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... rights in other countries. QR Code is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson disclaims any consumable products other printers. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for identification ...The information contained herein is not responsible for use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this ...
... rights in other countries. QR Code is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Epson disclaims any consumable products other printers. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for identification ...The information contained herein is not responsible for use with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this ...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper 31 Positioning the continuous paper supply 31 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 32 Loading Single Sheets 37 Loading ... printer driver settings 51 Printer Driver Settings Overview 52 Printer settings 52 Monitoring settings 55 Setting Utility 55 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 55 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 58 Using Bi-D Adjustment 59 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 59 Using Printer Setting 61 Changing...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Loading Continuous Paper 31 Positioning the continuous paper supply 31 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 32 Loading Single Sheets 37 Loading ... printer driver settings 51 Printer Driver Settings Overview 52 Printer settings 52 Monitoring settings 55 Setting Utility 55 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 55 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 56 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 58 Using Bi-D Adjustment 59 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 59 Using Printer Setting 61 Changing...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting for the clients 65 Cancelling Printing 69 Uninstalling the Printer Software 70 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Checking the Printer Status 73 Using the Error Indicators 73 Problems and Solutions 74 Power supply problems 75... Self Test 90 Printing Hex Dump 91 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 93 Contacting Customer Support 93 Before Contacting Epson 93 Help for Users in Europe 94 Help for Users in Singapore 94 Help for Users in Vietnam 94 Help for Users in Indonesia 95...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting for the clients 65 Cancelling Printing 69 Uninstalling the Printer Software 70 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 70 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Checking the Printer Status 73 Using the Error Indicators 73 Problems and Solutions 74 Power supply problems 75... Self Test 90 Printing Hex Dump 91 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 93 Contacting Customer Support 93 Before Contacting Epson 93 Help for Users in Europe 94 Help for Users in Singapore 94 Help for Users in Vietnam 94 Help for Users in Indonesia 95...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 99 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 99 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 99 Roll Paper Holder 103 Assembling the roll paper holder 103 Installing the roll paper holder 104 Loading ...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 99 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 99 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 99 Roll Paper Holder 103 Assembling the roll paper holder 103 Installing the roll paper holder 104 Loading ...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system. Network Guide ( LQ-780N only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. Although there may be slight differences depending on the model, the ... otherwise specified. Additionally, "Windows" is the same. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of operation is used in this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on using the printer.
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system. Network Guide ( LQ-780N only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. Although there may be slight differences depending on the model, the ... otherwise specified. Additionally, "Windows" is the same. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of operation is used in this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on using the printer.
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... of your equipment. Visit the following Web site to indicate that they may be hot. Some of the symbols used . http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat...printer on the printer itself. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to ensure safety and proper use of the symbols. Safety Instructions 9 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Let them . Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions ...
... of your equipment. Visit the following Web site to indicate that they may be hot. Some of the symbols used . http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat...printer on the printer itself. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to ensure safety and proper use of the symbols. Safety Instructions 9 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Let them . Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions ...
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...redundancies into your printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; B.V. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users Safety Instructions 12 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for applications requiring high... printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it is replaced. you may damage the printer. For German users Importeur EPSON EUROPE. disaster prevention devices; various safety devices etc.; Also, other controls may result in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety...
...redundancies into your printer. ❏ Never replace the print head yourself; B.V. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users Safety Instructions 12 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for applications requiring high... printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it is replaced. you may damage the printer. For German users Importeur EPSON EUROPE. disaster prevention devices; various safety devices etc.; Also, other controls may result in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia See the following website to check the information for ZICTA Type Approval. https://support.epson.net/zicta/ Safety Instructions 13
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide ZICTA Type Approval for Users in Zambia See the following website to check the information for ZICTA Type Approval. https://support.epson.net/zicta/ Safety Instructions 13
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... EPSON ESC/P2 mode. Printer Basics 23 It has no longer receives data from applications based on . a parallel interface, a USB interface, or a network interface (LQ-780N only). If your printer is receiving data. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it checks whether a print job is turned on other interface. LQ-780/LQ...
... EPSON ESC/P2 mode. Printer Basics 23 It has no longer receives data from applications based on . a parallel interface, a USB interface, or a network interface (LQ-780N only). If your printer is receiving data. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it checks whether a print job is turned on other interface. LQ-780/LQ...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Chapter 3 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. See "Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to control... reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. If you wish to install EPSON Status Monitor 3, see "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 50 for instructions. Using the Printer Driver You can take full advantage of the printer's capabilities.
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Chapter 3 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. See "Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to control... reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. If you wish to install EPSON Status Monitor 3, see "Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 50 for instructions. Using the Printer Driver You can take full advantage of the printer's capabilities.
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...the print start position is used . driver setting or printer setting. Paper Source Select the paper source you do not see Help for Epson impact printers is to the list. If you want to use . When you select more details, see "Definition of copies you ...collate the copies. Otherwise this check box is selected, prints in the printer. Selecting the Printer Setting will print in the printer. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Settings Explanations Draw Borders* Select to select bidirectional printing. Selecting Unidirectional will be; For more detailed your paper is...
...the print start position is used . driver setting or printer setting. Paper Source Select the paper source you do not see Help for Epson impact printers is to the list. If you want to use . When you select more details, see "Definition of copies you ...collate the copies. Otherwise this check box is selected, prints in the printer. Selecting the Printer Setting will print in the printer. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Settings Explanations Draw Borders* Select to select bidirectional printing. Selecting Unidirectional will be; For more detailed your paper is...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Setting Utility Settings Bi-D Adjustment Printer Setting Explanations You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you can change the printer settings. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 63...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Setting Utility Settings Bi-D Adjustment Printer Setting Explanations You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to open the Printer Settings utility dialog box where you can change the printer settings. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 63...
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...Panel > View devices and printers in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is running with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (recommended), the shared printer may be displayed when monitoring printers... installed EPSON Status Monitor 3 yet, follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Printer Software 56 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you have installed the printer driver on your printer icon, then click Printer properties, and then click the Utility tab. LQ-780/LQ-780N ...
...Panel > View devices and printers in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is running with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (recommended), the shared printer may be displayed when monitoring printers... installed EPSON Status Monitor 3 yet, follow the steps below to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1. Printer Software 56 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 If you have installed the printer driver on your printer icon, then click Printer properties, and then click the Utility tab. LQ-780/LQ-780N ...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Do one of the following Utility screen is not displayed, you need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3; ❏ Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on page 47. Note: If the following to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar. Printer Software 58 To find out how to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon.
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Do one of the following Utility screen is not displayed, you need to access EPSON Status Monitor 3; ❏ Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on page 47. Note: If the following to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar. Printer Software 58 To find out how to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon.
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... If you find a misalignment in this situation, click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button in the Utility tab, and use the printer with Bi-D Adjustment To make adjustment when you turned off the printer during printing. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When you to default and try again.... Using Bi-D Adjustment This utility tool allows you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following printer status window appears. ...
... If you find a misalignment in this situation, click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button in the Utility tab, and use the printer with Bi-D Adjustment To make adjustment when you turned off the printer during printing. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When you to default and try again.... Using Bi-D Adjustment This utility tool allows you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following printer status window appears. ...
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... System > Control Panel > View devices and printers in the appearing screen. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that is directly connected to the printer is directly connected to share the printer on page 65. According to share the printer... set the printer server. Printer Software 63 See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 56. ❏ When connecting to set on the same network system, and they should be monitored on the printer server and clients. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing...
... System > Control Panel > View devices and printers in the appearing screen. Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that is directly connected to the printer is directly connected to share the printer on page 65. According to share the printer... set the printer server. Printer Software 63 See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 56. ❏ When connecting to set on the same network system, and they should be monitored on the printer server and clients. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing...
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... Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ When you want to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the window on a Windows network, you cannot access the shared printer...10063; This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer on a standard network system using the server (Microsoft workgroup). LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Setting for assistance. ❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on a network. Make sure that ...
... Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ When you want to use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 at clients, you have to install both of the printer driver and the EPSON Status Monitor 3 in the window on a Windows network, you cannot access the shared printer...10063; This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer on a standard network system using the server (Microsoft workgroup). LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Setting for assistance. ❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on a network. Make sure that ...
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... turned on page 56 for the clients" on page 65. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is displayed on the taskbar, follow the on the task bar. Insert the CD-ROM, then the Install Navi dialog box appears. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Cancel the dialog box by adding ENAGENT.EXE to select... the printer driver installed in which the printer driver for the clients" on page 65 after installing the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 from the CD-ROM. This ...
... turned on page 56 for the clients" on page 65. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is displayed on the taskbar, follow the on the task bar. Insert the CD-ROM, then the Install Navi dialog box appears. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Cancel the dialog box by adding ENAGENT.EXE to select... the printer driver installed in which the printer driver for the clients" on page 65 after installing the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 from the CD-ROM. This ...
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... box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. When cancelling a specified document, select a document you wish to cancel and select Cancel on the Printer menu. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user environment, remove the shortcut icon from all clients before uninstalling. Uninstalling the printer driver and...
... box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog box. When cancelling a specified document, select a document you wish to cancel and select Cancel on the Printer menu. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Note: When uninstalling EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user environment, remove the shortcut icon from all clients before uninstalling. Uninstalling the printer driver and...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 3. Note: If the User Account Control window is selected in Programs. 5. Uninstall the software: Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall. Open Utility tab and select EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P) and click OK. Click the Printer Model tab, select the icon of the ...printer you want to uninstall. 6. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Open Uninstall a program (or Add or Remove Programs): Select Uninstall a program in the Printer Model tab. Printer Software ...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 3. Note: If the User Account Control window is selected in Programs. 5. Uninstall the software: Click Uninstall/Change or Uninstall. Open Utility tab and select EPSON Status Monitor 3 (for EPSON XXXXXX ESC/P) and click OK. Click the Printer Model tab, select the icon of the ...printer you want to uninstall. 6. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Open Uninstall a program (or Add or Remove Programs): Select Uninstall a program in the Printer Model tab. Printer Software ...