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... Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. Epson LX-300+II Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Emulation Interfaces 9-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi ... serial interface, and one USB (ver 1.1) interface Paper feed methods Paper feed speed Buffer Built-in some countries) 13 international character sets Total print volume 12 million lines (except print head) MTBF 6,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life approximately 400 million strokes...
... Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. Epson LX-300+II Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Emulation Interfaces 9-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 337 cps at 12 or 15 cpi ... serial interface, and one USB (ver 1.1) interface Paper feed methods Paper feed speed Buffer Built-in some countries) 13 international character sets Total print volume 12 million lines (except print head) MTBF 6,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life approximately 400 million strokes...
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...To turn it off position. ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the printer's control panel.) ❏ Draft ❏ Roman ❏ Sans Serif ❏ Draft Condensed ❏ Roman Condensed ❏ Sans Serif Condensed 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 5 However, you may sometimes need to select one of -form ... printable width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II Roll paper A B Printable area A The minimum top margin is 8 inches (203.2 mm). Selecting a Built-in Font It is best to use in application programs usually override settings you want to the next top-of the ...
...To turn it off position. ❏ Feeds continuous paper backward from the printer's control panel.) ❏ Draft ❏ Roman ❏ Sans Serif ❏ Draft Condensed ❏ Roman Condensed ❏ Sans Serif Condensed 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 5 However, you may sometimes need to select one of -form ... printable width is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). Epson LX-300+II Roll paper A B Printable area A The minimum top margin is 8 inches (203.2 mm). Selecting a Built-in Font It is best to use in application programs usually override settings you want to the next top-of the ...
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... are printed at the top-of paper is not loaded correctly. Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use the control panel to select a built-in the printer. Paper is in the standby position when it off position when...Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Make sure that the printer is not available. n Paper Out ••• n Pause ••• ••• f Paper Out ••• n Pause ••• ••• Problem Solution The printer is overheated. An unknown printer error has occurred. n = on the control panel. Then set...
... are printed at the top-of paper is not loaded correctly. Epson LX-300+II Follow these steps to use the control panel to select a built-in the printer. Paper is in the standby position when it off position when...Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Make sure that the printer is not available. n Paper Out ••• n Pause ••• ••• f Paper Out ••• n Pause ••• ••• Problem Solution The printer is overheated. An unknown printer error has occurred. n = on the control panel. Then set...
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...separate the incoming paper from the push tractor Follow these steps: 1. See "Adjusting the top-of -form position. See "Changing Default Settings" on the tractor and remove the paper. Tear off your printed document before you can remove the paper, first tear off edge on...press the Load/Eject button. Turn on page 10. Always tear off the printed document using the Micro Adjust feature. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II 9. Open the printer cover, then tear off your printed document. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of -form position and ...
...separate the incoming paper from the push tractor Follow these steps: 1. See "Adjusting the top-of -form position. See "Changing Default Settings" on the tractor and remove the paper. Tear off your printed document before you can remove the paper, first tear off edge on...press the Load/Eject button. Turn on page 10. Always tear off the printed document using the Micro Adjust feature. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Epson LX-300+II 9. Open the printer cover, then tear off your printed document. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of -form position and ...
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... and fit its pins are aligned with the holes in the paper and then lock it to Off; Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Then slide the right sprocket to change the position where printing begins on the printer. 14. Fit the first holes of your paper, but leave it click. 11. If you want to... slack in the paper and push the blue lock lever to adjust the top-ofform position; otherwise, the paper may damage the printer or cause it in the Default Setting mode to lose the top-of -form position. 5. Move the paper supports midway between pages should be just above the print head...
... and fit its pins are aligned with the holes in the paper and then lock it to Off; Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Then slide the right sprocket to change the position where printing begins on the printer. 14. Fit the first holes of your paper, but leave it click. 11. If you want to... slack in the paper and push the blue lock lever to adjust the top-ofform position; otherwise, the paper may damage the printer or cause it in the Default Setting mode to lose the top-of -form position. 5. Move the paper supports midway between pages should be just above the print head...
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... See page 14 for instructions. Epson LX-300+II Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. (If you want to restore the printer's default top-of-form position, you can reset the printer. Advancing paper to the tear-off...Off (Font) button. Open the printer cover. 3. For instructions, see "Default Settings" on the Auto tear off edge The printer has a minimum and a maximum tearoff position. The printer beeps and the Pause light begins to turn on page 14 for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 You can save the paper...
... See page 14 for instructions. Epson LX-300+II Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer. (If you want to restore the printer's default top-of-form position, you can reset the printer. Advancing paper to the tear-off...Off (Font) button. Open the printer cover. 3. For instructions, see "Default Settings" on the Auto tear off edge The printer has a minimum and a maximum tearoff position. The printer beeps and the Pause light begins to turn on page 14 for instructions.) 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 11 You can save the paper...
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...the paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position. Insert a sheet of paper one at a time using . The printer automatically pulls it back to the standby position. 2. If the document is more information. Turn off the printer. 2. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 See "Printing on... multipart forms, thicker-than one sheet at a time. Then adjust the right edge guide to load a single sheet: 1. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Single Sheets You can use the ...
...the paper thickness lever is set to the appropriate position. Insert a sheet of paper one at a time using . The printer automatically pulls it back to the standby position. 2. If the document is more information. Turn off the printer. 2. Epson LX-300+II 7/06 See "Printing on... multipart forms, thicker-than one sheet at a time. Then adjust the right edge guide to load a single sheet: 1. Epson LX-300+II Printing on Single Sheets You can use the ...
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...it feeds into the printer. ❏ Make sure that are line-glued only at the back of up to the correct position for tractor use continuous paper loaded on envelopes. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 13 Keep the following tips in mind: ❏ Set the paper thickness ...lever to select the appropriate paper thickness. Do not print labels as described on a continuous backing sheet with the original. Epson LX-300+II 3.
...it feeds into the printer. ❏ Make sure that are line-glued only at the back of up to the correct position for tractor use continuous paper loaded on envelopes. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 13 Keep the following tips in mind: ❏ Set the paper thickness ...lever to select the appropriate paper thickness. Do not print labels as described on a continuous backing sheet with the original. Epson LX-300+II 3.
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..., you'll need to load a new sheet of all the factory default settings, turn off the printer to restore all the current settings. 5. Press the Tear Off (Font) button. Then hold down the Tear Off (Font) button and then turn off . 2. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see...
..., you'll need to load a new sheet of all the factory default settings, turn off the printer to restore all the current settings. 5. Press the Tear Off (Font) button. Then hold down the Tear Off (Font) button and then turn off . 2. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see...
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...the paper guide. Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, press the LF/FF button to eject the printed page. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at least 5 seconds before you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or ... possible solutions to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 If paper remains in the printer, follow these steps: 1. If the self test results are not properly aligned, you can help you are...
...the paper guide. Epson LX-300+II Clearing a Paper Jam If paper becomes jammed in the printer, press the LF/FF button to eject the printed page. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at least 5 seconds before you determine the source of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or ... possible solutions to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the outer case and paper guide. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 15 If paper remains in the printer, follow these steps: 1. If the self test results are not properly aligned, you can help you are...
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... Introduction About This Manual 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Safety Instructions 7 Hot parts caution symbol 7 When setting up the printer 8 When operating the printer 9 When handling paper 9 When maintaining the printer 10 Chapter 1 Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper 11 Printing with the push tractor 12 Printing with the pull ... on Special Paper 29 Adjusting the paper thickness lever 29 Multipart forms 30 Labels 31 Envelopes 32 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Driver 34 From Windows applications 34 From the Start menu 36 Changing the...
... Introduction About This Manual 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 7 Safety Instructions 7 Hot parts caution symbol 7 When setting up the printer 8 When operating the printer 9 When handling paper 9 When maintaining the printer 10 Chapter 1 Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper 11 Printing with the push tractor 12 Printing with the pull ... on Special Paper 29 Adjusting the paper thickness lever 29 Multipart forms 30 Labels 31 Envelopes 32 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software Accessing the Printer Driver 34 From Windows applications 34 From the Start menu 36 Changing the...
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Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 41 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 42 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 43 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 44 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 45 Setting up the printer server 45 Setting up the clients 49 Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM 57 Canceling Printing 58 Uninstalling the Printer Software 59 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 59...
Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 41 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 42 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 43 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 44 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network 45 Setting up the printer server 45 Setting up the clients 49 Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM 57 Canceling Printing 58 Uninstalling the Printer Software 59 Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 59...
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...," provides information about the control panel functions, including how to change the printer's default settings. ❏ Chapter 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," includes basic maintenance procedures and solutions to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). About ... This manual provides detailed information about your printer contains the printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance ...
...," provides information about the control panel functions, including how to change the printer's default settings. ❏ Chapter 4, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting," includes basic maintenance procedures and solutions to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). About ... This manual provides detailed information about your printer contains the printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® 98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0, plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility. Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance ...
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... rating of power source indicated on a flat, stable surface. When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the printer's label. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as this product.... enclosed area, as photocopiers or air control systems that comes with the printer, make sure the total ampere of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not...
... rating of power source indicated on a flat, stable surface. When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the printer's label. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as this product.... enclosed area, as photocopiers or air control systems that comes with the printer, make sure the total ampere of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not...
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... you feel it is a good idea to turn on your printed document. See "Adjusting the top-of the printer until you finish printing, follow the steps in the next section to tear off feature in Default Setting mode. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of -form position" on the... printer. 11. See page 67. 12. When using the Micro Adjust feature. this may damage the printer or cause it horizontally and fitting its position using the...
... you feel it is a good idea to turn on your printed document. See "Adjusting the top-of the printer until you finish printing, follow the steps in the next section to tear off feature in Default Setting mode. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of -form position" on the... printer. 11. See page 67. 12. When using the Micro Adjust feature. this may damage the printer or cause it horizontally and fitting its position using the...
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...67 for more information.) When the printer receives data, it open. 14. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you want to change the position where printing begins on the printer. 15. Set the Auto tear off the paper entering the printer; To eject the paper, tear off... feature in the Default Setting mode to adjust the paper position. Hold it ...
...67 for more information.) When the printer receives data, it open. 14. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you want to change the position where printing begins on the printer. 15. Set the Auto tear off the paper entering the printer; To eject the paper, tear off... feature in the Default Setting mode to adjust the paper position. Hold it ...
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... edge When the push tractor is installed, you can reset the printer. Advancing paper to advance your software. ❏ If you change it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. so you set the top-of-form position, press the Pause button to the... You can save the paper normally lost between documents. See page 73 for instructions. When you turn off the printer. ❏ The top margin setting made in your continuous paper to restore the printer's default top-of -form position. 5. If you try to adjust it , even if you resume printing, ...
... edge When the push tractor is installed, you can reset the printer. Advancing paper to advance your software. ❏ If you change it beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. so you set the top-of-form position, press the Pause button to the... You can save the paper normally lost between documents. See page 73 for instructions. When you turn off the printer. ❏ The top margin setting made in your continuous paper to restore the printer's default top-of -form position. 5. If you try to adjust it , even if you resume printing, ...
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...to the tear-off position automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tearoff position, you press the Tear Off (Font) button again, the printer feeds your document, check that the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing, the paper is on the Auto tear-off edge. Note: If ...Font) lights are not flashing. For instructions, see page 67. When Auto tear-off is in Default Setting mode. You can use the tear-off feature in two ways: ❏ Manually, by pressing the printer's Tear Off (Font) button ❏ Automatically, by no more data. 24 Paper Handling Then press the...
...to the tear-off position automatically To automatically advance your printed documents to the tearoff position, you press the Tear Off (Font) button again, the printer feeds your document, check that the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing, the paper is on the Auto tear-off edge. Note: If ...Font) lights are not flashing. For instructions, see page 67. When Auto tear-off is in Default Setting mode. You can use the tear-off feature in two ways: ❏ Manually, by pressing the printer's Tear Off (Font) button ❏ Automatically, by no more data. 24 Paper Handling Then press the...
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.... (See page 98 for instructions.) Printing on page 29. 5. Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the paper guide, bound edge first and printable side down. 26 Paper Handling After you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of single-sheet paper you want to... for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or other special paper, make sure the paper thickness lever is set the tear-off position, press the Pause button to restore the printer's default tear-off the printed pages.
.... (See page 98 for instructions.) Printing on page 29. 5. Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in the paper guide, bound edge first and printable side down. 26 Paper Handling After you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of single-sheet paper you want to... for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or other special paper, make sure the paper thickness lever is set the tear-off position, press the Pause button to restore the printer's default tear-off the printed pages.
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Follow these papers can print on a wide variety of paper you can damage the print head. Lift up or remove the printer cover. c Caution: When printing on multipart forms, thicker-than-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure the paper thickness lever is... labels, and envelopes. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Paper Handling 29 Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you 're using. Printing past the edge of the printer.
Follow these papers can print on a wide variety of paper you can damage the print head. Lift up or remove the printer cover. c Caution: When printing on multipart forms, thicker-than-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure the paper thickness lever is... labels, and envelopes. Adjusting the paper thickness lever Before printing on special paper, you need to make sure your application software settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Paper Handling 29 Printing on Special Paper With the LX-300+II, you 're using. Printing past the edge of the printer.