the stack in gently as far as it will go; next adjust the right paper guide so it rests lightly against the paper stack. 13. Slide the paper-end clip until it fits lightly against the end of the stack.
Loading Paper to Print a Self Test CAUTION: Be sure to set the paper-end clip lightly against the end of the paper to avoid paper feeding 14. Put the cover back over the paper tray. high humidity can cause poor print quality. Now you’re ready to print the self test.
Printing the Self Test Once you have loaded letter size paper, follow the instructions below to print the self test. 1. 2. 3. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line. Open the printer cover and press SelecType to enter SelecType mode. Press MENU several times to change the left digit to 8.
Printing the Self Test 4. Press or read 81. to change the right digit to 1. Your display should 5. Press SET. The display reads Co.
Printing the Self Test 6. Close the printer cover. The display reads PE. CAUTION: Be sure to close the printer cover when you want to print. If you press the SET button when the printer cover is open, the printer loads the paper but cannot print until the printer cover is closed.
Printing the Self Test 7. Press MANUAL FEED. The MANUAL FEED light goes off. 8. Press ON LINE. The display reads SP and your printer begins the self test. The self test is a one-page printout. When the printer is finished printing the self test, it sends the page to the output tray. A sample of the self test output is shown below.
Printing the Self Test If the Self Test Doesn’t Print The most likely cause of a failed test is either a problem with the print head or a mistake in the SelecType panel settings. If the self test does not print properly, check the points below. l l l l l l If the paper jams, the display reads PJ. If you see this message, turn off the printer and remove the paper jam according to the section on clearing a paper jam in Chapter 6. Then load the paper again, as described earlier in this chapter.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your EPI-4000 has two separate interface connections: a parallel interface and an RS-232C compatible serial interface. If you are unsure which one your computer requires, check your computer manual. The EPI-4000 is set up at the factory for parallel communication. If your computer has a parallel interface and you have a suitable shielded cable, you can connect to most computers immediately. Just follow the steps under Connecting the Parallel Interface, below.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting the Parallel Interface To use the printer’s standard parallel interface, connect a shielded parallel interface cable as described below. 1. Make sure that both your computer and printer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel connector of the printer.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock side of the connector. Note: If your cable has a ground wire, use a screwdriver to attach it to the ground screw directly beneath the interface connector.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, use a screwdriver to attach it to the ground connector of the computer. Connecting the Serial Interface If you use the EPI-4000’s serial interface, use a properly shielded cable and make sure it is the correct one for your computer.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 3. Use a screwdriver to secure the cable by tightening the screw on each side of the connector.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Note: 4. • If the screws that come with the cable do not fit into the screw locks of the printer’s interface connector, replace your screws with the extra ones provided with the printer. • If your cable has a ground wire, use a screwdriver to attach it to the ground connector to the right of the interface connector. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer.
Using Your Printer with Software Now that you’ve set up the EPI-4000 printer and are more familiar with its operation, start using it with your application programs. Most applications programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many of these programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers to choose from.
Using Your Printer with Software If none of the printers listed above are available from your program, use the Epson LQ or FX mode. If you use LQ or FX mode, choose one of the following printers (listed in order of preference).
Chapter 2 Using the Printer The Control Panel ..................................................................... The Display ........................................................................... Indicator Lights.. .................................................................. Buttons ..................................... ............................................. 2-4 SelecType Overview .................. ............................................. Using SelecType .......................
The Control Panel The EPI-4000 control panel consists of three elements: a light emitting diode (LED) display, indicator lights, and buttons. The lights and display show you the status of the printer. You use the buttons to control printer settings and paper handling functions. The Display The display shows either the printer’s current status (including maintenance and error messages) or printer settings.
The Control Panel Indicator Lights POWER On when the printer is turned on and power is supplied. READY On when the printer is ready to accept data. This light flickers when data is received. ON LINE On when the printer can receive and print data from the computer. DRAFT On when draft printing mode is selected Off when letter quality mode is selected. MANUAL FEED On when the paper feeder mechanism is in the manual feed position. SelecType On when SelecType mode is active.
The Control Panel Buttons Most of the buttons have more than one name and. function, depending on whether the printer cover is open or closed and what mode the printer is in. The following section describes the functions of the buttons when the cover is closed. ON LINE Controls the printer’s on line/off line status. When the printer is on line, the ON LINE light is on and the printer can receive and print data from the computer. Press this button to switch between on line and off line status.
The Control Panel MANUAL FEED Ordinarily, this light is off and paper feeds automatically from the paper tray. When you want to feed paper manually, set the printer off line and press this button. When you want to print on contimuous paper, press MANUAL FEED to release the paper in the paper tray. RESET When the printer is off line and no data is in memory, press RESET once to cancel any settings made by printer commands and to cancel draft printing and manual feed modes, if they are selected.
SelecType Overview The SelecType feature gives you a simple means to control your printer. When you lift the printer cover and use the SelecType panel, you can control most of the printer’s functions-from the simplest to the most complex. Use SelecType’s menu-based system to do the following: l l Change your printer configuration without adjusting any DIP switches Select most font or print options without entering software commands.
SelecType Overview SelecType Press this button to enter or exit SelecType. If SelecType mode is active, the SelecType light is on. MENU When the SelecType light is on, press this button to increase the menu (left) digit of the display. This moves you down the list of menus. When SelecType is on, press to increase the option (right) digit of the display. Use this to select the desired option. When SelecType is on, press to decrease the option (right) digit of the display.
SelecType Overview Using SelecType Follow these steps to use SelecType: 1. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line and lift the printer cover. 2. Press SelecType to enter SelecType mode. 3. Press MENU to choose the menu digit. 4. Press or to select the option digit. Note: If you move past the number or digit you want while pressing MENU, or keep pressing the button until the digit you want reappears. 5. Verify your choice on the display. 6. Press SET to save the new setting.
SelecType Menus and Options HP Emulation Mode Menus Menu 0: Paper Size Because the EPI-4000 prints on a wide variety of paper sizes, the paper size menu includes 15 options. The factory default setting is 00: letter size paper. See Chapter 7 for precise dimensions of each paper size. If you want to use any paper other than standard letter size paper, use the paper size menu to change your setting to match the size of paper you load into the printer.
SelecType Menus and Options Option Setting 0 1 Letter size (8 1/2 in. x 11 in.) 2 3 4 Executive size (7 1/4 in. x 10 1/2 in.) 5 A4 size (8 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in.) 6 7 8 9 A3 size (11 3/4 in. x 16 1/2 in.) Legal size (8 1/2 in. x 14 in.) B (ledger) size (11 in. x 17 in.) Letter size, landscape (11 in. x 8 1/2 in.) A4 size, landscape (11 3/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.) #10 envelope (9 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in.) #6 envelope (6 1/2 in. x 3 5/8 in.) A DL envelope (8.7 in. x 4.3 in.
SelecType Menus and Options The illustration below shows printing in portrait and landscape orientation. Portrait orientation Landscape orientation Menu 2: Font Source Use the font source menu to specify one of four possible sources of fonts: your printer’s internal fonts, fonts on a font card in slot A, fonts on a font card in slot B, or fonts you have downloaded to the printer’s memory from your computer. The factory default setting is 20: internal.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu 3: Font Number Use the options on this menu to choose the specific font you want to use. The options available on this menu change depending on the setting of the font source menu. For example, if the font source menu setting is 21, and you insert a font card in slot A, the font number options for this menu reflect the fonts available on the card. The symbol set may change when you change the font number option.
SelecType Menus and Options Note: When you use a font from an optional font card, select the font number listed on the card. If you download two or more fonts to the printer’s memory, you must use software commands to choose the font number. Menu 4: Symbol Set The default setting for this menu is suitable for most applications in the USA. You may want to change the symbol set setting if you are using a language other than English.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu 5: Auto Continue The setting for the auto continue menu determines whether a page continues to print after certain errors occur. To make the printer stop when an error occurs, set auto continue to off. The factory setting is 51: on.
SelecType Menus and Options When auto continue is on: l If the auto continue menu is set to on, printing resumes one second after the PS error occurs. When printing resumes, you may lose data if the actual paper size is narrower than the SelecType paper size setting. Buffer Overflow Error (b0 or bF) When the printer’s memory cannot hold all the data for a page, or the downloaded font or macros take up too much memory, a buffer overflow error occurs.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu 6: Automatic Margins When this menu is on, the printer leaves a margin between the last printable line on one page and the first printable line on the next page. Most software applications take care of your top and bottom margins for you and control when the printer skips to a new page, so you may never need to change this menu. The factory default setting is 61: on. If you set the menu to off, no top or bottom margin is established.
SelecType Menus and Options 3. Press MENU to change the left digit of the display to 7. This is the lines per page menu. 4. Press SET. The display flashes the current setting. 5. Press or to increase or decrease the setting (unlike other settings, this changes both digits). 6. When the number of lines you want appears on the display, press SET to save the setting.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu 8: Status Sheet/Self Test Use this menu to print a status sheet or a self test. The self test is a one-page sample showing output from your printer. It lets you check printer operation without sending a print job from your computer. The status sheet is a report containing information on your printer configuration and SelecType settings and print samples of the available fonts.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu 9: Printer Mode The printer mode menu has three options: HP LaserJet series II emulation, Epson LQ-2500 emulation, and Epson FX-850/1050 emulation. The factory setting is 90: HP emulation mode. For best results, leave this setting at HP emulation mode and choose the HP LaserJet series II printer in your application program setup.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu b: Interface This menu gives you two options for the interface setting: parallel or serial. The factory setting is b0: parallel interface. If you choose to install an optional interface board, make sure this menu is set to parallel whether the board is for a serial or parallel interface. ‘This is because all optional interface boards use the printer’s internal parallel connections. The serial option is for use with the printer’s internal RS-232C serial interface only.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu d: Word length This menu appears only if you set the RS-232C serial interface option. You can select a word length for serial communications from two options: 8-bit word length or 7-bit word length. See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The factory setting with RS-232C is d0: 8-bit word length.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu F: X-on/ X-off This menu appears only after you have set the RS-232C serial interface option. See your computer manual and software documentation for the proper setting. The factory setting with the RS-232C interface is F1 : enable.
SelecType Menus and Options LQ/FX Emulation Mode Menus The menus in this section are available only if your printer is set to LQ or FX emulation mode. See the Quick Reference card for a complete table of LQ/FX emulation mode menus and options. LQ/FX Menu 2: Condensed Print If you are using LQ or FX mode and you choose condensed print, characters are printed at about 60% of their normal width. The actual amount of reduction may differ if the default character spacing (10 cpi) has been changed.
SelecType Menus and Options LQ/FX Menu 3: Typeface The typeface menu available when you use LQ or FX mode displays the options listed below. Other options are available if you install optional font cards. The factory setting is 30: Courier. Option 0 Courier 1 Prestige Courier Courier Bold Prestige Prestige 2-24 Setting ABCDEFGHIJabcdefghij0123!"#$%&'()*+,-./ ABCDEFGHIJabcdefghij0l23!"#$%&'()*+,-./ ABCDEFGHIJabcdefghij0123!"#$%&'()*+,-.
SelecType Menus and Options LQ/FX Menu 4: Extended Graphics When you use LQ or FX mode, the factory setting for this menu is 40: Epson Extended Graphics character table. In most cases you leave this menu at its default setting. The Extended Graphics table includes international characters, Greek characters, and mathematical symbols, as well as graphic characters for printing lines, comers, and shaded areas.
SelecType Menus and Options Menu 5: Country (LQ/FX) The country menu supports 13 international character sets. The factory default setting is 50: USA and works with most application programs. You may want to change the country menu setting if you are using a language other than English.
SelecType Menus and Options LQ/FX Menu 6: Automatic Margins If your printer is set for LQ or FX emulation, this menu is valid only when you are printing on continuous paper using the optional push tractor unit. When this menu is on, the printer leaves a margin between the last printed line on one page and the first printable line on the next page.
Chapter 3 Paper Handling Choosing Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Loading Paper ........................................................................... 3-4 Loading Paper into the Paper Tray.. .................................. 3-4 Loading Paper Manually .....................................................
Choosing Paper The EPI-4000 is a plain paper printer designed to print on most commonly available types of single-sheet paper and envelopes. The type of paper you use, however, directly affects the quality of the printing. For best printing results, use high-quality, 17 to 24 lb. cotton bond or sulfite paper. Paper made for plain-paper copiers is also a good choice. The EPI-4000 can also print on other types of standard office paper, including memo sheets, letterhead, and paper for non-impact printers.
Choosing Paper To test paper in the printer, load a single sheet from the package, run the self test as described in Chapter 1, and look at the results. Next load another sheet with the opposite side facing up and run the self test again. Check to see which side gives you the best printing quality. See Chapter 7 for detailed specifications on the paper you can use with the EPI-4000. Note: Ink jet printers are particularly sensitive to the condition of your paper.
Loading Paper The EPI-4000 can print on a wide range of paper and envelope sizes, including letter, legal, and ledger size paper, and #6, #10, and DL size envelopes. The printer’s default (factory) paper size setting is letter size, so you can use single sheets of letter size paper without changing the paper size setting. To use envelopes or other sizes of single sheet paper, you need to change the paper size.
Loading Paper 1. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line. The ON LINE light goes off. Then press MANUAL FEED to lower the pressure bar in the paper tray. The MANUAL FEED light goes on. 2. Open the paper feeder cover, as shown below. 3. Move the envelope lever to the envelope position, as shown below. Then close the paper feeder cover.
Loading Paper 4. Make sure the paper release lever is up, as shown below. 5. 3-6 Remove the paper tray cover.
Loading Paper 6. Press in the tab on the paper-end clip and move the clip toward you until it rests against the end of the paper tray, as shown below. 7. If your paper is too long to fit in the paper tray, pull out the extension tray, as shown below.
Loading Paper 8. Check if the left paper guide is in place on the left side of the paper tray. If the paper guide is not in place, move it until it clicks into place, as shown below. 9. Move the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper or envelopes.
Loading Paper 10. Move the paper support so it is centered between the paper guides. 11. Take a stack of paper or envelopes, fan it, and then tap the edges on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Loading Paper 12. If you are loading single sheets, insert the stack between the paper guides with the side that provides the best printing quality facing up, as shown below. If you are loading envelopes, insert them with the envelope opening entering the printer first and the front of the envelope facing up, as shown below.
Loading Paper The top of the paper or envelope stack must be below the maximum height mark on the left paper guide shown below or a paper jam may result.
Loading Paper Note: You can load letter or A4 size paper in landscape position (with the longer edge of the paper entering the printer first), as shown below. You may want to load these types of paper in landscape position if you need a wider printing space for spreadsheets, graphics, or tables and the font you are using prints only in portrait orientation.
Loading Paper 14. If you are loading single sheets, press in the tab on the paperend clip and move the clip so that it rests lightly against the paper stack, as shown below. CAUTION if are loading single sheets, be sure the paper end clip rests likely against the paper stack or paper feeding problems may result.
Loading Paper 15. Replace the paper tray cover. 16. Open the paper feeder cover. If you are loading single sheets, move the envelope lever to the single-sheet position, as shown below. To use envelopes, leave the envelope lever in the envelope position. Then close the paper feeder cover.
Loading Paper CAUTION: If the envelope lever is in the envelope position when you are using single sheets, the printer does not load paper or print properly. 17. Press MANUAL FEED to raise the pressure bar in the paper tray and hold the paper or envelopes securely in place. The MANUAL FEED light goes off. Then press ON LINE to set the printer on line. The ON LINE light goes on. CAUTION: l When you print documents, periodically remove the printed pages in the output tray.
Loading Paper Loading Paper Manually Using the manual loading feature, you can load one sheet of paper or one envelope at a time. This allows you to temporarily use a different type or size of paper without changing the paper in the paper tray. To manually load a sheet of paper or an envelope, follow these steps: 1. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line. Then press MANUAL FEED to release the paper in the paper tray. The MANUAL FEED light goes on. 2.
Loading Paper 4. If you want to print a single sheet, make sure the envelope lever is in the single-sheet position, as shown below. To print an envelope, move the envelope lever to the envelope position. CAUTION: If the envelope lever is in the envelope position when you are using single sheets, the printer does not load paper or print properly. 5. Close the paper feeder cover if you want to print a single sheet. To print an envelope, keep the paper feeder cover open.
Loading Paper 6. Make sure the paper release lever is up, as shown below. 7. To print a single sheet, place the sheet of paper on the paper tray cover with its left edge aligned against the left paper guide on the paper tray cover, as shown below. Make sure the side that provides the best printing quality faces up.
Loading Paper To print an envelope, place it inside the paper feeder with the envelope opening entering the printer first and the front of the envelope facing up. Align its left edge against the envelope guide inside the paper feeder, as shown below. 8. If you are loading a sheet of paper, move the right paper guide so that it rests lightly against the right edge of the sheet, as shown below.
Loading Paper 9. To print a single sheet, insert it into the manual feeding slot using enough pressure so that the page bows slightly in the middle, until it is drawn into the printer. To print an envelope, insert it into the paper slot using enough pressure so that the envelope bows slightly in the middle, until it is drawn into the printer. Keep the envelope aligned against the left paper guide.
Loading Paper 10. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line. You can now print the page or envelope. Note: When you use the manual loading feature for several sheets of paper or envelopes, be sure the printer is finished printing the - previous page and the printed page is in the output tray before you insert the next sheet or envelope. 11. When you are finished using the manual loading feature and you want to use the paper in the paper tray again, press MANUAL FEED. The MANUAL FEED light goes off.
Chapter 4 Options Using Font Cards.. .................................................................... Compatible Font Cards.. ..................................................... Caring for Font Cards ......................................................... Inserting a Font Card ..................................... .................... Selecting a Font With Your Application Program........... Selecting a Font With SelecType ..................................... Removing a Font Card..................
Using Font Cards Font cards allow you to use many different styles of type in addition to the internal fonts resident in your printer. The EPI-4000 has two slots for font cards, and a variety of font cards are available from your Epson dealer. Compatible Font Cards Check with your Epson dealer for a list of the font cards available for the EPI-4000. The manual for each font card contains samples of the characters and symbol sets the font card provides.
Using Font Cards l l Keep font cards in their slip cases and blue anti-static bags when you are not using them. Do not store cards in direct sunlight or near a source of heat. Font cards can withstand temperatures from -20” F to 150° F (-30” C to 65° C) and can tolerate up to 90% humidity. Inserting a Font Card You can insert a font card into either of the two slots on the left side of the printer toward the front. The top slot is slot A and the bottom slot is slot B.
Using Font Cards 2. Hold the card so that the Epson logo faces up and the arrow points toward the slot you want to use. 3. Make sure the card is level and then slide it into the slot. If the printer goes off line and the display reads CE, the card error message, you inserted the card when the printer was on line or when the printer’s memory contained data. If you see this message, remove the font card. Then press ON LINE and return to step 1. 4. 4-4 Press ON LINE to set the printer on line.
Using Font Cards Now that you have inserted a font card, you can select the fonts you want to print using your application program or SelecType. Selecting a Font With Your Application Program When the printer is in HP emulation mode, you can use your application program to select the fonts you want to print. First be sure you selected HP LaserJet series II or a similar printer from the program’s setup or installation menu.
Using Font Cards When the printer is in HP emulation mode, you use the SelecType font source menu to specify the source of the font, whether the font is internal, on a font card, or downloaded from your computer. Then you use the SelecType font number menu to select a font from the font card. The following section describes how to select a font from a font card in HP emulation mode. Chapter 2 also describes how to use the font source and font number menus.
Using Font Cards CAUTION: A new setting takes effect only after you press SET to save it, so always be sure to press SET after you change a setting. 6. Next press MENU until the left digit on the display is 3. This is the font number menu. 7. To select the font you want to use, press or to change the right digit on the display. Select the number of the font you want to use. Font numbers are listed on the font card. 8. Press SET to save the font number setting. 9.
Using Font Curds 2. To remove the font card, grasp the card at the center and gently pull it straight out of the slot, as shown below. Recovering From a Card Error If the display reads CE, a card error has occurred. A card error occurs if you insert or remove a font card when the printer is on line or when the printer’s memory contains data. You cannot use the font card or print documents until you correct the card error.
Using Font Cards 5. To reinsert the font card, see the section on inserting a font card earlier in this chapter. When removing a font card If a card error occurs when you remove a font card, follow these steps to correct the error: 1. Reinsert the font card. 2. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line. The ON LINE light goes on. 3. If the printer’s memory contains data, printing resumes.
Using a Memory Board If you often print complex pages with graphics and downloaded fonts, you may want to increase the amount of random access memory (RAM) in the printer. Your printer needs more memory if the display frequently reads bF or bo, the buffer overflow error messages. To increase the amount of memory in the printer, you can install the optional memory board. The optional memory board provides an additional 2MB of RAM. After you install the memory board, the printer has a total of 2.5MB of RAM.
Using a Memory Board 2. Remove the paper tray cover and remove the paper in the paper tray. Then remove the paper support between the two paper guides by first lifting up the end closer to you and then lifting up the other end, as shown below. 3. Slide the paper guides to the right as far as they go. 4. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Using a Memory Board 5. Pull out the extension tray to its full length, as shown below. 6. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the single screw in the middle of the paper tray, as shown below. Keep the screw in a safe place for your later use.
Using a Memory Board 7. The option board cover is part of the paper tray. Lift up the option board cover and slide it out from underneath the paper guides, as shown below. Then remove the option board cover from the printer. 8. To make room for you to insert the memory board, move the paper guides to the left as far as they go. Then hold the memory board as shown below and insert its connector into the connector on the right side of the printer’s main control board.
Using a Memory Board 9. Secure the memory board with the three screws that come with the memory board, as shown below. 10. Move the paper guides to the right almost as far as they go. (Leave a small gap between the right paper guide and the edge of the paper tray.) Then slide the option board cover underneath the paper guides and fit it back into place. Secure the option board cover with the screw.
Using a Memory Board 11. Slide the extension tray back into place. Then move the left paper guide left until it clicks into place. Replace the paper support and press on the back part of it to secure it to the bar. 12. Load paper, move the right paper guide so that it rests lightly against the paper stack, and replace the paper tray cover. 13. Make sure the printer is turned off. (When the O` on the power switch is visible, the printer is off.) Then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
Using Interface Boards Epson offers several optional interfaces you can use to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel and serial interfaces. The table below lists the interface boards currently available for the EPI-4000. Additional cards may be available later, so you may want to check with your Epson dealer for an updated list.
Using interface Boards Coax and Twinax interfaces are also available from Epson dealers. These interfaces allow connectivity to mainframes and minicomputers and emulation of IBM printers. Note: If you use the Twinax interface, always use your application program to set the page length to match the paper in the printer's self test after you install the Twinax interface, the printer prints each line of the self test on a separate sheet of paper.
Using Interface Boards 2. Turn the printer around so that the back faces you. Then disconnect all interface cables from the back of the printer. 3. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the interface tray, as shown below. Keep the screws in a safe place for your later use.
Using Interface Boards 4. Grasp the clips on the parallel interface and pull the interface tray straight out of the printer, as shown below. 5. Press in the plastic clips on the back of the shield plate and remove the shield plate. Note: Keep the shield plate and any other loose parts in a safe place in case you want to remove the interface board later.
Using Interface Boards 6. 7. 4-20 Carefully insert the connector pins on the bottom of the optional interface board into the mating connector on the built-in interface board, as shown below. Secure the optional interface board with the three screws that come with the optional interface board, as shown below.
Using Interface Boards 8. Connect the frame ground (FG) wire with the FG retaining screw. If it is not already attached, connect the other end of the FG wire to the connector on the optional interface board. 9. Set the DIP switches on the optional interface board according to the instructions in the interface board manual. 10. Carefully slide the interface tray back into the printer, as shown below.
Using Interface Boards 11. Attach the proper interface cable to the computer and to the optional interface connector. Then turn the printer around. CAUTION: After you install an optional interface board, be sure to disconnect the interface cable from the printer’s built-in parallel interface. Two interface cables must not be connected at the same time. 12. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer ................................................................. 5-2 Cleaning the Print Head .......................................................... Running the Cleaning Cycle ............................................... 5-4 5-5 Cleaning the Paper Path .......................................................... 5-6 Replacing the Ink Cartridge.................................................... 5-7 Transporting the Printer..........
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps to clean the printer: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. If you installed the optional push tractor, remove it. See the push tractor manual for instructions. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully wipe away any dust or dirt on the ribbed printer parts.
Cleaning the Printer 4. If the outer case or any of the flat covers are dirty or dusty, clean them with a soft, clean cloth dampened with water and a-mild detergent. Keep the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside the printer. 5. Use a clean cloth to dry the printer, if needed. WARNING: l l l l Never use alcohol, thinners, or other solvents to clean the printer. These chemicals can damage the components and the case.
Cleaning the Print Head The EPI-4000 offers a print head cleaning cycle to ensure that all the print head’s ink nozzles deliver ink correctly. Whenever you turn on the printer, it performs a cleaning cycle automatically. The printer performs another cleaning cycle every 145 hours. Under ordinary use, the EPI-4000’s automatic cleaning cycles keep the print head clean. If, however, you notice that the print quality is declining, you can run the cleaning cycle to clean the print head.
Cleaning the Print Head Running the Cleaning Cycle To run the cleaning cycle, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is off line. If the ON LINE light is on, press ON LINE to set the printer off line. 2. Open the printer cover. Then press SelecType to enter SelecType mode. The SelecType light goes on. 3. Press CLEANING briefly. Then release the printer cover support and close the printer cover. The display reads CL, the print head cleaning message, and the printer runs the cleaning cycle. 4.
Cleaning the Paper Path The paper path normally does not require cleaning. Follow the steps in this section to clean the paper path only after a paper jam. WARNING: There are sharp gears around the paper path. Be careful not to touch them when you clean the paper path. 1. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line. Then turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover and move the envelope lever to the envelope position. 3.
Replacing the Ink Cartridge When the display reads IL, the ink low message, there is enough ink left in the cartridge to print only about 20 letter size pages. When the cartridge is completely out of ink, the display reads 1E, the ink empty message, and the printer goes off line. Then you cannot set the printer back on line until you replace the ink cartridge. When the ink low message first appears, make sure you have a new ink cartridge and be ready to replace the old one when it runs out.
Replacing the Ink Cartridge 2. Open the ink cartridge compartment cover, as shown below. 3. Remove the cartridge by pulling it straight out of the printer, as shown below. Dispose of it immediately in a safe place where children or pets cannot touch it. (It cannot be refilled.
Replacing the Ink Cartridge Note: The ink indicator lever at the end of the cartridge tells you whether the ink cartridge is full or empty. The lever is up when it is full and down when it is empty. (The letters F and E are embossed on the cartridge case.) Check this lever to avoid confusing the old cartridge with the new one. 4. Hold the new cartridge with the triangle on top of it pointing toward the printer as shown below, and insert it into the compartment.
Replacing the Ink Cartridge 5. Gently push the cartridge into the compartment until you feel it meet the back of the compartment and hear it snap into place. Note- When the ink cartridge is in place, about one inch of it. protrudes from the slot. 6. Close the ink cartridge compartment cover.
Transporting the Printer If you need to transport the printer some distance, carefully repack it in its original packing materials and box according to the instructions below. 1. Set the printer off line and then open the printer cover so the print head is properly capped. 2 . Press MANUAL FEED to release the paper in the paper tray. 3. Turn off the printer. WARNING: Always set the printer off line and turn it off before you unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 4.
Transporting the: Printer 5. 6. 5-12 Remove the paper tray cover and then remove the paper in the paper tray. Attach the protective bracket with the screw, as shown below.
Transporting the Printer 7. 8. Move the paper guides and the center support to the left as far as they can go. Open the paper feeder cover and replace the packing material that you removed when you set up your printer.
Transporting the Printer 9. Open the ink cartridge compartment cover. 10. Insert the protective sheet into the paper feeder sideways with the edge of the sheet aligned against the envelope guide, as shown below.
Transporting the Printer 11. Turn the knob underneath the ink cartridge compartment cover counterclockwise until the protective sheet reaches the position shown below. 12. Remove the ink cartridge by pulling it straight out of the printer, as shown below.
Transporting the Printer 13. Close the printer, paper feeder, and ink cartridge compartment covers. 14. Remove the output tray by lifting it up and out of the printer, as shown below.
Transporting the Printer 15. Pull out the extension tray to its full length. Then pull the extension tray toward you and lift it up to remove it from the printer, as shown below. 16. If you installed the optional push tractor, remove it. See the push tractor manual for instructions. 17. Pack the printer and accessories in their original packing materials and boxes. To do so, see the section on unpacking the printer in Chapter 1 and follow the steps in the reverse order.
Chapter 6 Trobleshooting Status and Error Messages ...................................................... The Messages ........................................................................ 6-2 6-2 Problems and Solutions ........................................................... Power Supply ........................................................................ Paper Feeding Problems ...................................................... Clearing a Paper Jam .........................................
Status and Error Messages The control panel gives you two types of information: status messages and error messages. Status messages appear on the display during the normal operation of your printer. They indicate the printer’s current status. When an error occurs, an error message appears to tell you what is wrong. This section lists and describes in alphabetical order possible status and error messages and their meanings.
Status and Error Messages bo Buffer overflow Text or graphics data fill the printer’s buffer and the printer does not have enough memory to store all the page data sent to it. Simplify the page by removing text or graphics, or begin a new page with software commands. If you press ON LINE to resume printing before you simplify the page, your printout may be incomplete. If this message appears often, install an optional memory board as described in Chapter 4.
Status and Error Messages CAUTION: Do not open the printer cover while your print. If you do, the printer stop printing, goes off line, and some part of the page may be faint or may not be printed at all. dP Processing data The printer is processing data. If you set the printer off line while it is printing, it displays this message. To resume printing, press ON or FORM FEED. See Chapter 4.
Status and Error Messages H d Hexadecimal dump mode This status menu appears when the printer is set to hexadecimal data dump mode. See Data Dump Mode later in this chapter for information on running a data dump. Ho Head hot The print head is overheated. The printing speed may slow down, but printing continues. You may also notice a decline in print quality. If this error message occurs often, move the printer to a cooler location.
Status and Error Messages L E Envelope lever error The envelope lever is in the envelope position and you are trying to print a single sheet, or the envelope lever is in the single-sheet position and you are trying to print an envelope. Move the lever to the correct position for your printing task and press ON LINE to resume printing. This error only occurs when the SelecType paper size menu is set for single sheets. See Chapter 3 for printing information.
Status and Error Messages PS Paper size error The SelecType paper size setting does not match the actual paper loaded in the printer. Press MANUAL FEED to eject any paper in the paper path. Load the correct size paper or stop the data from the computer and reset the printer to the correct SelecType paper size setting. You can also press ON LINE to resume printing on the currently loaded paper. If you do this, however, some data may be lost. See Chapter 2 to change the paper size setting.
Problems and Solutions This section includes common problems you may encounter while using the printer and their likely solutions. Use the guide below to locate the printing problem you are experiencing. If you cannot find the exact problem, look for a similar problem. Problem See page Power Supply l Power is not being supplied to the printer. 6-10 l Unusual smell occurs when you turn on the power. 6-10 Paper Feeding Problems l Feed error. 6-l1 l Paper jam.
Problems and Solutions SelecType Problems . SelecType does not function as expected. 6-28 Paper Handling . The printer does not feed single sheets properly. 6-30 . The printer does not feed envelopes properly. 6-30 . The printer feeds the paper crookedly or causes the paper to jam. 6-31 . The printer prints a page and then stops. 6-32 Options . When using optional font cards, the printer does not operate as expected. 6-35 .
Power Supply Problem Solution Power is not being supplied to the printer. The POWER light does not go on. The power cable may be disconnected or may not be completely plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer and check the power cable connections between the printer and the electrical outlet; then turn the printer back on. The power switch may be off. Turn on the power switch. The problem may lie with the electrical outlet itself.
Paper Feeding Problems Note: If you are using the optional push tractor and cannot find a suitable correction in this section, see the manual included with the push tractor. Problem Solution The printer does not feed the paper. The display reads PE, There is no paper in the paper tray or you did not load a sheet using the manual feeding feature. Press MANUAL FEED. Now load a stack of paper in the paper tray or insert a sheet manually from the paper tray cover.
Paper Feeding Problems Problem Solution The printer feeds the paper but does not print (continued). The display reads PS (continued). The paper is loaded crookedly. Press MANUAL FEED to eject the paper in the paper path and be sure to load the correct size paper. Do not reload any wrinkled paper. --- If you set the SelecType auto continue menu to on, the printer begins printing on the loaded paper one second after the PS error message appears. The display reads PJ.
Clearing a Paper Jam When the printer does not feed paper into the printer or causes it to jam in the paper path, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Open the ink compartment cover. 2. Turn the knob clockwise to back the jammed paper out the front of the printer.
Clearing a Paper Jam Note: If you cannot remove the jammed paper by turning the knob, you must remove it from the top of the printer. Close the ink cartridge compartment cover and follow the steps in the next section to remove the jam. 3. Close the ink cartridge compartment cover. 4. Press ON LINE to resume printing.
Clearing a Paper Jam Note: Sometimes ink can smear on the platen during a paper jam. As a result, the backs next few pages may be soiled. If this happens, clean the paper path as described in Chapter 5. Removing a Paper Jam from the Top of the Printer If you cannot remove the jammed paper by turning the knob, follow these steps to clear the paper jam: 1. If you are printing single sheets, move the paper release lever down to the continuous paper position.
Clearing a Paper Jam 2. Open the printer cover. 3. Remove the jammed paper from the top of the printer.
Clearing a Paper Jam - - WARNING: l l Do not use force to pull out jammed paper; you could cause serious damage to the printer. If you cannot remove jammed paper entirely and the printer will not print, contact your Epson dealer for assistance. Avoid touching any of the sharp gears surrounding the paper path system when you remove jammed paper. 4. If you are printing single sheets or envelopes, move the lever back up to the single-sheet position. 5. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line.
Test Print Problem Solution The self test or status sheet does not print. The printer does not feed paper at all. If the display reads PE, make sure you have loaded paper in the paper tray, If the display reads PS, you may not have set the correct paper size. Make sure that the size of paper you load in the paper tray or insert manually from the paper tray cover matches the paper size you have set with SelecType. See Chapter 2 to change SelecType settings.
Printing Problems Problem Solution The printer does not print or stops printing. The ON LINE light is on but the printer doesn’t print anything. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable. If you are using a parallel interface, secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. The software may not be installed properly for your printer. Use the program’s setup or install procedure to check the printer settings and make any necessary changes.
Printing Problems Problem Solution The printer does not print or stops printing (continued). The ON LINE light is off. The printer may be off line and cannot receive data. Press ON LINE to set the printer on line (the ON LINE light goes on>. Print is faint or uneven. Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. The print head nozzles may be clogged. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line and open the printer cover. Then press SelecType to enter the SelecType mode.
Printing Problems Problem Solution Print is faint or uneven (continued). Printing on envelopes is either faint or too dark. The envelope lever is in the wrong position. When you print on envelopes, move the envelope lever to the envelope position. The envelope is too thin or too thick. Use only envelopes that fall within the range specified in Chapter 7. The characters are blurred. You may not be using the correct type of paper. Make sure the surface of your paper is not too rough or too smooth.
Printing Problems Problem Solution The printout is not what you expected. The printer does not produce the font you selected with your software. You may not have selected the correct orientation (portrait or landscape). Make sure that the orientation matches the selected font. The printer ignores the font selection if the font you choose does not support the selected orientation. Also make sure that the SelecType font menu is set to the desired font number.
Printing Problems Problem Solution The printout is not what you expected (continued). The printer prints a series of strange characters (continued). The printer mode setting is not correct. Make sure that the printer setting in your software matches the printer mode you set with SelecType. See Chapter 1. The printer prints all text on the same line. A line feed command is not being sent at the end of each line of text. Set the SelecType auto menu to on. See Chapter 2 to change SelecType settings.
Printing Problems Problem Solution The printout is not what you expected (continued). All of the output is garbled or printed as asterisks (continued). The interface may not be configured correctly. If you use a serial interface, make sure that both the computer and printer are set to use the same number of data bits per word and that they both use the same parity, baud rate, and number of stop bits.
Printing Problems Problem Solution The position of the printout is not what you expected. The printed page length differs from the actual length of the paper. Your software may be overriding your page length settings. Check that the page length setting in your application program is set correctly for the selected page length. You can also change the page length with SelecType if you are using LQ or FX emulation mode. See Chapter 2 to change SelecType settings.
Problems With Graphics Problem Solution The printer does not print screen graphics. After you change the printer mode, you cannot print graphics. You may not have installed the correct printer driver. If you try to print with a application program set for another printer, the printer does not print anything. Make sure that the driver matches the currently selected operating mode.
Problems With Graphics Problem Solution The printer does not print screen graphics. The message bF appears and the printer does not print graphics. The printer does not have enough memory to store all the downloaded fonts and macros sent by your software for the page. Simplify the page you are trying to print by reducing the number of fonts or macros, or add more memory to the printer as described in Chapter 4. You can press ON LINE to print the current page; however, your printout may be incomplete.
SelecType Problems Problem Solution SelecType does not function as expected. The printer ignores settings made with SelecType. The software may be either changing the settings on the printer or initializing the printer. This may require that you change the initialization sequence sent by your software. See your software manual for more information. You may not have saved your settings before turning off or resetting the printer.
SelecType Problems Problem Solution SelecType does not function as expected (continued). After changing printer modes, you find that your previous SelecType settings for that mode have changed. It is not possible to set up different SelecType configurations for a number of printer modes because SelecType settings are not specific to a particular printer mode. For example, if you change the interface menu from parallel to serial in one mode and save it, the change applies to all printer modes.
Paper Handling Problem Solution The printer does not feed paper properly. The printer does not feed paper at all. Paper may not be loaded or may be loaded incorrectly. Make sure that the paper release lever is up and that paper is loaded. See Chapter 3. You may not have set the paper end clip correctly. Make sure that the paper end clip rests gently against the edge of the paper stack in the paper tray. See Chapter 3. The envelope lever may not be set correctly.
Paper Handling Problem The printer does not feed paper properly (continued). The ON LINE light is off. Solution ON LINE The printer may be off line. Press to set the printer on line. The printer feeds the paper crookedly or causes the paper to jam. Paper is fed crookedly into the printer. The edge guides may not be set correctly. Adjust the guides so that the paper slides freely in and out.
Paper Handling Problem Solution The printer feeds the paper crookedly or causes the paper to jam (continued). The printer feeds two or more sheets at the same time. You may have loaded too many sheets of paper in the paper tray. The tray holds a maximum of 150 sheets of average paper. Remove any excess sheets. The stack of paper may not have been fanned sufficiently. Before you load a stack of paper, be sure to fan it first and align the edges of the stack.
Paper Handling Problem Solution The printer prints a page and then stops (continued). The display reads PS (continued). The paper size currently set in SelecType may not match your paper size. If you want to print on the paper anyway, press ON LINE. Your printer starts printing; however, the printout may be incomplete if the actual paper size is smaller than. the SelecType paper size setting. To set the correct paper size before you print again, follow the steps below: 1.
Paper Handling Problem Solution The printer prints a page and then stops (continued). The display reads PS (continued). If the SelecType auto continue menu is on, your printer starts printing on the current paper about 1 second after the PS error message appears. When this happens, the printer’s memory may lose some data if the paper size in the tray is smaller than the paper size set in SelecType. The paper is old or creased. Discard the old paper and load new, clean paper.
Options Problem Solution When you use an optional font card, the printer does not operate as expected. The desired font cannot be selected. The font source menu or the font number menu of SelecType may not be set correctly. After you install the font card, change the font setting as described in Chapter 4. The correct page orientation (portrait or landscape) may not be selected. Only fonts containing the selected orientation are available. See Chapter 4.
Options Problem Solution When you use an optional interface, the printer does not operate as expected. The printout is garbled or the printer does not print. The interface may not be configured correctly. If you are using a serial interface, make sure that both the computer and printer are set to use the same number of data bits per word and that they both use the same parity, baud rate, and number of stop bits. See your computer manual for the correct settings.
Options Problem Solution After you install an optional memory board, the printer does not function as expected. The printer does not print. The board is not installed correctly. Turn on the printer and use SelecType to try to print a status sheet. Check the memory size listed on the report. If the memory size has not changed since you installed the board, install the board again as described in Chapter 4. Complex pages still cannot be printed.
Data Dump Mode Data dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy for experienced users to identify the cause of communications problems between the printer and the application programs. The data dump mode produces a printout of the codes reaching the printer. Follow these steps to use the data dump mode: 1. Make sure that the printer is loaded with either single-sheet. or continuous paper. 2. If the printer is on, switch it off.
Data Dump Mode 3. Run any program that causes the printer to print (either an application program or one in any programming language). The printer prints out all the codes sent from your computer. An example of a data dump printed in LQ emulation mode is shown below. On the left side of the printout all the codes are printed in hexadecimal format. On the right side of the printout all printable characters are printed, and the others, such as control codes, are represented by dots. 4.
Data Dump Mode The chart below interprets the first eight codes of the sample printout.
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ............................................................... Printing .................................................................................. Resident Fonts.. ..................................................................... Paper Delivery ...................................................................... Paper.. ..................................................................................... Printable Area ...............
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: On demand ink jet 64 nozzles (16 x 4 staggered) Resolution: 300 dpi (horizontal, vertical) Printing speed: The printing speed varies depending on the font and quantity of data. Mode Paper size Page coverage Approximate pages per minute Letter quality Letter 5% 1 Draft Letter 2.5% 2 Printing direction: Bidirectional with logic-seeking Unidirectional Resident Fonts HP emulation mode: Courier (10 cpi) Courier (10 cpi) Line printer (16.
Printer Specifications LQ and FX emulation mode: Courier (10 cpi) Line printer (16.66 cpi) Upright/italic* Upright/Italic* Prestige (12 cpi) Upright/Italic’ Prestige (20 cpi) Upright/Italic’ Medium/Bold Medium/Bold* Medium/Bold* Medium/Bold* P/L P/L P/L.* P/L.’ P= portrait, L= landscape ‘The printer creates the italic, bold, and landscape effects internally instead of using separate fonts.
Printer Specifications Paper feed direction: Single sheets Letter, A4 sizes All other sizes Envelopes Paper feed speed: Portrait, landscape Portrait Landscape 4.0 ips (inches per second) This is the speed at which the printer feeds paper continuously. It is not the printing speed.
Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets Quality: Plain, bond The EPI-4000 cannot print on multi-part forms or roll paper. Width: 7.2 inches to 11.8 inches (182mm to 300mm) Length: 7.2 inches to 17 inches (182mm to 431.8mm) Thickness: 0.0031 inches to 0.004 inches (0.07mm to 0.1mm) Weight: 17 lb. to 22 lb. (64 g/m2 to 82 g/m2) The EPI-4000 can print on 24 lb. paper at normal temperatures only. Sizes: Letter, legal, executive, A4, A3, ledger (B) You set the paper size using SelecType.
Printer Specifications Length: 3.6 inches to 4.3 inches (92mm to 110mm) You can set the following three envelope sizes using SelecType: Thickness: No. 6: 3.625 inches x 6.5 inches (92mm x 166mm) No. 10: 4.125 inches x 9.5 inches (104mm x 241mm) DL: 4.33 inches x 8.66 inches (110mm x 220mm) 0.0064 inches to 0.020 inches (0.16mm to 0.52mm) Differences in thickness within the printable area must be less than 0.010 inches (0.25mm). Weight: 12 lb. to 24 lb.
Printer Specifications Paper feed direction: Landscape only When you load envelopes, move the envelope lever to the envelope position. Insert envelopes face up (with the flap side down) and with the flap edge entering the printer first, as shown below. When you load a stack of envelopes into the paper tray, adjust the paper guides to match the width of the envelopes. l l Do not print outside of the printable area. Do not use envelopes smaller than 6.5 inches x 3.6 inches (166mm x 92mm).
Printable Area The printable area depends on the printer mode. This section shows the printable and print assured area for single sheets and envelopes and the printable area in HP, LQ, and FX emulation modes. CAUTION: Do not print ouside of the printable area. Note: l The printing pitch is not assured below 1..43 inches (35.77mm) from the bottom edge of the paper.
Printer Specifications Note: The total length of the single sheet can be from 7.2 to 17 inches (182 to 431.8mm). The total width of the sheet can be from 7.2 to 11.8 inches (182 to 300mm). Note: The total length of the envelope shown above can be from 3.6 to 4.3 inches (92 to 110mm). The total width of the envelope can be from 6.5 to 9.5 inches (166 to 240mm).
Printer Specifications Printable area in HP emulation mode 7-10 Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications Printable area in HP emulation mode Paper size I Letter 75 2400 75 30 3180 90 Legal 75 2400 75 30 4080 90 Executive 75 2025 75 30 3030 90 B (ledger) 75 3150 75 30 4980 90 setting) 75 3150 75 30 2430 90 A4 75 2338 67 30 3389 88 A3 35 3365 107 30 4842 88 35 3365 107 30 2362 88 75 2700 75 30 1117 90 setting) 75 1800 75 30 967 90 D L (landscape setting) 75 2456 67 30 1181 88 x t r y b Letter (landscape) A
Printer Specifications Printable area in LQ and FX emulation mode Paper feeding direction Portrait Paper feeding direction Landscape 7-12 Technical Specifications
Printer Specifications Printable area in LQ and FX emulation mode Paper size I x r t Y b Letter 75 2400 75 45 3150 105 Legal 75 2400 75 45 4050 105 Executive 75 2025 75 45 3000 105 B (ledger) 75 3150 75 45 4950 105 Letter (landscape setting) 75 3150 75 45 2400 105 A4 (landscape printing) 75 2330 75 45 3357 105 A4 (portrait printing) 35 2400 45 45 3357 105 A3 60 3307 140 45 4810 105 A4 (landscape setting) 60 3307 140 45 2330 105 #10 (lands
Printer Specifications Ink Type: Exclusive ink cartridge #SO20003 Color: Black Ink capacity: Approximately 3.72 fluid ounces (110ml) Ink cartridge print capacity: When the printer first displays the IL message, there is enough ink left in the cartridge to print approximately 20 letter size pages at 5% page coverage. Mode Page coverage Letter quality Draft 5% 2.5% Number of letter size pages 1000 2000 Two years Ink life: Do not use an ink cartridge after its expiration date has passed.
Printer Specifications Cartridgc weight: 8.75 ounces (250 g) Cartridge dimensions: 4.2 inches (W) x 6.3 inches (D) x 1.3 inches (H) 106mm (W) x 157mm (D) x 33.5mm (H) Mechanical External dimensions: Excluding the output tray: 22.7 inches (W) x 28.2 inches (D) x 12.0 inches (H) 568mm (W) x 705mm (D) x 299mm (H) Including the output tray: 22.7 inches (W) x 31.9 inches (D) x 19.
Printer Specifications Weight: Approximately 39.6 lbs. (18 kg.) Noise: 50 dBA Reliability: MCBF (Mean Cycles Between Failure): 5 million lines (excluding print head) MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure): 5,000 power on hours at 25% duty Print head life: 2 billion dots per nozzle Electrical Rated voltage: 120 VAC Allowable voltage range: 103.5 VAC to 132 VAC Rated frequency range: 50 Hz to 60 Hz Allowable frequency range: 49.5 Hz to 60.5 Hz Rated current: 3.
Printer Specifications Controller Hardware CPU: 68000, 10 MHz RAM: Standard: 512KB Optional: 2MB memory board ROM: Font: 512KB Program: 256KB Host interface: Standard: Centronics parallel interface RS-232C serial interface Optional: #8143 New serial interface #8148 Intelligent serial interface #8165 IEEE-488 interface Coax interface Twinax interface Coax and Twinax interfaces are available from Epson dealers.
Printer Specifications Environment Temperature: Operating: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C) Storage: -4° F to 104° F (-20° C to 40° C) In shipping container: -22” F to 150° F C-30° C to 65° C) Humidity: 20% to 80% RH 5% to 85% RH without condensation The following figure illustrates the possible combinations of temperature and humidity in the operating environment.
Interface Specifications Your printer comes with both a parallel and a serial interface. Parallel Interface The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: 8 bit parallel Synchronization: STROBE pulse Handshaking timing: BUSY and ACKNLG signal Signal level: TTL compatible level Connector: 36-pin 57-30360 (amphenol) connector or equivalent Timing chart Note: The transition time (rising falling time) of each signal must be less than 0.2µs.
Pin assignments for the parallel interface The following table provides the parallel interface connector pin assignments and describes the interface signals. Signal pin Return pin Signal Direction Description 19 STROBE IN The STROBE pluse to read the input data. The pulse width should be more than 0.5µs at the receiving terminal. Input data is latched after the falling edge of this signal.
Interface Specifications Signal Return pin pin 14 15 16 - - 17 18 Signal Direction Description AUTO FEED XT IN If this signal is LOW when the printer is initialized, a line feed is automatically performed by inputting a CR code (in LO and FX mode only). SelecType can be used to produce the same effect. NC - Not used. GND - Logic ground level. CHASSIS Printer's chassis ground, which is GND isolated from the logic ground. NC Not used.
Interface Specifications Note: All interface conditions are based on the TTL level. The transition time (rising and falling time) of each signal must be less than 0.2µs. l Data transfer is carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer occurs only after the receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW. l l The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer.
Interface Specifications Serial Interface The built-in serial interface is an asynchronous RS-232C interface.
Interface Specifications Available Bytes in Input Buffer Printer Status Signal Decreases to 256 bytes Cannot receive input data Sends X-OFF code or set DTR to 1 (Mark) Increases to 512 bytes Can receive input data Sends X-ON code or set DTR to 0 (Space) Note: There is a SelecType setting that causes X-ON/X-OFF transmission to be Ignored. Error handling: If a parity error is detected, the printer prints an asterisk (*). All other errors, such as an overrun error or a framing error, are ignored.
Interface Specifications Pin assignments for the serial interface Pin Signal 1 Chassis GND - This is connected to the printer chassis. 2 TXD OUT Transmits data for X-ON/X-OFF. 3 RXD IN Received data. This pin transmits serial data from the computer to the printer. 7 Signal 11 REV OUT Same as DTR. (= 2nd RTS) 20 DTR OUT Data terminal ready. This pin indicates whether the printer is ready to receive data.
Initialization The table below describes how the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions). Initialization type Hardware Software Occurs when You turn on the printer. Software sends the printer-initialize command. You press the printer's RESET button. You perform a factory reset by holding down the printer's RESET button for more than five seconds. In the table above, the first three ways to initialize the printer have identical results.
Initialization Default Settings in HP Emulation Mode Item Factory Reset Reset Paper size Letter SelecType setting Copy count 1 SelecType setting 1 Page length Portrait Landscape 66 lines 51 lines SelecType setting SelecType setting VMI 8/48 inch (6 lines per inch) Page length minus 1 divided by text length. (The page length and text length values are fixed and depend on the SelecType paper size setting. The page length and text length are measured in inches.
Initialization Item Factory Reset Reset Fonts (both primary and secondary) Symbol set Spacing Pitch Height Style Strokeweight Typeface Roman-8 Fixed 10 cpi 12 Upright Medium Courier * * * * * * * Underline Off Off Font ID 0 0 Character code 0 0 Raster graphic resolution 75 dpi 75 dpi Macro ID 0 0 End of line wrap Off Off Display function Off Off Advanced graphics H-size = 0, V-size = 0, ID = 0 H-size = 0, V-size = 0, ID = 0 Symbol set Roman-8 SelecType setting *Font numbers
Initialization Default Settings in LQ and FX Emulation Mode Item Factory Reset Reset Paper size Letter SelecType setting Printing direction Portrait SelecType setting Page length 62 lines SelecType setting Perforation skip Disable SelecType setting Left margin Left edge of the printable area Left edge of the printable area Right margin 80 columns (10 cpi) Depends on the default right margin set with SelecType.
Appendix A Resident Fonts and Symbol Sets HP Emulation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Resident Fonts ........................................................................ A-2 Symbol Sets .......................................................... A-3 LQ and FX Emulation Mode .................................................. Resident Fonts ...................................................................... Character Sets.. ...............
HP Emulation Mode This section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets available in HP emulation mode. Note: The EPI-4000’s default (factory) setting is HP emulation mode. Resident Fonts The EPI-4000 offers a variety of resident bitmap fonts in HP emulation mode. The resident fonts differ in point size, weight, and other characteristics. You will probably use these fonts very often, and they may meet all your printing needs. You can access additional fonts using font cards as described in Chapter 4.
HP Emulation Mode To select a resident font, you can use your application program as described in the section on selecting a font with your application program in Chapter 4. You can also select resident fonts using SelecType (the font source and font number menus described in Chapter 2) or printer commands. Symbol Sets In HP emulation mode, the EPI-4000 allows you to use a variety of symbol sets, which provide you with international, legal, and other special characters.
HP Emulation Mode HP Roman-8 (Symbol Set ID # 8U) A-4
HP Emulation Mode HP Roman-8 Extension (Symbol Set ID # 0E) A-5
HP Emulation Mode HP IBM-US (Symbol Set ID # 10U) A-6
HP Emulation Mode HP IBM-Denmark/Norway (Symbol Set ID # 11U) A-7
HP Emulation Mode ISO ANSI ASCII (Symbol Set ID # 0U) A-8
HP Emulation Mode ISO ANSI International ISO Sets Name ANSI ASCII Norwegl French HP German Italian JIS ASCII Swedis2 Norweg2 UK ID 0U 0D 0F 0G 0I 0K 0S 1D 1E 1F 1G 1S French2 German HP Spanish Chinese 2K Spanish 2S IRV 2U Swedish 3S Portuguese 4S IBM Portuguese 5S IBM Spanish 6S A-9
HP Emulation Mode ECMA-94 Latin 1 (Symbol Set ID # ON) A-10
HP Emulation Mode HP Legal (Symbol Set ID # 1U) A-11
LQ and FX Emulation Mode This section describes the resident fonts and character sets available in LQ and FX emulation mode. Note: The EPI-4000’s default (factory) setting is HP emulation mode. To change to LQ or FX emulation mode, use the SelecType printer mode menu described in Chapter 2. Resident Fonts The EPI-4000 offers a variety of resident bitmap fonts in LQ and FX emulation mode. The resident fonts differ in point size, weight, and other characteristics.
LQ and FX Emulation Mode Note: The font samples in the table show only portrait orientation since the character itself is the same in portrait or landscape orientation. To select a resident font, you can use your application program, the SelecType typeface menu described in Chapter 2, or printer commands. Character Sets This section provides character tables for the character sets available in LQ and FX emulation mode. The tables show both the characters and their hexadecimal values.
LQ and FX Emulation Mode Epson Italic Character Table Note: You do not need to select the italic character table to print italics. You can print italics when the extended graphics character table is selected.
LQ and FX Emulation Mode Epson Extended Graphics Character Table A-15
LQ and FX Emulation Mode Ep Son International Character Sets Note: In LQ mode, the Korean and legal international sets are not available.
Converting Hexadecimal Numbers to Decimals If you prefer to use decimal instead of hexadecimal numbers, you can convert hexadecimal to decimal numbers using the table below. Just read down in the column for the first digit of the hexadecimal value and across in the row for the second digit. The decimal value that corresponds to your hexadecimal number is at the intersection of the column beginning with the hexadecimal number’s first digit and the row beginning with the hexadecimal number’s second digit.
Appendix B Modes and Commands Available Printer Modes .................................................................. Setting the Printer Mode With SelecType ................................. Printer Driver Information .......................................................... Fonts a n d Font Cartridges ........................................................... B-2 B-2 B-2 B-3 HP Emulation. .................................................................................... Unique Features .........
Available Printer Modes Your EPI-4000 printer comes with the following resident printer modes: • HP LaserJet series II • Epson LQ-2500 • Epson FX-850/1050 This appendix gives you information on how to operate your printer as an HP LaserJet series II, Epson LQ-2500, or Epson FX-850/1050 printer. It also describes the printer commands used for HP or LQ/FX emulation modes.
Available Printer Modes The EPI-4000 is factory set to LaserJet series II emulation mode and this factory setting gives you the fullest range of features. Simply leave the printer in HP emulation mode and choose one of the printers below from your program’s setup menu. They are listed in order of preference.
HP Emulation Your EPI-4000 printer offers HP emulation so you can use most: commercial software designed for the HP LaserJet series II printer. Simply follow the software’s instructions for printing with an HP LaserJet series II printer. Unique Features Certain EPI-4000 printer functions give you greater versatility than you get with an HP LaserJet series II printer. These include the following: • The ability to print on different sizes of paper without changing the paper cassette.
Command Summary for HP Emulation This section lists the printer commands supported in HP emulation. For more information on printer commands, see the HewlettPackard LaserJet series II Technical Reference Manual.
Command Summary for HP Emulation Job Control Commands Function Printer Command Control Codes Backspace Line Feed Form Feed Carriage Return Shift Out Shift In Escape Horizontal Tab Space BS LF FF CR SO SI ESC HT SP Reset Printer reset Number of copies ESCE ESC&l#X # = Number of copies Paper input control Eject page Feed from tray Manual feed B-6 Modes and Commands ESC&I0H ESC&I1H ESC&l2H
Command Summary for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Page Length and Size Paper size Executive Letter Legal Ledger (B) A4 A3 Page length ESC&I1A ESC&l2A ESC&l3A ESC&I6A ESC&I26A ESC&l27A ESC&I#P # = Number of lines. Orientation Portrait Landscape ESC&l0O ESCXI10 Margins and Text Length Top margin Text length ESC&I#E ESC&I#F # = Number of lines. Set left margin Set right margin ESC&a#L ESC&a#M # = Column number.
Command Summary for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Vertical Line Spacing Vertical motion index ESC&I#C # = Number of 1/48-inch increments Lines per inch 1 lines per inch 2 lines per inch 3 lines per inch 4 lines per inch 6 lines per inch 8 lines per inch 12 lines per inch 16 lines per inch 24 lines per inch 48 lines per inch B-8 Modes and Commands ESC&I1D ESC&l2D ESC&l3D ESC&l4D ESC&IGD ESC&l8D ESC&I12D ESC&I16D ESC&l24D ESC&l48D
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Cursor Positioning Function Printer Command Vertical and Horizontal Vertical Vertical (lines) ESC&a#R # = Number of rows. Vertical (decipoints) ESC&a#V # = Number of decipoints. Vertical (dots) ESC*p#Y # = Number of dots. Horizontal Horizontal (columns) ESC&a#C # = Number of columns. Horizontal (decipoints) ESC&a#H # = Number of decipoints. Horizontal (dots) ESC*p#X # = Number of dots.
Command Summary for HP Emulation Font Selection Function Printer Command Symbol Set Selection Primary symbol sets Line draw ISO ASCII Roman-8 Roman Extension ISO Norway 1 ISO United Kingdom ISO France ISO Germany ISO Italy ISO Sweden ISO Spain Mat h-7 ISO JIS ASCII Math-72 ISO Latin OCR-A ISO Norway 2 ISO France 2 ISO Germany 2 Katakana Technical OCR-B Legal ISO China ISO Spain 2 ISO IRV ISO Sweden 2 ISO Portugal ISO Portugal 2 ISO Spain 3 OEM-1 B-10 Modes and Commands ESC(0B ESC(0U ESC(8U ESC(0E ESC(
Command Summary for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Symbol Set Selection (continued) Primary symbol sets (continued) Greek-8 Mat h-8 IBM-US IBM-D/N Pi font ESC(8G ESC(8M ESC(10U ESC(11U ESC(15U Secondary symbol sets Line draw ISO ASCII Roman-8 Roman Extension ISO Norway 1 ISO United Kingdom ISO France ISO Germany ISO Italy ISO Sweden ISO Spain Math-7 ISO JIS ASCII Math-72 ISO Latin OCR-A ISO Norway 2 ISO France 2 ISO Germany 2 Katakana Technical OCR-B Legal ISO China ISO Spain 2 ISO IRV ESC)0B E
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Symbol Set Selection (continued) Secondary symbol sets (continued) ISO Sweden 2 ISO Portugal ISO Portugal 2 ISO Spain 3 OEM-l Greek-8 Math-8 IBM-US IBM-D/N Pi Font ESC)3S ESC)4S ESC)5S ESC)6S ESC)7U ESC)8G ESC)8M ESC)10U ESC)11U ESC)15U Spacing Primary spacing Proportional Fixed ESC(s1P ESC(s0P Secondary spacing Proportional Fixed ESC)s1P ESC)s0P Pitch Primary pitch 10 CPI 12 CPI 16.66 CP ESC(s10H ESC(s12H ESC(s16.
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Point Size Primary point size 7 Pt. 8 Pt. 8.5 Pt. 10 Pt. 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt. ESC(s7V ESC(s8V ESC(s8.5V ESC(s10V ESC(s12V ESC(s14.4V Secondary point size 7 Pt. 8 Pt. 8.5 Pt. 10 Pt. 12 Pt. 14.4 Pt. ESC)s7V ESC)s8V ESC)s8.5V ESC)s10V ESC)s12V ESC)s14.
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Stroke Weight Primary stroke weight Light (-3) Medium (0) Bold (3) ESC(s-3B ESC(s0B ESC(s3B Secondary stroke weight Light (-3) Medium (0) Bold (3) ESC)s-3B ESC)s0B ESC)s3B Typeface Primary typeface Line printer Pica Elite Courier Helvetica Times Roman Letter Gothic Script Prestige Elite Caslon Orator Presentations Optima ITC Garamond Cooper Black Coronet Bold Broadway Bauer Bodoni Black Condensed Century Schoolbook University Roman B-14 Mode
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Function Printer Command Typeface (continued) Secondary typeface Line printer Pica Elite Courier Helvetica Times Roman Letter Gothit Script Prestige Elite Caslon Orator Presentations Optima ITC Garamond Cooper Black Coronet Bold Broadway Bauer Bodoni Black Condensed Century Schoolbook University Roman ESC)s0T ESC)s1T ESC)s2T ESC)s3T ESC)s4T ESC)s5T ESC)s6T ESC)s7T ESC)s8T ESC)s9T ESC)s10T ESC)s11T ESC)s17T ESC)s18T ESC)s19T ESC)s20T ESC)s21T ESC)s22T ESC)s23T ESC)s24T F
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Font Management Function Printer Command Font Management Specify font ID # = Font ID number. Font and character control Delete all fonts Delete all temporary fonts Delete last specified font ID Clear single character Make temporary font Make permanent font Register copied font ESC*c#D ESC*c0F ESC*c1F ESC*c2F ESC*c3F ESC*c4F ESC*c5F ESC*c6F Font Selection by ID Number Primary Secondary # = Font ID number.
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Graphics Function Printer Command Raster Graphics Resolution 75 dots per inch 100 dots per inch 150 dots per inch 300 dots per inch ESC*t75R ESC*t100R ESC*t150R ESC*t300R Start graphics Portrait: left-most position Landscape: top-most position Portrait: current X position Landscape: current Y position Transfer ESC*r0A ESC*r0A ESC*r1A ESC*r1A ESC*b#W [data] # = Number of rows.
Command Summa y for HP Emulation Graphics (continued) Function Printer Command Rectangular Area Fill Fill rectangle area Solid Rule Gray scale fill Patterned fill ESC*c0P ESC*c2P ESC*c3P Gray scale pattern ID 2% gray 10% gray 15% gray 30% gray 45% gray 70% gray 90% gray 100% gray ESC*c2G ESC*c10G ESC*c15G ESC*c30G ESC*c45G ESC*c70G ESC*c90G ESC*c100G Pattern ID 1 Horizontal lines 2 Vertical lines 3 Diagonal lines 4 Diagonal lines 5 Square Grid 6 Diagonal grid ESC*c1G ESC*c2G ESC*c3G ESC*c4G ESC*c5G
Command Summary for HP Emulation Macros Function Printer Command Macro ID and Control Macro ID ESC&f#Y # = Macro ID number.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation This summary contains all the commands used by the printer in LQ or FX emulation mode. Command parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters, usually n. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated. ESC @ is a command with no parameters. ESC U l/0 is a command that uses 1 to turn the feature on and 0 to turn it off. ESC $ n1 n2 is a command with two parameters. ESC D nn is a command with a variable number of parameters.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation The following commands are available in FX mode but not in LQ mode: ESC1 ESC^ ESC I 7/72-inch line feed select 9-pin graphics mode select character code table The printer commands listed below function in a slightly different way when used in LQ or FX emulation modes. Also, many of the commands which control the print position use approximations because of the different print densities of LQ/FX series printers and the EPI-4000.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation ESC w This command produces double-height characters, but differs operationally in the following ways: LQ mode-If you send the ESC w command when the print position is set at the first line of the logical page, LQ series printers will only print the bottom half of each character. The EPI-4000 prints the entire character when you are printing on single sheets. If you are printing on continuous paper, the EPI-4000 does not print.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation DEL The EPI-4000 handles the DEL command as a BS command. Print portion return is the same as for an LQ or FX printer, although the EN-4000 does not clear previous characters. CAN Although an LQ or FX printer clears the data in its print buffer in response to this command, the EPI-4000 printer prints the data. ESC EM The EPI-4000 supports only R for n.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation Printer Operation ASCII Dec. Hex.
Command Summa y for LQ/FX Emulation Vertical Motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description FF 12 0C Form Feed ESC Cn 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines n = no. of lines (1-127:) ESC C0n 67 43 Set Page Length in Inches n = no. of in (1-22) ESC N n 78 4E Set Skip Over Perforation n = no.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation Horizontal Motion ASCII ESC I n ESCQ Dec. Hex.
Command Summa y for LQ/FX Emulation Overall Printing Style ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC x n 120 78 Select Letter Quality or Draft 0: Draft 1: Letter Quality ESC k n 107 6B Select Letter Quality Font 0: Roman 4: Script 1: Sans Serif 5: OCR-B 2: Courier 6: OCR-A 3: Prestige (Typestyles 0, 1, and 4-6 are available with optional font card only) ESC ! n 33 21 Master Select To find the value of n add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below.
Command Summary for LQ/FX Emulation Print Size and Character Width ASCII Dec. Hex.
Command Summa y for LQ/FX Emulation Word Processing ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC a 97 61 Select Justification ESC SP 32 20 Set Intercharacter Space Character Tables ASCII Dec. Hex.
Command Summa y for LQ/FX Emulation User-defined Characters ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC & 38 26 Define User-defined Characters ESC:000 58 3A Copy ROM to RAM ESC % n 37 25 Select User-defined Set 0: Normal set 1: User-defined set ESC 6 54 36 Enable Printable Characters With Extended Graphics enables the printing of codes 128-159 as characters ESC 7 55 37 Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6 ASCII Dec. Hex.
Command Summa y for LQ/FX Emulation Graphics (con't) ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC * m n1 n2 42 2 A Option Single-density Double-density High-speed double-density’ Quadruple-density’ CRT I CRT II Single-density Double-density CRT III Triple-density Hex-density* Description Select Graphics Mode Selects graphics mode m Total columns = n1 + (n2 x 256) pins m 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 24 24 24 24 0 1 2 3 4 6 32 33 38 39 40 Horiz.
Glossary Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers. application program A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or graphics. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is enabled using the SelecType setting, each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed (LF) code.
bold A print enhancement that produces darker than normal characters and is typically used to add emphasis to a document. Bold is also offered as a font attribute. See weight. buffer See memory. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. A byte usually corresponds to one character or code. character set A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language.
default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dot graphics See bit image graphics. download A way of transferring information from a computer to the printer. download font A font that is loaded into the printer’s memory from a remote source. dpi Dots per inch. This is a measure of print resolution; the EPI-4000 prints at 300 dpi. draft One of two print qualities available on your printer.
ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of printer commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. fixed pitch Refers to the character spacing of a font in which the width is the same for all characters, as distinguished from proportional spacing.
IC cards Optional cards that can be plugged into either of the two slots on the printer. initialization Returns the printer to its defaults (fixed set of conditions). interface The connection between the printer and the computer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. international characters Accented letters, symbols and other characters that are commonly used in a particular country.
memory The part of the printer’s electronic system that is used to store information. Some information is fixed and is used to control how the printer operates. Information that is sent to the printer from the computer (such as downloaded fonts and graphics) is stored temporarily until it is printed out. See also RAM and ROM. menu In the SelecType mode, you can change sixteen kinds of settings in your printer, such as the paper size or font source. These sixteen settings are called menus. See also option.
option In the SelecType mode, you can change the sixteen menus for your printer, and each of those menus has parameters. For example, in the interface menu, you can select the parallel or serial option These parameters are called options. See &o menu. orientation Refers to the direction in which characters can be positioned on a page as they are printed out. This direction is either portrait (normal) or landscape (sideways). parallel interface See interface.
print quality Your printer has two types of print quality: draft and Letter Quality (LQ). Draft is for high-speed, draft quality jobs; LQ is used to produce more polished documents. proportional printing Printing in which the character width varies from character to character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a typewritten draft. push tractor unit An optional device that moves continuous paper through the printer.
style Refers to whether or not a character is slanted. The two styles are upright and italic. symbol set A collection of symbols (letters, numbers, and special characters) used by a font. Symbols are assigned to specific codes in a character table. test print A method of checking the operation of the printer. When a test print is performed with the SelecType feature, the printer prints out the characters that are stored in its ROM.
Index Printer commands are not indexed here. To locate a specific command, see Appendix B. For status or error messages on the display, see Chapter 6.
Control panel, 2-2-5 buttons, 2-4-5 display, 2-2 lights, 2-3 Controller hardware specifications, 7-17 Courier font, 2-12, 2-24, A-2, A-12 Current loop standard, 4-16 D Data dump mode, 6-38—40 Default settings, 2-8-27 HP emulation mode, 2-9-22, 7-27-28 LQ and FX emulation mode, 2-23-27, 7-29 Diagnostics, printer, 1-38—42, 2-18 Dimensions, printer, 7-15 dP message, 4-3, 4-7 DRAFT button, 2-4 Draft mode, 7-2, 7-14 F E Electrical specifications, 7-16 Emulation, 1-49—50, 7-17, Appendix B choosing, 1-49, 2
Fonts, 4-2 resident, 2-11—12,2-24 HP emulation mode, 2-12, A-2-3, 7-2 LQ and FX emulation mode, 2-24, A-12—13, 7-3 samples, 2-12, 2-24, A-2, A-12 selecting resident, A-3, A-13 with application program, 4-5 with SelecType, 2-11-12, 2-24, 4-5-7 sizes, 2-11, 2-23, 2-24 spacing, A-2, A-12 Font source menu, 2-11, 4-6, A-3 FORM FEED button, 2-4 FX and LQ emulation mode character sets, A-3-16 default settings, 7-29 fonts, resident, 2-12, 2-24, A-12—13, 7-3 G Graphics, extended, 2-25, A-13-15 Graphics printing pro
Interface, choosing, 1-43 Interface menu, 2-20, 4-22 Interfaces, built-in, 4-16, 4-22 parallel interface, 7-19-22 serial interface, 7-23-25 Interfaces, optional, 4-16-23, 7-17 compatible, 4-16—17 installing, 4-17—22 International characters, 2-13, 2-26, A-3-10, A-15—16 International symbol and character sets, 2-13, 2-26, A-9, A-16 IS0 characters, 2-13, A-8-9 Italic character table, 2-25, A-14 K Knob, 1-25, 6-13 L Landscape orientation, 2-9, 2-10—11, 3-4, 3-12 Ledger size paper, 1-49, 3-4, 3-15, 4-5 Legal ch
O ON LINE button, 2-4 ON LINE light, 2-3 Option board cover, 4-13-14 Options see Interface boards see Font card see Memory board see Push tractor Orientation, 2-9, 2-10, 3-4, 3-12, 3-16 Output tray, 1-22,5-16 P Page length, 2-16, 2-27 Paper choosing, 3-2-3 delivery specifications, 7-3-4 jams, 6-13—17 length, 7-5-6 loading into the paper tray, 3-4—15 loading manually, 3-16—21 orientation, 2-9-10, 3-4, 3-12, 3-16 printable area, 7-8-13 sizes, 2-9—10, 3-4, 3-16 specifications, 7-5-7 storage, 3-3 thickness, 3-
Printer commands, B-4-19, B-20-31 Printer drivers, 1-49—50, B-2-3 Printer mode menu, 2-19, 4-2, A-12 Print head, Intro-6, Intro-7, 1-18 cleaning, 5-4-5 Print quality, 3-2-2, 5-4-5, 6-19-27 Printing direction, 7-2 Printing specifications, 7-2 Problems, see Troubleshooting Push tractor, 3-4, 7-3 R Random access memory (RAM), 4-10, 7-17 Ready light, 2-3 RESET button, 2-4, 7-26 Reset, factory, 7-26 Resident fonts HP emulation mode, A-2-3, 7-2 LQ and FX emulation mode, A-12-13, 7-3 ROM, 7-17 S SelecType butto
Symbol sets, 2-13, 2-26, A-3-11 ID numbers, A-3 selecting, 2-13, 2-26, A-3 tables, A-4—11 T Technical specifications, see Specifications Temperature ink, 7-14 printer, 7-18 Testing paper, 3-2-3 Testing printer, 1-38—41, 2-18 Toll-free number, Intro-5 Tractor see Push tractor Transporting printer, 5-11-17 Troubleshooting, 1-42, 6-2-39 error messages, 6-2-7 status messages, 6-2-7 optional accessories, 6-35-37 paper handling, 6-30-34 power supply, 6-10 printing, 1-42, 6-19—27 Turning off the printer, 1-26 Turn
HP LaserJet II Emulation Mode Menus and Options
LQ and FX Emulation Mode Menus and Options
Changing SelecType Settings 1. Press ON LINE to set the printer off line. 2. Press SelecType to enter SelecType mode. 3. Press MENU to choose the menu. 4. Press or to choose the option. 5. Press SET to save the new setting.
