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... 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
... 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Power Supply Printing Paper Handling Options 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-8 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
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...printer options to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. You can use the standard tractor as a pull tractor, using the optional pull tractor improves printing accuracy, which is especially useful for printing on continuous multi-part forms. Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768 for ActionPrinter 5000... your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) Although you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by connecting this cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80022* ...
...printer options to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. You can use the standard tractor as a pull tractor, using the optional pull tractor improves printing accuracy, which is especially useful for printing on continuous multi-part forms. Film Ribbon Cartridge (#7768 for ActionPrinter 5000... your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) Although you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by connecting this cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for ActionPrinter 5000, C80022* ...
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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 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 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 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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... the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to transport your dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer CAUTION: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use...
... the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to transport your dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer CAUTION: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use...
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... the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is turned on; Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . Grasp both ends of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Slide the... print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. this can damage the printer. Let it cool for a few minutes before...
... the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is turned on; Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . Grasp both ends of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Slide the... print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. this can damage the printer. Let it cool for a few minutes before...
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... creased. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into place. 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to make sure the plastic hooks fit into position...
... creased. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into place. 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it easier to make sure the plastic hooks fit into position...
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... the same way as you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the printer; Replace the paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into place. Replace the printer cover by placing it on the front of both sides of the unit into the slots on... ordinary paper only. l Move the paper-thickness lever to the next lowest position. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer However, you install the ribbon cartridge. then lower the front of the paper-tension unit until you feel it into place. 7. then lower it click into place. ...
... the same way as you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the printer; Replace the paper-tension unit by first inserting the front tabs into place. Replace the printer cover by placing it on the front of both sides of the unit into the slots on... ordinary paper only. l Move the paper-thickness lever to the next lowest position. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer However, you install the ribbon cartridge. then lower the front of the paper-tension unit until you feel it into place. 7. then lower it click into place. ...
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Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Using Continuous Paper 5. Paper Handling 2-17
Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Using Continuous Paper 5. Paper Handling 2-17
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...-part forms the same way as described in Using micro-feed in Chapter 3. 2-24 Paper Handling Multi-part forms Your printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets...
...-part forms the same way as described in Using micro-feed in Chapter 3. 2-24 Paper Handling Multi-part forms Your printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets...
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
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... to replace the ribbon cartridge. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754 Film # 7768 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing...
... to replace the ribbon cartridge. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754 Film # 7768 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing...
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... standard tractor is installed in the printer's original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Attach the protective locking clip to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power ...cord in the original packing materials and place them in the push-tractor position. 8. Transporting the Printer If you need to the paper-tension unit, and then ...
... standard tractor is installed in the printer's original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Attach the protective locking clip to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power ...cord in the original packing materials and place them in the push-tractor position. 8. Transporting the Printer If you need to the paper-tension unit, and then ...
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...print. • The PAUSE light is on . Check the software's printer settings. See Setting the paper-thickness lever in the printer. Wait a few minutes; The ribbon may be incorrect. The paper thickness setting may not be sure your printer. The print head is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. Load ... on . If you are using the built-in Chapter 5. l The PAPER OUT light is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your interface cable meets both ends of the interface cable between the...
...print. • The PAUSE light is on . Check the software's printer settings. See Setting the paper-thickness lever in the printer. Wait a few minutes; The ribbon may be incorrect. The paper thickness setting may not be sure your printer. The print head is a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable. Load ... on . If you are using the built-in Chapter 5. l The PAPER OUT light is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your interface cable meets both ends of the interface cable between the...
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...head is faint or uneven. l The font selected on ribbon installation in Chapter 5. Your software may be printed. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. Stop printing and contact your control panel setting. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Check the font setting ... are using. l Printed characters have the print head replaced. Printed characters are missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Dots are set correctly for your printer. The ribbon may not be worn out. l A line of dots is faint. Either there is correctly...
...head is faint or uneven. l The font selected on ribbon installation in Chapter 5. Your software may be printed. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. Stop printing and contact your control panel setting. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Check the font setting ... are using. l Printed characters have the print head replaced. Printed characters are missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Dots are set correctly for your printer. The ribbon may not be worn out. l A line of dots is faint. Either there is correctly...
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...part forms only into the front slot. Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3...257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Copies Four sheets (one sheet 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. however, you may notice increases in multi-part forms l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Note: You can use a ...
...part forms only into the front slot. Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3...257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Copies Four sheets (one sheet 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in ribbon consumption and paper jamming. however, you may notice increases in multi-part forms l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Note: You can use a ...
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge # 7753 (ActionPrinter 5000) or # 7754 (ActionPrinter 5500): Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge # 7753 (ActionPrinter 5000) or # 7754 (ActionPrinter 5500): Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In...
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... materials replacing, 5-4 removing, 1-5 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-11, 2-15, 4-12 Push tractor, 2-3, 2-10, 2-12 R Ribbon cartridge fabric, 1-2, 5-3, 7-7 film, 2, 5-3, 7-7 installing, 1-6 specifications, 7-7 S Safety instructions, v Scalable fonts, 3-19 Self test, 1-10 Single sheets, 2-4-8 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, 3-11 Special paper, 2-23 Specifications, 7-1 Tractor, 2-9 installing, 2-9-11 position, 2-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-1-12 Typestyles, 3-19 U Unidirectional printing, 3-7, 3-10 Unpacking the...
... materials replacing, 5-4 removing, 1-5 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-11, 2-15, 4-12 Push tractor, 2-3, 2-10, 2-12 R Ribbon cartridge fabric, 1-2, 5-3, 7-7 film, 2, 5-3, 7-7 installing, 1-6 specifications, 7-7 S Safety instructions, v Scalable fonts, 3-19 Self test, 1-10 Single sheets, 2-4-8 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, 3-11 Special paper, 2-23 Specifications, 7-1 Tractor, 2-9 installing, 2-9-11 position, 2-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-1-12 Typestyles, 3-19 U Unidirectional printing, 3-7, 3-10 Unpacking the...