Product Information Guide
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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 cps at... 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 codes) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit parallel interface with ...
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 cps at... 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 codes) One standard bidirectional, 8-bit parallel interface with ...
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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...small, enclosed area, as photocopiers or air control systems that comes with the printer, make sure the total ampere of another cord may result in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the extension cord does not ..., and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of the power supply specifications in fire or electric shock. 8 Introduction Avoid using outlets on the printer's label. If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ The power cord should be placed to ...
...small, enclosed area, as photocopiers or air control systems that comes with the printer, make sure the total ampere of another cord may result in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the extension cord does not ..., and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of the power supply specifications in fire or electric shock. 8 Introduction Avoid using outlets on the printer's label. If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. ❏ The power cord should be placed to ...
Reference Guide
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iii. If liquid has entered the printer. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. iv. ii. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in this product. Doing so may cause fire. ❏ Adjust only those controls ...Introduction If the power cord or plug is damaged. 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 ...
iii. If liquid has entered the printer. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. iv. ii. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in this product. Doing so may cause fire. ❏ Adjust only those controls ...Introduction If the power cord or plug is damaged. 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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Tear off position, you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of paper one sheet at a time. ❏ To load a stack of single-sheet paper you set to the correct position. See page 73 for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on page 29. Before printing on Single...
Tear off position, you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of paper one sheet at a time. ❏ To load a stack of single-sheet paper you set to the correct position. See page 73 for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on page 29. Before printing on Single...
Reference Guide
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...labels, you must use continuous paper loaded on page 115. For information on the printable area of the paper. Keep the following tips in the printer between jobs; Paper Handling 31 ❏ If you need to adjust the loading position, use your application software, or change the loading position ... tractor use. 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 the pull tractor. they curl around the platen and may not align with the original. See "Printing with the pull tractor" on page 17...
...labels, you must use continuous paper loaded on page 115. For information on the printable area of the paper. Keep the following tips in the printer between jobs; Paper Handling 31 ❏ If you need to adjust the loading position, use your application software, or change the loading position ... tractor use. 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 the pull tractor. they curl around the platen and may not align with the original. See "Printing with the pull tractor" on page 17...
Reference Guide
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... may not match. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT 4.0, click Start > Settings > Printers. Right-click the LX-300+II printer icon and select Properties. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on briefly and then go off but nothing is installed ... may not be installed properly. For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Printers and Faxes). printer and computer specifications. Do not reconnect the power cord to do The software may not Check both the the printer or computer. Then, click the Ports or Details tab and select the appropriate...
... may not match. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT 4.0, click Start > Settings > Printers. Right-click the LX-300+II printer icon and select Properties. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on briefly and then go off but nothing is installed ... may not be installed properly. For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Printers and Faxes). printer and computer specifications. Do not reconnect the power cord to do The software may not Check both the the printer or computer. Then, click the Ports or Details tab and select the appropriate...
Reference Guide
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...paper may be in the wrong position. off the printer and pull out the paper. Make sure you're using the right type of paper. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 85 Cause What to eject the page. See the paper specifications on page 115. Continuous paper does not feed ...properly The tractor does not feed the paper. See the paper specifications on page 115. Turn off the tractor.
...paper may be in the wrong position. off the printer and pull out the paper. Make sure you're using the right type of paper. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 85 Cause What to eject the page. See the paper specifications on page 115. Continuous paper does not feed ...properly The tractor does not feed the paper. See the paper specifications on page 115. Turn off the tractor.
Reference Guide
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...locked and their covers are misaligned. within the specified length range. The printer cover may be incorrect. The holes on each other object. Your paper may be the wrong size or thickness for continuous paper specifications. Raise the paper guide to keep the printing position accurate. When you...page may be too long. Make sure the paper supply is within 3 feet (1 meter) of paper and eject the page from the printer. Close the printer cover. The edge guide positions may be opened. Make sure that is not obstructed by a cable or some other . The paper ...
...locked and their covers are misaligned. within the specified length range. The printer cover may be incorrect. The holes on each other object. Your paper may be the wrong size or thickness for continuous paper specifications. Raise the paper guide to keep the printing position accurate. When you...page may be too long. Make sure the paper supply is within 3 feet (1 meter) of paper and eject the page from the printer. Close the printer cover. The edge guide positions may be opened. Make sure that is not obstructed by a cable or some other . The paper ...
Reference Guide
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many sheets in crooked. Remove the paper, fan the stack to do You may have fanned the stack of paper for paper specifications. Cause What to separate the sheets, and reload it into the bin. Use only new, clean sheets of your paper. For example, your paper ...Position the paper guides to two pages. Make sure your paper may not be using the right type of paper before loading it in your printer and cutsheet feeder. Remove some sheets. Cause What to do The right and left paper guides are correct. 88 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cause What ...
many sheets in crooked. Remove the paper, fan the stack to do You may have fanned the stack of paper for paper specifications. Cause What to separate the sheets, and reload it into the bin. Use only new, clean sheets of your paper. For example, your paper ...Position the paper guides to two pages. Make sure your paper may not be using the right type of paper before loading it in your printer and cutsheet feeder. Remove some sheets. Cause What to do The right and left paper guides are correct. 88 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cause What ...
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...
Reference Guide
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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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...the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer's capabilities. Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your equipment. sales) or www.epson.ca... (Canadian sales). Introduction This manual covers the following in mind: Notes contain important information and useful tips about your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide (which you'll copy...
...the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your printer's capabilities. Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your equipment. sales) or www.epson.ca... (Canadian sales). Introduction This manual covers the following in mind: Notes contain important information and useful tips about your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide (which you'll copy...
User's Guide
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... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in a particular installation. FCC Compliance Statement for help. 46 Product Information If this guide, do not attempt to... service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following measures. ❏ Reorient ...
... B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in a particular installation. FCC Compliance Statement for help. 46 Product Information If this guide, do not attempt to... service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following measures. ❏ Reorient ...