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Page 2: Printer Parts
Printer Parts control panel paper feeder paper support manual feed slot parallel interface access panel -J.L AC inlet...
Page 3 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or other surface that may allow the printer to fall.
Page 5 This could expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 14. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions: A.
Page 6: Fcc Compliance Statement
FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Page 7 Tips for Printing on Single Sheets When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one page onto the next.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Place for the Printer Plugging in the Printer ......l-8 Installing the Ink Cartridge ..... l-9 Loading Paper in the Paper Feeder .
Page 9 Labels ......Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel ....
Page 10 Technical Specifications . . , ....A-2 Printer specifications ..... . A-2...
Page 11 Your new Epson printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for quiet, high-speed printing. Features Your printer offers the following features: High print quality. Epson’s new ink jet technology delivers crisp 360 x 360 dot-per-inch (dpi) text and graphics.
Page 12: Options
How to Use This Manual Here’s what you’ll find in this book: Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer. It also describes printing a self test and configuring your software for the printer. These instructions include basic directions regarding the ink, paper, and placement of the printer;...
Page 13: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Notes contain important information and usefu? tips on the operation of your printer. Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers.
Page 14 Loading Paper in the Paper Feeder .._ ..l-13 Testing the Printer ......l-15 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .
Page 15: About Your Ink Jet Printer
Because the print head doesn’t strike the page as it prints, an ink jet printer is much quieter than an impact dot-matrix printer.
Page 16 Before transporting the printer, make sure the print head is capped, and do not remove the ink cartridge. Before you turn off the printer, make sure that the print head is capped. (It is capped when it is in the far right position as shown below.) The printer caps the print head when no data is...
Page 17: Choosing The Right Paper
Choosing the right paper One of the keys to getting great results with your ink jet printer is selecting the right paper. With paper that is too absorbent, the ink can bleed slightly, causing characters to blur. With paper that is not absorbent enough, the ink may take too long to dry and may smear easily.
Page 18: Unpacking The Printer
You must remove all packing and protective materials packed with your printer before you can set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (inserted in your printer) to remove these materials.
Page 19: Attaching The Paper Support And The Paper Separators
Attaching the paper support and the paper separators You should install the paper support and the paper separators before you begin using the printer. To install, follow the steps below. 1. Attach the paper support. Grasp the paper support and place the right end notch over the mounting post of the printer.
Page 20: Choosing A Place For The Printer
When selecting a location for your printer, follow these guidelines: Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. If the printer is tilted or at an angle, it cannot operate properly. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily.
Page 21: Plugging In The Printer
1. Make sure that the power switch is turned off. It is off when the “G” side of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet.
Page 22: Installing The Ink Cartridge
Wash all traces of inkfrom water. The first time you use your new printer, you need to charge the ink delivery system with ink. You need to perform this operation only once. Install the ink cartridge as follows:...
Page 23 3. Open the printer cover. 4. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp towards you to open Setting the Printer 1-10...
Page 24 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 the Printer 1-11...
Page 25 7. Push the ink cartridge clamp towards the back of the printer to secure the cartridge. Caution: Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the clamp or remove the ink cartridge except to replace it with a new The cartridge may bec&e unusable otherwise.
Page 26: Loading Paper In The Paper Feeder
After you charge the ink delivery system, you can use the built-in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. You can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding a sheet manually. This section describes loading paper in the paper feeder.
Page 27 Note: The paperfeeder holds up to 100 sheets (the maximum for 64-g/m’ or I6-lb. paper). Do not load paper higher than the mark on the edge guide. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 28: Testing The Printer
Testing the Printer When using the paper feeder, the self test begins by printing on the first and last lines of page 1; this allows the printer to measure the page length. Then the printer prints character samples on page 2.
Page 29: Turn Off The Printer
In LQ mode, the printer prints characters in each font, in the order the fonts appear on the control panel. Here is part of a typical self test: Courier !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR '"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;(=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS "#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST~ #$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU' $%I&'()*+,-./0123456789 :;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVl %&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU~ &R?2;)n*;,-./O123456789., .*<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWX '()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~]"_‘abcdefghi~ ()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[U*'_'abcdefghij )*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO~RSTUVWXYZN*~abcdefghij~...
Page 30: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test prints correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. You need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to the printer’s built-in parallel interface. Follow these steps: Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
Page 31: Setting Up Your Software Programs
If none of these printers is listed among your software’s options, select the first one available from the following: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, and Draft printer. After you select the most appropriate printer as described above, you may want to create and print a sample file with the fonts and formats that you use most often.
Page 32 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets ..... . Tips on using the paper feeder ....Loading paper manually Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor .
Page 33: Printing On Single Sheets
When the printer receives data from the computer, it loads a single sheet and begins to print. Cl If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, reload the paper feeder and then press the LOAD/EJECT button to continue printing.
Page 34: Adjusting The Loading Position
Adjusting the loading position The loading position is the position of the paper when the printer loads it. If printing is too high or low on the page, change the loading position with the micro-feed feature. Make sure the printer is turned on.
Page 35: Adjusting The Print Position
__--------- When you adjust the loading position for single-sheet paper, the printer remembers the new position only until you turn off the power. The loading position returns to the factory setting when the power is turned on again.
Page 36: Loading Paper Manually
Follow these steps to load a single sheet in the manual feed slot: 1. Turn on the printer. Lower both sides of the page eject guide. Note: Ifa sheet of paper is in the slot before you turn on the printer, the paper is ejected with nothing printed. Paper Handling 2-5...
Page 37 The page eject guides raise automatically. The printer then loads a sheet of paper from the paper feeder. Note: the ink does not dry fast enough, fry removing sheets one af a time as theyfinish printing.
Page 38: Using Continuous Paper With Optional Push Tractor
Make sure the printer is turned off. Then insert your fingers into the cutouts on both sides of the access panel; pull straight back on the top of the cutouts to remove the access panel from the printer.
Page 39: Loading Continuous Paper
3. Grasp both ends of the tractor and push it into the printer, as shown below, until it locks in place. Loading continuous paper Place the supply of continuous paper behind the printer so that the printer feeds the paper smoothly. Make sure the paper path is not obstructed, and allow the printed pages to be stacked in front of the printer.
Page 40 2. Release the sprocket units by raising the sprocket-lock levers. Align one sprocket unit with the mark as shown below. Slide the other sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. 3. Position the center support midway between the two sprocket units.
Page 41 5. Fit the first four holes of the paper over the sprocket pins, and then close the sprocket covers. 6. Slide the left sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then lower the sprocket-lock levers until they lock into place.
Page 42: Tips On Using Continuous Paper
Tips on using continuous paper Follow the tips below for the best performance when printing on continuous paper. If the printer runs out of paper during a print job, attach additional paper to the push tractor and press the LOAD/EJECT button to continue printing.
Page 43: Using The Tear-Off Feature
Using the tear-off feature After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off feature to advance paper to the tear-off edge of the printer. You can then easily tear off printed sheets. When you resume printing, the printer feeds paper back to the loading position.
Page 44: Removing The Push Tractor
Make sure you tear offyour printed document before feeding paper backzuard. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. 2. Turn off the printer. Attach the paper separators as shown on page l-6. 3. Lower the release lever to the single-sheet position.
Page 45: Switching Between Continuous Paper And Single Sheets
4. Pull up on both levers on the sides of the bottom of the tractor and pull the tractor out of the printer. 5. Replace the access panel. Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the push tractor, you can easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper.
Page 46: Switching To Continuous Paper
4. Attach the paper separators as shown on page l-6. 5. The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it loads a single sheet from the paper feeder or manual feed slot. Switching to continuous paper To switch from single sheets back to continuous paper, follow the steps below.
Page 47: Printing On Special Paper
3. Remove the paper separators as shown on page 2-11. 4. The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it loads continuous paper from the push tractor and begins to print. Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes and labels.
Page 48 4. Lower both sides of the page eject guide. 5. Insert an envelope with the wide end entering the printer first, printable side face-up, until it meets resistance. The printer then loads the envelope to the print position. 6. Send data from your computer. The printer ejects the envelope when it finishes printing.
Page 49: Labels
Use labels under normal operating conditions only because they are sensitive to extreme temperature and humidity. Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they To remove labels from the printer, follow the steps below. Tear off the labels at the rear of the printer.
Page 50 Cleaning the print head ..... Cleaning the printer ..... . .
Page 51: Chapter 3 Using The Printer
You can also change the default settings with this panel. See “Changing the default settings” on page 3-11. Indicator lights The indicator lights tell you the current status of the printer and give information about error conditions. See “Troubleshooting” for details on errors.
Page 52: Buttons
See page 3-7 for more information. ECONOMY On when the economy printing mode is selected. When this mode is selected, the printer uses less ink. This mode is ideal for rough drafts and editing work. INK OUT On when the ink cartridge runs out of ink. It flashes when the ink is low.
Page 53 When continuous paper is in the loading position or tear-off position, the printer feeds the paper backward to the paper-park position. If you have been printing from the manual feed slot, pressing this button switches paper loading back to the paper feeder.
Page 54: Selecting Character Fonts
Selecting Character Fonts Your printer has eight built-in character fonts including two new Epson fonts: Epson Roman T and Epson Sans Serif H. (The Roman T is similar to the Times’” font; Sans Serif H is similar to Helvetica?” ) The draft font of your printer has an excellent appearance compared with draft fonts in other printers.
Page 55: Scalable Fonts
FONT Fonts Draft bdifj i 000 Epson Courier Epson Roman T 1 0 0 0 1 Epson Sans Serif H / 0 0 0 1 Epson Epson Sans Serif Epson Prestige Epson Script 0 on 0 off 6 Scalable fonts...
Page 56: Condensed Printing
You can condense most fonts by pressing the ECONOMY/CONDENSED button. (Epson Roman T, Epson Sans Serif H, and 15-cpi printing cannot be condensed.) The printout below shows condensed lo-cpi printing. T h i s i s 10 cpi p r i n t i n g .
Page 57 Note: Most software controls the character table and auto line.feed. lf your software controls thesefeatures, you may never need to set them with the control panel. Using the Printer Options Italic U.S.A., Italic France, Italic Germany, Italic U.K., Italic Denmark. Italic Sweden, Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1, PC437, PC850.
Page 58: Default Settings Descriptions
The printer ordinarily prints text bidirectionally for speed and prints graphics characters unidirectionally for precise vertical alignment. When auto print direction is set to on, the printer switches between bidirectional (for text data) and unidirectional motion (for graphics data). When this feature is set to off, the print head motion is controlled by your software.
Page 59: Auto Line Feed
Note: When this feature is set to on, data may be present in the printer‘s buffer even though the printer is not continuously printing. Always make sure the DATA light is off before turning off the printer.
Page 60: Changing The Default Settings
You change the printer’s default settings using the control panel buttons; the control panel lights show your selections. Follow the steps below to make your changes: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and A4, letter, or larger paper is loaded in the paper feeder. 3-11...
Page 61 Hold down the ECONOMY/CONDENSED button and turn on the printer to enter the default-settings mode. The printer loads a sheet of paper and prints a brief summary and instructions. It instructs you to select the language that you want messages printed in (English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish).
Page 62 To exit the default-settings mode, turn the printer off. Note: You may exit default-setting mode any time by turning off the printer. Any changes you have made remain in effect until you change them again. you ulant to check the new default settings, enter the default- settings mode again and print the current settings.
Page 63: Using The Printer
Default-settings menu Character table Auto print direction Available only in the European version * Available only in the North/South American version 3-14 Using the Printer Settings I Italic U.S.A Italic France Italic Germany Italic U.K. Italic Denmark 1 Italic Sweden...
Page 64: Optional Interface Cards
Tear off Interface Cards Optional use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface. The Epson interface cards below are compatible with your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.) Settings 11 inches 12 inches 8.5 inches...
Page 65: Installing An Interface Card
Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card. Removal of the interface card is the reverse of these steps. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printer’s power cord and disconnect the interface cable. 2. Remove the screws from the interface cover. Remove the interface cover.
Page 66: The C82305*/C82306* Serialinterface Card
4. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure you fully insert the connector at the rear of the interface card into the printer’s internal socket. 5. Re-insert the screws and tighten to complete installation of the optional interface.
Page 67: Selecting A Baud Rate
It’s a good idea to keep a spare ink cartridge on hand. Use Epson ink cartridge SO20025 to ensure proper operation and preserve the life of the print head. Other brands of ink may clog the print head or damage it.
Page 68 (The clamp pushes the ink cartridge up so it is easy to grasp.) 4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. Warning: The ink cartridge is self-contained to prevent leaks.
Page 69: Cleaning The Print Head
To avoid wasting ink, clean the print head only if print quality declines. Follow these steps: Make sure the printer is turned on and the PAUSE light is on. If the PAUSE light is not on, press the PAUSE button to pause the printer.
Page 70: Transporting The Printer
1. Open the printer cover and make sure that the print head is capped in the far right position. If it is not capped, turn on the printer to cap it.
Page 71: Troubleshooting
Error indicators You can get information on problems you encounter by looking at the control panel. Check the lights on your printer and compare them to the list below. Follow the recommended steps to fix the error.
Page 72 Fatal ink system error Contact your dealer. Cleaning/Charging The printer is in the charging cycle or the cleaning cycle. This is not an error. Release lever error The release lever is in the wrong position. Move the release lever to the correct position.
Page 73: Power Supply
Power supply The printer does not work or control panel lights are off. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. Check that the n I “side of the power switch is pressed down to turn on the printer.
Page 74: Printing
PAUSE Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure the interface cable is plugged in securely. Make sure your interface cable meets both the printer and computer specifications.
Page 75 Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment. You may have selected the economy printing mode. To exit this mode, press the ECONOMY/CONDENSED button until the ECONOMY light goes off. 3-26 Using the Printer...
Page 76 Printing starts too high or too low on the page. Adjust the top margin using your software or use the printer’s micro-feed feature to make minor adjustments to the loading position. See “Tips on using the paper feeder” in Chapter 2.
Page 77 All the text prints on the same line. Set Auto line feed to on in the default-settings mode so that the printer adds a line-feed to each carriage return. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” earlier in this chapter. The text prints an extra blank line between each text line.
Page 78 The computer and printer interface settings may not match. Make sure the settings on the computer and printer match. The interface may have been disabled. Make sure that the switch near the interface connector is turned on. Single sheets do not feed properly from the paper feeder.
Page 79 Make sure that your paper is the proper size and quality. See the Appendix. When installing the push tractor, it does not lock in place. The release lever is in the continuous paper position. Move the release lever to the single-sheet position. 3-30 Using the Printer...
Page 80 The lever inside the printer is in the wrong position as shown below. Remove the printer cover and the push tractor. Raise the lever as shown below and do not move the lever afterwards. After installing the push tractor, the release lever is locked.
Page 81 The lever inside the printer is in the wrong position. Remove the printer cover and the push tractor. Raise the lever as shown in illustrations above and do not move the lever afterwards. Paper feeding of continuous paper is crooked or the paper jams.
Page 82: Clearing Paper Jam
Be carefill not to touch the part of the access panel or push tractor thatfits inside the printer. 1. Open the printer cover and the paper feeder cover. 2. Pull the access panel straight out of the rear of the printer, as shown below. When loading continuous paper, remove the push tractor.
Page 83 4. If the paper is caught in the paper ejection area, gently pull it out of the printer. Push the access panel back into the rear of the printer. When loading continuous paper, replace the push tractor. Close the printer cover and the paper feeder cover.
Page 84: Appendix
Technical Specifications ..... . . Printer specifications ..... . .
Page 85: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Printer specifications Printing Printing method: Printable columns and printing speed: cpi: characters per inch Maximum Resolution: Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Input buffer: A-2 Appendix Drop on demand 48-nozzle ink jet matrix cps: characters per second...
Page 86 Select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. See the command summary later in this chapter for a list of commands. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Epson Roman T Epson Sans Serif Ii Paper Single sheets (Paper feeder): Width Length Thickness Weight...
Page 87 Single sheets (Manual insertion): Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Use 90g/m2 (24 lb.) paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions only. Use recycled paper under normal temperature and humidity conditions only. Poor quality paper may reduce print quality, as well as cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.
Page 88 Printable area: Single sheets (paper feeder and manual insertion) A The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 345 mm (13.6 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 13.0 mm (0.51 inches).
Page 89 Ink cartridge (S020025): Temperature: MTBF: Lifetime print capacity: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Height Width Depth Weight Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: 220-240 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range:...
Page 90: Interface Specifications
Humidity (without condensation): Safety approvals Safety standards: R.F.I.: Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an g-bit parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: Synchronization: Handshake timing: BUSY and ACKNLG signals...
Page 91 0. About an approx. lo-l.ts pulse. LOW indicates that data has been received and that the printer is ready to accept more data. A HIGH signal indicates the printer cannot receive data. The signal goes HIGH in the...
Page 92 0.2 microseconds. Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the BUSY signal is LOW.
Page 93: Initialization
B U S Y ACKNLG D A T A STROBE Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways: Ll The power is turned on. Hardware D The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel...
Page 94: Default Settings
Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are handled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing a particular place on the page, and so on.
Page 95: Using The Command Summary
How you format commands depends on the software you are using. Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others let you type in ASCII characters. (Some programs don’t let you insert printer commands at all.) In addition, your software probably specifies certain punctuation you must use to enter the command.
Page 96 ASCII Dec. ESC3n ESC+n P a g e f o r m a t Dec. ASCII 40 99 ESC(cnn ESC(Cnn 40 67 ESCCn ESCCOn ESCNn ESC 0 ESCln ESCQn Hex. Description / 180-inch Line Spacing Set n/360-inch Line Spacing Hex. Description 28 63 Set Page Format...
Page 97: Print Position Motion
Print position motion ASCII ESC $ nl ESC \ nl n2 ESC(Vnn ESC(vnn ESC D ESC B nn ESCJn A p p e n d i x A-14 Hex. Description Dec. Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position Specifies print position from * Before you define the unit, the Set Relative Horizontal Print Position n = nl +...
Page 98 ASCII Dec. ESCkn ESCXnn ESC ! ESC I’ ESC M ESC g ESC l / O ESCxn Hex. Description Select Typeface n= 0:Roman 1: Sans Serif 2: Courier 3: Prestige Select Font by Pitch and Point ESCXmnln2 m: Set pitch to 360/m cpi = 0: No change in pitch m = 1: Select proportional rn = 0, 1,18,21,24,30,36,42,48,60,...
Page 99 ASCII Dec. ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC E ESC F enhancement font Dec. ASCII ESC W l/O ESC w l/O ESCSO ESCSl ESC T ESC(-nn 40 45 ESCqn ESC G A p p e n d i x A-16 Hex. Description Select Italic Font Cancel Italic Font...
Page 100: Character Handling
Dec. ASCII ESC H ESC - l/O Spacing Dec. ASCII ESC SP n ESC(Unn 4085 ESC c nl Character handling Dec. ASCII ESC 6 ESC7 ESCRn Description Hex. Cancel Double-Strike Printing Turn Underline On/Off Description Hex. Set Intercharacter Space = Number of units of space added to the space between characters Units is l/120 inch (draft) or l/180 inch (LQ and proportional)
Page 101: Character Tables
ASCII Dec. ESC(tnn 40116 ESCtn ESC:OnO ESC%n A p p e n d i x A-28 Hex. Description 2874 Assign Character Table ESC(t3Odld2d3 Assign character table set with d2 to table dl = 0, 1,2,3,48,49,50, or 51 d2 d3 Character Table Italic 1 0 PC 437 1 16 PC 437 Greek (Greek)*...
Page 102 Dec. ASCII ESC&nn 4094 ESC ( * Graphics ASCll Dec. 40 71 ESC(Gnn ESC . Hex. Description Define User-Defined Character ESC 8-t 0 nl n2 d0 nl = First character number n2 = Last character number = Left space of character = Body width of character = Right space of character data: 3 bytes required for each...
Page 103: Character Tables
Bit image ASCII ESC * nn Horizontal density (dpi) Character Tables You can select these character tables by using the default-setting mode or by using a command. The characters for hex codes 00 through 7F are the same as the PC437 table, so only the PC437 tables are shown completely.
Page 104 PC437 (USA, standard Europe) CODE 23456789ABCDEF DC2” 2 #3CSCS&6ii %SEUeu&bR /?O-0 PC850 (Multilingual 89ABCDEF CODE ii9igpEq3f CR6~~86- bQaABfy+ ciiC’AAfp> 2 ji i 0 b << v ;; 1 7 I >> lAQaqticeizlTD+ CL\11 > N _ PC860 (Portuguese) :ODE ;:::: Pt c<...
Page 105 PC863 (Canadian-French) CODE BBABCDEF PC853 (Turkish) * CODE A p p e n d i x A-22 PC865 (Norwegian) CODE PC857 (Turkish) * CODE...
Page 106 PC437 Greek (Greek)” :ODE BSABCDEF <:;:I PC855 (C yrillic) CODE 1::::: ;,.,. BJbAsLJIpbl f?R~xtHTm ~XKOT~ CZ,$AIHKOYS syekibnY3 CODE PC866 (Russian) * CODE PC85 7 (Greek) * 89ABCDEF :Q:; L JL p B Appendix A - 2 3...
Page 107 PC852 (East Europe) * CODE Abicomp (Braz. Portuguese) CODE BSABCOEF \IUL A U B ii (E ii a? E 0 c Q HT EM E U b No character is available for hex code 15 in the italic character table. A - 2 4 A p p e n d i x BRASCll (Braz.
Page 108 International c h a r a c t e r s e t s You can select one of the following international character sets by using the default-setting mode or sending the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table.
Page 109 Characters available To print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( * command. Appendix A - 2 6 with the fSC (A command CODE...
Page 110: Glossary
A binary digit (0 or 1); this is the basic unit of information used by a printer or computer. buffer The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before printing it. A unit of information consisting of eight bits. characters per inch &pi) A measure of the size of text characters, sometimes referred to as pitch.
Page 111: Control Code
Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper. control code Special codes used to control printer functions such as a carriage return or line feed. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.
Page 112: Form Feed
ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This is the system of commands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most software for personal computers. ESC/P 2 The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language.
Page 113: Line Feed
A typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence Letter Quality (LQ) One of two print qualities available on your printer. Letter Quality provides better readability and appearance at a reduced print speed. See also draft line feed A control code and control panel button that advance the paper one line space.
Page 114: Self Test
To return a printer to its defaults either by sending a command, an INIT signal, or by turning the printer off and then back on. Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for data storage.
Page 115 The position the printer feeds the paper to at the end of print job when tear-off mode is set to on in default settings. Using the micro-feed feature, you can adjust the position so that the paper’s perforation meets the printer’s tear-off edge.
Page 116 Baud rate, 3-18 Bidirectional printing, see Auto print direction Bitmap fonts Draft, A-3 Epson Courier, A-3 Epson Prestige, A-3 Epson Roman, A-3 Epson Sans Serif, A-3 Epson Script, A-3 Buffer, A-2 Buttons, 3-1 ALT, 3-4 ECONOMY/CONDENSED, FONT, 3-4 LOAD/EJECT, 3-4...
Page 117 3-4 Electrical specifications, A-6 Envelopes, 2-17, A-4-5 Epson Courier, 3-6, A-3 Epson Prestige, 3-6, A-3 Epson Roman, 3-6, A-3 Epson Roman T, 3 - 5 A-3 Sans Epson Serif, 3-6, A-3 Sans Epson Serif H, 3 - 5 A-3...
Page 118 Epson Courier, 3-6, A-3 Epson Prestige, 3-6, A-3 Epson Roman, 3-6, A-3 Epson Roman T, 3-6, A-3 Epson Sans Serif, 3-6, A-3 Epson Sans Serif H, 3-6, A-3 Epson Script, 3-6, A-3 lights, 3-2-3 samples, 3-6 scalable, 3-6 selecting, 3-6, 3-27...
Page 119 2-8-11 envelopes, 2-16 labels, 2-18 manually, 2-5-6 paper feeder, l-13-15 Loading position, adjusting, 2 - 3 - 4 Location, printer, l-7 Maintenance, 3-18 Manual feed slot, 2-5-6 Manual loading/insertion, 2-5-6 Micro-feed feature, 2-11 3-5, 3-27 Missing dots, 3-26...
Page 120 Scalable fonts, 3-6, A-3 Epson Roman, 3-6, A-3 Epson Roman T, 3-6, A-3 Epson Sans Serif, 3-6, A-3 Epson Sans Serif H, 3-6, A-3 Script, font, 3-6, A-3 Self test, l-15-16 Serial interface card, 3-17 Setting up your software, l-18...
Page 121 2-14 tips for, 2-2-3 see also Loading paper Skip-over-perforation, 3-5-10, 3-15 Software, l-18,2-3 controlling printer with, 1-18 setting up, l-18 Special paper, 2-18 Specifications, A-11 Speed, printing, A-2 Stand, printer, l-7-8 Switching between continuous paper and single sheets,...
Page 122 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona A v e . P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509.2842 Phone: (800) 922.89 1 1 F a x : (310) 782.5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH ZUlplcher StraBe 6, 4000 Diisseldorf 11 F.R. G e r m a n y...
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Epson Stylus 1000 User Manual

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

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