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... printer you are using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you may notice that is your top and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file of numbered lines from one page onto the next. TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS There are a few lines from 1 to 66. See Chapter 1 for paper that your printer prints the first page of the settings in print position are easy to adjust...
... printer you are using single sheets or continuous paper. Make sure you may notice that is your top and bottom margins to 0 and then create a file of numbered lines from one page onto the next. TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS There are a few lines from 1 to 66. See Chapter 1 for paper that your printer prints the first page of the settings in print position are easy to adjust...
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... Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-4 Using Continuous Paper 2-9 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . 2-21 Printing on Special Paper 2-23 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Control Panel 3-2 DIP Switches 3-6 Micro Feed 3-13 Tear Off 3-16 Typestyles 3-19 Data Dump Mode...
... Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-4 Using Continuous Paper 2-9 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . 2-21 Printing on Special Paper 2-23 Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1 Control Panel 3-2 DIP Switches 3-6 Micro Feed 3-13 Tear Off 3-16 Typestyles 3-19 Data Dump Mode...
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... Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands Arranged by Topic 8-3 Appendix A-1 Character Tables A-2 International Character Sets...
... Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command Summary 8-2 Commands Arranged by Topic 8-3 Appendix A-1 Character Tables A-2 International Character Sets...
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... especially useful for the part number in parallel interface. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80640* for ActionPrinter 5500) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. You can load continuous paper and manually load single sheets without removing the cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to enhance your printer without reloading. Guidlines for choosing the right interface and instructions on...
... especially useful for the part number in parallel interface. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80640* for ActionPrinter 5500) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. You can load continuous paper and manually load single sheets without removing the cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to enhance your printer without reloading. Guidlines for choosing the right interface and instructions on...
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...: 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 or cause it more firmly. Loading single sheets from the front 1. To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position and open the front cover. 2. Turn...
...: 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 or cause it more firmly. Loading single sheets from the front 1. To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position and open the front cover. 2. Turn...
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Using Single Sheets CAUTION: Use the knob on the right side of ejected paper. 2-8 Paper Handling To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button. Note: The printer's built-in stacker in front of the paper guide can hold up to 50 sheets of the printer only to lose the top-of-form position. If the platen turns but the printer doesn't load the paper, completely remove the paper and re-insert it to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it more firmly.
Using Single Sheets CAUTION: Use the knob on the right side of ejected paper. 2-8 Paper Handling To eject the paper, press the LOAD/EJECT button. Note: The printer's built-in stacker in front of the paper guide can hold up to 50 sheets of the printer only to lose the top-of-form position. If the platen turns but the printer doesn't load the paper, completely remove the paper and re-insert it to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it more firmly.
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... tabs open . Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and out of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it into the printer's front mounting slots. Grasp both ends of the mounting slots. 4. Move the paper-release lever to align the 5. Using Continuous Paper 6. Make sure the power is positioned in the pull-tractor position 1. Pull the paper-release lever forward to load continuous paper with...
... tabs open . Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and out of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it into the printer's front mounting slots. Grasp both ends of the mounting slots. 4. Move the paper-release lever to align the 5. Using Continuous Paper 6. Make sure the power is positioned in the pull-tractor position 1. Pull the paper-release lever forward to load continuous paper with...
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... match the width of the paper guide. 4. Slide both edge guides to eject it rests on the printer. 3. Lift the paper guide until it . 2. The printer automatically advances the continuous paper to the loading position when it stops in the paper path, press the LOAD/EJECT button to the middle of your paper. Adjust the edge guides to the push-tractor position. Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 5.
... match the width of the paper guide. 4. Slide both edge guides to eject it rests on the printer. 3. Lift the paper guide until it . 2. The printer automatically advances the continuous paper to the loading position when it stops in the paper path, press the LOAD/EJECT button to the middle of your paper. Adjust the edge guides to the push-tractor position. Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 5.
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... printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original + 3 copies) Labels Envelopes Lever Position -1 -1 or0 0 1 2 2 to 3 2 2 to 5 Note: Print speed is recommended you use multi-part forms of 2 and above. You can use the tractor installed in this chapter. Pay special attention to setting the loading position as you set the paper...
... printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original + 3 copies) Labels Envelopes Lever Position -1 -1 or0 0 1 2 2 to 3 2 2 to 5 Note: Print speed is recommended you use multi-part forms of 2 and above. You can use the tractor installed in this chapter. Pay special attention to setting the loading position as you set the paper...
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...-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the manual that comes with it. Installing a cut-sheet feeder You follow the same steps to install either case, make sure the paper-tension unit is installed, remove it. If the standard tractor is turned off. l If you will need to reinstall the paper guide after you load the paper. 4-2 Using Printer...
...-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the manual that comes with it. Installing a cut-sheet feeder You follow the same steps to install either case, make sure the paper-tension unit is installed, remove it. If the standard tractor is turned off. l If you will need to reinstall the paper guide after you load the paper. 4-2 Using Printer...
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...: 1. Turn off the printer. Using Printer Options 4-3 Remove the paper guide, if necessary. Fit the notches in the cut -sheet feeder until it rests on the printer. You are now ready to load paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder Load paper using the single-bin cut -sheet feeder. Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. Replace the printer cover. Hold the cut -sheet feeder is in both hands and press back on the latch levers on each side. Make sure...
...: 1. Turn off the printer. Using Printer Options 4-3 Remove the paper guide, if necessary. Fit the notches in the cut -sheet feeder until it rests on the printer. You are now ready to load paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder Load paper using the single-bin cut -sheet feeder. Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. Replace the printer cover. Hold the cut -sheet feeder is in both hands and press back on the latch levers on each side. Make sure...
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... and jam the printer. Switching to the standby position. If any single sheets are using labels, remove the labels from below the printer cover. Labels can easily switch between continuous paper and cut -sheet feeder 1. Place the paper-release lever in the paper path, press the LOAD/EJECT button to the cut-sheet feeder when you switch to eject them. 2. If any printed sheets remain in the paper path. The printer feeds the continuous paper...
... and jam the printer. Switching to the standby position. If any single sheets are using labels, remove the labels from below the printer cover. Labels can easily switch between continuous paper and cut -sheet feeder 1. Place the paper-release lever in the paper path, press the LOAD/EJECT button to the cut-sheet feeder when you switch to eject them. 2. If any printed sheets remain in the paper path. The printer feeds the continuous paper...
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... right side of the paper guide. Pull out on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly and prevents paper jams. Using Printer Options 4-13 Slide both edge guides to the pull tractor as described in the paper between the push and pull tractors. 9. Attach the continuous paper to the middle of the pull tractor and turn it...
... right side of the paper guide. Pull out on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly and prevents paper jams. Using Printer Options 4-13 Slide both edge guides to the pull tractor as described in the paper between the push and pull tractors. 9. Attach the continuous paper to the middle of the pull tractor and turn it...
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... too faint, you want especially high quality printing. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754 Film # 7768 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3
... too faint, you want especially high quality printing. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754 Film # 7768 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3
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.... Printing l The printer does not print. l Dots are not what you may encounter while operating your printer and provides their likely solutions. See page 6-8. If you expected. See page 6-10. Power supply l Power is faint or uneven. l Continuous paper does not feed properly. See page 6-6. Options l When using the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. See page 6-5. l The print is not being supplied. See page 6-11. 6-2 Troubleshooting See page...
.... Printing l The printer does not print. l Dots are not what you may encounter while operating your printer and provides their likely solutions. See page 6-8. If you expected. See page 6-10. Power supply l Power is faint or uneven. l Continuous paper does not feed properly. See page 6-6. Options l When using the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. See page 6-5. l The print is not being supplied. See page 6-11. 6-2 Troubleshooting See page...
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... a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer. • The PAUSE light is printed. Check that the software is on. Wait a few minutes; Check the software's printer settings. The print head is on ribbon installation in Chapter 2. See the section on . l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. 6-4 Troubleshooting Check...
... a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer. • The PAUSE light is printed. Check that the software is on. Wait a few minutes; Check the software's printer settings. The print head is on ribbon installation in Chapter 2. See the section on . l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. 6-4 Troubleshooting Check...
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... application program is operating properly, and the problem probably lies in the printout. If the self test does not work, contact your printer using (single sheet or continuous). l Printing starts too low on for unidirectional printing. See page 1-14. Always advance the paper to specify the type of paper you also lose the top-of the next page with the LF/FF button before clearing the buffer...
... application program is operating properly, and the problem probably lies in the printout. If the self test does not work, contact your printer using (single sheet or continuous). l Printing starts too low on for unidirectional printing. See page 1-14. Always advance the paper to specify the type of paper you also lose the top-of the next page with the LF/FF button before clearing the buffer...
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... printer. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are aligned with each other object. See page 2-23. See page 7-4. Make sure that the paper-release lever is in the wrong position. l Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Check that your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Troubleshooting 6-9 l The paper does not eject properly. l When you send data or press the LOAD/EJECT button...
... printer. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are aligned with each other object. See page 2-23. See page 7-4. Make sure that the paper-release lever is in the wrong position. l Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Check that your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Troubleshooting 6-9 l The paper does not eject properly. l When you send data or press the LOAD/EJECT button...
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... the sprocket units to make sure you expected. Make sure that your software. Options l Paper feeding is turned on. Use only new, clean sheets of the paper. Make sure that the switch near the interface connector is crooked. When using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. Remove slack lengthwise by pulling out and rotating the gear on continuous paper troubleshooting in the paper. The interface may be aligned correctly...
... the sprocket units to make sure you expected. Make sure that your software. Options l Paper feeding is turned on. Use only new, clean sheets of the paper. Make sure that the switch near the interface connector is crooked. When using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. Remove slack lengthwise by pulling out and rotating the gear on continuous paper troubleshooting in the paper. The interface may be aligned correctly...
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... state 2) when the PAUSE button is LOW, the paper IS FEED automatically fed one line after printing. The signal goes HIGH in an error state. its power-up to on.) 15 NC Not used . 19-30 - GND Twisted-pair return signal ground level. 31 16 INIT IN When this by setting DIP switch 2-4 to 5 V through 3.3 Kohm resistance. 14 AUTO IN When this signal...
... state 2) when the PAUSE button is LOW, the paper IS FEED automatically fed one line after printing. The signal goes HIGH in an error state. its power-up to on.) 15 NC Not used . 19-30 - GND Twisted-pair return signal ground level. 31 16 INIT IN When this by setting DIP switch 2-4 to 5 V through 3.3 Kohm resistance. 14 AUTO IN When this signal...