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...C12C811141 or 8310) Allows you can purchase the following options from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Epson LX-300+II LX-300+II Parts Printer cover Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide User Replaceable Parts User replaceable ...epsonstore.com (U.S. Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Additional Tractor Unit (C800301) Used in your printer. Or you to use 8.5-inch roll paper in combination with the other tractor, improves continuous paper ...
...C12C811141 or 8310) Allows you can purchase the following options from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Epson LX-300+II LX-300+II Parts Printer cover Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide User Replaceable Parts User replaceable ...epsonstore.com (U.S. Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Additional Tractor Unit (C800301) Used in your printer. Or you to use 8.5-inch roll paper in combination with the other tractor, improves continuous paper ...
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Epson LX-300+II Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Emulation Interfaces 9-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi High-speed draft condensed 321 cps at 17 cpi 300 cps at 20 cpi Draft 225 cps at 10 ... can be selected using software commands. 1/6 inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments 80 columns (at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. Epson LX-300+II 7/06
Epson LX-300+II Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Emulation Interfaces 9-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi High-speed draft condensed 321 cps at 17 cpi 300 cps at 20 cpi Draft 225 cps at 10 ... can be selected using software commands. 1/6 inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments 80 columns (at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. Epson LX-300+II 7/06
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Epson LX-300+II Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V 220 to 240 V 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 ... only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 30 to 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 3 Ordinary single sheets: paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Paper guide 3.9 to 10.1 inches (100 to 257 mm) Cut-sheet feeder 7.2 to 8.5 inches...
Epson LX-300+II Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V 220 to 240 V 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 ... only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity: 30 to 0.035 inch (0.9 mm) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 3 Ordinary single sheets: paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Paper guide 3.9 to 10.1 inches (100 to 257 mm) Cut-sheet feeder 7.2 to 8.5 inches...
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...is substantially wider than this , the side margins will be wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II Weight (not multipart) 14 to 22 lb (52 to 82 g/m2) Weight (1 multipart sheet) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 58 g/m2) Binding ... 14 to 22 lb (52 to the left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The unprintable area is 10.1 inches (257 mm). Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Printable Area Single sheets and envelopes A B A Printable area Printable B area B C C A The minimum top margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
...is substantially wider than this , the side margins will be wider than the minimum, but the printable width does not increase beyond 8.0 inches (203.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II Weight (not multipart) 14 to 22 lb (52 to 82 g/m2) Weight (1 multipart sheet) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 58 g/m2) Binding ... 14 to 22 lb (52 to the left and right margins are 0.12 inch (3 mm). The unprintable area is 10.1 inches (257 mm). Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Printable Area Single sheets and envelopes A B A Printable area Printable B area B C C A The minimum top margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm).
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... sheet of paper. ❏ Ejects a single sheet of paper. ❏ Loads continuous paper from the printer's control panel.) ❏ Draft ❏ Roman ❏ Sans Serif ❏ Draft Condensed ❏ Roman Condensed ❏ Sans Serif Condensed 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 5 When held down for three seconds, turns on the control panel, as described below. (The...
... sheet of paper. ❏ Ejects a single sheet of paper. ❏ Loads continuous paper from the printer's control panel.) ❏ Draft ❏ Roman ❏ Sans Serif ❏ Draft Condensed ❏ Roman Condensed ❏ Sans Serif Condensed 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 5 When held down for three seconds, turns on the control panel, as described below. (The...
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... printing on the control panel. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of -form position Tear-off Position Continuous paper is in the printer. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 n Paper Out ••• n Pause ••• ••• f Paper Out ••• n ...control panel indicate the font you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is on the printer again. then turn on but not loaded in the printer. Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use . Hold down the Pause button for several minutes; Clear the paper ...
... printing on the control panel. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of -form position Tear-off Position Continuous paper is in the printer. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 n Paper Out ••• n Pause ••• ••• f Paper Out ••• n ...control panel indicate the font you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is on the printer again. then turn on but not loaded in the printer. Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use . Hold down the Pause button for several minutes; Clear the paper ...
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.... 0 mark 5. Move the paper support so it in place. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 7 Stack your continuous paper behind the printer. Make sure there are above the 0 mark on the printer scale (beneath the tractor). Epson LX-300+II Printing on Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in... between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply, or if you will be tearing off the printer. 2. The printer starts printing to the continuous paper position. 4. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper and lock ...
.... 0 mark 5. Move the paper support so it in place. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 7 Stack your continuous paper behind the printer. Make sure there are above the 0 mark on the printer scale (beneath the tractor). Epson LX-300+II Printing on Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in... between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply, or if you will be tearing off the printer. 2. The printer starts printing to the continuous paper position. 4. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper and lock ...
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... Settings" on your printed document. this may cause a paper jam. Then press the Load/Eject button. Always tear off edge on page 11. 3. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Open the printer cover, then tear off the printed document using the Micro Adjust feature. If the first printed line on page 14. 13. When you print...
... Settings" on your printed document. this may cause a paper jam. Then press the Load/Eject button. Always tear off edge on page 11. 3. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Open the printer cover, then tear off the printed document using the Micro Adjust feature. If the first printed line on page 14. 13. When you print...
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... must move the tractor to the pull tractor position, as described below , and pull it up to pull it away from the printer. 7. Epson LX-300+II To switch back to the continuous paper position. 4. Move the paper release lever to eject any sheet in this position, make sure the... continuous paper position. 3. Remove the paper tension unit by pulling the blue lock levers forward. 3. If your tractor is turned off the printer; Feed the paper into place. 6. Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the position marked 0 (under the paper now). 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 9
... must move the tractor to the pull tractor position, as described below , and pull it up to pull it away from the printer. 7. Epson LX-300+II To switch back to the continuous paper position. 4. Move the paper release lever to eject any sheet in this position, make sure the... continuous paper position. 3. Remove the paper tension unit by pulling the blue lock levers forward. 3. If your tractor is turned off the printer; Feed the paper into place. 6. Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the position marked 0 (under the paper now). 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 9
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... and stops moving the paper briefly. When the paper reaches the default top-of the paper over the printer's mounting posts. Epson LX-300+II 8. Slide the left sprocket so its notches over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Then slide the right sprocket... to change the position where printing begins on the printer. 14. Fit the first holes of -form position, the printer beeps and stops moving the ...
... and stops moving the paper briefly. When the paper reaches the default top-of the paper over the printer's mounting posts. Epson LX-300+II 8. Slide the left sprocket so its notches over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Then slide the right sprocket... to change the position where printing begins on the printer. 14. Fit the first holes of -form position, the printer beeps and stops moving the ...
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...position setting remains in Default Setting mode. Follow these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. Your tear-off position If your document, check that the Tear Off (Font) lights are not flashing. Epson LX-300+II Your top-of -form position; You can save the paper normally...off position beyond these steps to adjust the tear-off position. You may need to flash as the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Open the printer cover. 3. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 Tear-off edge. If you can then easily tear off the...
...position setting remains in Default Setting mode. Follow these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. Your tear-off position If your document, check that the Tear Off (Font) lights are not flashing. Epson LX-300+II Your top-of -form position; You can save the paper normally...off position beyond these steps to adjust the tear-off position. You may need to flash as the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 4. Open the printer cover. 3. Hold down the Pause button for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 Tear-off edge. If you can then easily tear off the...
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.... Load the next sheet and the printer will continue printing. Turn off the printer. 2. Lift up or remove the printer cover. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on Single Sheets You can damage the print head. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If the document is more ...special paper types, including multipart forms, labels, and envelopes. Epson LX-300+II Printing on special paper, you 're using the printer's paper guide. Before printing on a wide variety of the printer. 3. Load only one page, the printer beeps three times after printing each page. You can print ...
.... Load the next sheet and the printer will continue printing. Turn off the printer. 2. Lift up or remove the printer cover. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on Single Sheets You can damage the print head. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If the document is more ...special paper types, including multipart forms, labels, and envelopes. Epson LX-300+II Printing on special paper, you 're using the printer's paper guide. Before printing on a wide variety of the printer. 3. Load only one page, the printer beeps three times after printing each page. You can print ...
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... position for loading instructions. ❏ Because labels are line-glued only at the back of the envelope or other thick paper. Epson LX-300+II 3. Multipart forms You can feed envelopes individually using a normal single sheet of -form position as described above . ❏ Use...the printer; Follow these guidelines: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to five parts (one original plus four copies). Labels To print on labels, you load ordinary continuous paper. Do not print labels as described above . ❏ Choose labels mounted on envelopes. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II -...
... position for loading instructions. ❏ Because labels are line-glued only at the back of the envelope or other thick paper. Epson LX-300+II 3. Multipart forms You can feed envelopes individually using a normal single sheet of -form position as described above . ❏ Use...the printer; Follow these guidelines: ❏ Set the paper thickness lever to five parts (one original plus four copies). Labels To print on labels, you load ordinary continuous paper. Do not print labels as described above . ❏ Choose labels mounted on envelopes. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II -...
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... mode and prints instructions for changing the settings. 7. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is selected. Then hold down the Tear Off (Font) button and then turn on the printer. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see the one ...you want to restore all the factory default settings, turn off the printer. The current language is indicated by which control panel ...
... mode and prints instructions for changing the settings. 7. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is selected. Then hold down the Tear Off (Font) button and then turn on the printer. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see the one ...you want to restore all the factory default settings, turn off the printer. The current language is indicated by which control panel ...
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... single sheets or 5 pages of alignment patterns. 3. then disconnect the interface cable from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps: 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Your selections are not properly aligned, you need to...
... single sheets or 5 pages of alignment patterns. 3. then disconnect the interface cable from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, follow these steps: 1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Your selections are not properly aligned, you need to...
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... their original boxes. 6. Never use a hard or abrasive brush. When transporting the printer, do not lift it by hand to prevent water from getting inside the printer; let it cool for some distance, carefully repack it . Epson LX-300+II 5. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a... remove the ribbon cartridge. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; You need to fall. Make sure the printer is not hot. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If you need to move the print head by the USB cable holder as the case. Be careful not to get ...
... their original boxes. 6. Never use a hard or abrasive brush. When transporting the printer, do not lift it by hand to prevent water from getting inside the printer; let it cool for some distance, carefully repack it . Epson LX-300+II 5. If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a... remove the ribbon cartridge. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; You need to fall. Make sure the printer is not hot. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 If you need to move the print head by the USB cable holder as the case. Be careful not to get ...
Reference Guide
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..., and envelopes. ❏ High-speed printing of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. About This Manual This manual provides detailed information about your...174; 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper. ❏ Chapter 2, "Using the Printer Software," describes how to print using the printer software. ❏ Chapter 3, "Using the Control Panel," provides information...
..., and envelopes. ❏ High-speed printing of up to possible problems. 6 Introduction Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. About This Manual This manual provides detailed information about your...174; 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper. ❏ Chapter 2, "Using the Printer Software," describes how to print using the printer software. ❏ Chapter 3, "Using the Control Panel," provides information...
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Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you 're using. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on a wide variety of paper you can damage the print head. Paper Handling 29 Follow ... printing entirely within the printable area. c Caution: When printing on the left side of these steps: 1. Printing past the edge of the printer. Lift up or remove the printer cover. The paper thickness lever is on multipart forms, thicker-than-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure the paper thickness lever is...
Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you 're using. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on a wide variety of paper you can damage the print head. Paper Handling 29 Follow ... printing entirely within the printable area. c Caution: When printing on the left side of these steps: 1. Printing past the edge of the printer. Lift up or remove the printer cover. The paper thickness lever is on multipart forms, thicker-than-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure the paper thickness lever is...
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...EPSON LX-300+II ESC/P icon. 3. Enter the paper size in the Paper Size drop-down list, you can add the size to the list. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Click Save Form and then click OK. 40 Using the Printer... Software For Windows 2000 or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. Defining a custom paper size If...
...EPSON LX-300+II ESC/P icon. 3. Enter the paper size in the Paper Size drop-down list, you can add the size to the list. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. Click Save Form and then click OK. 40 Using the Printer... Software For Windows 2000 or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. Defining a custom paper size If...
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... the CD-ROM folder and double-click the ENGLISH folder. 5. Make sure the EPSON LX-300+II icon is running on your computer. 2. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you need to install Status Monitor 3, you can follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is off and Windows is selected and click OK. Double-click STM3 and...
... the CD-ROM folder and double-click the ENGLISH folder. 5. Make sure the EPSON LX-300+II icon is running on your computer. 2. Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you need to install Status Monitor 3, you can follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is off and Windows is selected and click OK. Double-click STM3 and...