Product Information Guide
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...of the paper path. If the error recurs, contact your printed document at the perforation; Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use the control panel to select a built-in the printer. Make sure that the printer is not fed to turn off edge. Load paper in ...printer problems using the lights on the control panel indicate the font you change it off the Pause light. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Clear the paper jam. The letters ABC are on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use . Hold down the Pause button for several minutes; Error Indicators You can easily tear off the printed...
...of the paper path. If the error recurs, contact your printed document at the perforation; Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use the control panel to select a built-in the printer. Make sure that the printer is not fed to turn off edge. Load paper in ...printer problems using the lights on the control panel indicate the font you change it off the Pause light. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Clear the paper jam. The letters ABC are on or flashing, or the printer beeps, use . Hold down the Pause button for several minutes; Error Indicators You can easily tear off the printed...
Product Information Guide
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...inches (210 mm) wide. 1. If paper remains in the printer, press the LF/FF button to the problem. Turn off position. 4. Your selections are having printing problems, you can print the self test using a draft font, turn off . Printing a Self Test If you should clean it . 4. You...in the final set of characters). Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps: 1. Replace the printer cover and paper guide, and turn on the printer. It enters the bidirectional adjustment mode, then prints instructions and the first set of...
...inches (210 mm) wide. 1. If paper remains in the printer, press the LF/FF button to the problem. Turn off position. 4. Your selections are having printing problems, you can print the self test using a draft font, turn off . Printing a Self Test If you should clean it . 4. You...in the final set of characters). Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps: 1. Replace the printer cover and paper guide, and turn on the printer. It enters the bidirectional adjustment mode, then prints instructions and the first set of...
Reference Guide
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... Changing the Default Settings 67 Using Default Setting mode 72 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 Printing a self test 94 Where To Get Help 96 Internet support 96...
... Changing the Default Settings 67 Using Default Setting mode 72 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 Printing a self test 94 Where To Get Help 96 Internet support 96...
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Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms (with your printer: ❏ Chapter 1, "Paper Handling," explains how to load...
Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms (with your printer: ❏ Chapter 1, "Paper Handling," explains how to load...
Reference Guide
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... feature is fed. Parallel I/F bidirectional mode The parallel interface bidirectional transfer mode is used when this mode if you encounter connection problems when you are printing from Windows applications using the printer driver included in the software CD-ROM that vary depending on the country or language, so you can adjust its position...
... feature is fed. Parallel I/F bidirectional mode The parallel interface bidirectional transfer mode is used when this mode if you encounter connection problems when you are printing from Windows applications using the printer driver included in the software CD-ROM that vary depending on the country or language, so you can adjust its position...
Reference Guide
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... comes with your printer is installed in this section. If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 6. Troubleshooting You can solve most printing problems by checking for ...Problems and solutions (page 79) ❏ Clearing paper 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 4. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 7. If an additional pull tractor is not hot. Repack the printer...
... comes with your printer is installed in this section. If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 6. Troubleshooting You can solve most printing problems by checking for ...Problems and solutions (page 79) ❏ Clearing paper 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 4. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 7. If an additional pull tractor is not hot. Repack the printer...
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...lever to the correct position and press the Load/Eject button to resume printing. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Remove your paper and reload it. Load paper in the printer. No paper is currently in the selected paper source. Then set ...working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Panel light state n Pause n Paper Out n Pause Beep pattern - ••• ••• Problem Solution The printer is not loaded correctly. Press the Pause button to clear the paper from ...
...lever to the correct position and press the Load/Eject button to resume printing. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Remove your paper and reload it. Load paper in the printer. No paper is currently in the selected paper source. Then set ...working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Panel light state n Pause n Paper Out n Pause Beep pattern - ••• ••• Problem Solution The printer is not loaded correctly. Press the Pause button to clear the paper from ...
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...panel button when the corresponding function is not available. 78 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The print head is jammed in the printer. An unknown printer error has occurred. n = on the control panel Problem Solution Continuous paper is not fully ejected. then press the Load/Eject button. Then... press the Pause button to turn off the printed document at the perforation; Paper is overheated....
...panel button when the corresponding function is not available. 78 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The print head is jammed in the printer. An unknown printer error has occurred. n = on the control panel Problem Solution Continuous paper is not fully ejected. then press the Load/Eject button. Then... press the Pause button to turn off the printed document at the perforation; Paper is overheated....
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... or automatic timer, use a different outlet. If the self test does not work, see "Where To Get Help" on the printer. The printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format. If the electrical outlet is not being supplied The lights on the control panel do... computer, the application software, or the interface cable. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the outlet to isolate communication problems between the printer and computer. Plug another electrical device, such as a lamp, into the electrical outlet. Note: If you are an experienced user or...
... or automatic timer, use a different outlet. If the self test does not work, see "Where To Get Help" on the printer. The printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format. If the electrical outlet is not being supplied The lights on the control panel do... computer, the application software, or the interface cable. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the outlet to isolate communication problems between the printer and computer. Plug another electrical device, such as a lamp, into the electrical outlet. Note: If you are an experienced user or...
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...to print again. Load paper in the printer. The printer sounds like it still does not print correctly, see "Where To Get Help" on and the printer beeps three times. Cause What to do An error has occurred. Then try to do The paper or ribbon may be worn out. If the problem persists..., check for a paper jam or a ribbon jam. The printer may be jammed. If it is printing, but nothing is loaded. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly ...
...to print again. Load paper in the printer. The printer sounds like it still does not print correctly, see "Where To Get Help" on and the printer beeps three times. Cause What to do An error has occurred. Then try to do The paper or ribbon may be worn out. If the problem persists..., check for a paper jam or a ribbon jam. The printer may be jammed. If it is printing, but nothing is loaded. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly ...
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... knob to help feed the paper out. Printing a self test Running the printer's self test helps you may damage the printer or change the top-of the printer to clear paper jams only when the printer is a problem with the printer. See "Problems and solutions" on the platen. 94 Maintenance... and Troubleshooting otherwise, the print head prints directly on page 79 for possible...
... knob to help feed the paper out. Printing a self test Running the printer's self test helps you may damage the printer or change the top-of the printer to clear paper jams only when the printer is a problem with the printer. See "Problems and solutions" on the platen. 94 Maintenance... and Troubleshooting otherwise, the print head prints directly on page 79 for possible...
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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 table, ...93 to 94 loading, 11 to 32 loading on the pull tractor, 19 to 21 loading 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...Parallel I/F mode, 67, 71 interface, 67, 70, 110 Parity, 67, 70 Power cord, 110 Power supply problems, 79 to 80 Printable columns, 111 Print direction, 67, 69 Printer cleaning, 74 to 75 cover, 109 parts, 109 to 110 server, 45 to 49 sharing, 45 to 58 ...
H Help, EPSON, 96 to 97 High speed draft, 67, 70 Hot parts caution symbol, 7 I I/F mode, 67, 70 IBM character table, ...93 to 94 loading, 11 to 32 loading on the pull tractor, 19 to 21 loading 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...Parallel I/F mode, 67, 71 interface, 67, 70, 110 Parity, 67, 70 Power cord, 110 Power supply problems, 79 to 80 Printable columns, 111 Print direction, 67, 69 Printer cleaning, 74 to 75 cover, 109 parts, 109 to 110 server, 45 to 49 sharing, 45 to 58 ...
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... to 26 on single sheets, 26 to 28 on special paper, 29 to 32 problems, 80 to 84 self test, 94 to 95 Problems options, 87 to 89 paper handling, 84 to 87 power supply, 79 to 80 printing, 80 to 84 solving, 76 to 95 USB, 90 to 93 Pull tractor additional... 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, 26 to 28 printing, 26 to 28 specifications, 116 switching to, 16 Skip over perforation, 67 to 68...
... to 26 on single sheets, 26 to 28 on special paper, 29 to 32 problems, 80 to 84 self test, 94 to 95 Problems options, 87 to 89 paper handling, 84 to 87 power supply, 79 to 80 printing, 80 to 84 solving, 76 to 95 USB, 90 to 93 Pull tractor additional... 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, 26 to 28 printing, 26 to 28 specifications, 116 switching to, 16 Skip over perforation, 67 to 68...
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U Unidirectional (Uni-d) printing, 69 Uninstalling printer software, 59 to 61 USB device driver, 61 to 62 USB cable, 93 cable holder, 110 device driver, uninstalling, 61 to 62 interface, 67, 70, 110 problems, 90 to 93 Z Zero slash, 67, 69 Index 129
U Unidirectional (Uni-d) printing, 69 Uninstalling printer software, 59 to 61 USB device driver, 61 to 62 USB cable, 93 cable holder, 110 device driver, uninstalling, 61 to 62 interface, 67, 70, 110 problems, 90 to 93 Z Zero slash, 67, 69 Index 129
User's Guide
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... turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to resume printing. Press the Pause button to the position you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the printer. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to use. For more troubleshooting information...
... turn off the Pause light, if necessary. Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to resume printing. Press the Pause button to the position you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the printer. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to use. For more troubleshooting information...
User's Guide
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... standby position. n = on the control panel Problem Solution Continuous paper is not available. 40 Troubleshooting then press the Load/Eject button. If the error recurs, contact your dealer. The print head is jammed in the next section. A single sheet of beeps (five beeps) Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel...
... standby position. n = on the control panel Problem Solution Continuous paper is not available. 40 Troubleshooting then press the Load/Eject button. If the error recurs, contact your dealer. The print head is jammed in the next section. A single sheet of beeps (five beeps) Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel...
User's Guide
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... the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. Turn off the fresh supply at least 8.25 inches (210 mm) wide. If the self test results are having printing problems, you can run the printer's self test to use the knob on the printer. Use paper that is off... position. 4. Otherwise, you may be caused by your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be ...
... the self test does not print properly, there is a problem with the printer. Turn off the fresh supply at least 8.25 inches (210 mm) wide. If the self test results are having printing problems, you can run the printer's self test to use the knob on the printer. Use paper that is off... position. 4. Otherwise, you may be caused by your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be ...
User's Guide
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... you determine the source of your printing problem, but the draft self test prints faster.) After a few seconds, the printer begins printing the self test (a series of characters). Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the LF/FF button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. To run the test using the...
... you determine the source of your printing problem, but the draft self test prints faster.) After a few seconds, the printer begins printing the self test (a series of characters). Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the LF/FF button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer. To run the test using the...