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Page 2: Print Speed
Product Update Notice This booklet describes the new features of your printer that have been added since the User’s Manual was printed. Print Speed Your printer now prints at the following speeds. Quality Draft Letter Loading Single Sheets of Paper The printer now automatically loads single sheets of paper.
Page 3: Using Selectype
(described in Chapter 21, and when you switch from continuous paper to single sheets (described in Chapter 2). Using SelecType The printer now has ten built-in fonts: draft, Epson Roman, Epson Sans Serif, Epson Courier, Epson Prestige, Epson Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Epson Orator, and Epson Orator-S.
Page 4 User’s Manual. The SelecType feature is described in Chapter 3 of your User’s Manual. Chapter 3 shows samples of the draft, Epson Roman, and Epson Sans Serif fonts. The Multi-Font Module section of Chapter 5 shows samples of the Epson Courier, Epson Prestige, Epson Script, OCR-B, OCR-A, Epson Orator, and Epson Orator-S fonts.
Page 5 The DIP Switch Tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. DIP switch 1 Description International character set/ Graphics character sets Page length Condensed mode on/off Character table Cut sheet feeder mode on/off DIP switch 2 SW Description 2-1 Not used 2-2 Tear-off mode 1 -inch skip over perforation...
Page 6 Table 1 International character sets Table 2 Graphics character sets Graphics character set Epson Extended Graphics PC 437 (United States) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portugal) PC 863 (Canada-French) PC 865 (Norway) Table 3 Page length selection 12 inches 8.5 inches 11.7 inches...
Page 7 Graphics Character Sets Epson Extended Graphics Character Sets PC 437 (United States) PC 850 (Multilingual) Product Update Notice...
Page 8 PC 860 (Portugal) PC 863 (Canada-French) Product Update Notice...
Page 9 PC 865 (Norway) Application Notes The Application Notes booklet for this printer is no longer available. Product Update Notice Printed in Japan 90.09-10...
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Page 11 FCC for this equipment. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 12: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Page 13 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11.
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Assembling the Printer ......Testing the Printer ....... . .
Page 15 Chapter 8 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ....... Interface Specifications ......
Page 16 Chapter 9 Command Summary Using the Command Summary ..... . Commands in Numerical Order ..... . Commands Arranged by Topic .
Page 17: Introduction
Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, this printer offers the following features: Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading. Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-800, LQ-850, LQ-1000, LQ-1010, LQ-1050, LQ-1500, LQ-2500, and LQ-2550.
Page 18: Options And Supplies
Introduction Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic character table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table. The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including envelopes, labels, and wide carriage computer paper. Options and Supplies A variety of printer options is available for use with your printer.
Page 19 Pull Tractor Unit (C800141) This option improves the performance of continuous paper handling. It is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms. Multi-Font Module (#7407-A) The optional Multi-Font module adds to the number of fonts available in the Letter Quality mode. Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7770) The optional film ribbon cartridge provides you with even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon.
Page 20: About This Manual
Be sure to read and follow these instructions first. Inside the back flap of this manual are illustrations of the printer in which all of the major parts are identified. Chapters 2 and 3 cover paper handling and general printer operation.
Page 21: Application Notes
Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most from your printer. It includes advice on the use of software commands, graphics, and creating your own user-defined characters. See Chapter 9 for a useful summary of printer commands. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting instructions.
Page 22: Where To Get Help
Introduction Where to Get Help Customer service for Epson products is provided by a network of authorized Epson Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for the following: Customer Care Center referrals Technical support referrals Information on Epson User Groups.
Page 23: Setting Up The Printer
Attaching the Paper Guide ......1-12 Testing the Printer ........
Page 24: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer
Unpacking the Printer Checking the Parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Paper guide Printer Platen knob Ribbon cartridge Setting Up the Printer...
Page 25: Removing The Protective Materials
Removing the Protective Materials The printer is protected during shipping by a locking clip. You must remove this clip before turning on the printer. WARNING: turning on your printer. Turning on the printer while the clip is attached may seriously damage the mechanism.
Page 26 Unpacking the Printer Remove the paper tension unit as shown below. Remove the locking clip. Store the clip with the other packing material in case you ever need to transport your printer. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 27: Choosing A Place For The Printer
There are several important things to consider when selecting a place to set up your printer. Keep the following in mind: Place the printer on a flat, hard, stable surface. A soft surface, such as a padded counter or carpeted area, will block the ventilation slots and may cause overheating.
Page 28 The stand should be able to support at least twice the weight of the printer, or approximately 36 pounds (16 kilograms). Never use a stand that supports the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. With a cut sheet feeder, your printer must be kept level.
Page 29: Assembling The Printer
Assembling the Printer After you’ve decided on the best place to set up your printer, the next step is to install the platen knob. WARNING: Installing the Platen Knob The platen knob is used to feed the paper manually in the event of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem.
Page 30: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer’s ribbon cartridge is designed for easy installation and removal. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. Setting Up the Printer Do not use the platen knob to adjust the position printer case.
Page 31 CAUTION: turned on because this can damage the printer. Also, if you have been using the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install.
Page 32 4. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-10...
Page 33 Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Fit the rear notches of the paper tension unit over the pins of the printer. Lower the unit, pressing on both sides to lock it in place. 1-11 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 34: Attaching The Paper Guide
Attaching the Paper Guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1. Place the paper guide on the printer as shown below.
Page 35 Note: To lower the paper guide, lift up slightly to release it from its locked position; then gently lower it down onto the printer. Attach the printer cover by fitting the hooks on the cover into the notches at the front of the printer and tilting the cover back into place.
Page 36: Testing The Printer
Testing the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, you can use its built-in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly before you connect it to a computer. You should perform this test to make sure that your printer was not damaged during shipping and that the ribbon is correctly installed.
Page 37: Running The Self Test
Running the Self Test The self test can be run in the draft or Letter Quality mode, depending on which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. Although the self test can be run with continuous paper, use single-sheet paper now because single-sheet loading is easier.
Page 38 LINE FEED FORM While holding down the button (draft mode) or FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer. The printer POWER PAPER OUT beeps several times and lights come on. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark.
Page 39 14 inches (legal paper turned sideways) to prevent the print head from printing directly onto the platen. LOAD/EJECT Press the Never run the self test using paper that is button to load the paper. Setting Up the Printer Testing the Printer 1-17...
Page 40 Checking the Operation later in this chapter for possible causes and solutions. Note: To resume the test, press the 1-18 Setting Up the Printer button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch button. If the test results are not satisfactory, see ON LINE the ON once more.
Page 41 If the paper is still loaded, press the button or FEED button to eject it. Then turn off the printer. After turning the power off, always wait at least WARNING: five seconds before turning it back on. Turning the power on and off rapidly can damage the printer.
Page 42 Testing the Printer Here is part of a typical self test printed in draft mode. Draft mode Country France Germany U.K. Denmark Sweden Italy Spain Font Roman Sans serif Slot, D r a f t Condensed Invalid $%'()*+,-./0123456789:; %a'()*+,- ./012345678?:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO Fs'()*+,- ./0123456789:;...
Page 43 SW1-4 1-5 off off off on , . me. mnnr-l-r\llT 11,1 L..,A”T\nmY Setting Up the Printer Testing the Printer Page length 11” 12" Tear off mod I n v a l i d Valid 1”Skip...
Page 44: If The Self Test Does Not Work
Try the self test again. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact the store where you purchased your printer or call the Epson toll-free number (1-800-922-8911). control panel and printer. Then remove...
Page 45: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
If your computer has a parallel interface and you have a suitable shielded cable, you should be able to connect your printer immediately. The steps below describe how to connect the parallel interface cable. If your computer requires another type of interface, you need to install an optional interface board.
Page 46 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Plug the cable connector securely into the printer. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. Setting Up the Printer 1-24...
Page 47 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer. Setting Up the Printer 1-25...
Page 48: Setting Up Your Application Software
ActionPrinter 4500 on its printer selection menu. If the ActionPrinter 4500 is not listed, choose one of the following printers. They are listed in order of preference.
Page 49: Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Feeding Method ..... . . 2-2 Using Single Sheets ........2-3 Loading Paper .
Page 50: Selecting A Paper Feeding Method
Selecting a Paper Feeding Method The paper release lever on the printer has three positions for use with the various methods of paper feeding. Make sure the paper release lever is set to match the desired paper feeding method. The lever positions are marked by three icons, as described below.
Page 51: Using Single Sheets
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches or 182 mm to 14.3 inches or 364 mm. If you do most of your printing on single sheets, you may find it more convenient to install the optional cut sheet feeder. This option automatically inserts a new sheet and can hold up to 150 pages.
Page 52 (The green light should come on.) Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on the printer. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to the guide mark. (You may want to change this position later, depending on the margin settings of your application program.)
Page 53 LOAD/EJECT Press the button once to load the paper automatically. Never advance paper using platen knob CAUTION: while the printer is turned on. If the platen turns without LOAD/EJECT firmly. Then press the button again. Paper Handling 2-5...
Page 54: Reloading During Printing
Reloading During Printing When you print a document of more than one page using single-sheet paper, the printer stops printing when it reaches the bottom of the page. When this happens, the remains on, depending on your application program software. If the ON...
Page 55: Using Continuous Paper
Using Continuous Paper The push tractor built into your printer is remarkably easy to load and operate. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper up to 16 inches or 406 mm wide. Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply An important consideration for achieving smooth and trouble-free paper feeding is the position of your paper supply.
Page 56: Loading Continuous Paper
Be sure to align the paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Loading Continuous Paper Be sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide. Paper Handling...
Page 57 Set the paper release lever to the push tractor paper position, which is the middle setting. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 3. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward as shown below. Continuous Paper Paper Handling 2-9...
Page 58 Using Continuous Paper Slide the left sprocket unit until it is about 1 inch farthest left position and press the lever back to lock it in place. Slide the right sprocket unit so that it roughly matches the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
Page 59 Using Continuous Paper Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 7. Open both sprocket covers. Paper Handling 2-11...
Page 60 Using Continuous Paper Fit the first three holes in the paper over the pins of both sprockets. Make sure that your paper has a clean, straight CAUTION: edge before inserting it into the printer. 9. Close the sprocket covers. Paper Handling 2-12...
Page 61 Using Continuous Paper Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. 11. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. Then slide the edge guides apart to the sides of the paper guide as shown. Paper Handling 2-13...
Page 62 Using Continuous Paper Turn on the printer. It will beep because there is no paper in the printer. Then press loading position. the ON LINE Press accept data. Paper Handling 2-14 the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the button to set the printer on line so that it can...
Page 63 The printer remembers the loading position and advances each page to the same position. If you need to adjust the loading position, use the micro-adjustment feature. See the section on setting the loading position in Chapter 3. CAUTION: platen knob and never turn the platen knob while the printer is turned on.
Page 64: Switching Between Continuous And Single Sheets
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Even with continuous paper loaded in the printer, the SmartPark feature allows you to easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. Switching to Single Sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below.
Page 65 Tear off any outgoing sheets. If your printed document has not advanced past button to advance your document to a point where it can be easily removed. CAUTION: before pressing the several pages at a time may result in a paper jam. This is especially true for narrow paper (less than 6 inches or 152.4 mm wide).
Page 66 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets LOAD/EJECT Press the backward out of the printer and into the standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor but is no longer in the paper path. CAUTION: feed the paper far back enough to reach the standby position.
Page 67 Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. Stand the paper guide upright and adjust the edge guides to roughly match the width of your paper. Switching Between Continuous and Paper Handling Single Sheets...
Page 68 Slide the edge guides to exactly match the width of your paper. the LOAD/EJECT Press paper to the loading position. Then, press the the printer on line. 2 - 2 0 Paper Handling button to automatically feed the single-sheet ON LINE...
Page 69: Switching Back To Continuous Paper
Slide the edge guides apart so they do not interfere with continuous paper feeding. Lower the paper guide onto the printer. Paper Handling 2-21...
Page 70 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Pull the paper release lever forward to the middle (push tractor) position for continuous paper feeding. LOAD/EJECT Press the loading position. 2-22 Paper Handling button to feed the continuous paper to the...
Page 71 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets ON LINE Press the button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. Paper Handling 2-23...
Page 72: Printing On Special Paper
To accommodate various thicknesses of paper, your printer is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be set to eight positions. These positions are identified by a scale on the printer next to the lever. (See the chart on page 2-26.)
Page 73 Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the cover. WARNING: may be hot. Allow it to cool before touching it, Select the paper thickness you want according to the table on the following page.
Page 74 Printing on Special Paper Paper Type Paper (single sheets or continuous) Thin paper 24 lb paper Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3-sheet Note: Lever position 1 is used only when the printed characters are too light. Setting the lever to position 1 when you are using thin paper may damage the print head.
Page 75: Multi-Part Forms
Multi-part Forms With the built-in tractor unit, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms that have up to three parts including the original. Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position;...
Page 76: Labels
Printing on Special Paper Except for the paper thickness lever setting, you load multi-part paper the same way as continuous paper. For details, see the section on loading continuous paper in this chapter. Also see the sections on setting the loading position and page length in Chapter 3. CAUTION: single-sheet feeding system or the optional cut sheet feeder.
Page 77 Also, never use the short tear-off function with labels. (Be sure to set DIP switch 2-2 to off .) If a label does become stuck in the printer, call the Epson toll-free number (1-800-922-8911) for assistance. Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, always use them under normal operating conditions.
Page 78: Envelopes
Printing on Special Paper Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the single-sheet loading feature. Before loading envelopes, adjust the position of the paper thickness lever according to the table on page 2-26. For details on paper handling, see Using Single Sheets on page 2-3. When manually feeding an envelope, you may have to push it down slightly while pressing the CAUTION:...
Page 79 3 mm (0.12“) or more CAUTION: temperature (41°F to 95°F or 5°C to 35°C). To make sure that the printing fits within the printable area, always print a test sample using a normal sheet of paper before printing on envelopes. Envelope printing is only available at normal Printing on Special Paper 8.5 mm...
Page 80: Using The Printer
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel ......3-2 Setting the DIP Switches ......3-6 Changing a DIP Switch Setting .
Page 81: Operating The Control Panel
Operating the Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. The buttons and paper handling functions let you control many of the printer settings. Lights c MULTI-PART 0 POWER - XlLvl~l- OREADY- 0 PAPER OUT- ‘= DRAFT...
Page 82 - O N L I N E This button controls the printer’s on line and off line status. Press this button to put the printer on line or to take it off line. When the printer is on line, the...
Page 83 -CONDENSED This button is used to turn condensed mode on and off. The orange indicator light is on when the printer is in the condensed mode. In the condensed mode, all characters are printed at approximately 60 percent of their...
Page 84 Other control panel features The control panel of your printer also gives you access to several special functions. Self test: Both a draft and Letter Quality self test function are built into the printer. The self test printout lets you check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer.
Page 85: Setting The Dip Switches
3-7. Descriptions of all the DIP switch functions begin on page 3-9. Changing a DIP Switch Setting To change a DIP switch setting, first turn off the printer. Then open the DIP switch cover and use a pointed object, such as a pen, to change the DIP switch settings.
Page 86: The Dip Switch Tables
* Required for use of user-defined (download) characters. * When on and ESC U0 is input, multi-pass characters are printed bi-directionally Setting the DIP Switches 12 inches 11 inches 8 KB 1 KB* Bi-directional Unidirectional See table 3 Using the Printer Page 3-10 3-11...
Page 87 Setting the DIP Switches Table International character sets Table Font selection Font SW1-4 SW1-5 Roman Sans Serif Slot Draft Table Character spacing cpi: characters per inch. Using the Printer...
Page 88: The Dip Switch Functions
Input buffer capacity The input buffer stores data from your computer. If you want to free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints, change the setting of switch 2-5 to 8 KB (on). Before using user-defined characters, however, be sure to set the input buffer to 1 KB (off).
Page 89: Page Length
0’ Q1 01 If you are using the built-in push tractor, you can also select 8.5 inches as the page length by using the control panel. When the printer is on LOAD/EJECT line, press the length. The printer beeps four times to signal that the 8.5inch length has been selected.
Page 90: Skip Over Perforation
The skip over perforation setting can be set to values other than one inch by using the ESC N command. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Using the Printer 3-11...
Page 91: Adjusting The Loading Position
Until the loading position is reset, the printer remembers this position even if it is turned off, and uses it as a reference point for feeding paper. The micro-adjustment feature moves the paper in 1/180-inch increments to make fine adjustments to the loading position.
Page 92: Using Micro-Adjustment
Using Micro-adjustment 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheet or continuous paper is ready to be loaded. LOAD/EJECT Press the ON LINE Then press the blink. You can Note: micro-adjustment only while the button to feed paper to the loading position.
Page 93 You can use this factory setting as a reference point when adjusting the printer’s loading position. When paper reaches either minimum or maximum top margin, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. 3-14 Using the Printer...
Page 94: Using Short Tear-Off
When you are finished printing, the short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to the loading position. This feature lets you save the paper normally lost between documents.
Page 95: Adjusting The Tear-Off Position
When you resume printing after tearing off the sheet, the paper automatically feeds backward to the loading position before printing begins. Adjusting the Tear-off Position If the paper‘s perforation does not meet the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjustment feature. Using the Printer 3-16...
Page 96 Using Short Tear-Off 1. Make sure the printer feeds the paper to tear-off position after printing the document. MULTI-PART that you light should begin blinking, indicating now use the micro-adjustment feature to make fine adjustments to the tear-off position. Using the Printer...
Page 97 You can now tear off your document from the perforation and resume printing. The printer remembers this new tear-off position even after the printer is turned off and on again. Using the Printer...
Page 98: Selecting Typestyles
Orange lights indicate which features you have chosen. For example, if both indicator lights are lit, the slot is selected for your optional font cartridge (if one is installed). 0 CONDENSED On SANS SERIF ma SLOT FONT Using the Printer 3-19...
Page 99: Character Fonts
Note: The settings you select using the SelecType panel remain valid until the printer is turned off or until it receives other instructions from software. Some application programs, however, are designed to control all typestyle functions, These programs cancel all previous typestyle settings by sending certain software commands before printing.
Page 100: Condensed Mode
20 cpi. This is 10 CPI printing. This This is 12 CPI printing. This is condensed 12 CPI printing. are Letter Quality (LQ) fonts. Letter Quality is condensed 10 CPI printing, Selecting Typestyles CONDENSED button so Using the Printer 3-21...
Page 101: Selecting An International Character Set
You can select one of eight international character sets by changing the DIP switch settings. Whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized, the character set selected by the DIP switches becomes the default character set.
Page 102 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 8 Japan #$e[vl*‘{ll” 9 Norway #UtidE0A~f5a?0Etii 10 Denmark II #$tis0Aiffsae0Bii 11 Spain II #$BiRi6’ifi6ti 12 Latin America #$diRikiiiii66 #$@rwl*‘{Il’ 13 Korea 64 Legal ASCII code hex ’ Using the Printer Character Set 3-23...
Page 103: Choosing A Character Table
Choosing a Character Table DIP switch 1-7 selects either the italic character table or the Epson Extended Graphics character table. The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, mathematic symbols, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.
Page 104 To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn CAUTION: off the printer, change the DIP switch, and then turn the printer back on. Tables showing which characters are printed in each of the character tables are listed in the Appendix.
Page 105: Using The Data Dump Mode
The data dump mode gives a printout of the codes reaching the printer. To use the data dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer is loaded with either single-sheet or continuous paper. 3-26...
Page 106 Your printer prints out all the codes sent to the printer, as shown below. (In order to print the last line, you will have to take the printer off line.) 6 8 6 9...
Page 107 Using the Data Dump Mode To turn off the data dump mode after you have taken the printer off line, turn off the printer. By comparing the characters printed in the text field on the right side of the data dump printout (see step 3) with the printout of hex codes, you can check which codes are being sent to the printer.
Page 108: Software And Graphics
Defining Your Characters ......4-22 Sending Information to Your Printer ....4-24 Printing User-defined Characters .
Page 109: Enhancing Your Printing
Enhancing Your Printing You can obtain a wide variety of printing effects with your printer, from changing the number of characters per inch to using special effects on selected words and phrases. This section gives you a sampling of the features you may select with your software.
Page 110: Character Size
Character Size In addition to the basic cpi spacings and proportional spacing, your printer offers three other modes that can change the size of your printing. These modes are double-wide, double-high, and condensed. The double-wide mode doubles the width of any size character, while the double-high mode doubles the height of any size character.
Page 111: Special Effects And Emphasis
Special Effects and Emphasis The printer offers two ways of emphasizing text and also allows you to use underlining, superscripts, subscripts, and italics. These features can be controlled directly by software commands. Many application programs can also produce some of these effects.
Page 112 In double-strike mode, the print head prints each line twice, making the text bolder. For even greater boldness, emphasized and double- strike can be combined. The following samples show the different effects you can achieve using these modes alone and in combination. T h i s i s This is ROMAN, emphasized.
Page 113: Selecting Typestyles With Master Select
Selecting Typestyles With Master Select Your printer has a special ESCape code called Master Select that allows you to choose many combinations of these nine modes: proportional spacing, condensed, emphasized, double-strike, double-wide, italics, and underline. For more information on sending ESCape codes to your printer, see Chapter 9.
Page 114 D o u b l e - s t r i k e 1 6 D o u b l e - w i d e 3 2 n = 49 After calculating the value of n, you use the Master Select command to send the value to the printer. ASCII: Decimal: Hexadecimal:...
Page 115 Enhancing Your Printing The print quality and font must be set separately, using SelecType or the ESC x and ESC k commands. There are two more things to consider when using the Master Select command: Master Select cancels any of the other listed features that you do not set.
Page 116: Graphics
The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is to use a commercial graphics program. With such programs you usually create an image on your monitor then give a command to send the image to the printer.
Page 117: The Print Head
The print head is able to print graphics as well as text because graphic images are formed by the printer in about the same way that pictures in newspapers and magazines are printed. If you look closely at a...
Page 118 24 pins to fire. At each position it can fire any number of pins, from none to 24. This means that the printer must receive 24 bits of information for each column it prints. Since the printer uses S-bit bytes of information in communicating with the computer, it needs three bytes of information for each position.
Page 119 To fire any one pin, you send its number to the printer. To fire more than one pin at the same time, add up the numbers of the pins and send the total. Using these labels for the pins, you fire the top pin by sending 128.
Page 120: The Graphics Command
Your printer has one command that allows you to use any of the graphics options. The format of the command is: In this command, m selects the graphics option and n1 and n2 specify the number of columns to reserve for graphics.
Page 121: Column Reservation Numbers
This means that you must be sure to supply enough bytes of graphics data or the printer will stop and wait for more data and will seem to be locked. If, on the other hand, you supply too much graphics data, the excess will be interpreted and printed as regular text.
Page 122: Designing Your Own Graphics
Type in and run the following program. Be especially careful to include both semicolons. The program produces the printout you see below: 10 WIDTH "LPT1:",255 20 LPRINT CHR$(27)"*"CHR$(32)CHR$(40)CHR$(0); 30 FOR X=1 TO 120 40 LPRINT CHR$(170); 50 NEXT X Line 20 selects single-density 24-pin graphics mode (mode 32) and also reserves 40 columns for graphics.
Page 123 180 dots per inch horizontally, a design planned on this grid will be about 1/8th of an inch high and less than 1/8th of an inch wide. The actual pattern that the printer prints on the paper is, of course, made up of dots that overlap each other both vertically and horizontally.
Page 124 Graphics Below is the same grid divided into three sections to make the data calculation easier. At the bottom of each section of each column is the total of the pin numbers for that section. This gives you the total of data numbers necessary to print this small figure.
Page 125 Graphics Below is the BASIC program that prints the design shown on the previous pages. Note that the data numbers in lines 80 through 140 are the same numbers that are at the bottom of each section in the last illustration.
Page 126 Notice that the dots overlap quite a bit. This design was printed using the triple-density, 24-pin graphics option because the density is the same dots per inch) in both directions (horizontal and vertical). (180 Adding the following lines to the preceding program causes the pattern to print 10 times in a row as shown below: 15 FOR C-1 TO 10:RESTORE 65 NEXT C...
Page 127: User-Defined Characters
User-defined Characters With this printer, it is possible to define and print characters of your own design. You can design an entirely new alphabet or typeface, create special characters for use as mathematical or scientific symbols, or create graphic patterns with user-defined characters to serve as building blocks for larger designs.
Page 128 Design grids To design a character you use a grid that is each pin on the printer’s print head. The width of the character matrix depends on the character set in use. For draft characters, the grid is nine dots wide, for Letter Quality it is characters it is dots wide.
Page 129: Defining Your Characters
Now you translate the dot pattern you’ve created on paper to a numeric format so you can send the data to your printer. Every dot has an assigned value. Each vertical column (which has a maximum of dots) is first divided into three groups of eight dots.
Page 130 This manual uses decimal numbers because the program examples are written in BASIC and everyone is familiar with decimals. The data you send to your printer, however, must be in the form (binary, decimal, or hexadecimal) that you can use with your programming language.
Page 131: Sending Information To Your Printer
The command your printer uses to define characters is one of the most complex in its repertoire. The format of the command is this: The ESC &...
Page 132 The last part of the command to define your characters is the actual data that defines the dot patterns for each character. Since it takes three bytes to specify all the dots in one vertical column, your printer expects x 3 bytes of data to follow...
Page 133 1). Line 40 contains The information about the actual character design (which is contained in the DATA statements at the end of the program) is sent to the printer in the loop between lines 50 and 70.
Page 134: Printing User-Defined Characters
As you can see, both sets of characters (the @ from the original characters in ROM that the printer normally uses and the alternative character you defined) remain in the printer available for your use. The command to switch between the two sets is used in line 90 and 110. It If n is equal to 0, the normal ROM character set is selected (this is the default).
Page 135: Copying Rom Characters To Ram
Since no other characters are in the printer’s user-defined RAM, there is nothing else to print. Other characters sent to the printer do not even print as spaces; it’s as if they were not sent at all.
Page 136: Letter Quality Characters
Letter Quality Characters If you select Letter Quality printing with the ESC xl command, you can design user-defined characters using up to 29 columns of the Letter Quality/Proportional grid. The dot columns are spaced closer together horizontally than draft dot columns (the horizontal dot spacing is 1/360th of an inch as opposed to 1/120th of an inch for draft characters).
Page 137: Mixing Print Styles
Each of the three user-defined character modes (draft, Letter Quality, and proportional) can be used in combination with most of your printer’s various print styles. For instance, emphasized mode works with user-defined characters. The characters you design are enhanced to give this printing effect.
Page 138 Keep in mind that user-defined characters are stored in RAM, which is not permanent memory. When the printer power is turned off or the printer is initialized with the INIT signal, the user-defined characters are lost.
Page 139: Using The Printer Options
Paper Handling ........5-6 Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode ..5-10 Single-sheet Insertion .
Page 140: The Cut Sheet Feeder
Installation Note: Assemble the cut sheet feeder by following the instructions provided in its accompanying manual. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever all the way to the rear. Using the Printer Options...
Page 141 The Cut Sheet Feeder Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the cut sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options...
Page 142 The Cut Sheet Feeder 4. Tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the unit over the pins inside the printer. Tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer.
Page 143 The Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Attach the printer cover as shown in the illustration below. 6. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch to on. 7. Turn on the printer. Using the Printer Options...
Page 144: Paper Handling
Paper Handling 1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is turned on with DIP switch 1-8 and that the printer is turned on. Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper supports retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.
Page 145 Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide aligns with the arrow on the panel. Slide the right paper guide so that it roughly matches the width of your paper. The Cut Sheet Feeder Using the Printer Options...
Page 146 Note: For best results, use typewriter quality paper. If you plan to use paper with a glossy or textured surface, test it before using it to print documents. Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, envelopes, or labels in the cut sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options...
Page 147 Then adjust the right paper guide until the paper is held firmly, but not so tightly that it causes the paper to buckle. Make sure the paper can move up and down freely. The Cut Sheet Using the Printer Options Feeder...
Page 148: Testing The Printer In The Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
Testing the Printer in the Cut Sheet Feeder Mode When you perform the cut sheet feeder self test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page. As shown on the following page, the number of lines counted is printed out at the bottom of the first test page.
Page 149 The Cut Sheet Feeder Make sure that the printer is turned off and a stack of paper is in the bin. Check that the cut sheet feeder mode is selected and the paper release lever is pushed to the rear.
Page 150 The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press ON LINE button. To stop the test, press the Note: To resume 5-12 Using the Printer Options This is the first line. This is line XX. ON LINE test, press the ON LINE button.
Page 151: Single-Sheet Insertion
To end the self test when paper is loaded, press the button to eject the paper. Then turn off the printer. Single-sheet Insertion Your cut sheet feeder also has a single-sheet loading feature. This feature is especially useful because it allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper (for one sheet only) without replacing the stack of paper in your cut sheet feeder.
Page 152 The Cut Sheet Feeder Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paper guide; then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance. Using the Printer Options 5-14...
Page 153: Operating The Cut Sheet Feeder
Paper out condition When the printer is on line and receives print data from the computer, the first sheet loads automatically. Subsequent sheets load automatically as necessary.
Page 154 Control panel operation To operate the cut sheet feeder manually from the control panel when the printer is in the cut sheet feeder mode, first make sure that the printer is off line. LINE FEED...
Page 155: Removing The Cut Sheet Feeder
ESC J: Line feed; advances the paper n/180th of an inch Software is not effective while the printer is off line. Make sure that the printer is on line if you wish to control the cut sheet feeder using software commands.
Page 156 Sheet Feeder 2. Remove the printer cover. Using the Printer Options 5-18...
Page 157 The Cut Sheet Feeder 3. Tilt the cut sheet feeder back. Release its notches from the printer’s pins, and then lift up and remove the cut sheet feeder. Set DIP switch 1-8 to off (to turn off the cut sheet feeder mode).
Page 158 The Cut Sheet Feeder Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part that was on it originally. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Removal of the cut sheet feeder is now completed. Be sure to store the removed cut sheet feeder in its original box and packing materials.
Page 159: The Pull Tractor
For best results, use the pull tractor along with the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Installation Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide. Remove the paper tension unit. Using the Printer Options...
Page 160 Fit the rear notches on the tractor over the rear mounting pins the printer. 4. Tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins. Push down on the front latches to be sure they are firmly seated. Using the Printer Options 5-22...
Page 161: Paper Handling
Pull the paper release lever all the way forward to the pull tractor position. Paper Handling Turn off the printer. Then set the first three holes of the continuous paper onto the built-in push tractor as described in the Using Continuous Paper section in Chapter 2.
Page 162 3. Open the sprocket covers of the pull tractor. Using the Printer Options 5 - 2 4 LOAD/EJECT FORM FEED FORM FEED Never use the platen knob while the printer is button to load the button. This advances button, be careful not to...
Page 163 Pull the sprocket lock levers toward you to release them. 5. Adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper; then adjust the paper supports so that they are evenly spaced between the sprocket units. 5-25 Using the Printer Options...
Page 164 If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins or if the paper buckles, press in on the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until the paper fits properly. 7. Close the sprocket covers. Using the Printer Options 5-26...
Page 165 Pull Tractor See that the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place. 9. Install the paper guide. 5-27 Using the Printer Options...
Page 166 The Pull Tractor 10. Slide the edge guides all the way apart. 11. Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear plastic part included with the pull tractor. Using the Printer Options 5-28...
Page 167 The Pull Tractor 12. Install the pull tractor cover as shown below. ON LINE 13. Press the button to set the printer on line. Using the Printer Options 5-29...
Page 168: Removing The Pull Tractor
DIP switch Removing the Pull Tractor 1. Make sure to tear off the printed document and remove the tractor cover and paper guide. Then turn on the printer. Using the Printer Options 5-30 Do not use the short tear-off feature with the pull...
Page 169 The Pull Tractor ON LINE Press the button to set the printer off line. Then, press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out PAPER OUT of the paper path to the standby position. The light comes on when the paper is completely out of the paper path.
Page 170 The Pull Tractor Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back. Replace the paper tension unit as shown below. 5-32 Using the Printer Options...
Page 171 The Pull Tractor Replace the clear plastic part of the printer cover with the clear that plastic part was on it originally. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Using the Printer Options 5-33...
Page 172: The Multi-Font Module
After you install the Multi-Font Module in its slot, you can use any one of the following fonts as your default font when the printer is turned on and any of the others optionally by sending a command to the printer.
Page 173 ' a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v seen your excellent in a recent back issue of What over gross? seen your excellent recent What over gross? Using the Printer Options price schedule back issue price schedule 5-35...
Page 174 We've just seen your excellent ad for miniature zebras in a recent back issue of Trader's Times. What is the m-ice schedule for quantities over one gross? 5-36 Using the Printer Options EFgtii;KLMNOPQRSTgy iif RAOOOUUYOU$H~~AIO SEEN YOUR EXCELLENT OVER...
Page 175: Installation
Installation Turn off the printer. See the font family table on page 5-39 and dial the rotary switch to the font of your choice. Hold the module with the rotary switch on the top and plug it into the slot. (Set the rotary switch to on.)
Page 176: Selecting A Font
The Multi-Font Module 3. Turn the printer on; then select the switch on the operating panel until both indicator lights are lit. WARNING: removing the module; otherwise you may seriously damage printer or the module. Selecting a Font This table shows the family numbers and characters per inch of the fonts in the Multi-Font Module.
Page 177 When the printer is turned on, the font selected becomes the default font if the slot is selected with the DIP switch setting or by pressing FONT button on the central panel.
Page 178: The Interface Boards
They provide the printer with more memory to free the computer for other tasks when printing large amounts of text or graphics. You can increase the printer’s data buffering capacity by an additional 32 KB (about 10 pages).
Page 179: Compatible Interfaces
Compatible Interfaces The following is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Interface number #8143 #8148 #8165 #8172 All Epson interfaces have the Epson name printed on them. If the board has an identification code printed on it, it is a four-digit number beginning with 8 and should correspond to one of the numbers listed in the table above.
Page 180 WARNING: the power is on. Do not attempt to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Also, try not to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity present in your body.
Page 181 The Interface Boards 4. Lift off the cover. Remove the screw labeled CG from the main board. Using the Printer Options 5-43...
Page 182 There are two basic interface board designs-one with the FG wire not attached and one with the FG wire attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Check to see which type of interface board you have.
Page 183 Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the screws provided. The Interface Boards Using the Printer Options 5-45...
Page 184 Set the DIP switches on the interface board according to the manual accompanying it. FG wire attached Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire to the main board.
Page 185 Holding the interface board level, rotate it into position and attach it to the main board. Make sure that the connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. Secure the board with the screws provided. Using the Printer Options 5-47...
Page 186 Bend back the hinge plate on the interface board cover as shown below. Note: When you reattach the interface board, rebend the plate to cover the opening. The plate is sturdy, but be careful not to subject it to excessive bending. Using the Printer Options 5-48...
Page 187: 8143 New Serial Interface
#8143 New Serial Interface If you are using an optional interface, it may be necessary for you to alter the communication protocol of the printer or the computer so that they can communicate properly. In most cases, you should use the information in your optional interface manual or your computer’s...
Page 188 DIP switch functions in Chapter 3 of this manual. Handshaking timing When the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to "1" (MARK) indicating that it cannot receive data. Error handling When a parity error is detected, your printer prints an asterisk (*).
Page 189: Chapter 6 Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the Printer ........Replacing the Ribbon ....... . .
Page 190: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow the steps below: Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide or the cut sheet feeder.
Page 191 3. If the outer case or paper guide is dirty or dusty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Keep the printer cover in place to prevent water from getting inside the printer. Maintenance 6-3...
Page 192 Be careful not to get water on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Call the Epson toll-free number (1-800-922-8911) if you think lubrication is needed. Maintenance...
Page 193: Replacing The Ribbon
Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint. The #7754 standard ribbon cartridge or #7770 film ribbon cartridge are recommended for your printer. Do not use ribbons designed for nine-pin printers. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover. Maintenance 6 - 5...
Page 194 Remove the paper tension unit. 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic handles and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. If the printer has just been used, the print head WARNING: may be hot.
Page 195 Replacing the Ribbon Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. 5. To remove slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. Maintenance 6-7...
Page 196 Replacing the Ribbon Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. Maintenance...
Page 197 7. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Be careful not to puncture the ribbon. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
Page 198 Replacing the Ribbon 9. Attach the paper tension unit. 10. Insert the hooks on the printer cover unit into the printer, and then tilt the printer cover back into place. 6-10 Maintenance...
Page 199: Transporting The Printer
Before you transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it in the original box and packing materials according to the following instructions. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any installed options, as well as the paper guide and printer cover. off before unplugging the power 2.
Page 200 Transporting the Printer 4. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 5. Attach the locking clip as shown below. You must attach the locking clip when you WARNING: transport the printer. Maintenance 6-12...
Page 201 Transporting the Printer Reattach the paper tension unit, locking it securely in place. 7. Remove the platen knob. Maintenance 6-13...
Page 202 Transporting the Printer Reattach the printer cover, then replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. Maintenance 6-14...
Page 203: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ....... 7-2 Power Supply ........7-4 Printing .
Page 204: Problems And Solutions
Problems and Solutions This chapter discusses problems you may encounter while operating your printer and their likely solutions. If you are having difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first locate the problem in the table below and then see the appropriate page for the solution.
Page 205: Troubleshooting
Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly. Using the font module, the module’s fonts do not print. Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. Problems and Solutions See 7-24 See 7-28...
Page 206: Power Supply
Solution The power cable may be loose or not properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Turn off the printer, see that the power cable is properly plugged in to the electrical outlet, and turn the printer back on. The power switch is off. Turn on the switch.
Page 207: Printing
Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. The interface cable may be loose. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. You may not be using the correct interface cable.
Page 208 If the printer still does not print correctly, contact the store where you purchased your printer or call the Epson toll-free number (1-800-922-8911). The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes;...
Page 209 See Chapter 2. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and call the Epson toll-free number (1-800-922-8911) for information on where to have the printer repaired. There is either too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught on something.
Page 210 Draft: See Chapter 3. The wrong character table is selected. If your application program is capable of sending control codes, specify the Epson Extended Graphics character table using ESC t 1. You can also select the graphics character table by changing a DIP switch setting. To do this, turn off the power, set DIP switch 1-7 to on, then turn on the printer.
Page 211 Problem Printed characters are not what you expected (continued). Graphic characters or lines are being printed instead of the selected italic characters. The wrong international characters are being printed. Solution The wrong character table is selected. If your application program is capable of sending control codes, specify the italic character table using ESC t 0.
Page 212 Also, if your application program is capable of sending control codes, you can cancel the condensed mode by sending the DC2 code to the printer. See Chapter 9. The software may not be properly installed for your printer. Use the program’s setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings and reset as needed.
Page 213 In BASIC, enter either of the following statements: WIDTH LPRINT 255 GDTH “LPT1” 255 If the printer still does not print properly, set the right margin to the maximum setting using ESC Q. See Chapter 9. Line spacing is too tight or too far apart.
Page 214 Problem The print position is not what you expected (continued). Page length does not match the length of the paper. Regular gaps occur in the printout. Skip over perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip.
Page 215 ASCII characters. See Data Dump Mode in Chapter 3. If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable.
Page 216: Paper Handling
Solution You may be trying to feed paper using one of the control panel buttons while the printer is on line (ON LINE light is on). Press ON LINE button once to set the printer off line; then feed the paper. After feeding the paper, press the ON to set the printer on line.
Page 217 The dimensions of the paper may exceed the specified limitations. Use only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Multi-part forms cannot be used with this printer’s single-sheet feeding system. See Chapter 8. Troubleshooting Handling Paper the paper while...
Page 218 Troubleshooting 7-16 Solution The paper may have been between the edge guides before the printer was turned on. When loading single sheets, be sure that paper is not in the paper guide before you turn the printer on. The paper guide may not be attached, or it may not be in the correct position.
Page 219 You may be trying to feed paper using the control panel buttons while the printer is (ON LINE on line light button once to set the printer off line, then try feeding paper. After feeding paper, ON LINE press the button again to set the printer on line.
Page 220 Solution The paper supply may be obstructed by a cable or some other object. Make sure that the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. See Chapter 2. Your supply of continuous paper may be too far from the printer. Position your paper supply within printer.
Page 221 The paper dimensions may exceed the specified limitations. Use only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms consisting of 1 original and 1 or 2 copies. See Chapter 8. Skip over perforation may be interfering with your application program settings.
Page 222 Paper Handling Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip. The loading position of the paper shifts slightly while printing several pages. After printing stops, the paper automatically feeds forward.
Page 223 Solution Your program may not be sending a form feed command to the printer. At the end of your program or the page, send a form feed (FF). If you are using BASIC, be sure to add a semicolon (;) after the FF code to prevent any additional codes from being sent to the printer.
Page 224 Handling Problem Switching between single sheets and continuous paper cannot be performed properly (continued). lever The paper release is correctly set for continuous paper, but LOAD/EJECT when the button is pressed, the platen rotates backward and the paper comes of the sprockets.
Page 225 One page of data may not have been sent to the printer. Finish the page by sending a form feed code (FF) to the printer or by sending enough line feed codes (LF) to advance the remainder of the page.
Page 226: Options
Troubleshooting 7-24 Solution You may be pressing the button while the printer is on line. Always put the printer off line before feeding the paper. Paper feeds automatically when the cut sheet feeder receives a print command from the computer (only while the printer is on line).
Page 227 Remove and reinstall the cut sheet feeder making sure that the mounting notches are properly mated with the pins on the printer. See Chapter 5. The cut sheet feeder Load more paper in the cut sheet feeder’s bin.
Page 228 Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does feed properly (continued). After a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates, but paper does not feed. PAPER OUT light is on (continued). Two or more sheets feed at the same time.
Page 229 Problem Using the cut sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly (continued). The paper feed is crooked. You tried to manually insert a single sheet, but instead paper was fed from the cut sheet feeder’s bin. Solution The paper may be old or creased. Discard it and load new, clean sheets of paper.
Page 230 You may have to change the top or bottom margin or page length for your application program. The printer may be on line. Before using the control panel buttons to feed paper, always put the printer off line light out).
Page 231 The supply of paper may be too far from the printer. Position the paper supply so that it is less than three feet or one meter away.
Page 232 Options Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Paper feed is crooked or the paper jams (continued). Several lines of space occur in the printout. Skip over perforation is set, but does not work.
Page 233 Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). Skip over perforation is set, but the skip has shifted from the perforation, or the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip (continued).
Page 234 The font module is set, but the fonts in the module do not print. Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. The printer does not print the printout is not what you expected. Troubleshooting 7-32 Solution The font module may not be fully inserted in the slot.
Page 235 See your computer manual for the correct settings. The computer and interface settings may not match. Match the settings for each condition. Two cables may be installed on the printer; only one cable may be attached at any time. Troubleshooting 7-33...
Page 236 If the printer still does not operate properly after checking the above points, run a self test of the interface to make sure that there are no on-board defects. If any abnormality is found, call the Epson toll free number (1-800-922-8911) for assistance.
Page 237: Chapter 8 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ....... . . 8-2 Printing ......... .
Page 238: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: (continuous feed) Printable columns: Input buffer: Technical Specifications X-pin impact dot matrix Bidirectional logic-seeking for text printing. Unidirectional for graphics. inch or programmable in increments of...
Page 239: Paper
10, 12, 15, Proportional 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 15 international character sets (including a legal symbol set) Epson Extended Graphics character set Single sheet 7.2 to 14.3 inches (182 to 364 mm) Continuous 4 to 16 inches (101 to 406 mm) 6.5 or 9.5 inches...
Page 240: Printable Area
Printer Specifications Printable area: Single sheet 0.33 inches (8.5 more mm) or 0.12 inches (3 mm) inches (3 mm) 0.12 or more or more Printable area 0.53 inches (13.5 mm) or more Continuous paper 0.35 inches (9 0.51 inches (13 mm) or more (both sides) when the 4 to 14.9 inch (101 mm to 378 mm) width paper is used.
Page 241 Fi ,:,. (22 mm) 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more Note: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. Load the envelope with its long side horizontal. Paper weight: Paper thickness: Envelope 0.33 inches (8.5 mm) or more 14 lb to 24 lb Single Sheet 14 lb to 22 lb Continuous...
Page 242: Mechanical
Printer Specifications Copy capacity: Note: Label printing and the printing of 24 lb paper are available only at normal temperature and normal humidity. Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: Life expectancy of ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Technical Specifications Up to 3 sheets including the original.
Page 243: Electrical
Up to 2 G within 1 ms Operation: Up to 0.25 G at up to 55 Hz Up to 0.50 G at up to 55 Hz Storage: Less than 15° (without cut sheet feeder) 0° (with cut sheet feeder) Technical Specifications 8-7 Printer Specifications...
Page 244: Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. For specifications on optional interfaces, refer to their manuals. Pin Assignments for the Parallel Interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table.
Page 245 Not used. Twisted-pair return signal ground level. When this level becomes LOW, the printer controller is reset to its power-up state and the print buffer is cleared. This level is normally HIGH; its pulse width must be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal.
Page 246: Interface Timing
Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.
Page 247: Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals And Control Conditions
High/Low DC1/DC3 Low (no effect) (no effect) *While printing is disabled, character data is being received and acknowledged so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing. High generated Technical Specifications...
Page 248: Option Specifications
8-12 24.3 in (W) x 17.4 in (D) x 16.4 in (H) (618 mm (W) x 443 mm (D) x 416 mm (H)) (mounted on the printer) approx. 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) Single sheet: Up to 150 sheets of 22 lb...
Page 249 Paper: 0.12 inches (3 mm) or more Paper feed accuracy cannot be assured within 0.9" (22 mm) from either the top or bottom edges of the paper. Storage condition: Width 7.17 to 14.33 inches (182 to 364 mm) Length 10.12 to 14.33 inches (257 to 364 mm) Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0055 inches...
Page 250: Initialization
Initialization There are two ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to the default settings) through the hardware and one way through the software. These are described in the following table: Default Settings The table below shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized.
Page 251 Initialization Also, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by an INIT signal. set is not cleared when the printer is initialized with the software command (ESC @). Technical Specifications 8-15...
Page 252: Chapter 9 Command Summary
Commands Arranged by Topic ......9-8 Printer Operation ........9-8 MSB Control .
Page 253: Using The Command Summary
The second part of this chapter lists and describes each command separately; the commands are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation MSB control Data control Vertical motion...
Page 254 The simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode, the code format is: A S C I I c o d e : S I Decimal : H e x a d e c i m a l : 0 F This code can be sent from a program by sending the code 15 directly.
Page 255: Control Key Chart
Using the Command Summary Control Key Chart Some application programs use control key codes for decimal values 0-27. The table below gives you the proper values. The Control Key column indicates that you press the control key at the same time you press the key for the letter or symbol in that column.
Page 256: Commands In Numerical Order
(one line) ....Select Condensed Mode ..Select Printer ....Cancel Condensed Mode ..
Page 257 Set MSB to 1 ....Reassign Graphics Mode ..Initialize Printer ....Set n/60-inch Line Spacing ..
Page 258 ASCII Dec. ESC N ESC O ESC P ESC Q ESC R E S C S 0 ESC S 1 ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC \ ESC a ESC b ESC g ESC k ESC 1 ESC p ESC q...
Page 259: Commands Arranged By Topic
Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Returns the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). It does not select the printer if it has been switched off line by the Command Summary ON LINE button.
Page 260 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until the select printer code (DC1) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the button. Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Removes the last text character on the print line but does not affect control codes.
Page 261 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC U Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: The following values can be used for n: Turns the mode on Turns the mode off Text printing is normally bidirectional. (Graphics printing is always unidirectional.) This command moves the print head to the extreme left (home) position;...
Page 262: Msb Control
MSB Control MSB means the Most Significant Bit. MSB control (ESC =, ESC > , and ESC #) does not work for graphics or user-defined characters. ESC = Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sets the MSB of all incoming data to 0. Some computers always send data with the MSB set to 1, which means that italics or character graphics are always printed.
Page 263: Data Control
Commands Arranged by Topic Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sounds the printer’s beeper. Data Control Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 0 D Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and returns the print position to the left margin.
Page 264: Vertical Motion
Vertical Motion Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and advances the paper to the top of the next form according to the current page length. When using a cut sheet feeder, FF ejects the sheet into the stacker. ESC C Format: ASCII code:...
Page 265 by Topic Commands Arranged ESC N Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: The variable is the number of lines skipped between the last line printed on one page and the first line to print on the next page. For example, with the standard setting for line spacing (1/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 prints 60 lines and then skips 6.
Page 266 ESC 0 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/8 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 0 is the digit zero and not ASCII code 0. ESC 2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/6 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands.
Page 267 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 3 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sets the line spacing to n/180 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The 3 is the digit three and not ASCII code 3. The value of n must be from 0 to 255. ESC A Format: ASCII code:...
Page 268 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Advances the paper to the next vertical tab position in the channel selected by ESC /. If no channel has been selected, channel 0 is used. If no vertical tabs have been set, the paper advances one line. ESC B Format: ASCII code:...
Page 269 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC b Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Functions the same as ESC B, except that the variable c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be from 0 to 7. Therefore, up to eight sets of vertical tabs can be set. The channels are selected by ESC /.
Page 270: Horizontal Motion
Horizontal Motion ESC 1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sets the left margin to n columns in the current character size. Settings made in the proportional mode are treated as 10 cpi. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print line.
Page 271 Commands Arranged by Topic Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one space to the left. Backspacing is possible up to, but not beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is ignored if ESC a2 or ESC a3 has been sent.
Page 272 ESC \ Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Determines the position (relative to the current position) at which printing of subsequent data will start. To find calculate the displacement required in dots. If the displacement is to the left, subtract it from 65536. Send the resulting number using this formula: total number of dots = ignored if it would move the print position outside the current margins.
Page 273: Overall Printing Style
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC D Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: This command allows setting of up to 32 horizontal tabs, which are entered as n1, n2, n3, terminating the command. The tab settings must be entered in ascending order. ESC D 0 clears all tabs. The default settings, when power is turned on or after an ESC @ command, are at every eight characters.
Page 274 ESC k Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: This command affects only the Letter Quality typestyle, not draft. If n = 0, the Roman font is used. To select one of the other typestyles, use the family number of the font as shown below. For example, to choose the Prestige font, use 3 for the value of n.
Page 275: Print Size And Character Width
Print Size and Character Width ESC P Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Selects 10 character per inch printing. This command is normally used to cancel 12 or 15 cpi. ESC M Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Selects 12 character per inch printing. ESC g Format : ASCII code:...
Page 276 ESC p Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Turns proportional mode on and off. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. The width of proportional characters varies from character to character. Therefore, a narrow letter like i receives less space than a wide letter like W.
Page 277 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC SI Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Duplicates the SI command and the function of the CONDENSED button on the control panel. Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Cancels condensed mode set by SI, ESC SI, or SelecType and returns printing to normal.
Page 278 ESC SO Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Duplicates the SO command. ESC W Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Doubles the width of all characters. The following values can be used for n: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. Format: ASCII code: Decimal :...
Page 279: Print Enhancement
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC w Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Doubles the height of all characters. The following values can be used for n: 1: Turns mode on. 0: Turns mode off. Cannot be used with the pull tractor. Print Enhancement ESC E Format:...
Page 280 ESC G Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each line twice, with the second printing slightly below the first. ESC H Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Cancels the double-strike mode selected by ESC G. ESC S0 Format: ASCII code:...
Page 281 Arranged Commands ESC S1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Prints characters about two-thirds of the normal character height in the lower part of the character space. ESC T Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Cancels either superscript or subscript. 9-30 Command Summary Topic...
Page 282 ESC ( - Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Use decimal or hexadecimal values for all variables, not ASCII characters. Use the following values for the first 3 variables: n1 must be 3. n2 must be 0. m must be 1. The value of d1 determines the location of the score: = 1 for underline.
Page 283 3: Selects outline with shadow. This command is valid for all characters, with the exception of character codes B0H to DFH, F4H, and F5H (176 to 223, 244, and 245 decimal) in the Epson Extended Graphics character table. 9-32 Command Summary...
Page 284: Word Processing
Word Processing ESC a Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sets the type of justification. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects left justification. 1: Selects centering. 2: Selects right justification. Selects full justification. The default setting is when the buffer becomes full;...
Page 285: Character Tables
Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Selects the character table used by codes 128 to 255. Selecting Epson Extended Graphics characters does not disable italic printing. Italic printing can still be selected by ESC 4. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects italics character table.
Page 286 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4. ESC R Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Selects one of the international character sets. The following values can be used for n: 0 = USA 1 = France 2 = Germany 3 = England 4 = Denmark I...
Page 287: User-Defined Characters
The variable n represents the font family. Fonts in font cartridges (except Orator and Orator-S) can also be copied. The printer cannot select fonts 2 to 6 unless you have installed the appropriate font module. 0: Roman...
Page 288 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: When the Epson Extended Graphics character table is selected, ESC 6 enables the printing of codes 128 through 159 (decimal) as characters, not control codes. See the Appendix for characters printed. ESC 7 Format:...
Page 289 Commands Arranged by Topic Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. See the table under ESC * for density information on graphics modes. ESC K Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Turns on B-pin, single-density graphics mode. The total number of columns = (n2 x 256).
Page 290 ESC Z Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Turns on B-pin, quadruple-density graphics mode. The total number of columns = n1 + (n2 x 256). ESC * Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: Comments: Turns on graphics mode m. Refer to the following table for details on the available modes.
Page 291 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC ? Format: ASCII code: Decimal : Hexadecimal: Comments: Changes from one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, Y or Z), representing the commands ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, and ESC Z. The variable m has a range of 0 through 6 and corresponds to the mode m in the ESC * command.
Page 292: Appendix
Appendix Proportional Width Table ......A-2 Character Tables ........A-6 A - l...
Page 293: Proportional Width Table
Proportional Width Table This table lists the widths of your printer’s proportional characters. The values given are in 360ths of an inch. (For example, a value of 36 is 36/360ths of an inch.) You may need to enter these widths into a special table for your word processing program so it can calculate the number of proportional characters that will fit on a line.
Page 294 Code Width Code 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 24/16 30/20 36/24 36/24 42/28 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 36/24 42/28 36/24 36/24 30/20 24/16 30/20 24/16 30/20 30/20 18/12 30/20 36/24 30/20 Proportional Width Table Width 36/24 30/20...
Page 295 Proportional Width Table Code Width Code 30/20 30/20 18/12 18/12 18/12 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 42/28 30/20 30/20 30/20 36/24 36/24 36/24 36/24 42/28 30/20 30/20 36/24 42/28 30/20 30/20 18/12 30/20 36/24 36/24 36/24 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20...
Page 296 Code Width Code 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 30/20 Width 24/16 30/20 36/24 36/24 30/20 30/20 30/20 42/28 18/12 30/20 30/20 36/24 36/24 30/20 36/24...
Page 297: Character Tables
Character Tables These character tables are selected by DIP switch 1-7 or the ESC t software command. For the Epson Extended Graphics character table, use of the ESC 6 or ESC 7 software command lets you select whether to print hex codes 80 to 9F as characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).
Page 298 Epson Extended Graphics Character Table CODE .lAQaqiizi ” #3CScsa6liIt”n< $4DTdtii6ii+--XC @%5EUeuBGR+tpaJ 6;6FVfvBG?!i/=,p+ (8Hxh~Gj;;~~+@’ ) 9 I Y i y 6 ij r {I a : J Z j z 6 ij 7 11 -II r 51 ;ri[k{ii’*jgp6 <L\lI -=M]m}iFi~=l)’ >N^n P’...
Page 299: Glossary
When this feature is enabled using a DIP switch or external control through the parallel connector, the printer will automatically feed the paper one line after receiving a CR code. baud rate A measure of the speed of data transmission.
Page 300 An optional, detachable device which automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. data dump Sometimes called hex dump. A troubleshooting feature. When the printer is in the data dump mode, each code that it receives is printed in hexadecimal notation. Glossary characters per...
Page 301: Graphics
DIP switches Small switches in a printer that control various printer functions and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. dot graphics A graphic design formed by patterns of dots. Also called bit image graphics.
Page 302 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. font A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
Page 303 The printer, like a computer, has a memory. When you print a file from a computer, the contents of the file are transferred quickly from the computer’s memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints information from its own memory at a much slower rate.
Page 304 The part of the printer that fits above the platen to assure proper paper tension in the printing area. parallel interface An interface that connects the computer and the printer.
Page 305 All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned Off. reset To return a printer to its defaults, either by a command, an INIT signal, code, or by turning the printer off and on. self test A method of checking the operation of the printer.
Page 306 Printing in one direction only. Allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing graphics. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters. Glossary characters per inch. Also referred to as...
Page 307 Command descriptions are not indexed here. To locate the page number of a specific command, see Chapter Accented characters, 3-22 Accessories, see Options Application software, Assembling printer, 1-7 - 13 Auto line feed, 3-9 Buffer capacity, 3-9 Buttons, 2-16, 3-3 Character...
Page 308 4-24, - 26, 9-36 Draft font, 3-20 Draft mode, 1-20 Emphasized mode, 4-4, - 5, 4-6-8, 9-28 Envelopes, 2-30, - Epson Extended Graphics, 3-24-25, A-7 Font button, 3-4 Fonts, see also Multi-Font Module designing, 4-20 - downloading, 4-22 - 26...
Page 309 Master select, 4-6, -8 Mathematic symbols, 3-24 Micro-adjustment, 3-13 Moving printer, 6-11 print head, 1-9 Multi-Font Module, 5-34 - 39 font descriptions, 5-34, installation, 5-37-38 selecting fonts, 5-38 Multi-part forms, 2-27 Multi-part light, On line button, 3-3 On line light,...
Page 310 6-5 - 10 specifications, 8-6 Roman font, 3-20 Sans serif font, 3-20 SelecType options, 3-19 - 21, 5-34 Self test, printer, 1-15 - 22, 5-10 - 13 Serial interface, see Interface boards Setting up printer, l-l - 26 Shadow mode, 4-6, 9-32...
Page 311 7-24 - 34 paper handling, 7-14 - 23 power supply, 7-4 printing, 7-5 -13 Typestyles, 3-19 - 21, 4-6, -8, 4-20, -31, see also Fonts Underline mode, 4-5, 4-6, -8, 9-31 Unpacking printer, 1-2, -4 Ventilation, 1-5 Index Index...
Page 312 EPSON”,qampti 4 5 0 0 Quick Reference...
Page 313 Chapter 9. Variables are not included in this quick reference due to their complexity. For those codes that contain variables, such as ESC Q n for setting the right margin, see Chapter 9. Printer Operation Data Control ASCII Vertical Motion Dec.
Page 314 Horizontal Motion Dec. Hex. ASCII ESC I ESC Q I RS ESC $ ESC \ ESC D Overall Printing Style [ Hex. ASCII Dec. ESC x ESC k ESC ! Print Size and Character Width /Hex. 1 Dec. ASCII ESCP ESC M ESC g Print Enhancement...
Page 315 Character Tables ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC t ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC R Graphics DIP switch settings DIP Switch 1 Description l - l International character set Font selection Condensed mode on/off Character table Cut sheet feeder mode on/off DIP Switch 2 1 Description 1 Page length Tear-off mode...
Page 316 edge guides DIP switch paper tension unit push tractor...
Page 317 Fast 180-CPS Print Speed High-Resolution Graphics Capability w Exclusive SelecType Control Panel w Five Resident Fonts and Optional 7 in 1 Font Cartridge w Epson Advanced Paper Handling Short Form Tear-Off User-Selectable 8K or Epson One-Year Limited Warranty K Buffer...

Epson ActionPrinter 4500 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Software and Graphics

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications

Chapter 9 Command Summary

Quick Links

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