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Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6 inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments 80 columns (at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for control ... cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. 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...
Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6 inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments 80 columns (at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for control ... cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. 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...
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.... Using the Tear Off button After the printer finishes printing your software. Press the LF/FF D button to feed the paper backward, or press the Load/Eject U button to the tear-off function in Default Setting mode. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 You can use the tear-off...
.... Using the Tear Off button After the printer finishes printing your software. Press the LF/FF D button to feed the paper backward, or press the Load/Eject U button to the tear-off function in Default Setting mode. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 You can use the tear-off...
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... printing position. Insert a sheet of special paper types, including multipart forms, labels, and envelopes. Printing past the edge of the printer. 3. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 See the Reference Guide for the type of paper one at the guide mark. Printing on Special Paper You can use the...to match the width of singlesheet paper, use the paper guide to load a single sheet: 1. To load a stack of your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Insert multipart forms in place at a time using . Follow these steps to load ...
... printing position. Insert a sheet of special paper types, including multipart forms, labels, and envelopes. Printing past the edge of the printer. 3. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 See the Reference Guide for the type of paper one at the guide mark. Printing on Special Paper You can use the...to match the width of singlesheet paper, use the paper guide to load a single sheet: 1. To load a stack of your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Insert multipart forms in place at a time using . Follow these steps to load ...
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... backing sheet and jam the printer. Follow these guidelines: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to temperature and humidity, use . Multipart forms You can use continuous paper loaded on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes designed for your application software or change the top-of ...correct position for labels, as single sheets, because the shiny backing causes the paper to advance the remaining labels out of the printer; Epson LX-300+II 3. The numbers next to select the appropriate paper thickness. Envelopes You can easily peel off the fresh supply at the top....
... backing sheet and jam the printer. Follow these guidelines: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to temperature and humidity, use . Multipart forms You can use continuous paper loaded on a continuous backing sheet with sprocket holes designed for your application software or change the top-of ...correct position for labels, as single sheets, because the shiny backing causes the paper to advance the remaining labels out of the printer; Epson LX-300+II 3. The numbers next to select the appropriate paper thickness. Envelopes You can easily peel off the fresh supply at the top....
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...the Tear Off (Font) button and then turn off the printer to restore all the factory default settings, turn off . 2. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If you use single sheets, you'll need to change them again or reset the printer's defaults. If the settings are on. (For English, only... to select the next setting you want . 4. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see the Reference Guide.) ) Settings Page length for tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software 0 slash High speed draft I/F (interface) mode...
...the Tear Off (Font) button and then turn off the printer to restore all the factory default settings, turn off . 2. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If you use single sheets, you'll need to change them again or reset the printer's defaults. If the settings are on. (For English, only... to select the next setting you want . 4. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see the Reference Guide.) ) Settings Page length for tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear-off Auto line feed Print direction Software 0 slash High speed draft I/F (interface) mode...
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... This Manual 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Safety Instructions 7 Hot parts caution symbol 7 When setting up the printer 8 When operating the printer 9 When handling paper 9 When maintaining the printer 10 Chapter 1 Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper 11 Printing with the push tractor 12 Printing with the pull tractor 17... Printing on Special Paper 29 Adjusting the paper thickness lever 29 Multipart forms 30 Labels 31 Envelopes 32 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Driver 34 From Windows applications 34 From the Start menu 36 Changing the...
... This Manual 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Safety Instructions 7 Hot parts caution symbol 7 When setting up the printer 8 When operating the printer 9 When handling paper 9 When maintaining the printer 10 Chapter 1 Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper 11 Printing with the push tractor 12 Printing with the pull tractor 17... Printing on Special Paper 29 Adjusting the paper thickness lever 29 Multipart forms 30 Labels 31 Envelopes 32 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Driver 34 From Windows applications 34 From the Start menu 36 Changing the...
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... EPSON Status Monitor 3 41 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 42 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 43 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 44 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 45 Setting up the printer server 45 Setting up the clients 49 Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM 57 Canceling Printing 58 Uninstalling the Printer Software 59 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON...
... EPSON Status Monitor 3 41 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 42 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 43 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 44 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 45 Setting up the printer server 45 Setting up the clients 49 Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM 57 Canceling Printing 58 Uninstalling the Printer Software 59 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON...
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... print using the printer software. ❏ Chapter 3, "Using the Control Panel," provides information about the control panel functions, including how to change the printer's default settings. ❏ Chapter 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," includes basic maintenance procedures and solutions to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high...
... print using the printer software. ❏ Chapter 3, "Using the Control Panel," provides information about the control panel functions, including how to change the printer's default settings. ❏ Chapter 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," includes basic maintenance procedures and solutions to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high...
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... the tear-off the printed document. Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position, you try to adjust it , even if you turn off feature to advance your software. ❏ If you want to restore the printer's default top-of -form position. If necessary, adjust the... top-of-form position in some software applications overrides the top-of-form position setting you can use the default ...
... the tear-off the printed document. Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position, you try to adjust it , even if you turn off feature to advance your software. ❏ If you want to restore the printer's default top-of -form position. If necessary, adjust the... top-of-form position in some software applications overrides the top-of-form position setting you can use the default ...
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... forms, labels, and envelopes. Lift up or remove the printer cover. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you 're using. Printing past the edge of...
... forms, labels, and envelopes. Lift up or remove the printer cover. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you 're using. Printing past the edge of...
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... mm) from either side of envelopes, see the paper specifications on page 22. ❏ When you use . Keep the following tips in the printer between jobs; Paper Handling 31 For information on the printable area of the paper. they curl around the platen and may not align with the... pull tractor. Do not print labels as described on page 115. ❏ If you need to adjust the loading position, use your application software, or change the loading position as single sheets, because the shiny backing causes the paper to temperature and humidity, use continuous paper loaded on ...
... mm) from either side of envelopes, see the paper specifications on page 22. ❏ When you use . Keep the following tips in the printer between jobs; Paper Handling 31 For information on the printable area of the paper. they curl around the platen and may not align with the... pull tractor. Do not print labels as described on page 115. ❏ If you need to adjust the loading position, use your application software, or change the loading position as single sheets, because the shiny backing causes the paper to temperature and humidity, use continuous paper loaded on ...
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... Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. It is automatically installed when you have installed the printer software on your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. Status Monitor 3 lets you with troubleshooting tips. Note: ❏ Before proceeding, make sure you install the printer driver. The printer...
... Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. It is automatically installed when you have installed the printer software on your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. Status Monitor 3 lets you with troubleshooting tips. Note: ❏ Before proceeding, make sure you install the printer driver. The printer...
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... page 36 for your document. See "From the Start menu" on page 34 for more information. ❏ When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to the application you make sure they are using. Accessing the...Start menu: ❏ When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you are correct for more information. Check your printer driver settings to access the printer driver from the File menu of your application. 34 Using the Printer Software From Windows applications Follow these steps to make apply...
... page 36 for your document. See "From the Start menu" on page 34 for more information. ❏ When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to the application you make sure they are using. Accessing the...Start menu: ❏ When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you are correct for more information. Check your printer driver settings to access the printer driver from the File menu of your application. 34 Using the Printer Software From Windows applications Follow these steps to make apply...
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To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears: Windows 98 or Me Windows 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 4. Using the Printer Software 35 See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. 2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (The button you may need to click a combination of the window. Make sure your application and you click depends on page 38 for more information.
To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears: Windows 98 or Me Windows 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 4. Using the Printer Software 35 See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. 2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (The button you may need to click a combination of the window. Make sure your application and you click depends on page 38 for more information.
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In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1.
In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1.
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To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences. Using the Printer Software 37 In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3.
To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences. Using the Printer Software 37 In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3.
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... the Help button in the list, see your printout lighter or darker. To let the printer determine the best halftone quality, use bidirectional printing, which is available in the printer. Note that not every setting is the default setting, or select another dithering pattern for ... Halftone Color Adjustment window appears. Setting Explanation Paper Size Select the paper size you want to use Auto Select. 38 Using the Printer Software Print Quality Select a print quality option from the Print quality list. Click this window. The higher the resolution you want . ...
... the Help button in the list, see your printout lighter or darker. To let the printer determine the best halftone quality, use bidirectional printing, which is available in the printer. Note that not every setting is the default setting, or select another dithering pattern for ... Halftone Color Adjustment window appears. Setting Explanation Paper Size Select the paper size you want to use Auto Select. 38 Using the Printer Software Print Quality Select a print quality option from the Print quality list. Click this window. The higher the resolution you want . ...
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... details on a single sheet of the copies. When you can select whether to collate the pages of paper. Using the Printer Software 39 Select Off when the printer uses the device fonts or On when it doesn't use EMF spooling. Select Enable or Disable for more fonts than one in... each table, see page 113. Setting Printer Font Setting Print Text as Graphics* Metafile Spooling* Paper Order* Pages Per Sheet* Copy Count* Advanced Printing Features* Print Optimizations* Explanation Select a...
... details on a single sheet of the copies. When you can select whether to collate the pages of paper. Using the Printer Software 39 Select Off when the printer uses the device fonts or On when it doesn't use EMF spooling. Select Enable or Disable for more fonts than one in... each table, see page 113. Setting Printer Font Setting Print Text as Graphics* Metafile Spooling* Paper Order* Pages Per Sheet* Copy Count* Advanced Printing Features* Print Optimizations* Explanation Select a...
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For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Select Server Properties from the file menu. 4. Click Save Form and then click OK. 40 Using the Printer Software For Windows 98 and Me: Click Custom or User Defined Size and enter the paper size ...in the Measurement fields. 6. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000 or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. Select Create a New Form. 5. Click the EPSON LX-300+II...
For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Select Server Properties from the file menu. 4. Click Save Form and then click OK. 40 Using the Printer Software For Windows 98 and Me: Click Custom or User Defined Size and enter the paper size ...in the Measurement fields. 6. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000 or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. Select Create a New Form. 5. Click the EPSON LX-300+II...
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... Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Click this button to monitor your printer's status, alerts you click this button. Using the Printer Software 41 When sharing the printer, be monitored on the printer server. It is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to...
... Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Click this button to monitor your printer's status, alerts you click this button. Using the Printer Software 41 When sharing the printer, be monitored on the printer server. It is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to...