Product Information Guide
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Epson LX-300+II Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Emulation Interfaces 9-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi High-speed draft condensed 321 cps at 17 cpi 300...inches/second (76 mm/second) Intermittent 63ms/line at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. ...8750) Ribbon life: 3 million characters Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 2 - Epson LX-300+II 7/06
Epson LX-300+II Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Emulation Interfaces 9-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi High-speed draft condensed 321 cps at 17 cpi 300...inches/second (76 mm/second) Intermittent 63ms/line at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. ...8750) Ribbon life: 3 million characters Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 2 - Epson LX-300+II 7/06
Reference Guide
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Chapter 5 Options and Consumables Cut-sheet Feeder 98 Optional Tractor 102 Roll Paper Holder 104 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 105 Chapter 6 Product Information Printer Parts 109 Specifications 111 Mechanical 111 Electronic 113 Electrical 115 Environmental 115 Paper 115 Printable area 119 Paper alignment 121 Command Lists 122 EPSON ESC/P control codes 122 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes 123 Standards and approvals 125 Safety approvals 125 CE marking 125 Index 126 5
Chapter 5 Options and Consumables Cut-sheet Feeder 98 Optional Tractor 102 Roll Paper Holder 104 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 105 Chapter 6 Product Information Printer Parts 109 Specifications 111 Mechanical 111 Electronic 113 Electrical 115 Environmental 115 Paper 115 Printable area 119 Paper alignment 121 Command Lists 122 EPSON ESC/P control codes 122 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes 123 Standards and approvals 125 Safety approvals 125 CE marking 125 Index 126 5
Reference Guide
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... will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. ❏ Do not place the printer on the printer's label. Use of another cord may result in the printer's cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated... cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and other damage. ❏ If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ...
... will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. ❏ Do not place the printer on the printer's label. Use of another cord may result in the printer's cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated... cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and other damage. ❏ If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. ...
Reference Guide
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... only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. 10 Introduction ii. When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in performance. ❏ Do not use aerosol blowers which contain...
... only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. 10 Introduction ii. When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in performance. ❏ Do not use aerosol blowers which contain...
Reference Guide
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... change it, even if you turn off the printer. (If you want to restore the printer's default tear-off position, press the Pause button to the correct position. Note: Your tear-off the printed pages. See page 73 for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on page 29. See "Printing on Special Paper...
... change it, even if you turn off the printer. (If you want to restore the printer's default tear-off position, press the Pause button to the correct position. Note: Your tear-off the printed pages. See page 73 for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on page 29. See "Printing on Special Paper...
Reference Guide
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If this happens, raise the paper guide. For information on the printable area of the paper. Keep the following tips in the printer between jobs; Paper Handling 31 Labels To print on labels, you load ordinary continuous paper. See "Printing with the pull tractor" on page 17 for ... when you resume printing. For multipart forms, you should not print any closer than 0.5 inch (13 mm) from either side of envelopes, see the paper specifications on page 115. they curl around the platen and may not align with sprocket holes designed for tractor use. ❏ If you need to adjust...
If this happens, raise the paper guide. For information on the printable area of the paper. Keep the following tips in the printer between jobs; Paper Handling 31 Labels To print on labels, you load ordinary continuous paper. See "Printing with the pull tractor" on page 17 for ... when you resume printing. For multipart forms, you should not print any closer than 0.5 inch (13 mm) from either side of envelopes, see the paper specifications on page 115. they curl around the platen and may not align with sprocket holes designed for tractor use. ❏ If you need to adjust...
Reference Guide
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...again. Cause What to do The voltage ratings of your dealer immediately. printer and computer specifications. For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Printers and Faxes). Check that the software is printed. For Windows 98, ...printer or computer. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of the printer and electrical outlet may not be installed properly. The printer port may not match. The interface cable may not be set correctly. Cause What to an electrical outlet. Right-click the LX-300+II printer...
...again. Cause What to do The voltage ratings of your dealer immediately. printer and computer specifications. For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Printers and Faxes). Check that the software is printed. For Windows 98, ...printer or computer. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of the printer and electrical outlet may not be installed properly. The printer port may not match. The interface cable may not be set correctly. Cause What to an electrical outlet. Right-click the LX-300+II printer...
Reference Guide
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...-paper position. Cause What to do The paper may have come Reattach the paper to the tractor. See the paper specifications on page 115. See the paper specifications on page 115. off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Paper feeding is crooked or the...
...-paper position. Cause What to do The paper may have come Reattach the paper to the tractor. See the paper specifications on page 115. See the paper specifications on page 115. off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Paper feeding is crooked or the...
Reference Guide
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... on each other object. Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Cause What to do The page may be too long. The printer cover may be incorrect. Also make sure the sprockets are locked and their covers are within the specified ranges. See page 115. 86 ... positions may not align with each side of paper and eject the page from the printer. When you use sidecrimped multipart forms, the copies may be the wrong size or thickness for continuous paper specifications. Tear off the fresh supply of the paper are misaligned. Raise the paper guide ...
... on each other object. Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Cause What to do The page may be too long. The printer cover may be incorrect. Also make sure the sprockets are locked and their covers are within the specified ranges. See page 115. 86 ... positions may not align with each side of paper and eject the page from the printer. When you use sidecrimped multipart forms, the copies may be the wrong size or thickness for continuous paper specifications. Tear off the fresh supply of the paper are misaligned. Raise the paper guide ...
Reference Guide
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... more sheets feed at one time. The paper may have fanned the stack of your printer and cutsheet feeder. Remove some sheets. many sheets in crooked. Make sure your paper meets the requirements of paper for paper specifications. Use only new, clean sheets of printing has spread to match the width of...
... more sheets feed at one time. The paper may have fanned the stack of your printer and cutsheet feeder. Remove some sheets. many sheets in crooked. Make sure your paper meets the requirements of paper for paper specifications. Use only new, clean sheets of printing has spread to match the width of...
Reference Guide
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Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 cpi 337 cps at 15 cpi High speed draft 321 cps at 17 cpi condensed 300 cps at 20 cpi Draft 225 cps at 10 cpi...
Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 cpi 337 cps at 15 cpi High speed draft 321 cps at 17 cpi condensed 300 cps at 20 cpi Draft 225 cps at 10 cpi...
Reference Guide
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... to 39 Character sets, international, 114 table, 68, 71, 114 Cleaning printer, 74 to 75 Clearing paper jam, 93 to 94 Client computers, 49 to 56 Continuous paper loading, 11 to 14, 19 to 21 printing on, 11 to 26 specifications, 117 Control codes, 122 to 124 Control panel, 109 buttons, 63... Default Setting mode, 67 to 73 Default settings changing, 67 to 73 restoring, 73 E Edge guides, 109 Electronic specifications, 113 to 114 Envelopes, 29 to 30, 32, 117 Environmental specifications, 115 EPSON, help, 96 to 97 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59 to 61 Error lights, 77 to 78 ESC/P, 33, 122...
... to 39 Character sets, international, 114 table, 68, 71, 114 Cleaning printer, 74 to 75 Clearing paper jam, 93 to 94 Client computers, 49 to 56 Continuous paper loading, 11 to 14, 19 to 21 printing on, 11 to 26 specifications, 117 Control codes, 122 to 124 Control panel, 109 buttons, 63... Default Setting mode, 67 to 73 Default settings changing, 67 to 73 restoring, 73 E Edge guides, 109 Electronic specifications, 113 to 114 Envelopes, 29 to 30, 32, 117 Environmental specifications, 115 EPSON, help, 96 to 97 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59 to 61 Error lights, 77 to 78 ESC/P, 33, 122...
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H Help, EPSON, 96 to 97 High speed draft, 67, 70 Hot parts caution symbol, 7 I I/F mode, 67, 70 IBM character ...on the push tractor, 11 to 14 problems, 84 to 87 release lever, 12, 17, 27, 109 single sheets, 26 to 28 specifications, 115 to 121 supports, 109 tension unit, 17, 110 thickness lever, 29 to 30, 110 Parallel I/F mode, 67, 71 interface,...Print direction, 67, 69 Printer cleaning, 74 to 75 cover, 109 parts, 109 to 110 server, 45 to 49 sharing, 45 to 58 specifications, 111 to 124 transporting, 75 to 76 Printer driver accessing, 34 to 37 settings, 38 to 39 Printer software uninstalling, 59 to...
H Help, EPSON, 96 to 97 High speed draft, 67, 70 Hot parts caution symbol, 7 I I/F mode, 67, 70 IBM character ...on the push tractor, 11 to 14 problems, 84 to 87 release lever, 12, 17, 27, 109 single sheets, 26 to 28 specifications, 115 to 121 supports, 109 tension unit, 17, 110 thickness lever, 29 to 30, 110 Parallel I/F mode, 67, 71 interface,...Print direction, 67, 69 Printer cleaning, 74 to 75 cover, 109 parts, 109 to 110 server, 45 to 49 sharing, 45 to 58 specifications, 111 to 124 transporting, 75 to 76 Printer driver accessing, 34 to 37 settings, 38 to 39 Printer software uninstalling, 59 to...
Reference Guide
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..., 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions, 7 to 10 Self test, 94 to 95 Serial interface, 67, 70, 110 Server, printer, 45 to 49 Sharing printer, 45 to 58 Single-bin cut-sheet feeder, 98 to 101, 112 Single sheets loading..., 67 to 68, 84 Software setting, 67, 69 Special paper, printing on, 29 to 32 Specifications control codes, 122 to 124 electrical, 115 electronic, 113 to 114 environmental, 115 mechanical, 111 to 112 paper, 115 to 121 printer, 111 to 124 standards and approvals, 125 Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59...
..., 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions, 7 to 10 Self test, 94 to 95 Serial interface, 67, 70, 110 Server, printer, 45 to 49 Sharing printer, 45 to 58 Single-bin cut-sheet feeder, 98 to 101, 112 Single sheets loading..., 67 to 68, 84 Software setting, 67, 69 Special paper, printing on, 29 to 32 Specifications control codes, 122 to 124 electrical, 115 electronic, 113 to 114 environmental, 115 mechanical, 111 to 112 paper, 115 to 121 printer, 111 to 124 standards and approvals, 125 Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59...
User's Guide
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... online Reference Guide (which you'll copy to your printer's capabilities. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder...
... online Reference Guide (which you'll copy to your printer's capabilities. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder...
User's Guide
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... is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the operating instructions. If this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, if liquid ... cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can...
... is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the operating instructions. If this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, if liquid ... cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can...
User's Guide
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...DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to jurisdiction. To find the... Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you , visit http://support.epson.com. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012. 50 Product Information You...
...DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to jurisdiction. To find the... Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you , visit http://support.epson.com. Box 93012, Long Beach, CA 90809-3012. 50 Product Information You...