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Epson LQ-2080 Hardware & Software Setup

Epson LQ-2080 Hardware & Software Setup

24-pin dot matrix printer
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K. Nishi
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N.Nomoto
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Hardware & Software Setup
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CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON
printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.
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Copyright © 1999 by EPSON Deutschland GmbH, Düsseldorf.
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  • Page 1 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model: P911B Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950 Directive 89/336/EEC: EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 April 1999 H. Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Contents Where to Find Information ........4 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 4: Where To Find Information

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Where to Find Information Hardware & Software Setup (this manual) This guide provides you with information and instructions on how to unpack and set up your printer and how to install the printer software.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.

  • Page 6: Energy Star Compliance

    Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist. NERGY TAR Compliance As an NERGY TAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Printer

    _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disk, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: paper guide printer paper separator power cord screwdriver...

  • Page 8: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Save all packing and protective materials, including the transportation screw and the protective locking clips on the paper tension unit, in case you need to ship the printer in the future.

  • Page 9: Positioning The Continuous Paper Supply

    Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown.
  • Page 10 PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by hand.
  • Page 11 PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Then turn the ribbon- tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
  • Page 12 PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Lift the cartridge’s ribbon guide ( ) and insert it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head ( ). Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place behind the print head.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Paper Guide And Paper Separator

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 10. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover until it clicks into place. Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator Turn over the paper guide and insert the paper separator’s tabs into the slots on the paper guide.
  • Page 14 PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit.

  • Page 15: Plugging In The Printer

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Plugging in the Printer Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown below. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet.

  • Page 16: Installing The Printer Software

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector, and squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.
  • Page 17 Installing the printer software for Windows NT 3.5x may require network administra- tion privileges. Ask your network administrator for more information. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. Insert the EPSON printer software CD shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Note: If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can make a floppy disk version from which to install the printer software.

  • Page 18: Loading Single Sheets In The Top Paper Slot

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Select the desired options and follow the on-screen instructions. After the printer software has been successfully installed, click on the button identified by a door icon to exit the installation program. The installation program automatically selects this printer as the default printer for Windows applications.
  • Page 19 PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness.

  • Page 20: Printing

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 Insert a sheet of paper printable side down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is ready to print. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing.

  • Page 21: Using The Online Manuals

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Restore Defaults (Windows 95/98) or Cancel (Windows NT) to return the settings to their previous values.

  • Page 22: Installing The Adobe Acrobat Reader

    PapU Proof-Abzeichnung: K. Nishi _______ booklet.fm Rev. A N.Nomoto _______ J.Hoadley _______ A5-Format BookletENew.fm 4/28/99 Durchlauf 2 If the Acrobat Reader is already installed on your system, you can skip this section and continue with the next section. Note: If you are not sure whether the Acrobat Reader is installed on your system, please contact your system administrator or double-click on the menu item for reading the online manual in the setup program.

  • Page 23: Accessing The Online Manuals From Hard Disk

    Note: If you wish you can later delete the manual from the hard disk. To do this, click on the Software icon in the Control Panel, highlight EPSON Printer Manuals and click on Add/Delete. Using the Online Manuals...

  • Page 24: Customer Support

    Durchlauf 2 To open and access an online manual, follow the steps below: Click the Start button, point to Programs, then point to EPSON Online manuals. Click on the name of the desired online manual. The Acrobat Reader will be started automatically and the online manual opened.

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