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... prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Connection is a registered trademark of the information contained herein. Copyright Q 1994 by Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® 48-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER All rights reserved. Helvetica and Times are trademarks of Linotype AG and/or its affiliates shall be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any...
... prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON Connection is a registered trademark of the information contained herein. Copyright Q 1994 by Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON® 48-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER All rights reserved. Helvetica and Times are trademarks of Linotype AG and/or its affiliates shall be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any...
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... United States Users Can Get Help 3 For United Kingdom Users 5 Important Safety Instructions 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Chapter 7 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer 1-2 A few precautions 1-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer l-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Plugging in the Printer l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge l-8 Testing the Printer 1-13 Loading paper in the paper feeder 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Use This ManuaI...
... United States Users Can Get Help 3 For United Kingdom Users 5 Important Safety Instructions 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 10 Chapter 7 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer 1-2 A few precautions 1-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer l-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Plugging in the Printer l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge l-8 Testing the Printer 1-13 Loading paper in the paper feeder 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Use This ManuaI...
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... envelopes 2-4 Tips for Maintaining the Correct Printing Position 2-6 Operating the Control Panel 2-6 Indicator lights 2-7 Buttons 2-8 Selecting Character Fonts 2-9 Scalable fonts 2-10 Condensed printing 2-10 Using the Default-Setting Mode 2-11 Default-setting descriptions 2-12 Changing the default settings 2-13 Changing the character-table setting 2-16 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer 3-4 Transporting the Printer 3-5 Troubleshooting 3-5 Error indicators 3-6 Power supply 3-7 Printing 3-7 Paper...
... envelopes 2-4 Tips for Maintaining the Correct Printing Position 2-6 Operating the Control Panel 2-6 Indicator lights 2-7 Buttons 2-8 Selecting Character Fonts 2-9 Scalable fonts 2-10 Condensed printing 2-10 Using the Default-Setting Mode 2-11 Default-setting descriptions 2-12 Changing the default settings 2-13 Changing the character-table setting 2-16 Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer 3-4 Transporting the Printer 3-5 Troubleshooting 3-5 Error indicators 3-6 Power supply 3-7 Printing 3-7 Paper...
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... print a self test. cl Chapter 2 contains information that you have difficulties, see this book: 0 Chapter 1 describes how to read and follow these instructions. It also describes how to load paper manually and change printer settings from the control panel. 0 Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting information. Introduction 1 Be sure to unpack and set up the printer. If the printer does not operate properly or you will need to use...
... print a self test. cl Chapter 2 contains information that you have difficulties, see this book: 0 Chapter 1 describes how to read and follow these instructions. It also describes how to load paper manually and change printer settings from the control panel. 0 Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting information. Introduction 1 Be sure to unpack and set up the printer. If the printer does not operate properly or you will need to use...
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... crisp 360 x 360 dots per second in 12-c@ letter quality (LQ) mode. 0 Quiet printing. Supports the EPSON ESC /I'@ commands widely used in paper feeder to load up to 100 sheets automatically. Features Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for other EPSON printers. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet working environment. 0 Small footprint conserves your work space. 0 EPSON ESC / P 21' This enhanoqd printer control language provides scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. 0 Compatibility...
... crisp 360 x 360 dots per second in 12-c@ letter quality (LQ) mode. 0 Quiet printing. Supports the EPSON ESC /I'@ commands widely used in paper feeder to load up to 100 sheets automatically. Features Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for other EPSON printers. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet working environment. 0 Small footprint conserves your work space. 0 EPSON ESC / P 21' This enhanoqd printer control language provides scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. 0 Compatibility...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer l-2 A few precautions l-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer 1-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Plugging in the Printer l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge l-8 Testing the Printer 1-13 Loading paper in the paper feeder 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and aII Windows Programs . . . . 1-17 What is a Printer Driver 1-18 Fonts with Windows 1-19 WordPerfect...
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printer l-2 A few precautions l-2 Choosing the right paper 1-4 Unpacking the Printer 1-5 Attaching the paper support l-6 Choosing a Place for the Printer l-6 Plugging in the Printer l-7 Installing the Ink Cartridge l-8 Testing the Printer 1-13 Loading paper in the paper feeder 1-13 Running the self test 1-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and aII Windows Programs . . . . 1-17 What is a Printer Driver 1-18 Fonts with Windows 1-19 WordPerfect...
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.... 1-2 Setting Up Your PrinfG If it gets in your eyes, flush them . 0 After removing an empty cartridge, put it is easier to read through the following list of the cartridge. Because the print head does not strike the page as it prints, it in the form of this technology are familiar with water. An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results...
.... 1-2 Setting Up Your PrinfG If it gets in your eyes, flush them . 0 After removing an empty cartridge, put it is easier to read through the following list of the cartridge. Because the print head does not strike the page as it prints, it in the form of this technology are familiar with water. An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results...
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... quality printing. (When you load paper, remember that the printer prints on the pattern being printed, the type of paper used, and the temperature and humidity, some smudging or streaking may take a single sheet from the package and load it is an especially important consideration. The finish and thickness of the paper are particularly sensitive to the condition of your printer without problems. However, it in your ink jet printer...
... quality printing. (When you load paper, remember that the printer prints on the pattern being printed, the type of paper used, and the temperature and humidity, some smudging or streaking may take a single sheet from the package and load it is an especially important consideration. The finish and thickness of the paper are particularly sensitive to the condition of your printer without problems. However, it in your ink jet printer...
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... Default Printer. 12. Highlight EPSON Stylus 400 (or the printer you use to enter and format your documents sends codes that you are printing. You have now chosen the printer driver for proper page breaks in your software package. These software codes select the font, margins, page size, line spacing, and other features of your printer. Therefore, it is very important for Windows. Choose the Setup button. 8. If you selected the LQ-870 printer, select Sheet...
... Default Printer. 12. Highlight EPSON Stylus 400 (or the printer you use to enter and format your documents sends codes that you are printing. You have now chosen the printer driver for proper page breaks in your software package. These software codes select the font, margins, page size, line spacing, and other features of your printer. Therefore, it is very important for Windows. Choose the Setup button. 8. If you selected the LQ-870 printer, select Sheet...
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... to install the driver for one of WordPerfect does not support the EPSON Stylus 400, contact WordPerfect for MS-DOS and you want to print their files. Select File and Print (or press Shift F7). 2. WordPerfect® 6.0 or 5.1 for Select Printer). Microsoft Windows standard drivers use the printer's internal fonts and the TrueType fonts, contact Microsoft Windows Product Support. Windows fonts appear the same on obtaining the correct driver. Type S (for...
... to install the driver for one of WordPerfect does not support the EPSON Stylus 400, contact WordPerfect for MS-DOS and you want to print their files. Select File and Print (or press Shift F7). 2. WordPerfect® 6.0 or 5.1 for Select Printer). Microsoft Windows standard drivers use the printer's internal fonts and the TrueType fonts, contact Microsoft Windows Product Support. Windows fonts appear the same on obtaining the correct driver. Type S (for...
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... the bottom of all the Stylus 400 fonts, including the scalable fonts. Type 2 (for Other Disk). 5. WordPerfect displays a list of the screen. 8. The program copies the file into the WordPerfect directory. Lotus l-2-3 Version 3.X for MS-DOS To obtain the latest printer driver files for Lotus l-2-3 for MS-DOS, contact Lotus technical support. 1-20 Setting Up Your Printer Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Stylus 400 driver. 6. 3.
... the bottom of all the Stylus 400 fonts, including the scalable fonts. Type 2 (for Other Disk). 5. WordPerfect displays a list of the screen. 8. The program copies the file into the WordPerfect directory. Lotus l-2-3 Version 3.X for MS-DOS To obtain the latest printer driver files for Lotus l-2-3 for MS-DOS, contact Lotus technical support. 1-20 Setting Up Your Printer Insert the diskette containing the EPSON Stylus 400 driver. 6. 3.
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... printer prints a condensed version of paper. For instructions on the control panel helps you press the Font button. See page 210 for rough drafts. Condensed On when the condensed printing mode is selected. When this light is flashing, the ink is selected. Flashing indicates that the ink in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is empty. When this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is empty. Using...
... printer prints a condensed version of paper. For instructions on the control panel helps you press the Font button. See page 210 for rough drafts. Condensed On when the condensed printing mode is selected. When this light is flashing, the ink is selected. Flashing indicates that the ink in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is empty. When this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is empty. Using...
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...). Network interface mode If your printer is connected to on, the printer switches automatically between bidirectional (for text data) and unidirectional motion (for precise vertical alignment. If you may be present in a network and share it among multiple computers, set to on , data may never need to off, the print head motion is set them with the selected character table. When auto print direction is controlled by...
...). Network interface mode If your printer is connected to on, the printer switches automatically between bidirectional (for text data) and unidirectional motion (for precise vertical alignment. If you may be present in a network and share it among multiple computers, set to on , data may never need to off, the print head motion is set them with the selected character table. When auto print direction is controlled by...
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Changing the default settings To change the printer's default settings, you notice problems in the paper feeder. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is added to off unless you use the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your changes: 1. Hold down the Pause button and turn on the printer to on top of each carriage return (CR) code is for software that setting is loaded in your printed text is unexpectedly double-spaced, set the top margin in your...
Changing the default settings To change the printer's default settings, you notice problems in the paper feeder. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is added to off unless you use the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your changes: 1. Hold down the Pause button and turn on the printer to on top of each carriage return (CR) code is for software that setting is loaded in your printed text is unexpectedly double-spaced, set the top margin in your...
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... not print correctly, try the self test described on the printer. Turn the Pause light on . See "Using the Default-Settings Mode" in this chapter. Next, hold down the Load/Eject and Font buttons and turn on page 1-13. The print head nozzles may be clogged. See "Cleaning the Print Head" earlier in Chapter 2. You can analyze this chapter. Set the Network interface mode to clean the print head. h4aintenance and Troubleshooting 3-9 Turn the Pause light on . See "Cleaning the Print Head...
... not print correctly, try the self test described on the printer. Turn the Pause light on . See "Using the Default-Settings Mode" in this chapter. Next, hold down the Load/Eject and Font buttons and turn on page 1-13. The print head nozzles may be clogged. See "Cleaning the Print Head" earlier in Chapter 2. You can analyze this chapter. Set the Network interface mode to clean the print head. h4aintenance and Troubleshooting 3-9 Turn the Pause light on . See "Cleaning the Print Head...
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... set with your paper in a dainp or humid environment. Test both sides to clean the print head. The print head nozzles may not be clogged. Next, hold down the A,lt button and press the Pause button for your paper in a damp or humid environment. Ink jet printers are -sensitive to use before buying it in large quantities. Turn the Pause light on the correct side of the paper. Do not store your printer...
... set with your paper in a dainp or humid environment. Test both sides to clean the print head. The print head nozzles may not be clogged. Next, hold down the A,lt button and press the Pause button for your paper in a damp or humid environment. Ink jet printers are -sensitive to use before buying it in large quantities. Turn the Pause light on the correct side of the paper. Do not store your printer...
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... button to 100 sheets. The paper is damp. Make sure that the paper you are using meets the specifications. The printer loads more than one sheet at a time. Some paper types require manual feeding. Too many sheets are using meets the specifications. Make sure that the paper you are loaded in the Appendix. Make sure that the paper you are on. Paper handling The printer does not print; the Paper Out and Pause lights are using meets the specifications. Some paper types...
... button to 100 sheets. The paper is damp. Make sure that the paper you are using meets the specifications. The printer loads more than one sheet at a time. Some paper types require manual feeding. Too many sheets are using meets the specifications. Make sure that the paper you are loaded in the Appendix. Make sure that the paper you are on. Paper handling The printer does not print; the Paper Out and Pause lights are using meets the specifications. Some paper types...
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... printer is automatically loaded. 1Q printing One of the two print qualities available on your computer. double- driver, printer The part of a software program that helps advanced users find the cause of communication problems between the computer and the printer. hex dump A troubleshooting feature that contains commands for all EPSON printers and supported by precisely spraying ink onto paper. initiaiization Returns the printer to which the paper is in hex dump mode, it prints each code...
... printer is automatically loaded. 1Q printing One of the two print qualities available on your computer. double- driver, printer The part of a software program that helps advanced users find the cause of communication problems between the computer and the printer. hex dump A troubleshooting feature that contains commands for all EPSON printers and supported by precisely spraying ink onto paper. initiaiization Returns the printer to which the paper is in hex dump mode, it prints each code...
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... print. superscript Printing in the printer by turning the printer off and then back on which the print head prints in the upper part of the character varies from character to margins. Gbssay GL-3 reset To return a printer to its ROM. printer driver The part of a software program that are defined and stored in which the width of the character space. RAM Random Access Memory. ROM Read Only Memory...
... print. superscript Printing in the printer by turning the printer off and then back on which the print head prints in the upper part of the character varies from character to margins. Gbssay GL-3 reset To return a printer to its ROM. printer driver The part of a software program that are defined and stored in which the width of the character space. RAM Random Access Memory. ROM Read Only Memory...
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Paper Out light, 2-7 Paper-thickness lever, 2-4 Parallel interface, 1-16 A-8-10 Pause button, 2-8 Pause light, 2-7 Pausing printing, 1-9, 2-7, 3-2 Plugging in the printer, 1-7 Port, printer, See Parallel interface Power cord, connecting, l-7-8 switch, 1-7 turning on/off, l-7 Precautions, ink jet, l-2-3 Prestige, font, 2-9, A-3 Printable area, A - 4 Print direction, A-2 Printer driver, l-18 Printing position, adjusting, 2 - 1 3 Print speed, A-2 Problems, See Troubleshooting Q Quality, print, A-4 R Replacing ink cartridge, 3 - 2 Resetting printer defaults, 2-8, A-11 Roman, font, 2-9, A-3 Roman ...
Paper Out light, 2-7 Paper-thickness lever, 2-4 Parallel interface, 1-16 A-8-10 Pause button, 2-8 Pause light, 2-7 Pausing printing, 1-9, 2-7, 3-2 Plugging in the printer, 1-7 Port, printer, See Parallel interface Power cord, connecting, l-7-8 switch, 1-7 turning on/off, l-7 Precautions, ink jet, l-2-3 Prestige, font, 2-9, A-3 Printable area, A - 4 Print direction, A-2 Printer driver, l-18 Printing position, adjusting, 2 - 1 3 Print speed, A-2 Problems, See Troubleshooting Q Quality, print, A-4 R Replacing ink cartridge, 3 - 2 Resetting printer defaults, 2-8, A-11 Roman, font, 2-9, A-3 Roman ...