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  • Page 2: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts paper path guide printer cover front paper guide paper thickness lever shield plate parallel interface rear push tractor front edge guide control panel paper guide edge guide paper separator paper lever knob ribbon cartridge paper tension unit front paper guide...
  • 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 third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
  • Page 4 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 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 89/336/EEC: Directive 73/23/EEC: Directive 90/384/EEC: April 1996 M. Hamamoto President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen...

  • Page 6: Energy Star Compliance

    Energy Star Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons.

  • Page 7: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following services when you dial (800) 922-8911:...

  • Page 8: World Wide Web

    EPSON’s home page links users to What’s New, EPSON Products, EPSON Connection EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the EPSON Chat area. To get in touch with EPSON around the world, EPSON Contacts includes Contact Information for local EPSON subsidiaries.

  • Page 9: For United Kingdom Users

    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 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Turn off and unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Choosing a Place for the Printer ....1-2 Unpacking the Printer ......1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge .
  • Page 12 Changing the default settings ....Printer functions ......
  • Page 13 Chapter 5 Cleaning the Printer ......5-2 Replacing the Ribbon ......5-3...
  • Page 14 Character Tables Printer Specifications ......Printing .......
  • Page 15 You will find the same high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers, including: High speed draft mode printing of up to 300 characters per...

  • Page 16: Options

    You can also use this tractor as a front push tractor. Roll paper holder (#8310), allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. Interface cards, available to supplement the printer’s built-in parallel interface.

  • Page 17: How To Use This Manual

    Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapter 2 explains how to load and use single sheets, continuous paper, and special paper in the printer.

  • Page 18: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: Warnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Introduction...

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Printer

    Choosing a Place for the Printer ....1-2 Unpacking the Printer ......1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge .

  • Page 20: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    This chapter explains how to set up the printer and install the printer driver software. Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow these guidelines: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface, close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it.
  • Page 21 If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lbs). Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer level.

  • Page 22: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer In addition to this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer driver disk, Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer power cord (230 V version only) driver Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer.

  • Page 23: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge

    Save all packing and protective materials, including the protective locking clips on the paper tension unit and the transportation screw, in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It should always be transported in its original packaging.
  • Page 24 (the indented portion of the paper tension unit). Warning Never move the printhead while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. Also, the print head may become hot during use. Always let it cool before you touch it.
  • Page 25 4. Hold the cartridge so that the ribbon-tightening knob is facing up and is on the left. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on each side of the printer.
  • Page 26 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. 8. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots near the front of the printer; then lower it until it locks into place.
  • Page 27 You may find it easy to insert the paper separator one side at a time. You need not separate the paper guide and the paper separator, in case you need to ship the printer. 10. Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit.

  • Page 28: Plugging In The Printer

    Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Caution: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer for assistance.

  • Page 29: Running The Self Test

    Running the Self Test You can run a self test on the printer in letter quality or draft mode, with either continuous paper or single sheets. You can load the paper from the rear, front, top, or bottom. The following steps describe how to run the test on single-sheet paper, loaded from the top.
  • Page 30 Run the self test using paper at least 360 mm (14 inches) wide; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 5. Lift the paper path guide, and rest it against the paper guide. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 31 7. To end the self test, first press the Pause button. If paper remains in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject the page; then turn off the printer. Here is part of a typical self test: Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Use an interface cable with a 36-pin connector on the printer end, and a connector that will work with your computer on the other end. See your computer’s reference guide for the required connector type. Follow these steps to connect the printer to your computer: 1.

  • Page 33: Installing The Printer Driver

    Follow these steps to install the printer driver for Windows 3.1: 1. Make sure Windows is running. 2. Insert the EPSON driver disk into drive A (or B, depending on your computer). 3. From the File menu, choose Run .
  • Page 34 See your computer documentation for more information. 1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is connected to the computer’s parallel port. (The paper is used to perform a test print in step 11.) 2.
  • Page 35 Copy manufacturer’s files from box and click OK . 9. At the next screen you can type a unique name for the printer in the Printer name box. We recommend that you keep the model name as shown.
  • Page 36 9. Type A: WIN95 (or B: WIN95 ); then click OK . 10. Select the port you want to use with this printer. 11. Click the Next button. 12. Select the Yes or No radio button to make the default printer setting. 13. Click the Next button.

  • Page 37: Checking The Printer Driver Settings

    3. Make sure your printer is highlighted, and click the Setup button in the Print Setup menu. 4. Select the paper size you have loaded in the printer from the Paper Size list. If you don’t see your paper size in the list, use the arrows on the right to scroll through the list.
  • Page 38 4. Open the Printer menu, and choose Properties . 5. Click on the Paper tab, and select the paper size you have loaded in the printer from the Paper size list. If you don’t see your paper size, scroll through the list, and select the correct size.

  • Page 39: For Dos Program Users

    Most DOS software programs include drivers for EPSON ESC/P 2 printers. Also, DOS programs require you to select from a list of printers to install the printer driver. If the LQ-2070 is not included in the list, contact your software manufacturer to see if there is an updated driver available or select the first printer available from the list below.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Setting the paper release lever ..... 2-2 Using Single Sheets ......2-4 Loading single sheets with the paper guide .

  • Page 41: Setting The Paper Release Lever

    This chapter describes how to: Set the paper release lever Load single sheets Load continuous paper with the rear tractor or the optional tractor(s) Switch between paper-feed methods Print on special paper. Setting the paper release lever Before you load paper, you must to set the paper release lever for the type of paper and feed method you want to use.
  • Page 42 Note: Although some arrows show paper loading from the top, the paper actually enters the printer from the rear, even when using the paper guide. The push/pull tractor combination is recommended for enhanced paper handling when using continuous paper. See page 2-13 for more details.

  • Page 43: Using Single Sheets

    Loading single sheets with the paper guide 1. Move the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is installed and the paper path guide is open. 2. Turn on the printer. Paper Handling...
  • Page 44 3. Slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 4. Lift the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. Paper Handling...
  • Page 45 You are now ready to print. Caution : Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

  • Page 46: Loading Single Sheets From The Front

    2. Open the front paper guide. 3. Turn on the printer. 4. Position the left edge guide as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.
  • Page 47 Caution : Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

  • Page 48: Using Continuous Paper

    “Loading paper with the optional tractor unit” on page 2-13. Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper path so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Also, make sure the ejected paper does not interfere with the paper about to load.
  • Page 49 Follow the steps below to load paper with the rear push tractor: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 3. Make sure the paper release lever is set to the rear push tractor position.
  • Page 50 5. Slide the left sprocket to the left margin of the paper using the scale on the printer as shown below. (Printing starts at the “0” mark. See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position.) Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
  • Page 51 Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

  • Page 52: Loading Paper With The Optional Tractor Unit

    The rear push tractor cannot be removed, but it is deactivated in some paper release lever positions Make sure you align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Paper paths 2-13...

  • Page 53: Changing Tractor Positions

    If you feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to feed from the bottom without obstruction. Changing tractor positions You can use the optional pull tractor unit as either a front push tractor or a pull tractor;...
  • Page 54 3. Push the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots as shown below. You are now ready to load continuous paper with the front push tractor. See “Loading paper with the front push tractor” on page 2-21 or “Loading paper with the push/pull tractor combination”...
  • Page 55 3. Open the front paper guide and remove it by grasping both sides and pulling it straight out of the printer. 4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt it up, and lift it out of the printer. 2-16 Paper Handling...
  • Page 56 Before you load continuous paper using the pull tractor position, you must first purchase the optional pull tractor. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Lift the printer cover and paper guide up and off the printer. 2-17 Paper Handling...
  • Page 57 3. Press the tabs on both ends of the clear plastic paper-tension unit, raise the front of the unit, and lift it off the printer. 4. Place the tractor’s tabs into the printer’s mounting slots, then press the tractor back until it locks into place.
  • Page 58 If you want to use the tractor in another position, follow the directions below to remove it. Then see the appropriate section for installation instructions. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove any paper that is in the feed path. 3. Remove the printer cover and paper guide.
  • Page 59 5. Replace the clear plastic paper-tension unit by placing the small pegs into the notches on each side of the printer. Press down until it locks into place. 6. Slide the print head back and forth to make sure it can move freely.
  • Page 60 This type of form cannot be fed through the front push tractor. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the front paper guide. 3. Make sure the tractor is in the front mounting slot and the paper release lever is set to the front push tractor position as shown above.
  • Page 61 4. Release the sprockets by pushing the sprocket locks up and away from you. 5. Position the left sprocket as shown below. (Printing starts at the arrow mark.) See the Appendix for more information on the left margin position. 2-22 Paper Handling...
  • Page 62 6. Lock the sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open the sprocket covers and fit the holes of the paper, printable side up, over the tractor pins.
  • Page 63 Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
  • Page 64 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 3. Make sure the tractor is in the pull tractor position and the paper release lever is set to the pull tractor position. 4. Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket locks toward you.
  • Page 65 Then fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins. 7. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket to remove any slack in the paper; then lock it in place. 9. Attach the printer cover and paper guide. 2-26 Paper Handling...

  • Page 66: Loading Paper With The Push/Pull Tractor Combination

    Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
  • Page 67 To load paper in the tractors, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tractors are in the front or rear push/pull tractor position. Also, make sure the paper release lever is set to either the front push or rear push tractor position. 2.
  • Page 68 9. Raise the paper path guide and rest it against the paper guide. Caution: Do not use the knob on the right side of the printer except to clear paper jams when the printer is turned off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.

  • Page 69: Removing Paper From The Tractor

    Removing paper from the tractor 1. To remove continuous paper, press the Tear Off/Bin button to feed the paper’s perforation to the tear-off edge of the printer cover. Note: If the page perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using Micro Adjust.

  • Page 70: Switching To Single Sheets

    Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow these steps: 1. If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages.

  • Page 71: Switching To Continuous Paper

    Printing on Special Paper In addition to single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes, labels, postcards, roll paper, and multipart forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the paper thickness setting.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Paper Thickness Lever

    Adjusting the paper thickness lever Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper according to the table below. Paper type Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multipart forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original + 3 copies) Labels, postcards...

  • Page 73: Multipart Forms

    Multipart forms Your printer can print on both single-sheet and continuous multipart forms. You can load single-sheet multipart forms in both the front and top paper slots. You can load continuous multipart forms from the front, rear, and bottom. Note: Use only carbonless multipart forms.

  • Page 74: Labels

    Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions. Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they curl around the platen and may jam when you resume printing. To remove labels from the paper path after you finish printing, first tear off the labels at a point before the paper slot.

  • Page 75: Envelopes

    Postcards You can load postcards from the front and top paper slots. Load cards only under normal operating conditions. Set the printer to Card mode using the Tear Off/Bin button. See the Tear Off/Bin light and button descriptions in Chapter 3 for more information.
  • Page 76 Changing the default settings ....3-7 Printer functions ......3-9 Using Quiet Mode .

  • Page 77: Control Panel

    On when the printer runs out of paper or paper is jammed. Pause (orange) On when the printer is not ready to print data, paper is out or jammed, the cover is open, or you press the Pause button to pause printing.
  • Page 78 Draft Roman Sans Serif Courier Prestige Script Others* = On, = Off * Others means the font selected in the Default Setting mode. Condensed (green) On when you select condensed printing from the control panel. = Off Using the Printer...

  • Page 79: Buttons

    Press this button to temporarily stop printing and to resume printing. To enable the Micro Adjust function, hold down this button for at least 3 seconds when the printer is in standby mode. Press it again to disable this function. See “Using Micro Adjust”...
  • Page 80 Default Setting mode. Condensed Press this button to print condensed characters. Press it again to return to normal character printing. Note: The typestyle samples on the control panel are meant as guides only; actual printed results may differ slightly. Using the Printer...

  • Page 81: Other Control Panel Features

    Other control panel features The control panel also gives you access to several other functions. To activate the functions listed below, turn on the printer while pressing one of buttons, as follows: Load/Eject LF/FF Condensed Load/Eject and LF/FF Pause Font and Condensed Using the Printer Performs a letter quality self test.

  • Page 82: Using The Default Setting Mode

    Condensed button while turning on the printer. The printer prints an instruction sheet. Follow the instructions on this sheet and in this section. The current setting for the printer are indicated by an arrow on the instruction sheet. Selecting an instruction sheet language...
  • Page 83 Each time you press the Tear Off/Bin button, the printer saves the settings you selected. 4. When you finish changing the settings, turn off the printer. The following table lists the functions you can change and their available settings. Each function is described after the table.

  • Page 84: Printer Functions

    Printer functions This section describes each of the printer functions. Character table Your printer has 11 standard character tables as well as tables for 20 other countries. See the Appendix for character samples. International character set for Italic table You can change 8 characters in the Italic character table to suit your printing needs.
  • Page 85 Printing is normally bidirectional; however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment. Software When you select ESC/P 2, the printer operates in the EPSON ESC/P 2 mode. When you select IBM, the printer emulates an IBM printer. Interface mode The printer has two interfaces: parallel and Type-B (optional).
  • Page 86 The input buffer stores data sent from your computer. The input buffer can store up to 64KB of data, so you can free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints. When the buffer is off, the buffer cannot store data, so the computer must wait for the printer to print each character before sending the next.

  • Page 87: Auto Line Feed

    “O” character and a zero. Buzzer (Beep) The printer beeps when some errors occur. See “Troubleshooting” in Chapter 6 for more information. If you do not want the printer to beep, turn this setting off. Roll paper...

  • Page 88: Using Quiet Mode

    To enter Quiet mode, hold down the Font and Condensed buttons while turning on the printer. You can only set this mode when you turn on the printer. You cannot set this in the Default Setting mode. When you turn off the printer, Quiet mode is canceled.
  • Page 89 5. For continuous paper, mark a point 6.5 mm above the perforation and position the mark on the paper so it aligns with the top of the plastic ribbon guide. This gives you an 8.5 mm top margin. 3-14 Using the Printer 6.5 mm 8.5 mm...

  • Page 90: Using The Tear-Off Function

    When the paper reaches the factory-set loading position, the printer beeps and paper feeding pauses briefly. Use the factory setting as a reference point when adjusting the loading position. 6. Press the Pause button or send data to the printer to leave the Micro Adjust mode. Note: For both cut sheet and continuous paper, the printer remembers this new position even after it has been turned off and back on.

  • Page 91: Using Auto Tear-Off Mode

    Also make sure the page length for continuous paper is selected correctly in the Default Setting mode. Be sure you turn off the printer to exit from the Default Setting mode, and then turn it on again.

  • Page 92: Using The Tear Off/Bin Button

    Adjust feature. See “Using Micro Adjust,” earlier in this chapter. 3. When you resume printing, the printer feeds the paper back to the loading position and begins printing. (You can also manually feed the paper back to the loading position by pressing the Tear Off/Bin button.)

  • Page 93: Using Bi-D Adjustment

    Bi-d Adjustment mode as follows: 1. Make sure continuous paper is loaded in the printer. 2. Hold down the Pause button while you turn on the printer. The instructions for adjusting Bi-d alignment are printed, along with the first set of alignment patterns.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders ......4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder ... . 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder .

  • Page 95: Cut-Sheet Feeders

    LQ-2070 The asterisk ( ) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country. Contact your local EPSON dealer for the part number in your country. By connecting both cut-sheet feeders, you can operate them as a double bin cut-sheet feeder. This allows you to load two different types of paper.
  • Page 96 4. Gently move the print head to the ribbon installation position. Warining: Never move the printhead while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer. Also, the print head may become hot during use. Always let it cool before you touch it.

  • Page 97: Loading Paper With The High Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder

    Load paper using the high capacity cut-sheet feeder as follows: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Push down the center support. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the arrow mark on the back of the center support.
  • Page 98 Do not use labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 6. Insert the paper along the left paper guide. The printable side of the paper should face the back of the printer. 7. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width.

  • Page 99: Installing The Double Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder

    The cut-sheet feeder loads paper when you send data to the printer (as long as the Pause light is not on). You can also load paper by pressing the Load/Eject button.

  • Page 100: Switching Between Continuous Paper And The Cut-Sheet Feeder

    3. Move the paper selection lever to the continuous paper position. Note: When you print several pages of continuous paper, guide the paper over the center support and out the back of the printer as it prints. Using Printer Options...

  • Page 101: Selecting Single-Sheets, Postcards, Or Envelopes

    Switching to the cut-sheet feeder 1. If any printed continuous paper remains in the printer, press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to the tear-off position. 2. Tear off the printed pages. 3. Press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper backward to the standby position.

  • Page 102: Pull Tractor

    See “Using the Default Setting Mode” in Chapter 3 for details. To use the roll paper holder, follow the steps below. Note: This option is not available in all countries. 1. Turn off the printer and make sure the paper release lever is at the single-sheet position. Using Printer Options...
  • Page 103 2. Position the roll paper holder beneath the printer as shown below. Fit the two holes in the base onto the two positioning pegs on the bottom of the printer. Caution: Be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder when lifting the printer.
  • Page 104 5. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the rear push tractor and insert it into the paper path until you feel resistance. rear paper path 6. Install the paper guide and the printer cover. 7. Turn on the printer. The roll paper loads automatically. 4-11 Using Printer Options...

  • Page 105: Interface Cards

    Interface Cards You can 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 worldwide.) Model number C82305 / C82306 C82307 / C82308 C82310 / C82311...
  • Page 106 Push it in firmly to make sure you fully insert the connector at the back of the interface card into the printer’s internal socket. Then re-insert the screws and tighten them. To remove the interface card, reverse the steps above.

  • Page 107: The C82305 And C82306 Serial Interface Cards

    Handshake timing When the unused area for data in the input buffer drops to 256 bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flag to 1 (MARK) to indicate that it cannot receive data. When the unused...

  • Page 108: Maintenance And Transportation

    Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer ......5-2 Replacing the Ribbon ......5-3 Transporting the Printer .

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Printer

    To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper as well as the paper guide. Also remove the optional tractor and cut-sheet feeders, if installed.

  • Page 110: Replacing The Ribbon

    Replacing the Ribbon When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Use the EPSON ribbon cartridge or pack listed below for best results. A ribbon pack, containing ribbons only, is also available. The ribbons are used to replace the worn ribbons in the cartridge.

  • Page 111: Transporting The Printer

    Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
  • Page 112 Printing ....... . 6-3 The printer does not print ....6-3 The print is faint or uneven .

  • Page 113: Power Supply

    If you are an experienced user or a programmer, you can print a hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between the printer and computer. To print a hex dump, turn off the printer. Next, hold down the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you turn on the printer.

  • Page 114: Printing

    Check both ends of the interface cable. Make sure the cable meets both the printer and computer specifications. The Pause and Paper Out lights are flashing and the printer beeps three times. The printer may be out of paper. Load paper in the printer.
  • Page 115 The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times, abruptly stops printing, and all the control panel lights flash. Turn off the printer and let the print head cool. Then, check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. Try to print again.

  • Page 116: The Print Is Faint Or Uneven

    The print is faint or uneven Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See Chapter 1 for installation instructions. The printout is faint. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1.

  • Page 117: Printed Characters Are Not What You Expect

    Printed characters are not what you expect The typestyles or characters you sent with your software did not print. Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer. For instructions, see “Setting Up Your Printer Driver” in Chapter 1.

  • Page 118: Paper Handling

    Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Make sure the edge guides are set correctly. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Be sure you’re using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.

  • Page 119: Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Make sure your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Make sure the tractor is installed correctly. Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned with each other.

  • Page 120: Options

    Remove slack lengthwise by rotating the knob of the pull tractor. The paper does not eject properly. Tear off the paper entering the printer, then press the LF/FF or Load/Eject button to feed the paper forward. See “Using the Tear-Off Function” in Chapter 3.
  • Page 121 Paper may be jammed near the print head. Look for a paper jam and remove it. Make sure the edge guide positions on the paper guide of the cut sheet feeder are correct. Position the edge guides at the diamond-shaped guide marks. There may be only one sheet left in the bin.

  • Page 122: Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly When Using The Tractors In A Push/Pull Position

    One page of your document has printed on two pages. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in your software are correct. Also see “Changing the default settings” in Chapter 3. The desired paper type does not load when switching between the cut-sheet feeder and a push tractor.
  • Page 123 6-12 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 124: Appendix

    Character Tables Printer Specifications ......A-2 Printing ....... . . A-2 Paper .

  • Page 125: Specifications, Command Summary, And Character Tables

    Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality High speed draft Draft Draft condensed Letter quality Letter quality condensed * The paper thickness lever position or an overheated print head may affect the printing speed. Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables...
  • Page 126 Printable columns: Character sizes 10 cpi 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi condensed 20 cpi condensed Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Buffer: Character tables: Character sets: Bit map fonts: Scalable fonts: Barcode fonts Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Maximum printed characters per colum Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and...

  • Page 127: Paper

    Paper Single sheets (CSF): Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: Single sheets (multipart)*: Width: Length: Copies: Thickness: Weight: Jointing: *Use under normal operating conditions. Envelopes*: Size: Thickness: Weight: *Use under normal operating conditions. Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables both front and rear entry 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches) Front: 147 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) Rear: 101 to 420 mm (4.0 to 16.5 inches)
  • Page 128 Postcards*: Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: *Use under normal operating conditions. Continuous paper (single sheet and multipart): front, rear, and bottom entry Width: Length: Copies: Thickness: Weight (not multipart): Weight (one sheet of multipart): Jointing: Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables both front and rear entry 105 to 148 mm (4.13 to 5.83 inches) Front: 148 mm (5.83 inches)
  • Page 129 Continuous paper with labels: Label size: Base sheet width: Base sheet length (one page): Base sheet thickness: Total thickness: Label weight: Roll paper: Width: Thickness: Weight: Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables front and bottom entry 23.8 63.5 mm (15/16 2.5 inches) minimum 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) 101 to 559 mm (4 to 22 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inch)

  • Page 130: Paper Alignment

    Paper alignment Front paper alignment Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. Rear paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0”.

  • Page 131: Printable Area

    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). For single sheets, the maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches); however, the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches).

  • Page 132: Mechanical

    Roll paper: 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). The maximum printable width is 203.2 mm (8 inches). Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Ribbon life:...

  • Page 133: Electrical

    Dimensions: Weight: Electrical 120V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength: *Maximum 2.0 A depending on the character type. 230V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: A-10...

  • Page 134: Environmental

    Power consumption: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength: *Maximum 1.2 A depending on the character type. Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Resistance to shock: Resistance to vibration: Safety approvals 120 V model: Safety standards: EMI: Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Approx. 34 W (ISO 10561 Letter pattern) 10 M min.

  • Page 135: Ce Marking

    Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: Non-Automatic Weighting Instruments Directive 90/384/EEC: Interface specifications The printer provides a bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface and Type-B optional interface slot as standard. A-12 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables EN 60950 (TÜV, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, FIMKO) EN 55022 (CISPR pub.22) class B...
  • Page 136 5 bit 6 bit 7:MSB This signal (negative pulse) indicates that the printer has received data and is ready to accept more. This signal’s high level means that the printer is not ready to accept data. This signal’s high level means that the printer is out of paper.
  • Page 137 ERROR SLIN Logic H +5 V Chassis 16, 33 19-30 15, 34 * In/Out shows the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view. Parallel interface (reverse channel) Transmission mode: Adaptable connector: Synchronization: Handshaking: Signal level: Data transmission...
  • Page 138 INIT DataAvail/ DataBit-0,4 1284-Active Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables The printer responds to the extensibility request in the affirmative when the request is 00H or 04H, which means: Request nibble mode of reverse channel transfer Request device ID in nibble mode of...
  • Page 139 Logic-H +5 V Chassis 16, 33 19-30 15, 34 * In/Out shows the direction of signal flow from the printer’s point of view. A-16 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables In/Out* Description A high signal indicates that all other signals sourced by the peripheral are in a valid state.

  • Page 140: Using Commands

    Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing on a particular place on the page, and so on. The commands your printer recognizes are listed in this command summary.

  • Page 141: Commands Arranged By Topic

    ESC + n A-18 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Initialize Printer Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n = “1” Select bin 1 of CSF n = “2” Select bin 2 of CSF n = “R” Eject a sheet Hex.

  • Page 142: Page Format

    Page format ASCII Dec. ESC l n ESC Q n ESC ( c nn 40 99 ESC ( C nn 40 67 ESC C n ESC C 0 n ESC N n ESC O Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex.

  • Page 143: Print Position Motion

    Print position motion ASCII Dec. ESC $ n1 n2 ESC \ n1 n2 ESC ( V nn 40 86 ESC ( v nn 40 118 ESC D nn A-20 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position n = n1 + n2 256 n: Specifies print position from left...

  • Page 144: Font Selection

    ASCII Dec. ESC B nn ESC J n Font selection ASCII Dec. ESC k n ESC X m nn Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 Tab Vertically Perform n/180-inch Line Feed Hex.
  • Page 145 ASCII Dec. ESC P ESC M ESC g ESC p 1/0 ESC x n ESC 4 ESC 5 ESC E ESC F ESC ! n A-22 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Select 10.5 point, 10 cpi Select 10.5 point, 12 cpi Select 10.5 point, 15 cpi Turn Proportional Mode On/Off Select Letter Quality or Draft...

  • Page 146: Font Enhancement

    Font enhancement ASCII Dec. ESC W 1/0 ESC - 1/0 ESC w 1/0 ESC G ESC H ESC S 0 ESC S 1 ESC T ESC q n ESC ( - nn 40 45 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex.

  • Page 147: Character Handling

    Character handling ASCII Dec. ESC : 0 n 0 ESC R n ESC & nn ESC % n ESC (^ nn 40 94 A-24 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Copy ROM to RAM n = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 9 n: Typeface Select an International Char.
  • Page 148 ASCII Dec. ESC t n ESC 6 ESC 7 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Select Character Table Select character table n assigned by ESC ( t n = 0, 1, 2, 3, “1”, “2”, or “3” n = 2: Remaps downloaded characters from 0-127 to 128-255 Enable Printing of Upper...
  • Page 149 ASCII Dec. ESC ( t nn 40 116 A-26 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description 28 74 Assign Character Table ESC ( t 3 0 d1 d2 d3 Assign Character Table set by d2 and d3 to d1 d1 = 0, 1, 2, 3, “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3”...

  • Page 150: Spacing

    Spacing ASCII Dec. ESC c n1 n2 ESC SP n ESC ( U nn 40 85 Graphics ASCII Dec. ESC . nn ESC ( G nn 40 71 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Set Horizontal Motion Index (HMI) Change Pitch in n/360-inch units Total units = n1 + n2 256...

  • Page 151: Bit Image

    Bit image ASCII Dec. ESC * nn Horizontal density (dpi) A-28 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description Select Bit Image ESC * m n1 n2 data n = n1 + n2 256 n: Total columns Total data = (n1 + n2 256) t Vertical Pins density (dpi)

  • Page 152: Barcode

    Barcode ASCII Dec. ESC ( B mn 40 66 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Hex. Description 28 42 Select Barcode Printing ESC ( B n1 n2 k m s v1 v2 c data n = (n1 + (256 n2)) k: Select Barcode k = 0: EAN - 13 1: EAN - 8...
  • Page 153 Number of valid characters 1 (HEX) 2 to FF 0C or 8 1 to FF 2 to FF 6 or 0A or 0C by the printer the printer printer the printer Number of valid characters 2 (HEX) 2 to FF...
  • Page 154 The valid data of each barcode type is described below. If invalid data is included in the barcode data string, the barcode is not printed. Barcode Type EAN13 EAN-8 UPC-A UPC-E Interleaved 2 of 5 POSTNET Code 39 Code 128 The following conditions are required for barcode printing.

  • Page 155: Character Tables

    Character Tables International Character Sets Graphics Character Tables PC 437 (United States) A-32 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables...
  • Page 156 PC 850 PC 863 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables PC 860 PC 865 A-33...
  • Page 157 PC 861 Abicomp A-34 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables BRASCII ISO Latin 1...
  • Page 158 Roman 8 PC 437 Greek PC 852 A-35 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables...
  • Page 159 PC 853 PC 857 A-36 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables PC 855 PC 864...
  • Page 160 PC 866 ISO Latin 1T Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables PC 869 ISO 8859-7 A-37...
  • Page 161 MAZOWIA Bulgaria A-38 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables Code MJK Estonia...
  • Page 162 PC 774 PC 866 LAT Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables ISO Latin 2 Italic Character A-39...
  • Page 163 A-40 Specifications, Command Summary, and Character Tables...

  • Page 164: Glossary

    Printing in which the print head prints in both directions. This increases the speed of printing. buffer The portion of the printer’s memory used to store data before printing it. character table A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language.
  • Page 165 See printer driver. 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.
  • Page 166 The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing. 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 sends commands for using the functions of a particular printer.
  • Page 167 The position to which the printer feeds the paper at the end of a print job. You can change the position by using the Micro Adjust feature. top-of-form The position on the paper that the printer recognizes as the first printable line.
  • Page 168 DOS. See Software Double bin cut-sheet feeder, 4-6 7 Draft, 3-5 Drivers. See Printer drivers Edge guides, 1-12 13, 2-5 front, 2-7 Eject. See Load/Eject button Envelopes, 2-36, 4-8 EPSON Calibration, 1-22 EPSON Remote!, 1-22 ESC/P 2, 1, A-18 30 Index IN-1...
  • Page 169 4-4 envelopes, 2-36 labels, 2-35 multipart form, 2-34 postcards, 2-36 single sheets, 2-4 8 Location for printer, 1-2 3 Microsoft Windows. See Windows Micro Adjust button, 3-4 Micro Adjust feature, 3-13 15 Moving the printer, 5-2 Multipart forms, 2-34...
  • Page 170 Paper release lever, 2-2 Paper tension unit, 2-18 Paper thickness lever, 2-33 Pause button, 3-4, 3-6 light, 3-2 Placement of printer, 1-2 3 Plugging in the printer, 1-10 Postcards, 2-36 Power cord, 1-4 plugging in, 1-10 Power supply problems, 6-2 3,...
  • Page 171 Unidirectional printing, 3-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-4 Utilities EPSON Calibration, 1-22 EPSON Remote!, 1-22 Voltage, caution, 1-5, 1-10 Weight, A-10 Windows, 1-15 20 installing printer driver, 1-15 18 IN-4 Index...
  • Page 172 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
  • Page 173 Printed in Japan 96.04-.2...

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