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... Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Or you 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...
... Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Or you 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...
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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 ... can be selected 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 text and graphics printing. 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 ... can be selected 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 text and graphics printing. Epson LX-300+II 7/06
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... 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 V 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50... 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
... 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 V 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50... 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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C The minimum bottom margin is 10 inches (254 mm). The maximum paper width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II 7/06 The unprintable area is to 82 g/m2) Paper Alignment Printing starts at "0" on both sides Continuous paper with labels: bottom entry only Label size 0.... will be wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). If the paper size is 8 inches (203.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II Weight (not multipart) 14 to 22 lb (52 to 82 g/m2) Weight (1 multipart sheet) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 58 g/m2) Binding Spot-glued...
C The minimum bottom margin is 10 inches (254 mm). The maximum paper width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II 7/06 The unprintable area is to 82 g/m2) Paper Alignment Printing starts at "0" on both sides Continuous paper with labels: bottom entry only Label size 0.... will be wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). If the paper size is 8 inches (203.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II Weight (not multipart) 14 to 22 lb (52 to 82 g/m2) Weight (1 multipart sheet) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 58 g/m2) Binding Spot-glued...
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.... ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off positions. 5 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Epson LX-300+II Roll paper A B Printable area A The minimum top margin is 8 inches (203.2 mm). When held down for three seconds, turns on.... ❏ In Micro Adjust mode, adjusts the top-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
.... ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off positions. 5 Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Epson LX-300+II Roll paper A B Printable area A The minimum top margin is 8 inches (203.2 mm). When held down for three seconds, turns on.... ❏ In Micro Adjust mode, adjusts the top-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
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...is currently in the printer. Turn off the printed document at this position. Hold down the Pause button for several minutes; The paper is paused. Press the Pause button to eject the sheet. f Paper Out - An unknown printer error has occurred. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Paper from ...another paper source is not available. Load paper in the printer. Clear the paper jam. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of beeps (five...
...is currently in the printer. Turn off the printed document at this position. Hold down the Pause button for several minutes; The paper is paused. Press the Pause button to eject the sheet. f Paper Out - An unknown printer error has occurred. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Paper from ...another paper source is not available. Load paper in the printer. Clear the paper jam. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of beeps (five...
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...that require a precise print position. (See "Printing with the pull tractor" on page 9 for instructions.) Printing with the printer so it will be tearing off the printer. 2. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in either the push or pull position: ❏... will feed in straight. 7. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide, and pull the paper release lever forward to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place. Move the paper support so it in place. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 7 Slide the right sprocket to the...
...that require a precise print position. (See "Printing with the pull tractor" on page 9 for instructions.) Printing with the printer so it will be tearing off the printer. 2. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in either the push or pull position: ❏... will feed in straight. 7. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide, and pull the paper release lever forward to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place. Move the paper support so it in place. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 7 Slide the right sprocket to the...
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... the standby position. 3. this may damage the printer or cause it click. 2. Removing a printed document from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by using the Micro Adjust feature. See "Adjusting the tear-off your printed document before you print. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Turn on page 11. 3. Reverse feeding... If you feel it to the tear-off any printed sheets. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. 2. Epson LX-300+II 9. Replace the printer cover and close it begins printing automatically. 14. Always tear off your printed document.
... the standby position. 3. this may damage the printer or cause it click. 2. Removing a printed document from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by using the Micro Adjust feature. See "Adjusting the tear-off your printed document before you print. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Turn on page 11. 3. Reverse feeding... If you feel it to the tear-off any printed sheets. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. 2. Epson LX-300+II 9. Replace the printer cover and close it begins printing automatically. 14. Always tear off your printed document.
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...up . Move the paper release lever to continuous paper, follow these steps: 1. Epson LX-300+II To switch back to the continuous paper position. 3. Turn off and skip to step 6. 1. To remove the tractor from the printer. 7. Printing starts to pull it out of the position marked 0 (under ...the paper now). 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 9 Remove the paper tension unit by pulling the blue lock levers forward. 3. If your...
...up . Move the paper release lever to continuous paper, follow these steps: 1. Epson LX-300+II To switch back to the continuous paper position. 3. Turn off and skip to step 6. 1. To remove the tractor from the printer. 7. Printing starts to pull it out of the position marked 0 (under ...the paper now). 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 9 Remove the paper tension unit by pulling the blue lock levers forward. 3. If your...
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...the print head. 12. this may jam. (See page 14 for about three seconds. Turn on and paper is turned on the printer. 14. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Slide the right sprocket to adjust the top-ofform position; Turn the paper feed knob to lock the sprocket in the paper ...and push the blue lock lever to adjust the paper position. Hold down the Pause button for more information.) The printer has a minimum and a maximum topof-form position. Epson LX-300+II 8. Slide the left sprocket so its notches over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. You can ...
...the print head. 12. this may jam. (See page 14 for about three seconds. Turn on and paper is turned on the printer. 14. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Slide the right sprocket to adjust the top-ofform position; Turn the paper feed knob to lock the sprocket in the paper ...and push the blue lock lever to adjust the paper position. Hold down the Pause button for more information.) The printer has a minimum and a maximum topof-form position. Epson LX-300+II 8. Slide the left sprocket so its notches over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. You can ...
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... use the tear-off edge on , the printer automatically advances the paper to the next top-of-form position. Adjusting the tear-off position If your continuous paper to exit Micro Adjust mode. 6. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 If you try to the tear...-off edge, you can use the Micro Adjust feature to move the perforation to restore the printer's default top-of-form position, you can use the tear-off position: 1....
... use the tear-off edge on , the printer automatically advances the paper to the next top-of-form position. Adjusting the tear-off position If your continuous paper to exit Micro Adjust mode. 6. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 If you try to the tear...-off edge, you can use the Micro Adjust feature to move the perforation to restore the printer's default top-of-form position, you can use the tear-off position: 1....
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...on Special Paper You can damage the print head. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you 're using the printer's paper guide. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Single Sheets You can load single sheets of paper one at the guide mark. See "Printing on Special Paper" below .... position, as shown below . Turn off the printer. 2. Then adjust the right edge guide to the standby position. 2. The paper thickness lever is loaded in the paper guide, bound edge first and printable side down. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 You can use the optional cut-sheet feeder...
...on Special Paper You can damage the print head. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you 're using the printer's paper guide. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Single Sheets You can load single sheets of paper one at the guide mark. See "Printing on Special Paper" below .... position, as shown below . Turn off the printer. 2. Then adjust the right edge guide to the standby position. 2. The paper thickness lever is loaded in the paper guide, bound edge first and printable side down. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 You can use the optional cut-sheet feeder...
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...; Do not leave labels loaded in mind: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to the lever indicate the thickness setting. Epson LX-300+II 3. Push it firmly and hold it until it feeds into the printer. ❏ Make sure that multipart forms are especially sensitive to adjust the loading position, use . Envelopes You can use...
...; Do not leave labels loaded in mind: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to the lever indicate the thickness setting. Epson LX-300+II 3. Push it firmly and hold it until it feeds into the printer. ❏ Make sure that multipart forms are especially sensitive to adjust the loading position, use . Envelopes You can use...
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... scroll through your application software or printer driver, you may need to load a new sheet of all correct, turn off the printer to exit Default Setting mode. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is off the printer to step 6. 6. Hold down... the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while you turn off . 2. The printer enters Default Setting mode and prints instructions for selecting the language. Epson LX-300+II...
... scroll through your application software or printer driver, you may need to load a new sheet of all correct, turn off the printer to exit Default Setting mode. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is off the printer to step 6. 6. Hold down... the Load/Eject, LF/FF, and Pause buttons while you turn off . 2. The printer enters Default Setting mode and prints instructions for selecting the language. Epson LX-300+II...
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... See the Reference Guide for possible solutions to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printing problem, but the draft self test prints faster.) After a few seconds, the...sets of -form or tear-off . To temporarily stop printing. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, press the LF/FF button to eject the printed page. If continuous paper is at the perforation nearest the paper ...
... See the Reference Guide for possible solutions to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printing problem, but the draft self test prints faster.) After a few seconds, the...sets of -form or tear-off . To temporarily stop printing. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, press the LF/FF button to eject the printed page. If continuous paper is at the perforation nearest the paper ...
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...push position. 5. Never use a hard or abrasive brush. Be careful not to get water on top of the printer firmly to fall. Related Documentation( Manual Epson LX-300+II User's Guide CD-ROM containing the on-screen Reference Guide Part number 4105348-00/CPD-21412 3101470-00/CPD-21416 ...Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may detach and cause the printer to lift it by ...
...push position. 5. Never use a hard or abrasive brush. Be careful not to get water on top of the printer firmly to fall. Related Documentation( Manual Epson LX-300+II User's Guide CD-ROM containing the on-screen Reference Guide Part number 4105348-00/CPD-21412 3101470-00/CPD-21416 ...Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may detach and cause the printer to lift it by ...
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... settings. ❏ Chapter 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," includes basic maintenance procedures and solutions to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). The CD-ROM that came with one original and up to possible problems. 6 Introduction Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design.
... settings. ❏ Chapter 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," includes basic maintenance procedures and solutions to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). The CD-ROM that came with one original and up to possible problems. 6 Introduction Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design.
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... you're using. Lift up or remove the printer cover. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you can damage the print head. Paper Handling...-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure the paper thickness lever is on the left side of these steps: 1. Printing past the edge of the printer.
... you're using. Lift up or remove the printer cover. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you can damage the print head. Paper Handling...-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure the paper thickness lever is on the left side of these steps: 1. Printing past the edge of the printer.
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Select Server Properties from the file menu. 4. Click the EPSON LX-300+II ESC/P icon. 3. Click Save Form and then click OK. 40 Using the Printer Software Defining a custom paper size If your paper is not included in the window that appears. For Windows 98 and Me: Click Custom or User ... Size drop-down list, you can add the size to the list. For Windows 2000, XP, and NT 4.0: 1. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Enter the paper size in the Measurement fields. 6. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings...
Select Server Properties from the file menu. 4. Click the EPSON LX-300+II ESC/P icon. 3. Click Save Form and then click OK. 40 Using the Printer Software Defining a custom paper size If your paper is not included in the window that appears. For Windows 98 and Me: Click Custom or User ... Size drop-down list, you can add the size to the list. For Windows 2000, XP, and NT 4.0: 1. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Enter the paper size in the Measurement fields. 6. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings...
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... drive. The Status Monitor 3 files are installed. 44 Using the Printer Software Make sure the printer is off and Windows is selected and click OK. Double-click STM3 and then STMSETUP.EXE. 6. Make sure the EPSON LX-300+II icon is running on your computer. 2. or if you have the... Printer Software CD-ROM, you see the EPSON Installation Program screen. 3. After a moment, you can either download it from Epson's web site; Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you need to install ...
... drive. The Status Monitor 3 files are installed. 44 Using the Printer Software Make sure the printer is off and Windows is selected and click OK. Double-click STM3 and then STMSETUP.EXE. 6. Make sure the EPSON LX-300+II icon is running on your computer. 2. or if you have the... Printer Software CD-ROM, you see the EPSON Installation Program screen. 3. After a moment, you can either download it from Epson's web site; Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you need to install ...