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... 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of paper from the other path is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of their respective owners. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is printed, the printer will ...fonts. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of built-in favor of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on a printer. Barcode fonts are available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that allow you...
... 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of paper from the other path is loaded into printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of their respective owners. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is printed, the printer will ...fonts. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of built-in favor of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts-available on a printer. Barcode fonts are available on most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that allow you...
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Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer. Click File; Click OK. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below. Type...; 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Printer Update Please update the information in your printer's name in the Printer Model window and click Continue. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . then click Run. 4. The printer driver installs automatically. 6....
Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer. Click File; Click OK. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below. Type...; 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Printer Update Please update the information in your printer's name in the Printer Model window and click Continue. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . then click Run. 4. The printer driver installs automatically. 6....
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...or EPP compatible) bidirectional parallel port. then click OK. Make sure your printer model name 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 documentation for Windows ...95 users Follow these steps to perform a test print in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port. (The ...
...or EPP compatible) bidirectional parallel port. then click OK. Make sure your printer model name 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 documentation for Windows ...95 users Follow these steps to perform a test print in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port. (The ...
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...not print correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on the screen. Click OK. We recommend that you assign. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 Choose Yes in the Copy manufacturer's files from box and click OK. 9. In the next screen..., select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you keep the model name as the default printer for the printer in the Printer name box. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in drive A, click OK.
...not print correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on the screen. Click OK. We recommend that you assign. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 Choose Yes in the Copy manufacturer's files from box and click OK. 9. In the next screen..., select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you keep the model name as the default printer for the printer in the Printer name box. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in drive A, click OK.
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..., double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Click the Next button. 5. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your screen. 4 Select the port you want to make your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Click the Next button. 12. In... choose NO and follow the steps below. 1. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Select your printer the default printer. Otherwise, select the NO radio button. 13. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, follow the directions...
..., double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Click the Next button. 5. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your screen. 4 Select the port you want to make your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Click the Next button. 12. In... choose NO and follow the steps below. 1. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Select your printer the default printer. Otherwise, select the NO radio button. 13. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, follow the directions...
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...16, add the information below. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. The diagram on your printer icon. 4. The diagram on the Graphics menu. 9. then click Printers. 3. Checking the printer driver settings If you are finished. 5 If you select. 7. Make any other settings you wish, and click... or Landscape orientation. Choose Properties. 5. Select Settings; Select the resolution on the screen changes according to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the paper size...
...16, add the information below. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. The diagram on your printer icon. 4. The diagram on the Graphics menu. 9. then click Printers. 3. Checking the printer driver settings If you are finished. 5 If you select. 7. Make any other settings you wish, and click... or Landscape orientation. Choose Properties. 5. Select Settings; Select the resolution on the screen changes according to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the paper size...
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..., type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. From the DOS prompt, change the printer's default settings from your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. You can use EPSON Remote! then press Enter. 3. Press Enter. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! and EPSON Calibration utilities. EPSON Calibration is used to use your computer instead of the control panel...
..., type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. From the DOS prompt, change the printer's default settings from your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. You can use EPSON Remote! then press Enter. 3. Press Enter. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! and EPSON Calibration utilities. EPSON Calibration is used to use your computer instead of the control panel...
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...-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for a free introductory membership as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use ...have a modem, the fastest way to reach the Epson America Forum. If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe Your own user ID and ...
...-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for a free introductory membership as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use ...have a modem, the fastest way to reach the Epson America Forum. If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe Your own user ID and ...
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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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Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with A4 size paper Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility, that allows direct selection of fonts Support of operation you have come to four copies A convenient control panel that let you make printer settings quickly and...
Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer combines a compact design and high performance with A4 size paper Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility, that allows direct selection of fonts Support of operation you have come to four copies A convenient control panel that let you make printer settings quickly and...
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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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer.
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... system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Insert the EPSON driver disk into your system, run the Windows setup program as the Printer Model and click Continue. Select LQ-2170 as described in the documentation that presents a list of the printer's features. Your software probably provides an installation or setup...
... system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Insert the EPSON driver disk into your system, run the Windows setup program as the Printer Model and click Continue. Select LQ-2170 as described in the documentation that presents a list of the printer's features. Your software probably provides an installation or setup...
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...). Be sure to the paper size you select. 6. Click the Setup button in the printer from the Paper Size list. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Orientation The direction of the paper loaded in dots per inch (dpi...size in the list, use the arrows on the screen changes according to check the following: Resolution The printing resolution in the printer. Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you desire. 7. If you have loaded in the Print Setup menu. 4. Select the resolution you...
...). Be sure to the paper size you select. 6. Click the Setup button in the printer from the Paper Size list. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Orientation The direction of the paper loaded in dots per inch (dpi...size in the list, use the arrows on the screen changes according to check the following: Resolution The printing resolution in the printer. Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you desire. 7. If you have loaded in the Print Setup menu. 4. Select the resolution you...
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... DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. 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. If your printer driver is not available, select the first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer is an update. you...
... DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. 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. If your printer driver is not available, select the first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer is an update. you...
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...use for that item is indicated by the Tear Off/Bin and Pause lights. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to save your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change their settings. Press the Font button to print out the instruction. Press the Pitch button until the ... through the Default Setting mode. Selecting items and changing settings Follow the steps below to select items and change a default setting from the printer's control panel through your selection. 3. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pitch button while turning on the next page. 1. Using the...
...use for that item is indicated by the Tear Off/Bin and Pause lights. Press the Tear Off/Bin button to save your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change their settings. Press the Font button to print out the instruction. Press the Pitch button until the ... through the Default Setting mode. Selecting items and changing settings Follow the steps below to select items and change a default setting from the printer's control panel through your selection. 3. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pitch button while turning on the next page. 1. Using the...
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...-d adjustment, 3-17 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, connecting, 1-13-14 Cards... feeders, 4-2-7 double bin, 4-6 high capacity, 4-2-5 problems, 6-7-11 second bin, 4-2-7 switching to or from cut -sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers. For information on specific commands, see the Appendix. See Printer drivers Index IN-1
...-d adjustment, 3-17 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, connecting, 1-13-14 Cards... feeders, 4-2-7 double bin, 4-6 high capacity, 4-2-5 problems, 6-7-11 second bin, 4-2-7 switching to or from cut -sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers. For information on specific commands, see the Appendix. See Printer drivers Index IN-1
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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