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... 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 1 Features 2 . Energy Star Compliant 3 Where 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...
... 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 1 Features 2 . Energy Star Compliant 3 Where 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...
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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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...ink cartridge prints up to 100 sheets automatically. Use the built-in paper feeder to load up to 144 characters per inch (dpi) text and graphics. Supports the EPSON ESC /I'@ commands widely used in 12-c@ letter quality (LQ) mode. 0 Quiet printing. EPSON's new ink jet...quality. Features Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for other EPSON printers. ci Flexible paper handling. 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 ...
...ink cartridge prints up to 100 sheets automatically. Use the built-in paper feeder to load up to 144 characters per inch (dpi) text and graphics. Supports the EPSON ESC /I'@ commands widely used in 12-c@ letter quality (LQ) mode. 0 Quiet printing. EPSON's new ink jet...quality. Features Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for other EPSON printers. ci Flexible paper handling. 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 ...
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...CompuServe@ On-line Support The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. In other countries, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for your...the Epson America Forum. 4 Zntroduction This membership entitles you to: IJ An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe 0 Your own user lD and password 0 A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe's monthly publication To take advantage of an EPSON product. If you are not currently a member of ink cartridges,...
...CompuServe@ On-line Support The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. In other countries, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for your...the Epson America Forum. 4 Zntroduction This membership entitles you to: IJ An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe 0 Your own user lD and password 0 A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe's monthly publication To take advantage of an EPSON product. If you are not currently a member of ink cartridges,...
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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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...Because the print head does not strike the page as a dot-matrix. About Your Ink Jet Printer If you're new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from the cartridge and then propel ink dots onto the page in the form of characters or graphics. When you use ... it does get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with laser printers. If it off with water. An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results. cl Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Two noticeable benefits of this technology are familiar with other types of...
...Because the print head does not strike the page as a dot-matrix. About Your Ink Jet Printer If you're new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from the cartridge and then propel ink dots onto the page in the form of characters or graphics. When you use ... it does get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with laser printers. If it off with water. An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results. cl Keep the ink cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Two noticeable benefits of this technology are familiar with other types of...
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... rated life expectancy. You can also cap the print head by hand. .-___--Setting Up Your Printer 1-3 o Do not use may become unusable otherwise. 0 Install the ink cartridge immediately after you install the ink cartridge, do not remove the ink cartridge. Q Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has declined. 0 Don't move the print head by...
... rated life expectancy. You can also cap the print head by hand. .-___--Setting Up Your Printer 1-3 o Do not use may become unusable otherwise. 0 Install the ink cartridge immediately after you install the ink cartridge, do not remove the ink cartridge. Q Perform the cleaning cycle only if print quality has declined. 0 Don't move the print head by...
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Save all packing and protective materials packed with your printer) to remove these items: Ink Cartridge Power Cord In some locations, the power cord comes attached to transport the printer. Q Caution: You must remove all of the AC plug varies by country; Follow the directions on the Notice... the power. be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location. Setting Up Your Printer 1-5 The shape of the packaging and the protective materials in your printer before you ever need to the printer. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these materials.
Save all packing and protective materials packed with your printer) to remove these items: Ink Cartridge Power Cord In some locations, the power cord comes attached to transport the printer. Q Caution: You must remove all of the AC plug varies by country; Follow the directions on the Notice... the power. be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location. Setting Up Your Printer 1-5 The shape of the packaging and the protective materials in your printer before you ever need to the printer. Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these materials.
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... of the printer. 4. Under normal circumstances, ink will not leak from the cartridge. Also, make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that you need to charge the ink delivery system with ink. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to print about 700 pages. Installing the Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to...
... of the printer. 4. Under normal circumstances, ink will not leak from the cartridge. Also, make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that you need to charge the ink delivery system with ink. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to print about 700 pages. Installing the Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to...
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...The print hea$ moves to install the ink cartridge: 1. a Don't move the print head by hand. Follow these steps to the ink cartridge replace position automatically and the Pause light begins blinking. Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. (If you need to stop printing quickly... . Setting Up Your Printer 1-9 Release the buttons after the printer starts initializing. a Always wait until the print head stops moving , and then turn off the printer.) cl Never remove the ink cartridge except to print quickly using less ink. To prolong the life of your ink cartridge . . . Hold...
...The print hea$ moves to install the ink cartridge: 1. a Don't move the print head by hand. Follow these steps to the ink cartridge replace position automatically and the Pause light begins blinking. Make sure the printer is turned off the printer. (If you need to stop printing quickly... . Setting Up Your Printer 1-9 Release the buttons after the printer starts initializing. a Always wait until the print head stops moving , and then turn off the printer.) cl Never remove the ink cartridge except to print quickly using less ink. To prolong the life of your ink cartridge . . . Hold...
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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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Make sure to remove the tape seal from the protective cardboad. 5. Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the ink cartridge. 6. 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. Setting Up Your Printer 1-11
Make sure to remove the tape seal from the protective cardboad. 5. Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge and remove it from the ink cartridge. 6. 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. Setting Up Your Printer 1-11
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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. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off or reset the printer until the ink-charging cycle is finished. Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to charge the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one minute. e Caution: Do not turn off when ink charging is complete. 9. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer 7.
Press the Alt button again to return the print head to the far right position and to secure the cartridge. 8. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off or reset the printer until the ink-charging cycle is finished. Push the ink cartridge clamp toward the back of the printer to charge the ink delivery system. Charging takes about one minute. e Caution: Do not turn off when ink charging is complete. 9. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer 7.
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... a stack of letter-size or A4 paper; Loading paper in the paper feeder. Setting Up Your Printer 1-13 Note: The paper feeder holds up to even the edges. 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. You can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. then tap it on...
... a stack of letter-size or A4 paper; Loading paper in the paper feeder. Setting Up Your Printer 1-13 Note: The paper feeder holds up to even the edges. 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. You can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. then tap it on...
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...off when you determine which font is selected. Flashing indicates that the ink in the printer's memory. For instructions on selecting fonts, see page 2-9. Data On when data remains in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is ideal for more information. When only this mode is paused.... Indicator lights Pause On when printing is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of paper. When this light is flashing, the ink is empty. See page ...
...off when you determine which font is selected. Flashing indicates that the ink in the printer's memory. For instructions on selecting fonts, see page 2-9. Data On when data remains in the ink cartridge is low or the cartridge is ideal for more information. When only this mode is paused.... Indicator lights Pause On when printing is selected, the printer prints a condensed version of paper. When this light is flashing, the ink is empty. See page ...
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Font press this button to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. The Alt button also alters the functions of paper. See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page A-10 for details. AD/Replace ink Hold down the Alt button and press another button to resume ...to move the carriage to cycle through the font choices on or off . If you select. 2-8 Using Other Printer Functions Reset (Alt + Load/Eject) Clears the printer's buffer and initializes the printer settings to the paper feeder. Economy/Condensed (Alt + Font) Selects economy printing or condensed mode.
Font press this button to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. The Alt button also alters the functions of paper. See "Cleaning the Print Head" on page A-10 for details. AD/Replace ink Hold down the Alt button and press another button to resume ...to move the carriage to cycle through the font choices on or off . If you select. 2-8 Using Other Printer Functions Reset (Alt + Load/Eject) Clears the printer's buffer and initializes the printer settings to the paper feeder. Economy/Condensed (Alt + Font) Selects economy printing or condensed mode.
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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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...remove the empty cartridge: 1. Pull the ink cartridge clamp toward you insert a new cartridge. Replacing the Ink Cartridge When the Ink Out light on . 2. Follow these steps to the ink cartridge replace position. 3. Use EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to grasp.) 3-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Make sure both the Ink Out and Data... low. It's a good idea to release the cartridge. (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it . The printer will not resume until the cartridge is out of ink, the printer stops printing, and the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light ...
...remove the empty cartridge: 1. Pull the ink cartridge clamp toward you insert a new cartridge. Replacing the Ink Cartridge When the Ink Out light on . 2. Follow these steps to the ink cartridge replace position. 3. Use EPSON ink cartridge SO20025 to grasp.) 3-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Make sure both the Ink Out and Data... low. It's a good idea to release the cartridge. (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it . The printer will not resume until the cartridge is out of ink, the printer stops printing, and the Ink Out and Data lights flash and the Pause light ...
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... during transport. 7. Troubleshooting Most problems you need to the printer. 5. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is poor after transport, clean the print head. The cartridge may have with your printer have simple solutions. See "Cleaning the Print Head." Attach...the recommended steps. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-5 Transporting the Printer If you may become unusable otherwise. 2. If you transport the pin ter. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Note: Do not remove the ink cartridge when you cannot solve your problem, contact your ...
... during transport. 7. Troubleshooting Most problems you need to the printer. 5. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is poor after transport, clean the print head. The cartridge may have with your printer have simple solutions. See "Cleaning the Print Head." Attach...the recommended steps. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3-5 Transporting the Printer If you may become unusable otherwise. 2. If you transport the pin ter. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; Note: Do not remove the ink cartridge when you cannot solve your problem, contact your ...
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... paper again and press the Pause button to turn it back on page 3-13. Fatal ink system error Contact your dealer. 3-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting After a few seconds, turn the Pause light off the printer. I 0 0.I ij; Install an ink cartridge or replace the one you have installed with a pattern of error indicators, as listed in...
... paper again and press the Pause button to turn it back on page 3-13. Fatal ink system error Contact your dealer. 3-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting After a few seconds, turn the Pause light off the printer. I 0 0.I ij; Install an ink cartridge or replace the one you have installed with a pattern of error indicators, as listed in...