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...the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 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...the chance of ordinary single-sheet paper. Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (C806371) Feeds up to use 8.5-inch roll paper in your printer. Or you to 50 sheets of paper ...
...the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). 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...the chance of ordinary single-sheet paper. Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Single-bin Cut-sheet Feeder (C806371) Feeds up to use 8.5-inch roll paper in your printer. Or you to 50 sheets of paper ...
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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 cpi Draft 225 cps at... 400 million strokes per wire Height Width Depth Weight 6.3 inches (160 mm) 14.4 inches (366 mm) 10.8 inches (275 mm) 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#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 cps at 20 cpi Draft 225 cps at... 400 million strokes per wire Height Width Depth Weight 6.3 inches (160 mm) 14.4 inches (366 mm) 10.8 inches (275 mm) 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life: 3 million characters Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 2 - Epson LX-300+II 7/06
Product Information Guide
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... the case. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in water. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Keep the printer cover in the push position. 5. unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer components as well as the holder may be...
... the case. Do not spray lubricants inside the printer. Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in water. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Keep the printer cover in the push position. 5. unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer components as well as the holder may be...
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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... been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before using the printer and follow all of your equipment. Introduction 7 c Cautions must be followed carefully to your printer. Hot parts caution symbol K This symbol is placed on the printer. For setup instructions and basic information, please see the User's Guide. Never touch... damage to avoid bodily injury. Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the print head and other parts to replace the ribbon cartridge. ❏ Chapter 6, "Product Information," contains technical information about the printer.
... been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before using the printer and follow all of your equipment. Introduction 7 c Cautions must be followed carefully to your printer. Hot parts caution symbol K This symbol is placed on the printer. For setup instructions and basic information, please see the User's Guide. Never touch... damage to avoid bodily injury. Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the print head and other parts to replace the ribbon cartridge. ❏ Chapter 6, "Product Information," contains technical information about the printer.
Reference Guide
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... ❏ Because labels are covered in damage requiring extensive repair by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge. Improper adjustment of other parts of the printer must be hot; otherwise, you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before touching it back on; Always press the Pause button... conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25°C) Humidity: 30 to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; Also, other controls may need to move the print head by a qualified technician. ❏ ...
... ❏ Because labels are covered in damage requiring extensive repair by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge. Improper adjustment of other parts of the printer must be hot; otherwise, you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before touching it back on; Always press the Pause button... conditions: Temperature: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25°C) Humidity: 30 to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; Also, other controls may need to move the print head by a qualified technician. ❏ ...
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... a few minutes before touching it using the original box and packing materials or equivalent packaging. w Warning: ❏ When transporting the printer, do not lift it . ❏ You need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper supports, and knob. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75 unsuitable lubricants can damage...
... a few minutes before touching it using the original box and packing materials or equivalent packaging. w Warning: ❏ When transporting the printer, do not lift it . ❏ You need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper supports, and knob. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75 unsuitable lubricants can damage...
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... them and pack them in their original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 6. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 7. Repack the printer and all the other items in the printer's original box. 4. Make sure the tractor that indicate errors (page 77) ❏ Problems and solutions (page ... jams (page 93) ❏ Printing a self test (page 94) ❏ Where to get help if you need assistance from Epson (page 96) 76 Maintenance and Troubleshooting It explains: ❏ How to read the control panel lights that comes with your printer is installed in this section.
... them and pack them in their original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 6. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 7. Repack the printer and all the other items in the printer's original box. 4. Make sure the tractor that indicate errors (page 77) ❏ Problems and solutions (page ... jams (page 93) ❏ Printing a self test (page 94) ❏ Where to get help if you need assistance from Epson (page 96) 76 Maintenance and Troubleshooting It explains: ❏ How to read the control panel lights that comes with your printer is installed in this section.
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... not print correctly, see "Where To Get Help" on page 105. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly or the ribbon may be jammed. Let the printer cool. The printer beeps five times and all the lights flash. If the problem persists, check for a paper jam ...single sheets and continuous paper, make sure the paper release lever is loaded. See "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 96. The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and stops printing abruptly. The printer may be worn out. If it is printing, but nothing is printed. Cause What to do...
... not print correctly, see "Where To Get Help" on page 105. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly or the ribbon may be jammed. Let the printer cool. The printer beeps five times and all the lights flash. If the problem persists, check for a paper jam ...single sheets and continuous paper, make sure the paper release lever is loaded. See "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 96. The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and stops printing abruptly. The printer may be worn out. If it is printing, but nothing is printed. Cause What to do...
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... See "Where To Get Help" on page 105. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. What to do Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on not be worn out. Stop printing and contact Epson to do The print head is missing in random positions. The printout is faint...printed characters are missing at the bottom. Dots are missing in the printout. Cause What to have the print head replaced. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on page 96. The print is faint. page 105. Cause What to do Either there is too much slack in the...
... See "Where To Get Help" on page 105. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. What to do Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on not be worn out. Stop printing and contact Epson to do The print head is missing in random positions. The printout is faint...printed characters are missing at the bottom. Dots are missing in the printout. Cause What to have the print head replaced. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described on page 96. The print is faint. page 105. Cause What to do Either there is too much slack in the...
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Then call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find the nearest reseller, call : ❏ U.S.: (562) 276-4322, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 97 Toll or long distance charges may apply. Or you can purchase ribbon cartridges and other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Purchase supplies and accessories You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales).
Then call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find the nearest reseller, call : ❏ U.S.: (562) 276-4322, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 97 Toll or long distance charges may apply. Or you can purchase ribbon cartridges and other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Purchase supplies and accessories You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales).
Reference Guide
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If the tractor is turned off. Make sure the printer is installed in the pull-tractor position, remove it and reinstall it in the single-sheet position. 98 Options and Consumables Follow these steps to...-tractor position. 3. Chapter 5 Options and Consumables The following options are available for your LX-300+II: ❏ Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806371) ❏ Additional tractor (C800301) ❏ Roll paper holder (#8310) ❏ Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Cut-sheet Feeder The optional single-bin cut -sheet feeder: 1. Remove the paper guide and open the printer cover. 2.
If the tractor is turned off. Make sure the printer is installed in the pull-tractor position, remove it and reinstall it in the single-sheet position. 98 Options and Consumables Follow these steps to...-tractor position. 3. Chapter 5 Options and Consumables The following options are available for your LX-300+II: ❏ Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806371) ❏ Additional tractor (C800301) ❏ Roll paper holder (#8310) ❏ Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Cut-sheet Feeder The optional single-bin cut -sheet feeder: 1. Remove the paper guide and open the printer cover. 2.
Reference Guide
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... that paper feeds from the bottom of the print head and other printer parts. They ensure proper operation and long life of the roll. Install the paper guide. Options and Consumables 105 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes faint, you feel resistance. 7. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your...
... that paper feeds from the bottom of the print head and other printer parts. They ensure proper operation and long life of the roll. Install the paper guide. Options and Consumables 105 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge When printing becomes faint, you feel resistance. 7. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your...
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... print head may be hot; let it . 3. w Warning: If you have just used ribbon cartridge from the ribbon so it to install. 106 Options and Consumables Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to slide it is turned off. Make sure the print head is in the ...direction of the printer. (If not, make sure it is not hot, then use your hand to remove it cool for a few minutes before replacing the ribbon cartridge. 2. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the middle of the arrow to...
... print head may be hot; let it . 3. w Warning: If you have just used ribbon cartridge from the ribbon so it to install. 106 Options and Consumables Open the printer cover to the upright position, then pull it up to slide it is turned off. Make sure the print head is in the ...direction of the printer. (If not, make sure it is not hot, then use your hand to remove it cool for a few minutes before replacing the ribbon cartridge. 2. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the middle of the arrow to...
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then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Options and Consumables 107 6. Use a pointed object, such as shown; Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer slots. 7.
then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Options and Consumables 107 6. Use a pointed object, such as shown; Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer slots. 7.
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Feeding method: Feeder: Paper feed speed: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: Acoustic noise: Friction feed (rear paper entry) Push tractor feed (rear paper entry) Push and Pull tractor feed (rear paper entry) Pull tractor feed (rear ... inches (159 mm) Width 14.4 inches (366 mm) Depth 10.8 inches (275 mm) (excluding the knob, paper release lever, etc.) Weight approx. 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life 3 million characters Approx. 49 db (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 112 Product Information
Feeding method: Feeder: Paper feed speed: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: Acoustic noise: Friction feed (rear paper entry) Push tractor feed (rear paper entry) Push and Pull tractor feed (rear paper entry) Pull tractor feed (rear ... inches (159 mm) Width 14.4 inches (366 mm) Depth 10.8 inches (275 mm) (excluding the knob, paper release lever, etc.) Weight approx. 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life 3 million characters Approx. 49 db (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 112 Product Information
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...installing, 18 printing with, 11, 17 to 21 Push tractor printing with, 11 to 16 removing, 17 to 18 R Resolution, 111 Restoring default settings, 73 Ribbon cartridge life, 112 location, 110 replacing, 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions,...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 to 61 Support, technical, 96 to 97 Switching paper ...
...installing, 18 printing with, 11, 17 to 21 Push tractor printing with, 11 to 16 removing, 17 to 18 R Resolution, 111 Restoring default settings, 73 Ribbon cartridge life, 112 location, 110 replacing, 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions,...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 to 61 Support, technical, 96 to 97 Switching paper ...
User's Guide
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...your documentation, please keep the following basic information to get you started using your printer. See the Reference Guide for more information. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Introduction This manual covers the following in mind: Notes .... Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you install the printer software). You can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from an Epson® authorized reseller. w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. sales) or www...
...your documentation, please keep the following basic information to get you started using your printer. See the Reference Guide for more information. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Introduction This manual covers the following in mind: Notes .... Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you install the printer software). You can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from an Epson® authorized reseller. w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. sales) or www...
User's Guide
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... may be more than is shown above. Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to ship the printer in the future. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Knob Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Paper supports USB cable holder Printer software Carefully remove all packing and protective materials in case you assemble...
... may be more than is shown above. Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to ship the printer in the future. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Knob Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Paper supports USB cable holder Printer software Carefully remove all packing and protective materials in case you assemble...
User's Guide
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To install the ribbon cartridge, you need to lock it straight off the printer. First flip the cover open all the way and then pull it in place. 5. Setting Up the Printer 9 4. Attach the paper supports. 6. Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the tabs on the printer. Then lift up the paper guide and push it into the printer slightly to remove the printer cover.
To install the ribbon cartridge, you need to lock it straight off the printer. First flip the cover open all the way and then pull it in place. 5. Setting Up the Printer 9 4. Attach the paper supports. 6. Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the tabs on the printer. Then lift up the paper guide and push it into the printer slightly to remove the printer cover.