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... Paper types Plain paper (Use labels that completely cover the backing sheet.) Total thickness Maximum 0.2 mm Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 1 EPSON Stylus 1500 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration: 64 monochrome (black) nozzles 60 color (cyan, magenta, ...inch line 256KB Bidirectional with logic seeking for text and graphics; unidirectional and autodirectional modes available in Default Setting mode ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics code IBM XL24E emulation code 1⁄6-inch (default), 1⁄8-inch, or programmable ...
... Paper types Plain paper (Use labels that completely cover the backing sheet.) Total thickness Maximum 0.2 mm Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 1 EPSON Stylus 1500 Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration: 64 monochrome (black) nozzles 60 color (cyan, magenta, ...inch line 256KB Bidirectional with logic seeking for text and graphics; unidirectional and autodirectional modes available in Default Setting mode ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics code IBM XL24E emulation code 1⁄6-inch (default), 1⁄8-inch, or programmable ...
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...m2) paper 70 sheets* of EPSON coated paper 30 sheets of EPSON high-quality glossy paper 50 sheets of fonts, which are selectable using ESC/P 2™ commands. c Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 3 If you often ... cards 10 envelopes * For oversized coated paper, such as Super A3/B and A2, the sheet feeder capacity is not covered by EPSON's warranties. EPSON Stylus 1500 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020062): Color Black Print capacity* 1900 pages (A4 paper; Total print volume: 75,000 pages (...
...m2) paper 70 sheets* of EPSON coated paper 30 sheets of EPSON high-quality glossy paper 50 sheets of fonts, which are selectable using ESC/P 2™ commands. c Caution: Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 3 If you often ... cards 10 envelopes * For oversized coated paper, such as Super A3/B and A2, the sheet feeder capacity is not covered by EPSON's warranties. EPSON Stylus 1500 Ink Cartridges Black ink cartridge (S020062): Color Black Print capacity* 1900 pages (A4 paper; Total print volume: 75,000 pages (...
Product Information Guide
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...pin, Centronics connector or equivalent Initialization The printer can be controlled from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW ∗ Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command; You can be initialized (returned to monochrome printing. To do this section. Flashes while the ink cartridge...; The printer is initialized. Paper Out On when the printer runs out of paper. Flashes rapidly if there is empty or not installed. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 4 1/96 Ink Jet Printers Ink Out O On when the black ink cartridge is a paper jam. Flashes when the color ink ...
...pin, Centronics connector or equivalent Initialization The printer can be controlled from the parallel interface: pin 31 goes LOW ∗ Software sends the ESC @ (initialize the printer) command; You can be initialized (returned to monochrome printing. To do this section. Flashes while the ink cartridge...; The printer is initialized. Paper Out On when the printer runs out of paper. Flashes rapidly if there is empty or not installed. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 4 1/96 Ink Jet Printers Ink Out O On when the black ink cartridge is a paper jam. Flashes when the color ink ...
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... and pitch. The printer functions are finished, press Pause and turn on auto line feed. When Uni-D is off the printer to select EPSON ESC/P 2, choose it for the most precise alignment for graphics and text. In Bi-D printing, the print head prints in printer font and ...resolution, 24-pin graphics commands. (Used in IBM XL24E mode only.) AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode). The default is useful for continuous paper. Auto line feed. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 6 1/96 Ink Jet Printers Use this function when your software to 11 (default), 12, 8.5, or 70/6 (the length of the paper. (...
... and pitch. The printer functions are finished, press Pause and turn on auto line feed. When Uni-D is off the printer to select EPSON ESC/P 2, choose it for the most precise alignment for graphics and text. In Bi-D printing, the print head prints in printer font and ...resolution, 24-pin graphics commands. (Used in IBM XL24E mode only.) AGM (Alternate Graphics Mode). The default is useful for continuous paper. Auto line feed. EPSON Stylus 1500 - 6 1/96 Ink Jet Printers Use this function when your software to 11 (default), 12, 8.5, or 70/6 (the length of the paper. (...
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... below. If necessary, double-click the Driver Disk icon to install the Macintosh driver and utilities. EPSON Stylus 1500 3. Insert the Windows printer driver diskette that you keep the model name, but do this by hardware.... At next screen, select Yes to print completely. 14. then select Run. Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 11 The installation program begins copying the files to your software manufacturer to the printer. Installing a Driver...buttons. 6. After the status bar disappears, the driver continues installing for EPSON ESC/P 2™ printers.
... below. If necessary, double-click the Driver Disk icon to install the Macintosh driver and utilities. EPSON Stylus 1500 3. Insert the Windows printer driver diskette that you keep the model name, but do this by hardware.... At next screen, select Yes to print completely. 14. then select Run. Ink Jet Printers 1/96 EPSON Stylus 1500 - 11 The installation program begins copying the files to your software manufacturer to the printer. Installing a Driver...buttons. 6. After the status bar disappears, the driver continues installing for EPSON ESC/P 2™ printers.
Programmer's Reference
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PAPER TYPES AND SIZES...6 3. PRINTABLE AREA...7 4. RASTER GRAPHIC COMMAND...14 7. HIGHER PERFORMANCE MONOCHROME MODE FOR THE EPSON STYLUS COLOR II & STYLUS 1500 ONLY...15 8. THE NEW EPSON STYLUS COLOR SERIES "SMALL DOT" ESC/P2 COMMAN..D 14 6. L*A*B* VALUES...16 Revision: 01 2 INK DENSITY VS. INTRODUCING THE EPSON STYLUS PRO XL, STYLUS PRO, STYLUS COLOR II, STYLUS COLOR IIS STYLUS 820 & STYLUS 150.0 4 2. PRINTING MODE...10 5. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. CIE -
PAPER TYPES AND SIZES...6 3. PRINTABLE AREA...7 4. RASTER GRAPHIC COMMAND...14 7. HIGHER PERFORMANCE MONOCHROME MODE FOR THE EPSON STYLUS COLOR II & STYLUS 1500 ONLY...15 8. THE NEW EPSON STYLUS COLOR SERIES "SMALL DOT" ESC/P2 COMMAN..D 14 6. L*A*B* VALUES...16 Revision: 01 2 INK DENSITY VS. INTRODUCING THE EPSON STYLUS PRO XL, STYLUS PRO, STYLUS COLOR II, STYLUS COLOR IIS STYLUS 820 & STYLUS 150.0 4 2. PRINTING MODE...10 5. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. CIE -
Programmer's Reference
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...These Programming Notes apply to the following printers: EPSON Stylus Pro XL EPSON Stylus Pro EPSON Stylus COLOR II EPSON Stylus COLOR IIs, and Stylus 820 (monochrome standard, color optional) EPSON Stylus 1500 (monochrome stanadrd, color optional) All six ...printers add the new "small dot" feature which is shipped with the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks when printing on plain paper. The dot size is the least expensive EPSON color solution. When printing an image that the black ink, which allows printing with the EPSON ESC...
...These Programming Notes apply to the following printers: EPSON Stylus Pro XL EPSON Stylus Pro EPSON Stylus COLOR II EPSON Stylus COLOR IIs, and Stylus 820 (monochrome standard, color optional) EPSON Stylus 1500 (monochrome stanadrd, color optional) All six ...printers add the new "small dot" feature which is shipped with the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks when printing on plain paper. The dot size is the least expensive EPSON color solution. When printing an image that the black ink, which allows printing with the EPSON ESC...
Programmer's Reference
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...ON", thne High Speed mode (bidirectional printhead printing) should be disabled for each C, M, Y to avoid color saturation. Print Mode for the Stylus Pro & Stylus Pro XL Resolution (180 dpi) (360 dpi) (720 dpi) Media Type Print mode Limitation of either C, M, Y, will produce a ...composite Black. These options are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. * These are more suitable for the different printers. The amount...
...ON", thne High Speed mode (bidirectional printhead printing) should be disabled for each C, M, Y to avoid color saturation. Print Mode for the Stylus Pro & Stylus Pro XL Resolution (180 dpi) (360 dpi) (720 dpi) Media Type Print mode Limitation of either C, M, Y, will produce a ...composite Black. These options are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. * These are more suitable for the different printers. The amount...
Programmer's Reference
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... and black data on a color picture), with a Stylus COLOR II or a Stylus 1500, EPSON recommendpsrinting black with composite blackby mixing C+M+Y inks., This black ink can mix with the CMY inks for all other paper types, in the Stylus COLOR II and Stylus 1500. Coated Paper 720 dpi, a) 65% (166/255...160% (136/255*3)? indicates that other values are more suitable for this setting. * These are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. †† When printing an image with both color and black data on plain paper, (such as black text on plain paper, ...
... and black data on a color picture), with a Stylus COLOR II or a Stylus 1500, EPSON recommendpsrinting black with composite blackby mixing C+M+Y inks., This black ink can mix with the CMY inks for all other paper types, in the Stylus COLOR II and Stylus 1500. Coated Paper 720 dpi, a) 65% (166/255...160% (136/255*3)? indicates that other values are more suitable for this setting. * These are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. †† When printing an image with both color and black data on plain paper, (such as black text on plain paper, ...
Programmer's Reference
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...thne High Speed mode (bidirectional printhead printing) should use special caution when programming for the Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (Monochrome Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) Media Type ...Plain Paper Print mode Limitation of settings (along this setting. * These are more suitable for your driver or application. ** The parameter within the "( )" indicates a user selectable option. These options are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC...
...thne High Speed mode (bidirectional printhead printing) should use special caution when programming for the Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (Monochrome Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) Media Type ...Plain Paper Print mode Limitation of settings (along this setting. * These are more suitable for your driver or application. ** The parameter within the "( )" indicates a user selectable option. These options are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC...
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... may find that other values are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. * These are recommended values only. These options are more suitable for best quality. Table 9: Ink Density vs.CMY Print Mode for Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (CMY Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) (360 dpi...
... may find that other values are available only when a choice, "( )", is selected using "ESC ( e" command. * These are recommended values only. These options are more suitable for best quality. Table 9: Ink Density vs.CMY Print Mode for Stylus COLOR IIs, Stylus 820 (CMY Print Head and Ink Cartridge Installed) Resolution (180 dpi) (360 dpi...
Programmer's Reference
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The new EPSON Stylus COLOR series "small dot" ESC/P2 Command The ESC/P2 command to sending raster graphics data - default dot size is set whenever the printer is standard dot size n2 = 00 - and prior to control the Dot Size is: Format: ASCII Hex Dec ESC ( e 02H 00H n1 n2 1B... entering raster graphics mode - Raster Graphic Command Table 10: Raster Graphic Command Summary Print Mode Command 180 x 180 Parameter VH v 180 180 20 360 x 360 ESC . 0, 1, 360 360 10 2 or 3 360x720 720 360 5 720 x 720 720 720 5 hm 20 1, 8, 24 10 1, 8, 24 10 1 Micro Weave N/A Available Available 5 1, 8,...
The new EPSON Stylus COLOR series "small dot" ESC/P2 Command The ESC/P2 command to sending raster graphics data - default dot size is set whenever the printer is standard dot size n2 = 00 - and prior to control the Dot Size is: Format: ASCII Hex Dec ESC ( e 02H 00H n1 n2 1B... entering raster graphics mode - Raster Graphic Command Table 10: Raster Graphic Command Summary Print Mode Command 180 x 180 Parameter VH v 180 180 20 360 x 360 ESC . 0, 1, 360 360 10 2 or 3 360x720 720 360 5 720 x 720 720 720 5 hm 20 1, 8, 24 10 1, 8, 24 10 1 Micro Weave N/A Available Available 5 1, 8,...
Programmer's Reference
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... command to the printer during the current page. throughput is : Format: ASCII ESC ( K 02H 00H n1 n2 Hex 1B 28 4B 02 00 n1 n2 Dec 27 40 75 02 00 n1 n2 Parameter range: n1 = 00 n2 = ... for printing, it only affects internal buffering schemes which must be executed before only monochrome data is the default. - this is used for The EPSON Stylus COLOR II & Stylus 1500 only If printing with only true Black ink (monochrome mode), printing speed can improve performance. this command is reset by selecting the following command...
... command to the printer during the current page. throughput is : Format: ASCII ESC ( K 02H 00H n1 n2 Hex 1B 28 4B 02 00 n1 n2 Dec 27 40 75 02 00 n1 n2 Parameter range: n1 = 00 n2 = ... for printing, it only affects internal buffering schemes which must be executed before only monochrome data is the default. - this is used for The EPSON Stylus COLOR II & Stylus 1500 only If printing with only true Black ink (monochrome mode), printing speed can improve performance. this command is reset by selecting the following command...
User Manual
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...: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P 2 is a trademark of any options or any product or service. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA... purchaser of this product or third parties for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of any consumable products other than those marks. EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and EPSON ESC/P are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko...
...: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to the use of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P 2 is a trademark of any options or any product or service. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA... purchaser of this product or third parties for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of any consumable products other than those marks. EPSON, EPSON Stylus, and EPSON ESC/P are for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Seiko...
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Appendix C Commands and Character Tables Command List C-1 EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands C-1 IBM XL24E Emulation Codes C-2 Character Tables C-2 International Character Sets C-7 Characters Available with ESC ( ^ Command C-8 Glossary Index vi
Appendix C Commands and Character Tables Command List C-1 EPSON ESC/P 2 Commands C-1 IBM XL24E Emulation Codes C-2 Character Tables C-2 International Character Sets C-7 Characters Available with ESC ( ^ Command C-8 Glossary Index vi
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... operation of the manual. Appendix C, "Commands and Character Tables," lists the EPSON ESC/P 2™ and IBM® XL24E emulation commands supported by the printer and shows the printer's built-in character tables. Appendix B, "Technical Specifications," gives the specifications for the Stylus 1500 printer. EPSON also provides the following services when you purchased your printer in...
... operation of the manual. Appendix C, "Commands and Character Tables," lists the EPSON ESC/P 2™ and IBM® XL24E emulation commands supported by the printer and shows the printer's built-in character tables. Appendix B, "Technical Specifications," gives the specifications for the Stylus 1500 printer. EPSON also provides the following services when you purchased your printer in...
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... Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, Roman T, Sans Serif H 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi, Proportional Auto, Parallel, Option 10 seconds, 30 seconds ESC/P 2, IBM XL24E Off, On Off, On PC437, PC850, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Abicomp, BRASCII, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, Italic Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic...
... Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, Roman T, Sans Serif H 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17.1 cpi, 20 cpi, Proportional Auto, Parallel, Option 10 seconds, 30 seconds ESC/P 2, IBM XL24E Off, On Off, On PC437, PC850, PC860, PC861, PC863, PC865, Abicomp, BRASCII, Roman 8, ISO Latin 1, Italic Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic...
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...on top of the character tables, see Appendix C. If text lines print on network interface mode. Available only when you to select EPSON ESC/P 2, choose it for the most advanced fonts and graphics. Controlling the Printer 2-9 If your software allows you use high-resolution, ...off . Auto CR. Specifies whether the printer prints a slashed zero (/0) or unslashed zero (0). If you commonly use when printing from DOS: EPSON ESC/P 2 (default) or IBM XL24E. This feature is the Italic U.S.A. Page length for clearly distinguishing between an uppercase letter O and a zero ...
...on top of the character tables, see Appendix C. If text lines print on network interface mode. Available only when you to select EPSON ESC/P 2, choose it for the most advanced fonts and graphics. Controlling the Printer 2-9 If your software allows you use high-resolution, ...off . Auto CR. Specifies whether the printer prints a slashed zero (/0) or unslashed zero (0). If you commonly use when printing from DOS: EPSON ESC/P 2 (default) or IBM XL24E. This feature is the Italic U.S.A. Page length for clearly distinguishing between an uppercase letter O and a zero ...
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... dpi 72 milliseconds per 1⁄6-inch line 256KB Bidirectional with logic seeking for text and graphics; unidirectional and autodirectional modes available in Default Setting mode ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics code IBM XL24E emulation code Technical Specifications B-1
... dpi 72 milliseconds per 1⁄6-inch line 256KB Bidirectional with logic seeking for text and graphics; unidirectional and autodirectional modes available in Default Setting mode ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics code IBM XL24E emulation code Technical Specifications B-1
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Bitmap fonts Fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi Proportional Scalable fonts Fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H Minimum point size 8 8 8 8 Maximum point size 32 32 32 32 Increments 2 2 2 2 Font samples B-10 Technical Specifications Fonts The printer comes with your software... using the Default Setting mode. However, the printer always uses the fonts you select with an installed set of fonts, which are selectable using ESC/P 2 commands, as described in Appendix C.
Bitmap fonts Fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi Proportional Scalable fonts Fonts EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H Minimum point size 8 8 8 8 Maximum point size 32 32 32 32 Increments 2 2 2 2 Font samples B-10 Technical Specifications Fonts The printer comes with your software... using the Default Setting mode. However, the printer always uses the fonts you select with an installed set of fonts, which are selectable using ESC/P 2 commands, as described in Appendix C.