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L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11-13-97 cover-1 DR, pass 0 Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font button Selects the font. See Chapter 5. Pitch button Selects the font size. See Chapter 5. Font lights Indicate which font is selected. Pitch lights Indicate what font size is selected. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Pause light • On when the printer is paused. • Flashes when the printer is in the micro adjust mode.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 R Front pass 1 Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Easy-to-Use Features . . . . . . . Available Paper Paths . . . . . . Printing on continuous paper Printing on single sheets . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ribbon Cartridges . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions . . Print Head Caution Symbol . . . ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . For United Kingdom Users . . . Use of options . . . . . . . . . Safety information . . . . . . . How To Use Your Manuals . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 2 Front pass 1 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Multi-Part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning on the double-strike mode . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Continuous Paper With Labels . . . . . . . . . . . Removing continuous paper with labels . . . . . . . . . Using the Front Push Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 R Front pass 1 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available paper types and paper slots . . Loading single-sheet multi-part forms . . Loading envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot . Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-10 About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 5 Front pass 1 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility . . . Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . .
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional interface cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . Installing the high-capacity or double-bin cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Front pass 1 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CE marking .
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . Internet home page . . . . . . . . Electronic bulletin board system Technical support hotline . . . . For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R Front pass 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 Easy-to-Use Features This section highlights some easy-to-use features that you’ll find helpful. q Use the tear-off feature to save paper. If you load paper on the front or rear push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. Then you can easily tear off the printed sheets and save the paper normally lost between documents. For more information, see Chapter 2.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 paper release lever q 2-1n Use the micro adjust feature to adjust the top-of-form and tear-off positions. See the Glossary for explanations of the top-of-form and tear-off positions. The micro adjust feature allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch increments so that you can make precise adjustments to the top-of-form and tear-off positions. For more information, see Chapter 2.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 Printing on continuous paper You can choose from three tractor positions (front push, rear push, and pull) and three paper entry slots (front, rear, and bottom) for continuous paper printing. This section helps you determine which paper paths and tractor positions are best for your continuous paper printing needs. See the appropriate sections in Chapter 2 for tractor installation and paper loading instructions.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Tractor position Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 Description To use this tractor, load paper in the front slot. If you print on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, load the paper in the front paper slot because the paper path from this slot is almost straight. This reduces the chance of paper jams. front push To use this tractor, load paper in the rear slot.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 As shown in the table below, three paper entry slots are available for use with the pull tractor: front, bottom, and rear. Paper slot Description If you print on thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, load it using the front paper slot because the paper path from this slot is almost straight. This reduces the chance of paper jams.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 Using the push and pull tractors in combination To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can use two tractors at the same time. This is especially helpful for printing on continuous pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, or labels, and for printing high quality graphics.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 Printing on single sheets As shown below, your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on single sheets: top and front. When continuous paper is loaded on the front or rear push tractor, you can load single sheets in the top or front slot without removing the continuous paper. This section helps you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. See Chapter 3 for paper loading instructions.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 Loading paper in the front slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in the front slot. 2-12 Note: Always use the front paper slot to load single-sheet multi-part forms that are bound by line glueing only at the side.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 Options Your printer comes with everything necessary to print on continuous paper and single sheets using a variety of paper paths. By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor unit, or roll paper holder, you can further expand your printer’s versatility. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. q Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. q Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. q Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 q Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; or if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Introduction pass 0 Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Introduction pass 0 How To Use Your Manuals This User’s Guide provides detailed information on setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: w c Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
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Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Chapter 1 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: new paper guide printer paper separator power cord screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer.
c Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Caution: There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer. T Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. T Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable, if necessary. T Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation and maintenance.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R T Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug. T Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper. (See the next section.) 1 If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: T Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lb). T Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you need to remove the used ribbon cartridge before replacing it with a new one. EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R 3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off. 1 t 1-2 i 4. Make sure that the print head is not hot; if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by hand.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 5. If a used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; the ribbon guide snaps away from the metal pins behind the print head. Properly dispose of the used ribbon cartridge. new02 ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R 7. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the cartridge flat. 1 1-5A 8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click into place.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 9. Lift the ribbon guide of the ribbon cartridge (i ) and insert it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head (t ). Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head. Press down the guide until it clicks into place. ribbon guide 1-6SU ribbon-tightening knob 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon as shown above.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R 11. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover until it clicks into place. i 1 1-8 t Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator To install the paper guide and paper separator, follow these steps: 1. Turn over the paper guide and insert the paper separator’s tabs into the slots on the paper guide.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 2. Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit. 1-9 paper tension unit paper guide cover 3. Close the paper guide cover.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Plugging In the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown below. 1 G1-10 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet. c Caution: It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer To connect your computer to your printer’s built-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with a D-SUB, 25-pin, male connector for your computer and a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, you should be able to use one of the optional interfaces described on page A-3.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R 3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 1 g1-12-2 4. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If the cable has a ground wire at the computer end, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.) After you connect the printer to your computer, install the printer driver software as described in the next section.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for Windows 95 or NT 4.0. To use the plug-and-play feature to install the printer driver for Windows 95, see page 1-17. Note: Installing the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for more information. 1. Make sure Windows 95 or NT 4.0 is running and the printer is off. 2.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R Using Windows 95 plug-and-play If you are using Windows 95 and you want to install the driver using plug-and-play, follow the steps below. Note: You can install the printer driver using plug-and-play only if your computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port. See your computer documentation for more information. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer as described on page 1-14. 2.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 6. Click OK. You see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive. 8. Type A:\Win95 in the Copy manufacturer’s files from box. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. 9. You can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 R For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1 Follow the steps below to install the printer driver for Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x. Note: Installing the printer driver for NT 3.5x may require network administration privileges. Ask your network administrator for more information. 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive. 3. Choose Run from the File menu.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 1 pass 0 For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application. Choose the EPSON FX-2180 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Multi-Part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Turning on the double-strike mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Loading Continuous Paper With Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use. The table below describes each paper release lever position. Note: To decide which paper source and paper path best suits your printing needs, see “Available Paper Paths” on page 3.
Paper release lever position Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Description Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the pull position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Note: You can load two different types of continuous paper onto the front and rear push tractors, and easily switch between them using the paper release lever.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Loading Multi-Part Forms You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to seven parts (six copies on top of the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position based on the number of layers in your form. For best results with thick paper such as multi-part forms, select a straight or almost straight paper path.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Note: R Be sure your multi-part forms do not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) in thickness for the printable area and up to 0.9 mm (0.035 inch) for the perforated edges. R Use multi-part forms only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 30 to 60% RH R Do not load paper that is damaged, curled or wrinkled.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Loading Continuous Paper With Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of labels that are mounted on continuous backing sheets with sprocket holes for use with a tractor feeder. Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Removing continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow the steps below when you remove continuous paper with labels from the printer. 1. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. g3-19 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Using the Front Push Tractor To use the front push tractor, load continuous paper in the front slot. For more information on when to use the front push tractor, see “Available Paper Paths” on page 3. Note: The tractors are installed in the front push and rear push positions when the printer is shipped. The rear push tractor cannot be removed.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 3. Insert the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. 2-17 You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the front push tractor as described in the next section. To remove the tractor, see page 2-16. Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R 2. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 2 2-20a 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 4. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then pull the lever forward to lock it in place. 2-22 Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 5. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
7. Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 8. Attach the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer’s mounting slots as shown below. Then close the front paper guide. 2 2-24 9. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the top paper guide. Make sure that the printer cover and the paper guide cover are closed. 2-24a Note: Always close the printer cover before printing.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 2-35a 11. After you finish printing, follow the steps in the next section to tear off your printed document.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the printer. 1-1 2 Note: If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 2-41. c 3. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Removing the front push tractor To remove the tractor from the front push position, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper from the tractor as described in the previous section. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. 4.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Using the Rear Push Tractor To use the rear push tractor, load continuous paper in the rear slot. For information on when to use the rear push tractor, see “Available Paper Paths” on page 3. 2 Loading paper onto the rear push tractor If a tractor is installed in the pull position, you need to remove it and replace the paper tension unit as described on page 2-33 before using the rear push tractor.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 2. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 2-26 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R 4. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer. (Printing starts at the “0” mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. 2 2-28 front of the printer Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 5. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 8. Attach the paper guide as described on page 1-11. 9. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. Then close the paper guide cover. 2-29a Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin lights are flashing. (This indicates your paper is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2 2. Open the paper guide cover, and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge of the printer.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to the standby position. (See the Glossary for an explanation of the standby position.) Then open the sprocket covers of the tractor and remove paper. c Caution: Always tear off your printed document before you press the Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Installing the tractor in the pull position To install a tractor in the pull position you must either remove the front push tractor or purchase the optional pull tractor (C80032@ ). To remove the front push tractor, see “Removing the front push tractor” on page 2-16. 2 Note: The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed. To install a tractor in the pull position, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 3. Lower the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. 2-19nn You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor as described in the next section. To remove the pull tractor, see page 2-33.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R To load paper onto the pull tractor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also check that a tractor is installed in the pull position. 2. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. 2 3. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 2-31 4.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide as a guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. 2-33a Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position. 2-26 6. Push back the left sprocket lever to lock it in place. 7. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R 9. Insert the paper into the front, bottom, or rear paper slot as described below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Then pull up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer’s ribbon. 2 2-34a Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide. Then load paper printable side up. 2-34b Load paper in the bottom slot printable side up (forward).
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 12. If you use the front slot, attach the front paper guide with the continuous paper positioned as shown below. Then close it. If you use the rear slot, replace the paper guide and make sure the edge guides are together in the middle of the paper guide. G3-19-AA 13. Turn on the printer. 14.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R 15. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 2 16. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the current position without advancing the paper. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Removing paper from the pull tractor 1. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. G05-1 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the paper from the printer. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject button when using the pull tractor; feeding the paper backward may cause it to come off the pull tractor and jam the printer.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R To use the front push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to purchase the optional pull tractor (C80032@ ). The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed. Install the optional pull tractor as described in “Installing the tractor in the pull position” on page 2-23.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 5. Attach the paper to the pull tractor’s sprockets as described in “Loading paper onto the pull tractor” on page 2-24. 6. Set the paper release lever to the pull tractor position. Then remove any slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors using the micro adjust feature (described on page 2-37) if necessary. 7. Move the paper release lever back to the push tractor position you set in step 2. 8.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R 11. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Send a print job to the printer. The printer starts printing from the current position without advancing the paper. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 12. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the printer. g3-17-3 4. Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front push position as described on page 2-9. 5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer’s mounting pegs. Then press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. g1-9-1 6. 2-34 Replace the paper guide and printer cover. Then close the paper guide cover.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Switching Between Printing on Continuous Paper and Printing on Single Sheets You can easily switch back and forth between printing on continuous paper with a push tractor and printing on single sheets without having to remove or reload paper. Switching to printing on single sheets To switch from printing on continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor to printing on single sheets, follow these steps.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 2. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper backward to the standby position. The paper is still attached to the push tractor but is no longer in the paper path. 3. Load single sheets in the top or front paper guide as described in Chapter 3. Switching to printing on continuous paper To switch from printing on single sheets to printing on continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor, follow these steps: 1.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the page where the printer will start printing. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, you can use the micro adjust feature to adjust the top-of-form position as described below. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 5. Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of-form position up on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of-form position down on the page. c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. plastic ribbon cover Note: R The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R To adjust the top-of-form position for continuous paper loaded on the pull tractor, see the following example: First mark a point 6.5 mm (0.26 inch) above the paper’s perforation; then position the paper so that the mark even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inch) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm below the perforation. If you mark a point 5.5 mm (0.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge If you use the front or rear push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. You can then easily tear off the printed document. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position so that you can save the paper normally lost between documents.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 R Advancing paper to the tear-off position automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tear-off position, you need to turn on the auto tear-off mode and select the appropriate page length for continuous paper in the default-setting mode. For instructions, see “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” on page 5-3.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/17 Chapter 2 pass 3 4. Press the LF/FF D button to feed the paper backward, or press the Load/Eject U button to feed the paper forward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. 3-6BNEW tear-off edge Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . Available paper types and paper slots Loading single-sheet multi-part forms Loading envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . Loading postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Using Single Sheets Available paper types and paper slots As shown below, you can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide on top of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes. Your single-sheet paper may be from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) wide. Note: T To load a stack of single-sheet paper, use the optional cut-sheet feeder.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 The table below shows the types of paper you can load in the top and front paper slots and the paper thickness lever settings for each paper type. For more information on the paper thickness lever, see page 2-3.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Loading single-sheet multi-part forms You can load single-sheet multi-part forms one at a time in the top or front paper slot as described in “Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot” or “Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot,” later in this chapter. Also, follow these guidelines: T Use only carbonless multi-part forms bound as shown below.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Insert this type of form in the front slot with the bound edge first and the printable side up, as shown below. new05 3 printable side up T You can load multi-part forms bound at the side only in the front slot. Insert this type of form in the front slot with the top edge first and the printable side up, as shown below.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Loading envelopes You can load envelopes only in the top paper slot as described in “Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot” on page 3-8. Also, follow these guidelines: T Load envelopes one at a time in the top slot, with the flap edge first and the flap side up. flap side up, printable side down 3-6 T Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 4 or 5.
c Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Caution: Because printing on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of your envelopes. See Appendix C for details on the printable area of envelopes. Loading postcards You can load postcards one at a time in the top or front paper slot as described in “Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot” or “Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot,” later in this chapter.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot To load paper in the top slot, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the paper guide is installed properly. If not, attach it as described on page 1-11. 2. Open the paper guide cover. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the arrow on the paper guide. Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 2-7n 3. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 4. Close the paper guide cover. 2-8n 3 5. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. Insert a sheet of paper printable side down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. 2-9n Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 7. Check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer. When the printer receives data, it prints the page and ejects it back onto the paper guide. To continue printing your document, remove the printed page and insert a new sheet of paper. If you need to eject a sheet, press the Load/Eject button.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 3. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at the center of the guide. Slide the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Next adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 2-11nn 3 4. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. (See the table on page 3-3.) 2-10a 5.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 3 pass 1 6. Insert a sheet of paper printable side up between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. 2-12 Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 7. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. Then send a print job to the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu . . . . . . . . . Printer driver settings overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95. As described in Chapter 1, a printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” or “Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu,” below.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 95 3. 4-4 To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then point to Settings. 2. Click Printers. 3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Properties.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 Paper menu 95paper1 4-6 T Paper size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click Custom and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. T Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. T Paper source Click the paper source you want to use.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Graphics menu 95GRAPHI 4 T Resolution Click the printing resolution you want. The higher the resolution you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing. T Dithering You can leave this option set to Fine, which is the default setting, or select another dithering pattern depending on the kind of printout you want. The display to the left of the dithering options shows the effect of your setting.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 Device Options menu 95DEVICE T Print quality Select a print quality option from the Print quality list. Selecting a high quality option produces more detailed printouts at a slower printing speed. Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. See “Printer driver settings overview” on the next page for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 4 PRINT 2.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Setup.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R T Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click User Defined Size and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears. T Paper Source Click the paper source you want to use.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” or “Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu,” below.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you see the Page Setup and Advanced menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings. NT40PR 4 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then point to Settings. 2. Click Printers. 3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Document Defaults.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Page Setup menu NT40PR2 T Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. T Paper Source Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. T Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 T Paper/Output Check the Paper Size, Orientation, and Paper Source settings you made on the Page Setup menu and change them if necessary. Select the setting and then choose an option from the Change Setting list box. T Graphic Select Resolution and then choose the printing resolution from the Change Setting list box. The higher the resolution you select, the more detailed your printout will be; however, increasing the resolution slows printing.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” or “Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel,” below.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The screen displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See “Printer driver settings overview” on the next page for detailed information about these settings. DOC35 3.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon. The Print Manager window opens. 2. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Printer and select Properties.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 Document Properties dialog box T Form Select the type of paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper type, select it from the Form list. T Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. The diagram on the screen changes depending on the orientation you select. Click the Halftone button to set the brightness and contrast, input the RGB gamma, or make other settings. The Halftone Color Adjustment dialog box appears.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/13/97 Chapter 4 pass 0 R Using the EPSON Remote! Utility The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from your computer’s DOS prompt. Installing EPSON Remote! Follow the steps below to install EPSON Remote!. 1. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a disk drive. 2. At the DOS prompt, type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then press Enter. 3.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 Chapter 5 pass 0 Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch Your printer comes with the three built-in fonts shown in the table below. You can also choose from the following six pitch (character size) settings: 10, 12, 15, 17, or 20 cpi (characters per inch), or proportional spacing. You can select the font and pitch using the buttons on the printer’s control panel as described below.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 R Chapter 5 pass 0 To select a pitch, press the Pitch button until the three Pitch lights indicate the pitch you want as shown below. Pitch lights Pitch oon 10 cpi ono 12 cpi onn 15 cpi noo 17 cpi non 20 cpi nno PS (proportional spacing) n = On, o = Off 5 About Your Printer’s Default Settings The printer’s default settings control many printer functions.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 Chapter 5 pass 0 Settings Options Page length for front tractor* Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 inches Page length for rear tractor* Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Page length for front tractor This setting allows you to set the page length (in inches) for continuous paper loaded on the front push tractor. Page length for rear tractor This setting allows you to set the page length (in inches) for continuous paper loaded on the rear push tractor. Skip over perforation This setting takes effect only when you are using continuous paper. When you select On, the printer provides a one-inch (25.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 Chapter 5 pass 0 Auto line feed When you turn on this setting, each carriage return (CR) code received by the printer is accompanied by a line feed code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off. Print direction You can choose automatic print direction selection, bidirectional printing (Bi-D), or unidirectional printing (Uni-D).
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 R Chapter 5 pass 0 Character table You can select among 11 standard character tables as well as tables for 19 other countries. See Appendix C for character samples. International character set for Italic table You can select among several international character sets for the Italic character table. Each character set contains eight characters that vary depending on the country or language, so you can customize the Italic table to suit your printing needs.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 Chapter 5 pass 0 Auto CR (carriage return) This setting is available only in IBM 2381 Plus emulation mode. When you select On, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code received by the printer is accompanied by a carriage return code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off. IBM character table This setting is available only in IBM 2381 Plus emulation mode.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. Hold down the Pitch button while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions (one page). 3.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 R Chapter 6 pass 0 Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Checking Printer Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Using the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but is available only for use with Microsoft Windows 95. It allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 R Chapter 6 pass 0 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 To install the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that you have installed the printer driver for Windows 95. If not, install the printer driver for Windows 95 as described in Chapter 1. Note: If you installed the Status Monitor before the driver, install the printer driver, then install the Status Monitor again. 2. Insert Disk 1 of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 software in a disk drive. 3.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 To open the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window shown below, double-click the printer-shaped background monitoring icon on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen. You can also open this window from Start. Click Start, point to Programs and Epson, then click EPSON Status Monitor 2.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 R Chapter 6 pass 0 Installed Printers list This list displays information about the EPSON printers connected directly to your computer. If you select List from the View menu, the list displays only the printer names and icons. If you select Details, the list displays the printer name, status, and job count of each printer. When you install the Status Monitor, it automatically adds the names and icons of all the EPSON printers connected to your computer to this list.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 Printer menu To get detailed information on the status of each printer in the Installed Printers list, select a printer from the list, then select from the Printer menu options described below. SPRINT 6-6 T Printer Status Opens the Printer Status window, which provides detailed information on the selected printer’s status. To use the Printer Status window, see page 6-9.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 R Chapter 6 pass 0 View menu To control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list, select from the View menu options described below. SVIEW 6 T Toolbar/Status Bar Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. T Large Icons/ Small Icons Changes the size of the printer icons in the Installed Printers list.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 Settings menu Use the Settings menu options described below to adjust the monitoring interval for the printer, add and delete printers from the Installed Printers list, or activate the Status Monitor. SSETTING T Monitoring Preferences Opens the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can adjust the monitoring interval and make background monitoring settings for the selected printer.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 T Select background monitoring icon R Chapter 6 pass 0 Changes the appearance of the icon that is displayed on the taskbar when background monitoring is active. Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view the Status Monitor’s version number and copyright information. Using the Printer Status window You can open the Printer Status window shown below to see detailed information on the status of a printer.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 The Printer Status window contains two menus: the Current Status and Printer Information menus. To open the menus, click the tabs at the top of the Printer Status window. Current Status menu The printer illustration and message boxes on this menu give you detailed printer status information. The appearance of the printer illustration changes to reflect the current printer status, described in the upper message box.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 R Chapter 6 pass 0 Turning on background monitoring Follow the steps below to monitor the selected printer and specify when the Status Alert dialog box appears. 1. Make sure the Status Monitor is active. (It is active if a printershaped icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of your computer screen.) If the icon is not on the taskbar, access EPSON Status Monitor 2 from the Start menu as described on page 6-4.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 11/14/97 Chapter 6 pass 0 3. Use the slider to adjust the monitoring interval, if necessary. Note: Setting a short monitoring interval may cause some applications to run more slowly. 4. Click Monitor this printer to turn on background monitoring for the selected printer and view the Status Alert options. 5. Click the Status Alert options to specify when you want the Status Alert dialog box to appear. 6.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-2 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power supply problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . Continuous paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . Wrong top-of-form position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wrong tear-off position . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you can’t fix your printer problem using this table, go to the next section. State of panel lights n Pause Beep Problem pattern Solution − The printer is paused.
State of panel lights Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Beep Problem pattern Solution f Paper Out n Pause Continuous paper is not fed to the standby position. ••• Tear off the printed document at the perforation; then press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light. A single sheet of paper is not fully ejected. ••• ••• f Pause Paper is jammed in the printer.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Problems and Solutions Most printer problems are easy to solve. Use the information in this section to find the source of and solution to any printer problems that occur. Determine the type of problem that occurred, and see the appropriate page below: Power supply problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Power supply problems The control panel lights come on briefly, but then go off and stay off. Cause What to do The printer’s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer immediately and contact your dealer. w Warning: Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to a tractor position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. For more information on setting the paper release lever, see Chapter 2. Continuous paper is in the paper path.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R The printer does not fully eject a single sheet. Cause What to do Your paper is too long. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Make sure the page length of your paper is within the range specified for single-sheet paper in Appendix C. Also check and adjust the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The optional cut-sheet feeder does not feed your single-sheet paper properly.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do The paper release lever is not set correctly. Set the paper release lever to the tractor position for the paper source you want to use. For more information on setting the paper release lever, see Chapter 2. Single-sheet paper is in the paper path.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Wrong top-of-form position Printing starts too high or low on the page. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your Check the paper size setting in your application software or application or printer driver. printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. The printer’s page length settings for the front or rear tractor do not match the size of the continuous paper you are using.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Wrong tear-off position The printer prints on (or too far away from) the perforation of your continuous paper. Cause What to do The tear-off position setting is Adjust the tear-off position using the incorrect. micro adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” in Chapter 2. You moved the paper using the knob while the printer was on. c Adjust the tear-off position using the micro adjust feature.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. What to do The printer is paused. Press the Pause button. The printer cover is open. Close the printer cover and press the Pause button to resume printing. The interface cable is not plugged in securely. Check that both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer are plugged in securely.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Cause What to do The paper thickness lever is set incorrectly. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See “Setting the Paper Thickness Lever” in Chapter 2. The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in random positions. Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. Remove any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon-tightening knob, or reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” in Chapter 5, or “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” in Chapter 4. The line space setting in your application software is incorrect.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R The printer you want to use is Choose the correct printer from the not selected in your software. Windows desktop or in your application before printing. Your application software is not configured correctly for your printer. Make sure that your application software is set up correctly for your printer. See your application documentation. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 1.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these steps: 1 Press the Operate button to turn off the printer. 2. If a single-sheet of paper is stuck on the paper guide, gently remove it. 3. Remove the printer cover. If you are loading continuous paper from the rear slot, remove the paper guide. 4. If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 5.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that the vertical lines in your printout are not properly aligned, you can use the printer’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Note: T To complete the steps below, you need four sheets of A3-size single-sheet paper or four pages of continuous paper that are at least 279 mm (11 inches) long and 376 mm (14.8 inches) wide.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 Printing a Self Test Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: T If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) T If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 R After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing the self test. A series of characters is printed. Note: To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause button. To resume the test, press the Pause button again. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then turn off the printer.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Chapter 7 pass 1 To print a hex dump, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. c 2. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady Sun-G+ _______ _______ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 R Appendix A pass 1 Appendix A A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Paper handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Optional interface cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Options As described below, a variety of paper handling options and interface cards are available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in Appendix D. Paper handling options High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80673@ ) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 15 mm (0.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. For instructions on using this option, see page A-12. Note: The asterisk (@ ) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country. Optional interface cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders When you install the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80673@ ), you can load multiple single sheets of paper up to 150 sheets of in the printer. Also you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by connecting the second bin cut-sheet feeder (C80674@ ) to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 1. Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Make sure the printer is turned off. c Caution: Be sure to turn off the printer. You will need to move the print head to the ribbon installation position before installing the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, and moving the print head while the printer is on may damage the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Then press up the tabs on both sides of the paper tension unit and lift it up and off the printer.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder You can load up to 150 ordinary single sheets, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 15 mm (0.59 inch) thick in this feeder. Follow the steps below to load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. c 1. Caution: Do not load carbon paper or labels in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 3. Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Release the left and right paper guides of the cut-sheet feeder by pulling the lock levers forward. A 4-2-2A 4. Holding the lower portion of the left paper guide, slide it until it is aligned with the arrow mark on the back of the center support. Then push the left lock lever backward to lock it in place. Holding the lower portion of the right paper guide, slide it to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. paper stacker 4-2-3 5.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 6. As shown below, set the cut-sheet feeder’s paper type levers to the proper position for the paper you will load: single-sheet paper or postcards and envelopes. Note: Always set the paper type levers before you load paper. envelopes or postcards single-sheet paper or single-sheet multi-part forms 4-3 7. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow paper loading. 4-3aa A-8 8.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 10. Adjust the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then push the lock lever backward to lock the paper guide. A 11. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 12. Move the cut-sheet feeder’s paper selection lever to the single-sheet position, as shown below.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, you need to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) using your application or the printer’s control panel. As shown below, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder is bin 1 and the second-bin cut-sheet feeder is bin 2.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Switching between continuous paper and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder You can easily switch between continuous paper on a push tractor and single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder without removing the continuous paper. Switching to continuous paper 1. If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them. 2. Move the printer’s paper release lever to the front or rear push tractor position.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Using the Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This provides an inexpensive alternative to using continuous paper for applications that require variable paper lengths. Before you install and use the roll paper holder, you need to assemble it. Assembling the roll paper holder 1. Fit the arc bearings into the stand as shown. g3-30-1 2.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 3. Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Hook the tension lever onto both ends of the stand as shown below. While pulling up the tension lever, fit the wire ends of the tension lever into the holes in the stand. The roll paper holder is assembled. A tension lever g3-30-3 Installing the roll paper holder 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Loading roll paper After you install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below to load a roll of paper: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. 2. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed. 3. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for the thickness of your roll paper. 4. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 5.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 7. Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Place the shaft and paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. A g3-32-2 8. Turn on the printer. Then bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. 9. Replace the paper guide and close the paper guide cover. You are now ready to print.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 When you finish printing, open the paper guide cover and press the LF/FF button to advance the paper. Then tear off the paper using the tear-off edge of the printer (pull it towards you for a clean cut). g3-43 Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide; then cut the paper behind where it feeds into the printer.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C R Appendix A pass 1 Installing an Interface Card A Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. 4-10 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix A pass 1 Using the C82305@ ýor C82306@ serial interface card To use the C82305@ or C82306@ serial interface card, see the sections below regarding the baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see your interface card manual. Selecting a baud rate You can select from the following baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 bps (bits per second).
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C R Appendix B pass 0 Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer B Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C Appendix B pass 0 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 4.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.C R Appendix B pass 0 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. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 1. Turn off the printer. 2.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady Sun-G+ _______ _______ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 R Appendix c pass 0 Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications Mechanical . . . . Electrical . . . . . Environmental . . Paper . . . . . . . Paper alignment . Printable area . . Safety approvals . CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft Draft Near letter quality C-2 500 cps at 10 cpi maximum 380 cps at 10 cpi 95 cps at 10 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Paper capacity: Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 High-capacity cut-sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper up to 25 plain or bond envelopes up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 30 postcards a stack of multi-part forms up to 15 mm (0.59 inch) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 15 mm (0.59 inch). Second-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 5 mm (0.20 inch).
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Reliability: Total print volume Print head life 7.5 million lines (except print head) approx. 300 million characters (Draft, 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight 257 mm (10.1 inches) 639 mm (25.2 inches) 402 mm (15.8 inches) approx. 13 kg (28.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 Environmental Temperature Humidity (without condensation) Operation 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) 10 to 80% RH Storage –30 to 60°C (–22 to 140°F) 0 to 85% RH C Paper Note: T Use recycled paper and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°C) Humidity 30 to 60% RH T Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Envelopes: top entry only Size No. 6: 165 × 92 mm (6.5 × 3.6 inches) No. 10: 241 × 105 mm (9.5 × 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inch) Weight 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb) Postcards: front and top entry Width 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.83 inches) Length Front: 148 mm (5.83 inches) Top: 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.83 inches) Thickness 0.22 mm (0.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 Continuous paper with labels: R Appendix c pass 0 front and bottom entry Label size 23.8 × 63.5 mm (15/16 × 2.5 inches) minimum 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) corner radius, minimum Backing sheet width 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches) Backing sheet length (one page) 101.6 to 559 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inches) Backing sheet thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch) Total thickness 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Rear entry Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”. margin Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A printable area B printable area C B A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches).
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 Continuous paper: A A C printable area B a-3 B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch) each. The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). For continuous paper wider than 351.4 mm (13.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V model: Safety standards EN 60950 (TÜV, NEMKO) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Acoustic noise: Approx.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 c: Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC. C Bit 2 = Position of flag character (for EAN-13 and UPC-A only) 0: Center 1: Under Bits 3−7 = Not used Barcode data Barcode data corresponds to the barcode symbology. The data number of each barcode type is constant.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/13 Appendix c pass 0 The valid data for each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2381 Plus reference manual.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section using the printer’s default-setting mode or with software commands. Note: T Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F; for these tables, only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF are shown. T The character tables with an asterisk (*) after the table name are available only in some countries.
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L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C Appendix c pass 0 PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR (Ukranian)* Italic No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/13 Rev.C R Appendix c pass 0 International character sets for the Italic table You can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table shown below using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row are used in the Italic character table. C a-31 You can select one of the following seven additional sets only with the ESC R command.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady Sun-G+ _______ _______ Rev.C R A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 Appendix D Customer Support Information Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 For North American Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faxon EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 Contacting Customer Support If your printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in Chapter 7, contact customer support services for assistance. See the section for your country below. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you give us the following information: Printer model: Serial number of your printer: (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.
Sun-G+ Rev.C R A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 Automated telephone services Service Access EPSON SoundAdvice For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110. EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling (800) 442-2110. You must provide a return fax number to use this service.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing the UK telephone numbers listed in the following sections.
Sun-G+ Rev.C R A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for: T Literature and specifications on the latest EPSON products T Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User’s Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia. There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available.
Sun-G+ Rev.C R A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located. Many types of queries are answered here.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size Appendix D 97/11/13 pass 0 Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: T Product information T Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) T Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http://www.epson.com.hk.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Glossary DR, pass 1 R Glossary ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this setting is turned on using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Glossary DR, pass 1 dithering A halftoning method in which dots are printed in a predetermined pattern to simulate a shade or tone. Dithering works best for images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs. See also halftoning. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots. draft The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font.
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Glossary DR, pass 1 R interface The connection (via a cable) between the computer and the printer over which print data is transmitted to the printer. landscape Printing that is oriented sideways on the page. This orientation gives you a page that is wider than it is high and is useful for printing spreadsheets. See also portrait. line feed (LF) A control panel button and control code that advances the paper one line space.
L Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Glossary DR, pass 1 proportional font A font whose characters take up varying amounts of horizontal space depending on the width of the character. Thus the uppercase M takes up more horizontal space than the lowercase l. reset To return a printer to its default settings. resolution A measure of the amount of detail that can be represented. Resolution of printed images is measured using the number of dots per inch (dpi).
Sun-G+ Rev.C A5 size 97/11/14 Glossary DR, pass 1 R Paper positions Standby position new13,12 In the standby position, your paper is attached to the printer but is not inside the printer. Tear-off position 1-1 Tear off your printed document at the printer’s tear-off edge. Top-of-form position g-e The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position.
Proof Sign-off: Yamanouchi Grady _______ _______ Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c R Index pass 0 Index A Accessing, printer driver. See Printer driver.
L Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.c Index pass 0 F Font button, inside front cover light, inside front cover selecting, 5-2–3 Front edge guides, 3-11, inside back cover paper guide, 2-9, 2-10, 3-11, inside back cover push tractor, 5, 2-9–16 slot, 6, 9, 3-2, 3-10–12 G Guide ribbon,1-4 paper, 1-11, inside back cover H Hex dump, 7-19–20 High-capacity cut-sheet feeder, A-2, A-4. See also cut-sheet feeder. High-speed draft setting, 5-7 High-speed printing, 1. See also High-speed draft setting.
Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 M Micro adjust feature, 3 mode, 2-37, 2-41 Monitoring Preferences, 6-10–12 O Operate button, inside front cover Options, 10, A-2–18 P Paper entry slots, 6, 3-2 Paper guide, inside back cover attaching, 1-11–12 cover, 1-12, inside back cover cut-sheet feeder, A-7 Paper Out light, inside front cover Paper paths, 2–10, Paper release lever, 2, inside back cover setting, 2-3–4 Paper selection lever, A-9 Paper set lever, A-8 Paper stacker, A-7 Paper tension unit, inside back cover insta
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Sun-G+ A5 size 97/11/14 Rev.