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...error messaging for direct printer to easily change the printer's default settings. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P...8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional...
...error messaging for direct printer to easily change the printer's default settings. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P...8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional...
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...new information below. Click File; then click OK. 5. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below to the following sections for your printer. For Microsoft Windows users If Microsoft Windows is open. 2. ...Click OK. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . Type A:...
...new information below. Click File; then click OK. 5. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. On page 1-15, replace the original text with the information given below to the following sections for your printer. For Microsoft Windows users If Microsoft Windows is open. 2. ...Click OK. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . Type A:...
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... Windows 95 users Follow these steps to perform a test print in step 11.) 2. then turn on the printer first; You see the New Hardware Found screen, please follow the procedure under "Installing the driver while running Windows 95," the next section. 5. This screen does not appear again. 2 Turn...other buttons. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port. (The paper 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,...
... Windows 95 users Follow these steps to perform a test print in step 11.) 2. then turn on the printer first; You see the New Hardware Found screen, please follow the procedure under "Installing the driver while running Windows 95," the next section. 5. This screen does not appear again. 2 Turn...other buttons. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer's parallel port. (The paper 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,...
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... OK. 9. Otherwise, change the drive letter in a disk drive. 8. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you can type a unique name for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is the default...and add an icon to print a test page. 12. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Click the Finish button. 13. At the next screen you assign. To use the printer as shown. Choose Yes in drive A, click OK. We recommend that you inserted the disk...
... OK. 9. Otherwise, change the drive letter in a disk drive. 8. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 In the next screen, select YES to the Printers folder using the printer name you can type a unique name for Windows 95 applications, select Yes. (No is the default...and add an icon to print a test page. 12. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. Click the Finish button. 13. At the next screen you assign. To use the printer as shown. Choose Yes in drive A, click OK. We recommend that you inserted the disk...
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.... 3. Then click the Next button. 6. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Select your computer's floppy disk drive. 8. Click the Next button. 12. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, follow the...
.... 3. Then click the Next button. 6. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Select your computer's floppy disk drive. 8. Click the Next button. 12. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you are using Windows 95, follow the...
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...and EPSON Calibration utilities. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. In the screen that appears, select your computer's disk drive. 2. To use EPSON Remote! Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your printer's name in the Printer ...directory on the screen to use either utility. 6 DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! C: EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. Using EPSON printer utilities To use the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. From...
...and EPSON Calibration utilities. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. In the screen that appears, select your computer's disk drive. 2. To use EPSON Remote! Insert the floppy disk containing the printer utilities into your printer's name in the Printer ...directory on the screen to use either utility. 6 DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! C: EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. Using EPSON printer utilities To use the EPSON Calibration utility, type CALIBRAT, and press Enter. 3. From...
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...this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. WARNING The connection of a nonshielded equipment interface cable to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as sat out in a residential installation. These limits are designed to radio or television reception. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested ...
...this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. WARNING The connection of a nonshielded equipment interface cable to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user... can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as sat out in a residential installation. These limits are designed to radio or television reception. FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested ...
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... Assistance in the U.S. iv In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON for your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. sales only). EPSON also provides the following support services in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Customer Relations...
... Assistance in the U.S. iv In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON for your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 922-8911: Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. sales only). EPSON also provides the following support services in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Customer Relations...
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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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... install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Position your printer level. Never use a printer stand... sprocket units. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 If you plan to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). Align the paper stack so that supports at an angle of the...
... install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Position your printer level. Never use a printer stand... sprocket units. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. Setting Up the Printer 1-3 If you plan to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). Align the paper stack so that supports at an angle of the...
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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 drive A is installed on your printer. Select FX-2170 as described in the documentation that comes with the program. Your printer will work correctly for all Windows programs If Microsoft® Windows™ is the diskette drive.) 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 From the File...choose Run. 4. Click OK. If Windows is open. 2. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of the printer's features. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus...
...that drive A is installed on your printer. Select FX-2170 as described in the documentation that comes with the program. Your printer will work correctly for all Windows programs If Microsoft® Windows™ is the diskette drive.) 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-15 From the File...choose Run. 4. Click OK. If Windows is open. 2. The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of the printer's features. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus...
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you to select from a list of printers to open the option menu. Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. Also, DOS programs require you can ... first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer driver is an update. If your printer is not included in the list below. 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/P printers. Click Options to install the printer...
you to select from a list of printers to open the option menu. Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. Also, DOS programs require you can ... first printer driver available in the list, contact your printer driver is an update. If your printer is not included in the list below. 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/P printers. Click Options to install the printer...
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... The following DOS utilities are included with the printer: Epson Remote! Use the space bar. Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your computer. Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Remote! In DOS, access the drive where you to install Epson Remote! Note: Do not type a backslash (\) between the parameters. utility allows you...
... The following DOS utilities are included with the printer: Epson Remote! Use the space bar. Epson Calibration utility lets you adjust the printing alignment from your computer. Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Remote! In DOS, access the drive where you to install Epson Remote! Note: Do not type a backslash (\) between the parameters. utility allows you...
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...from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to the single-sheet position. Paper Handling 2-3 Single-sheet position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed on single sheets of the printer. In this case, you can load single sheets from the front, rear, or bottom. You can load paper from either the top... or front of paper from the top 1. Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the...
...from 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to the single-sheet position. Paper Handling 2-3 Single-sheet position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed on single sheets of the printer. In this case, you can load single sheets from the front, rear, or bottom. You can load paper from either the top... or front of paper from the top 1. Rear push and rear push/pull tractor position-for continuous paper when the tractor unit is installed in the...
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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 are using. Always set the paper release lever correctly. Selecting the tractor position and paper path The table below lists... inches) wide. You can print on continuous paper, you set the paper release lever to the position indicated for the paper feed method you 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 are using. Always set the paper release lever correctly. Selecting the tractor position and paper path The table below lists... inches) wide. You can print on continuous paper, you set the paper release lever to the position indicated for the paper feed method you to install the tractor unit in the front or pull position.
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you lift it off . Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you align your paper feeding method. Paper Handling 2-9 Note: The rear push tractor cannot be removed. Make sure you feed paper ... slot, use the removable tractor unit as either a front push tractor or a pull tractor; Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. 1. Changing tractor positions You can use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to your paper supply with the paper loaded in the front ...
you lift it off . Using the front push tractor position Before installing the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. If you align your paper feeding method. Paper Handling 2-9 Note: The rear push tractor cannot be removed. Make sure you feed paper ... slot, use the removable tractor unit as either a front push tractor or a pull tractor; Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. 1. Changing tractor positions You can use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to your paper supply with the paper loaded in the front ...
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... the correct lever position. Let it off the printer. 3. Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on; Paper Handling 2-11 Using the pull tractor position Before installing the tractor in this can damage the printer. Also, if you lift it wasn't moved during...
... the correct lever position. Let it off the printer. 3. Warning: Never move the print head while the printer is turned off the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on; Paper Handling 2-11 Using the pull tractor position Before installing the tractor in this can damage the printer. Also, if you lift it wasn't moved during...