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...United Kingdom Users 5 Important Safety 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. ...-DOS l-20 Using Fonts 1-21 Setting Up Other Software Programs 1-21 Tips 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...
...United Kingdom Users 5 Important Safety 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. ...-DOS l-20 Using Fonts 1-21 Setting Up Other Software Programs 1-21 Tips 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...
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Chapter 2 Using Other Printer Functions Loading Paper Manually 2-2 Paper sizes 2-2 Printing on single sheets 2-2 Printing on envelopes 2-4 Tips for Maintaining the ...setting 2-16 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer 3-4 Transporting the Printer 3-5 Troubleshooting 3-5 Error indicators 3-6 Power supply 3-7 Printing 3-7 Paper handling 3-12 Appendix Technical Specifications A-2 Printer specifications A-2 Command Summary A-12 Sending printer commands A-12 Using the command summary A-12 Character Tables...
Chapter 2 Using Other Printer Functions Loading Paper Manually 2-2 Paper sizes 2-2 Printing on single sheets 2-2 Printing on envelopes 2-4 Tips for Maintaining the ...setting 2-16 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer 3-4 Transporting the Printer 3-5 Troubleshooting 3-5 Error indicators 3-6 Power supply 3-7 Printing 3-7 Paper handling 3-12 Appendix Technical Specifications A-2 Printer specifications A-2 Command Summary A-12 Sending printer commands A-12 Using the command summary A-12 Character Tables...
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... and graphics. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet working environment. 0 Small footprint conserves your work space. 0 EPSON ESC / P 21' This enhanoqd printer control language provides scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. 0 Compatibility. cl Convenience. You can also insert envelopes or single pages manually without removing the paper supply. 0 Fast printing speed. Drop-m ink cartridge prints up...
... and graphics. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet working environment. 0 Small footprint conserves your work space. 0 EPSON ESC / P 21' This enhanoqd printer control language provides scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. 0 Compatibility. cl Convenience. You can also insert envelopes or single pages manually without removing the paper supply. 0 Fast printing speed. Drop-m ink cartridge prints up...
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...current and new products 0 Sales of this offer, call (614) 529-1611 or your EPSON product 0 Customer Relations CompuServe@ On-line Support The fastest way to reach the Epson America Forum. 4 Zntroduction In other countries, call (800) 848-8199 in the United ...15 credit on CompuServe 0 Your own user lD and password 0 A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe's monthly publication To take advantage of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for representative #529. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a...
...current and new products 0 Sales of this offer, call (614) 529-1611 or your EPSON product 0 Customer Relations CompuServe@ On-line Support The fastest way to reach the Epson America Forum. 4 Zntroduction In other countries, call (800) 848-8199 in the United ...15 credit on CompuServe 0 Your own user lD and password 0 A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe's monthly publication To take advantage of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for representative #529. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a...
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Chapter 1 Setting 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...
Chapter 1 Setting 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...
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... familiar with soap and water. If it does get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with water. About Your Ink Jet Printer If you're new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from the cartridge and then propel ink dots onto the page in the form of characters or graphics. If it in your...
... familiar with soap and water. If it does get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with water. About Your Ink Jet Printer If you're new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from the cartridge and then propel ink dots onto the page in the form of characters or graphics. If it in your...
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...ink cartridge immediately after you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it is capped, and do not remove the ink cartridge. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for about one . You can also cap the print head by hand. .-___--Setting Up Your Printer 1-3 The cartridge...by pressing the Pause button. 0 Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. 0 Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in poor print quality. Ink cartridges are good up to the new temperature. 0 Do not turn off ...
...ink cartridge immediately after you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it is capped, and do not remove the ink cartridge. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for about one . You can also cap the print head by hand. .-___--Setting Up Your Printer 1-3 The cartridge...by pressing the Pause button. 0 Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the cartridge during printing. 0 Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is in poor print quality. Ink cartridges are good up to the new temperature. 0 Do not turn off ...
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Save all packing and protective materials packed with your printer before you ever need to the printer. The shape of the packaging and the protective materials in case you can set it up and turn on the Notice Sheet (inserted in your ... all of the AC plug varies by country; Follow the directions on the power. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these materials. be sure the plug included is the right shape for your printer) to remove these items: Ink Cartridge Power Cord In some locations, the power cord comes attached to transport the...
Save all packing and protective materials packed with your printer before you ever need to the printer. The shape of the packaging and the protective materials in case you can set it up and turn on the Notice Sheet (inserted in your ... all of the AC plug varies by country; Follow the directions on the power. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these materials. be sure the plug included is the right shape for your printer) to remove these items: Ink Cartridge Power Cord In some locations, the power cord comes attached to transport the...
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... print varies according to make sure that of the printer. 4. Also, make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that you need to the AC inlet on each page- Installing the Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to charge the ink delivery system with ink. e Caution: The ink cartridge is not voltage. If the power cord is not...
... print varies according to make sure that of the printer. 4. Also, make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that you need to the AC inlet on each page- Installing the Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to charge the ink delivery system with ink. e Caution: The ink cartridge is not voltage. If the power cord is not...
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... you need to stop printing quickly, press Pause, wait until just before you turn off the printer.) cl Never remove the ink cartridge except to the ink cartridge replace position automatically and the Pause light begins blinking. The print hea$ moves to replace it . a Always wait until the print head stops moving , and ...
... you need to stop printing quickly, press Pause, wait until just before you turn off the printer.) cl Never remove the ink cartridge except to the ink cartridge replace position automatically and the Pause light begins blinking. The print hea$ moves to replace it . a Always wait until the print head stops moving , and ...
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Open the printer cover. 4. 3. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp toward you to open it. 1-10 Setting Up Your Printer
Open the printer cover. 4. 3. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp toward you to open it. 1-10 Setting Up Your Printer
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Setting Up Your Printer 1-11 Make sure to remove the tape seal from the protective cardboad. Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case. Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the ink cartridge. 6. 5.
Setting Up Your Printer 1-11 Make sure to remove the tape seal from the protective cardboad. Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case. Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the ink cartridge. 6. 5.
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Charging takes about one minute. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to charge the ink delivery system. Press the Alt button again to return the print head to the far right position and to secure the cartridge. 8. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off or reset the printer until the ink-charging cycle is finished. e Caution: Do not turn off when ink charging is complete. 9. 7.
Charging takes about one minute. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to charge the ink delivery system. Press the Alt button again to return the print head to the far right position and to secure the cartridge. 8. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off or reset the printer until the ink-charging cycle is finished. e Caution: Do not turn off when ink charging is complete. 9. 7.
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... g/m2 or 18 lb) maximum. Fan a stack of letter-size or A4 paper; Setting Up Your Printer 1-13 Note: The paper feeder holds up to even the edges. Testing the Printer After you install the ink cartridge, you can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding... a sheet manually. Open the paper feeder cover and lift the paper separator. 2. Loading paper in the paper feeder. You can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is...
... g/m2 or 18 lb) maximum. Fan a stack of letter-size or A4 paper; Setting Up Your Printer 1-13 Note: The paper feeder holds up to even the edges. Testing the Printer After you install the ink cartridge, you can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding... a sheet manually. Open the paper feeder cover and lift the paper separator. 2. Loading paper in the paper feeder. You can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is...
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... this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is empty. Paper Out/Ink Out On when the printer runs out of selected fonts. Data On when data remains in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is low. For instructions on the control panel helps you press the Font... button. See page 210 for rough drafts. The print speed is the same in both economy and LQ mode, but the economy mode uses less ink This mode is selected...
... this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is empty. Paper Out/Ink Out On when the printer runs out of selected fonts. Data On when data remains in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is low. For instructions on the control panel helps you press the Font... button. See page 210 for rough drafts. The print speed is the same in both economy and LQ mode, but the economy mode uses less ink This mode is selected...
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...you have been printing from the manual feed slot, pressing this button for several seconds to move the carriage to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. The Font lights indicate the current selection. Hold down this button switches paper loading back to the paper ...button to load or eject a sheet of the other buttons. Reset (Alt + Load/Eject) Clears the printer's buffer and initializes the printer settings to their factory settings. AD/Replace ink Hold down the Alt button and press another button to change the functions as follows: Print Head Cleaning (Alt...
...you have been printing from the manual feed slot, pressing this button for several seconds to move the carriage to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. The Font lights indicate the current selection. Hold down this button switches paper loading back to the paper ...button to load or eject a sheet of the other buttons. Reset (Alt + Load/Eject) Clears the printer's buffer and initializes the printer settings to their factory settings. AD/Replace ink Hold down the Alt button and press another button to change the functions as follows: Print Head Cleaning (Alt...
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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge 3-2 Cleaning the Print Head 3-3 Cleaning the Printer 3-4 Transporting the Printer 3-5 Troubleshooting 3-5 Error indicators 3-6 Power supply 3-7 Printing 3-7 Paper handling 3-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-1
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge 3-2 Cleaning the Print Head 3-3 Cleaning the Printer 3-4 Transporting the Printer 3-5 Troubleshooting 3-5 Error indicators 3-6 Power supply 3-7 Printing 3-7 Paper handling 3-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-1
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... damage it is easy to keep a spare ink cartridge on the control panel flashes, the ink in the ink cartridge is out of ink, the printer stops printing, and the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light stays on . 2. Use EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to remove the empty cartridge: 1. Hold down the Replace ink (AH) button for several seconds and...
... damage it is easy to keep a spare ink cartridge on the control panel flashes, the ink in the ink cartridge is out of ink, the printer stops printing, and the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light stays on . 2. Use EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to remove the empty cartridge: 1. Hold down the Replace ink (AH) button for several seconds and...
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...print head. If you transport the pin ter. Transporting the Printer If you need to the printer. 5. Troubleshooting Most problems you may become unusable otherwise. 2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-5 The cartridge may have with your printer some distance, carefully repack it . then disconnect the interface ... service person for assistance. Keep the printer flat in the far right position. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is capped in the box during transport. 7. Note: Do not remove the ink cartridge when you cannot solve your problem, contact...
...print head. If you transport the pin ter. Transporting the Printer If you need to the printer. 5. Troubleshooting Most problems you may become unusable otherwise. 2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-5 The cartridge may have with your printer some distance, carefully repack it . then disconnect the interface ... service person for assistance. Keep the printer flat in the far right position. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is capped in the box during transport. 7. Note: Do not remove the ink cartridge when you cannot solve your problem, contact...
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... problems are identified with a new one. I .I,0 I , 0 .0I, All panel lights flashing Error status Paper out Ink low / No Ink or no ink cartridge The ink cartridge may be on or off - After a few seconds, turn the Pause light off the printer. Load paper again and press the Pause button to turn it back on page 3-13. Follow...
... problems are identified with a new one. I .I,0 I , 0 .0I, All panel lights flashing Error status Paper out Ink low / No Ink or no ink cartridge The ink cartridge may be on or off - After a few seconds, turn the Pause light off the printer. Load paper again and press the Pause button to turn it back on page 3-13. Follow...