Epson Stylus Color 200 Manual

Epson stylus color 200
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edge
guides
sheet
feeder
paper
thickness
lever
power
switch
print head unit
thickness
adjustment
lever

Printer Specifications

Printing
Printing method:
Nozzle configuration:
Ink Jet Printers
paper support
control panel
printer
cover
parallel interface
connector
print head
unit release
lever
On-demand ink jet
64 monochrome (black) nozzles
(16
4 staggered)
60 color nozzles
(20
3, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Printable columns and printing speed*:
Character pitch
(characters per inch)
10
12
15
17 (10 condensed)
20 (12 condensed)
*
Print speeds (in characters per second) are estimated for color printing
on letter-sized paper and vary depending on system configuration,
software application, resolution, and amount of page covered.
Resolution:
Paper feed speed:
Input buffer:
ink
cartridge
Print direction:
clamp
Control code:
Paper feeding:
Line spacing:
Character tables:
Character sets:
6/96

EPSON Stylus COLOR 200

Printing speed
(characters per second)
Monochrome
Printable
columns
Normal
Economy
80
125
167
96
150
200
120
188
250
136
214
285
160
250
333
Maximum 360 dpi on a 720
matrix. Dots are printed in an
alternating pattern in which horizontal
and vertical dots are non-contiguous.
Contiguous printing of dots is available
only on the diagonal, which yields an
effective resolution greater than 360 dpi.
102 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line
2.5KB to 15KB depending on
monochrome or color head unit
selection
Bidirectional with logic seeking for text
and graphics; unidirectional and
autodirectional modes available in
Default setting mode
ESC/P 2 and expanded raster graphics
code
Auto sheet feeder
1/6-inch, programmable in
1/360-inch increments
1 Italic and 8 graphics character tables
14 International and 1 legal character
sets
EPSON Stylus COLOR 200-1
Color
200
240
300
342
400
720 dpi

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  • Page 1: Epson Stylus Color

    Print direction: clamp Control code: Paper feeding: Line spacing: Character tables: Character sets: 6/96 EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 Printing speed (characters per second) Monochrome Printable Color columns Normal Economy Maximum 360 dpi on a 720 720 dpi matrix.
  • Page 2 Note: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the use of any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
  • Page 3 ** The ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77°F (25°C). Caution: Use only genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON's warranty.
  • Page 4: Parallel Interface Specifications

    Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or printer cannot receive data. BUSY signal. Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only The signal goes HIGH in the after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY following cases: signal is LOW.
  • Page 5: Timing Chart

    Initialization Data bits 3 then 7 indicate forward channel busy status. The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of Data bits 2 then 6. Set HIGH until host requests data conditions) in these ways: transfer, then follows n Data Avail ( n Fault).
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Cleaning Starts a print head cleaning cycle. Button functions in power-on sequences Press these buttons while turning on the printer to perform the function described. The Ink Out and Paper Out lights flash briefly before the operation begins. Cleaning...
  • Page 7: Default Setting Mode

    Composite black is a mixture of the inks in the color ink cartridge and closely resembles black ink. When you first set up the printer, you need to charge its ink delivery system by installing first the color ink cartridge and then replacing it with the black print head unit and cartridge.
  • Page 8: Installing The Color Ink Cartridge

    Follow these steps to install the color ink cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the printer cover by lifting the edges, as shown below. 3. Hold down the Load/Eject button for about five seconds until the print head moves slightly left, to the ink cartridge install position.
  • Page 9: Installing The Black Ink Cartridge

    Follow these steps to remove the color print head unit and install the monochrome print head unit and black ink cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is on and the printer cover is open. 2. Hold down the Load/Eject button for about five seconds until the print head unit moves left slightly to the ink cartridge install position.
  • Page 10: Loading Plain Paper

    Once you remove a cartridge, do not reuse it. Reusing a cartridge that has been removed may damage the print head. Use only genuine EPSON ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON's warranty.
  • Page 11: Loading Special Papers And Transparencies

    720 dpi, do not load it more than halfway to the arrow mark on the left edge guide of the sheet feeder. 30 sheets of EPSON high-quality glossy paper with a sheet of plain paper beneath the last sheet in the stack. To avoid printing on the plain paper, print your document one page at a time.
  • Page 12: Testing The Printer

    4. To end the self test, wait until the printer ejects the paper and then turn off the printer. If the quality of the test output is not good, you may need to clean the print heads.
  • Page 13: Calibrating The Printer From Dos

    1. In Windows, double-click EPSON Printer Calibration in the EPSON program group or folder. 2. At the first screen, click OK. 3. Make sure Stylus COLOR 200 is selected in the drop-down menu. 4. Click the Black or Color button to select the type of print head installed in the printer.
  • Page 14: Replacing An Ink Cartridge

    S020047 Color ink cartridge S020097 Caution: Use only genuine EPSON cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage not covered by EPSON's warranty. 1. Make sure the printer is on and not printing, and the Ink Out light is flashing or turned on.
  • Page 15: Changing The Print Head Unit

    If the print quality has not improved, repeat the steps above. If the quality has not improved after you clean the print heads five times, and you’re sure the printer’s not low on ink, contact your dealer or authorized EPSON servicer.
  • Page 16: Related Documentation

    None Product Support Bulletins None Technical Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-STYCLR200 EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 Service Manual PL-STYCLR200 EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 Parts Price List 4005987 EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 User’s Guide 4005986 EPSON Stylus COLOR 200 Quick Setup...

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