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...) total 52.3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for text and graphics. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-1 EPSON LQ-300 n----7 paper supports sw/ itch amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix I 12 I 240 J is 300 Le4terQuatity 10 67 12 60 1 I 15 I 100 I l The paper-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd...
...) total 52.3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for text and graphics. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-1 EPSON LQ-300 n----7 paper supports sw/ itch amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix I 12 I 240 J is 300 Le4terQuatity 10 67 12 60 1 I 15 I 100 I l The paper-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd...
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...Handshaking: BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level: TTL compatible Connector: 36-pin 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent EPSON LQ-300 Serial interface specifications The serial interface has the following table lists the serial connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals. ...(-4 to 13lOF) Humidity (without condensation): Operation: 5 to the appropriate interface when it receives data. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 Bit rate: 300,600,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200 bps (selectable) Word length: Data format Start bit Parity bit Stop bit 7 ...
...Handshaking: BUSY and ACKNLG signals Signal level: TTL compatible Connector: 36-pin 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent EPSON LQ-300 Serial interface specifications The serial interface has the following table lists the serial connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals. ...(-4 to 13lOF) Humidity (without condensation): Operation: 5 to the appropriate interface when it receives data. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 Bit rate: 300,600,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200 bps (selectable) Word length: Data format Start bit Parity bit Stop bit 7 ...
User Manual
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... with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Sales of the ESC/P® Reference Manual Epson technical information library fax service Product literature withtechnical specifications on our current and new products Sales of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers. In other countries,... call (614) 529-1611 or your EPSON product Customer Relations CompuServe@ on-line support 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...
... with the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON products Sales of the ESC/P® Reference Manual Epson technical information library fax service Product literature withtechnical specifications on our current and new products Sales of authorized EPSON dealers and Service Centers. In other countries,... call (614) 529-1611 or your EPSON product Customer Relations CompuServe@ on-line support 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...
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All claims under any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979. Epson (UK) Limited does not issue or operate any sample. iv ...guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour required to correct any Statute, including Sections 12 to unauthorized and inexpert repair. All EPSON Products, other than OEM products, are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from date of purchase by evidence of purchase...
All claims under any malfunction of the equipment, but specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty operation due to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979. Epson (UK) Limited does not issue or operate any sample. iv ...guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour required to correct any Statute, including Sections 12 to unauthorized and inexpert repair. All EPSON Products, other than OEM products, are made by the user returning the product to the supplier from date of purchase by evidence of purchase...
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...in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be earthed. Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be connected to the terminal in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to the user's premises or the repair or commissioning of ...the product on site. The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility ...
...in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be earthed. Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be connected to the terminal in conditions outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to the user's premises or the repair or commissioning of ...the product on site. The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility ...
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With the color upgrade installed, the printer does not operate properly 3-11 Appendix Printer Specifications Printing Paper Mechanical Electrical Environmental Safety approvals Interface Specifications Parallel interface Serial interface Command Summary Sending printer commands Using the command summary General operation Paper feeding Page format Print position motion Font selection Font enhancement Spacing Character handling Bit image Graphics...
With the color upgrade installed, the printer does not operate properly 3-11 Appendix Printer Specifications Printing Paper Mechanical Electrical Environmental Safety approvals Interface Specifications Parallel interface Serial interface Command Summary Sending printer commands Using the command summary General operation Paper feeding Page format Print position motion Font selection Font enhancement Spacing Character handling Bit image Graphics...
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... exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by -step instructions for help. Be sure to your printer. Chapter 2 includes information on how to get the printing results you find information on solving printing problems. If printing ... up and operating your computer. Energy Star Compliant This printer complies with the U.S. Chapter 1 describes how to install options. The Appendix covers the printer's specifications and lists programming commands. Chapter 3 offers simple tips on specific topics quickly. 2 Introduction Finding Your Way Around This ...
... exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by -step instructions for help. Be sure to your printer. Chapter 2 includes information on how to get the printing results you find information on solving printing problems. If printing ... up and operating your computer. Energy Star Compliant This printer complies with the U.S. Chapter 1 describes how to install options. The Appendix covers the printer's specifications and lists programming commands. Chapter 3 offers simple tips on specific topics quickly. 2 Introduction Finding Your Way Around This ...
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... into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord's ampere rating. This could result in those controls that are followed. Except as specifically explained in performance, indicating a need for service Introduction 5 Adjust only those compartments to service personnel. If it has been dropped or the... cabinet has been damaged If it exhibits a distinct change in the user's manual, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. Refer all servicing in a risk of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes...
... into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord's ampere rating. This could result in those controls that are followed. Except as specifically explained in performance, indicating a need for service Introduction 5 Adjust only those compartments to service personnel. If it has been dropped or the... cabinet has been damaged If it exhibits a distinct change in the user's manual, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. Refer all servicing in a risk of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes...
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... tips in mind: Choose labels mounted on labels. See page 2-13 for specifications.) Do not leave labels loaded in the printer, contact your dealer. 2-20 Using the Printer To remove the labels from the printer, tear off the backing and jam the printer. Because labels are especially sensitive to 1. Make sure the printing stays entirely...
... tips in mind: Choose labels mounted on labels. See page 2-13 for specifications.) Do not leave labels loaded in the printer, contact your dealer. 2-20 Using the Printer To remove the labels from the printer, tear off the backing and jam the printer. Because labels are especially sensitive to 1. Make sure the printing stays entirely...
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... under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Using the Printer 2-21 Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area. The print head must not go past the left or right edge of the envelope or other thick paper. (See the Appendix for specifications.) It's a good idea to print a test sample using... a normal single sheet of paper before you insert the envelope between the paper guides, push it firmly and hold it until it feeds into the printer first, printable-side down. See page 2-18.
... under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Using the Printer 2-21 Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area. The print head must not go past the left or right edge of the envelope or other thick paper. (See the Appendix for specifications.) It's a good idea to print a test sample using... a normal single sheet of paper before you insert the envelope between the paper guides, push it firmly and hold it until it feeds into the printer first, printable-side down. See page 2-18.
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...over -perforation When you should use continuous paper with the tractor. This feature does not affect single-sheet paper. Using the Printer 2-23 See the Appendix for specific characters. Skip-over the perforations of continuous paper, providing a 1-inch margin between the last line printed on one page and...character tables. You can easily tear off When you can set this feature only if your program does not provide them. When the printer receives data, it automatically reverses the paper to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you use all the settings ...
...over -perforation When you should use continuous paper with the tractor. This feature does not affect single-sheet paper. Using the Printer 2-23 See the Appendix for specific characters. Skip-over the perforations of continuous paper, providing a 1-inch margin between the last line printed on one page and...character tables. You can easily tear off When you can set this feature only if your program does not provide them. When the printer receives data, it automatically reverses the paper to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you use all the settings ...
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... cable. Load paper in the printer. Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, as described on page 1-16. Check the software's printer settings. The printer may not be installed properly. The printer sounds like it is printing, but...printer does not print The Pause light is flashing and the printer beeps three times. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of paper. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your electrical outlet. The lights come on again. Check both the printer and computer specifications...
... cable. Load paper in the printer. Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, as described on page 1-16. Check the software's printer settings. The printer may not be installed properly. The printer sounds like it is printing, but...printer does not print The Pause light is flashing and the printer beeps three times. Check that the printer's voltage rating matches the voltage of paper. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your electrical outlet. The lights come on again. Check both the printer and computer specifications...
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...feed properly Paper does not feed. Insert a new sheet. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. See the paper specifications in the printer. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Paper feeding is closed . Move the paper a little to see that is closed . Set the paper-release... lever to eject the page. Use paper that the printer cover is within the specified range. Check to the left in the...
...feed properly Paper does not feed. Insert a new sheet. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. See the paper specifications in the printer. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Paper feeding is closed . Move the paper a little to see that is closed . Set the paper-release... lever to eject the page. Use paper that the printer cover is within the specified range. Check to the left in the...
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...the edge guide positions are closed . Reattach the paper to the correct position. Check that the paper-release lever is closed . Make sure the printer cover is pulled forward to the continuous paper position. Check that the paper size and thickness are aligned with each other. If not, move ... supply may have come off the tractor. Continuous paper does not feed proper/y The tractor does not feed the paper. See the paper specifications in the upright position. The position of the printer. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are correct.
...the edge guide positions are closed . Reattach the paper to the correct position. Check that the paper-release lever is closed . Make sure the printer cover is pulled forward to the continuous paper position. Check that the paper size and thickness are aligned with each other. If not, move ... supply may have come off the tractor. Continuous paper does not feed proper/y The tractor does not feed the paper. See the paper specifications in the upright position. The position of the printer. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are correct.
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... edge guide positions on two pages. Remove the paper and fan it . See "Getting the results you expect" on page 2-6. 3-10 Troubleshooting Look for paper specifications.
... edge guide positions on two pages. Remove the paper and fan it . See "Getting the results you expect" on page 2-6. 3-10 Troubleshooting Look for paper specifications.
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Appendix Printer Specifications A-2 Printing A-2 Paper A-4 Mechanical A-6 Electrical A-7 Environmental A-7 Safety approvals A-8 Interface Specifications A-8 Parallel interface A-8 Serial interface A-8 Command Summary A-10 Sending printer commands A-10 Using the command summary A-10 General operation A-11 Paper feeding A-11 Page format A-11 Print position motion A-12 Font selection A-13 Font enhancement A-14 Spacing A-15 Character handling A-16 Bit image A-18 Graphics A-19 Color printing A-19 Character Tables A-20 Appendix A-1
Appendix Printer Specifications A-2 Printing A-2 Paper A-4 Mechanical A-6 Electrical A-7 Environmental A-7 Safety approvals A-8 Interface Specifications A-8 Parallel interface A-8 Serial interface A-8 Command Summary A-10 Sending printer commands A-10 Using the command summary A-10 General operation A-11 Paper feeding A-11 Page format A-11 Print position motion A-12 Font selection A-13 Font enhancement A-14 Spacing A-15 Character handling A-16 Bit image A-18 Graphics A-19 Color printing A-19 Character Tables A-20 Appendix A-1
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... slow down the printing speed. at 15 cpi; 137 char. at 12 cpi; 120 char. Printer Specifications Printing Print method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Print speed: Quality Draft Letter Quality Characters per 1/6-inch line; 3.3 inches/ second with the Printer Setting mode or a software command.) Line spacing: 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in increments of...
... slow down the printing speed. at 15 cpi; 137 char. at 12 cpi; 120 char. Printer Specifications Printing Print method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Print speed: Quality Draft Letter Quality Characters per 1/6-inch line; 3.3 inches/ second with the Printer Setting mode or a software command.) Line spacing: 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in increments of...
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... (VDE 0878 part 3, part 30) EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) Class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an EIA-232D serial interface and a Centronics-compatible parallel interface. The printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data. Bit rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (selectable) Word length: Data...
... (VDE 0878 part 3, part 30) EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) Class B Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an EIA-232D serial interface and a Centronics-compatible parallel interface. The printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data. Bit rate: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (selectable) Word length: Data...
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... 2-22, 2-24 tear off, 2-22-23 B Bit rate, 2-22, 2-25 Buttons, 2-2-3 C Changing printer settings, 2-25-28 Character handling, A-16 table, 2-22-23 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Color Upgrade Kit, 1, 2-35-38 Command summary, A-10-19 Connecting printer to computer, 1-13-16 Continuous paper, 2-7-17 Control panel, 2-2-4 Cut-sheet feeder, 2-29-33...States users, iii I Important safety information, v-vi, 4-5 Installing options, 2-29-38 knob, 1-4 ribbon cartridge, 1-6-9 Interface, 2-22, 2-25 parallel, 1-13-14 serial, 1-13, 1-15-16 specifications, A-8-9 K Knob, 1-4 ribbon-tightening, 1-7-8 Index 1
... 2-22, 2-24 tear off, 2-22-23 B Bit rate, 2-22, 2-25 Buttons, 2-2-3 C Changing printer settings, 2-25-28 Character handling, A-16 table, 2-22-23 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Color Upgrade Kit, 1, 2-35-38 Command summary, A-10-19 Connecting printer to computer, 1-13-16 Continuous paper, 2-7-17 Control panel, 2-2-4 Cut-sheet feeder, 2-29-33...States users, iii I Important safety information, v-vi, 4-5 Installing options, 2-29-38 knob, 1-4 ribbon cartridge, 1-6-9 Interface, 2-22, 2-25 parallel, 1-13-14 serial, 1-13, 1-15-16 specifications, A-8-9 K Knob, 1-4 ribbon-tightening, 1-7-8 Index 1
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... button, 2-3 light, 2-2 Plugging in the printer, 1-9 Power supply, troubleshooting, 3-2-3 Printer assembling, 1-4-9 changing the settings, 2-25-28 choosing a place for, 1-3 commands, sending, A-10 plugging in, 1-9 settings, 2-25-28, A-9 setting descriptions, 2-23 specifications, A-2-8 Printing in pull tractor position, 2-13...Safety information, v-vi, 4-5 Selecting fonts, 2-4 Self test, 1-10-12 Sending printer commands, A-10 Serial interface, 1-15-16 Setting up the printer, 1-l-16 your software, 1-16-18 Settings, changing printer, 2-22-28 Single sheets, 2-5-6 Single-bin Cut-Sheet Feeder, 1, 2-29...
... button, 2-3 light, 2-2 Plugging in the printer, 1-9 Power supply, troubleshooting, 3-2-3 Printer assembling, 1-4-9 changing the settings, 2-25-28 choosing a place for, 1-3 commands, sending, A-10 plugging in, 1-9 settings, 2-25-28, A-9 setting descriptions, 2-23 specifications, A-2-8 Printing in pull tractor position, 2-13...Safety information, v-vi, 4-5 Selecting fonts, 2-4 Self test, 1-10-12 Sending printer commands, A-10 Serial interface, 1-15-16 Setting up the printer, 1-l-16 your software, 1-16-18 Settings, changing printer, 2-22-28 Single sheets, 2-5-6 Single-bin Cut-Sheet Feeder, 1, 2-29...