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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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... an asterisk (*), varies by connecting this cut -sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your country. 2 Introduction For more information on installing the cards are...
... an asterisk (*), varies by connecting this cut -sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for ActionPrinter 5500) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your country. 2 Introduction For more information on installing the cards are...
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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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...dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer CAUTION: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your printer. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to adjust the printer for different voltages, and it... is damaged. If the label on the back of the printer designed for use at another voltage...
...dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer CAUTION: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your printer. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to adjust the printer for different voltages, and it... is damaged. If the label on the back of the printer designed for use at another voltage...
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...-tension unit and lift it . 2. If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . Grasp both ends of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is turned...
...-tension unit and lift it . 2. If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . Grasp both ends of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is turned...
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... any slack in the direction of the cartridge to make sure it easier to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. then press on both ends of the arrow. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to... install. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks fit into position...
... any slack in the direction of the cartridge to make sure it easier to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. then press on both ends of the arrow. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to... install. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon and makes it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks fit into position...
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...Move the paper-thickness lever to the next lowest position. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Note: You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same way as you install the ribbon cartridge. Replace the printer cover by placing it into the slots on ordinary paper only. then lower the ...front of the paper-tension unit until you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the printer; Replace the paper-tension...
...Move the paper-thickness lever to the next lowest position. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Note: You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same way as you install the ribbon cartridge. Replace the printer cover by placing it into the slots on ordinary paper only. then lower the ...front of the paper-tension unit until you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the printer; Replace the paper-tension...
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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. Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Paper Handling 2-17 Using Continuous Paper 5. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge.
Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Paper Handling 2-17 Using Continuous Paper 5. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge.
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For details, see Using Single Sheets or Loading continuous paper with the optional pull tractor. 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 (original + 3 copies...
For details, see Using Single Sheets or Loading continuous paper with the optional pull tractor. 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 (original + 3 copies...
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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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... designed for nine-pin printers. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754...
... designed for nine-pin printers. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric # 7753 # 7754...
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...feeder or feeders, if installed. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Turn off the printer. 2. See page 1-5. 7. 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 ...
...feeder or feeders, if installed. 5. Remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Turn off the printer. 2. See page 1-5. 7. 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 ...
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.... Turn off but nothing is printed. If you are using the built-in Chapter 2. The ribbon cartridge may be sure your interface cable meets both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer. The paper thickness setting may not be worn out. l The PAPER OUT ...light is on . l The printer sounds like it stops printing abruptly. The ribbon may be installed properly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in the printer. l The PAUSE light is off the printer and check for your dealer. • The PAUSE light is flickering and ...
.... Turn off but nothing is printed. If you are using the built-in Chapter 2. The ribbon cartridge may be sure your interface cable meets both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer. The paper thickness setting may not be worn out. l The PAPER OUT ...light is on . l The printer sounds like it stops printing abruptly. The ribbon may be installed properly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in the printer. l The PAUSE light is off the printer and check for your dealer. • The PAUSE light is flickering and ...
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...uneven. Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for your printer. Printed characters are not what you are set in your dealer to have parts missing at the bottom. l The font selected on ribbon installation in printed characters or graphics. See the section on the ...much slack in the printout. Dots are missing in Chapter 1. Check the font setting set by your control panel setting. The ribbon may be overriding your software cannot be installed properly. l Printed characters have the print head replaced. Your software may not be printed. ...
...uneven. Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for your printer. Printed characters are not what you are set in your dealer to have parts missing at the bottom. l The font selected on ribbon installation in printed characters or graphics. See the section on the ...much slack in the printout. Dots are missing in Chapter 1. Check the font setting set by your control panel setting. The ribbon may be overriding your software cannot be installed properly. l Printed characters have the print head replaced. Your software may not be printed. ...
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...grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications 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 ....3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for ActionPrinter 5500 Length 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. If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer;
...grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications 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 ....3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for ActionPrinter 5500 Length 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. If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer;
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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...