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9-pin Dot Matrix Printer
User's Guide
This manual explains how to set up your printer and provides
basic product information.
For detailed information, see the on-screen Reference Guide
(which is installed when you install the printer software). It
describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer
software, troubleshooting, and detailed technical specifications.
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- Page 1 ® 9-pin Dot Matrix Printer User’s Guide This manual explains how to set up your printer and provides basic product information. For detailed information, see the on-screen Reference Guide (which is installed when you install the printer software). It describes all the printer’s functions, optional products, printer...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Selecting a Font and Pitch ......... . 18 Changing the Printer’s Default Settings ....... . 18 Using SelecType Mode . -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Setting Up The Printer
Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted. If you use a printer stand, make sure it can support at least 75 lb (34 kg). Never use a stand that tilts the printer. -
Page 4: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Make sure the printer is turned off. (The switch should be in the position.) Open the top cover and slide the print head to the position shown, marked by the symbol. Unpack the ribbon cartridge and remove the black plastic separator. - Page 5 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to remove any slack. Close the top cover. Note: For safety reasons, the printer will not work if the top cover is not closed completely. ribbon tightening knob Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5...
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Page 6: Connecting The Power Cord
Type-B optional interface (see the Reference Guide to install an optional interface card) Note: You can connect to multiple interfaces simultaneously; the printer switches interfaces automatically when it receives data. Make sure your printer and computer are turned off. Open the printer’s interface cover. -
Page 7: Installing The Printer Software
® 2000, XP, and NT 4.0. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer, but turned off. Turn on your computer and wait for Windows to load. Insert the printer software CD-ROM. You see this screen: If it does not appear, double-click Setup.exe... -
Page 8: Installing And Using The Remote Configuration Manager
Installing and Using the Remote Configuration Manager The Epson Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to change your printer’s default settings in Windows. Follow these steps to install it: Select Install EPSON Remote Configuration Manager screen and click When you see the InstallShield window, click Click and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Loading Paper
Loading Paper Using the Two-Tractor System Your printer can load paper from a front tractor and a rear tractor. Be sure to leave enough room around the printer for the two stacks of fresh paper and for the printed stack. Align your paper supply so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. - Page 10 Position the left sprocket so the pins are to the left of the arrow mark on the scale. Push up the sprocket lock lever to lock it in place. arrow mark Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.) Center the two paper supports between the two sprockets.
- Page 11 If the rear tractor arrow light is red, press the the front tractor. When the printer switches tractors, it loads the paper automatically. The front tractor arrow light turns green and the paper is loaded to the top-of- form position.
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Page 12: Loading Paper On The Rear Tractor
Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor Open the printer’s back cover as shown below. Open the flap at the back. back flap Release the right and left sprockets by pulling the lock levers down. sprocket lock lever 12 Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor Position the right sprocket so the pins are to the right of the arrow mark on the scale. - Page 13 Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and that the printable side of the paper is facing down. Feed it through the opening at the back. Fit the first few holes over the sprocket pins and close the sprocket covers. Slide the left sprocket until the paper is straight.
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Page 14: Switching Between Front And Rear Tractors
11. Turn on the printer if it is off. You hear the print head move to the left and appears on the LCD. Either the front or rear Ready lights up to indicate the tractor that was selected last. 12. If the rear tractor arrow light is red, press the paper. -
Page 15: Changing Paper
Changing Paper Follow the steps here when you need to change the paper loaded on the front or rear tractor. To tear off any printed pages or excess paper, press the tear off the pages at the perforation. Caution: Always tear off the printed document and any excess paper before changing paper. - Page 16 16 Changing Paper...
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Page 17: Chapter 3 - Using The Control Panel
When you press the Tear Off and Top of Form buttons at the same time, the printer enters or exits the SelecType mode and you can set the various printer settings. See page 19 or page 21 for details. Enters the top-of-form position mode and sets the new top-of-form position after it has been adjusted with the Micro Feed buttons. -
Page 18: Selecting A Font And Pitch
Usually, you use your application program to select the font and pitch you want to use in a document. If necessary, however, you can select one of the printer’s fonts (in different pitches) with the buttons on the printer’s control panel, as described below. - Page 19 *5 This menu appears when you press the Menu buttons (Tear Off and Top of Form) in SelecType mode. Follow these steps to enter SelecType mode and change the settings: Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is on. Press the...
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Page 20: Default-Setting Mode
) button. The printer exits SelecType mode. Top of Form Note: If you turn off the printer prior to exiting the SelecType mode, any changes you have made are canceled and not saved. Default-setting Mode Use the Default-setting mode if you need to adjust the print head position for printing on uneven forms or to choose which control panel buttons to lock when Lock-out mode is turned on. -
Page 21: Locking The Control Panel Buttons
Make sure paper is loaded and turn off the printer. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer. Turn on the printer while holding down the Font setting mode. - Page 22 22 Locking the Control Panel Buttons...
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Page 23: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting
F Tear Off/SetU F Top of Form/SetD F Front F Rear = On, = Flashing = Three beeps, = Five beeps Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is not available. Troubleshooting 23... -
Page 24: Clearing Paper Jams
Pause light is off. Where To Get Help If your Epson printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information, see the contact information below. Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below. -
Page 25: Chapter 5 - Product Information
Chapter 5 Product Information This chapter includes: Printer specifications Safety instructions ® Notices (Energy Star compliance, FCC compliance statement, Declaration of Conformity) Warranty Printer Specifications Printing method: 36-pin impact dot matrix (9 Printing speed: High speed draft 1550 cps at 10 cpi... -
Page 26: Options
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or browse our catalog of products at www.epson.com, select the product you are interested in, and click “Where to Buy.” To purchase online, please visit the Epson Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-463-7766 for a reseller referral. -
Page 27: Fcc Compliance Statement For United States Users
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Epson America, Inc. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way... -
Page 28: Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty
In order to provide on-site service, the technician must have full access to your Epson printer, as well as to working space, electricity, and a local telephone line.