Epson LQ-300 Manual
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Printer Specifications

Printing
Print method:
24-pin impact dot matrix
Print speed:
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The paper-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd Pttnt head may
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Printing
Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and
direction:
graphics. Unidirectional for graphics can
be selected with the Printer setting mode
or a software command.
Line spacing
increments of l/360 inch.
Paper feed speed 80 ms per l/6-inch line; 3.3 inches/second
with continuous feed.
Printable
80 characters at 10 cpi
96 characters at 12 cpi
columns:
120 characters at 15 cpi
137 characters at 17 cpi
160 characters at 20 cpi
Input buffer:
8KB
Download
10KB
memory:
Dot Matrix Printers
paper supports
12
240
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300
10
67
12
60
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100
Character fonts:
EPSON Roman
EPSON Sans Serif
EPSON Courier
EPSON Script
Draft condensed
One italic and 8 graphic character tables.
Character tables:
(15 graphic character tables are available
in certain areas.)
Character sets:
14 international character sets and 1 legal
character set
Color printing (optional):
Print ribbon shifting
Method
Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow
Ribbon color
Paper
Single sheets (CSF):
182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches)
Width:
210 to 364 mm (8.3 to 14.3 inches)
Length:
0.07 to 0.12 mm (0.0028 to 0.0047 inch)
Thickness:
64 to 91 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb)
Weight:
Cl Use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper only under
Single sheets (manual insertion):
148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches)
Width:
Max. 364 mm (14.3 inches)
Length:
0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inch)
Thickness:
52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) paper under
Weight:
normal conditions.
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Continuous paper:
101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches)
Width:
Copies:
Four sheets (one original plus three copies)
0.065 to 0.32 mm (0.0025 to 0.012 inch) total
Thickness:
52.3 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for one sheet
Weight:
40 to 58.2 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in
multi-part forms
10/2/94
EPSON LQ-300
Roman-T
Sans Serif-H
EPSON Prestige
Draft
normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
normal temperature and humidity
conditions.
Use only two- or three-part carbonless
multi-part forms fed with the tractor.
When using side-crimped multi-part
forms, raise the paper guide to keep the
printing position accurate.
When using the push tractor, the
printing position for the last page may
not be accurate because the page comes
off the tractor.
EPSON LQ-300-1

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  • Page 1: Printer Specifications

    Single sheets (manual insertion): Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: Continuous paper: Width: Copies: Thickness: Weight: 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300 Roman-T EPSON Roman Sans Serif-H EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Prestige EPSON Courier Draft EPSON Script Draft condensed One italic and 8 graphic character tables.
  • Page 2 EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use recycled paper under normal conditions only. If ribbon consumption or paper jamming increase, use a higher grade of paper Labels: size: 101 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) width for backing sheet 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2.50 x 0.94 inches) minimum for a label 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches)
  • Page 3: The Control Panel

    Courie* 0 You can control simple printer operatio-uch as line feeding, form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selecting fonts-with the buttons on the control panel. The control panel lights show the printer’s status and the current font. 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300...
  • Page 4: Character Fonts

    Each time you turn on the printer, the light flashes briefly. When the printer is out of paper, the light flashes and the beeper sounds three times. The light also flashes when you can tear off the last sheet of continuous paper at the edge of the printer cover.
  • Page 5 You can select the kind of printer commands used by your printer. When you select ESC/P 2,” the printer emulates an EPSON ESC/P 2 printer. When you select IBM@ X24E, the printer operates as an IBM Proprinter” X24E. If possible, choose an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in your software programs.
  • Page 6 After printing is finished, go on to step 6. Note If you have changed the printer settings bejke and do not need the help text, you can skip this step by pressing LF/FF instend #the Font buttan.
  • Page 7: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge

    Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. 1. Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it up to remove it. 0 wathg: Never moue the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer.
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Software

    The printer cm& helps the paperfeed prqxrly. To stop printing temporarily, press the Taupe button To end the self test, make sure the printer is not printing. Press LF/FF to elect the sheet; then turn off the printer. Setting Up Your software Most software lets you specify the type of printer you use so that you can take full advantage of the printer’s features.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Loading Position

    4. From the list of printers box, select LQ-300. If it is not available, choose the first available printer from the following list. If you plan to use color, you must choose either ActionPrinter 3260, LQ-150, LQ-860, LQ-2550. The other printers cannot use color.
  • Page 10 P Set the auto tear o$@ature in the Printer Setting mode to on. Otherwise, the printer does notfeed the perforation to of the printer cover. P If the perjkation and the edge of the printer cmer do not match, adjust the paper byfillowing the steps in “Adjusting position the loading position,”...
  • Page 11 1 through 3 below. If your tractor is already installed in this position, make sure the printer is off and skip to step 5. caution: When using the pull tractor, set the auto tear offfeature in the Printer Setting mode to 8;...
  • Page 12 Hold it horizontally and fit its notches over the printer’s mounting posts. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you feel it click Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the diamond-shaped guide mark;...
  • Page 13 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 6. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots.

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