Product Information Guide
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Epson LX-300+II 7/06 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 High-speed draft condensed 321 cps at 17 cpi 300 cps at ...tables (26 graphical character tables are available in 1/216-inch increments 80 columns (at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing ...
Epson LX-300+II 7/06 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 High-speed draft condensed 321 cps at 17 cpi 300 cps at ...tables (26 graphical character tables are available in 1/216-inch increments 80 columns (at 10 cpi) 240 × 144 dpi maximum Epson ESC/P® and IBM® 2380 Plus (see the Reference Guide for text and graphics printing. Unidirectional text or graphics printing ...
Reference Guide
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Chapter 5 Options and Consumables Cut-sheet Feeder 98 Optional Tractor 102 Roll Paper Holder 104 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 105 Chapter 6 Product Information Printer Parts 109 Specifications 111 Mechanical 111 Electronic 113 Electrical 115 Environmental 115 Paper 115 Printable area 119 Paper alignment 121 Command Lists 122 EPSON ESC/P control codes 122 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes 123 Standards and approvals 125 Safety approvals 125 CE marking 125 Index 126 5
Chapter 5 Options and Consumables Cut-sheet Feeder 98 Optional Tractor 102 Roll Paper Holder 104 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 105 Chapter 6 Product Information Printer Parts 109 Specifications 111 Mechanical 111 Electronic 113 Electrical 115 Environmental 115 Paper 115 Printable area 119 Paper alignment 121 Command Lists 122 EPSON ESC/P control codes 122 IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes 123 Standards and approvals 125 Safety approvals 125 CE marking 125 Index 126 5
Reference Guide
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... power source indicated on and off. ❏ Do not use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed ... of another cord may result in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all equipment to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and...; The power cord should be placed to properly grounded electrical outlets. Use of the power supply specifications in fire or electric shock. 8 Introduction It will not operate properly if it is tilted or...
... power source indicated on and off. ❏ Do not use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed ... of another cord may result in your area, contact your local power company or consult your Epson reseller. ❏ Connect all equipment to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and...; The power cord should be placed to properly grounded electrical outlets. Use of the power supply specifications in fire or electric shock. 8 Introduction It will not operate properly if it is tilted or...
Reference Guide
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... that are covered by the operating instructions. 10 Introduction ii. If liquid has entered the printer. When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in performance. ❏ Do not use aerosol blowers...
... that are covered by the operating instructions. 10 Introduction ii. If liquid has entered the printer. When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in performance. ❏ Do not use aerosol blowers...
Reference Guide
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See page 73 for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or other special paper,...(See page 98 for instructions.) Printing on page 29. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to restore the printer's default tear-off position, press the Pause button to the correct position. 5. Note: ...Insert multipart forms in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printed pages. Tear off the printer. (If you can load single sheets of paper one sheet at a time. ❏ To load a stack...
See page 73 for more information.) ❏ For detailed specifications on single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or other special paper,...(See page 98 for instructions.) Printing on page 29. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to restore the printer's default tear-off position, press the Pause button to the correct position. 5. Note: ...Insert multipart forms in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printed pages. Tear off the printer. (If you can load single sheets of paper one sheet at a time. ❏ To load a stack...
Reference Guide
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... sheet with the original. For multipart forms, you should not print any closer than 0.5 inch (13 mm) from either side of envelopes, see the paper specifications on the pull tractor. ❏ If you need to slip slightly. ❏ Load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper. they curl around....) ❏ Choose labels mounted on page 22. ❏ When you use them only under normal operating conditions. ❏ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs;
... sheet with the original. For multipart forms, you should not print any closer than 0.5 inch (13 mm) from either side of envelopes, see the paper specifications on the pull tractor. ❏ If you need to slip slightly. ❏ Load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper. they curl around....) ❏ Choose labels mounted on page 22. ❏ When you use them only under normal operating conditions. ❏ Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs;
Reference Guide
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... to do not match, unplug the printer and contact your electrical outlet. printer and computer specifications. For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Printers and Faxes). Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, as described in the User's Guide. Right-click the LX-300+II printer icon and select Properties. If the...
... to do not match, unplug the printer and contact your electrical outlet. printer and computer specifications. For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes (or Start > Printers and Faxes). Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, as described in the User's Guide. Right-click the LX-300+II printer icon and select Properties. If the...
Reference Guide
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... completely. off the printer and pull out the paper. Use paper that the paper release lever is within the specified range. Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. Check that is pulled forward to the continuous-paper position. See the paper specifications on page 115. Cause... LF/FF button to do The paper was not fed correctly or is the wrong type. The paper may be too long. See the paper specifications on page 115. Cause What to eject the page. Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Cause What to the tractor.
... completely. off the printer and pull out the paper. Use paper that the paper release lever is within the specified range. Continuous paper does not feed properly The tractor does not feed the paper. Check that is pulled forward to the continuous-paper position. See the paper specifications on page 115. Cause... LF/FF button to do The paper was not fed correctly or is the wrong type. The paper may be too long. See the paper specifications on page 115. Cause What to eject the page. Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Cause What to the tractor.
Reference Guide
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... other . The edge guide positions may not align with each side of the printer. When you use sidecrimped multipart forms, the copies may be the wrong size or thickness for continuous paper specifications. Also make sure the sprockets are locked and their covers are aligned with the... original. Make sure the paper supply is within the specified length range. Close the printer cover. Check that the paper size and thickness...
... other . The edge guide positions may not align with each side of the printer. When you use sidecrimped multipart forms, the copies may be the wrong size or thickness for continuous paper specifications. Also make sure the sprockets are locked and their covers are aligned with the... original. Make sure the paper supply is within the specified length range. Close the printer cover. Check that the paper size and thickness...
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... The paper may not be old or creased. Cause What to do Your application software settings may have fanned the stack of paper for paper specifications. many sheets in crooked. The paper feeds in the bin. You may be using the right type of paper before loading it in the bin.... Use only new, clean sheets of your paper may be too heavy or too light. For example, your printer and cutsheet feeder. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in the stacker. Two or more sheets feed at one time...
... The paper may not be old or creased. Cause What to do Your application software settings may have fanned the stack of paper for paper specifications. many sheets in crooked. The paper feeds in the bin. You may be using the right type of paper before loading it in the bin.... Use only new, clean sheets of your paper may be too heavy or too light. For example, your printer and cutsheet feeder. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in the stacker. Two or more sheets feed at one time...
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... to 39 Character sets, international, 114 table, 68, 71, 114 Cleaning printer, 74 to 75 Clearing paper jam, 93 to 94 Client computers, 49 to 56 Continuous paper loading, 11 to 14, 19 to 21 printing on, 11 to 26 specifications, 117 Control codes, 122 to 124 Control panel, 109 buttons, 63... Default Setting mode, 67 to 73 Default settings changing, 67 to 73 restoring, 73 E Edge guides, 109 Electronic specifications, 113 to 114 Envelopes, 29 to 30, 32, 117 Environmental specifications, 115 EPSON, help, 96 to 97 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59 to 61 Error lights, 77 to 78 ESC/P, 33, 122...
... to 39 Character sets, international, 114 table, 68, 71, 114 Cleaning printer, 74 to 75 Clearing paper jam, 93 to 94 Client computers, 49 to 56 Continuous paper loading, 11 to 14, 19 to 21 printing on, 11 to 26 specifications, 117 Control codes, 122 to 124 Control panel, 109 buttons, 63... Default Setting mode, 67 to 73 Default settings changing, 67 to 73 restoring, 73 E Edge guides, 109 Electronic specifications, 113 to 114 Envelopes, 29 to 30, 32, 117 Environmental specifications, 115 EPSON, help, 96 to 97 EPSON Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59 to 61 Error lights, 77 to 78 ESC/P, 33, 122...
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H Help, EPSON, 96 to 97 High speed draft, 67, 70 Hot parts caution symbol, 7 I I/F mode, 67, 70 IBM character ...on the push tractor, 11 to 14 problems, 84 to 87 release lever, 12, 17, 27, 109 single sheets, 26 to 28 specifications, 115 to 121 supports, 109 tension unit, 17, 110 thickness lever, 29 to 30, 110 Parallel I/F mode, 67, 71 interface,...Print direction, 67, 69 Printer cleaning, 74 to 75 cover, 109 parts, 109 to 110 server, 45 to 49 sharing, 45 to 58 specifications, 111 to 124 transporting, 75 to 76 Printer driver accessing, 34 to 37 settings, 38 to 39 Printer software uninstalling, 59 to...
H Help, EPSON, 96 to 97 High speed draft, 67, 70 Hot parts caution symbol, 7 I I/F mode, 67, 70 IBM character ...on the push tractor, 11 to 14 problems, 84 to 87 release lever, 12, 17, 27, 109 single sheets, 26 to 28 specifications, 115 to 121 supports, 109 tension unit, 17, 110 thickness lever, 29 to 30, 110 Parallel I/F mode, 67, 71 interface,...Print direction, 67, 69 Printer cleaning, 74 to 75 cover, 109 parts, 109 to 110 server, 45 to 49 sharing, 45 to 58 specifications, 111 to 124 transporting, 75 to 76 Printer driver accessing, 34 to 37 settings, 38 to 39 Printer software uninstalling, 59 to...
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..., 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions, 7 to 10 Self test, 94 to 95 Serial interface, 67, 70, 110 Server, printer, 45 to 49 Sharing printer, 45 to 58 Single-bin cut-sheet feeder, 98 to 101, 112 Single sheets loading..., 67 to 68, 84 Software setting, 67, 69 Special paper, printing on, 29 to 32 Specifications control codes, 122 to 124 electrical, 115 electronic, 113 to 114 environmental, 115 mechanical, 111 to 112 paper, 115 to 121 printer, 111 to 124 standards and approvals, 125 Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59...
..., 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions, 7 to 10 Self test, 94 to 95 Serial interface, 67, 70, 110 Server, printer, 45 to 49 Sharing printer, 45 to 58 Single-bin cut-sheet feeder, 98 to 101, 112 Single sheets loading..., 67 to 68, 84 Software setting, 67, 69 Special paper, printing on, 29 to 32 Specifications control codes, 122 to 124 electrical, 115 electronic, 113 to 114 environmental, 115 mechanical, 111 to 112 paper, 115 to 121 printer, 111 to 124 standards and approvals, 125 Status Monitor 3, 33, 41 to 44, 59...
User's Guide
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...must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). As you install the printer software). See the Reference Guide for more information. Introduction 5 See "Viewing the On-screen Reference Guide... 14 for more information. You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. w Warnings must be followed carefully to your computer when you read your documentation, please keep the...
...must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). As you install the printer software). See the Reference Guide for more information. Introduction 5 See "Viewing the On-screen Reference Guide... 14 for more information. You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. w Warnings must be followed carefully to your computer when you read your documentation, please keep the...
User's Guide
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... These limits are covered by one or more of the FCC Rules. If this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following measures. ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❏ ... cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which the receiver is connected. ❏ Consult the ...
... These limits are covered by one or more of the FCC Rules. If this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following measures. ❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❏ ... cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which the receiver is connected. ❏ Consult the ...