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... (C806371) Feeds up to use 8.5-inch roll paper in combination with the other tractor, improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of ordinary single-sheet paper. 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...
... (C806371) Feeds up to use 8.5-inch roll paper in combination with the other tractor, improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of ordinary single-sheet paper. 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...
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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...Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Acoustic noise Friction (top paper entry) Push tractor (rear paper entry) Pull tractor (rear paper entry) Push and pull tractor (optional) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Continuous 3 inches/second (76 mm/second) ...
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...Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Acoustic noise Friction (top paper entry) Push tractor (rear paper entry) Pull tractor (rear paper entry) Push and pull tractor (optional) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Continuous 3 inches/second (76 mm/second) ...
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... inch (0.065 to 0.39 mm) Perforated edges (gathering area) up to 60% RH Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Epson LX-300+II Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V 220 to 240 ... EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024 Paper Use recycled paper, envelopes, and single-sheet multipart forms only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 30 to 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 3
... inch (0.065 to 0.39 mm) Perforated edges (gathering area) up to 60% RH Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Epson LX-300+II Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V 220 to 240 ... EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024 Paper Use recycled paper, envelopes, and single-sheet multipart forms only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 30 to 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 3
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...and below the perforation are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum paper width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left of the "0". Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If the paper size is substantially wider than this , the side margins will be... wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). 4 - If the paper size is substantially wider than this , the...
...and below the perforation are 0.51 inch (13 mm). The maximum paper width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). The maximum printable width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). B The minimum left of the "0". Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If the paper size is substantially wider than this , the side margins will be... wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). 4 - If the paper size is substantially wider than this , the...
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... off position. 4 Load/Eject button ❏ Loads a single sheet of paper. ❏ Ejects a single sheet of paper. ❏ Loads continuous paper from the printer's control panel.) ❏ Draft ❏ Roman ❏ Sans Serif ❏ Draft Condensed ❏ Roman Condensed ❏ Sans Serif Condensed 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 5 When held down for three seconds, turns on the control...
... off position. 4 Load/Eject button ❏ Loads a single sheet of paper. ❏ Ejects a single sheet of paper. ❏ Loads continuous paper from the printer's control panel.) ❏ Draft ❏ Roman ❏ Sans Serif ❏ Draft Condensed ❏ Roman Condensed ❏ Sans Serif Condensed 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 5 When held down for three seconds, turns on the control...
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...the current font selection. 3. f Paper Out - An unknown printer error has occurred. Paper is not fed to turn off edge. Wait a few minutes; n = on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use the... control panel to select a built-in the printer. Paper is overheated. You can identify many printer problems using the lights on the page. ...
...the current font selection. 3. f Paper Out - An unknown printer error has occurred. Paper is not fed to turn off edge. Wait a few minutes; n = on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use the... control panel to select a built-in the printer. Paper is overheated. You can identify many printer problems using the lights on the page. ...
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... position if you want to be able to switch between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply, or if you will feed in place. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 7 Make sure your continuous paper behind the printer. Push the lock lever back to lock it will be printing on the tractor by -sheet...
... position if you want to be able to switch between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply, or if you will feed in place. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 7 Make sure your continuous paper behind the printer. Push the lock lever back to lock it will be printing on the tractor by -sheet...
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... by using the Micro Adjust feature. Open the sprocket covers on the printer. 12. Follow the instructions on the Auto tear off your printed document. Epson LX-300+II 9. Turn on the tractor and remove the paper. this may cause a paper jam. The paper moves to tear off position and the Tear Off (Font) lights start flashing. Replace...
... by using the Micro Adjust feature. Open the sprocket covers on the printer. 12. Follow the instructions on the Auto tear off your printed document. Epson LX-300+II 9. Turn on the tractor and remove the paper. this may cause a paper jam. The paper moves to tear off position and the Tear Off (Font) lights start flashing. Replace...
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... your tractor is turned off the printer; Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the position marked 0 (under the paper now). 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 9 Turn off and skip to continuous paper, follow these steps: 1. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 3. Remove the paper tension unit by pulling the blue...
... your tractor is turned off the printer; Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the position marked 0 (under the paper now). 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 9 Turn off and skip to continuous paper, follow these steps: 1. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 3. Remove the paper tension unit by pulling the blue...
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... limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of -form position. 5. Replace the printer cover but do not lock it to lose the top-of -form position, press the Pause button to Off; Make sure your paper, but leave it click. 11. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II 8. Slide the...
... limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of -form position. 5. Replace the printer cover but do not lock it to lose the top-of -form position, press the Pause button to Off; Make sure your paper, but leave it click. 11. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II 8. Slide the...
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...printer. The printer advances the paper to adjust the tear-off position). If you make with the Micro Adjust feature. For instructions, see "Default Settings" on the Auto tear off mode and select the appropriate page length for instructions. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II..., adjust the top-of-form position in two ways: ❏ Manually, by pressing the printer's Tear Off (Font) button ❏ Automatically, by no more data. Epson LX-300+II Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it receives a full page...
...printer. The printer advances the paper to adjust the tear-off position). If you make with the Micro Adjust feature. For instructions, see "Default Settings" on the Auto tear off mode and select the appropriate page length for instructions. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II..., adjust the top-of-form position in two ways: ❏ Manually, by pressing the printer's Tear Off (Font) button ❏ Automatically, by no more data. Epson LX-300+II Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it receives a full page...
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... printing on multipart forms, thicker-than one page, the printer beeps three times after printing each page. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Lift up or remove the printer cover. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Single Sheets You can load single sheets of paper one sheet at a time. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it into the correct printing...
... printing on multipart forms, thicker-than one page, the printer beeps three times after printing each page. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Lift up or remove the printer cover. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Single Sheets You can load single sheets of paper one sheet at a time. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it into the correct printing...
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... labels are not wrinkled. ❏ If you print on envelopes. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 13 For multipart forms, you load single sheets. (See page 12.) Keep the following tips in mind: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to advance the remaining labels out of -form position as described... forms of paper before you need to the lever indicate the thickness setting. Follow these guidelines: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to five parts (one original plus four copies). See page 9 for your application software or change the top-of the printer. Epson LX-300+II 3. Envelopes...
... labels are not wrinkled. ❏ If you print on envelopes. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 13 For multipart forms, you load single sheets. (See page 12.) Keep the following tips in mind: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to advance the remaining labels out of -form position as described... forms of paper before you need to the lever indicate the thickness setting. Follow these guidelines: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to five parts (one original plus four copies). See page 9 for your application software or change the top-of the printer. Epson LX-300+II 3. Envelopes...
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... current language is indicated by which control panel lights are all correct, turn off the printer. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If you use single sheets, you want . 4. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is off Auto line feed Print direction Software 0 slash High speed draft I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Baud rate (bps) Parity...
... current language is indicated by which control panel lights are all correct, turn off the printer. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If you use single sheets, you want . 4. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is off Auto line feed Print direction Software 0 slash High speed draft I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Baud rate (bps) Parity...
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Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps: 1. If continuous paper is causing the problem. You can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 otherwise you select the best pattern in each time the printer... ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide. 1. If the self test ...
Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps: 1. If continuous paper is causing the problem. You can use the printer's bidirectional adjustment mode to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 otherwise you select the best pattern in each time the printer... ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide. 1. If the self test ...
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... need to remove the ribbon cartridge. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; If any paper loaded in water. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper supports, and knob. 4. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II 5. Keep the printer cover in place and flat on -screen Reference Guide Part number 4105348-00/CPD-21412 3101470-00...
... need to remove the ribbon cartridge. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; If any paper loaded in water. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper supports, and knob. 4. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II 5. Keep the printer cover in place and flat on -screen Reference Guide Part number 4105348-00/CPD-21412 3101470-00...
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Contents Introduction About 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 Adjusting the top-of-form...
Contents Introduction About 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 Adjusting the top-of-form...
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...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... Restoring the printer's default settings 73 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer 74 Transporting the Printer 75 Troubleshooting 76 Using the error indicators 77 Problems and solutions 79 Clearing a paper jam 93...
...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... Restoring the printer's default settings 73 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Printer 74 Transporting the Printer 75 Troubleshooting 76 Using the error indicators 77 Problems and solutions 79 Clearing a paper jam 93...
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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
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Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. The CD-ROM that came with one original and up to four copies), labels, single sheets, and envelopes. ❏ High-speed printing of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper paths to...
Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. The CD-ROM that came with one original and up to four copies), labels, single sheets, and envelopes. ❏ High-speed printing of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper paths to...