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...PC 858, ISO 8859-15 International character set the default settings through your application software or printer driver, you want. 4. Restoring the printer's default settings If you want . The current language is off the printer to exit Default Setting mode. Press the Tear Off (Font) button to print a ... remain in effect until the lights show the language you may need to load a new sheet of all correct, turn on the printer. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see the one you want to restore all the factory ...
...PC 858, ISO 8859-15 International character set the default settings through your application software or printer driver, you want. 4. Restoring the printer's default settings If you want . The current language is off the printer to exit Default Setting mode. Press the Tear Off (Font) button to print a ... remain in effect until the lights show the language you may need to load a new sheet of all correct, turn on the printer. Epson LX-300+II Default Settings While you can select in this mode. (For more information, see the one you want to restore all the factory ...
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... of continuous paper. To run the printer's self test to help you turn it . 4. 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. Turn off the printer. If continuous paper is at the ... problem may be caused by your printer operating at least 5 seconds before you can use single sheets, you may damage the printer. 2. To resume, press it is a problem with the printer. Do not turn off . 2. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or...
... of continuous paper. To run the printer's self test to help you turn it . 4. 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. Turn off the printer. If continuous paper is at the ... problem may be caused by your printer operating at least 5 seconds before you can use single sheets, you may damage the printer. 2. To resume, press it is a problem with the printer. Do not turn off . 2. Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or...
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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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... 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...
... 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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Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. The CD-ROM that came with your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms (with one original and up to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters...
Introduction Your Epson® LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. The CD-ROM that came with your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms (with one original and up to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters...
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Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Software 33 The printer driver allows your computer to control the printer and enables your computer as described in ESC/P mode. (See page 67 for more information.) ... NT does not support the USB interface. Note: ❏ Before proceeding, make sure you with troubleshooting tips. The printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3 can function only in the User's Guide. ❏ Make sure the software setting is automatically installed when...
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Software 33 The printer driver allows your computer to control the printer and enables your computer as described in ESC/P mode. (See page 67 for more information.) ... NT does not support the USB interface. Note: ❏ Before proceeding, make sure you with troubleshooting tips. The printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3 can function only in the User's Guide. ❏ Make sure the software setting is automatically installed when...
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...steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you are correct for your application. 34 Using the Printer Software Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu of your document. 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...
...steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you are correct for your application. 34 Using the Printer Software Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu of your document. 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...
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Using the Printer Software 35 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. 2. Make sure your application and you click depends on page 38 for more information.
Using the Printer Software 35 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. 2. Make sure your application and you click depends on page 38 for more information.
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For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers.
For Windows XP Home Edition, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows XP Professional, click Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes. In Windows 98 or Me, right-click your printer icon and click Properties. The screen displays the Properties window: . 36 Using the Printer Software From the Start menu Follow these steps to access the printer driver from the Start menu: 1. For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or NT, click Start > Settings > Printers.
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In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. Using the Printer Software 37 In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3.
In Windows 2000 or XP, right-click your printer icon and click Printing Preferences. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top. Using the Printer Software 37 In Windows NT, right-click the icon and select Document Defaults. See "Changing the Printer Driver Settings" on page 38 for more information. You see the Document Properties window: In Windows 2000, XP, or NT, you can also click Properties to display the Properties window: 3.
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... your printout lighter or darker. However, increasing the resolution slows printing. Click this window. Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. The higher the resolution you want to use Auto Select. 38 Using the Printer Software Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. Intensity Move the slider to make other settings.
... your printout lighter or darker. However, increasing the resolution slows printing. Click this window. Changing the Printer Driver Settings The following table shows the printer driver settings. The higher the resolution you want to use Auto Select. 38 Using the Printer Software Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. Intensity Move the slider to make other settings.
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... sure to open the Monitoring Preferences window, where you install the printer driver (as described in the User's Guide). To monitor the printer, make settings for more information. Click this button. Using the Printer Software 41 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. It is...
... sure to open the Monitoring Preferences window, where you install the printer driver (as described in the User's Guide). To monitor the printer, make settings for more information. Click this button. Using the Printer Software 41 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. It is...
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You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 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.
You see the Monitoring Preferences window: 42 Using the Printer Software Click the Monitoring Preferences button. 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.
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... 49 to set up the clients This section describes how to install the printer driver on the client computers by accessing the shared printer on a network. Follow the instructions for the share name. In Windows XP, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. ...Using the Printer Software 49 Note: Do not use the printer on a network. Setting up the client computers so they can use spaces or hyphens ...
... 49 to set up the clients This section describes how to install the printer driver on the client computers by accessing the shared printer on a network. Follow the instructions for the share name. In Windows XP, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Share name box and click OK. ...Using the Printer Software 49 Note: Do not use the printer on a network. Setting up the client computers so they can use spaces or hyphens ...
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... these steps to set up Windows 98 or Me clients: 1. Select Network printer, then click Next. 4. If you need to install both the printer driver and Status Monitor 3 on each client from the CD-ROM. Double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. 3. You can also type "\\(the name of ...the computer that is locally connected to the shared printer)\(the shared printer's name)" in the Network path or ...
... these steps to set up Windows 98 or Me clients: 1. Select Network printer, then click Next. 4. If you need to install both the printer driver and Status Monitor 3 on each client from the CD-ROM. Double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next. 3. You can also type "\\(the name of ...the computer that is locally connected to the shared printer)\(the shared printer's name)" in the Network path or ...
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... installed on the client previously, you need to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. If the operating system on the printer server is connected to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when you 're not sure about the shared printer's name, ask the network administrator. 6. 5. Check the name of the...
... installed on the client previously, you need to the shared printer, and the name of the shared printer. If the operating system on the printer server is connected to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when you 're not sure about the shared printer's name, ask the network administrator. 6. 5. Check the name of the...
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... Windows XP, click Add a printer in Windows 2000 or XP. Note: 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. For Windows XP Home Edition clients, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows ...2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next....
... Windows XP, click Add a printer in Windows 2000 or XP. Note: 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. For Windows XP Home Edition clients, click Start > Printers and Faxes. 2. For Windows ...2000, double-click the Add Printer icon, then click Next....
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..., or NT, you need to the shared printer. See page 57. 54 Using the Printer Software Click the icon of the shared printer, ask the network administrator. ❏ If the printer driver was installed on the client previously, you 'll need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating...
..., or NT, you need to the shared printer. See page 57. 54 Using the Printer Software Click the icon of the shared printer, ask the network administrator. ❏ If the printer driver was installed on the client previously, you 'll need to select either the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating...
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..., then click Finish. . Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. For Windows XP, if another driver is already installed, select whether to set up Windows NT 4.0 clients. Select Network printer server, then click Next. Using the Printer Software 55 Note: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful...
..., then click Finish. . Double-click the Add Printer icon. 3. For Windows XP, if another driver is already installed, select whether to set up Windows NT 4.0 clients. Select Network printer server, then click Next. Using the Printer Software 55 Note: You can install the driver of the shared printer if you have Power Users or more powerful...
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... or server that is connected to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 6. Click the icon of the shared printer, ask the network administrator. ❏ If the printer driver was installed on the client previously, you need to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system on...
... or server that is connected to use the printer as the default printer, then click OK. 6. Click the icon of the shared printer, ask the network administrator. ❏ If the printer driver was installed on the client previously, you need to select the new printer driver or the current printer driver when prompted. ❏ If the operating system on...