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Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.... set-up EPSON Remote! Utility EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make...
Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.... set-up EPSON Remote! Utility EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make...
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...you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . then click OK. 5. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 then click Run. 4. Select your printer's name in your computer, follow these steps: 1. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the ...Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer. Click File; Printer Update Please update the information in the Printer Model window and click Continue. Make sure Windows is running and the Program Manager window is installed on your User's Guide with the new information ...
...you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . then click OK. 5. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 then click Run. 4. Select your printer's name in your computer, follow these steps: 1. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the ...Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer. Click File; Printer Update Please update the information in the Printer Model window and click Continue. Make sure Windows is running and the Program Manager window is installed on your User's Guide with the new information ...
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...test print in step 11.) 2. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port. (The paper is displayed on the printer first; See your computer after installing the driver, Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again. If you.... Note: If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. Turn on the screen. Make sure your printer model name is used to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities, your...
...test print in step 11.) 2. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port. (The paper is displayed on the printer first; See your computer after installing the driver, Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again. If you.... Note: If you defined a password, enter it at the prompt. Turn on the screen. Make sure your printer model name is used to install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities: Note: To install the driver using the Windows 95 plug-and play capabilities, your...
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... test page confirmation dialog if the page printed correctly. In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you keep the model name as the default printer for the printer in the Printer name box. Click the Finish button. 13. Choose Yes in the Copy manufacturer's files from box and... files to your hard disk and add an icon to print a test page. 12. Click the Next button. 11. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 We recommend that you assign.
... test page confirmation dialog if the page printed correctly. In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you keep the model name as the default printer for the printer in the Printer name box. Click the Finish button. 13. Choose Yes in the Copy manufacturer's files from box and... files to your hard disk and add an icon to print a test page. 12. Click the Next button. 11. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 We recommend that you assign.
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.... 3. then click OK. 9. Click the Next button. 14. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to make your printer the default printer. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Click the Have ... satisfactorily, choose NO and follow the steps below. 1. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Type A: WIN 95 (or B: WIN 95); Otherwise, select the NO radio button. 13. Click the Yes radio button to...
.... 3. then click OK. 9. Click the Next button. 14. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to make your printer the default printer. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Click the Have ... satisfactorily, choose NO and follow the steps below. 1. In the Desktop window, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button. Type A: WIN 95 (or B: WIN 95); Otherwise, select the NO radio button. 13. Click the Yes radio button to...
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... new information below. In the screen that appears, select your computer's disk drive. 2. From the DOS prompt, change the printer's default settings from your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! From the DOS prompt, type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP);
... new information below. In the screen that appears, select your computer's disk drive. 2. From the DOS prompt, change the printer's default settings from your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! From the DOS prompt, type A: SETUP (or B: SETUP);
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Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
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...-Off 3-15 Using auto tear-off mode 3-16 Using the Tear Off/Bin button 3-17 Bid Adjustment 3-17 Barcode Printing 3-18 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet ...single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes 4-7 Pull Tractor 4-8 Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305] or C82306] serial interface card 4-14 xi
...-Off 3-15 Using auto tear-off mode 3-16 Using the Tear Off/Bin button 3-17 Bid Adjustment 3-17 Barcode Printing 3-18 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet ...single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes 4-7 Pull Tractor 4-8 Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305] or C82306] serial interface card 4-14 xi
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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...15 degrees from horizontal. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that tilts the printer at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). If you plan to use a stand that supports at an angle of the printer stand. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand ...must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they...
...15 degrees from horizontal. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that tilts the printer at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). If you plan to use a stand that supports at an angle of the printer stand. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand ...must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they...
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Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5
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...that comes with the program. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Select FX-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3® for your computer system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Type A:\DRIVER\SETUP, and choose OK. (This assumes that the...the printer's features. Then follow the steps below to install the correct driver for Windows, and CorelDRAW!®. Microsoft Windows and all your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. Make sure Windows is running and that drive A is open. 2. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Insert the EPSON ...
...that comes with the program. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Select FX-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3® for your computer system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Type A:\DRIVER\SETUP, and choose OK. (This assumes that the...the printer's features. Then follow the steps below to install the correct driver for Windows, and CorelDRAW!®. Microsoft Windows and all your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. Make sure Windows is running and that drive A is open. 2. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 Insert the EPSON ...
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Click Options to install the printer driver. Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. If your printer driver is not available, select the first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer is an update. 8. You can control dithering ... manufacturer to darker or lighter; you to select from a list of printers to open the option menu. Using non- Setting Up the Printer 1-17 FX-870/1170 FX-850/1050 FX-800/1000 EX-800/1000 FX-85/105 FX-80+/100+ FX-80/100 See the program's documentation for ESC...
Click Options to install the printer driver. Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. If your printer driver is not available, select the first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer is an update. 8. You can control dithering ... manufacturer to darker or lighter; you to select from a list of printers to open the option menu. Using non- Setting Up the Printer 1-17 FX-870/1170 FX-850/1050 FX-800/1000 EX-800/1000 FX-85/105 FX-80+/100+ FX-80/100 See the program's documentation for ESC...
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... drive. 2. Change the directory to change the printer's default settings from your computer. Use the space bar. The installation is in your computer. Installing Epson Remote! Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Remote! Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your printout do not appear to install Epson Remote! Note: Do not type a backslash (\) between...
... drive. 2. Change the directory to change the printer's default settings from your computer. Use the space bar. The installation is in your computer. Installing Epson Remote! Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Remote! Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your printout do not appear to install Epson Remote! Note: Do not type a backslash (\) between...
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... push and front push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the front. Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the rear. Using Single Sheets You can print on the top. Make sure the... paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is installed on single sheets of the printer. Pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is open. Move the paper release lever to 16.5 inches) wide....
... push and front push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the front. Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the rear. Using Single Sheets You can print on the top. Make sure the... paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is installed on single sheets of the printer. Pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is open. Move the paper release lever to 16.5 inches) wide....
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... and front push/pull Paper release lever position Paper paths Rear push tractor and rear push/pull Pull tractor 2-8 Paper Handling Using Continuous Paper The printer's paper-handling system allows you need to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position.
... and front push/pull Paper release lever position Paper paths Rear push tractor and rear push/pull Pull tractor 2-8 Paper Handling Using Continuous Paper The printer's paper-handling system allows you need to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position.
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.... If you lift it from the bottom without obstruction. Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Changing tractor positions You can use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to feed from its current position (top) by...
.... If you lift it from the bottom without obstruction. Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Changing tractor positions You can use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to feed from its current position (top) by...
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...later in the top position, you need to ensure that it wasn't moved during pull tractor installation. Also, if you lift it off the printer. 3. Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer. 1. Note: Check the paper thickness lever position to remove it from its current position (...front) by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Make sure the printer is turned on; Using the pull tractor position Before installing the tractor in this can damage the...
...later in the top position, you need to ensure that it wasn't moved during pull tractor installation. Also, if you lift it off the printer. 3. Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer. 1. Note: Check the paper thickness lever position to remove it from its current position (...front) by pressing the tractor's lock tabs while you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. Make sure the printer is turned on; Using the pull tractor position Before installing the tractor in this can damage the...
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Multipart forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in this chapter. You load multipart forms the ... of wrinkles and waves. Also be removed. When loading single-sheet multipart forms that are bound at the top by line gluing, use the tractor installed in Chapter 3. Paper Handling 2-27 For details, see the Appendix.) Use multipart forms only under normal operating conditions. Note: Use only carbonless multipart forms. You...
Multipart forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in this chapter. You load multipart forms the ... of wrinkles and waves. Also be removed. When loading single-sheet multipart forms that are bound at the top by line gluing, use the tractor installed in Chapter 3. Paper Handling 2-27 For details, see the Appendix.) Use multipart forms only under normal operating conditions. Note: Use only carbonless multipart forms. You...
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Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet feeder 4-6 Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet feeder 4-6 Selecting single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes 4-7 Pull Tractor 4-8 Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305* or C82306* serial interface card 4-14 Using Printer Options 4-1
Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . . 4-4 Assembling the double bin cut-sheet feeder 4-6 Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet feeder 4-6 Selecting single-sheets, postcards, or envelopes 4-7 Pull Tractor 4-8 Loading paper with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 4-8 Roll Paper Holder 4-9 Interface Cards 4-12 Installing an interface card 4-12 The C82305* or C82306* serial interface card 4-14 Using Printer Options 4-1