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sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales). Epson LX-300+II LX-300+II Parts Printer cover Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide User Replaceable Parts User replaceable part Knob Logo plate Paper supports Paper eject assembly Printer cover assembly Sheet guide assembly Reference number 106 120 180 570... lever (gap) Parallel interface USB interface Tractor USB cable holder Power switch Power cord Options You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Additional Tractor Unit (C800301) Used in your printer. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766...
sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales). Epson LX-300+II LX-300+II Parts Printer cover Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide User Replaceable Parts User replaceable part Knob Logo plate Paper supports Paper eject assembly Printer cover assembly Sheet guide assembly Reference number 106 120 180 570... lever (gap) Parallel interface USB interface Tractor USB cable holder Power switch Power cord Options You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Additional Tractor Unit (C800301) Used in your printer. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766...
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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 cps at 20...) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for control codes) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE-1284 nibble mode support, one EIA-232D serial interface, and one USB (ver 1.1) interface Paper feed methods Paper...
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 cps at 20...) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for control codes) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE-1284 nibble mode support, one EIA-232D serial interface, and one USB (ver 1.1) interface Paper feed methods Paper...
Reference Guide
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... computer via the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port, and ❏ Your system is configured to set Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is installed when you when printer errors occur, and...printer, be monitored on the printer server. Using the Printer Software 41 Click this button. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 42 and "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 45. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you install the printer...
... computer via the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port, and ❏ Your system is configured to set Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is installed when you when printer errors occur, and...printer, be monitored on the printer server. Using the Printer Software 41 Click this button. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 42 and "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 45. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you install the printer...
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... 17 On, Off On, Off On, Off Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P, IBM 2380 Plus On, Off On, Off Auto, Parallel, Serial, USB 10 seconds, 30 seconds 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300 BPS None, Odd, Even, Ignore 8 bit, 7 bit On, Off Auto, Off Using the Control Panel 67 Changing the... Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. Settings Page length for tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear off Auto line feed Print direction Software 0 slash High speed draft I/F mode Auto I/F wait time Baud rate Parity Data length Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Options Length in...
... 17 On, Off On, Off On, Off Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P, IBM 2380 Plus On, Off On, Off Auto, Parallel, Serial, USB 10 seconds, 30 seconds 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300 BPS None, Odd, Even, Ignore 8 bit, 7 bit On, Off Auto, Off Using the Control Panel 67 Changing the... Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. Settings Page length for tractor Skip over perforation Auto tear off Auto line feed Print direction Software 0 slash High speed draft I/F mode Auto I/F wait time Baud rate Parity Data length Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Options Length in...
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...and software documentation for the interface mode, depending on which one is connected to only one computer, choose Parallel, Serial, or USB for the proper setting. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer receives data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is set... automatically switch between interfaces depending on the interface you use. High speed draft When you choose Off, the printer prints up to 300 cps (characters per second (bps). When you choose On for the proper setting. 70 Using the Control Panel Baud rate Use this ...
...and software documentation for the interface mode, depending on which one is connected to only one computer, choose Parallel, Serial, or USB for the proper setting. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer receives data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is set... automatically switch between interfaces depending on the interface you use. High speed draft When you choose Off, the printer prints up to 300 cps (characters per second (bps). When you choose On for the proper setting. 70 Using the Control Panel Baud rate Use this ...
User's Guide
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10. Connect the power cord to the printer and to your computer as shown on the following page. Connecting the Printer Attach the power cord and connect the printer to your computer using a USB, parallel, or serial interface cable, as follows: 1. Replace the printer cover and close it. Connect the printer to a grounded electrical outlet. 2. Setting Up the Printer 11
10. Connect the power cord to the printer and to your computer as shown on the following page. Connecting the Printer Attach the power cord and connect the printer to your computer using a USB, parallel, or serial interface cable, as follows: 1. Replace the printer cover and close it. Connect the printer to a grounded electrical outlet. 2. Setting Up the Printer 11
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Note: You can connect cables to the correct interface when it receives data. 12 Setting Up the Printer RS-232C (Serial) Connect firmly. USB Connect firmly and route the cable through the USB cable holder. Connect firmly and fasten. IEEE1284 (Parallel) Connect firmly and fasten the screw. the printer switches automatically to multiple interfaces simultaneously;
Note: You can connect cables to the correct interface when it receives data. 12 Setting Up the Printer RS-232C (Serial) Connect firmly. USB Connect firmly and route the cable through the USB cable holder. Connect firmly and fasten. IEEE1284 (Parallel) Connect firmly and fasten the screw. the printer switches automatically to multiple interfaces simultaneously;
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...through your Reference Guide. The table below lists the settings and available options. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you may sometimes need to change one or more of the printer's default settings from the printer's control panel using the Default Setting mode. Setting Page length for tractor Skip over perforation... 12, 14, 17 On, Off On, Off On, Off Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P, IBM 2380 On, Off On, Off Auto, Parallel, Serial, USB 10 seconds, 30 seconds 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300 BPS None, Odd, Even, Ignore 8 bit, 7 bit On, Off Auto, Off Italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, ...
...through your Reference Guide. The table below lists the settings and available options. Changing the Printer's Default Settings While you may sometimes need to change one or more of the printer's default settings from the printer's control panel using the Default Setting mode. Setting Page length for tractor Skip over perforation... 12, 14, 17 On, Off On, Off On, Off Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P, IBM 2380 On, Off On, Off Auto, Parallel, Serial, USB 10 seconds, 30 seconds 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300 BPS None, Odd, Even, Ignore 8 bit, 7 bit On, Off Auto, Off Italic, PC 437, PC 850, PC 860, ...