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...Vohge: 120 VAC + 10% (120 V model) 220 VAC c 10% (220 V model) 240 VAC c 10% (240 V model) Power consumption: 28 W (self test printing: draft mode) Frequency: 50.0 f 0.5 Hz, 6~10 2 0.5 Hz lnsulalion resislance: 10M ohms between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength fbeelween AC line and ... 1s flickering. LX-810-2 5/1/89 9 - READY (green) On when the printer is supplied. J J m) LOAD/EJECT POWER (green) On when the power switch is on line .d ready to see if in order of the following list: Lx FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer To "se ...
...Vohge: 120 VAC + 10% (120 V model) 220 VAC c 10% (220 V model) 240 VAC c 10% (240 V model) Power consumption: 28 W (self test printing: draft mode) Frequency: 50.0 f 0.5 Hz, 6~10 2 0.5 Hz lnsulalion resislance: 10M ohms between AC power line and chassis Dielectric strength fbeelween AC line and ... 1s flickering. LX-810-2 5/1/89 9 - READY (green) On when the printer is supplied. J J m) LOAD/EJECT POWER (green) On when the power switch is on line .d ready to see if in order of the following list: Lx FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer To "se ...
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... 3-9 5-2 3.10 3-0 The DIP switch functions Slashed zeros When DIP switch l-2 1s ON, the printer prints slashed zeros(0); InOd7 e Other control panel features Self test: Both J draft and NLQ self test function xc built into the printer. when OFF, the printer prmtr open zeros (0). LX-810-3 LX - 810 DOT- Note: Condensed mode cannot be selected when either of their normal width. See...
... 3-9 5-2 3.10 3-0 The DIP switch functions Slashed zeros When DIP switch l-2 1s ON, the printer prints slashed zeros(0); InOd7 e Other control panel features Self test: Both J draft and NLQ self test function xc built into the printer. when OFF, the printer prmtr open zeros (0). LX-810-3 LX - 810 DOT- Note: Condensed mode cannot be selected when either of their normal width. See...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 The parallel interface 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Choosing from a menu 1-29 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 The parallel interface 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Choosing from a menu 1-29 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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... a computer. Do not plug in the printer 1. Plugging in the power cable. Before running the self test, you connect it to plug in the printer and load paper. WARNING: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your printer was not damaged during shipping and that your nearest Epson dealer for assistance.
... a computer. Do not plug in the printer 1. Plugging in the power cable. Before running the self test, you connect it to plug in the printer and load paper. WARNING: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your printer was not damaged during shipping and that your nearest Epson dealer for assistance.
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The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on the printer. 1. Testing the Printer Running the self test The self test can be run in draft or Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, depending on which button you hold down the LINE FEED button (draft font) or FORM FEED button (NLQ fonts), turn on . While holding down as you turn on the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 2.
The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on the printer. 1. Testing the Printer Running the self test The self test can be run in draft or Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode, depending on which button you hold down the LINE FEED button (draft font) or FORM FEED button (NLQ fonts), turn on . While holding down as you turn on the printer. Setting Up the Printer 1-17 Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 2.
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Next, slide a sheet down between the edge guides until it locks in place next to prevent the print head from printing directly onto the platen. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer Move the left edge guide so that it meets resistance. WARNING: Run the self test using paper wider than A4 (81/4 inches or 210 mm) or letter size (BY2 inches or 216 mm), to the guide mark. 4. Testing the Printer 3. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper.
Next, slide a sheet down between the edge guides until it locks in place next to prevent the print head from printing directly onto the platen. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer Move the left edge guide so that it meets resistance. WARNING: Run the self test using paper wider than A4 (81/4 inches or 210 mm) or letter size (BY2 inches or 216 mm), to the guide mark. 4. Testing the Printer 3. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper.
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LOAD/EJECT 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. Press the ON LINE button to load paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Testing the Printer 5.
LOAD/EJECT 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. Press the ON LINE button to load paper. Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Testing the Printer 5.
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Testing the Printer Here are parts of typical self tests: Draft mode (normal draft) Character Spacing 10 CPI l-l OFF Shape of Zero 0 (Unslashed) 1-2 OFF CG Table Italics 1-3 OFF Short Tear-off Valid 1-4 OFF Draft Print Speed Normal 1-S ON Country U.S.A. 1-6 ON Page Length CSF Mode 11 inch Invalid 2-1 OFF 2-2 OFF Skip Perforation Auto LF None Depend on I /t]12345&.789 ABCDEFGHI J KL 0123456789: j ABCDEFGHIJKLE 123456789 CdABCDEFGHIJKLMP i#$%&' ( ) #t-k, --. / r - I /F 2-3 OFF 2-4 OFF i f-l-
Testing the Printer Here are parts of typical self tests: Draft mode (normal draft) Character Spacing 10 CPI l-l OFF Shape of Zero 0 (Unslashed) 1-2 OFF CG Table Italics 1-3 OFF Short Tear-off Valid 1-4 OFF Draft Print Speed Normal 1-S ON Country U.S.A. 1-6 ON Page Length CSF Mode 11 inch Invalid 2-1 OFF 2-2 OFF Skip Perforation Auto LF None Depend on I /t]12345&.789 ABCDEFGHI J KL 0123456789: j ABCDEFGHIJKLE 123456789 CdABCDEFGHIJKLMP i#$%&' ( ) #t-k, --. / r - I /F 2-3 OFF 2-4 OFF i f-l-
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For details, see the section on cut sheet feeder, the first page of the self test printout is slightly different. Testing the Printer High-speed Draft Printing Note: When using the optional cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. 1-22 Setting Up the Printer
For details, see the section on cut sheet feeder, the first page of the self test printout is slightly different. Testing the Printer High-speed Draft Printing Note: When using the optional cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. 1-22 Setting Up the Printer
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... Page Length. 11 inch 2-1 OFF CSF Mode Invalid 2-2 OFF Skip Perforation None 2-3 OFF Auto LF Depend on cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Testing the Printer NLQ Printing Character Spacing 10 CPI l-l OFF Shape of the self test printout is slightly different.
... Page Length. 11 inch 2-1 OFF CSF Mode Invalid 2-2 OFF Skip Perforation None 2-3 OFF Auto LF Depend on cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-23 Testing the Printer NLQ Printing Character Spacing 10 CPI l-l OFF Shape of the self test printout is slightly different.
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...Replace the ribbon cartridge. The print is jammed, turn off the printer and disconnect the cable from inside the printer. The ribbon may be installed properly. Testing the Printer Printing problems and solutions If the self test does not print properly, check the print head area and the ...control panel. Problem Solution The printer does not print. Turn off the printer and repeat the self test. See page 6-4. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. See page...
...Replace the ribbon cartridge. The print is jammed, turn off the printer and disconnect the cable from inside the printer. The ribbon may be installed properly. Testing the Printer Printing problems and solutions If the self test does not print properly, check the print head area and the ...control panel. Problem Solution The printer does not print. Turn off the printer and repeat the self test. See page 6-4. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. See page...
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Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack in random positions. Set the paper thickness lever to have the ...
Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible. If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack in random positions. Set the paper thickness lever to have the ...
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...of interface, you will need to connect the parallel interface cable. Then plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 1-26 Setting Up the Printer See the section on interface boards in Chapter 5. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described ... that both your printer and computer are now ready to connect your printer immediately. If your computer requires another type of interface cable is required, refer to connect your printer to the computer. The steps below : 1. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you...
...of interface, you will need to connect the parallel interface cable. Then plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 1-26 Setting Up the Printer See the section on interface boards in Chapter 5. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described ... that both your printer and computer are now ready to connect your printer immediately. If your computer requires another type of interface cable is required, refer to connect your printer to the computer. The steps below : 1. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you...
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...mode. This feature allows advanced users to locate the source of your printer also gives you can start the printer's self test by holding down the LINE FEED button or the FORM FEED button while switching the printer on adjusting the loading position and using short tear-off , you ...access to the loading and short tear-off positions. Self test: Micro-adjustment: Data dump: Both a draft and NLQ self test function are built into the printer. See the sections on . You can make fine adjustments to several special functions. By pressing the...
...mode. This feature allows advanced users to locate the source of your printer also gives you can start the printer's self test by holding down the LINE FEED button or the FORM FEED button while switching the printer on adjusting the loading position and using short tear-off , you ...access to the loading and short tear-off positions. Self test: Micro-adjustment: Data dump: Both a draft and NLQ self test function are built into the printer. See the sections on . You can make fine adjustments to several special functions. By pressing the...
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... the cut sheet feeder mode When you perform the cut sheet feeder self test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page and prints out this number at the bottom of lines counted by software commands. Running the self test is the same as shown in draft mode. 1. This setting, ...however, can be overridden by the printer becomes the default page length setting. Check that the printer is pushed to the rear. The number of the first...
... the cut sheet feeder mode When you perform the cut sheet feeder self test, the printer counts the number of lines on the page and prints out this number at the bottom of lines counted by software commands. Running the self test is the same as shown in draft mode. 1. This setting, ...however, can be overridden by the printer becomes the default page length setting. Check that the printer is pushed to the rear. The number of the first...
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This is line XX. 5-10 Using the Printer Options The printout of the self test is similar to the original self test described in Chapter 1. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer. (For an NLQ mode test, press the FORM FEED button instead of the LINE FEED button.) A portion of the printout of the first page of the second page is shown below. This is the first line. Cut Sheet Feeder 2.
This is line XX. 5-10 Using the Printer Options The printout of the self test is similar to the original self test described in Chapter 1. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer. (For an NLQ mode test, press the FORM FEED button instead of the LINE FEED button.) A portion of the printout of the first page of the second page is shown below. This is the first line. Cut Sheet Feeder 2.
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The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. Then turn off the printer. To end the self test, press the LOAD/EJECT button if necessary to eject any loaded sheets. Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 4. Using the Printer Options 5-11 To stop the test, press the ON LINE button. Cut Sheet Feeder 3.
The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. Then turn off the printer. To end the self test, press the LOAD/EJECT button if necessary to eject any loaded sheets. Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 4. Using the Printer Options 5-11 To stop the test, press the ON LINE button. Cut Sheet Feeder 3.
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... perforation is set . The page length for continuous paper may be set , but the perforation does not fall in the printout. Refer to the printer, specify page size by your application software and adjust it if necessary. If your program allows you to use control codes, use ESC 0 to... program allows you to send control codes to 9-13. If you can also use control codes, you are using the cut sheet feeder, the self test function prints the number of the paper. Set DIP switch 2-3 to set incorrectly. Skip over perforation. Solution The page length may be set by...
... perforation is set . The page length for continuous paper may be set , but the perforation does not fall in the printout. Refer to the printer, specify page size by your application software and adjust it if necessary. If your program allows you to use control codes, use ESC 0 to... program allows you to send control codes to 9-13. If you can also use control codes, you are using the cut sheet feeder, the self test function prints the number of the paper. Set DIP switch 2-3 to set incorrectly. Skip over perforation. Solution The page length may be set by...
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If the self test does not work, contact your application programs. In data dump mode, an exact printout of communication problems between the printer and your Epson dealer. Printing Note: You can also use the data dump mode to find the cause of the codes reaching the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software or the cable. If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 7-13 See the section on the data dump mode in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is produced.
If the self test does not work, contact your application programs. In data dump mode, an exact printout of communication problems between the printer and your Epson dealer. Printing Note: You can also use the data dump mode to find the cause of the codes reaching the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software or the cable. If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 7-13 See the section on the data dump mode in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is produced.
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... using manual feeding, pull the paper set the correct page length. Refer to 5-9. The printer will feed from the cut sheet feeder bin. Refer to 5-14. If you need to print more than one page long. Run a self test in the wrong place. Troubleshooting 7-25 One page of the paper and try again...
... using manual feeding, pull the paper set the correct page length. Refer to 5-9. The printer will feed from the cut sheet feeder bin. Refer to 5-14. If you need to print more than one page long. Run a self test in the wrong place. Troubleshooting 7-25 One page of the paper and try again...