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...; ® Microsoft , Windows , Windows Server , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for use of this information as applied to strictly comply with this Epson printer. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of this product...
...; ® Microsoft , Windows , Windows Server , and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for use of this information as applied to strictly comply with this Epson printer. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of this publication may be trademarks of this product...
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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 single ... 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 single ... 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 all versions. ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 11 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 10 operating system ...", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are examples only. Network Guide ( LQ-780N only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on using the printer. Additionally, "Windows...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide About This Manual Where to all versions. ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 11 operating system ® ® ❏ Microsoft Windows 10 operating system ...", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are examples only. Network Guide ( LQ-780N only) Provides network information on setting up the printer and installing the software. User's Guide (this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. The content displayed on the screens varies depending on using the printer. Additionally, "Windows...
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... following Web site to indicate that they may be hot. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. 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 source. ❏ Place... printer. Warnings must be followed carefully to ensure safety and proper use of the symbols. Let them cool for a few minutes before using the printer. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes !
... following Web site to indicate that they may be hot. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is tilted or placed at an angle. 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 source. ❏ Place... printer. Warnings must be followed carefully to ensure safety and proper use of the symbols. Let them cool for a few minutes before using the printer. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes !
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...as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices etc.; For German users Importeur EPSON EUROPE. you should use this product only after a full evaluation. Because this product was not intended for use When this product's... and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not reconnect the power cord to maintain safety and total system reliability. B.V. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for your printer. ❏ ...
...as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices etc.; For German users Importeur EPSON EUROPE. you should use this product only after a full evaluation. Because this product was not intended for use When this product's... and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not reconnect the power cord to maintain safety and total system reliability. B.V. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for your printer. ❏ ...
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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 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.
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...waits when it checks whether a print job is turned on. When you to print from Windows applications using the printer driver included in the EPSON ESC/P2 mode. If your printer is turned off this mode if you encounter connection problems when you select ESC/P2 the printer operates ...the uppercase letter O and a zero. You can specify 10 seconds or 30 seconds for the interface mode, depending on the interface you use. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Software When you are printing from applications based on other interface. It has no longer receives data from an interface before it no...
...waits when it checks whether a print job is turned on. When you to print from Windows applications using the printer driver included in the EPSON ESC/P2 mode. If your printer is turned off this mode if you encounter connection problems when you select ESC/P2 the printer operates ...the uppercase letter O and a zero. You can specify 10 seconds or 30 seconds for the interface mode, depending on the interface you use. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Software When you are printing from applications based on other interface. It has no longer receives data from an interface before it no...
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... procedures that allows your Windows applications or from Windows applications" on page 56 for more information. 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 software and...
... procedures that allows your Windows applications or from Windows applications" on page 56 for more information. 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 software and...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Settings Explanations Draw Borders* Select to the list. Copy Count* Select the number of the paper you want to print. The higher the ... mode. Printable Area If Standard is selected, the normal printable area for the print start position is used. Top Margin Priority Select which setting for Epson impact printers is to select bidirectional printing. Pages per Sheet Layout* Select the layout direction for the metafile Spooling. Halftoning Select the type of the...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Settings Explanations Draw Borders* Select to the list. Copy Count* Select the number of the paper you want to print. The higher the ... mode. Printable Area If Standard is selected, the normal printable area for the print start position is used. Top Margin Priority Select which setting for Epson impact printers is to select bidirectional printing. Pages per Sheet Layout* Select the layout direction for the metafile Spooling. Halftoning Select the type of the...
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... and "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" on page 56. To monitor the printer, make settings for more information. Printer Software 55 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 change the printer settings. Click this button to...
... and "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" on page 56. To monitor the printer, make settings for more information. Printer Software 55 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 change the printer settings. Click this button to...
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...'s OS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (x64)/11 Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (x86) Folder Name \Apps\StatusMonitor\STM3x64 \Apps\StatusMonitor\STM3 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to install the software. Click on the Start button, and then select Windows System > Control Panel > ... are using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is off and that locates in a remote location by adding ENAGENT.EXE to Exceptions of the firewall function. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Note: ❏ If you are logged on, a communication...
...'s OS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (x64)/11 Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (x86) Folder Name \Apps\StatusMonitor\STM3x64 \Apps\StatusMonitor\STM3 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to install the software. Click on the Start button, and then select Windows System > Control Panel > ... are using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is off and that locates in a remote location by adding ENAGENT.EXE to Exceptions of the firewall function. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Note: ❏ If you are logged on, a communication...
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Note: If the following to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. Printer Software 58 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. To find out how to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar.
Note: If the following to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. Printer Software 58 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. To find out how to the Utility menu and follow the instructions. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to open the Utility menu, See "Using the Printer Driver" on the taskbar.
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...Printer Software 59 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When you turned off the printer while the printer is not printed properly, set the printer's font setting to default and try again. Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment To make adjustment when you find a misalignment in this situation, click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 ...button in the Utility tab, and use the printer with the status window left open. If you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following printer status window appears. Caution: ❏ Do not turn off the printer during printing. Doing ...
...Printer Software 59 LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide When you turned off the printer while the printer is not printed properly, set the printer's font setting to default and try again. Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment To make adjustment when you find a misalignment in this situation, click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 ...button in the Utility tab, and use the printer with the status window left open. If you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as described above, the following printer status window appears. Caution: ❏ Do not turn off the printer during printing. Doing ...
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...The computers on a network can be sure to set on the same network system, and they should be under the same network management beforehand. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the printer This section describes how to the versions of Windows OS and your access ...shared printers during printing is not available in some cases because of the router's settings. ❏ The printer server and clients should be set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that is directly connected to the printer is directly connected to share the printer with the printer server.
...The computers on a network can be sure to set on the same network system, and they should be under the same network management beforehand. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the printer This section describes how to the versions of Windows OS and your access ...shared printers during printing is not available in some cases because of the router's settings. ❏ The printer server and clients should be set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that is directly connected to the printer is directly connected to share the printer with the printer server.
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... details, see "Setting up your printer as a shared printer" on page 63. ❏ This section describes how to set the printer server. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off in the window on the client, please install them before performing these settings. 1. If you... the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from Network 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 allowed apps is not selected, and then click OK. 3. Click on a network. Note...
... details, see "Setting up your printer as a shared printer" on page 63. ❏ This section describes how to set the printer server. LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off in the window on the client, please install them before performing these settings. 1. If you... the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from Network 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 allowed apps is not selected, and then click OK. 3. Click on a network. Note...
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LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Select the name of the firewall function. Before printing, be resolved by clicking Cancel, then type the appropriate drive and folder names in "Setting for the clients" on page 65. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (... in "Setting for the clients" on the taskbar, follow the on the task bar. Note: ❏ If you also want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 for the shared printer, reinstall the printer driver as instructed in which the printer driver for instructions. ❏ If you may...
LQ-780/LQ-780N User's Guide 2. Select the name of the firewall function. Before printing, be resolved by clicking Cancel, then type the appropriate drive and folder names in "Setting for the clients" on page 65. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with the Windows Firewall feature turned on (... in "Setting for the clients" on the taskbar, follow the on the task bar. Note: ❏ If you also want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3 for the shared printer, reinstall the printer driver as instructed in which the printer driver for instructions. ❏ If you may...
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...the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. You can remove the icon by clearing the Shortcut Icon check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog...EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user environment, remove the shortcut icon from all running applications. Quit all clients before uninstalling. Printer Software 70 When cancelling a specified document, select a document you wish to cancel and select Cancel on the Printer menu. The printing job is canceled. Turn off the printer. 2. LQ-780/LQ-780N...
...the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. You can remove the icon by clearing the Shortcut Icon check box in the Monitoring Preferences dialog...EPSON Status Monitor 3 from a multi-user environment, remove the shortcut icon from all running applications. Quit all clients before uninstalling. Printer Software 70 When cancelling a specified document, select a document you wish to cancel and select Cancel on the Printer menu. The printing job is canceled. Turn off the printer. 2. LQ-780/LQ-780N...
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...Make sure that nothing is displayed, click Continue. 7. 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. ... a program in the Printer Model tab. Note: If the User Account Control window is selected in Programs. 5. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Open Control Panel: Click on the Start button, and then select Windows System > Control Panel. 4. Select the software you ...
...Make sure that nothing is displayed, click Continue. 7. 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. ... a program in the Printer Model tab. Note: If the User Account Control window is selected in Programs. 5. You can uninstall only the EPSON Status Monitor 3. Open Control Panel: Click on the Start button, and then select Windows System > Control Panel. 4. Select the software you ...