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... Instructions 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Chapter 7 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer 1-2 A few precautions 1-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer l-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for Using the Paper Feeder l-22 i i i. Contents Introduction How to Your Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs . . . . . 1-17 What...
... Instructions 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Chapter 7 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer 1-2 A few precautions 1-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer l-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for Using the Paper Feeder l-22 i i i. Contents Introduction How to Your Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs . . . . . 1-17 What...
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... software 0 Sales of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers. EPSON also provides the following support services through a nationwide network of the ESC/P reference manual, which promotes the manufacture of any product or service. Energy Star Compliant Your EPSON Stylus'" 400 printer ...complies with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products ci Information on ESC/P 2 commands D EPSON technical information library fax service Introduction 3 The Energy Star ...
... software 0 Sales of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers. EPSON also provides the following support services through a nationwide network of the ESC/P reference manual, which promotes the manufacture of any product or service. Energy Star Compliant Your EPSON Stylus'" 400 printer ...complies with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products ci Information on ESC/P 2 commands D EPSON technical information library fax service Introduction 3 The Energy Star ...
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... adverse environment or in any combination with other than those designated as a result of any options or consumable products other equipment or program software. This guarantee covers the cost .of both the parts and labour required to correct any malfunction of the product on site. The guarantee... is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the product is used ...
... adverse environment or in any combination with other than those designated as a result of any options or consumable products other equipment or program software. This guarantee covers the cost .of both the parts and labour required to correct any malfunction of the product on site. The guarantee... is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied performance, when the product is used ...
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... Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer l-2 A few precautions l-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer 1-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Plugging in the Printer l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge l-8 Testing the Printer 1-13 Loading paper in the paper feeder 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17...
... Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer l-2 A few precautions l-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer 1-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Plugging in the Printer l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge l-8 Testing the Printer 1-13 Loading paper in the paper feeder 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17...
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... the Control Panel icon. 2. If Windows is not already installed on the right side of printers box, select EPSON Stylus 400. Double click the Printers icon. 3. If necessary, insert the diskette required. Using Software Programs To take full advantage of your printer's features, find the instructions for your Windows programs, such as instructed by the Windows documentation...
... the Control Panel icon. 2. If Windows is not already installed on the right side of printers box, select EPSON Stylus 400. Double click the Printers icon. 3. If necessary, insert the diskette required. Using Software Programs To take full advantage of your printer's features, find the instructions for your Windows programs, such as instructed by the Windows documentation...
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You have now chosen the printer driver for proper page breaks in your software package. Therefore, it correctly from your documents. 10. Highlight EPSON Stylus 400 (or the printer you selected the LQ-870 printer, select Sheet Feeder Bin 1 as the Resolution. 9. Choose the OK button. 11. What is a problem with the appearance of the document you choose...
You have now chosen the printer driver for proper page breaks in your software package. Therefore, it correctly from your documents. 10. Highlight EPSON Stylus 400 (or the printer you selected the LQ-870 printer, select Sheet Feeder Bin 1 as the Resolution. 9. Choose the OK button. 11. What is a problem with the appearance of the document you choose...
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... most likely need to select your fonts through your software. If none of these . For instance, Lotus l-2-3 creates and sends the fonts that includes one of the list as close to the top of the ESC/P 2 printers on the list below. styus 400 Stylus 300 Stylus 800 ActionPrinter 3250 LQ-100 m-870/ 1170 LQ-...870/ 1170 LQ-570/ 1070 ESC/P 2 S&850/2550 LB-850+/ 1050+ LQ-55011010 LQ-500 LQ-2550 LQ-800/l cm LQ-1500 I ESC/P Setting Up Your Printer 1-21 In addition to the...
... most likely need to select your fonts through your software. If none of these . For instance, Lotus l-2-3 creates and sends the fonts that includes one of the list as close to the top of the ESC/P 2 printers on the list below. styus 400 Stylus 300 Stylus 800 ActionPrinter 3250 LQ-100 m-870/ 1170 LQ-...870/ 1170 LQ-570/ 1070 ESC/P 2 S&850/2550 LB-850+/ 1050+ LQ-55011010 LQ-500 LQ-2550 LQ-800/l cm LQ-1500 I ESC/P Setting Up Your Printer 1-21 In addition to the...
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...removing the paper supply from the following: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, EPSON printer, Standard printer, and Draft printer. After you expect, see "Loading Paper Manually" in Chapter 3 or consult your computer or software manual. Tips for Using the Paper Feeder Following the tips below will give you the ... loaded paper. 0 You can switch to manual loading to create and print a sample file with your application Pro0gran-t. If none of these printers is listed among your program's options, select the first one available from the paper feeder. If the printing results are not what you select...
...removing the paper supply from the following: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, EPSON printer, Standard printer, and Draft printer. After you expect, see "Loading Paper Manually" in Chapter 3 or consult your computer or software manual. Tips for Using the Paper Feeder Following the tips below will give you the ... loaded paper. 0 You can switch to manual loading to create and print a sample file with your application Pro0gran-t. If none of these printers is listed among your program's options, select the first one available from the paper feeder. If the printing results are not what you select...
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... the maximum number of lines per page 0 Reduce the top and bottom margins in your software application Operating the Control Panel The indicator lights and buttons on the printer control panel give you may be set to print on continuous paper or to load and feed the paper. You cannot print on... a page. Your software may find that the printing position is too low on the page or that the printer uses to print too many lines on these unprintable areas, you easy control over most common...
... the maximum number of lines per page 0 Reduce the top and bottom margins in your software application Operating the Control Panel The indicator lights and buttons on the printer control panel give you may be set to print on continuous paper or to load and feed the paper. You cannot print on... a page. Your software may find that the printing position is too low on the page or that the printer uses to print too many lines on these unprintable areas, you easy control over most common...
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...Epson Epson Epson Epson Sans Serif Epson Epson Epson Epson Sans Serif H Epson Epson Epson Epson Condensed printing Condensed printing reduces the size of characters to print the maximum amount of information on a page. Note: If your application program for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts. Program or command settings override panel switch settings. 2-10 Using Other Printer...where you should select fonts and condensed mode through the software rather than with your application software controls fonts and can select the condensed mode, you need to approximately 60 percent...
...Epson Epson Epson Epson Sans Serif Epson Epson Epson Epson Sans Serif H Epson Epson Epson Epson Condensed printing Condensed printing reduces the size of characters to print the maximum amount of information on a page. Note: If your application program for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts. Program or command settings override panel switch settings. 2-10 Using Other Printer...where you should select fonts and condensed mode through the software rather than with your application software controls fonts and can select the condensed mode, you need to approximately 60 percent...
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...setting descriptions Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by your software controls these features, you want to use the printer in the printer's buffer even though the printer is controlled by different languages. If you may never need to on , ... character table. Note: Most application software controls the character table and auto line feed. Auto print direction The printer ordinarily prints text bidirectionally for speed and prints graphics characters unidirectionally for graphics data). lf your software. When auto print direction is off...
...setting descriptions Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by your software controls these features, you want to use the printer in the printer's buffer even though the printer is controlled by different languages. If you may never need to on , ... character table. Note: Most application software controls the character table and auto line feed. Auto print direction The printer ordinarily prints text bidirectionally for speed and prints graphics characters unidirectionally for graphics data). lf your software. When auto print direction is off...
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...with ACsize paper and the loading position set this feature to 3 mm. Make sure the printer is turned off unless you notice problems in your printout. Mixed text/graphics mode This feature is for software that setting is added to the default-setting value. If your changes: 1. Loading position ...When you want to 8.5 mm, you can print 65 lines per page with l/6 inch line spacing, but with graphics. Changing the default settings To change the printer's default settings, ...
...with ACsize paper and the loading position set this feature to 3 mm. Make sure the printer is turned off unless you notice problems in your printout. Mixed text/graphics mode This feature is for software that setting is added to the default-setting value. If your changes: 1. Loading position ...When you want to 8.5 mm, you can print 65 lines per page with l/6 inch line spacing, but with graphics. Changing the default settings To change the printer's default settings, ...
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... your interface cable meets both ends of ink. See the information on ; The Ink Out light flashes. The Ink Out and Data lights flash, and the Pause light stays on page l-9. 3-8 MaintenanceandTroubZeshooting the printer does not print. Make sure your software is almost out of the cable between the printer and the computer. Printing stops and...
... your interface cable meets both ends of ink. See the information on ; The Ink Out light flashes. The Ink Out and Data lights flash, and the Pause light stays on page l-9. 3-8 MaintenanceandTroubZeshooting the printer does not print. Make sure your software is almost out of the cable between the printer and the computer. Printing stops and...
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...can analyze this chapter. Next, hold down the AH button and press the Pause button for two seconds to pinpoint communication problems between the printer and your application program. The print head nozzles may be clogged. See "Using the Default-Settings Mode" in printed characters or graphics. ... nozzles may be clogged. Printed output is not what you expect If the printer does not print correctly, try the self test described on in Chapter 2. Then send data from the computer in the coItputer, the software, or the interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded cable.) If...
...can analyze this chapter. Next, hold down the AH button and press the Pause button for two seconds to pinpoint communication problems between the printer and your application program. The print head nozzles may be clogged. See "Using the Default-Settings Mode" in printed characters or graphics. ... nozzles may be clogged. Printed output is not what you expect If the printer does not print correctly, try the self test described on in Chapter 2. Then send data from the computer in the coItputer, the software, or the interface cable. (Be sure to use a shielded cable.) If...
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...printing mode. Your paper may not be moist or damp. The paper-thickness lever may be set with your printer, you should always test the paper you the best print quality. Ink jet printers are -sensitive to determine which side gives you want to clean the print head. You may cause faint ...to moisture absorbed by the paper. Your paper may not be clogged. Next, hold down the A,lt button and press the Pause button for your software do not print. See "Cleaning the Print Head" earlier in a damp or humid environment. To exit this chapter. Check that the program is ...
...printing mode. Your paper may not be moist or damp. The paper-thickness lever may be set with your printer, you should always test the paper you the best print quality. Ink jet printers are -sensitive to determine which side gives you want to clean the print head. You may cause faint ...to moisture absorbed by the paper. Your paper may not be clogged. Next, hold down the A,lt button and press the Pause button for your software do not print. See "Cleaning the Print Head" earlier in a damp or humid environment. To exit this chapter. Check that the program is ...
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... starts too high or too low on the control panel does not print Software settings override the control panel settings. Set auto line feed to off in the default-setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to match the paper you are printed. Change the page ...length setting within your software program. The wrong characters are using your software to each text line. See "Using the Default-Setting Mode" in...
... starts too high or too low on the control panel does not print Software settings override the control panel settings. Set auto line feed to off in the default-setting mode so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to match the paper you are printed. Change the page ...length setting within your software program. The wrong characters are using your software to each text line. See "Using the Default-Setting Mode" in...
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... . (The last panel settings are kept.) Default settings The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized. The following condition then results: 1) The prlnt buffer is cleared. 5) The default values are maintained.) *... Hold down the Alt button and press the Load/Eject button. Appendix A-11 Software lnltlallzatlon Control panel lnltiallzatlon L * Software sends the ESC @ (Inltlalize the printer) command. The following resuits: 1) The printer mechanism Is inltlallzed. 2) The Input data buffer is cleared. 3) The download character set...
... . (The last panel settings are kept.) Default settings The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized. The following condition then results: 1) The prlnt buffer is cleared. 5) The default values are maintained.) *... Hold down the Alt button and press the Load/Eject button. Appendix A-11 Software lnltlallzatlon Control panel lnltiallzatlon L * Software sends the ESC @ (Inltlalize the printer) command. The following resuits: 1) The printer mechanism Is inltlallzed. 2) The Input data buffer is cleared. 3) The download character set...
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... in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing a particular place on the page, and so on and 0 to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are explained. Using the command summary The following section lists and describes all .) In addition, your...
... in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing a particular place on the page, and so on and 0 to the printer, the software manual should explain exactly what format and punctuation are explained. Using the command summary The following section lists and describes all .) In addition, your...
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...font is italicized. This sentqzce is a style of your printer from your printer. initiaiization Returns the printer to which the paper is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for Printers. A parallel interface transmits data one line space. GL... you software control of type designated by precisely spraying ink onto paper. hex dump A troubleshooting feature that contains commands for a particular printer. intefike The connection between the printer and the computer. When the printer is formed by a family name. ink jet A ...
...font is italicized. This sentqzce is a style of your printer from your printer. initiaiization Returns the printer to which the paper is standard for all EPSON printers and supported by most application software for Printers. A parallel interface transmits data one line space. GL... you software control of type designated by precisely spraying ink onto paper. hex dump A troubleshooting feature that contains commands for a particular printer. intefike The connection between the printer and the computer. When the printer is formed by a family name. ink jet A ...
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... from character to margins. It is turned off the printer. For example, a capital W receives much more like a typeset book than the physical size of a software program that are defined and stored in one direction only. printer driver The part of the page due to character. ...RAM Random Access Memory. A portion of the printer. ROM retains its contents when you carry out a particular task...
... from character to margins. It is turned off the printer. For example, a capital W receives much more like a typeset book than the physical size of a software program that are defined and stored in one direction only. printer driver The part of the page due to character. ...RAM Random Access Memory. A portion of the printer. ROM retains its contents when you carry out a particular task...