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...Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs . . . . . 1-17 What is a Printer Driver 1-18 Fonts with Windows 1-19 WordPerfect 6.0 or 5.1 for MS-DOS 1-19 Microsoft Word for MS-DOS l-20 Lotus... 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...
...Computer 1-16 Using Software Programs 1-17 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs . . . . . 1-17 What is a Printer Driver 1-18 Fonts with Windows 1-19 WordPerfect 6.0 or 5.1 for MS-DOS 1-19 Microsoft Word for MS-DOS l-20 Lotus... 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...
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Chapter 2 Using Other Printer Functions Loading Paper Manually 2-2 Paper sizes 2-2 Printing on single sheets 2-2 Printing on envelopes 2-4 Tips for Maintaining the ...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 handling 3-12 Appendix Technical Specifications A-2 Printer specifications A-2 Command Summary A-12 Sending printer commands A-12 Using the command summary A-12 Character Tables...
Chapter 2 Using Other Printer Functions Loading Paper Manually 2-2 Paper sizes 2-2 Printing on single sheets 2-2 Printing on envelopes 2-4 Tips for Maintaining the ...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 handling 3-12 Appendix Technical Specifications A-2 Printer specifications A-2 Command Summary A-12 Sending printer commands A-12 Using the command summary A-12 Character Tables...
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... written for quiet, high-speed printing. cl Convenience. Your printer offers the following features: cl High print quality. Drop-m ink cartridge prints up to 100 sheets automatically. 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...
... written for quiet, high-speed printing. cl Convenience. Your printer offers the following features: cl High print quality. Drop-m ink cartridge prints up to 100 sheets automatically. 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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... Forum. 4 Zntroduction 0 Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products 0 Sales of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your local CompuServe access number. If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is...
... Forum. 4 Zntroduction 0 Product literature with technical specifications on our current and new products 0 Sales of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your local CompuServe access number. If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is...
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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...
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...
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... read through the following list of precautions to replace and more affordable than an impact printer such as a dot-matrix. Two noticeable benefits of the cartridge. And the ink cartridge inside your ink jet printer safely and efficiently: cl Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing. A few...
... read through the following list of precautions to replace and more affordable than an impact printer such as a dot-matrix. Two noticeable benefits of the cartridge. And the ink cartridge inside your ink jet printer safely and efficiently: cl Under normal circumstances, ink will not come out of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing. A few...
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... open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to the new temperature. 0 Do not turn off the printer while printing or before use an ink cartridge beyond its package. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the cartridge carton. 0 When moving the ink cartridge from its rated life expectancy. The cartridge may result in the far right...
... open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to the new temperature. 0 Do not turn off the printer while printing or before use an ink cartridge beyond its package. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the cartridge carton. 0 When moving the ink cartridge from its rated life expectancy. The cartridge may result in the far right...
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... and the protective materials in your printer) to the printer. Follow the directions on the power. Q Caution: You must remove all of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your printer before you can set it up ... the Notice Sheet (inserted in case you ever need to transport the printer. Save all packing and protective materials packed with your location. Setting Up Your Printer 1-5 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items: Ink Cartridge Power Cord In some locations, the power cord comes attached to remove...
... and the protective materials in your printer) to the printer. Follow the directions on the power. Q Caution: You must remove all of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your printer before you can set it up ... the Notice Sheet (inserted in case you ever need to transport the printer. Save all packing and protective materials packed with your location. Setting Up Your Printer 1-5 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items: Ink Cartridge Power Cord In some locations, the power cord comes attached to remove...
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... need to charge the ink delivery system with soap-and water. Also, make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your new printer, you need to make sure that you use your electrical outlet. Q Caution: It is a self-contained unit. The exact number of pages a single cartridge can print varies according...
... need to charge the ink delivery system with soap-and water. Also, make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your new printer, you need to make sure that you use your electrical outlet. Q Caution: It is a self-contained unit. The exact number of pages a single cartridge can print varies according...
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... Don't move the print head by hand. Release the buttons after the printer starts initializing. Make sure the printer is turned off the printer.) cl Never remove the ink cartridge except to replace it . Setting Up Your Printer 1-9 cl Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has declined. a... Always wait until the head stops moving before you turn off . 2. cl Leave the cartridge sealed until just before you turn off the printer. (If you need to the ink cartridge replace position automatically and the Pause light begins blinking. Follow these steps to print quickly using...
... Don't move the print head by hand. Release the buttons after the printer starts initializing. Make sure the printer is turned off the printer.) cl Never remove the ink cartridge except to replace it . Setting Up Your Printer 1-9 cl Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has declined. a... Always wait until the head stops moving before you turn off . 2. cl Leave the cartridge sealed until just before you turn off the printer. (If you need to the ink cartridge replace position automatically and the Pause light begins blinking. Follow these steps to print quickly using...
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Open the printer cover. 4. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp toward you to open it. 1-10 Setting Up Your Printer 3.
Open the printer cover. 4. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp toward you to open it. 1-10 Setting Up Your Printer 3.
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Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the ink cartridge. 6. Setting Up Your Printer 1-11 Make sure to remove the tape seal from the protective cardboad. 5. Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case.
Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the ink cartridge. 6. Setting Up Your Printer 1-11 Make sure to remove the tape seal from the protective cardboad. 5. Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case.
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Press the Alt button again to return the print head to the far right position and to secure the cartridge. 8. e Caution: Do not turn off when ink charging is complete. 9. Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to charge the ink delivery system. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off or reset the printer until the ink-charging cycle is finished. Charging takes about one minute. 7. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer
Press the Alt button again to return the print head to the far right position and to secure the cartridge. 8. e Caution: Do not turn off when ink charging is complete. 9. Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to charge the ink delivery system. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off or reset the printer until the ink-charging cycle is finished. Charging takes about one minute. 7. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer
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... or A4 paper; Loading paper in the paper feeder. Open the paper feeder cover and lift the paper separator. 2. Setting Up Your Printer 1-13 Testing the Printer After you install the ink cartridge, you can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding a sheet manually. Note: The...
... or A4 paper; Loading paper in the paper feeder. Open the paper feeder cover and lift the paper separator. 2. Setting Up Your Printer 1-13 Testing the Printer After you install the ink cartridge, you can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding a sheet manually. Note: The...
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... fewer dots per character. When only this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is selected. Using Other Printer Functions 2-7 Font Indicate the current font setting. See page 210 for rough drafts. Economy On when the economy printing mode is ...this mode is the same in the printer's memory. The print speed is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of paper. Paper Out/Ink Out On when the printer runs out of selected fonts. Flashing indicates that the ink in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is selected. The font menu on ...
... fewer dots per character. When only this light and the Data light are flashing at the same time, the cartridge is selected. Using Other Printer Functions 2-7 Font Indicate the current font setting. See page 210 for rough drafts. Economy On when the economy printing mode is ...this mode is the same in the printer's memory. The print speed is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of paper. Paper Out/Ink Out On when the printer runs out of selected fonts. Flashing indicates that the ink in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is selected. The font menu on ...
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... button also alters the functions of paper. Reset (Alt + Load/Eject) Clears the printer's buffer and initializes the printer settings to load or eject a sheet of the other buttons. AD/Replace ink Hold down the Alt button and press another button to change the functions as follows: ...on the font menu. Font press this button to the paper feeder. Press it again to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. If you select. 2-8 Using Other Printer Functions The Font lights indicate the current selection. Hold down this button for details. Buttons Pause Press ...
... button also alters the functions of paper. Reset (Alt + Load/Eject) Clears the printer's buffer and initializes the printer settings to load or eject a sheet of the other buttons. AD/Replace ink Hold down the Alt button and press another button to change the functions as follows: ...on the font menu. Font press this button to the paper feeder. Press it again to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. If you select. 2-8 Using Other Printer Functions The Font lights indicate the current selection. Hold down this button for details. Buttons Pause Press ...
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Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge 3-2 Cleaning the Print Head 3-3 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 handling 3-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-1
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridge 3-2 Cleaning the Print Head 3-3 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 handling 3-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-1
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... release the button when the print head moves to remove the empty cartridge: 1. The printer will not resume until the cartridge is easy to grasp.) 3-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Make sure both the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light stays on hand.... Printing will continue printing until you to release the cartridge. (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it . Follow these steps to the ink cartridge replace position. 3. Use EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to keep a spare ink cartridge on . 2. It's a good idea to ensure proper operation and...
... release the button when the print head moves to remove the empty cartridge: 1. The printer will not resume until the cartridge is easy to grasp.) 3-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Make sure both the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light stays on hand.... Printing will continue printing until you to release the cartridge. (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it . Follow these steps to the ink cartridge replace position. 3. Use EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to keep a spare ink cartridge on . 2. It's a good idea to ensure proper operation and...
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...the print head may start moving as the printer performs normal maintenance procedures. Press the Pa use the printer's built-in print-head cleaning cycle to install the new cartridge. Note: When you replace the cartridge, the printer will not recharge the ink delivery system again. Cm4 tion: Ifink does... get on . To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only ...
...the print head may start moving as the printer performs normal maintenance procedures. Press the Pa use the printer's built-in print-head cleaning cycle to install the new cartridge. Note: When you replace the cartridge, the printer will not recharge the ink delivery system again. Cm4 tion: Ifink does... get on . To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only ...
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... service person for assistance. If the print head is poor after transport, clean the print head. Note: Do not remove the ink cartridge when you need to transport your printer have simple solutions. The cartridge may have with your printer some distance, carefully repack it . See "Cleaning the Print Head." Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-5 Open the...
... service person for assistance. If the print head is poor after transport, clean the print head. Note: Do not remove the ink cartridge when you need to transport your printer have simple solutions. The cartridge may have with your printer some distance, carefully repack it . See "Cleaning the Print Head." Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-5 Open the...