9-pin Dot Matrix Printer User’s Guide This manual explains how to set up your printer and provides basic product information. For detailed information, see the on-screen Reference Guide (which is installed when you install the printer software). It describes all the printer’s functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and detailed technical specifications.
Contents Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Choosing a Place for the Printer ❏ If you use a printer stand, make sure it can support at least 75 lb (34 kg). Never use a stand that tilts the printer. Unpacking the Printer w Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted. WARNING The printer weighs 75 lb (34 kg), so do not try to lift it alone.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. (The switch should be in the O position.) 2. Open the top cover and slide the print head to the position shown, marked by the symbol. 3. Unpack the ribbon cartridge and remove the black plastic separator. 4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 4. Holding the sides of the cartridge, place the notch on each end onto the metal posts inside the printer. Then tilt the cartridge down into the printer until it clicks into place.
. Lift up the black plastic ribbon guide and slide it down behind the print head until it clicks into place. Do not twist or crease the ribbon. 6. Slide the print head back and forth to make sure it moves freely. If not, lift up the ribbon guide and try again. English ribbon tightening knob 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack. 8. Close the top cover. Note: For safety reasons, the printer will not work if the top cover is not closed completely.
Connecting the Power Cord Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the printer and connect the other end to a properly grounded electrical outlet. 3. Use the appropriate cable to connect the printer to your computer.
6. Installing the Printer Software Turn on your printer. English The Epson® printer software on the CD-ROM supports Windows® 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, and NT® 4.0. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer, but turned off. 2. Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to load. 3. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. You see this screen: c Caution: Before turning on the printer, be sure you have removed all protective materials or you may seriously damage the printer.
Installing and Using the Remote Configuration Manager The Epson Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to change your printer’s default settings in Windows. Follow these steps to install it: 1. Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the Installation screen and click . 2. When you see the InstallShield window, click Yes. You see this screen: 3. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
Chapter 2 You can print on continuous paper from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 16.5 inches (419.1 mm) wide. Your printer senses the paper width automatically. The printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper loaded when the platen gap setting is set to Auto in SelecType mode. See “Using SelecType Mode” on page 18 for details. Using the Two-Tractor System Your printer can load paper from a front tractor and a rear tractor.
3. Position the left sprocket so the pins are to the left of the arrow mark on the scale. Push up the sprocket lock lever to lock it in place. 6. Open both sprocket covers. arrow mark sprocket cover 4. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.) 5. Center the two paper supports between the two sprockets. 7. Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and that the printable side of the paper is facing up.
9. Pull the printer’s front cover out slightly, then close it. 11. If the front tractor arrow light is red, press the LF/FF Load button to load the paper. English rear front c Caution: Do not just push down the front cover; always pull it out slightly before closing it. 10. Turn on the printer if it is off. If the rear tractor arrow light is red, press the Front/Rear button to switch to the front tractor. When the printer switches tractors, it loads the paper automatically.
Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor 1. Open the printer’s back cover as shown below. 2. Open the flap at the back. 4. Position the right sprocket so the pins are to the right of the arrow mark on the scale. Push up the sprocket lock lever to lock it in place. arrow mark 5. Slide the left sprocket to match the width of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.) 6. Open both sprocket covers. back flap 3. Release the right and left sprockets by pulling the lock levers down.
7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and that the printable side of the paper is facing down. Feed it through the opening at the back. 9. Slide the left sprocket until the paper is straight. Lock the sprocket by pushing up the lock lever. (The left sprocket may move slightly.) English sprocket lock lever 8. Fit the first few holes over the sprocket pins and close the sprocket covers. Note: Be careful not to pull the paper too tightly. 10. Close the back cover and flap.
11. Turn on the printer if it is off. You hear the print head move to the left and Ready appears on the LCD. Either the front or rear Tractor Select arrow lights up to indicate the tractor that was selected last. 12. If the rear tractor arrow light is red, press the LF/FF Load button to load the paper. Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors You can easily switch between paper loaded on the front and rear tractors, and vice-versa. Just wait for any print jobs to finish before switching tractors.
Changing Paper Open the front cover or the back cover and the back flap. 4. Open the sprocket covers and remove the paper from the tractor. English 3. Follow the steps here when you need to change the paper loaded on the front or rear tractor. 1. To tear off any printed pages or excess paper, press the Tear Off button and tear off the pages at the perforation. c Caution: ❏ Always tear off the printed document and any excess paper before changing paper.
Changing Paper
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the buttons and lights on the control panel, plus: ❏ Selecting a font and pitch ❏ Changing the printer’s default settings ❏ Locking the control panel buttons Buttons and Lights a d Font (ItemU) button Selects one of the fonts. See “Selecting a Font and Pitch” on page 18. In SelecType mode and Default-setting mode, you can press the ItemU button to select the previous menu or option. See page 19 or page 21 for details.
Button/Light Function l Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Pause light On when the printer is paused. Flashes when the print head overheats. Paper Out light On when the printer is out of paper. Flashes when paper jams or the printer fails to eject paper. m Selecting a Font and Pitch Usually, you use your application program to select the font and pitch you want to use in a document.
Setting Options (default in bold) ® Software ESC/P, IBM PPDS Off, On Options (default in bold) *3 Subnet mask 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 *3 Default gateway Save settings? *5 000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255 Yes, No I/F (Interface) mode Auto, Parallel, Serial, USB, Optional Auto I/F (Interface) wait time 10 seconds, 30 seconds Parallel I/F bi-directional mode Off, On *2 This setting is available only when the optional perforation cutter (#C81570X) is installed.
9. If you want to save the settings, select Yes by pressing the SetU (Tear Off) button. If you don’t want to save the settings, select No by pressing the SetD (Top of Form) button. The printer exits SelecType mode. Note: You do not need to change these settings for printing label sheets of uniform thickness. Note: If you turn off the printer prior to exiting the SelecType mode, any changes you have made are canceled and not saved.
Follow these steps to enter Default-setting mode and change the settings: Make sure paper is loaded and turn off the printer. 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. Turn on the printer while holding down the Font button to enter Defaultsetting mode. (Turning on the printer this way, you can access three menus: the Setting [SelecType] menu, Forms w/labels, and Panel lock out.
Locking the Control Panel Buttons
Chapter 4 This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to clear paper jams. For more troubleshooting information, see your on-screen Reference Guide. If you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the manuals, see “Where To Get Help” on page 24. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to diagnose printer errors. LCD message and panel light status Beep pattern Problem Error: Paper out O Paper Out O Pause ••• No paper is loaded on the selected tractor.
Clearing Paper Jams 1. Turn off the printer and open the front or back printer cover (depending on the tractor currently being used). 2. Tear off the fresh supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. Gently pull the paper out of the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of paper. 4. Close the printer cover and turn on the printer. Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the Pause light is off.
Chapter 5 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current: 4.8 A (maximum 14.5 A) Power consumption: Approx. 185 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Approx. 9.
Safety Instructions ❏ Hot Parts Caution Symbol K This symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself.
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY How to Receive On-site Warranty Service on Your Epson DFX Series Printer Where available and at Epson’s option, Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) will make available on-site limited warranty service on this Epson printer to supplement the limited warranty service already available to you through Epson authorized service providers. This supplement provides you with additional information about Epson’s on-site service.
