FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR UNITED STATES 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment genera-, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Contents l Introduction How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Get Help for United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 3 4 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Avoiding smudged pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Printing landscape (horizontal) pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Keeping page breaks in their proper place . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Using fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Fonts and the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color printing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction How to Use This Manual Here’s what you’ll find in this book: Chapter 1 contains step-by-step instructions for unpacking. setting up, testing, and connecting your printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first. Chapter 2 is a detailed discussion of paper handling. Chapter 3 describes how to use the control panel.
® Compatibility. Supports the Epson ESC/P commands. Two printer positions. You can set the printer vertical or horizontal, whichever you prefer. A range of popular fonts-one draft font, five letter-quality fonts, and four scalable fonts for professional results. Unique control-panel design. The sleek, two-button panel makes it easy to customize the printer's default settings.
Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers.
For United Kingdom Users Epson product guarantee Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or correspond with any sample. This guarantee does not affect the seller's legal obligation or the rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any Statute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979.
The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor daimed or implied performance, when the product is used in any combination with other equipment or program software. Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive or inappropriate use, use in adverse environment or conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to unapproved modifications.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol ( ) or coloured green or green and yellow.
6. Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These are provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating. Placing the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase, unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register. 8. Use the type of power source indicated on the label.
. Except as specifically explained in the user’s manual, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself, Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 14. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation. of your printer.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Ribbon Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Installing the Standard Black Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Installing the Optional Color Upgrade Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Installing the Color Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Attaching the Output Guide . . . . . .
Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items. power cord output guide cable clip ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to the printer. Caution: Check that the voltage on your printer matches the voltage of your power supply. If the lable on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
Removing the protective materials The printer is protected during shipping by several pieces of packing material that must be removed before you turn on the printer. Please see the Notice Sheet inserted in your printer for instructions on removing the protective materials. Then store them with the other packing material. c Caution: Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn on the printer. Choosing a Place for the Printer The printer works horizontally or vertically, as shown below.
Do not slide the printer on rough surfaces; otherwise you may damage the flap on the bottom. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the cable to reach. Leave enough room for easy operation and maintenance. Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Ribbon Cartridges Two types of ribbon cartridges are available: [ ] SO15060 Black [ ] SO15061 Color (optional) Before you can use a color ribbon you must install the optional color upgrade kit. See page 1-7 for instructions. Installing the Standard Black Ribbon Cartridge 1. Make sure the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 2. Use the tabs on the front of the printer cover to lift it off the printer. Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
Caution: Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it. 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 4. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic posts into the slots.
5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to ease the ribbon into place. Make sure it is not twisted or creased. 6. Replace the printer cover by inserting its tabs into the holes on the printer as shown below, then dose the cover.
The optional color upgrade kit includes these items. 1. Put the motor unit in the printer, as shown below, grasping the installation tab.
2. Remove the connector cover on the printer. Next, insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer, as shown below. 3. Attach the ribbon cartridge to the bracket. Next, remove the packing tape.
4. Make sure the pins under the ribbon cartridge are placed correctly inside of the bracket as shown below. 5. Move the print head to the middle of the printer and move the sliding part of the ribbon to the middle of the ribbon cartridge.
6. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Installing the Color Ribbon The optional color upgrade kit must be instaIled before you install the color ribbon. 1. Insert the ribbon cartridge (installed in the bracket) into the. printer as Shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the posts into the slots.
2 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to ease the ribbon into place. Make sure it is not twisted or creased. 3. Replace the printer cover by inserting its tabs into the holes on the printer as shown below; then dose the cover. Attaching the Output Guide You can install the output guide to support printed pages as they come out of the printer. To install it, insert the tabs on the guide into the mounting slots on the printer case as shown below.
Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is off when the 0 on the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. Caution: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the printer. 4.
Running the Self Test You can run the self test with either continuous paper or single sheets; this section describes the easiest way, with single sheets. Loading paper into the paper cassette 1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. 2. Fan a stack of A4 or letter-size paper and then tap it on a flat surface to even the edges.
3. Pull out the paper support. 4. We holding down the metal plate in the paper cassette, as shown below, put the paper in the cassette. Make sure the paper is underneath all five tabs, especially the small ones on the top edge of the cassette.
5. Insert the paper cassette into the printer as far as it will go. The edge of the paper stack extends beyond the front of the printer. Running the test 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. While holding down the FF (FORM FEED ) button, turn on the printer. It loads the paper automatically and begins the self test. The printer prints characters in the current font and character table. If the optional color upgrade kit is installed, the self test is in color.
Note: If the paper cassette is empty when you turn the power on, the printer beeps three times and the light blinks. Load paper as described earlier in this chapter; then press the FF button to start the self test. 3. To stop the self test, turn off the printer. Each time you turn on the printer, it beeps four times -- two long and two short.
2. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side. Note: If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector below the interface connector. 3. Put the cable through the cable clip; then insert the clip in the slot on the bottom of the printer.
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. Note: If you want the power cord or interface cable to be on the opposite side, route it through the slot on the back Using Software Programs To take full advantage of your printer’s features, find the instructions for your software programs below. Also see the software tips at the end of this chapter. Microsoft Whdows 3.
If Windows is not already installed on your system, run the setup program as described in the Windows documentation and follow steps 4 through 10 below when you reach the section for choosing a printer. 1. In the window labeled Main, double click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double click the Printers icon. 3. Choose the Add> button on the right side of the screen. 4. In the list of printers box, select Epson ActionPrinter 3260 or LQ-150.
12. Click the Close button. You have now installed the printer driver for Windows. What is a Printer Driver? The software you use to enter and format your documents sends codes that run (or ‘drive”) your printer. These software codes select the font, margins, page size, line spacing, and other features of the document you are printing. Therefore, it is important that you choose the right printer driver and install it correctly from your software package.
Non-Windows Software Programs Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. Many programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printer& To take the full advantage of your printer’s features, choose ActionPrinter 3260 or LQ-150. If neither of those printers is available, select LQ-860 or LQ-2550 if you plan to use color.
If the printing results are not what you expect, see ‘Troubleshooting” in Chapter 3, or consult your computer or software manual. Software Tips Avoiding smudged pages When you print full resolution graphics (360 x 360 dpi), the result may have a slightly smudged appearance. If this occurs, choose 360 x 180 resolution using your application software. You can also try adjusting the paper-thickness lever as described on page 2-15.
Reduce the maximum number of lines per page. Reduce the top and bottom margins in your software. Using fonts There are two sources for the fonts you use in your documents: internal and downloaded. In addition to the internal fonts built into your printer, many programs can send their own fonts to the printer in the same way they send your documents. For instance, Lotus 1-2-3 creates and sends the fonts that it uses to print spreadsheets.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for using the paper cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor Installing the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the tear-off feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing on Single Sheets You can load standard-sized single sheets with the paper cassette and you can load single sheets of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide with the manual insertion slot. Tips for using the paper cassette To review the steps for loading paper in the paper cassette, see “Loading paper into the paper cassette” on page 1-12. The tips below help you get the best performance when printing with the cassette.
When you want to push the paper support back into the paper cassette, first remove paper from the paper cassette. Then push the paper support in while pushing down on the locking tab. The default page length for the paper cassette is 65 lines (A4-size paper) and 61 lines (letter-size paper). If you need to change it use your application software or printer commands. See the Appendix for more about printer commands.
Loading paper manually You can load single sheets of paper from the rear manual insertion slot. (If you have installed the optional push tractor, remove it before loading paper manually.) 1. Place the printer in the upright position and turn it on. 2. Next, lower the flap on the rear slot. Then insert a single sheet into the slot, aligning the paper edge with the arrow mark on the printer case. The page loads automatically. When the printer receives data, it begins printing.
You can adjust the top-of-form position for manual insertion in the same way as you do for single sheets of paper fed from the paper cassette. See "Changing the default settings” in Chapter 3. When you want to switch to the paper cassette, press the FF button without inserting a page into the rear slot. The printer loads the paper from the cassette.
2. Make sure the paper-release lever is lowered to the single-sheet position. 3. Hold the tractor as shown and fit the edges of both sides into the slots at the back of the printer. Then lift it straight up until you hear the unit snap into place. 4. Raise the paper-release lever and push it firmly into the continuous-paper position.
Loading continuous paper 1. Place the continuous paper supply below the printer so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer as shown. (You can also use a printer stand.) Caution: When you are using labels with the tractor, always put the paper supply &low the printer and have the printed pages feed out from the back of the printer. Otherwise, the labels may come off their backing and cause a jam. 2. Make sure the paper-release lever is in the upper position. 3.
4. Adjust the right sprocket unit, aligning the paper edge with the arrow mark on the case, and lower the lock lever to lock it in place. Then slide the left sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 5. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.
6. Note that the printer prints on the underside of the paper. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Fit the first three holes of the paper over the sprocket pins, and then close the sprocket covers. Slide the left sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then push the lock lever down to lock it in place. 7. Turn on the printer. It advances the paper to the loading position automatically upon receiving data.
Each time you turn on the printer with paper loaded, it reverses the continuous paper to the paper-park position and then advances it to the next top of form. Always remove your printed sheets before you turn off the printer to keep the top-of-form position accurate. You can adjust the top-of-form position temporarily. Open the printer cover and turn the gear marked by + and signs to adjust the position.
Here’s how the tear-off feature works 1. When the printer finishes printing the last page, and the print head locates the top-of-form position on the next page, it automatically advances the paper to the tear-off position. 2. The READY 9 light blinks to indicate the printer is in the tear-off mode. 3. You can easily tear off the page along the perforation. 4. When the printer receives data, it feeds the paper backward to the top-of-form position and the printer begins printing. Removing the push tractor 1.
3. Lower the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. Then pull the push tractor straight down and out of the printer. 4. Replace the paper guide.
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When you use the push tractor, you can easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper supply. Switching to single sheets Here is how to switch from continuous paper to single sheets: 1. If you have a printed document still in the printer, tear off the printed pages and then press the FF and FONT buttons at the same time.
Caution: If you lower the paper-release lever while continuous paper is still loaded, the printer beeps and the READY light goes off. If this happens, raise the pap-release lever and press the FF and FONT buttons at the same time to reverse the paper to the paper-part position. You can then lower the lever again. 3. The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it automatically loads a single sheet from the paper cassette and begins to print.
Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes, labels, and multi-part forms. Adjusting the paper-thickness lever Before you print on special paper, you need to change the paper-thickness setting for the paper you are using. 1. Remove the printer cover and set the paper-thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. Choose the setting from the table below.
2. Replace the cover. Envelopes You can use the manual insertion slot to print on individual envelopes. Before loading an envelope, set the paper-thickness lever to position 2 and lower the flap on the printer’s rear. Always load envelopes manually through the rear slot. To load an envelope, follow the steps described in ‘Loading paper manually’ earlier in this chapter. Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer first, as shown.
Caution: Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head. Make sure your application program keeps the printing entirely within the printable area of the envelope. For more information on the printable area, see the Appendix. Multi-part forms You can use carbonless continuous multi-part forms consisting of two sheets (one original plus one copy). Use only multi-part forms joined with spot-gluing that is free of wrinkles and waves.
Always set the paper-thickness lever to position 1. Never feed labels backward. They can easily peel off the backing and jam the printer. Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions. Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of the labels. For more information on the printable area, see the Appendix. Never leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs.
Chapter 3 Using fhe Printer Operating the Control Panel . . Indicator Lights . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . Other control-panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-2 3-3 3-4 Selecting Character Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Using the Default-Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Control Panel You can control the basic operations-form feed, paper loading and ejecting, and font selection-with the buttons on the control panel. The indicator lights help you monitor the printer’s status. lndicator lights The control panel lights provide information on certain printer conditions and settings. READY The READY light is on when the printer is ready to receive data from the computer.
When an error occurs, the READY light goes off. FONT The two font lights indicate the current font setting. These lights change when you press the FONT button. Look at the font menu on the control panel to determine which font is selected. For instructions on selecting fonts with the FONT button, see page 3-5. Buttons The two buttons on the control panel perform different functions depending on the printer mode. FONT Press the FONT button to move through the font choices on the font menu.
PAPER PARK If you are using continuous paper, you can press the FF and FONT buttons at the same time to move the paper back to the paper-park position Never feed labels backward; they may peel off their backing sheet and damage the printer. Use the FF button to feed them forward. Other control-panel features The control panel also gives you access to three special features: Self Test The self test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. To run the self test, see page 1-14.
Selecting Character Fonts To choose one of the resident fonts available with your printer, press the FONT button. The two font lights come on (0), go off (0), and flash (0) to indicate the current selection. The table below lists the resident fonts and shows how the font lights appear for each selection. The Roman and Sans serif fonts can be scaled (or sized) from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments, using your application software or ESC/P 2 commands.
Using the Default-Setting Mode Your printer has internal settings that control such functions as top-of-form position and page length. These settings are called default settings because they take effect each time you turn on the printer. For most users, the factory settings are best, but you can change these settings if necessary. The table below lists all the settings you can change; the next section tells you how to change them; and the last section describes each setting in detail.
Changing the default settings If you need to change default settings that cannot be changed by using your software program, you press the control panel buttons, and the control panel lights show your selections. Follow the steps below to make your changes: Note: You can repeat steps 5 through 7 if you want to make more than one change. Also, you can turn off the printer and start over if you are not sure about a setting. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded in the paper cassette.
3. Press the FONT button until the FONT lights indicate the language of your choice; then press the FF button to make your selection. Once you press the FF button, the printer prints the current default settings and further instructions in the selected language. After printing is finished, go to the next step. 4. If you want more help text to be printed, press the FONT button. After printing is finished, go to the next step.
See the following tables in this section. For example, if you want to change the character table, press the FONT button until the left FONT light is flashing and the right FONT light is on. 6. Press the FF button to change the setting. The READY light turns on or off to show your selection, as indicated above. Your new setting is saved automatically and remains in effect until you change it If you are changing the character table, page length, or TOF (top-of-form) position, go to step 7 next.
Once you press the FONT button, the printer advances to the next item in the previous table and your setting is saved automatically. The new setting remains in effect until you change it.
8. Turn off the printer to exit the default-setting mode. Any changes you have made remain in effect until you change them again. Default-setting features Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in other languages. Your printer includes a wide variety of character tables.
Page length This option is only available when you use continuous paper with the optional push tractor. You can set the page length to 8.5, 11, 12, or 70/6 (A4) inches. Skip over perforation When this option is set to on, the printer ships over the perforations of continuous paper so that it provides a 1-inch margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page.
Graphic print direction You can choose unidirectional or bidirectional as the print direction for graphics. The printer usually prints text bidirectionally for fast printing and prints graphics unidirectionally for precise vertical alignment of print dots. To print graphics faster, select bidirectional printing. If you have installed the motor unit included with the color upgrade kit, make sure the printing direction is always unidirectional even when you are using the black ribbon.
Once you select hex dump or demonstration, turn off the printer and wait five seconds. To enter the hex dump mode or print your selection, hold down both the FF and FONT buttons while you turn on the printer. Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should dean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make Sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper as well as the paper cassette and output guide.
Replacing the ribbon cartridge When the printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Epson recommends the following ribbon cartridge: so15060 so15061 blackribbon cartridge color ribbon cartridge Caution: If you have just used the printer, let the print head cool for a few minutes before you touch it. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first move the print head to the center of the printer. Then remove the cartridge by lifting the posts on either side of the unit.
Transporting the printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials as described below: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. Remove the output guide. 4. Remove the optional push tractor, if installed. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6.
General problems the lights on the control panel do not come on. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet. Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether the outlet is operating properly. The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again.
The READY light is flashing and nothing is printed. The printer may be out of paper Load paper in the printer. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described earlier in this chapter. The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly.
Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. The printout has a smudged appearance. You may be printing at too high a resolution. Select a lower resolution using your application software. The printout is faint The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described earlier in this chapter. Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for the paper you are using.
The typestyles or characters you selected with your software are not printed Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer. For instructions, see Chapter 1. The font selected on the control panel does not print. Your software may be overriding your control panel setting. Check the font sitting in your application program. The wrong characters are printed The wrong character table is selected.
All the text is printed on the same line. Set the auto line feed to on in the default-setting mode so the printer adds a line-feed code to each carriage return. See “Changing the default settings” on page 3-7. The text is printed with extra blank lines between the lines of text Two line-feed signals are being sent. Set the auto line feed to off in the default-setting mode. See “Changing the default settings" on page 3-7. Line spacing is incorrect. Adjust the line-space setting in your application software.
Note: You can use hex dump mode to find the cause of communication problems. See page 3-13. If the printer still does not print correctly try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Color printing problems Characters are not printed during color printing.
The color ribbon angle may need adjusting. Move the color ribbon adjustment lever to change the ribbon angle slightly as shown below: Move the lever towards "+” to increase the angle, or towards "-” to decrease it. The ribbon is too much slack, or the colors in the ribbon may be bleeding slightly at the color borders. Stop printing turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. Printing may also be improved by adjusting the color ribbon adjustment lever as described above.
The platen rotates but paper does not feed and the READY light flashes. The paper cassette is out of paper. Load paper in the cassette. Paper feeding from the paper cassette is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Remove the paper cassette and make sure the paper is properly loaded in the paper cassette. Pages fed from the paper cassette do not fully eject. Use the FF button to eject the pages. Paper feeding from the manual insertion slot is crooked or the paper jams.
When you send data or press the FF button, the push tractor does not feed the paper. Check that the paper-release lever is in the raised, continuouspaper position The paper has come off the push tractor. Reattach the paper to the push tractor. Paper feeding from the push tractor is crooked or the paper jams. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed by a cable or some other object.
When you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, the beeper sounds several times and the READY light goes off. You have tried to change the paper-release lever position while paper remained in the printer. Return the paper-release lever to the previous position and eject paper (or feed paper to the paper-park position). Then change the paper-release lever position.
Appendix Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interface specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 A-2 A-9 Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the command summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page format . . . .
Technical Specifications Printer specifications Printing 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing method: Printing speed: Quality Charactors per Inch Draft l Charactors/second/line* 10 180 12 216 Letter 10 Quality 66 12 79 The paper-thickness lever position or an overheated print bad may slow down the printing speed. Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Input buffer: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics.
Printable columns: Character fonts: You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P2 commands. See the command summary later in this Appendix for details.
Paper Single sheets (Paper cassette): Letter (85 x 11 inches) or A4 (210 x 297 mm) Size 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches) Thickness 64 to 90 g/m2(17 to 24 lb) Weight 50 sheets Quantity Single sheets (Manual insertion): 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 hches) Width 92 to 364 mm (3.6 to l4.3 inches) Length 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches) Thickness 52 to 90 g/m2(14 to 24 lb) Weight Continuous paper: Width Copies Thickness weight 101.
Labels: Size Thickness Weight 102 to 254 (4 to 10 inches) width for backing sheet 635 x 23.8 mm (2 l/2 x l5/16 inches) minimum for a label 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches) total 64 g/m2 (17 lb) Use continuous type labels only with the optional push tractor. Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Envelopes: Size No. 6: 166 x 92 mm (65 x 3.6 inches) No. 10: 240 x 104 mm (95 x 4.1 inches) Thickness Weight 0.
Printable area: Single sheets (paper cassette and manual insertion) and envelopes A The minimum top margin is 5.3 mm (0.2 inches). B The minimum left margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum right margin is: 3.8 mm (0,15 Inches) for the A4-size paper cassette 9.7 mm (0.38 Inches) for the letter-size paper cassette 3 mm (0.12 inches) for the manual Insertion slot However, the maximum printable width 203 mm (8 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 9.0 mm (0.35 Inches).
Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 9 mm (0.35 Inches). B The minimum left and right margins ore 13 mm (0.51 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches).
Dimensions and weight: Height 130 mm (5.1 inches) Width 375 mm (14.8 inches) Depth 252 mm (9.9 inches) Weight 45 kg (10 lb) Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: AC l2O V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.
Environmental Temperature 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Operation: Operation (envelopts, labels, or recycled paper): 15° to 25°C -20° to 55°C (-4° tto 131°F) Storage: Humidity (without condensation): 5% to 80% RH without condensation Operation: Operation (envelopes, labels, or recycled paper): 20% to 60% RH 5% to 85% RH without condensation Storage: Sufety approvals Safety standards: US model: European model: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 No.950 with D3 EN 60950 (TUV), IEC 950 (SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) R.F.I.
The table below provides the connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals.
Note: The column heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow as viewed from the printer. "Return" denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and to complete the connection on the return side. All interface conditions are based on the TTL level. Both the rise and fall times of each signal must be less than 0.2 u.s.
Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways: Default settings The table below shows the default settings that become valid when the printer is initiated. In addition, hardware initialization clears the data buffer.
Command Summary Using the command summary The following section lists and describes all the ESC/P 2 commands by topic. If a command has no parameters, it is merely listed. If it has parameters, they are explained. The 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 1/0 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.
Page format ASCII ESC ( c nn Hex. Dec. 40 99 28 63 Description Set Page Format ESC ( c 40 m1 m2 n1 n2 m = m1 + m2 x 2 5 6 m: Top margin in defined units n = n1 + n2 x 2 5 6 n: Bottom margin in defined units ESC ( C nn Set Page Length in Defined Unit 40 67 28 43 ESC ( C 20 n1 n2 n = n 1 + n 2 x 256 n: Number of defined units ESC C n 67 43 Set Page Length in Lines n = Number of lines (1-127) ASCII Dec. Hex.
Print position motion ASCII ESC $ n1 n2 Dec. 36 Hex. 24 Description Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position n = n1 + n2 x 256 n: Specifies print position from left margin in defined units Before you define the unit, the default is 1/60-inch for this command. ESC \ n1 n2 92 5C Set Relative Horizontal Print Position n= n1+ n2 x 256 n: Moves current print position in defined units Before you define the unit, the default is 1/ 120-inch in draft and 1/180-inch in LQ for this command.
Font selection ASCll Dec. Hex. Description ESC k n 107 6B Select Typeface 4: Script n = 0: Roman 1: San Serif 10: Roman T 2: courier 11: Sans Serif H 3: Prestige ESC X nn 88 58 Select Font by Pitch and Point ESC X m n1 n2 m : Set pitch to 360/m cpi m = 0 : No change in pitch m = l : Select proportional m = 0, 1, 18, 2l, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60, or 72 n = n1 + n2 x 256 n : Set point size in 0.5 points Total points = (n1 + n2 x 256) x 0.
ASCII DOG. Hex. ESC ! n 33 21 Description Master Select To find the value of n, add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below: 16: Double-strike n = 0: 10 cpi 32: Double-width 1: l2 cpi 2: Proportional 64: Italic 4: Condensed 128: Underline 8: Bold Font e n h a n c e m e n t Hex. Description ASCll Dec.
ASCII Dec. ESC - 1/0 45 ESC q n 113 Hex. 2D Description Turn Underline On/Off 71 Select Character Style n = 0: Normal style 1: Outline 2: Shadow 3: Outline with shadow Hex. Description Spacing ASClI Dec.
Character handling ESC ( t nn D e c . Hex.
ASCII ESC & nn Dec. 38 Hex.
Bit image ASCII Dec. Hex.
ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC . nn 46 2E Print Raster Graphics ESC .
Character Tables These character tables are selected with the default setting mode or by using a software command. All the tables are the same for hex codes 00 through 7F. Therefore, only first table is shown completely. The rest of the tables show only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF. For all character tables except the italic character table, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).
PC 860 (Portuguese) PC 850 (Multilingual) 0 CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F CODE 8 9 A B C D E F PC 863 (Canadian-French) CODE 8 9 A B 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F A-24 Appendix C D E F PC 865 (Nordic)
BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese) CODE 8 0 9 A B C D E F CODE 8 0 1 9 A B C D E F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F CODE Abicomp (Brazllian Portuguese) 8 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Appendix A-25
Italic CODE 0 No character is available for hex code 15 in the italic character table. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F Character available with ESC ( ^ To print the characters in the table below, you must first send the ESC ( ^ command.
International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets with the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table. The following eight international character sets can be selected with the default-setting mode or with ESC R command. The following seven additional sets can be selected only with the ESC R command.
GIossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word is italicized, see that topic for more information. application program A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and Symbols. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions.
cpi See characters per inch. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset or initialized. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots. draft printing One of two print qualities available on your printer. Draft uses a minimum number of dots per character for high-speed printing. See also LQ printing. ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers.
LQ printing One of two print qualities available on your printer. Near letter quality provides better readability and appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft printing. paper-park position The position in which the paper is backed out of the paper path, but is still attached to the push tractor. parallel interface See interface. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins.
superscript Printing in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normal height in the upper part of the character space. tear-off A paper feed operation that automatically feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off edge and then feeds the paper back to the loading position. tear-off position The position the printer feeds the paper to at the end of print job.
Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific command, see the Appendix.
I lnitialization, A-12 Input buffer, A-2 Interface connecting, 1-17—19 specifications, A-9—11 L labels, 2-17—18, A-5 Lever paper-release, 2-6, 2-7, 2-12, 2-13, 2-14 paper-thickness, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, 2-18 Loading paper continuous paper, 2-7—10 envelopes, 2-16 labels, 2-17—18 manually, 2-4—5 multi-part forms, 2-17 single sheets, 1-14-16 LQ printing, A-2 Paper support 1-15 Paper-release lever, 2-6, 2-12, 2-13, 2-14 Paper-thickness lever, 2-15 Parallel interface, 1-17—19, A-9—11 Plugging in the printer, 1
Toll-free number for USA users, i-3 Top of form position, 2-10—11, 3-6, 3-9, 3-12 Tractor, push, 2-5—14 installing, 2-5—6 loading paper, 2-7—9 Transporting the printer, 3-16 Troubleshooting, 3-16—26 Typestyles, 3-5, A-3 U Unidirectional printing, 3-6, 3-9, 3-12, A-2 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 V Voltage, 1-2, A-8 power supply, A-8 W Weight 1-5, A-8 Where USA users can get help, i-3 w-3