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...Press the Tear Off (Font) button. The printer prints instructions for selecting the language. Press the Tear Off (Font) button to load a new sheet of all the current settings. 5. Your new settings remain in bold) and options you want. 4. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in inches: ...For more information, see the one you want to scroll through your application software or printer driver, you may need to print a list of paper each time the printer ejects a printed page. 1. Press the LF/FF button to restore all correct, ...
...Press the Tear Off (Font) button. The printer prints instructions for selecting the language. Press the Tear Off (Font) button to load a new sheet of all the current settings. 5. Your new settings remain in bold) and options you want. 4. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in inches: ...For more information, see the one you want to scroll through your application software or printer driver, you may need to print a list of paper each time the printer ejects a printed page. 1. Press the LF/FF button to restore all correct, ...
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... pages of alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment in your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to correct this problem. If paper remains in the printer, tear off . Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the ... . It enters the bidirectional adjustment mode, then prints instructions and the first set of the printer to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 Printing a Self Test If you are saved automatically. To run the test using...
... pages of alignment patterns and select the pattern with the best alignment in your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to correct this problem. If paper remains in the printer, tear off . Make sure the Paper Out light is not flashing and the ... . It enters the bidirectional adjustment mode, then prints instructions and the first set of the printer to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 Printing a Self Test If you are saved automatically. To run the test using...
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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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... 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 Status Monitor 3 59...
... 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 Status Monitor 3 59...
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... load various types of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction About This Manual This manual provides detailed information about your printer contains the printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design.
... load various types of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction About This Manual This manual provides detailed information about your printer contains the printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design.
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... your Windows software applications to ESC/P. Using the Printer Software 33 Status Monitor 3 lets you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver allows your computer to control the printer and enables your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you...
... your Windows software applications to ESC/P. Using the Printer Software 33 Status Monitor 3 lets you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. The printer driver allows your computer to control the printer and enables your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you...
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..."From the Start menu" on page 34 for more information. Accessing the Printer Driver You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu: ❏ When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application...are correct for more information. ❏ When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make sure they are using. From Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the File menu of your document. See "From Windows ...
..."From the Start menu" on page 34 for more information. Accessing the Printer Driver You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu: ❏ When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application...are correct for more information. ❏ When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make sure they are using. From Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the File menu of your document. See "From Windows ...
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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. 2. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. 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
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. 2. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. 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
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For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1.
For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1.
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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. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. Using the Printer Software 37 In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences.
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. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. Using the Printer Software 37 In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences.
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Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. Set Hi-speed to On to Off selects unidirectional printing mode, which is the default setting, or select another dithering pattern for the kind ... option set the brightness and contrast, input the RGB gamma, or make your printout lighter or darker. For details, click the Help button in the printer. Halftone Setup.../ Halftone Color Adjustment... If your printout will be. Resolution/ Graphics Resolution Select the printing resolution you want . The higher the resolution you ...
Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. Set Hi-speed to On to Off selects unidirectional printing mode, which is the default setting, or select another dithering pattern for the kind ... option set the brightness and contrast, input the RGB gamma, or make your printout lighter or darker. For details, click the Help button in the printer. Halftone Setup.../ Halftone Color Adjustment... If your printout will be. Resolution/ Graphics Resolution Select the printing resolution you want . The higher the resolution you ...
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... Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to monitor your printer's status, alerts you install the printer driver (as described in the User's Guide). It is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port...
... Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to monitor your printer's status, alerts you install the printer driver (as described in the User's Guide). It is available when: ❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port...
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Open the printer driver and select the Utility menu. 2. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up Status Monitor 3: 1. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software
Open the printer driver and select the Utility menu. 2. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up Status Monitor 3: 1. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software
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... or XP: see page 52. ❏ Windows NT 4.0: see page 55. Follow the instructions on page 49 to install the printer driver on the client computers by accessing the shared printer on a network. In Windows XP, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. Using the...
... or XP: see page 52. ❏ Windows NT 4.0: see page 55. Follow the instructions on page 49 to install the printer driver on the client computers by accessing the shared printer on a network. In Windows XP, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. Using the...
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... connected to install both the printer driver and Status Monitor 3 on a standard network system using the server (Microsoft workgroup). Click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Windows 98 or Me Follow these steps to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from the CD-ROM. Note...: You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop....
... connected to install both the printer driver and Status Monitor 3 on a standard network system using the server (Microsoft workgroup). Click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Windows 98 or Me Follow these steps to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from the CD-ROM. Note...: You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop....
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...Note: The name of the shared printer. If the printer driver was installed on -screen instructions. Click the computer or server that is connected to the next step. Then click OK. Using the Printer Software 51 Check the name of the shared printer, and select whether to use it... If the operating system on the printer server is Windows 98 or Me, go to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on the printer server is connected to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when you 're not sure about the shared printer's name, ask the network administrator...
...Note: The name of the shared printer. If the printer driver was installed on -screen instructions. Click the computer or server that is connected to the next step. Then click OK. Using the Printer Software 51 Check the name of the shared printer, and select whether to use it... If the operating system on the printer server is Windows 98 or Me, go to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on the printer server is connected to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when you 're not sure about the shared printer's name, ask the network administrator...
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... up clients in the Printer Tasks menu and click Next. 52 Using the Printer Software Note: You can change the shared printer's name so that it appears only on the client computer. For Windows 2000 clients, click Start > Settings > Printers. For Windows XP, click Add a printer in Windows 2000 or XP.... For Windows XP Professional clients, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. Note: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights, even if you are...
... up clients in the Printer Tasks menu and click Next. 52 Using the Printer Software Note: You can change the shared printer's name so that it appears only on the client computer. For Windows 2000 clients, click Start > Settings > Printers. For Windows XP, click Add a printer in Windows 2000 or XP.... For Windows XP Professional clients, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. Note: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights, even if you are...
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...computer or server that is Windows 98, Me, or NT, you need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system on the printer server is Windows 2000 or XP, go to the next step. ❏ If the operating system on... need to install the printer driver from the CD-ROM. See page 57. 54 Using the Printer Software Then click Next. Note: ❏ The name of the shared printer, ask the network administrator. ❏ If the printer driver was installed on the printer server is connected to the shared printer. Click the icon of...
...computer or server that is Windows 98, Me, or NT, you need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system on the printer server is Windows 2000 or XP, go to the next step. ❏ If the operating system on... need to install the printer driver from the CD-ROM. See page 57. 54 Using the Printer Software Then click Next. Note: ❏ The name of the shared printer, ask the network administrator. ❏ If the printer driver was installed on the printer server is connected to the shared printer. Click the icon of...
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..., then click Next. For Windows XP, if another driver is already installed, select whether to set up Windows NT 4.0 clients. Check the settings, then click Finish. . Note: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights, even if ...you are not the Administrator. 1. 6. Using the Printer Software 55 Windows NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 7. Double-click...
..., then click Next. For Windows XP, if another driver is already installed, select whether to set up Windows NT 4.0 clients. Check the settings, then click Finish. . Note: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights, even if ...you are not the Administrator. 1. 6. Using the Printer Software 55 Windows NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 7. Double-click...
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...or queue name. ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is Windows NT, go to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on the printer server is connected to the shared printer and the name of the computer or server that is ...not Windows NT, go to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system...
...or queue name. ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is Windows NT, go to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on the printer server is connected to the shared printer and the name of the computer or server that is ...not Windows NT, go to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system...