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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Contents Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Features 7 Chapter 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 8 ... 12 For Argentina users 13 For Users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan 14 Chapter 3 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Conditions 16 Printing on Continuous Paper 16 Printing with the push tractor 17 Using the tear-off function 21 Loading Special Paper 23 Labels 23 Using the Micro Adjust Function 24 Adjusting the tear-off position...
GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Contents Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Features 7 Chapter 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 8 ... 12 For Argentina users 13 For Users in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan 14 Chapter 3 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Conditions 16 Printing on Continuous Paper 16 Printing with the push tractor 17 Using the tear-off function 21 Loading Special Paper 23 Labels 23 Using the Micro Adjust Function 24 Adjusting the tear-off position...
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 57 Problems and Solutions 59 Power supply 59 Printing 60 Paper handling 62 Network problems 63 Other problems 64 Correcting USB Problems 64 Make sure that your computer is a Windows 8.1, 8, ...-installed model 64 Printer does not work correctly with the USB cable 64 Clearing Paper Jams 65 Chapter 7 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 67 Contacting Customer Support 67 Before Contacting Epson 67 Help for Users in Australia 68 Help for Users in Singapore 69 Help...
GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 57 Problems and Solutions 59 Power supply 59 Printing 60 Paper handling 62 Network problems 63 Other problems 64 Correcting USB Problems 64 Make sure that your computer is a Windows 8.1, 8, ...-installed model 64 Printer does not work correctly with the USB cable 64 Clearing Paper Jams 65 Chapter 7 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 67 Contacting Customer Support 67 Before Contacting Epson 67 Help for Users in Australia 68 Help for Users in Singapore 69 Help...
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 9 Product Information Printer Parts 83 Printer Specifications 84 Mechanical 84 Electronic 86 Electrical 91 Environmental 92 Paper 92 Printable area 95 AC Adapter Electrical Specifications 96 Command Lists 97 ESC/P control codes 97 Character Tables 98 Standards and... settings 107 Initializing the Network Setting 107 Cleaning the Printer 107 Cleaning the outer case 108 Cleaning the inside of the printer 108 Cleaning the paper feed rollers 110 Transporting the Printer 111 Contents 5
GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 9 Product Information Printer Parts 83 Printer Specifications 84 Mechanical 84 Electronic 86 Electrical 91 Environmental 92 Paper 92 Printable area 95 AC Adapter Electrical Specifications 96 Command Lists 97 ESC/P control codes 97 Character Tables 98 Standards and... settings 107 Initializing the Network Setting 107 Cleaning the Printer 107 Cleaning the outer case 108 Cleaning the inside of the printer 108 Cleaning the paper feed rollers 110 Transporting the Printer 111 Contents 5
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... Getting to Know Your Printer Features ® Your EPSON GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 is an ink jet printer with the printer driver and other paper with sprocket holes. ❏ The ability to Know Your Printer 7 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status... of paper types, including continuous medicine bags, labels (...
... Getting to Know Your Printer Features ® Your EPSON GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 is an ink jet printer with the printer driver and other paper with sprocket holes. ❏ The ability to Know Your Printer 7 The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status... of paper types, including continuous medicine bags, labels (...
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...a distinct change in performance. ❏ Do not use aerosol blowers which contain flammable gas inside or around this manual. When handling paper Do not load paper that are covered in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician. ❏ When the printer encounter difficulties, turn off the printer... When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with paper feeding. If liquid has entered the printer. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If you plan to qualified service personnel under...
...a distinct change in performance. ❏ Do not use aerosol blowers which contain flammable gas inside or around this manual. When handling paper Do not load paper that are covered in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician. ❏ When the printer encounter difficulties, turn off the printer... When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with paper feeding. If liquid has entered the printer. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If you plan to qualified service personnel under...
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A: Torn B: Curled C: Creased D: Folded ❏ Use only paper that is folded, creased, curled, torn, stained, or stamped. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 3 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Conditions ! Caution: ❏ Do not use paper that meets the paper specifications. Paper Handling 16 For more information, see "Paper" on Continuous Paper Your printer can handle continuous paper with the push tractor. Printing on page 92.
A: Torn B: Curled C: Creased D: Folded ❏ Use only paper that is folded, creased, curled, torn, stained, or stamped. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Chapter 3 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Conditions ! Caution: ❏ Do not use paper that meets the paper specifications. Paper Handling 16 For more information, see "Paper" on Continuous Paper Your printer can handle continuous paper with the push tractor. Printing on page 92.
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...may be fed if the top of the stack of continuous paper is loaded smoothly. (A) ❏ Overlapping paper may be misaligned if the continuous paper touches the printer's stand or any cables. Paper Handling 17 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Position the ...printer and continuous paper as shown in the illustrations below so that it...
...may be fed if the top of the stack of continuous paper is loaded smoothly. (A) ❏ Overlapping paper may be misaligned if the continuous paper touches the printer's stand or any cables. Paper Handling 17 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Position the ...printer and continuous paper as shown in the illustrations below so that it...
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Slide the center paper support halfway between the two sprockets. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Paper Handling 18 Note: The left sprocket unit is fixed in place and cannot be adjusted. 4. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of the printer, release the right sprocket unit by pulling the sprocket lock lever up. 3. Facing the back of your paper, but do not lock it.
Slide the center paper support halfway between the two sprockets. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Paper Handling 18 Note: The left sprocket unit is fixed in place and cannot be adjusted. 4. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of the printer, release the right sprocket unit by pulling the sprocket lock lever up. 3. Facing the back of your paper, but do not lock it.
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Open the sprocket covers of both sides. Fit the first two holes of your continuous paper has a clean, straight edge so that the paper is not slack. ! Caution: Make sure the first sheet of the paper over the sprocket pins on both sprockets. * sprocket cover 6. Slide the right sprocket unit slightly to the right so that it can feed smoothly into the printer. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 5. Paper Handling 19
Open the sprocket covers of both sides. Fit the first two holes of your continuous paper has a clean, straight edge so that the paper is not slack. ! Caution: Make sure the first sheet of the paper over the sprocket pins on both sprockets. * sprocket cover 6. Slide the right sprocket unit slightly to the right so that it can feed smoothly into the printer. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 5. Paper Handling 19
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... document. If you can change its position using the Micro Adjust function. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 7. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper to the top-of -form position setting may become misadjusted. Note: ❏ After you finish printing... in place. 9. If the first printed line on the printer. 10. Close the sprocket covers. 8. When the printer receives data, it in the paper and lock it begins printing. 11. After you finish printing, tear off the printer. Slide the right sprocket unit to tear off your printed document...
... document. If you can change its position using the Micro Adjust function. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 7. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper to the top-of -form position setting may become misadjusted. Note: ❏ After you finish printing... in place. 9. If the first printed line on the printer. 10. Close the sprocket covers. 8. When the printer receives data, it in the paper and lock it begins printing. 11. After you finish printing, tear off the printer. Slide the right sprocket unit to tear off your printed document...
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... a set time has passed after the printed document is torn off position" on page 37. Follow these steps to the top-of-form position automatically. Paper Handling 21 Also, the top-of-form position setting may have low print quality. ❏ If the first line on the Auto Tearoff Setting from... the printer driver. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of the paper is past the paper sensor after printing. Doing so may adversely affect the print quality. !
... a set time has passed after the printed document is torn off position" on page 37. Follow these steps to the top-of-form position automatically. Paper Handling 21 Also, the top-of-form position setting may have low print quality. ❏ If the first line on the Auto Tearoff Setting from... the printer driver. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of the paper is past the paper sensor after printing. Doing so may adversely affect the print quality. !
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... printing is finished can be set. Paper Handling 22 To change the settings, see "Setting the Auto Tear-Off Function" on page 37. 2. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 1. When you resume printing, the printer feeds the paper back to the top-of the printer... to feed the paper backward out of -form position and begins printing. To completely remove the...
... printing is finished can be set. Paper Handling 22 To change the settings, see "Setting the Auto Tear-Off Function" on page 37. 2. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 1. When you resume printing, the printer feeds the paper back to the top-of the printer... to feed the paper backward out of -form position and begins printing. To completely remove the...
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... off the last label form that your printer, tear off and eject labels. ! GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Loading Special Paper Labels You can easily peel off their backing and jam the printer. 1. Do not leave the printed label form... ❏ Use labels only under normal operating conditions because labels are especially sensitive to the unprinted label forms. 1. Single-sheet labels cannot be used. Paper Handling 23 Load labels as described in "Printing on Continuous Paper" on page 95. 2. Labels can use only labels with a continuous base sheet.
... off the last label form that your printer, tear off and eject labels. ! GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Loading Special Paper Labels You can easily peel off their backing and jam the printer. 1. Do not leave the printed label form... ❏ Use labels only under normal operating conditions because labels are especially sensitive to the unprinted label forms. 1. Single-sheet labels cannot be used. Paper Handling 23 Load labels as described in "Printing on Continuous Paper" on page 95. 2. Labels can use only labels with a continuous base sheet.
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...Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. Press the FF button to feed the paper backward, until you change it, even if you can make precise adjustments to adjust the ...Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Adjusting the tear-off position If the paper perforation is in 0.141 mm (1/180-inch) increments so that you can use the Micro Adjust function ... perforation. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in the desired tear...
...Hold down the Pause button for about three seconds. Press the FF button to feed the paper backward, until you change it, even if you can make precise adjustments to adjust the ...Pause light flashes and the printer enters Micro Adjust mode. 3. Adjusting the tear-off position If the paper perforation is in 0.141 mm (1/180-inch) increments so that you can use the Micro Adjust function ... perforation. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. Using the Micro Adjust Function The Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in the desired tear...
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... Micro Adjust mode, and then the paper is the position on the page where the printer starts printing. Hold down on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to 50.8 mm [2 inches] backward or 25.4 mm [1 inch] forward). GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User..., the printer also beeps. 4. Press the FF D button to move the top-of-form position up to the current top-of-form position. 3. When the paper reaches the default tear-off the printed pages. 5. Note: ❏ Your top-of-form position setting remains in some applications overrides the top-of -form...
... Micro Adjust mode, and then the paper is the position on the page where the printer starts printing. Hold down on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to 50.8 mm [2 inches] backward or 25.4 mm [1 inch] forward). GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User..., the printer also beeps. 4. Press the FF D button to move the top-of-form position up to the current top-of-form position. 3. When the paper reaches the default tear-off the printed pages. 5. Note: ❏ Your top-of-form position setting remains in some applications overrides the top-of -form...
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Press the Pause button to exit Micro Adjust mode. Paper Handling 26 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide You can adjust the top-of-form position by opening the top cover and aligning the paper with the scale in the printer. * top-of the document or... image. Note: ❏ If the forward adjustment of the top-of-form position is longer than the page length of the paper that you are using, you cannot print on the page that has been moved forward. ❏ If the backward adjustment of the top-of-form...
Press the Pause button to exit Micro Adjust mode. Paper Handling 26 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide You can adjust the top-of-form position by opening the top cover and aligning the paper with the scale in the printer. * top-of the document or... image. Note: ❏ If the forward adjustment of the top-of-form position is longer than the page length of the paper that you are using, you cannot print on the page that has been moved forward. ❏ If the backward adjustment of the top-of-form...
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... Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Accessing the printer driver from the File menu of the dialog box. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. The... Main, Paper, Layout, and Utility menus in this procedure are the same. 1. Note: The screen shots used in the dialog box contain the printer driver settings. 3. ...
... Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Accessing the printer driver from the File menu of the dialog box. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. The... Main, Paper, Layout, and Utility menus in this procedure are the same. 1. Note: The screen shots used in the dialog box contain the printer driver settings. 3. ...
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...settings. For more information, see the online help by right-clicking the printer icon, the Properties dialog box appears. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. You can also change settings on page 29. Once you have checked your printer driver ... Printer Driver dialog box. To view online help, click Help on page 29. Changing the printer driver settings Your printer driver has three menus (Main, Paper, and Layout) from which you click Printer properties (Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012, or Server 2008 R2) or Properties (Windows Vista, ...
...settings. For more information, see the online help by right-clicking the printer icon, the Properties dialog box appears. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide 2. You can also change settings on page 29. Once you have checked your printer driver ... Printer Driver dialog box. To view online help, click Help on page 29. Changing the printer driver settings Your printer driver has three menus (Main, Paper, and Layout) from which you click Printer properties (Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012, or Server 2008 R2) or Properties (Windows Vista, ...
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... number of the data that is outside the printable area for instructions. If you want to use. If your paper size is displayed. Printer Software 30 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Printer settings Settings Explanations Media Type Select the media type you do... remaining is not included in sets. Select Collate to make the operating sound of the paper size set with the best settings based on page 31 for the loaded paper is not printed. The GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832 can print only in color and the GP-M830/GP-M831/GP-M832...
... number of the data that is outside the printable area for instructions. If you want to use. If your paper size is displayed. Printer Software 30 GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide Printer settings Settings Explanations Media Type Select the media type you do... remaining is not included in sets. Select Collate to make the operating sound of the paper size set with the best settings based on page 31 for the loaded paper is not printed. The GP-C830/GP-C831/GP-C832 can print only in color and the GP-M830/GP-M831/GP-M832...
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.... 6. To monitor the printer, make sure the Disables EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box is not included in the Paper Size drop-down list, you can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button in the Other Config dialog box. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide... Adding custom paper sizes If your printer icon, and then click...
.... 6. To monitor the printer, make sure the Disables EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box is not included in the Paper Size drop-down list, you can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button in the Other Config dialog box. GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User's Guide... Adding custom paper sizes If your printer icon, and then click...
