Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all of -form position. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts that allow you save...
... PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all of -form position. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of built-in fonts that allow you save...
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... the new information below to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your computer, follow these steps: 1. then click OK. 5. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 For...
... the new information below to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps below . The printer driver installs automatically. 6. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your computer, follow these steps: 1. then click OK. 5. Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 For...
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... please follow the procedure under "Installing the driver while running Windows 95," the next section. 5. 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 computer after installing the driver, Windows 95 may display the New ...
... please follow the procedure under "Installing the driver while running Windows 95," the next section. 5. 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 computer after installing the driver, Windows 95 may display the New ...
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...10. Choose Yes in a disk drive. 8. Click the Next button. 11. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. To use the printer as shown. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in the test page confirmation dialog if the page printed correctly. If it did not print ...correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on the screen. 6. Click OK. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 If you assign. Otherwise, change the drive letter in drive A, click OK. The program will copy ...
...10. Choose Yes in a disk drive. 8. Click the Next button. 11. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. To use the printer as shown. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in the test page confirmation dialog if the page printed correctly. If it did not print ...correctly, choose NO and follow the directions on the screen. 6. Click OK. You see "Checking the printer driver settings," page 5 of this supplement. 3 If you assign. Otherwise, change the drive letter in drive A, click OK. The program will copy ...
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..., select the NO radio button. 13. Click the Have Disk button. 7. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer the default printer. Type A: WIN 95 (or B: WIN 95); In the dialog box that appear on your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Double-click the...test page printed satisfactorily. Click the Next button. 12. Click Finish. 16. Click the Next button. 5. Click the Next button. 14. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to use with this printer. 11. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button.
..., select the NO radio button. 13. Click the Have Disk button. 7. Insert the floppy disk containing the driver into your printer the default printer. Type A: WIN 95 (or B: WIN 95); In the dialog box that appear on your printer's name in the dialog box, then click the Next button. 10. Double-click the...test page printed satisfactorily. Click the Next button. 12. Click Finish. 16. Click the Next button. 5. Click the Next button. 14. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to use with this printer. 11. Select the Local printer or Network printer radio button.
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If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. Right-click on the Graphics menu. 9. Choose Properties. 5. Make any other settings you wish, and ... Select Settings; Select the resolution on your User's Guide. If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to select the appropriate settings. 1. Checking the printer driver settings If you select. 6. then click Printers. 3. The diagram on the screen changes according to the paper size you are finished. 5 Select the paper source. 8. Select the paper size...
If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the information in the printer from the Paper size list on the Paper menu. Right-click on the Graphics menu. 9. Choose Properties. 5. Make any other settings you wish, and ... Select Settings; Select the resolution on your User's Guide. If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to select the appropriate settings. 1. Checking the printer driver settings If you select. 6. then click Printers. 3. The diagram on the screen changes according to the paper size you are finished. 5 Select the paper source. 8. Select the paper size...
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On pages 1-18 through l-20, replace the original information with the new information below. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. To use EPSON Remote! DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! In the screen that appears, select your computer instead of the control panel. All the necessary files are...
On pages 1-18 through l-20, replace the original information with the new information below. Installing EPSON printer utilities To install the utilities, follow these steps: 1. To use EPSON Remote! DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! In the screen that appears, select your computer instead of the control panel. All the necessary files are...
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...for representative #529. This membership entitles you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe Your own user ID and password A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe's monthly publication. ..., call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for a free introductory membership as Original Epson products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. In other than those designated as an owner of this offer, call (614) 529-1611 or...
...for representative #529. This membership entitles you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe Your own user ID and password A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe's monthly publication. ..., call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for a free introductory membership as Original Epson products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. In other than those designated as an owner of this offer, call (614) 529-1611 or...
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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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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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Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to transport your dealer. 1-4 Setting up the Printer If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for your country, contact your printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer. Caution: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use at another voltage.
Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk and the following items: Note: In some locations the power cord may be permanently attached to transport your dealer. 1-4 Setting up the Printer If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for your country, contact your printer. Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer. Caution: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use at another voltage.
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Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of the printer's features. Microsoft Windows and all your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3® for Windows, ... system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Type A:\DRIVER\SETUP, and choose OK. (This assumes that the Main window is the diskette drive.) 5. Select FX-2170 as described in the documentation that comes with the program...
Your software probably provides an installation or setup section that presents a list of the printer's features. Microsoft Windows and all your computer's diskette drive slot. 3. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your Windows programs, such as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3® for Windows, ... system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. From the File menu choose Run. 4. Type A:\DRIVER\SETUP, and choose OK. (This assumes that the Main window is the diskette drive.) 5. Select FX-2170 as described in the documentation that comes with the program...
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...on the screen changes according to select the appropriate settings: 1. The diagram on the page (portrait or landscape). Checking the printer driver settings before you start printing, you desire. 7. because of printing on the screen changes according to get the results you... select. 5. Select the resolution you should make sure that the driver settings match your printer is highlighted. 3. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. If you select...
...on the screen changes according to select the appropriate settings: 1. The diagram on the page (portrait or landscape). Checking the printer driver settings before you start printing, you desire. 7. because of printing on the screen changes according to get the results you... select. 5. Select the resolution you should make sure that the driver settings match your printer is highlighted. 3. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. If you select...
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... Click Options to install the printer driver. Using non- 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. Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. You can control dithering by clicking the arrow to see...
... Click Options to install the printer driver. Using non- 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. Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the driver. You can control dithering by clicking the arrow to see...
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... until the Pitch lights indicate the language you want to print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on the printer. While you can control many basic functions of these steps to select the language in this section, to change a default setting from the... the Font button to change settings using the Default Setting mode. Press the Tear Off /Bin button to save your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to print out the instruction. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pitch button while turning on this sheet, and...
... until the Pitch lights indicate the language you want to print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on the printer. While you can control many basic functions of these steps to select the language in this section, to change a default setting from the... the Font button to change settings using the Default Setting mode. Press the Tear Off /Bin button to save your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to print out the instruction. To enter Default Setting mode, hold down the Pitch button while turning on this sheet, and...
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... capacity, 4-2-5 problems, 6-7-11 second bin, 4-2-7 switching to or from cut -sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers. See Interface cards or Postcards Character fonts, 3-3 pit& 3-3 tables, 3-9, A-28-35 Cleaning the printer, 5-2 Commands barcode, A-25-26 ESC/P, 1, A-17-26 Connecting the printer, l-10 Continuous paper, 2-8-23 advancing to tear-off , 3-11,3-16 B Barcode command, A-25-26...
... capacity, 4-2-5 problems, 6-7-11 second bin, 4-2-7 switching to or from cut -sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers. See Interface cards or Postcards Character fonts, 3-3 pit& 3-3 tables, 3-9, A-28-35 Cleaning the printer, 5-2 Commands barcode, A-25-26 ESC/P, 1, A-17-26 Connecting the printer, l-10 Continuous paper, 2-8-23 advancing to tear-off , 3-11,3-16 B Barcode command, A-25-26...
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... Postcards, 2-29 Power cord, l-4 plugging in, l-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-l 1 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, l-17-18 installing l-15 settings, l-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, l-3 Printer utilites, l-18-20 Problem solving, 6-l-11 Protective materials, saving 14 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 Push tractor, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 Push/pub tractor, 2-8, 2-22...
... Postcards, 2-29 Power cord, l-4 plugging in, l-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-l 1 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, l-17-18 installing l-15 settings, l-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, l-3 Printer utilites, l-18-20 Problem solving, 6-l-11 Protective materials, saving 14 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 Push tractor, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 Push/pub tractor, 2-8, 2-22...
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T Tear Off /Bin button, 3-4, 3-6 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions CHANGING, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3 ,2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10, Unpacking the printer, l-4 Utilities EFSON Calibration, l-20 EPSON Remote!, l-18 V Voltage, caution, l-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, l-15-16 installing printer driver, l-15 IN-4 Index
T Tear Off /Bin button, 3-4, 3-6 light, 3-2 Tear off feature, 3-16-17 auto tear off, 3-16-17 Testing the printer, 1-10-13 Tractor positions CHANGING, 2-9-11 front push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-12-15 pull, 2-3 ,2-8, 2-19-21, 4-8 push/pull, 2-8, 2-22-23, 4-8-9 rear push, 2-3, 2-8, 2-15-18 selecting 2-8-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-2-12 Unidirectional printing, 3-10, Unpacking the printer, l-4 Utilities EFSON Calibration, l-20 EPSON Remote!, l-18 V Voltage, caution, l-4, 1-10 W Weight, A-9 Windows, l-15-16 installing printer driver, l-15 IN-4 Index