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Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Print Head Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Continuous Multipart Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Overlapping Multipart Forms (LQ-680Pro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 3-16 Changing the Printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Printer Driver Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Installing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Accessing EPSON Remote! .
Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Cut-Sheet Feeders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper manually from the paper guide . . . . . . . . . Roll Paper Holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary Index Contents v
Printer Parts control panel printer cover ribbon cartridge print head edge guide knob paper guide paper release lever (LQ-680 only) paper thickness lever power switch paper support sprocket units parallel interface
Control Panel Buttons and Lights Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. When pressed for three seconds, turns on the *micro adjust mode. To turn off, press again. Font button Selects the font. Condensed button Turns on and off the condensed mode. Reset When you press both the Font and Condensed buttons simultaneously, the printer clears its buffer and return to its default settings. Tear Off/Bin button (LQ-680) ● Advances continuous paper to the tear-off position.
Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® LQ-680/LQ-680Pro 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design.
Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. ❏ Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.
❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; or if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. ❏ K Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot.
K Print Head Caution Symbol The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: power cord printer paper guide ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the country of purchase; be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location.
You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials. Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It should always be transported in its original packaging or equivalent materials. Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer.
❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. ❏ Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug. ❏ Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper. ❏ Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding.
Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide To attach the paper guide, slide the slots on the paper guide all the way onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet. w Warning: It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage.
3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer has a standard IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface connection and an optional interface. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, try one of the Type B optional interfaces described in “Optional interface cards” on page A-21.
3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer.
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridges (S015016). w Warning: You may touch the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before proceeding. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on the both sides.
3. The print head should be in the replacement position indicated by an indentation in the front metal plate, as shown below. If it is not, close the printer cover and turn the printer on to move the print head to the replacement position. Wait a few seconds, then turn the printer off again and open the printer cover. c Caution: Following the steps below while the printer is turned on can damage the printer.
4. If a used ribbon cartridge is already installed, squeeze the tabs on each side of the cartridge, and pull the cartridge out of the printer. Properly dispose the used ribbon and cartridge. 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob on the new cartridge in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon. 6. Hold the ribbon cartridge with the exposed ribbon down and the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon under the print head.
7. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. 8. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely. 9. Close the printer cover. Note: The printer pauses and cannot print when the printer cover is open.
Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the EPSON printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: ❏ Printer driver The printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your printer. With it, you can make printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size. ❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 and NT 4.
Installing the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0: Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 may require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information. ❏ If you wish to make a diskette version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, insert the CD and run the EPSETUP program.
If the installation program does not start automatically, click on Start and then on Run. In the Run dialog box, enter the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive in the command line (e.g. E:\), followed by the command START.EXE (e.g. E:\START.EXE) and click on the OK button. Note: If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than "E", substitute the appropriate letter. The installation program starts. The subsequent procedure is menu-driven, i.e.
1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Note: If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can make a floppy disk version from which to install the printer software. 3. From the File menu, choose Run. The Run dialog box appears. In the Command Line box, type E:\START and click OK. Note: If your CD-ROM drive has a drive letter other than “E” , substitute the appropriate letter.
5. After the printer software has been successfully installed, click on the button identified by a door icon to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications. The installation program automatically selects the LQ-680/LQ680Pro as the default printer for Windows applications. For information on opening and using the software, see Chapter 3, “Using the Printer Software.
For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application. Choose the EPSON LQ-680/LQ-680Pro printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Paper source and paper types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your printer can print on a wide variety of paper types, including single sheets, continuous paper, multipart forms, labels, envelopes, postcards, and roll paper. This chapter explains how to use these paper types with your printer. Note: See Appendix C for detailed specifications on the paper types the printer can use. Selecting a Paper Source Your printer can accommodate a variety of paper types through four paper sources: paper guide, tractor, optional cut-sheet feeder, or optional roll paper holder.
Paper source and paper types The table below shows which paper source to use for each paper type.
Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680) Set the paper release lever to select the paper-feeding method you want the printer to use. The paper release lever has two positions: for tractor feeding and for single-sheet feeding, as explained below. Single-sheet feeding position – to use the paper guide, the optional cut-sheet feeder, or the optional roll paper holder. Tractor feeding position – to use the tractor.
Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro) Set the Paper Source button on the control panel to select the paper source you want the printer to use. There are three settings: Tractor for tractor feeding, Manual/CSF Bin1 for single-sheet feeding including the cut-sheet feeder bin 1, and Manual/CSF BIN2 for single-sheet feeding including cut-sheet feeder bin 2, as explained below. Paper Source button Tractor Tractor feeding position – to use the tractor.
Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever You need to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. There are nine lever positions, from -1 to 7. The Auto position is also available on the LQ-680Pro. For LQ-680 users: Set the paper thickness lever manually to the appropriate position from -1 to 7, as described in the table below. For LQ-680Pro users: We recommend using the Auto position for all types of paper.
The following table provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate lever position for the type of paper you are using.
Using Continuous Paper You can load continuous paper from the built-in tractor unit located on the back of the printer. Note: See Appendix C for detailed specifications on continuous paper. Positioning your continuous paper supply When you load continuous paper, make sure you align your paper supply with the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer, as shown below.
Loading continuous paper with the tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. For LQ-680 users: Select tractor feeding with the paper release lever, and make sure the paper thickness lever is set to 0 if you are using ordinary continuous paper. For LQ-680Pro users: Select tractor feeding with the Paper Source button, and make sure the paper thickness lever is set to Auto or 0 if you are using ordinary continuous paper. 3. Slide the edge guide out as far as it will go.
4. Release the sprocket lock levers by pushing them up. 5. Facing the back of the printer, position the left sprocket unit so that the sprocket pins are to the left of the “0” on the scale and the arrow mark on the printer. Then push down the lock lever to lock the sprocket in place. arrow mark scale Note: Printing starts at the arrow mark on the printer and the “0” mark on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark and the “0”.
6. Slide the right sprocket unit to roughly match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 7. Slide the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.
8. Open the sprocket covers. 9. Fit the first three holes of the continuous paper over the sprocket pins on both sides. Be sure to load your paper printable side up. c 2-12 Caution: Make sure the first sheet of your continuous paper has a clean, straight edge so that it can feed smoothly into the printer.
10. Close the sprocket covers. If necessary, unlock and reposition the left sprocket unit so that the perforation aligns with the arrow mark on the printer. Then lock the sprocket in place. 11. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then push down the sprocket lock lever to lock the sprocket in place. 12. Turn on the printer. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper before printing.
When using continuous paper, you can use the tear-off function to tear off printed pages not wasting any blank pages next to the printed pages. For more information, see the next section. Note: ❏ You can advance the paper to the loading position by pressing the Load/Eject button before the printer receives data. ❏ Always make sure there is at least one more sheet than required, because continuous paper may not feed properly if it is not fed through the sprocket.
If the perforation between pages is not aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjust feature as described later in this chapter. c Caution: Never use the tear-off function to feed labels backwards; they may come off their backing and jam the printer.
2. Tear off all printed pages at the tear-off edge. If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position using the micro-adjust feature. See “Adjusting the tear-off position” later in this chapter. 3. When you resume printing, the printer feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the top-of-form position by pressing the same button used to advance the paper.
For instructions on how to activate the auto tear-off function, see “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” on page 4-3 or open the EPSON Remote! utility as described in Chapter 3 and follow the on-screen instructions. While using the default-setting mode or the utility, also make sure the page length is set correctly for your continuous paper. After the paper has been advanced, tear off all printed pages and resume printing as described in “Using the Tear Off button” earlier in this chapter.
Before printing, set the paper thickness lever to the correct position for your multipart forms. LQ-680 users should set the lever as described in the table on page 2-7. LQ-680Pro users should make sure the lever is set to the Auto position. You can load continuous multipart forms in the same way as you load ordinary continuous paper. For instructions, see “Using Continuous Paper” earlier in this chapter.
c Caution: ❏ When printing on overlapping multipart forms, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area of the forms. Printing on the edge of a multipart form can damage the print head. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications in Appendix C. ❏ Never feed overlapping multipart forms backward with the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Special Paper buttons. Doing so may cause paper jams or damage to the printer.
c Caution: ❏ When printing on labels, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on the edge of a label can damage the print head. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications in Appendix C. ❏ Never feed labels backward with the Load/Eject, Tear Off/Bin (LQ-680), or Tear Off/Special Paper (LQ680Pro) buttons. Labels can easily peel off their backing and jam the printer.
Follow these steps to load single sheets from the paper guide: 1. Make sure that the printer is off and the paper guide is attached as described in Chapter 1. Then close the sprocket covers and push down the sprocket lock levers to lock the sprocket units in place. 2. For LQ-680 users: Select single-sheet feeding with the paper release lever as described in “Selecting a Paper Source” on page 2-2. Also make sure the paper thickness lever is set to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sheet paper.
4. Slide the edge guide until it rests against the guide mark, as shown below. guide mark 5. Insert a sheet of paper, following the edge guide, until it meets resistance. Be sure to load your paper printable side up and top edge first. After a few seconds, the printer automatically advances the paper to the loading position. The printer is ready to accept data from your computer and print. Note: If the rollers rotate but the printer does not load the paper, remove the paper completely and reinsert it.
After printing a sheet, the printer ejects the printed sheet onto the paper guide. If you are printing a multiple-page document, remove the printed sheet and insert a new sheet into the paper guide. The printer automatically advances the paper and resumes printing. Note: If the printer does not eject the printed sheet, press the Load/Eject button. c Caution: Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer.
c Caution: ❏ When printing on multipart forms, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area of the forms. Printing on the edge of a multipart form can damage the print head. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications in Appendix A. ❏ Load single-sheet multipart forms glued at the side of the form only from the paper guide, not from the optional cutsheet feeder.
c Caution: ❏ When printing on envelopes, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head. For information on the printable area, see the paper specifications in Appendix C. ❏ Use envelopes only under normal operating conditions. Using Postcards You can print on a variety of postcards, loading them in the same way as you load single sheets: from the paper guide or with the optional cut-sheet feeder.
c Caution: ❏ Card mode is available only when the paper thickness lever is set to Auto or 2 or higher on the scale. ❏ When printing on postcards, make sure that your software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on the edge of a postcard can damage the print head. For information about the printable area, see the paper specifications in Appendix C. ❏ Use postcards only under normal operating conditions.
1. When you have finished printing on continuous paper, press the Tear Off/Bin button (LQ-680) or the Tear Off/Special Paper button (LQ-680Pro) to advance the paper to the tear-off position. (If you selected auto tear-off in the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, the printer advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position automatically.) 2. Tear off the printed pages.
Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets to continuous paper, follow the steps below. 1. If necessary, press the Load/Eject button to eject the last printed single sheet. 2. Make sure continuous paper is loaded in the printer as described in “Loading continuous paper with the tractor” on page 2-9. 3. Select tractor feeding with the paper release lever (LQ-680) or with the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro) as described in “Paper source and paper types” on page 2-3.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on. If necessary, lift up the printer cover so you can see the paper position. 2. Load either continuous or single-sheet paper. (Press the Load/Eject button to load continuous paper from the tractor or a single sheet from the optional cut-sheet feeder.) 3. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. The Pause light starts flashing and the printer enters the microadjust mode. 4.
Note: ❏ Pressing the LF/FF [D] button moves the loading position toward the top of the page when loading a sheet from the front (from the paper guide). Pressing the LF/FF [D] button moves the loading position toward the bottom of the page when loading a sheet from the rear (from the cut-sheet feeders or the tractor). ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum loading position. If you try to adjust the loading position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper.
Adjusting the tear-off position If your continuous paper perforation is not aligned with the tearoff edge, you can use the micro-adjust feature to move the perforation to the tear-off position as follows: 1. Make sure both Tear Off lights are flashing (the paper is at the current tear-off position). You may need to press the Tear Off button. (See “Using the Tear Off button” on page 2-15 for more information.) 2. Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds.
4. Tear off the printed pages. 5. Press the Pause button to turn off micro-adjust mode. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. Adjusting the printing position The printing position is the position on the page where the print head actually prints during a print job.
Chapter 3 8VLQJ WKH 3ULQWHU 6RIWZDUH About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Using the Printer Driver With Windows Me, 98 or 95. . . . . . . . . 3-3 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu. . . . . . . . 3-5 Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 . . . . . . .
About Your Printer Software The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility for Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 and NT 4.0. A printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
Using the Printer Driver With Windows Me, 98 or 95 You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” below. When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications.
1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears.
2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menu. These menus contain the printer driver settings. 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing the printer driver settings” below to change the settings.
3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Properties. The screen displays the Properties window, which contains the Paper, Graphics, Device Options, and Utility menus. These menus display the printer driver settings. 4. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section to change the settings. Changing the printer driver settings Your printer driver has four menus: Paper, Graphics, Device Options, and Utility.
Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Control Panel. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” below. When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications.
1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. See “Changing the Printer driver settings” on page 3-9 for detailed information about the settings in this dialog box. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Options dialog box appears. See “Changing the Printer driver settings” on page 3-9 to change the settings.
Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers dialog box appears. 3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, then click Setup. The Print Setup dialog box appears. To access more settings, you may need to click Options. See the next section to change the settings.
Using the Printer Driver With Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using. See “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications” below. When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications.
1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you see the Page Setup and Advanced menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings.
3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing the printer driver settings” below to change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: Note: The screen shots in the following section are from the Windows NT 4.0 operating system. They may vary in appearance from what actually appears on your screen, however the instructions are the same. 1.
3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Document Defaults. The screen displays the Default Document Properties window, which contains the Page Setup and Advanced menus. These menus display the printer driver settings. When you click Properties, the printer software window appears, which includes Utility menu. 4. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See the next section to change the settings.
When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print. Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Control Panel. When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you are using.
1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The screen displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See “Changing the Printer driver settings” on page 3-17 to change the settings.
3. Click Options (or a similar button) to view the Advanced Document Properties dialog box, which includes the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimizations printer driver settings. See “Changing the Printer driver settings” on page 3-17 to change the settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon. The Print Manager window opens. 2.
3. Click the Details button, then click Job Default. You see the Document Properties dialog box, which includes the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See “Changing the Printer driver settings” below to change the settings. 4. Click Options to open the Advanced Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Graphics Resolution, Color, and Optimizations printer driver settings. See “Changing the Printer driver settings” below to change the settings.
Printer Driver Settings Overview The following tables show the Windows printer driver settings. Note that not every setting is available in all versions of Windows. The printing settings are shown below. 3-18 Settings Explanations Paper size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included in the list, click Custom or User Defined Size and enter the paper size in the dialog box that appears.
Settings Explanations Paper/Output Check the Paper Size, Orientation, and Paper Source settings you made on the Page Setup menu and change them if necessary. Select the setting and then choose an option from the Change Setting list box. Halftone Click this button to set the brightness and contrast, input the RGB gamma, or make other settings. The Halftone Color Adjustment dialog box appears. For details, click Help in this dialog box. The monitoring settings are shown below.
Using the EPSON Remote! Utility The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from your computer’s DOS prompt. Installing EPSON Remote! Follow the steps below to install EPSON Remote! Note: If you want to install EPSON Remote!, you must start your computer in DOS mode. Do not open a DOS window from Windows. 1. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in a disk drive. 2. At the DOS prompt, type D:\ENGLISH\SETUP.
Using the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility that comes with your printer is available for Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 and NT 4.0. It allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility is available only when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port [LPT1].
2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 3. The following settings are available: Select Notification Displays the error item check box ON/OFF status. Turn on this check box to display the selected error notification. Select Shortcut icon The selected icons are displayed in the task tray on the PC screen. The setting example is shown on the right window. By clicking the shortcut icon, you can access the Monitoring Preferences dialog easily.
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 To access EPSON Status Monitor 3: ❏ Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on the taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, see Utility menu. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click EPSON Status Monitor 3. To find out how to open the Utility menu, See “Using the Printer Driver With Windows Me, 98 or 95” on page 3-3 or “Using the Printer Driver With Windows 2000 and NT 4.0” on page 3-10.
Chapter 4 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Built-In Font and Pitch Your printer comes with the twelve built-in fonts. See “Built-in fonts:” on page C-4 for information of fonts you can select. You can also change the pitch by turning the condensed mode on or off. You can select the font and pitch using the buttons on the printer’s control panel as described below. Note: Settings you make in your application programs usually override settings you make from the printer’s control panel.
About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the default-setting mode. The following table lists the default settings and the options you can select in the default-setting mode. The settings are explained in detail after the table.
Settings Options Character table* Standard model: Italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, PC 863, PC 865, PC 861, BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 All other models: Italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 437 Greek, PC 853, PC 855, PC 852, PC 857, PC 864, PC 866, PC 869, MAZOWIA, Code MJK, ISO 8859-7, ISO Latin 1T, Bulgaria, PC 774, Estonia, ISO 8859-2, PC 866 LAT, PC 866 UKR, PC APTEC, PC 708, PC 720, PC AR864, PC 860, PC 863, PC 865, PC 861, BRASCII, Abicomp, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, PC 858, ISO 885
Page length for tractor This setting allows you to set the page length for continuous paper. Skip over perforation This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you select On, the printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page.
Print direction You can select auto print direction (Auto), bidirectional printing (Bi-D), or unidirectional printing (Uni-D). Printing is normally bidirectional for faster printing; however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment, which is useful for printing graphics. When set to Auto, the printer analyzes the data and uses unidirectional printing only for any lines which require vertical printing alignment.
I/F (interface) mode The printer comes with a built-in parallel interface and an interface slot in which you can install one optional interface. For information on using an optional interface, see “Optional interface cards” on page A-21. If your printer is connected to only one computer, select Parallel or Optional for the interface mode, depending on the interface you use.
Auto CR (carriage return) This setting is available only in IBM 2390 Plus emulation mode. When auto carriage return is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code is accompanied by a carriage return code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off. A.G.M. (Alternate Graphic Mode) When A.G.M. is on, the printer can use some advanced graphics commands like those available in ESC/P2 mode.
Manual feed wait time This sets the amount of wait time between when paper is inserted into the paper guide and it is fed. If the paper feeds before you can adjust its position to your satisfaction, you can increase the wait time. Buzzer (beeper) The printer beeps when an error occurs. (See “Using the Error Indicators” on page 5-2 for more information on printer errors.) If you do not want the printer to beep when an error occurs, turn this setting off.
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. While holding down the Font button, turn on the printer. The printer enters the default-setting mode and prints the language selection instructions. 3. Press the Font button until the Font lights indicate the language you want, as described in the language selection instructions. 4.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Power supply problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Printing position problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you can’t fix your problem using this table, go to the next section. Panel light state Beep pattern Problem Solution n Pause – The printer is paused. Press the Pause button to resume printing.
Panel light state Beep pattern Problem Solution f Paper Out n Pause ••• Continuous paper is not fed back to the standby position. Tear off the printed document at the perforation; then press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light. ••• A single sheet of paper is not fully ejected. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the sheet. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
Problems and Solutions Most printer problems are easy to solve. Use the information in this section to find the cause and solution to any printer problems that occur. Determine what type of problem occurred, and see the appropriate page listed below: Power supply problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5-6 Continuous paper loading or feeding problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power supply problems The control panel lights come on briefly, but then go off and stay off. Cause What to do The printer’s voltage rating does not match the voltage of your electrical outlet. Check the printer and the outlet voltage ratings. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer immediately and contact your dealer. w Warning: Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer.
Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do Tractor feeding is selected. Select single-sheet feeding. For more information, see “Selecting a Paper Source” on page 2-2. The paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the left or right for the paper sensor to detect that it is there. Move the paper a little to the left or right. Single-sheet paper is not loaded properly.
The optional cut-sheet feeder does not feed your single-sheet paper properly. Cause What to do The cut-sheet feeder is not installed properly. Reinstall it as described in “Installing the cut-sheet feeder” on page A-3. Too many sheets are loaded in the cut-sheet feeder. Load no more than 150 single sheets in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. See “Cut-Sheet Feeders” on page A-2 for more information. You may have loaded the wrong type of paper in bin 2 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder.
Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it properly. Cause What to do Single-sheet feeding is selected. Select tractor feeding. For more information, see “Selecting a Paper Source” on page 2-2. Continuous paper is not loaded properly. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous paper on the tractor you want to use. The paper has come off the tractor.
Printing position problems Printing starts too high or low on the page. Cause What to do The paper size setting in your application software or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver. The printer’s page length settings for the tractor do not match the size of the continuous paper you are using. Check the page length settings for the tractor using the printer’s defaultsetting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility.
The printer prints on or too far away from the perforation of your continuous paper. Cause What to do The printer you want to use is not selected in your software. Choose the correct printer from the Windows desktop or in your application before printing. The paper size setting in your application or printer driver does not match the size of the paper you are using. Check the paper size setting in your application or printer driver.
Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Cause What to do The printer is paused. Press the Pause button. The interface cable is not plugged in securely. Check that both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer are plugged in securely. If the cable is connected correctly, run a self test as described later in this chapter. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications.
The printout is faint. Cause What to do The paper thickness lever is not set correctly. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 2-6. The ribbon is worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. The printout has gaps. Cause What to do The paper thickness lever is not set correctly. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. See “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 2-6.
Lines of dots are missing in the printout. Cause What to do The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Other parts of the printer must also be checked when the print head is replaced. All the text is printed on the same line. Cause What to do A line feed command is not sent to the printer at the end of each line of text.
The printout has extra blank lines between lines of text. Cause What to do Two line feed commands are being sent at the end of each line of text. Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” on page 4-3 or “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” on page 3-20. The line space setting in your application software is incorrect. Adjust the line space setting in your application software.
The printer you want to use is not selected in your software. Choose the correct printer from the Windows desktop or in your application before printing. Your application software is not configured correctly for your printer. Make sure that your application software is set up correctly for your printer. See your application documentation. If necessary, install or reinstall the printer driver software as described in Chapter 1.
Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. 3. If continuous paper is loaded in the printer, remove it or tear off the supply at the back of the printer. 4. Turn the knob on the right side of the printer toward you to eject the paper in the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of paper. c Caution: Only use the knob to clear paper jams when the printer is off.
Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout If you notice that the vertical lines in your printout are not properly aligned, you can use the printer’s bidirectional adjustment mode to correct this problem. Note: ❏ To complete the steps below, you need four sheets of A4 or letter size single-sheet paper or four pages of continuous paper that are at least 279 mm (11 inches) long and 241 mm (9.5 inches) wide.
Printing a Self Test Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem: ❏ If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working properly and the problem probably results from your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded interface cable.) ❏ If the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer.
2. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF button while you turn on the printer. To run the test using the printer’s letter-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically and begins printing a self test. A series of characters is printed. 3. To end the self test, press the Pause button to stop printing. Then eject or tear off the printed page(s) and turn off the printer.
To print a hex dump, follow the steps below. 1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer. 2. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you turn on the printer. 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format.
Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Installing the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 Loading paper manually from the paper guide . . . . . . . . . A-15 Roll Paper Holder . . .
Cut-Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer: High capacity (bin 1) Second bin (bin 2) C806872 C806792 You can install the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder by itself, or you can assemble and install a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by combining the high-capacity and second-bin feeders. When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, the high-capacity cutsheet feeder is used as bin 1 and the second-bin feeder is used as bin 2.
Installing the cut-sheet feeder The cut-sheet feeder comes with a paper guide for stacking printed sheets. To install the cut-sheet feeder, you need to attach both the cut-sheet feeder and the paper guide. Follow the steps below. Note: ❏ The second-bin feeder can be used only in combination with the highcapacity feeder. ❏ Install both the high capacity cut-sheet feeder and the double-bin cut-sheet feeder the same way, as described below.
3. Hold the cut-sheet feeder by placing your hands on both sides of it. While holding down the buttons on both sides, fit the notches on each side of the feeder over the mounting posts on the printer. Lower the cut-sheet feeder until it rests on the printer. 4. Remove the paper guide from the front of the printer. Then slide the paper guide for the cut-sheet feeder all the way onto the mounting pegs. 5. Slide the edge guide all the way to the left.
6. Fully extend the paper guide extension. (If you do not plan to stack the printed sheets, you do not need to perform this step.) 7. If you are printing on long paper, pull out the extension flap located in the center of the paper guide.
You are now ready to load paper with your cut-sheet feeder as described in the next section. To remove the cut-sheet feeder, turn off the printer and reverse the steps above. Note: Even if you are not using the cut-sheet feeder, you can use its paper guide instead of the standard paper guide. See “Loading paper manually from the paper guide” on page A-15 for more information.
Loading paper from the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder Load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (bin 1 of the double-bin feeder) as follows: 1. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract to allow paper loading. 2. Release the paper guide lock levers by pulling them forward.
3. Slide the right paper guide so that its edge is even with the guide mark on the cut-sheet feeder and push back the lever to lock the paper guide in place. Next, slide the left paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. guide mark 4. Slide the center support midway between the paper guides.
5. Fan a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets); then tap the sides and bottom of the stack on a flat surface to even it up. 6. Insert the paper along the right paper guide and adjust the position of the left paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely. Then lock the left guide in place. Note: Load paper with the printable side up. If you are using pre-printed forms, load the forms top-down.
7. Push back the paper set levers to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 8. Before printing, make sure single sheet feeding is selected. Also adjust the thickness setting to the paper loaded in the cut-sheet feeder. See “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever” on page 2-6 for details. 9. In your printer driver software, select your paper size from the Paper Size list, and select Sheet Feeder Bin-1 from the Paper Source list.
Loading paper from the second-bin cut-sheet feeder Follow the steps below to load paper in the second bin of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder. Note: You cannot use the second-bin cut-sheet feeder without the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, although the illustrations here show only the secondbin feeder. 1. Pull both paper set levers forward, and slide the right paper guide to the guide mark and the left paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Load a fanned stack of paper (up to 50 sheets), aligning the right edge of the paper with the right paper guide. Be sure to load the paper with the printable side up. Adjust the left paper guide and center support to fit the paper, and then push back the paper set levers to lock the paper in place. 3. Before printing, make sure single sheet feeding is selected. Also adjust the thickness setting to the paper loaded in the cut-sheet feeder.
Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder You can easily switch between continuous paper loaded from the tractor and single sheets loaded from the cut-sheet feeder without removing your continuous paper.
Switching to continuous paper Follow the steps below to switch to continuous paper loaded from the tractor. 1. If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them. 2. Select the continuous-paper feeding, as described in Chapter 2, “Selecting a Paper Source.” 3. Make sure the paper guide’s extension flap is returned to its original position, and push the paper guide extension all the way in.
Loading paper manually from the paper guide The cut-sheet feeder’s single-sheet loading feature allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper without replacing the paper already in the cut-sheet feeder or removing the feeder. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the single-sheet feeding is selected, as described in Chapter 2, “Selecting a Paper Source.” 2. Adjust the thickness setting to your paper as described in Chapter 2, “Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever.” 3.
5. Insert a sheet of paper along the edge guide until it meets resistance. Be sure to load your paper printable side up. After a few seconds, the printer automatically advances the paper to the loading position. The printer is ready to accept data from your computer and print. After printing a sheet, the printer ejects the printed sheet onto the paper guide and the Paper Out and Pause lights come on.
Roll Paper Holder The optional roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used in telex machines. Note: This option is not available in some countries. Installing the roll paper holder To install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Facing the back of the printer, slide both sprocket units all the way to the right, and slide the edge guide all the way to the right.
3. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the roll paper holder base under the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer. Gently lower the printer so the positioning pegs slide into the holes. c Caution: Take care not to drop the roll paper holder when lifting the printer. Only the printer’s weight holds it in place.
1. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the paper roll. 2. Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Load the roll so the paper feeds from the top of the roll and the edge of the roll paper passes under the tension lever.
3. Turn on the printer and make sure that the single-sheet feeding is selected as described in Chapter 2, “Selecting a Paper Source.” 4. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide and insert it into the printer until you feel resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically. Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward. To remove roll paper, cut the paper behind where it feeds into the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to eject the remaining paper.
Optional interface cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all the interfaces in the table are available worldwide.
Installing an interface card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove the screws securing the shield plate to the back of the printer and remove the plate. 3. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Firmly push in the card to make sure the connector at the back of the card is fully inserted into the printer’s internal socket.
Note: ❏ Insert the card bottom face up. The bottom face is the face usually covered with metal plate. ❏ Store the detached shield plate in a safe place; you will need to reattach it if you remove the interface card. To remove the interface card, reverse the steps above.
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. To clean your printer, follow these steps: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide. If an optional cut-sheet feeder is installed, remove it. 3. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 4.
Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below. w Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. 3.
Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High-speed draft Draft Draft condensed LQ LQ condensed 413 cps at 10 cpi 310 cps at 10 cpi 372 cps at 12 cpi 465 cps at 15 cpi 264 cps at 17 cpi 310 cps at 20 cpi 103 cps at 10 cpi 124 cps at 12 cpi 155 cps at 15 cpi 175 cps at 17 cpi 206 cps at 20 cpi Printing direction: Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing.
Paper capacity: High-capacity cut-sheet feeder up to 150 sheets of 82 g/m² paper up to 25 plain or bond envelopes up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 50 postcards Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 15 mm (0.59 inch). Single-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m² paper Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 5 mm.
Electronic Interfaces: One standard bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot Buffer: 64KB Built-in fonts: Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional 10, 12, 15 cpi 10, 12 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi 10 cpi proportional Scalable fonts EPSON Roman 10.
Character tables: One Italic and 12 graphical character tables: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (French-Canadian), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 Following 23 graphical character tables are also available in some countries: PC 437 Greek, PC 852 (Eastern Europe), PC 853 (Turkish), PC 855 (Cyrillic), PC 857 (Turkish), PC 866 (Russian), PC 864 (Arabic), PC 869 (Greek), MAZOWIA (Pola
Electrical 220 to 240 V Model Input voltage range 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.5 A (maximum 1.4 A depending on the character type) Power consumption Approx. 42 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
Ordinary single sheets: front and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front: 90 to 304.8 mm Cut-sheet feeders: 100 to 297 mm Length Front: 70 to 420 mm High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: 70 to 420 mm Second-bin cut-sheet feeder: 210 to 420 mm Thickness Front: 0.065 to 0.19 mm Cut-sheet feeders: 0.065 to 0.12 mm Weight Front: 52 to 157 g/m² Cut-sheet feeders: 52 to 91 g/m² Single-sheet multipart forms: front and high-capacity cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front: 90 to 304.
Weight 40 to 58 g/m² Binding Front: Line glue at the top or a side of form High-capacity cut-sheet feeder: Line glue at the top of form Envelopes: front and high-capacity cut-sheet feeder entry Size No. 6: 165 × 92 mm No. 10: 241 × 105 mm Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm Weight 45 to 90 g/m² Postcards: front and high-capacity cut-sheet feeder entry Width 100 to 200 mm Length 100 to 200 mm Thickness 0.
Continuous paper (standard and multipart): rear entry Width 101.6 to 304.8 mm Length (one page) 76.2 to 558.8 mm Copies 1 original + up to 5 copies Thickness Printable area 0.065 to 0.46 mm Gathering area up to 0.9 mm Weight (not multipart) 52 to 128 g/m² Weight 40 to 58 g/m² (one sheet of multipart) Binding Point glue or/and paper staples on both sides Note: ❏ The ratio of the cut/uncut length at the perforation should be between 3:1 and 5:1.
Continuous paper with overlapping multipart forms (LQ-680Pro only): rear entry Width and length of the Same as standard continuous paper backing sheet Copies 1 original + up to 5 copies Thickness Printable area 0.065 to 0.46 mm overlapping areaup to 0.70 mm other measurements See below Labels: rear entry Label size 23.8 × 63.5 mm minimum 2.5 mm corner radius, minimum Backing sheet width 101.6 to 304.8 mm Backing sheet length (one page) 76.2 to 558.8 mm Backing sheet thickness 0.07 to 0.
Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, postcards, and roll paper: A B A B printable area printable area C B C A The minimum top margin is 0 mm. For envelopes and postcards loaded from cut-sheet feeder, it is 4.2 mm. B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm each. The maximum printable width is 269.2 mm. For single sheets wider than 275.2 mm, the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper. C The minimum bottom margin is 0 mm.
Continuous paper (standard and multipart): A A Printable area B C-12 B A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mmeach. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm each. The maximum printable width is 269.2 mm. For continuous paper wider than 295.2 mm, the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper.
Continuous paper with overlapping multipart forms: A B B Printable area C A A The minimum top margin from the perforation down to the printable area is 21.2 mm. B The minimum left and right margins are 19 mm each. The maximum printable width is 266.8 mm. C The minimum bottom margin from the printable area down to the perforation is 4.2 mm each.
Safety approvals Safety standards EN 60950 EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub.
Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P2 control codes and IBM 2390 Plus emulation control codes: EPSON ESC/P2 control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P2 printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics.
IBM 2390 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2390 Plus reference manual.
Appendix D Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information. ❏ Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.
Glossary auto line feed When this option is turned on in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally), from left to right and then right to left. This increases the print speed but may reduce precise vertical alignment. See also unidirectional printing.
draft The print mode used by your printer when you select Draft as the font. The Draft font uses fewer dots per character for faster printing. See also letter quality. driver See printer driver. ESC/P Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. ESC/P2 The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language.
line feed (LF) A control panel button and control code that advances the paper one line space. micro adjust A printer feature that allows you to precisely adjust the tear-off and top-of-form positions. pitch The horizontal size of the font, which is measured in the number of character per inch (cpi). The standard is 10 cpi. See also characters per inch (cpi). portrait Printing that is oriented upright on the page (as opposed to landscape, in which printing is sideways on the page).
Index Numerics C 0 slash 4-6 Cards. See Interface cards or Postcards Character table list C-5 setting 4-8 Condensed, selecting 4-2 Continuous paper loading 2-9–2-14 problems 5-8 removing 2-17 switching to and from 2-26–2-28, A-13–A-14 Control panel 2-2–2-32, 4-2–4-10, 5-2, A-10–A-20 overview, inside front cover Customer support D-1 Cut-sheet feeders A-2–A-16 installing A-3–A-6 loading paper from A-6–A-12 switching between continuous paper and A-13–A-14 A A.G.M.
Error indication 5-2–5-3 ESC/P 2 C-15 F Font (default setting) 4-8 Font.
installing for DOS 1-17 for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 1-13–1-14 for Windows 3.1 1-14–1-16 for Windows Me, 98 or 95 1-13–1-14 for Windows NT 3.5x 1-14–1-16 settings 3-18–3-19 Printer software, installing 1-12–1-17 R Remote! utility.
