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Contents Introduction 2 About This Manual Setting Up Your Printer Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-5 Turning On the Printer 1-6 Operating the Control Panel 1-8 Installing the Paper Guide 1-9 Loading Paper 1-11 Running the Self Test 1-12 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Setting the DIP Switches Chapter 2 Choosing...
Contents Introduction 2 About This Manual Setting Up Your Printer Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-3 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Installing the Ribbon 1-5 Turning On the Printer 1-6 Operating the Control Panel 1-8 Installing the Paper Guide 1-9 Loading Paper 1-11 Running the Self Test 1-12 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Setting the DIP Switches Chapter 2 Choosing...
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...mode it 's using the many features normally exclusive to both worlds; l The speed of using . l The Color Option Kit makes your EX a fully-fledged 7-color printer, capable of draft printing is printing, the SelecType panel shows you want. All you don't need color. While the...best of using software designed for the style you what choices it almost doubles the speed of previous Epson Spin printers with the color unit, however, you can still use inexpensive black ribbons when you have the choice of both of two Near Letter Quality fontsRoman or Sans Serif. Introduction 1...
...mode it 's using the many features normally exclusive to both worlds; l The speed of using . l The Color Option Kit makes your EX a fully-fledged 7-color printer, capable of draft printing is printing, the SelecType panel shows you want. All you don't need color. While the...best of using software designed for the style you what choices it almost doubles the speed of previous Epson Spin printers with the color unit, however, you can still use inexpensive black ribbons when you have the choice of both of two Near Letter Quality fontsRoman or Sans Serif. Introduction 1...
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... from excessive heat (including direct sunlight), moisture, and dust. You install both types of cordless telephones. 3 Installing the Ribbon The EX uses a simple cartridge ribbon designed for convenient and trouble-free installation. Also keep them in case you need one that it is turned off. l... Avoid sockets on transporting the printer are finished unpacking, put the packaging materials and the head protector in the box and ...
... from excessive heat (including direct sunlight), moisture, and dust. You install both types of cordless telephones. 3 Installing the Ribbon The EX uses a simple cartridge ribbon designed for convenient and trouble-free installation. Also keep them in case you need one that it is turned off. l... Avoid sockets on transporting the printer are finished unpacking, put the packaging materials and the head protector in the box and ...
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Otherwise, you 've been using the printer just before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when you lower it, see that the tab on the back of the cartridge rests on the corresponding tab on the carriage ... click into the holes in Figure 1-5 below) into the print head carriage. Also, if you may damage the printer mechanism. Release the tabs so that the ribbon passes between the print head and the silver ribbon guide. 7. Hold the cartridge, gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; As you move the print...
Otherwise, you 've been using the printer just before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when you lower it, see that the tab on the back of the cartridge rests on the corresponding tab on the carriage ... click into the holes in Figure 1-5 below) into the print head carriage. Also, if you may damage the printer mechanism. Release the tabs so that the ribbon passes between the print head and the silver ribbon guide. 7. Hold the cartridge, gently squeezing the two ridged plastic tabs together; As you move the print...
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Always use ribbons for Epson EX printers. You can then install a new cartridge as described above. When your printing becomes too light, replace the whole ribbon cartridge. To remove the old ribbon, simply grip the cartridge by the two plastic tabs and lift it up the Printer 1-5 The EX-800 uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. It is turned off...
Always use ribbons for Epson EX printers. You can then install a new cartridge as described above. When your printing becomes too light, replace the whole ribbon cartridge. To remove the old ribbon, simply grip the cartridge by the two plastic tabs and lift it up the Printer 1-5 The EX-800 uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. It is turned off...
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...and communication with the switch on the left side of the printer. The four indicator lights show when the printer is turned on . 5 Operating the Control Panel The control panel consists of three sections, shown in Appendix E). l The ribbon carriage moves up and down to certain default settings (which ...are fully described in Figure 1-7 below. this is ready to use. l The printer is initialized and set to set the ribbon at the left side of the printer; Figure 1-7. l The green power light on the control panel comes on and when it is the home ...
...and communication with the switch on the left side of the printer. The four indicator lights show when the printer is turned on . 5 Operating the Control Panel The control panel consists of three sections, shown in Appendix E). l The ribbon carriage moves up and down to certain default settings (which ...are fully described in Figure 1-7 below. this is ready to use. l The printer is initialized and set to set the ribbon at the left side of the printer; Figure 1-7. l The green power light on the control panel comes on and when it is the home ...
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...As the head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to know about how the EX's print head works. The EX's print head has nine pins. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to... produce a small dot. The Print Head To understand dot graphics you need to know a little about dot graphics is how to understand how the EX prints graphics, read on...
...As the head moves across the page, electrical impulses cause the pins to know about how the EX's print head works. The EX's print head has nine pins. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it moves across the paper, the pins fire time after time in different patterns to... produce a small dot. The Print Head To understand dot graphics you need to know a little about dot graphics is how to understand how the EX prints graphics, read on...
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.... If that does not solve the problem, you may need a different cable. Check that the ribbon carriage is set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4. It is also possible for the print head to wear out if the printer is used frequently and for a replacement print head. Never attempt to replace it may need replacing...
.... If that does not solve the problem, you may need a different cable. Check that the ribbon carriage is set DIP switches 1-3 and 1-4. It is also possible for the print head to wear out if the printer is used frequently and for a replacement print head. Never attempt to replace it may need replacing...
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... command and its data. Troubleshooting Graphics Problems Problem Strange dot patterns appear in graphics mode, you interrupt the computer while it is flashing, the EX has stopped to allow the head to cool. If you have to do anything to restart it . Problem Self test pattern is garbled Beeper ...not print as shown in Chapter 1, the printer is loaded correctly Then turn the printer back on again to reset it . If not, the next text printed will soon resume; Be sure that the ribbon is installed correctly If the READY light is off the printer and turn it back on and try ...
... command and its data. Troubleshooting Graphics Problems Problem Strange dot patterns appear in graphics mode, you interrupt the computer while it is flashing, the EX has stopped to allow the head to cool. If you have to do anything to restart it . Problem Self test pattern is garbled Beeper ...not print as shown in Chapter 1, the printer is loaded correctly Then turn the printer back on again to reset it . If not, the next text printed will soon resume; Be sure that the ribbon is installed correctly If the READY light is off the printer and turn it back on and try ...
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Try to change the ribbon or load continuous paper, turn the printer off and wait for about 100 million characters (assuming an average of... unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. If the outer case is needed, contact your programs. Maintaining Your Printer Always keep the printer in place to 35 C). If lubrication is dirty clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with ... do this, use the OPEN statement to assign a file number to the printer (LPTl:) and use a line like this code in your Epson dealer The print head Be particularly careful with mild detergent dissolved in place of...
Try to change the ribbon or load continuous paper, turn the printer off and wait for about 100 million characters (assuming an average of... unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. If the outer case is needed, contact your programs. Maintaining Your Printer Always keep the printer in place to 35 C). If lubrication is dirty clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with ... do this, use the OPEN statement to assign a file number to the printer (LPTl:) and use a line like this code in your Epson dealer The print head Be particularly careful with mild detergent dissolved in place of...
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.... patchy If this happens suddenly or long before the expected lifetime is over, the problem is installed, remove it, using the printer and contact your Epson deafer for transportation: l Remove the ribbon. As soon as the print head fails, stop using the instructions in its user's guide. l Remove the paper feed knob. Transporting...
.... patchy If this happens suddenly or long before the expected lifetime is over, the problem is installed, remove it, using the printer and contact your Epson deafer for transportation: l Remove the ribbon. As soon as the print head fails, stop using the instructions in its user's guide. l Remove the paper feed knob. Transporting...
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... head returns to 1-8. instead it receives the ESC @ command. Default and Initialization Settings The EX can be initialized (returned to the current line. The following conditions are reset, and the printer is selected. Also, ESC @ does not check whether any DIP switches have been altered since... 1/6-inch, horizontal tabs are selected, and the Epson mode character table and international character set to a fixed set at the parallel interface (pin 31 becomes LOW), and when it uses the old settings. l If the color option kit is installed, the ribbon carriage is cleared.
... head returns to 1-8. instead it receives the ESC @ command. Default and Initialization Settings The EX can be initialized (returned to the current line. The following conditions are reset, and the printer is selected. Also, ESC @ does not check whether any DIP switches have been altered since... 1/6-inch, horizontal tabs are selected, and the Epson mode character table and international character set to a fixed set at the parallel interface (pin 31 becomes LOW), and when it uses the old settings. l If the color option kit is installed, the ribbon carriage is cleared.
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Remove the ribbon and move the print head to both the printer and the computer and unplug the power cable and disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Also do not touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static .... 4. Remove the automatic sheet feeder if one is on your body 1. Remove the screws holding the upper casing of the printer. 5. Turn off the power to the middle of the printer (shown in Figure F-l), using a cross-head type screwdriver. Remove the dust cover and paper guide. 3. F-4 Choosing and ...
Remove the ribbon and move the print head to both the printer and the computer and unplug the power cable and disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Also do not touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static .... 4. Remove the automatic sheet feeder if one is on your body 1. Remove the screws holding the upper casing of the printer. 5. Turn off the power to the middle of the printer (shown in Figure F-l), using a cross-head type screwdriver. Remove the dust cover and paper guide. 3. F-4 Choosing and ...
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Ex-1000 4.8 in. 24.3 in. 15.3 in . 22.0 lbs. Total thickness not to exceed 0.16mm Paper width Continuous feed Single-sheet Roll 4" to 10" 7.15" to 8.5" 8.5" Mechanical Ribbon Cartridge, exclusive to 3 sheets, including the original. G-2 Technical Specifications Paper Number of copies Up to EX, black (#8763) or color (#8764) Life expectancy (in characters, at 14... (excluding the print head) Print head life 100 million characters, at 14 dots/character Dimensions and Weight Height: Width (with paper feed knob): Depth: Weight: EX-800 4.7 in. 17.6 in. 14.9 in . 25.1 Ibs.
Ex-1000 4.8 in. 24.3 in. 15.3 in . 22.0 lbs. Total thickness not to exceed 0.16mm Paper width Continuous feed Single-sheet Roll 4" to 10" 7.15" to 8.5" 8.5" Mechanical Ribbon Cartridge, exclusive to 3 sheets, including the original. G-2 Technical Specifications Paper Number of copies Up to EX, black (#8763) or color (#8764) Life expectancy (in characters, at 14... (excluding the print head) Print head life 100 million characters, at 14 dots/character Dimensions and Weight Height: Width (with paper feed knob): Depth: Weight: EX-800 4.7 in. 17.6 in. 14.9 in . 25.1 Ibs.
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... head protector, 1-2 Problem solving, D-1-6 Programming languages, 3-6-7 Proportional mode, 5-2 Protector, print head, 1-2 R READY light, 1-7 Ribbon, installing, 1-3-5 Ribbon, life, G-2 Roll paper, 2-1 Roman, 5-1 U Underlining, 5-4 User-defined characters, 6-13-18 W Word processors, 3-3-4 Z...See Paper Slashed zero, E-3 Solving problems, D-1-6 Specifications, paper Spreadsheets, 3-4-6 Sprocket unit. See Paper, continuous feed Transporting the printer, D-7 Troubleshooting, D-1-6 Index IN-3 See Paper, continuous feed Start bits. See Serial interface Subscript, 5-4 Superscript, 5-4 T Technical...
... head protector, 1-2 Problem solving, D-1-6 Programming languages, 3-6-7 Proportional mode, 5-2 Protector, print head, 1-2 R READY light, 1-7 Ribbon, installing, 1-3-5 Ribbon, life, G-2 Roll paper, 2-1 Roman, 5-1 U Underlining, 5-4 User-defined characters, 6-13-18 W Word processors, 3-3-4 Z...See Paper Slashed zero, E-3 Solving problems, D-1-6 Specifications, paper Spreadsheets, 3-4-6 Sprocket unit. See Paper, continuous feed Transporting the printer, D-7 Troubleshooting, D-1-6 Index IN-3 See Paper, continuous feed Start bits. See Serial interface Subscript, 5-4 Superscript, 5-4 T Technical...