Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to the interface receiving data. 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 favor of the Windows fonts resident on your computer. Paper parking Supports loading of the built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Versatility-Built...
... LL L Versatility-Flexible interfacing Most EPSON impact printers offer both standard bidirectional parallel and serial interfaces which help you to the interface receiving data. 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 favor of the Windows fonts resident on your computer. Paper parking Supports loading of the built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the box. Versatility-Built...
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...the information given below . Select your floppy disk drive. 3. Click File; Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. Make sure Windows is running and the Program Manager window is installed on your computer, follow these steps: 1.... Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps ...
...the information given below . Select your floppy disk drive. 3. Click File; Setting Up Your Software Refer to install the correct driver for printer driver installation instructions. Make sure Windows is running and the Program Manager window is installed on your computer, follow these steps: 1.... Copyright © 1996 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan 4005786 M01-00 If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the steps ...
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... on your computer's parallel port must be an IEEE-2284 (ECP or EPP compatible) bidirectional parallel port. If you turn on the printer first; Then click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer button. Do not select any of the other buttons. See your...Found screen, 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 ...
... on your computer's parallel port must be an IEEE-2284 (ECP or EPP compatible) bidirectional parallel port. If you turn on the printer first; Then click the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer button. Do not select any of the other buttons. See your...Found screen, 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 ...
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...We recommend that you inserted the disk in drive A, click OK. To use the printer as shown. Choose Yes in the Copy manufacturer's files from box and click OK. 9. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in the Printer name box. At the next screen you assign. Click the Next button. 11. ...the Finish button. 13. 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 setting.) 10. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. If it did not print ...
...We recommend that you inserted the disk in drive A, click OK. To use the printer as shown. Choose Yes in the Copy manufacturer's files from box and click OK. 9. Insert the Windows printer driver disk in the Printer name box. At the next screen you assign. Click the Next button. 11. ...the Finish button. 13. 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 setting.) 10. To access the driver, see the Install From Disk screen. 7. If it did not print ...
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... the floppy disk containing the driver into your screen. 4 Click the Next button. 14. Click the Next button. 12. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to print a test page. 15. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Have... Disk button. 7. Select your printer the default printer. Select the Yes radio button if ...
... the floppy disk containing the driver into your screen. 4 Click the Next button. 14. Click the Next button. 12. Installing the driver while running Windows 95 If you want to print a test page. 15. Double-click the Printers folder. 3. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 4. Click the Have... Disk button. 7. Select your printer the default printer. Select the Yes radio button if ...
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...printer driver settings If you don't see your paper size, scroll through the list, and select the correct size. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. The diagram on the Paper menu. Choose Properties. 5. If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the orientation you have loaded in your printer... On page 1-16, add the information below. If you are finished. 5 Select the resolution on your User's Guide. then click Printers. 3. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Right-click on the Graphics menu. 9. The diagram on the screen changes...
...printer driver settings If you don't see your paper size, scroll through the list, and select the correct size. Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. The diagram on the Paper menu. Choose Properties. 5. If you are using Windows 95, follow these steps to the orientation you have loaded in your printer... On page 1-16, add the information below. If you are finished. 5 Select the resolution on your User's Guide. then click Printers. 3. In the Desktop window, click the Start button. 2. Right-click on the Graphics menu. 9. The diagram on the screen changes...
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... appears as the default directory. 4. To use your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! Press Enter. Using EPSON printer utilities To use the EPSON Remote! utility, type PRNSET, and press Enter, or to properly align your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. On pages 1-18 through...
... appears as the default directory. 4. To use your EPSON utilities, follow these steps: 1. DOS printer utilities Your printer driver disk includes the EPSON Remote! Press Enter. Using EPSON printer utilities To use the EPSON Remote! utility, type PRNSET, and press Enter, or to properly align your printer's name in the Printer Model window and press Enter. On pages 1-18 through...
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... the use of CompuServe, you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any options or consumable products other ...Limited. CompuServe® online support If 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...
... the use of CompuServe, you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any options or consumable products other ...Limited. CompuServe® online support If 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...
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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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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. Caution: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use at another voltage. Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer. 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. Caution: There are several versions of the printer does not show the correct voltage for use at another voltage. Keep the packing materials in case you need to the printer. 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
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... computer system, follow the steps below to install the correct printer driver. 1. Make sure Windows is running and that comes with the program. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. Then follow the steps below to install the correct driver for Windows, and CorelDRAW!®. 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. Make sure Windows is running and that comes with the program. Insert the EPSON driver disk into your printer. Then follow the steps below to install the correct driver for Windows, and CorelDRAW!®. Select FX-2170 as Word for Windows, Lotus® 1-2-3® for your...
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... source. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. If you must choose the correct settings to scroll through the list. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Select the ...resolution you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. Checking the printer driver settings before you start printing, you desire. 7. because...
... source. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer Paper source Tractor, manual feed, or sheet feeder. If you must choose the correct settings to scroll through the list. While many Windows applications override the printer settings made with the driver, some do not. Select the ...resolution you should make sure that the driver settings match your document requirements. Checking the printer driver settings before you start printing, you desire. 7. because...
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Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the 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. Also, DOS programs require you can control intensity by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. If your...
Windows software Most DOS software programs include drivers for instructions on selecting the 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. Also, DOS programs require you can control intensity by choosing None, Coarse, or Fine. If your...
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... you want to print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on the printer. Press the Font button to change a default setting from the printer's control panel through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to save your selection. 3. While you can control many basic functions of these...
... you want to print the rest of the Default Setting mode instructions: 1. Follow the instructions on the printer. Press the Font button to change a default setting from the printer's control panel through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to save your selection. 3. While you can control many basic functions of these...
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...Printer drivers Index IN-1 A Adjusting the loading position, 3-13-14 Application software, 1-15 Auto carriage return, 3-12 Auto line feed, 3-11 Auto tear-off position, 3-17 loading, 2-12-22 problems, 6-12 switching to or from cut -sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers..., l-14 Cards. 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 continuous paper, 4-6-7 D Data dump, 3-6 Default setting mode, 3-7-12 instruction...
...Printer drivers Index IN-1 A Adjusting the loading position, 3-13-14 Application software, 1-15 Auto carriage return, 3-12 Auto line feed, 3-11 Auto tear-off position, 3-17 loading, 2-12-22 problems, 6-12 switching to or from cut -sheet feeder, 4-6 Draft, 2-10, 3-5 Drivers..., l-14 Cards. 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 continuous paper, 4-6-7 D Data dump, 3-6 Default setting mode, 3-7-12 instruction...
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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