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... 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 tractor 17... Printing 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...
... 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 tractor 17... Printing 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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...Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. About This Manual This manual provides detailed 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...provides 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. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ ...
...Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. About This Manual This manual provides detailed 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...provides 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. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ ...
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... 33 The printer driver allows your computer to control the printer and enables your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. It is set to take full advantage of your Windows software applications to ESC/P. Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor...
... 33 The printer driver allows your computer to control the printer and enables your printer, alerts you when errors occur, and provides you monitor the status of the printer's capabilities. It is set to take full advantage of your Windows software applications to ESC/P. Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor...
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..." on page 36 for your document. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. Accessing the Printer Driver You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu: ❏ When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you...
..." on page 36 for your document. Note: While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not. Accessing the Printer Driver You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Start menu: ❏ When you access the printer driver from a Windows application, any settings you make apply only to the application you...
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To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears: Windows 98 or Me Windows 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 4. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. Using the Printer Software 35 2. Make sure your application and you click depends on page 38 for more information. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (The button you may need to click a combination of the window.
To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of these buttons.) The Properties window appears: Windows 98 or Me Windows 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 4. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on your printer is selected in the Name drop-down list: 3. Using the Printer Software 35 2. Make sure your application and you click depends on page 38 for more information. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (The button you may need to click a combination of the window.
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The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1.
The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1.
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You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3. Using the Printer Software 37 See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences.
You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3. Using the Printer Software 37 See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences.
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Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. Setting Explanation Paper Size Select the paper size you want to use . Resolution/ Graphics Resolution Select the printing resolution you want . The Halftone Color Adjustment window appears. Note that not every setting is not included in all versions of printout you want . If...
Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. Setting Explanation Paper Size Select the paper size you want to use . Resolution/ Graphics Resolution Select the printing resolution you want . The Halftone Color Adjustment window appears. Note that not every setting is not included in all versions of printout you want . If...
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... 3" on page 42 for EPSON Status Monitor 3. When sharing the printer, be sure to open the Monitoring Preferences window, where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Click this button. Monitoring settings Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you install the printer driver (as described in...
... 3" on page 42 for EPSON Status Monitor 3. When sharing the printer, be sure to open the Monitoring Preferences window, where you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Click this button. Monitoring settings Setting EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanation You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you install the printer driver (as described in...
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Open the printer driver and select the Utility menu. 2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up Status Monitor 3: 1.
Open the printer driver and select the Utility menu. 2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow these steps to set up Status Monitor 3: 1.
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... spaces or hyphens for your operating system: ❏ Windows 98 or Me: see page 50. ❏ Windows 2000 or XP: see page 52. ❏ Windows NT 4.0: see page 55. Follow the instructions for the share name. Follow the instructions on page 49 to install the printer driver on the client computers by accessing the shared...
... spaces or hyphens for your operating system: ❏ Windows 98 or Me: see page 50. ❏ Windows 2000 or XP: see page 52. ❏ Windows NT 4.0: see page 55. Follow the instructions for the share name. Follow the instructions on page 49 to install the printer driver on the client computers by accessing the shared...
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.... 4. Note: ❏ This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from the Printers folder. If you need to set up Windows 98 or Me clients: 1. Note: You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ If you want to be able to...
.... 4. Note: ❏ This section describes how to install the printer driver by accessing the shared printer from the Printers folder. If you need to set up Windows 98 or Me clients: 1. Note: You can also access the shared printer from Network Neighborhood or My Network on the Windows desktop. ❏ If you want to be able to...
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... -screen instructions. Using the Printer Software 51 5. Note: The name of the shared printer, and select whether to . Click Next. Click OK, and then follow the on the printer server is connected to use it is not Windows 98 or Me, go to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when you 're not sure...
... -screen instructions. Using the Printer Software 51 5. Note: The name of the shared printer, and select whether to . Click Next. Click OK, and then follow the on the printer server is connected to use it is not Windows 98 or Me, go to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when you 're not sure...
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... Using the Printer Software For Windows XP Home Edition clients, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows XP Professional clients, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000 clients, click Start > Settings > Printers. Note: You can change the shared printer's name so that it appears only on the client computer. Note: You can install the driver of the...
... Using the Printer Software For Windows XP Home Edition clients, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows XP Professional clients, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. For Windows 2000 clients, click Start > Settings > Printers. Note: You can change the shared printer's name so that it appears only on the client computer. Note: You can install the driver of the...
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Click the icon of the computer or server that is Windows 98, Me, or NT, you'll need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system on the printer server is Windows 2000 or XP, go to the next step. ❏ If the operating system on the...
Click the icon of the computer or server that is Windows 98, Me, or NT, you'll need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system on the printer server is Windows 2000 or XP, go to the next step. ❏ If the operating system on the...
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...: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights, even if you are not the Administrator. 1. Windows NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 7. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. 6. Click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Check the settings, then...
...: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful access rights, even if you are not the Administrator. 1. Windows NT 4.0 Follow the steps below to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 7. Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. 6. Click Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Check the settings, then...
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... queue name. ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on the printer server is not Windows NT, go to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 6. Click Finish. 56 Using ...the Printer Software Select whether to the next step. Click the icon of...
... queue name. ❏ The name of the shared printer may be changed by the computer or server that is connected to "Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM" on the printer server is not Windows NT, go to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 6. Click Finish. 56 Using ...the Printer Software Select whether to the next step. Click the icon of...
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... is located, and click OK. Click Yes (for Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (for clients is not found" may appear. Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM This section describes how to install the printer driver on the clients when the server and clients use different...you must access Windows as the Administrator. 1. Using the Printer Software 57 When you see the prompt, click OK, and follow the on Windows 2000, XP, or NT clients, you see the EPSON Installation Program screen, click Cancel. When installing drivers in which the printer driver for Windows XP) and continue...
... is located, and click OK. Click Yes (for Windows 2000) or Continue Anyway (for clients is not found" may appear. Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM This section describes how to install the printer driver on the clients when the server and clients use different...you must access Windows as the Administrator. 1. Using the Printer Software 57 When you see the prompt, click OK, and follow the on Windows 2000, XP, or NT clients, you see the EPSON Installation Program screen, click Cancel. When installing drivers in which the printer driver for Windows XP) and continue...
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Click Start > Control Panel or Start > Settings > Control Panel. 3. Uninstalling the Printer Software If you need to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, first uninstall the current printer driver. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. Quit all documents, select Purge Print Documents (Windows 98 or Me) or Cancel All Documents (Windows 2000, XP, or NT) on the Printer menu. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Using the Printer Software 59 To cancel printing of all applications. 2.
Click Start > Control Panel or Start > Settings > Control Panel. 3. Uninstalling the Printer Software If you need to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, first uninstall the current printer driver. Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 1. Quit all documents, select Purge Print Documents (Windows 98 or Me) or Cancel All Documents (Windows 2000, XP, or NT) on the Printer menu. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. Using the Printer Software 59 To cancel printing of all applications. 2.
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... box. If you need to uninstall Monitored Printers, click Yes in the window that appears. 8. If you want to uninstall the USB device driver: 1. Note: ❏ Uninstall the printer driver before uninstalling the USB device driver. ❏ Once you have uninstalled the USB device driver, you cannot change the setting of EPSON Status Monitor 3. Note: You can uninstall...
... box. If you need to uninstall Monitored Printers, click Yes in the window that appears. 8. If you want to uninstall the USB device driver: 1. Note: ❏ Uninstall the printer driver before uninstalling the USB device driver. ❏ Once you have uninstalled the USB device driver, you cannot change the setting of EPSON Status Monitor 3. Note: You can uninstall...