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...add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to the user. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and... are the property of their respective owners. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front ...
...add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to the user. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and... are the property of their respective owners. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front ...
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.... 4. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP); Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your User's Guide with the new information below . Printer Update Please update the information in the Printer Model window and click Continue. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Setting Up Your Software...
.... 4. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP); Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your User's Guide with the new information below . Printer Update Please update the information in the Printer Model window and click Continue. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Setting Up Your Software...
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... computer documentation for Windows 95 users Follow these steps 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.... Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 4. then turn on the printer first; In this case, click the Do not install a driver radio button; then click OK. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to perform a test print in step 11.) 2. Then...
... computer documentation for Windows 95 users Follow these steps 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.... Your computer begins loading Windows 95. 4. then turn on the printer first; In this case, click the Do not install a driver radio button; then click OK. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to perform a test print in step 11.) 2. Then...
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... 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 can type a unique name for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. Choose Yes in the Copy... use the printer as shown. Click the Next button. 11. At the next screen you assign. If you keep the model name as the default printer for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. Click OK. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk...
... 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 can type a unique name for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is the default setting.) 10. Choose Yes in the Copy... use the printer as shown. Click the Next button. 11. At the next screen you assign. If you keep the model name as the default printer for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. Click OK. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk...
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... click the Next button. 6. Click the Next button. 14. Click the Next button. 12. 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 using Windows 95, follow the directions that appears...
... click the Next button. 6. Click the Next button. 14. Click the Next button. 12. 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 using Windows 95, follow the directions that appears...
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... PRNSET, and press Enter, or to properly align your printout. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. EPSON Calibration is used to use the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. then press Enter...
... PRNSET, and press Enter, or to properly align your printout. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. EPSON Calibration is used to use the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. then press Enter...
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... be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not... installed and used in a particular installation. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites...
... be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not... installed and used in a particular installation. Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites...
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... at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Where to Get Help for United States Users EPSON provides customer support and service through the EPSON ConnectionSM at (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. sales only). iv EPSON also provides the following support services in locating your nearest Authorized...
... at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Where to Get Help for United States Users EPSON provides customer support and service through the EPSON ConnectionSM at (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. sales only). iv EPSON also provides the following support services in locating your nearest Authorized...
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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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...-Off 3-15 Using auto tear-off mode 3-16 Using the Tear Off/Bin button 3-17 Bi-d Adjustment 3-17 Barcode Printing 3-18 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet ...single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes 4-7 Pull Tractor 4-8 Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305] or C82306] serial interfacecard 4-14 xi
...-Off 3-15 Using auto tear-off mode 3-16 Using the Tear Off/Bin button 3-17 Bi-d Adjustment 3-17 Barcode Printing 3-18 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet ...single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes 4-7 Pull Tractor 4-8 Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305] or C82306] serial interfacecard 4-14 xi
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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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...possible, secure the cables to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at an angle of the printer stand. If you plan to a leg of more than 15 degrees from ...horizontal. If you plan to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. Setting Up the...
...possible, secure the cables to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at an angle of the printer stand. If you plan to a leg of more than 15 degrees from ...horizontal. If you plan to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. Setting Up the...
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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Lift the printer cover up and off. 2.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Lift the printer cover up and off. 2.
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Select LQ-2170 as described in the documentation that comes with the program. Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of printers. Microsoft Windows and all your Windows programs, such as ... OK. (This assumes that presents a list of the printer's features. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that drive A is open. 2. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your system, run the Windows setup program...
Select LQ-2170 as described in the documentation that comes with the program. Setting Up Your Software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of printers. Microsoft Windows and all your Windows programs, such as ... OK. (This assumes that presents a list of the printer's features. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that drive A is open. 2. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your system, run the Windows setup program...
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... 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. you to select from a list of printers to see if there is not available, .... If your printer is not included in the list, contact your printer driver is an update. Click Options to darker or lighter; Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. If your software manufacturer to install the printer driver. You ...
... 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. you to select from a list of printers to see if there is not available, .... If your printer is not included in the list, contact your printer driver is an update. Click Options to darker or lighter; Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. If your software manufacturer to install the printer driver. You ...
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... A: \ UTILITY if the diskette is completed automatically. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer Use this utility when the lines in drive A). 4. The installation is in your computer. Type INSTALL (space) [drive name] (space) [directory name] For example, type INSTALL C: EPREMOTE, and press Enter. Installing Epson Remote! Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your printout...
... A: \ UTILITY if the diskette is completed automatically. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer Use this utility when the lines in drive A). 4. The installation is in your computer. Type INSTALL (space) [drive name] (space) [directory name] For example, type INSTALL C: EPREMOTE, and press Enter. Installing Epson Remote! Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your printout...
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... to the single-sheet position. Using Single Sheets You can load single sheets from the top 1. Make sure the paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is installed in the front. Pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is open. Front push and front push/pull tractor...from either the top or front of paper from the front, rear, or bottom. Single-sheet position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed on single sheets of the printer. whether loaded from front, top, the optional cut-sheet feeders, or the roll paper holder.
... to the single-sheet position. Using Single Sheets You can load single sheets from the top 1. Make sure the paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is installed in the front. Pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is open. Front push and front push/pull tractor...from either the top or front of paper from the front, rear, or bottom. Single-sheet position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed on single sheets of the printer. whether loaded from front, top, the optional cut-sheet feeders, or the roll paper holder.
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... release lever correctly. You can print on continuous paper, you are using. To print on continuous paper from 101 to 406 mm (4 to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position. Using Continuous Paper The printer's paper-handling system allows you set the paper release lever to feed continuous paper.
... release lever correctly. You can print on continuous paper, you are using. To print on continuous paper from 101 to 406 mm (4 to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position. Using Continuous Paper The printer's paper-handling system allows you set the paper release lever to feed continuous paper.
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Paper Handling 2-9 Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use the removable tractor unit as either a front push tractor or a pull tractor; Note: The rear ... need to feed from its current position (top) by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while you lift it off . Changing tractor positions You can use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to remove it from the bottom without obstruction. Make sure the...
Paper Handling 2-9 Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use the removable tractor unit as either a front push tractor or a pull tractor; Note: The rear ... need to feed from its current position (top) by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while you lift it off . Changing tractor positions You can use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to remove it from the bottom without obstruction. Make sure the...
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...position, you need to ensure that it from its current position (front) by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Let it cool for the correct lever position. Note: Check the paper thickness lever position to ...remove it wasn't moved during pull tractor installation. Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off the printer. 3. this chapter-for a few minutes before touching it off the printer. 1. Paper Handling 2-11 Make sure the printer is turned on; Using the pull tractor position ...
...position, you need to ensure that it from its current position (front) by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Let it cool for the correct lever position. Note: Check the paper thickness lever position to ...remove it wasn't moved during pull tractor installation. Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off the printer. 3. this chapter-for a few minutes before touching it off the printer. 1. Paper Handling 2-11 Make sure the printer is turned on; Using the pull tractor position ...