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... Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of paper - Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. The following chart explains the...
... Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of paper - Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which prints with 360 dpi in a single pass of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. The following chart explains the...
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..., most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all built-in fonts in fonts. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers...
..., most EPSON impact printers. EPSON impact printers offers these types of built-in fonts: LL Bitmap fonts-available on all built-in fonts in fonts. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers...
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..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to the Printer Status Monitor. 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 ... Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default...
..., error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to the Printer Status Monitor. 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 ... Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for direct printer to each printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default...
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... the new information below . Select your floppy disk drive. 3. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Printer Update Please update the information in the Printer Model window and click Continue. Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP); The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for...
... the new information below . Select your floppy disk drive. 3. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nogano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Printer Update Please update the information in the Printer Model window and click Continue. Type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP); The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for...
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... the prompt. Note: The next time you turn on the screen. Turn off 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 paper is displayed on the computer. Do not select... buttons. then click OK. then turn on the printer first; See your printer and computer, if necessary. 3. If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen. 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 prompt. Note: The next time you turn on the screen. Turn off 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 paper is displayed on the computer. Do not select... buttons. then click OK. then turn on the printer first; See your printer and computer, if necessary. 3. If you do not see the New Hardware Found screen. Make sure your printer model name is used to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install ...
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... 10. We recommend that you assign. 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. If it did not print correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on... the screen. At the next screen you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 6. Insert the Windows printer ...
... 10. We recommend that you assign. 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. If it did not print correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on... the screen. At the next screen you inserted the disk in a disk drive. 8. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 6. Insert the Windows printer ...
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... if you want to print a test page. 15. Then click the Next button. 6. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Click the Next button. 14. 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, choose...
... if you want to print a test page. 15. Then click the Next button. 6. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Click the Next button. 14. 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, choose...
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...select. 7. On page 1-16, add the information below. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Select Settings; The diagram on the screen changes according to the orientation you have loaded in your User's Guide. Checking the printer driver settings If you are finished. 5 If you select. 6. Make ...other settings you wish, and click OK when you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the screen changes according to the paper size you don't see your printer icon. 4. The diagram on the Paper menu. Right-click...
...select. 7. On page 1-16, add the information below. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Select Settings; The diagram on the screen changes according to the orientation you have loaded in your User's Guide. Checking the printer driver settings If you are finished. 5 If you select. 6. Make ...other settings you wish, and click OK when you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the screen changes according to the paper size you don't see your printer icon. 4. The diagram on the Paper menu. Right-click...
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... or to the EPUTIL directory on the screen to the C drive. 2. Press Enter. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! C: EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. All the necessary files are copied to ...printer's default settings from your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. To use EPSON Remote! EPSON Calibration is used to change the current directory to use the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. In the screen that appears, select your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. and EPSON...
... or to the EPUTIL directory on the screen to the C drive. 2. Press Enter. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! C: EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. All the necessary files are copied to ...printer's default settings from your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. To use EPSON Remote! EPSON Calibration is used to change the current directory to use the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. In the screen that appears, select your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. and 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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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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...printer you can take full advantage of the printer's features. Microsoft Windows and all your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3" for Windows, and CorelDRAW!® If Windows is not already installed on your computer system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Select LQ-2170...all Windows programs If Microsoft® WindowsTM is installed on your system, run the Windows setup program as the Printer Model and click Continue. Make sure Windows is the diskette drive.) 5. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. ...
...printer you can take full advantage of the printer's features. Microsoft Windows and all your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3" for Windows, and CorelDRAW!® If Windows is not already installed on your computer system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Select LQ-2170...all Windows programs If Microsoft® WindowsTM is installed on your system, run the Windows setup program as the Printer Model and click Continue. Make sure Windows is the diskette drive.) 5. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. ...
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...Resolution The printing resolution in dots per inch (dpi). Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you have loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Be sure to ...select the appropriate settings: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Make...
...Resolution The printing resolution in dots per inch (dpi). Checking the printer driver settings Before you start printing, you have loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Be sure to ...select the appropriate settings: 1. In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon. 2. Make...
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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. you to select from a list of printers to darker or lighter; Using non- If your printer is not included in the list, contact your printer driver is an update. Windows 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. you to select from a list of printers to darker or lighter; Using non- If your printer is not included in the list, contact your printer driver is an update. Windows software...
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See Load/Eject button Envelopes, 2-29, 4-7 EPSON Calibration, 1-20 EPSON Remote!, 1-18-19 ESC /P 2, 1, A-18-30 F Feeders. See Windows Micro Adjust button, 3-4 Micro adjust feature, 3-13-14 Moving the printer, 5-2 Multipart forms, 2-27 N Non-Windows software, 1-17 0 Operate button, 3-4-5 Options, 2,4-2-14 IN-2 Index See LF..., 4-4 envelopes, 2-29 labels, 2-28 multipart form, 2-27 postcards, 2-29 single sheets, 2-3-7 Location for printer, 1-2-3 M Microsoft Windows. E Edge guides, 1-12-13, 2-4 front, 2-6 Eject. See Cut-sheet feeders, Tractor positions Feeding problems, 6-7-11 FF button.
See Load/Eject button Envelopes, 2-29, 4-7 EPSON Calibration, 1-20 EPSON Remote!, 1-18-19 ESC /P 2, 1, A-18-30 F Feeders. See Windows Micro Adjust button, 3-4 Micro adjust feature, 3-13-14 Moving the printer, 5-2 Multipart forms, 2-27 N Non-Windows software, 1-17 0 Operate button, 3-4-5 Options, 2,4-2-14 IN-2 Index See LF..., 4-4 envelopes, 2-29 labels, 2-28 multipart form, 2-27 postcards, 2-29 single sheets, 2-3-7 Location for printer, 1-2-3 M Microsoft Windows. E Edge guides, 1-12-13, 2-4 front, 2-6 Eject. See Cut-sheet feeders, Tractor positions Feeding problems, 6-7-11 FF button.
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... 2-27 postcards, 2-29 removing from top, 2-3-5 Skip-over-perforation, 3-11 Software DOS, 1-17-18 setting up, 1-15-16 Windows, 1-15-16 Special paper, 2-25-29 Specifications, A-1-39 Index IN-3 P Paper, continuous. See single-sheet paper special, 2-25..., 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...
... 2-27 postcards, 2-29 removing from top, 2-3-5 Skip-over-perforation, 3-11 Software DOS, 1-17-18 setting up, 1-15-16 Windows, 1-15-16 Special paper, 2-25-29 Specifications, A-1-39 Index IN-3 P Paper, continuous. See single-sheet paper special, 2-25..., 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...
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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