Page 1 SEIKO EPSON 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.
Page 2 Model: P920B 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 February 1998 Y. Ishii President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Page 3: Printer Parts
Printer Parts paper guide cover printer cover front paper guide (closed) control panel paper thickness lever shield plate parallel interface tractor front paper guide (open) edge guides front edge guides paper guide paper separator paper release lever knob ribbon cartridge...
Page 4: Control Panel Buttons And Lights
1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. n o when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected. n n when the printer is in the card mode. n = On f = Flashing o = Off...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator ..Plugging In the Printer ..... . .
Page 6 Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever ....2-2 Setting the Paper Thickness Lever ....2-3 Loading Multi-Part Forms .
Page 7 Printer driver settings overview ....Using the EPSON Remote! Utility ....
Page 8 About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility ... . 6-2 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 ....6-3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 Checking Printer Status Information .
Page 9 Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer ......Transporting the Printer ..... .
Page 10 Customer Support ......D-4 Faxon EPSON ......D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities .
Page 11 For Hong Kong Users ......Internet home page ..... . . Electronic bulletin board system .
Page 12: Getting To Know Your Printer
Getting to Know Your Printer ® Your EPSON FX-2180 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Features include: a variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs the ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including...
Page 13: Easy-To-Use Features
If you load paper on the front or rear push tractor, you can use the tear-off feature to advance your continuous paper to the printer’s tear-off edge when you finish printing. Then you can easily tear off the printed sheets and save the paper normally lost between documents.
Page 14: Available Paper Paths
Your printer provides a variety of paper paths for printing on continuous and single-sheet paper. As described below, paper can be fed into the printer from the top, front, bottom, or rear. You select the paper path that best suits your current printing needs.
Page 15: Printing On Continuous Paper
If you often need to tear off sheets of continuous paper (for example, if you are printing purchase orders or sales slips), it is best to use a push tractor. This allows you to use the printer’s tear-off edge to easily tear off printed sheets of continuous paper at the perforation.
Page 16 The pull tractor provides the best paper jam prevention, and allows you to load continuous paper from the front, rear, or bottom of the printer. However, you cannot use the tear-off feature with the pull tractor.
Page 17 When you print on multi-part forms that are bound on only one side by point glueing, load it in the rear slot; the printer cannot feed this type of form from the front or bottom slot.
Page 18 If you load continuous paper with labels onto the rear push/pull tractor, the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To use the front push tractor with the pull tractor, you need to purchase the optional pull tractor (C80032] ) and install it in the pull position.
Page 19: Printing On Single Sheets
Printing on single sheets As shown below, your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on single sheets: top and front. When continuous paper is loaded on the front or rear push tractor, you can load single sheets in the top or front slot without removing the continuous paper.
Page 20 You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in the front slot. Note: Always use the front paper slot to load single-sheet multi-part forms that are bound by line glueing only at the side. Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 21: Options
EPSON black Ribbon cartridge When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to work properly with your EPSON printer. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts.
Page 22: 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. Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
Page 23: Print Head Caution Symbol
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it cool for a few minutes before you touch any printer part marked with this symbol.
Page 24: Energy Star Compliance
For United Kingdom Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Page 25: Safety Information
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 26: How To Use Your Manuals
How To Use Your Manuals This User’s Guide provides detailed information on setting up and using your printer. The Quick Reference Guide that also comes with the printer summarizes basic information on how to use the printer. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
Page 27 Getting to Know Your Printer...
Page 28: Setting Up The Printer
Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ......1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer ....1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply .
Page 29: Unpacking The Printer
Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer power cord screwdriver Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the country in which you bought your printer;...
Page 30 Caution: There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer for use with another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
Page 31: Choosing A Place For The Printer
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a network interface cable, if necessary.
Page 32: Positioning The Continuous Paper Supply
Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper. (See the next section.) If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lb).
Page 33: Installing Or Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge
EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties. Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge.
Page 34 3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it straight up and off. 4. Make sure that the print head is not hot; if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by hand.
Page 35 Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. ribbon-tightening knob Setting Up the Printer ribbon guide separator...
Page 36 7. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer.
Page 37 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon as shown above. Then slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer ribbon guide...
Page 38: Attaching The Paper Guide And Paper Separator
11. 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 To install the paper guide and paper separator, follow these steps: 1.
Page 39 Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit. paper guide cover 3. Close the paper guide cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer paper tension unit...
Page 40: Plugging In The Printer
Operate button is even with the button protectors as shown below. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet.
Page 41: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is even with the button protectors. 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 42: Installing The Printer Driver On Your Pc
You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities. The printer driver is included in the EPSON printer software disks that come with your printer. If you are using DOS, see “For DOS programs” on page 1-20.
Page 43: For Windows 95 Or Nt 4.0
Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the drive in which you inserted the disk. 3. Double-click the Setup icon, then make sure your printer icon is selected in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 44 If you are using Windows 95 and you want to install the driver using plug-and-play, follow the steps below. Note: You can install the printer driver using plug-and-play only if your computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port. See your computer documentation for more information.
Page 45 However, we recommend that you keep the default printer model name as shown. If this is your only printer or you want to use this printer as the default printer for Windows 95 applications, select Yes . ( No is the default setting.)
Page 46: For Windows 3.1 Or Nt 3.5X
4. Type A:\SETUP. (If you inserted the disk in a drive other than drive A, substitute the appropriate letter.) Then click OK. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears. Make sure your printer is selected and click OK . Follow the on-screen instructions.
Page 47: For Dos Programs
Choose the EPSON FX-2180 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program. If the list in your application does not include the FX-2180 printer, choose the first available printer from this list: FX-2170 FX-880/FX-1180...
Page 48 Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper Setting the Paper Release Lever ....Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Loading Multi-Part Forms ..... Turning on the double-strike mode .
Page 49: Setting The Paper Release Lever
Setting the Paper Release Lever You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you want to use.
Page 50: Setting The Paper Thickness Lever
Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of paper. The paper thickness lever is located under the printer cover. You can select one of eight positions identified by the scale next to the lever. paper thickness...
Page 51 Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. Paper type* Ordinary (single sheets or continuous paper) Thin paper Carbonless multi-part forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies)
Page 52: Loading Multi-Part Forms
Loading Multi-Part Forms You can use carbonless multi-part forms of up to seven parts (six copies on top of the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position based on the number of layers in your form. For best results with thick paper such as multi-part forms, select a straight or almost straight paper path.
Page 53: Turning On The Double-Strike Mode
3 and the paper release lever is set to the pull tractor position. T When the printer is in the double-strike mode, the print speed is reduced. Load your multi-part forms on the pull tractor as described in this chapter.
Page 54: Loading Continuous Paper With Labels
Do not try to print on single sheets with labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as continuous paper with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path.
Page 55: Removing Continuous Paper With Labels
Removing continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow the steps below when you remove continuous paper with labels from the printer. 1. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot.
Page 56: Using The Front Push Tractor
Note: The tractors are installed in the front push and rear push positions when the printer is shipped. The rear push tractor cannot be removed. Installing the tractor in the front push position If a tractor is installed in the front push position, skip to “Loading paper onto the front push tractor“...
Page 57: Loading Paper Onto The Front Push Tractor
3. Insert the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the front push tractor as described in the next section. To remove the tractor, see page 2-16.
Page 58 2. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward.
Page 59 4. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then pull the lever forward to lock it in place. Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position.
Page 60 Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock down. 8. Attach the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer’s mounting slots as shown below. Then close the front paper guide.
Page 61: Removing The Printed Document From The Front Push Tractor
10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4. When the printer receives data, it automatically loads the paper and starts printing. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer.
Page 62 See “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 2-41. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing.
Page 63: Removing The Front Push Tractor
4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer. 5. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer’s mounting slots until it locks in place. Then close the front paper guide.
Page 64: Using The Rear Push Tractor
Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To load paper onto the rear push tractor, follow these steps: Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide.
Page 65 2. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward.
Page 66 4. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer. (Printing starts at the “0” mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. front of the printer Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position.
Page 67 Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. 10. Make sure the printer is on. You may need to check and change the printer driver settings as described in Chapter 4.
Page 68: Removing The Printed Document From The Rear Push Tractor
See “Adjusting the tear-off position” on page 2-41. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Close the paper guide cover. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing.
Page 69: Using The Tractor In The Pull Position
Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; the labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of continuous paper, you can use two tractors in combination.
Page 70: Installing The Tractor In The Pull Position
The tractor in the rear push position cannot be removed. To install a tractor in the pull position, follow these steps: Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the printer cover up and off the printer. 2. Push up the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer.
Page 71: Loading Paper Onto The Pull Tractor
3. Lower the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the tractor to make sure that it is firmly seated. You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor as described in the next section. To remove the pull tractor, see page 2-33.
Page 72 To load paper onto the pull tractor, follow these steps: Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also check that a tractor is installed in the pull position. Slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide.
Page 73 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the paper guide as a guide. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) Then push the lever back to lock it in place. Note: See “Paper alignment” and “Printable area” in Appendix C for more information on the left margin position.
Page 74 Then pull up the paper until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer’s ribbon. Before you load paper in the front slot, remove the front paper guide.
Page 75 13. Turn on the printer. 14. Remove any slack in the paper and adjust the top-of-form position (the position where the printer will start printing) by pressing the LF/FF button or using the micro adjust feature. (To use the micro adjust feature, see “Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position”...
Page 76 The printer starts printing from the current position without advancing the paper. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 17. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot.
Page 77: Removing Paper From The Pull Tractor
1. After you finish printing, tear off the fresh supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. Hold down the LF/FF button to eject the paper from the printer. Caution: Never press the Load/Eject button when using the pull tractor;...
Page 78 Load paper onto the front or rear push tractor as described earlier in this chapter. Turn on the printer. Press the Load/Eject button to advance the paper to the top-of-form position. Then press the LF/FF button until the perforation between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer’s ribbon.
Page 79 Attach the paper guide. Then slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper guide. 10. Attach the printer cover and close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open.
Page 80: Removing The Pull Tractor
The printer starts printing from the current position without advancing the paper. The printed pages are fed over the paper guide toward the back of the printer. 12. After you finish printing, open the paper guide cover; then tear off the printed document at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot.
Page 81 Store the tractor in a safe place, or install it in the front push position as described on page 2-9. 5. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it onto the printer’s mounting pegs. Then press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place.
Page 82: Switching Between Printing On Continuous Paper And Printing On Single Sheets
To switch from printing on continuous paper with the front or rear push tractor to printing on single sheets, follow these steps. Note: If continuous paper with labels is loaded in the printer, remove it before switching to single-sheet printing. See “Removing continuous paper with labels” on page 2-8.
Page 83: Switching To Printing On Continuous Paper
If a single sheet remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it. Caution: Never use the knob to eject paper while the printer is on; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
Page 84: Adjusting The Top-Of-Form Position
Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is the position on the page where the printer will start printing. If your printing appears too high or low on the page, you can use the micro adjust feature to adjust the top-of-form position as described below.
Page 85 Load/Eject U button to move the top-of-form position down on the page. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. plastic ribbon cover...
Page 86 This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inch) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm below the perforation. If you mark a point 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) above the perforation, you get a 9.5 mm (0.37 inch) margin on the next page.
Page 87: Advancing The Paper To The Tear-Off Edge
Off/Bin button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge. Note: If the Tear Off/Bin lights are flashing, the paper is in the tear off position. If you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer feeds your paper to the next top-of-form position. 2-40 Printing on Continuous Paper...
Page 88: Advancing Paper To The Tear-Off Position Automatically
Follow the steps below. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer.
Page 89 Load/Eject U button to feed the paper forward, until the paper perforation is aligned with the tear-off edge. Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper.
Page 90 Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets Using Single Sheets ......Available paper types and paper slots ....3-2 Loading single-sheet multi-part forms .
Page 91: Using Single Sheets
Available paper types and paper slots As shown below, you can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide on top of the printer or the front paper guide. You can print on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes.
Page 92 The table below shows the types of paper you can load in the top and front paper slots and the paper thickness lever settings for each paper type. For more information on the paper thickness lever, see page 2-3. Paper type Ordinary single-sheet paper Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 parts (original + 1 copy)
Page 93: Loading Single-Sheet Multi-Part Forms
Loading single-sheet multi-part forms You can load single-sheet multi-part forms one at a time in the top or front paper slot as described in “Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper Slot” or “Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot,” later in this chapter. Also, follow these guidelines: Use only carbonless multi-part forms bound as shown below.
Page 94 Before printing, set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to the proper position for your paper. See the table on page 3-3. Be sure your multi-part forms do not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) in thickness.
Page 95: Loading Envelopes
Load envelopes one at a time in the top slot, with the flap edge first and the flap side up. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 4 or 5. Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on.
Page 96: Loading Postcards
Also, follow these guidelines: If you load postcards long edge first, always load them in the top slot. Set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to position 3. Before printing, turn on the card mode by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on.
Page 97: Loading Single Sheets In The Top Paper Slot
3. 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 . (See the table on page 3-3.)
Page 98 4. Close the paper guide cover. Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. 6. 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.
Page 99: Loading Single Sheets In The Front Paper Slot
Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position or eject a sheet when the printer is on; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. Loading Single Sheets in the Front Paper Slot To load paper in the front paper slot, follow these steps: Make sure the paper guide is installed properly.
Page 100 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. (See the table on page 3-3.) Press the Operate button to turn on the printer, if necessary. Printing on Single Sheets 3-11...
Page 101 Top-of-Form Position” on page 2-37. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position or eject a sheet when the printer is on; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. 3-12 Printing on Single Sheets...
Page 102 Printer driver settings overview ....4-19 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility ....
Page 103: About Your Printer Software
The EPSON printer software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software, the EPSON Remote! utility, and the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95. As described in Chapter 1, a printer driver is software that allows your computer to control the printer. You need to install the printer driver so your Windows software applications can take full advantage of the printer’s capabilities.
Page 104: Using The Printer Driver With Windows 95
Using the Printer Driver With Windows 95 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications”...
Page 105 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings.
Page 106: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Start Menu
Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: Click the Start button, and then point to Settings .
Page 107 Paper menu Paper size Orientation Paper source Using the Printer Software Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you don’t see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list. If your paper size is not included...
Page 108 The display to the left of the dithering options shows the effect of your setting. Move the slider to make your printout lighter or darker. Using the Printer Software...
Page 109: Using The Printer Driver With Windows 3.1
Using the Printer Driver With Windows 3.1 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications”...
Page 110 Note: The steps below provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software.
Page 111: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Control Panel
Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: In the Main window, double-click the Control Panel icon.
Page 112 Options dialog box Dithering Intensity Control Print Quality Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3.
Page 113: Using The Printer Driver With Windows Nt 4.0
Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0 While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications”...
Page 114 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Document Properties window appears, and you see the Page Setup and Advanced menus. These menus contain the printer driver settings.
Page 115: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Start Menu
Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Start menu, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Start menu, follow these steps: Click the Start button, and then point to Settings .
Page 116 Orientation Advanced menu Select the size of the paper you want to use from the Paper Size list. Select the paper source you want to use from the Paper Source list. Select Portrait or Landscape. Using the Printer Software 4-15...
Page 117 Paper/Output Graphic Document Options Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. 4-16 Using the Printer Software...
Page 118: Using The Printer Driver With Windows Nt 3.5X
Using the Printer Driver With Windows NT 3.5x While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements. To access the printer driver, see “Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications”...
Page 119 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The screen displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings. See “Printer driver settings overview”...
Page 120: Accessing The Printer Driver From The Control Panel
Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel When you access the printer driver from the Control Panel, the printer driver settings you make apply to all your applications. To access the printer driver from the Control Panel, follow these steps: In the Main window, double-click the Print Manager icon.
Page 121 Resolution Color Optimizations Print Quality Once you’ve checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print with continuous paper as described in Chapter 2, or with single sheets as described in Chapter 3. 4-20...
Page 122: Using The Epson Remote! Utility
Then press Enter . Select your printer’s name in the Printer Model window and press Enter . C:\EPUTIL appears as the default directory. Press Enter again. The EPSON Remote! utility is copied to the C:\EPUTIL directory. Accessing EPSON Remote! To access EPSON Remote!, type C:\PRNSET at the DOS prompt and press Enter.
Page 123: Changing Printer Settings From The Printer's Control Panel
....Changing default settings ..... . 5-8 Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel...
Page 124: Selecting A Built-In Font And Pitch
Follow these steps to select a built-in font or pitch using the buttons on the printer’s control panel: Make sure that the printer is not printing. If it is, press the Pause button to stop printing. To select a font, press the Font button until the two Font lights indicate the font you want as shown below.
Page 125: About Your Printer's Default Settings
About Your Printer’s Default Settings The printer’s default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the default-setting mode.
Page 126: Changing Printer Settings From The Printer's Control Panel
* The options available vary depending on the country. **These settings take effect only when IBM 2381 Plus emulation is selected. Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel Options Length in inches: 3, 3.5, 4, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 11, 70/6, 12, 14, 17 inches...
Page 127 When the printer receives the next print job, it automatically moves the unused paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so no paper is wasted between print jobs.
Page 128 You can specify 10 seconds or 30 seconds for the auto interface wait time. Software If you select ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/P mode. If you select IBM 2381 Plus, the printer emulates an IBM printer.
Page 129 When you choose On, the printer prints up to 500 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). When you choose Off, the printer prints up to 455 cps at 12 cpi. Input buffer When you turn on this setting, the printer’s input buffer stores up to 64KB of data sent from your computer, freeing up your computer for other tasks while the printer prints.
Page 130: Changing Default Settings
When you select On, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code received by the printer is accompanied by a carriage return code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line. If the printer adds an extra line after every carriage return, select Off. IBM character table This setting is available only in IBM 2381 Plus emulation mode.
Page 131 Any settings you have made remain in effect until you change them again. Note: You may exit the default-setting mode by turning off the printer while the printer is not printing. Changing Printer Settings From the Printer’s Control Panel...
Page 132: Using Epson Status Monitor 2
About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 ....Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2 ....
Page 133: About The Epson Status Monitor 2 Utility
Note: To monitor an FX-2180 printer on a network, you must install an optional Ethernet interface card (C82357 @ ) in your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this card. See the manual that comes with the interface card for instructions on using the Status Monitor in a network environment.
Page 134: Installing Epson Status Monitor 2
If you installed the Status Monitor before the driver, install the printer driver, then install the Status Monitor again. Insert Disk 1 of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 software in a disk drive. Click Start and then click Run .
Page 135: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 2
EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. The main features of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window are described below. Using EPSON Status Monitor 2...
Page 136 When you install the Status Monitor, it automatically adds the names and icons of all the EPSON printers connected to your computer to this list. To add or delete a printer from the list, select Add Printer or Delete Printer from the Settings menu.
Page 137 Printer menu To get detailed information on the status of each printer in the Installed Printers list, select a printer from the list, then select from the Printer menu options described below. Printer Status Job Status Select Paper Memory Close...
Page 138 View menu To control the appearance and content of the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window and the Installed Printers list, select from the View menu options described below. Toolbar/Status Large Icons/ Small Icons List Details Refresh Shows or hides the toolbar and status bar in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window.
Page 139 Monitoring Preferences Add Printer/ Delete Printer Background Monitoring Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 Opens the Monitoring Preferences dialog box, where you can adjust the monitoring interval and make background monitoring settings for the selected printer. For more information, see “Turning on background monitoring”...
Page 140: Using The Printer Status Window
Select background monitoring icon Help menu Click Help in the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window to view online help. Click About to view the Status Monitor’s version number and copyright information. Using the Printer Status window You can open the Printer Status window shown below to see detailed information on the status of a printer.
Page 141: Making Monitoring Preference Settings
The Printer Status window contains two menus: the Current Status and Printer Information menus. To open the menus, click the tabs at the top of the Printer Status window. Current Status menu The printer illustration and message boxes on this menu give you detailed printer status information.
Page 142: Turning On Background Monitoring
If the icon is not on the taskbar, access EPSON Status Monitor 2 from the Start menu as described on page 6-4. Then point to Background Monitoring on the Settings menu and click Monitor from restart or Monitor now .
Page 143: Using The Background Monitoring Icon
6-11.) Double-clicking the background monitoring icon opens the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window. Right-clicking this icon opens a pop-up menu where you can choose whether the Status Alert dialog box will appear in front of other windows on the desktop.
Page 144 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators ..... Problems and Solutions Power supply problems ..... . . 7-5 Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems .
Page 145: Using The Error Indicators
Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem.
Page 146 = on, f = flashing = short series of beeps (three beeps), Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not available. = long series of beeps (five beeps) Troubleshooting...
Page 147: Problems And Solutions
Problems and Solutions Most printer problems are easy to solve. Use the information in this section to find the source of and solution to any printer problems that occur. Determine the type of problem that occurred, and see the appropriate page below:...
Page 148: Power Supply Problems
Warning: Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer. The printer does not work and the control panel lights are off even though you turned on the printer. Cause The power cord is not...
Page 149: Single-Sheet Paper Loading Or Feeding Problems
Single-sheet paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load single-sheet paper or does not feed it properly. Cause The paper release lever is set to a tractor position. Continuous paper is in the paper path. The paper on the paper guide...
Page 150 The printer does not fully eject a single sheet. Cause Your paper is too long. The optional cut-sheet feeder does not feed your single-sheet paper properly. Cause The cut-sheet feeder is not installed properly. Too many sheets are loaded in the cut-sheet feeder.
Page 151: Continuous Paper Loading Or Feeding Problems
Continuous paper loading or feeding problems The printer does not load continuous paper or does not feed it properly. Cause The paper release lever is not set correctly. Single-sheet paper is in the paper path. Continuous paper is not loaded properly.
Page 152: Wrong Top-Of-Form Position
EPSON Remote! utility. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” in Chapter 5, or “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” in Chapter 4. Check the margin or top-of-form position setting in your application software.
Page 153: Wrong Tear-Off Position
Wrong tear-off position The printer prints on (or too far away from) the perforation of your continuous paper. Cause The tear-off position setting is incorrect. You moved the paper using the knob while the printer was on. Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position.
Page 154: Printing Or Printout Quality Problems
Printing or printout quality problems The printer does not print when the computer sends data. Cause The printer is paused. The printer cover is open. The interface cable is not plugged in securely. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications.
Page 155 The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly. Cause The paper thickness lever is set incorrectly. The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is not installed properly. The printout is faint.
Page 156 The print head is damaged. Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. All the text is printed on the same line.
Page 157 Troubleshooting What to do Turn off the auto line feed setting using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See “About Your Printer’s Default Settings” in Chapter 5, or “Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” in Chapter 4. Adjust the line space setting in your application software.
Page 158 Your application software is not configured correctly for your printer. Software settings override settings you make using the default-setting mode, EPSON Remote!, or the control panel buttons. Vertical printed lines are not aligned. Cause Bidirectional printing, which is the printer’s standard...
Page 159: Clearing Paper Jams
If continuous paper is jammed in the printer, tear off the fresh supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. Turn the knob on the right side of the printer away from you to eject the paper in the printer. Remove any remaining pieces of paper.
Page 160: Aligning Vertical Lines In Your Printout
Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets. T If you use single sheets, you need to load a new sheet of paper each time the printer ejects a printed sheet onto the paper guide. Follow these steps to perform the bidirectional adjustment: Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
Page 161: Printing A Self Test
To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF button while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. To run the test using the printer’s near letter-quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif), hold down the Load/Eject button while you turn on the printer.
Page 162: Printing A Hex Dump
In hex dump mode, the printer prints all data received from the computer as hexadecimal values. You can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous paper.
Page 163 To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you press the Operate button to turn on the printer. 3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. Your printer prints all the codes it receives in hexadecimal format.
Page 164 Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Options ........A-2 Paper handling options .
Page 165: Options
Options As described below, a variety of paper handling options and interface cards are available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or customer support as described in Appendix D. Paper handling options High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80673@ )
Page 166: Optional Interface Cards
You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.) For instructions on installing an interface card, see page A-17.
Page 167: Using The Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders
(C80674@ ) to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. The double-bin cut-sheet feeder allows you to load two different types of single-sheet paper in the printer at the same time and easily switch between them. To assemble the double-bin cut-sheet feeder and load paper in the second-bin cut-sheet feeder, see the second-bin cut-sheet feeder manual.
Page 168 Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Then press up the tabs on both sides of the paper tension unit and lift it up and off the printer. If a tractor is installed in the pull position, remove it as described on page 2-33.
Page 169: Loading Paper In The High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder
Open the paper guide cover, and set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper’s thickness. Pull down the center support.
Page 170 Slide the paper stacker midway between the paper guides as shown above. Enhancing Your Printer With Options paper stacker...
Page 171 Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets of plain paper) and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide. Enhancing Your Printer With Options...
Page 172 Then lift up the center support and close the paper guide cover. Note: Always close the printer cover before printing. The printer does not print when the cover is open. When the cut-sheet feeder is installed, you can still load single sheets one at a time using the front paper slot.
Page 173: Selecting The Paper Source (Bin 1 Or Bin 2
Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) When the double-bin cut-sheet feeder is installed, you need to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) using your application or the printer’s control panel. As shown below, the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder is bin 1 and the second-bin cut-sheet feeder is bin 2.
Page 174: Switching Between Continuous Paper And Single-Sheet Paper In The Cut-Sheet Feeder
If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the Load/Eject button to eject them. Move the printer’s paper release lever to the front or rear push tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever to the proper position for the thickness of your continuous paper.
Page 175: Using The Roll Paper Holder
Fit the arc bearings into the stand as shown. Make sure you orient the stand and base plate as shown below. Then place the base plate on the stand and fasten the two together with the plastic spacing clips. A-12 Enhancing Your Printer With Options...
Page 176: Installing The Roll Paper Holder
Installing the roll paper holder Make sure the printer is turned off. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer into the two holes in the base plate. Caution: The roll paper holder is not fastened to the printer;...
Page 177: Loading Roll Paper
After you install the roll paper holder, follow the steps below to load a roll of paper: Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. Make sure the paper tension unit is installed.
Page 178 Place the shaft and paper roll on the roll paper holder so the paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Turn on the printer. Then bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it until it meets resistance. The printer loads the roll paper automatically.
Page 179: Removing Roll Paper
When you finish printing, open the paper guide cover and press the LF/FF button to advance the paper. Then tear off the paper using the tear-off edge of the printer (pull it towards you for a clean cut). Removing roll paper Roll paper cannot be fed backward.
Page 180: Installing An Interface Card
Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. Remove the screws from the shield plate on the back of the printer and remove the plate. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment.
Page 181: Using The C82305] Or C82306] Serial Interface Card
X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to 1 (MARK) to indicate that it cannot receive data. When the unused area increases to 512 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the DTR flag to 0 (SPACE) to indicate that it is ready to receive data.
Page 182: Appendix B Cleaning And Transporting The Printer
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer Cleaning the Printer ......B-2 Transporting the Printer .
Page 183: Cleaning The Printer
If the outer case or paper guide is still dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent dissolved in water. Keep the printer cover in place and lower the paper guide cover until it lies flat on the top of the printer to prevent water from getting inside the printer.
Page 184: Transporting The Printer
Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. Turn off the printer.
Page 185: Specifications
Specifications Printer Specifications ......C-2 Mechanical ......C-2 Electrical .
Page 186: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: Paper feed speed: Specifications 9-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft 500 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 380 cps at 10 cpi...
Page 187 EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET One Italic and 10 graphical character tables.
Page 188: Electrical
Power consumption This product is also designed for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Specifications Total print volume 7.5 million lines...
Page 189: Environmental
Environmental Operation Storage Paper Note: Use recycled paper and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature Humidity Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Ordinary single sheets: Width Length Thickness Weight Single-sheet multi-part...
Page 190 Envelopes: Size Thickness Weight Postcards: Width Length Thickness Weight Continuous paper (standard and multi-part): Width Length Copies Thickness Weight (not multi-part) Weight (one sheet of multi-part) Binding Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot.
Page 191: Paper Alignment
Continuous paper with labels: Label size Backing sheet width Backing sheet length (one page) Backing sheet thickness Total thickness Label weight Roll paper: Width Thickness Weight Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark.
Page 192: Printable Area
Rear entry Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”. Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: printable area A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch).
Page 193 Continuous paper: A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm (0.17 inch) each. B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inch) each. The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches).
Page 194: Safety Approvals
Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards 230 V model: Safety standards Acoustic noise: CE marking 230 V model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC C-10 Specifications UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B EN 60950 (TÜV, NEMKO) EN 55022 (CISPR pub.
Page 195: Command Lists
Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics. See the ESC/P Reference Manual for details. General operation:...
Page 196: Barcode Commands
Barcode commands Your printer has powerful barcode printing capabilities and includes the following resident barcode fonts: EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, and POSTNET. See the barcode commands below: ESC ( B Format: ASCII code:...
Page 197: Barcode Data
Control flag Bit 0 = Check digit 0: The printer does not add a check digit. 1: The printer adds a check digit. Bit 1 = Human readable character (HRC) 0: The printer adds the HRC. 1: The printer does not add the HRC.
Page 198 The valid data for each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed. Barcode type EAN-13 EAN-8 UPC-A UPC-E Interleaved 2 of 5 POSTNET Code 39 Code 128 The following conditions are required for barcode printing: Barcode printing is always performed unidirectionally.
Page 199: Ibm 2381 Plus Emulation Control Codes
IBM 2381 Plus emulation control codes This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2381 Plus reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U, ESC [ F...
Page 200: Character Tables
Character Tables You can select the character tables shown in this section using the printer’s default-setting mode or with software commands. Note: Most of the character tables are the same as the PC 437 table for hex codes 00 through 7F; for these tables, only the characters for hex codes 80 through FF are shown.
Page 201 PC 437 (USA, Standard European) PC 850 (Multilingual) PC 860 (Portuguese) C-17 Specifications...
Page 202 PC 863 (Canadian-French) PC 861 (Icelandic) C-18 Specifications PC 865 (Norwegian) BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese)
Page 203 Abicomp (Brazilian Portuguese) ISO Latin 1 Roman 8 C-19 Specifications...
Page 204 PC 437 Greek (Greek)* ISO 8859-7 (Latin/Greek)* C-20 Specifications PC 869 (Greek)* PC 853 (Turkish)*...
Page 205 PC 857 (Turkish)* ISO Latin 1T (Turkish)* PC 855 (Cyrillic)* PC 866 (Russian)* C-21 Specifications...
Page 206 PC 852 (East European)* Code MJK (CSFR)* C-22 Specifications MAZOWIA (Polish)* Bulgaria*...
Page 207 Estonia* PC 774 (LST 1283:1993)* ISO 8859-2* C-23 Specifications...
Page 208 PC 866 LAT. (Latvian)* PC 866 UKR (Ukranian)* C-24 Specifications Italic No character is available for hex code 15 in the Italic table.
Page 209: International Character Sets For The Italic Table
International character sets for the Italic table You can select one of the following eight international character sets for the Italic character table shown below using the default-setting mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France”...
Page 210 Customer Support ......D-4 Faxon EPSON ......D-5 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities .
Page 211: Contacting Customer Support
Windows version (for example, NT, 95, or 3.1): Software application(s) you normally use with the printer and their version number(s): For North American Users If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support through the following services: Electronic support services Service...
Page 212: Automated Telephone Services
EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Note: If you need help using software with an EPSON product, see the documentation for that program for technical support information. Customer Support Information...
Page 213: For United Kingdom And The Republic Of Ireland Users
Service and Support Information booklet that came with your EPSON product. If this booklet is not available, details can be found on Faxon EPSON faxback service, EPtec Bulletin Board Service or on EPSON’s World Wide Web site. See below for details.
Page 214: Faxon Epson
Faxon EPSON will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine. When you have found the documents that you need in the catalogue, call Faxon EPSON again and enter the document ID numbers.
Page 215: For Australian Users
For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service. As well as this User’s Guide, we provide the following sources for obtaining information: EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia.
Page 216: Epson Helpdesk
EPSON Helpdesk EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice. Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems. They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located.
Page 217: Internet Home Page
Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information: Product information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Latest versions of EPSON printer drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http://www.epson.com.hk.
Page 218: Glossary
When this setting is turned on using the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility, each carriage return (CR) code is automatically followed by a line feed (LF) code. bidirectional printing Printing in which the print head prints in both directions (bidirectionally).
Page 219 A draft printing mode you can select using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to produce extremely high-speed printing. See also draft and near letter quality.
Page 220 This is the standard orientation for printing letters or documents. See also landscape. printable area The area of a page on which the printer can print. It is smaller than the physical size of the page due to margins. printer driver A software program that runs, or “drives,”...
Page 221 Printing in which the print head prints in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it provides precise vertical alignment. You can select unidirectional printing using the printer’s default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! utility. See also bidirectional printing. Glossary...
Page 222 Paper positions Standby position In the standby position, your paper is attached to the printer but is not inside the printer. Tear-off position Tear off your printed document at the printer’s tear-off edge. Top-of-form position The letters ABC above are printed at the top-of-form position.
Page 223 Double-strike mode, 2-6 Edge guides, 2-13, inside back cover ENERGY STAR, 13 EPSON ESC/P control codes, C-11–14 EPSON Remote! utility, 4-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 4-2, 6-2–12 accessing, 6-4 installing, 6-3 window, 6-4–9 Error indicators, 7-2–3 IN-1...
Page 224 High-speed draft setting, 5-7 High-speed printing, 1. See also High-speed draft setting. IBM 2381 Plus emulation codes, C-15 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2, 6-3 front paper guide, 2-13 front push tractor, 2-9–10 interface card, A-17–18 paper tension unit, 2-34 printer cover, 1-11 printer driver, 1-15.
Page 225 Pitch button, inside front cover light, inside front cover selecting, 5-2–3 Plastic ribbon cover, 2-38 Plugging in the printer, 1-13 Printer cover, inside back cover installing,1-11 removing, 1-7 Printer driver accessing, from NT 3.5x, 4-17–19 from NT 4.0, 4-12–14...
Page 226 2-40 lights, inside front cover Top-of-form adjusting, 2-37–39 position, 2-37 problems, 7-9 Top (paper) slot, 8, 3-2, 3-8–10 Tractor combination, 2-30-33 front push, 2-9–16 pull, 2-22–34 rear push, 2-17–22 Transportation screw, 1-3, B-3 Transporting the printer, B-3...
Page 227 7-10 top-of-form position problems, Unpacking the printer, 1-2 Using front push tractor, 2-9–16 rear push tractor, 2-17–22 pull tractor, 2-22–34 push and pull tractor combination, 2-30–33 Utility EPSON Remote!, 4-21 EPSON Status Monitor 2, 4-2, Vertical line, aligning, 7-17 IN-5...

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Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Printing on Continuous Paper

Chapter 3 Printing on Single Sheets

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Software

Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel

Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel

Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer with Options

Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer

Appendix C Specifications

Appendix D Customer Support Information

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