Product Information Guide
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To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Epson LX-300+II LX-300+II Parts Printer cover Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide User Replaceable Parts User replaceable part Knob Logo plate Paper supports Paper eject assembly Printer cover assembly Sheet guide assembly Reference number...
To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Black Ribbon Cartridge (#8750) Expected ribbon life is approximately 3 million characters. 7/06 Epson LX-300+II - 1 Epson LX-300+II LX-300+II Parts Printer cover Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide User Replaceable Parts User replaceable part Knob Logo plate Paper supports Paper eject assembly Printer cover assembly Sheet guide assembly Reference number...
Product Information Guide
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... mm) 10.8 inches (275 mm) 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life: 3 million characters Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 2 - 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...
... mm) 10.8 inches (275 mm) 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life: 3 million characters Approx. 49 dB (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 2 - 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...
Product Information Guide
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... disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in the printer's original box. 16 - Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Do not use alcohols or thinners to transport your printer is not hot. Remove any options are installed, remove them and pack them...
... disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in the printer's original box. 16 - Epson LX-300+II 7/06 Do not use alcohols or thinners to transport your printer is not hot. Remove any options are installed, remove them and pack them...
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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... your equipment. Introduction 7 Notes contain important information and useful tips on the printer. Never touch these safety instructions before touching them. c Cautions must be followed carefully to replace the ribbon cartridge. ❏ Chapter 6, "Product Information," contains technical information about the printer. Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the operation of...
... your equipment. Introduction 7 Notes contain important information and useful tips on the printer. Never touch these safety instructions before touching them. c Cautions must be followed carefully to replace the ribbon cartridge. ❏ Chapter 6, "Product Information," contains technical information about the printer. Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the operation of...
Reference Guide
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... be hot; If you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before touching it. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not reconnect the power cord to replace the ribbon cartridge. Also, other controls may damage it. ❏ Do not ...turn off the printer while it back on; let it cool before turning it is replaced. ...
... be hot; If you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before touching it. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not reconnect the power cord to replace the ribbon cartridge. Also, other controls may damage it. ❏ Do not ...turn off the printer while it back on; let it cool before turning it is replaced. ...
Reference Guide
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... cause the printer to clean the printer; Remove any paper loaded in the printer. w Warning: ❏ When transporting the printer, do not lift it by hand to move the print head by the USB cable holder as the holder may be hot; If you need to remove the ribbon cartridge. let it... cool for some distance, carefully repack it . 1. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper supports, and knob. these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Hold the bottom left and right sides of the...
... cause the printer to clean the printer; Remove any paper loaded in the printer. w Warning: ❏ When transporting the printer, do not lift it by hand to move the print head by the USB cable holder as the holder may be hot; If you need to remove the ribbon cartridge. let it... cool for some distance, carefully repack it . 1. Remove the paper guide, the USB cable holder, paper supports, and knob. these chemicals can damage the printer mechanism. Hold the bottom left and right sides of the...
Reference Guide
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4. Make sure the print head is installed, remove it. It explains: ❏ How to get help if you need assistance from Epson (page 96) 76 Maintenance and Troubleshooting If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original packing materials and place them ... jams (page 93) ❏ Printing a self test (page 94) ❏ Where to read the control panel lights that comes with your printer is installed in the printer's original box. Repack the printer and all the other items in this section. If an additional pull tractor is not hot. Then remove the ribbon...
4. Make sure the print head is installed, remove it. It explains: ❏ How to get help if you need assistance from Epson (page 96) 76 Maintenance and Troubleshooting If any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original packing materials and place them ... jams (page 93) ❏ Printing a self test (page 94) ❏ Where to read the control panel lights that comes with your printer is installed in the printer's original box. Repack the printer and all the other items in this section. If an additional pull tractor is not hot. Then remove the ribbon...
Reference Guide
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...check for a paper jam or a ribbon jam. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly or the ribbon may be jammed. Then try to do An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. (If an error occurs when ...all the lights flash. Cause What to do The paper or ribbon may have overheated. The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and stops printing abruptly. See "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on and the printer beeps three times. The Paper Out and Pause lights are on page 105. Cause What ...
...check for a paper jam or a ribbon jam. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly or the ribbon may be jammed. Then try to do An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. (If an error occurs when ...all the lights flash. Cause What to do The paper or ribbon may have overheated. The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, and stops printing abruptly. See "Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge" on and the printer beeps three times. The Paper Out and Pause lights are on page 105. Cause What ...
Reference Guide
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... the ribbon has come loose. Cause What to do Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on page 96. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. The printout is missing in random positions. Stop printing and contact Epson to do Either there is damaged. page 105. See "Where To Get...
... the ribbon has come loose. Cause What to do Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on page 96. Cause What to do The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. The printout is missing in random positions. Stop printing and contact Epson to do Either there is damaged. page 105. See "Where To Get...
Reference Guide
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Then call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find the nearest reseller, call : ❏ U.S.: (562) 276-4322, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales). Or you can purchase ribbon cartridges and other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 97 Purchase supplies and accessories You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Then call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To find the nearest reseller, call : ❏ U.S.: (562) 276-4322, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-2170, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canada sales). Or you can purchase ribbon cartridges and other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 97 Purchase supplies and accessories You can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Reference Guide
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... in the pull-tractor position, remove it and reinstall it in the single-sheet position. 98 Options and Consumables Make sure the printer is in the push-tractor position. 3. Make sure the paper release lever is turned off. Follow these steps to 50 sheets... Remove the paper guide and open the printer cover. 2. Chapter 5 Options and Consumables The following options are available for your LX-300+II: ❏ Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806371) ❏ Additional tractor (C800301) ❏ Roll paper holder (#8310) ❏ Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Cut-sheet Feeder The optional...
... in the pull-tractor position, remove it and reinstall it in the single-sheet position. 98 Options and Consumables Make sure the printer is in the push-tractor position. 3. Make sure the paper release lever is turned off. Follow these steps to 50 sheets... Remove the paper guide and open the printer cover. 2. Chapter 5 Options and Consumables The following options are available for your LX-300+II: ❏ Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806371) ❏ Additional tractor (C800301) ❏ Roll paper holder (#8310) ❏ Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Cut-sheet Feeder The optional...
Reference Guide
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... 105 Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Install the paper guide. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to your Epson printer. Then slide the right edge guide to replace the ribbon cartridge (#8750). Slide the left edge guide to the center until you need to the opposite guide...
... 105 Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Install the paper guide. Genuine Epson ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to your Epson printer. Then slide the right edge guide to replace the ribbon cartridge (#8750). Slide the left edge guide to the center until you need to the opposite guide...
Reference Guide
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...position, then pull it up to the middle.) 4. Remove the used the printer, the print head may be hot; Follow these steps to slide it is turned off. w Warning: If you have just used ribbon cartridge from the ribbon so it to remove it cool for a few minutes before... replacing the ribbon cartridge. 2. let it . 3. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the middle of the arrow to install. 106 Options and Consumables Make sure the printer is easier to remove any slack from the printer. 5. Make sure the print...
...position, then pull it up to the middle.) 4. Remove the used the printer, the print head may be hot; Follow these steps to slide it is turned off. w Warning: If you have just used ribbon cartridge from the ribbon so it to remove it cool for a few minutes before... replacing the ribbon cartridge. 2. let it . 3. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from its package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the middle of the arrow to install. 106 Options and Consumables Make sure the printer is easier to remove any slack from the printer. 5. Make sure the print...
Reference Guide
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Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to fit the plastic hooks into the printer as shown; Options and Consumables 107 then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer slots. 7. 6.
Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to fit the plastic hooks into the printer as shown; Options and Consumables 107 then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer slots. 7. 6.
Reference Guide
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... (159 mm) Width 14.4 inches (366 mm) Depth 10.8 inches (275 mm) (excluding the knob, paper release lever, etc.) Weight approx. 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life 3 million characters Approx. 49 db (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 112 Product Information
... (159 mm) Width 14.4 inches (366 mm) Depth 10.8 inches (275 mm) (excluding the knob, paper release lever, etc.) Weight approx. 9.7 lb (4.4 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Ribbon life 3 million characters Approx. 49 db (A) (ISO 7779 pattern) 112 Product Information
Reference Guide
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..., 18 printing with, 11, 17 to 21 Push tractor printing with, 11 to 16 removing, 17 to 18 R Resolution, 111 Restoring default settings, 73 Ribbon cartridge life, 112 location, 110 replacing, 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions, 7 to..., 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 to 61 Support, technical, 96 to 97 Switching paper source, ...
..., 18 printing with, 11, 17 to 21 Push tractor printing with, 11 to 16 removing, 17 to 18 R Resolution, 111 Restoring default settings, 73 Ribbon cartridge life, 112 location, 110 replacing, 82, 98, 105 to 108 Roll paper holder, 98, 104 to 105, 112 Roll paper specifications, 118 S Safety instructions, 7 to..., 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 to 61 Support, technical, 96 to 97 Switching paper source, ...
User's Guide
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...can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from an Epson® authorized reseller. Or you 'll copy to your printer's capabilities. Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your computer when you install the printer software). See ...the Reference Guide for more information. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ...
...can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from an Epson® authorized reseller. Or you 'll copy to your printer's capabilities. Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your computer when you install the printer software). See ...the Reference Guide for more information. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). c Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ...
User's Guide
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... unpack and set up your printer. Setting Up the Printer 7 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to ship the printer in case you assemble or turn it on. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Knob Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Paper supports USB cable holder Printer software Carefully remove all packing...
... unpack and set up your printer. Setting Up the Printer 7 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to ship the printer in case you assemble or turn it on. Unpacking the Printer Make sure you have the following items. Printer Knob Ribbon cartridge Paper guide Paper supports USB cable holder Printer software Carefully remove all packing...
User's Guide
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Attach the paper supports. 6. First flip the cover open all the way and then pull it into the printer slightly to remove the printer cover. To install the ribbon cartridge, you need to lock it in place. 5. Then lift up the paper guide and push it straight off the printer. Setting Up the Printer 9 Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the tabs on the printer. 4.
Attach the paper supports. 6. First flip the cover open all the way and then pull it into the printer slightly to remove the printer cover. To install the ribbon cartridge, you need to lock it in place. 5. Then lift up the paper guide and push it straight off the printer. Setting Up the Printer 9 Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the tabs on the printer. 4.