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...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 all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. DOS applications will overide all built-in fonts in fonts ... all of the built-in favor of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol...
...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 all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. DOS applications will overide all built-in fonts in fonts ... all of the built-in favor of the Windows fonts resident on pre-printed forms. LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to add: Interface card 32KB Serial Serial Coax Twinax Multiprotocol...
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...; Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below . for printer driver installation instructions. Select your printer's name in your printer. Click OK. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your computer, follow these steps: 1. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. then click...
...; Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below . for printer driver installation instructions. Select your printer's name in your printer. Click OK. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your computer, follow these steps: 1. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. then click...
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... parallel port. Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 4. If you turn on the printer first; then click OK. On page 1-15, add the information below. Make sure plain paper is used 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 Hardware Found screen again....
... parallel port. Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 4. If you turn on the printer first; then click OK. On page 1-15, add the information below. Make sure plain paper is used 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 Hardware Found screen again....
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... see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 We recommend that you assign. The program will copy the files to your hard disk and add an icon to print a test page. 12. In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you keep the... applications, select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. Choose Yes in drive A, click OK. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in the Printer name box. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. At the next screen you inserted the disk in the test page confirmation dialog...
... see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 We recommend that you assign. The program will copy the files to your hard disk and add an icon to print a test page. 12. In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you keep the... applications, select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. Choose Yes in drive A, click OK. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in the Printer name box. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. At the next screen you inserted the disk in the test page confirmation dialog...
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In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Click the Next button. 5. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Type A: WIN 95 (or B: WIN 95); then click OK. 9. Otherwise... button. 13. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Next button. 12. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. If it didn't print satisfactorily, choose NO and follow the steps below. 1. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are ...
In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Click the Next button. 5. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Type A: WIN 95 (or B: WIN 95); then click OK. 9. Otherwise... button. 13. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Next button. 12. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. If it didn't print satisfactorily, choose NO and follow the steps below. 1. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are ...
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If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. Select the paper size you don't see your printer icon. 4. If you have loaded in your User's Guide. Make any other settings you wish... you are finished. 5 In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. then click Printers. 3. The diagram on your paper size, scroll through the list, and select the correct size. Checking the printer driver settings If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to select the appropriate settings. 1. Right-click ...
If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. Select the paper size you don't see your printer icon. 4. If you have loaded in your User's Guide. Make any other settings you wish... you are finished. 5 In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. then click Printers. 3. The diagram on your paper size, scroll through the list, and select the correct size. Checking the printer driver settings If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to select the appropriate settings. 1. Right-click ...
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... PRNSET, and press Enter, or to the C drive. 2. Follow the instructions on drive C. and EPSON Calibration utilities. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! to change the current directory to use either utility. 6 Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your computer instead of the control panel. To use the...
... PRNSET, and press Enter, or to the C drive. 2. Follow the instructions on drive C. and EPSON Calibration utilities. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! to change the current directory to use either utility. 6 Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your computer instead of the control panel. To use the...
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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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...Multipart forms printing of advanced EPSON ESC/P 2TM commands and IBM® 2390/2391 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...
...Multipart forms printing of advanced EPSON ESC/P 2TM commands and IBM® 2390/2391 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...
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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 adjust the printer for use at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to the printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to transport your dealer. 1-4 Setting Up 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 adjust the printer for use at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to the printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to transport your dealer. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer
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Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. Your printer will work correctly for all Windows programs If Microsoft® WindowsTM is not already installed on your Windows programs, such as the Printer Model and click Continue. Make sure Windows is running and that the Main window...Select LQ-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3" for your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of printers. The printer driver installs ...
Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. Your printer will work correctly for all Windows programs If Microsoft® WindowsTM is not already installed on your Windows programs, such as the Printer Model and click Continue. Make sure Windows is running and that the Main window...Select LQ-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3" for your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of printers. The printer driver installs ...
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While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Make sure your document requirements. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. The diagram on the screen changes according to check the ...the paper size you select. 5. Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. Double-click the Printers icon. Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver settings match your printer is highlighted. 3. Follow these steps to get the results you desire. 7. If you don't see ...
While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Make sure your document requirements. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. The diagram on the screen changes according to check the ...the paper size you select. 5. Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. Double-click the Printers icon. Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you should make sure that the driver settings match your printer is highlighted. 3. Follow these steps to get the results you desire. 7. If you don't see ...
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... the first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer is an update. Also, DOS programs require you can control intensity by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. 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. Setting Up...
... the first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer is an update. Also, DOS programs require you can control intensity by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. 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. Setting Up...
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...the setting you want to print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to save your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to select. 2. Press the Pitch button until the Pitch lights indicate the language you want to change . 2. To ...the Pitch lights indicate the item you want to print out the instruction. Changing the Default Settings The default settings control many of the printer. The available items and settings are listed on the instruction sheet and in which you want to use for that item is indicated ...
...the setting you want to print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to save your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to select. 2. Press the Pitch button until the Pitch lights indicate the language you want to change . 2. To ...the Pitch lights indicate the item you want to print out the instruction. Changing the Default Settings The default settings control many of the printer. The available items and settings are listed on the instruction sheet and in which you want to use for that item is indicated ...
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See Printer drivers Index IN-1 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 ...Bidirectional printing, 3-10 Bins, 3-3, 4-2, 4-6 Buttons, 3-4-6 Buzzer (Beep), 3-13 Commands barcode, A-29-30 ESC/P 2, 1, A-18-30 Connecting the printer, 1-10 Continuous paper, 2-8-23 advancing to tear-off position, 3-17 loading, 2-12-22 problems, 6-12 switching to continuous paper, 4-6-7 C Cable,...
See Printer drivers Index IN-1 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 ...Bidirectional printing, 3-10 Bins, 3-3, 4-2, 4-6 Buttons, 3-4-6 Buzzer (Beep), 3-13 Commands barcode, A-29-30 ESC/P 2, 1, A-18-30 Connecting the printer, 1-10 Continuous paper, 2-8-23 advancing to tear-off position, 3-17 loading, 2-12-22 problems, 6-12 switching to continuous paper, 4-6-7 C Cable,...
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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