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...position. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on a printer. Versatility-Built-in fonts. Automatic tear-off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments.... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Barcode fonts are the property of their respective owners....
...position. Paper from one path is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on a printer. Versatility-Built-in fonts. Automatic tear-off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments.... Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Barcode fonts are the property of their respective owners....
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... and click Continue. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below to the following sections for printer driver installation instructions. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in your User's Guide with the new information below . Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP... is running and the Program Manager window is installed on your printer. then click Run. 4. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below . Select your floppy disk drive. 3. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00
... and click Continue. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below to the following sections for printer driver installation instructions. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in your User's Guide with the new information below . Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP... is running and the Program Manager window is installed on your printer. then click Run. 4. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below . Select your floppy disk drive. 3. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00
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...the New Hardware Found screen. Make sure your printer model name is used to perform a test print in the printer and the printer is connected to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities,... your computer after installing the driver, Windows 95 may display the New ...
...the New Hardware Found screen. Make sure your printer model name is used to perform a test print in the printer and the printer is connected to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities,... your computer after installing the driver, Windows 95 may display the New ...
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...click OK. 9. Click the Finish button. 13. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Otherwise, change the drive letter in the Printer name box. In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you can type a unique name for Windows 95 applications, ...select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. At the next screen you assign. 6. Click OK. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 Click the Next button. 11. If it did not print correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on the...
...click OK. 9. Click the Finish button. 13. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Otherwise, change the drive letter in the Printer name box. In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you can type a unique name for Windows 95 applications, ...select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. At the next screen you assign. 6. Click OK. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 Click the Next button. 11. If it did not print correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on the...
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Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to use with this printer. 11. Click the Next button. 5. then click OK. 9. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Click the Have Disk button. 7. Click the Next button. 14. Select your computer's floppy disk drive. 8. ... Otherwise, select the NO radio button. 13. In the dialog box that appear on your screen. 4 Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Click Finish. 16. Click the Next button. 12. In the Desktop...
Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to use with this printer. 11. Click the Next button. 5. then click OK. 9. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Click the Have Disk button. 7. Click the Next button. 14. Select your computer's floppy disk drive. 8. ... Otherwise, select the NO radio button. 13. In the dialog box that appear on your screen. 4 Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Click Finish. 16. Click the Next button. 12. In the Desktop...
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... according to select the appropriate settings. 1. The diagram on the Graphics menu. 9. Select the paper source. 8. Checking the printer driver settings If you don't see your printer icon. 4. Choose Properties. 5. Select the paper size you select. 7. Select Settings; The diagram on your paper size, scroll...size. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Right-click on the screen changes according to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. On page 1-16, add the information below. Make any other settings you wish...
... according to select the appropriate settings. 1. The diagram on the Graphics menu. 9. Select the paper source. 8. Checking the printer driver settings If you don't see your printer icon. 4. Choose Properties. 5. Select the paper size you select. 7. Select Settings; The diagram on your paper size, scroll...size. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Right-click on the screen changes according to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. On page 1-16, add the information below. Make any other settings you wish...
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.... 6 From the DOS prompt, type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP); C: EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. Using EPSON printer utilities To use EPSON Remote! Follow the instructions on the screen to change the current directory to the EPUTIL directory on drive C. On pages 1-18...the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. utility, type PRNSET, and press Enter, or to properly align your computer instead of the control panel. then press Enter. 3. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! and EPSON Calibration utilities. EPSON ...
.... 6 From the DOS prompt, type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP); C: EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. Using EPSON printer utilities To use EPSON Remote! Follow the instructions on the screen to change the current directory to the EPUTIL directory on drive C. On pages 1-18...the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. utility, type PRNSET, and press Enter, or to properly align your computer instead of the control panel. then press Enter. 3. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! and EPSON Calibration utilities. EPSON ...
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Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
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... plus emulation Large printable area; 68 lines with A4 size paper Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility, that let you make printer settings quickly and easily Introduction 1 Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features offering the high...
... plus emulation Large printable area; 68 lines with A4 size paper Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility, that let you make printer settings quickly and easily Introduction 1 Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with a wide range of features offering the high...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Caution: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltagefor your country, contact your printer. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to transport your dealer. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use at another voltage. Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer.
Caution: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltagefor your country, contact your printer. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to transport your dealer. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use at another voltage. Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer.
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...LQ-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3" for Windows, and CorelDRAW!® If Windows is installed on your Windows programs, such as the Printer Model and click Continue. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Then follow the steps below to install the correct driver... system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Your printer will work correctly for your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the...
...LQ-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3" for Windows, and CorelDRAW!® If Windows is installed on your Windows programs, such as the Printer Model and click Continue. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Then follow the steps below to install the correct driver... system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Your printer will work correctly for your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the...
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... you must choose the correct settings to scroll through the list. If you expect. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation... landscape). Select the resolution you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. Be sure to select the appropriate settings: 1. Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you desire. 7. Because of...
... you must choose the correct settings to scroll through the list. If you expect. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation... landscape). Select the resolution you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. Be sure to select the appropriate settings: 1. Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you desire. 7. Because of...
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LQ-870/1170 LQ-850+/ 1050+ LQ-85011050 LQ-510/550/1010 LQ-200 LQ-500 LQ-860+ / 1060+ LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800/1000 LQ-1500 See the program's documentation for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers. Using non- Also, DOS programs require you can control intensity by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 Click Options to install the printer driver. If your software...
LQ-870/1170 LQ-850+/ 1050+ LQ-85011050 LQ-510/550/1010 LQ-200 LQ-500 LQ-860+ / 1060+ LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800/1000 LQ-1500 See the program's documentation for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers. Using non- Also, DOS programs require you can control intensity by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 Click Options to install the printer driver. If your software...
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...hold down the Pitch button while turning on this sheet, and in this section, to change their settings. Follow the instructions on the printer. Press the Font button to select items and change settings using the Default Setting mode. Press the Tear Off/Bin button until the setting...Bin and Pause lights. The available items and settings are listed on the instruction sheet and in which you want to save your software or printer driver, you want to change . 2. While you can control many basic functions of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Selecting items and changing ...
...hold down the Pitch button while turning on this sheet, and in this section, to change their settings. Follow the instructions on the printer. Press the Font button to select items and change settings using the Default Setting mode. Press the Tear Off/Bin button until the setting...Bin and Pause lights. The available items and settings are listed on the instruction sheet and in which you want to save your software or printer driver, you want to change . 2. While you can control many basic functions of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Selecting items and changing ...
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See Printer drivers Index IN-1 See Software Double bin cut -sheet feeder, 4-6-7 switching to or from single sheets, 2-24-25 unloading, 2-23 Control panel, 3-2-6 Cut-sheet feeders, 4-2-7 double ... specific commands, see the Appendix. Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. See Interface cards or Postcards Character fonts, 3-3 pitch, 3-4 tables, 3-8-9, A-32-39 Cleaning the printer, 5-2 D Data dump, 3-6 Default setting mode, 3-7-12 instruction sheet language, 3-7 DOS. A Adjusting the loading position, 3-13-14 AGM (Alternate Graphic Mode), 3-12 Application software, 1-15 Auto...
See Printer drivers Index IN-1 See Software Double bin cut -sheet feeder, 4-6-7 switching to or from single sheets, 2-24-25 unloading, 2-23 Control panel, 3-2-6 Cut-sheet feeders, 4-2-7 double ... specific commands, see the Appendix. Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. See Interface cards or Postcards Character fonts, 3-3 pitch, 3-4 tables, 3-8-9, A-32-39 Cleaning the printer, 5-2 D Data dump, 3-6 Default setting mode, 3-7-12 instruction sheet language, 3-7 DOS. A Adjusting the loading position, 3-13-14 AGM (Alternate Graphic Mode), 3-12 Application software, 1-15 Auto...
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... Postcards, 2-29 Power cord, 1-4 plugging in, 1-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-11 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, 1-17-18 installing, 1-15 settings, 1-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, 1-3 Printer utilites, 1-18-20 Problem solving, 6-1-11 Protective materials, saving, 1-4 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 Push tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-18 Push/pull tractor, 2-22...
... Postcards, 2-29 Power cord, 1-4 plugging in, 1-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-11 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, 1-17-18 installing, 1-15 settings, 1-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, 1-3 Printer utilites, 1-18-20 Problem solving, 6-1-11 Protective materials, saving, 1-4 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 Push tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-18 Push/pull tractor, 2-22...
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T Tear Off/Bin button, 3-5 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions changing, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting, 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-4 Utilities EPSON Calibration, 1-20 EPSON Remote!, 1-18 V Voltage, caution, 1-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, 1-1 1-15-16 installing printer driver, 1-15 IN-4 Index
T Tear Off/Bin button, 3-5 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions changing, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting, 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-4 Utilities EPSON Calibration, 1-20 EPSON Remote!, 1-18 V Voltage, caution, 1-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, 1-1 1-15-16 installing printer driver, 1-15 IN-4 Index