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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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...," provides information about the control panel functions, including how to change the printer's default 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 ...your printer contains the printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer ...
...," provides information about the control panel functions, including how to change the printer's default 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 ...your printer contains the printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer ...
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... enables your computer as described in ESC/P mode. (See page 67 for more information.) ❏ Windows NT does not support the USB interface. Status Monitor 3 lets you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. The printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3 can function only in the User's Guide. ❏ Make sure the software...
... enables your computer as described in ESC/P mode. (See page 67 for more information.) ❏ Windows NT does not support the USB interface. Status Monitor 3 lets you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. The printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3 can function only in the User's Guide. ❏ Make sure the software...
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... you are correct for your document. 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 the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications.... See "From Windows applications" on page 36 for more information. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. From Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the File menu of your...
... you are correct for your document. 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 the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications.... See "From Windows applications" on page 36 for more information. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. From Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the File menu of your...
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Make sure your application and you may need to click a combination of the window. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (The button you click depends on page 38 for more information. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. Using the Printer Software 35 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. 2.
Make sure your application and you may need to click a combination of the window. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (The button you click depends on page 38 for more information. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. Using the Printer Software 35 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. 2.
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For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2.
For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2.
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In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences. Using the Printer Software 37 You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information.
In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences. Using the Printer Software 37 You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information.
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...Setting Hi-speed to make other settings. Halftone Setup.../ Halftone Color Adjustment... Click this window. To let the printer determine the best halftone quality, use . The Halftone Color Adjustment window appears. For details, click the Help button in the list, see your paper size...another dithering pattern for the kind of Windows. Paper Source Select the paper source you want to use Auto Select. 38 Using the Printer Software Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. Printing with the default settings...
...Setting Hi-speed to make other settings. Halftone Setup.../ Halftone Color Adjustment... Click this window. To let the printer determine the best halftone quality, use . The Halftone Color Adjustment window appears. For details, click the Help button in the list, see your paper size...another dithering pattern for the kind of Windows. Paper Source Select the paper source you want to use Auto Select. 38 Using the Printer Software Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. Printing with the default settings...
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...). Expanded includes more information. Select the number of pages that you can select whether to collate the pages of the device fonts. Setting Printer Font Setting Print Text as Graphics* Metafile Spooling* Paper Order* Pages Per Sheet* Copy Count* Advanced Printing Features* Print Optimizations* Explanation... from front to back or back to use the device fonts and select Enable when the printer uses the device fonts. * See Windows Help for the metafile Spooling. Using the Printer Software 39 When you select more than Standard. Select whether to front. Select Disable when ...
...). Expanded includes more information. Select the number of pages that you can select whether to collate the pages of the device fonts. Setting Printer Font Setting Print Text as Graphics* Metafile Spooling* Paper Order* Pages Per Sheet* Copy Count* Advanced Printing Features* Print Optimizations* Explanation... from front to back or back to use the device fonts and select Enable when the printer uses the device fonts. * See Windows Help for the metafile Spooling. Using the Printer Software 39 When you select more than Standard. Select whether to front. Select Disable when ...
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...size If your paper is not included in the Measurement fields. 6. Select Create a New Form. 5. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 2000, XP, and NT 4.0: 1. Click the EPSON LX-300+II ESC/P icon. 3. Enter the paper size in the Paper Size drop-down list, you can add the ...size to the list. For Windows 98 and Me: Click Custom or User Defined Size and ...
...size If your paper is not included in the Measurement fields. 6. Select Create a New Form. 5. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 2000, XP, and NT 4.0: 1. Click the EPSON LX-300+II ESC/P icon. 3. Enter the paper size in the Paper Size drop-down list, you can add the ...size to the list. For Windows 98 and Me: Click Custom or User Defined Size and ...
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... 42 and "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 42 for EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Software 41 Monitoring settings Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences window, where you can be monitored on the printer server. Status Monitor 3 is...
... 42 and "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 42 for EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Software 41 Monitoring settings Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences window, where you can be monitored on the printer server. Status Monitor 3 is...
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Click the Monitoring Preferences button. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up Status Monitor 3: 1. Open the printer driver and select the Utility menu. 2. You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software
Click the Monitoring Preferences button. Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up Status Monitor 3: 1. Open the printer driver and select the Utility menu. 2. You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software
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... to turn notification on the taskbar. (To add a shortcut icon, go to the Monitoring Preferences window. 3. The following printer status window: Using the Printer Software 43 Select Shortcut Icon The selected icon is checked, you'll receive notification of the following to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on or off.
... to turn notification on the taskbar. (To add a shortcut icon, go to the Monitoring Preferences window. 3. The following printer status window: Using the Printer Software 43 Select Shortcut Icon The selected icon is checked, you'll receive notification of the following to access EPSON Status Monitor 3: ❏ Double-click the printer shortcut icon on or off.
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... from Epson's web site; 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. Double-click STM3 and then STMSETUP.EXE. 6. The Status Monitor 3 files are installed. 44 Using the Printer Software Make sure the printer is off and Windows is...
... from Epson's web site; 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. Double-click STM3 and then STMSETUP.EXE. 6. The Status Monitor 3 files are installed. 44 Using the Printer Software Make sure the printer is off and Windows is...
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... using a shared printer in this section to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 42. ❏ When you are the clients which need permission to share the printer with the printer server. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network If the printer will be shared over a standard Windows network, follow the... following section. ❏ For Windows 2000, XP, or NT, see page 47. Setting up the printer server To set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See "Setting up the printer server, follow the instructions in Windows 98 or Me, on the ...
... using a shared printer in this section to set up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 42. ❏ When you are the clients which need permission to share the printer with the printer server. Setting Up Your Printer on a Network If the printer will be shared over a standard Windows network, follow the... following section. ❏ For Windows 2000, XP, or NT, see page 47. Setting up the printer server To set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be monitored on the printer server. See "Setting up the printer server, follow the instructions in Windows 98 or Me, on the ...
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.... 9. Click OK to my printer(s) check box, then click OK. 5. Select Shared As, type the name in Windows 98 or Me: 1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to accept the settings. 6. Right-click the LX-300+II icon, and select Sharing from... the Control Panel menu. 8. Type a Comment and Password if needed. 46 Using the Printer Software Windows 98 or Me Follow these steps to set up the printer server in the Share Name box, and click OK. ...
.... 9. Click OK to my printer(s) check box, then click OK. 5. Select Shared As, type the name in Windows 98 or Me: 1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select the I want to be able to allow others to print to accept the settings. 6. Right-click the LX-300+II icon, and select Sharing from... the Control Panel menu. 8. Type a Comment and Password if needed. 46 Using the Printer Software Windows 98 or Me Follow these steps to set up the printer server in the Share Name box, and click OK. ...
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..., XP, or NT as the Administrators of the local machine. 1. See "Setting up the printer server in Windows 2000, XP, or NT. Windows 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be sure to set up the client computers so they can use spaces...
..., XP, or NT as the Administrators of the local machine. 1. See "Setting up the printer server in Windows 2000, XP, or NT. Windows 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the shared printer can be sure to set up the client computers so they can use spaces...
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In Windows NT, select Shared. Then type the name in Windows XP, click either case, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here. In Windows 2000, select Shared as. In either Network Setup Wizard or If you see the following message in the Share name box and click OK. 48 Using the Printer Software
In Windows NT, select Shared. Then type the name in Windows XP, click either case, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here. In Windows 2000, select Shared as. In either Network Setup Wizard or If you see the following message in the Share name box and click OK. 48 Using the Printer Software
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... by accessing the shared printer on a network. Note: Do not use the printer on a network. Follow the instructions for the share name. Setting up the client computers so they can use spaces or hyphens for your operating system: ❏ Windows 98 or Me: see page 50. ❏ Windows 2000 or XP: see... page 52. ❏ Windows NT 4.0: see page 55. In Windows XP, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. Using...
... by accessing the shared printer on a network. Note: Do not use the printer on a network. Follow the instructions for the share name. Setting up the client computers so they can use spaces or hyphens for your operating system: ❏ Windows 98 or Me: see page 50. ❏ Windows 2000 or XP: see... page 52. ❏ Windows NT 4.0: see page 55. In Windows XP, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. Using...
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... (Microsoft workgroup). Windows 98 or Me Follow these steps to the shared printer)\(the shared printer's name)" in the Network path or queue name. 50 Using the Printer Software Note: ❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on each client from the Printers folder. Note:... You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ If you ...
... (Microsoft workgroup). Windows 98 or Me Follow these steps to the shared printer)\(the shared printer's name)" in the Network path or queue name. 50 Using the Printer Software Note: ❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on each client from the Printers folder. Note:... You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ If you ...