Page 1 User’s Manual ® EPSON Y46399102000...
Page 2 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Epson America, Inc. shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options other than those designated as Original Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Place for the Printer..1-4 Assembling the Printer..Testing the Printer..Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ... 1 - 2 6 Setting Up Your Application Software ... 1-29 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ...
Page 4 Chapter 4 Software and Graphics Enhancing Your Printing..Graphics ... User-defined Characters..Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options Cut Sheet Feeder ... Pull Tractor ... Roll Paper Holder Interface Boards Chapter 6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer ... Replacing the Ribbon ...
Page 5 Appendix Character Tables ............... GL-1 Glossary Index...
Page 6: Finding Your Way Around
About This Manual This user’s manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your Epson’s’ printer. Finding your way around Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first.
Page 7 About This Manual Conventions used in this guide WARNING to your printer and computer. CAUTION should be followed carefully to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. About This Manual...
Page 8: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer
Choosing a Place for the Printer ........
Page 9: Unpacking The Printer
Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Printer Platen knob Paper guide Power cable Ribbon cartridge In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer.
Page 10 The power supply voltage is shown on the label on the back of the printer. If the voltage shown is not the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. It is not possible to adjust the printer for use with different voltages.
Page 11: Choosing A Place For The Printer
Choosing a Place for the Printer There are several important things to consider when selecting the place to set up your printer. Be sure to keep the following in mind: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach.
Page 12 Choosing a Place for the Printer The illustration below shows a good printer location. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 13 Choosing a Place for the Printer Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, read through the list of requirements and suggestions below to ensure that you have the right stand for your printer. The stand should be able to support at least twice the weight of the LX-810 printer (11.5 kg approx).
Page 14: Assembling The Printer
You will find the platen knob packed in an indentation in the white foam packaging material. 1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printer’s side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. Setting Up...
Page 15: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge
Assembling the Printer 2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. Do not use the platen knob to adjust the CAUTION: position of the paper as this interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam.
Page 16 Assembling the Printer Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Remove the printer cover. 2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 17 Assembling the Printer 3. Open the paper tension unit cover. 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes excess slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 18 Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place. Assembling the Printer Setting Up the Printer 1-11...
Page 19 Assembling the Printer 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8. Close the paper tension unit cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 20: Attaching The Paper Guide
Attaching the paper guide When you use single sheets, the paper guide helps to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently into the printer. Attach the paper guide using the following procedure. 1. Place the paper guide on the printer as shown.
Page 21 3. Attach the printer cover by fitting the projections on the cover into the notches at the front of the printer and tilting the cover back into place. 1-14...
Page 22: Testing The Printer
WARNING: If the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your nearest Epson dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cable. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 23 Testing the Printer Connect the power cable to the AC inlet on the printer’s rear panel. (In some locations, the power cable is already connected to the printer.) Plug the power cable into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 24: Running The Self Test
Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 2. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft font) or FORM FEED button (NLQ fonts), turn on the printer.
Page 25 WARNING: Run the self test using paper wider than A4 inches or 210 mm) or letter size (BY2 inches or 216 (81/4 mm), to prevent the print head from printing directly onto the platen. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 26 6. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. A list of DIP switch settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out or until you press the ON LINE button. Setting Up the Printer 1-19...
Page 27 Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 8. If the paper is still loaded, press the LOAD/EJECT or LINE FEED button to eject it and turn off the printer. I ! ! ! ! ! 9 WARNING: After turning the power off, always wait at least five seconds before turning it back on.
Page 28: Setting Up The Printer
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Page 29 Testing the Printer High-speed Draft Printing Note: When using the optional cut sheet feeder, the first page of the self test printout is slightly different. For details, see the section on cut sheet feeder in Chapter 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-22...
Page 30 Chapter 5. Testing the Printer 10 CPI 0 (Unslashed) Italics Valid High U.S.A. 11 inch Invalid None Depend on I/F Setting Up the Printer l-l OFF 1-2 OFF 1-3 OFF 1-4 OFF 1-5 OFF 1-6 ON 2-1 OFF 2-2 OFF 1-23...
Page 31: Printing Problems And Solutions
Printing problems and solutions If the self test does not print properly, check the print head area and the control panel. If the paper is jammed, turn off the printer. Then remove the paper using the platen knob and load a new sheet.
Page 32 A B C D If the printer still does not print the self test correctly, contact your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. Solution The ribbon may be worn out. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and should be replaced.
Page 33: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure that both your printer and computer are turned off. Then plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 1-26 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 34 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. 3. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector.
Page 35 Printer to Your Computer Connecting Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.
Page 36: Setting Up Your Application Software
Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use an application program even if it does not list the LX-810 on its printer selection menu. If the LX-810 is not listed, choose one of the following printers. They are listed in order of preference.
Page 37 Standard printer Draft printer To use all of the features of the LX-810, however, it is best to use a program with the LX-810 on its menu. If your program does not list any LX printers, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.
Page 38 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ... Loading paper ... Reloading the paper ..2- 6 Using Continuous Paper ... Positioning your continuous paper supply..2-7 Loading continuous paper ... 2-8 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets ... 2-15 Switching to single sheets ...
Page 39: Using Single Sheets
(22 lb paper). For more details, see Chapter 5. Loading paper 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, then place the paper guide in the upright position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below.
Page 40 2. Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come Note: Do not insert paper in the printer before turning on the printer. 3. Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to Move the left edge guide so that it locks in place next to guide mark.
Page 41 Using Single Sheets 4. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Then slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper. Paper Handling...
Page 42 CAUTION: Never advance the paper using the platen knob while the printer is switched on. If the platen turns 6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. When the ON LINE light is lit, the printer can accept data from your computer.
Page 43: Reloading During Printing
If the ON LINE light remains on, the first thing you should do is press the ON LINE button to take the printer off line. Once the ON LINE light is off, remove the sheet that has just been printed (if necessary, press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the page) and load a new sheet.
Page 44: Using Continuous Paper
Using Continuous Paper The push tractor built into your printer is remarkably easy to load and operate. Its low-profile design takes up little space and can handle paper widths from 4 inches or 101 mm to 10 inches or 254...
Page 45: Loading Continuous Paper
Using Continuous Paper Loading continuous paper 1. Make sure the printer is turned off; then remove the paper guide. Set the paper release lever to the continuous paper position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below.
Page 46 Using Continuous Paper Slide the left sprocket unit until it is roughly 1/2 inch or 15 mm from the farthest left position and press down the lever to lock it in place. 4. Slide the right sprocket unit to roughly match the width of your paper but do not lock it.
Page 47 Using Continuous Paper 5. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. Open both sprocket covers. 2-10 Paper Handling...
Page 48 Using Continuous Paper of both CAUTION: Make sure that your paper has a clean, straight edge before inserting it into the printer. 8. Close the sprocket covers. Paper Handling 2-11...
Page 49 Using Continuous Paper 9. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and has no wrinkles. Then lock it in place. Reattach the paper guide as shown below. 2-12 Paper Handling...
Page 50 11. Slide the edge guides together so they meet at the center of the paper’s width. 12. Turn on the printer. The POWER and PAPER OUT lights come on. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position.
Page 51 13. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so it can accept data. The printer remembers the loading position and advances each page to the same position. If you need to adjust the loading position, use the micro-adjustment feature. See the section on adjusting the loading position in Chapter 3.
Page 52: Switching Between Continuous And Single Sheets
To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below. 1. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 2. Tear off all outgoing sheets. If you are not using the short...
Page 53 LOAD/EJECT button. 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper backward out of the printer and into the standby position. The paper is still attached to the tractor but no longer in the paper path.
Page 54 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 4. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. This position is marked by the icon shown in the illustration below. 5. Stand the paper guide upright and move the left edge guide so it locks in place next to the guide mark.
Page 55 Then insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until the bottom meets resistance. 7. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to automatically feed the single sheet paper to the loading position. Then press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. 2-18 Paper Handling...
Page 56: Switching Back To Continuous Paper
It is also easy to switch back to printing with continuous paper. 1. Make sure the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off line. 2. Slide the edge guides together so they meet at the center of the paper’s width.
Page 57 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 3. Lower the paper guide onto the back of the printer, 4. Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 2-20 Paper Handling...
Page 58 Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed the continuous paper to the loading position. 6. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line so that it can accept data. Paper Handling...
Page 59: Printing On Special Paper
Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. Before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the paper thickness setting.
Page 60 To change the paper thickness setting, follow these steps. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover. WARNING: If the printer has just been in use, the print head may be hot. Allow it cool before touching it.
Page 61 Envelopes Air mail Plain Bond (20 lb.) Bond (24 lb.) 3. Attach the printer cover. I ! !!3 WARNINGS: Always return the lever to position 2 when you go back to printing on ordinary paper. Continuous printing with the lever set at a position higher than 2 can shorten the life of the print head.
Page 62: Multi-Part Forms
Multi-part forms With the built-in tractor unit, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms that have up to three parts (including the original). Make sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position; see to the table on page 2-25.
Page 63: Labels
I ! ! ! ! ! 9 WARNING: Never feed labels backward through the printer. Labels can easily peel off the backing and jam the printer. Therefore, do not use the LOAD/EJECT button to eject labels. Also, never use the short tear-off function with labels (be sure to set DIP switch 1-4 to ON).
Page 64: Envelopes
Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the single-sheet loading feature. Before loading envelopes, you should adjust the position of the paper thickness lever according to the table on page 2-25. For details on paper handling, see Using Single Sheets on page 2-2. When manually feeding an envelope, you may have to push it down slightly while pressing the LOAD/EJECT button to get it to feed properly.
Page 65 Printing on Special Paper CAUTION: Envelope printing is only available at normal temperature. To make sure that the printing fits within the printable area, always print a test sample using a normal single sheet of paper before printing on envelopes. Paper Handling 2 - 2 8 8 .
Page 66: Chapter 3 Using The Printer
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel ... Lights ... Buttons ... SelecType ... Other control panel features Setting the DIP Switches ... Changing a DIP switch setting ... The DIP switch tables ... The DIP switch functions ...
Page 67: Operating The Control Panel
Operating the Control Panel The printer’s control panel gives you access to several powerful features. The buttons and paper handling functions let you control many of the printer settings. The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. Lights POWER...
Page 68: Buttons
Operating the Control Panel ON LINE This button controls the printer’s on line and off line status. Press this button to put the printer on line or take it off line. FORM FEED When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a single...
Page 69: Selectype
SelecType You can select the built-in character fonts using the SelecType feature on your control panel when the printer is on line. 0 POWER 0 ON LINE 0 READY OFF LINE 0 E;ER Note: Condensed mode cannot be selected when either of the NLQ fonts have been selected.
Page 70: Other Control Panel Features
Other control panel features The control panel of your printer also gives you access to several special functions. Self test: Micro-adjustment: Data dump: Operating the Control Panel Both a draft and NLQ self test function are built into the printer. The self test...
Page 71: Setting The Dip Switches
Setting the DIP Switches The printer has two sets of DIP switches located on right side of the printer. By changing the settings of these switches, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. The new settings become effective when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized.
Page 72: The Dip Switch Tables
Switches Setting The DIP switch tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch. DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 The shaded areas show the default or factory settings. Using the Printer...
Page 73: The Dip Switch Functions
Draft printing speed When DIP switch 1-5 is OFF, the printer can print up to 200 draft characters per second; when ON, the printer can print up to 150 characters per second. The high speed setting is effective only when printing at 10 cpi (characters per inch).
Page 74: Page Length
(30.48 cm). Be sure to set the page length to match the paper you will be using. Other page lengths can be set using the commands ESC C and ESC C 0. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Using the Printer...
Page 75: Skip Over Perforation
- - - - - 789:;~=~?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ~\ 89:;<=~?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWKYZ[\J 9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZC\3^ :;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ[\J-- ;c=>?SABCDEFGHIJKI&lNOPQRSTUWKYZ[\]--’ DIP SW2-3 ON (Skip over perforation ON) 23456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUW 3456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW 456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKY 56769:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTWWKYZ 6789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKL&lNOPQRSTWWYZC 3-10 Using the Printer - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - _ _...
Page 76 Only use skip over perforation if your program does not provide these margins. The skip over perforation setting can be set to values other than one inch by using the ESC N command. See the Command Summary in Chapter 9 for details. Using the Printer 3-11...
Page 77: Adjusting The Loading Position
However, when you use micro-adjustment to change the loading position of single sheet paper, the printer does not remember this position after the power is turned off. When the power is turned back on, the loading position returns to its factory setting.
Page 78: Off Line
Using micro-adjustment 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on and that either a single sheet or continuous paper is ready to be loaded. 2. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to feed paper to the loading position. Then press the ON LINE button; the ON LINE light then begins to blink.
Page 79 SelecType is not available when the ON LINE light is blinking. If you want to use SelecType, you must press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line and once more to set the printer on line.
Page 80: Using Short Tear-Off
When you are finished printing, the short tear-off feature automatically feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. When you resume printing, the paper feeds backward to the loading position.
Page 81 To manually feed the paper to the top of the next page, press the ON LINE button to put the printer off line; then press the FORM FEED button. When you put the printer back on line, the printer automatically feeds the paper to the tear-off position.
Page 82: Adjusting The Tear-Off Position
1. Make sure the short tear-off feature is turned on so the printer feeds paper to the tear-off position after printing the document. The ON LINE light should begin blinking, meaning you can now use the micro-adjustment feature to make fine adjustments to the tear-off position.
Page 83 2. Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward or the LINE FEED button to feed it backward. You can now tear off your document and resume printing. The printer remembers this new tear-off position, even when the printer is turned off. 3-18...
Page 84: Selecting Typestyles
The printer must be on line before you can use the SelecType feature. If the ON LINE light is blinking, press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line and once more to set the printer on line. Buttons Number of beeps...
Page 85: Character Fonts
To select the draft font, press the DRAFT (LINE FEED) button when the printer is on line. When the draft font is selected, the beeper sounds once. There are two printing speeds for draft font, high-speed draft and normal draft.
Page 86: Using The Printer
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Page 87: Condensed Mode
12 cpi in draft mode can be condensed but NLQ cannot. To select or cancel condensed mode, press the CONDENSED (LOAD/EJECT) button when the printer is on line. When the condensed mode is selected, the beeper sounds once. When the condensed mode is canceled, the beeper sounds two times.
Page 88: Selecting An International Character Set
You can select one of eight international character sets by changing the DIP switch settings. Whenever the printer is turned on, reset or initialized, the character set selected by the DIP switches becomes the default character set.
Page 89 ESC R command in Chapter 9. Country #t$@c*l-‘c 8 Japan #nBWBAU6s0Ati 9 Norway 10 Denmark II #$184iBAU6s0AQ 11 Spain II #$A;t3&6‘ 12 Latin America #$&if4 3-24 Using the Printer ASCII code hex 5C 50 i6tiiK66 7D 7E...
Page 90: Choosing A Character Table
Greek characters, mathematic symbols, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas. If you have an IBM computer or IBM compatible, select the Epson Extended Graphics table when you wish to print the character graphics as they are displayed on the screen. Even if you select the Epson Extended Graphics table, you can still print normal text and italics.
Page 91 Graphics 1 ON CAUTION: To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the printer, change the DIP switch, and then turn the printer back on. Tables showing what characters are printed in each of the character tables are listed in the Appendix.
Page 92: Data Dump Mode
1. Make sure that paper is loaded. Either the tractor unit or the cut sheet feeder can be used for printing in data dump mode. 2. If the printer is on, switch it off, then hold down the FORM FEED and LINE FEED buttons at the same time you turn on the printer.
Page 93 Data Dump Mode 3. Run any program. Your printer prints out all the codes sent to the printer in hexadecimal format as shown below. Data Dump Node 18 40 1B 52 00 1B 74 01 16 36 12 LB 50 20 20 20...
Page 94 1B 74 01 ESC t 1 1B 36 ESC 6 ESC P 1B 50 Data Dump Mode Function Initialize printer Select USA character set Select Epson Extended Graphics character Enable printable characters Cancel condensed mode Select 10 cpi Using the Printer 3-29...
Page 95: Chapter 4 Software And Graphics
Individual graphics commands..The reassignment command ... User-defined Characters ..Designing your characters..4-21 Sending information to your printer..4-23 Printing user-defined characters..4-24 Copying ROM characters to RAM..4-25 Mixing print styles..
Page 96: Enhancing Your Printing
Enhancing Your Printing You can obtain a wide variety of printing effects with your printer, from changing the number of characters per inch to using special effects on selected words and phrases. This section gives you a sampling of the features you may select with your software.
Page 97: Character Spacing
Character spacing To add greater variety to your documents, the printer has two types of character spacing, 10 and 12 cpi (characters per inch). Each is selected with a software command or a DIP switch (see the section on setting the DIP switches in Chapter 3).
Page 98: Character Size
Enhancing Your Printing Character size In addition to the basic cpi spacings, the printer offers two other modes that can change the size of your printing. These modes are double-wide and condensed. The double-wide mode doubles the width of any size character.
Page 99: Special Effects And Emphasis
Special effects and emphasis The printer offers two ways of emphasizing text and also allows you to use underlining, superscripts, subscripts, and italics. These features can be controlled directly by software commands. Many application programs can also produce these effects if they are properly installed.
Page 100 Enhancing Your Printing Italic printing You can print italics by sending a software command. You can use italics for special emphasis or as an alternative typeface. This Roman printing. This is italicized Roman printing. Underlining The underline mode provides an automatic way of fully underlining any piece of text.
Page 101: Selecting Typestyles With Master Select
Selecting typestyles with Master Select Your printer has a special ESCape code called Master Select that allows you to choose many possible combinations of eight different printing modes: 0 12 0 italics condensed emphasized The format of the Master Select code is shown below:...
Page 102 Master Select to set emphasized double- strike printing, the character spacing is reset to 10 cpi. Only 10 cpi, underline, and double-wide can be used with high-speed draft printing. For more information on sending ESCape codes to your printer, see Chapter 9. Software and Graphics...
Page 103: Graphics
The quickest and easiest way to print graphics on your printer is to use a commercial graphics program. With such programs you usually create an image on your monitor and then give a command to send the image to the printer.
Page 104: The Print Head
The images printed by this printer can be as finely detailed as the one at the beginning of this section. In its main graphics mode, your printer uses only the top eight of the nine pins to print one column of dots for each code it receives.
Page 105 Pin labels To tell the printer which pins to fire in each column, you need a numbering system that separately identifies each of the eight pins as shown below. This system allows you to specify all 256 possible pin combinations with a single number.
Page 106 The graphics commands The graphics mode commands are quite different from other commands used by the printer. For most of the other printer modes, such as emphasized and double-wide, one ESC code turns the mode on and another turns it off. The graphics commands are more complicated because the code that turns on the graphics mode also specifies how many columns of graphics will be printed.
Page 107: Column Reservation Numbers
= c MOD 256 n2 = INT(c/256) For all subsequent bytes sent to the printer after n1 and n2, the printer interprets the number of bytes specified by graphics data, no matter what codes they are. This means that you...
Page 108: Printing Simple Patterns
Graphics Printing simple patterns The first example is just a simple program to show you how a graphics command, column reservation numbers, and data can be used in a BASIC program. Type in and run the following program; be especially careful to include all semicolons.
Page 109: Printing Taller Patterns
Printing taller patterns The next example shows how several lines of graphics can be formed into a figure taller than eight dots. It uses programming techniques for producing textured or repetitive patterns. In the following program, the lines inside each pair of FOR and NEXT statements have been indented so that you can see how the program works;...
Page 110: Designing Your Own Graphics
100. 5. Finally, the program resets the printer to its initial settings, including the normal line spacing (line 180). This is an important step that you should include in every program.
Page 111 In the illustration on the previous page, you can see the main rules for graphics design: In single-density, no dots can be placed on vertical lines. In high-speed double-density, dots can be placed on vertical lines, but no dots can overlap. In double-density, dots can be placed on vertical lines, and they can overlap.
Page 112 Because the design is not repetitive, the program cannot use loop constructions to send the same column pattern repeatedly to the printer. Instead, the program must individually read and send each column of graphics data from the DATA statements.
Page 113 lOOWIDTH "LPT1:',255 llOLPRINTCHR$(27);'A";CHR$(7); 120 FOR ROW=lTO 2 LPRINT CHR$(27);"Y';CHR$(41);CHR$(O); FORCOLUMN=lTO 41 READ LPRINTCHR$(N); NEXT COLUMN LPRINT 190 NEXT ROW 200 END 210 ~~~~64,32,80,8,68,2,64,0,6'+,0 220 DATA64,0,64,0,32,0,16,0,8,0 230~~~~8,0,8,0,8,0,8,0,8,0,8,0,8,0 240~~~~184,64,32,16,8,4,2 250~~~~8,16,40,64,136,0,8,0,8,0 260~~~~8,0,8,0,16,0,32,0,64,0,64,0 270~~~~64,0,64,0,64,0,64,0,64,0,64,0 280~~~~116,8,16,32,64,128,0 When you run this program, it produces the following printout. If you to see the figure in other densities, change the Y in want...
Page 114: Individual Graphics Commands
Double-density, high-speed ESC Y Quadruple-density ESC Z The reassignment command The LX-810 has a command that allows option assigned to any of the four individual graphics options commands. The command looks like this: ESC ? s m The letter s represents the command that you wish to change the...
Page 115: User-Defined Characters
User-defined Characters With this printer, it is possible to define and print characters of your own design. You can design an entirely new alphabet or typeface, create characters for use as mathematical or scientific symbols, or create graphic patterns with user-defined characters to serve as building blocks for larger designs.
Page 116 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 The grid on the left shows a design plan for a heart-shaped character. Although there are nine pins in your printer’s print head, note that you can use only eight of them in a single user-defined character.
Page 117: Sending Information To Your Printer
Then, you write a program that uses the following command to replace the standard ASCII characters stored in your printer with the characters you’ve designed. The format of the command that redefines characters is relatively complex: ESC&0n1 n2 a1...
Page 118: Printing User-Defined Characters
The actual character design information (contained in the DATA statement in line 230) is sent to the printer in the loop between lines 140 and 160. Printing user-defined characters If you entered the example program above, you defined a heart and placed it in the RAM location for decimal code 59 (replacing the semicolon).
Page 119: Copying Rom Characters To Ram
After running the previous sample program, if you select the user-defined character set and try to print other characters, only the heart will print. Since no other characters are in the printer’s user-defined RAM area, other characters print as spaces.
Page 120: Mixing Print Styles
ESC : 0 n 0 Note: This command will cancel any user-defined characters you have created. You must send this command to the printer. before you define characters. If you use this command at the beginning of a program, then...
Page 121: Defining Nlq Characters
Defining NLQ characters NLQ characters use many more dots than draft characters; therefore, the design grid and programs in this section are a little more complex than those you use to design draft characters. NLQ grid Because the NLQ characters can use as many as 18 dots vertically and 12 dots horizontally, you design the characters on a different grid than the one used for draft characters.
Page 122 User-defined Characters Since NLQ characters can have up to 18 dots in a column, each vertical column must be divided into three sections for data number calculation. The figure below shows a single column to make clear how the data numbers are calculated. When designing NLQ characters, you should use circles instead of dots to make it easier to see and count overlapping dots.
Page 123 The illustration below shows a sample design. The data numbers are printed at the top or bottom of each column. The sample program on the following page shows how to use the numbers in a DATA statement. NLQ definition program The following program for NLQ user-defined characters contains the data numbers for the arrow design shown above.
Page 124 User-defined Characters lOOLPRINTCHR$(27);"x";CHR$(l); 110 LPRINT CHR$(27);"&";CHR$(O);";;"; 120LPRINTCHR$(O);CHR$(12);CHR$(O); 13OFORI=lTO36 140 READ D l5O LPRINTCHR$(D); 160 NEXT I 170 LPRINT w;;;;;" 180 LPRINTCHR$(27);"%";CHR$(l); 190 LPRINT "j;;;;" 200LPRINTCHR$(27);"%";CHR$(O); 210 LPRINT "j;;;;" 220 END 230DATA4,0,0,8,0,0,16,0,0,32,0,0 240DATA64,0,0,255,255,192,64,0,0,32,0,0 250DATA16,0,0,8,0,0,4,0,0,0,0,0 Run the program to see the printout below: 4-30 Software and Graphics...
Page 125: Chapter 5 Using The Printer Options
Using the Printer Options Cut Sheet Feeder..Installing the cut sheet Paper handling ... Testing the printer in cut sheet feeder mode..5-9 Operating the cut sheet feeder..5-12 Single sheet insertion..Removing the cut sheet feeder..
Page 126: Cut Sheet Feeder
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the tabs and sliding the clear plastic half of the printer cover off.
Page 127 3. Attach the cut sheet feeder cover to the front half of the printer cover. Make sure that the paper release lever is pushed all the way to the rear. Using the Printer Options...
Page 128 Cut Sheet Feeder 5. Tilt the cut sheet feeder slightly forward to fit the notches at the base of the feeder over the black pins inside the printer, just in front of the push tractor sprockets. Tilt the feeder back until it rests on top of the printer.
Page 129 Cut Sheet Feeder 7. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 2-2 to ON,. 8. Turn on the printer. Using the Printer Options...
Page 130: Paper Handling
1. Make sure that the cut sheet feeder mode is set and turn on the printer. 2. Pull the paper set levers all the way forward until the paper supports retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. Using the Printer Options...
Page 131 Note: For best results, use typewriter quality paper. If you plan to use paper with a glossy or textured surface, you should test it before regular use. Do not use multi-part forms, carbon paper, envelopes, or labels in the cut sheet feeder. Using the Printer Options Feeder...
Page 132 Make sure the paper can move freely up and down. 6. Push the paper set levers back until they click into place and clamp the paper against the guide rollers. Using the Printer Options...
Page 133: Testing The Printer In Cut Sheet Feeder Mode
The steps below are for a self test in draft mode. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and paper is in the bin. Check that the cut sheet feeder mode is selected and the paper release lever is pushed to the rear.
Page 134 2. While holding down the LINE FEED button, turn on the printer. (For an NLQ mode test, press the FORM FEED button instead of the LINE FEED button.) A portion of the printout of the first page of the self test is shown below.
Page 135 Note: To resume the test, press the ON LINE button once more. 4. To end the self test, press the LOAD/EJECT button if necessary to eject any loaded sheets. Then turn off the printer. 5-11 Using the Printer Options...
Page 136: Operating The Cut Sheet Feeder
In the cut sheet feeder mode, the PAPER OUT light goes on while a sheet of paper is being fed, but the printer remains on line. When the paper bin is empty, the printer automatically goes off line and the beeper sounds repeatedly.
Page 137 ESC J: Line feed by n/216th of an inch Software is not effective while the printer is off line. Make sure that the printer is on line if you wish to control the cut sheet feeder using software commands. Cut Sheet Feeder The FF command 2-2.
Page 138: Single Sheet Insertion
(for one sheet only) without replacing the stack of paper in your cut sheet feeder. 1. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. 5-14 Using the Printer Options...
Page 139 Cut Sheet Feeder 2. Align the single sheet to be fed with the mark on the left paper guide, then slide the sheet into the printer path until you feel resistance. 3. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load the sheet.
Page 140: Removing The Cut Sheet Feeder
Cut Sheet Feeder Removing the cut sheet feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off and remove the cut sheet feeder cover. If any paper remains in the bin, remove it. 2. Tilt the front part of the cut sheet feeder backward to release its notches from the pins in the printer and remove the cut sheet feeder.
Page 141 3. Separate the cut sheet feeder cover from the printer cover and attach the back half of the printer cover. 4. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Removal of the cut sheet feeder is now completed. Be sure to store...
Page 142: Pull Tractor
Installing the pull tractor 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove the printer cover and paper guide. Remove the paper tension unit cover.
Page 143 Pull Tractor 3. Fit the rear notches on the tractor unit over the rear mounting pins in the printer. Then, tilt the tractor unit toward you until the front latches click in place over the front mounting pins. Push down on the front latches to be sure they are firmly seated.
Page 144: Paper Handling
Paper handling 1. Make sure that the paper release lever is set forward to the continuous paper position, and then turn on the printer. 2. Position the left sprocket unit of the push tractor about l/4 of an inch from the left and lock it into place. Then load the...
Page 145 CAUTION: Never use the platen knob to feed the paper while the printer is turned on. If you need to adjust the loading position, be sure to use the micro-adjustment feature described in Chapter 3.
Page 146 6. Fit the holes in the paper over the tractor pins on the sprocket units and close the sprocket covers. 5-22 Using the Printer Options...
Page 147 8. Make sure the paper is not crooked or wrinkled and lock the sprocket units in place. CAUTION: Make sure that the sprocket frames of the two tractor units are properly aligned. 5-23 Using the Printer Options...
Page 148 Pull Tractor 9. Separate the two halves of the printer cover by pressing on the tabs and sliding the clear plastic half of the printer cover off. 10. Attach the tractor cover to the front half of the printer cover.
Page 149 12. Install the pull tractor cover as shown below and press the LINE button to set the printer on line. While the pull tractor can be used in combination with the built-in push tractor as described above, the pull tractor can also be used by itself.
Page 150: Removing The Pull Tractor
1. Make sure to tear off the printed document, and remove the tractor cover and paper guide. Then turn on the printer. 2. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line. Then, press the LOAD/EJECT button until the continuous paper feeds backward out of the paper path to the standby position.
Page 151 3. Remove the continuous paper from the push tractor unit. 4. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back from the front until the front latches of the unit snap free mounting pins. Using the Printer Options 5-27...
Page 152 Pull Tractor 5. Lift the tractor unit up and off. 6. Replace the paper tension unit cover as shown below. 5-28 Using the Printer Options...
Page 153 Pull Tractor 7. Separate the tractor cover from the printer cover and attach the back half of the printer cover. 8. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Then, push the paper release lever to the rear. Using the Printer Options...
Page 154: Roll Paper Holder
This provides an inexpensive alternative to continuous paper for applications requiring variable paper lengths. Installing the roll paper holder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide. 2. Position the roll paper holder underneath the printer as shown below.
Page 155 The positioning pegs only serve to keep the holder from slipping out of position. If you pick up the printer, be careful to avoid dropping the roll paper holder. Using the Printer Options...
Page 156: Paper Handling
Roll Paper Holder Paper handling 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, and the paper release lever is set to the single sheet position. 2. Cut the loading edge of the roll paper straight across. 3. Insert the roll paper holder shaft into the center of the paper roll as shown.
Page 157 Then turn on the printer. 5. Bring the leading edge of the paper up over the paper path guide and insert it into the printer path until you feel resistance. Roll Paper Holder...
Page 158 7. Install the paper guide and slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper’s width. Then press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Note: When you finish printing, set the printer off line, press...
Page 159: Removing The Roll Paper Holder
Removing the roll paper holder 1. Cut across the paper behind the point where it feeds into the printer. Then use the LOAD/EJECT button to eject the remaining paper. 2. Turn off the printer. 3. Remove the paper roll and shaft from the roll paper holder.
Page 160 Roll Paper Holder 4. Lift the printer up and separate the roll paper holder from the printer. Be sure to store the roll paper holder in its original box and packing materials. 5-36 Using the Printer Options...
Page 161: Interface Boards
Epson dealer. Compatible interfaces The following is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Note that some of these interfaces may not be available in your country or region.
Page 162: Installing The Interface Board
Interface Boards All Epson interfaces have the Epson name printed on them. If the board has an identification code printed on it, it will be a four digit number beginning with the numbers listed in the table above. Installing the interface board...
Page 163 WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L! ! ! ! k printer when the power is or.. Do not attempt to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Also, try not to...
Page 164 4. Remove the push feed tractor by pressing the tabs on both sides using a pointed object. 5. To remove the upper case, first position the printer so that its front extends slightly over the edge of a table, allowing access to the openings on the front, underside of the printer.
Page 165 Insert a screwdriver into the openings on the underside of the printer. Push the screwdriver up, press the handle of the screw driver toward the back of the printer to release the clips on the case. Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat cable attached to the control panel.
Page 166 Interface Boards 8. Carefully disconnect the flat control panel cable from the connector labeled CN3 on the main board. 9. Tilt the upper case backward and remove it from the printer. 5-42 Using the Printer Options...
Page 167 Interface Boards Remove the shield plate by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate. 11. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the screw labeled CG from the main board. Using the Printer Options 5-43...
Page 168 There are two basic interface board designs, which differ with respect to how the frame ground (FG) wire is attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer, but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way.
Page 169 2. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the three screws provided. Interface Boards Using the Printer Options 5-45...
Page 170 4. If you have the #8148 or #8165 interface boards, set the interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual. If you have the #8143; see page 5-52. 5. Reattach the upper case as described in the section beginning on page 5-49. 5-46 Using the Printer Options...
Page 171 FG wire attached 1. Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shown below. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG (frame ground) wire to the main board. 2. Holding the interface board level, rotate it clockwise into position and attach it to the main board.
Page 172 4. If you have the #8148 or #8165 interface board, set the interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual. If you have the #8143, see page 5-52. 5. Reattach the upper case as described in the following section. 5-48 Using the Printer Options...
Page 173 CAUTION: Take care not to pinch the FG wire between the upper and lower cases. 2. Thread the control panel cable through the metal plate as shown below. 5-49 Using the Printer Options...
Page 174 3. Carefully insert the control panel cable into the connector labeled CN3 on the main board. 4. Close the upper case. Make sure you press down on the front of the case until it locks into place. 5-50 Using the Printer Options...
Page 175 5. Reattach the push feed tractor. 6. Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer’s built-in parallel interface. Two interface cables must not be connected at the same time.
Page 176: 8143 New Serial Interface Board
Handshaking timing When the vacant 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) indicating -that it cannot receive data. Once the vacant area for data in the buffer recovers to 528 bytes, the printer outputs an X-ON code or sets the DTR flag to (SPACE) indicating that it is ready to receive data.
Page 177: Chapter 6 Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer ........
Page 178: Cleaning The Printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year as follows: 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the paper guide or, if it is installed, the cut sheet feeder.
Page 179 Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your Epson dealer if you think lubrication is needed. Cleaning the Printer Maintenance 6-3...
Page 180: Replacing The Ribbon
Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint to read. Use only the #8750 standard ribbon cartridge for your printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover. 2. Open the paper tension unit cover.
Page 181 Let it cool before attempting to replace the ribbon. 3. To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. Maintenance 6-5...
Page 182 Replacing the Ribbon 5. To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon- tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. 6. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted.
Page 183 Replacing the Ribbon 7. Use a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, to guide the ribbon into place between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob. Be careful not to puncture the ribbon. 8. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly.
Page 184 Replacing the Ribbon 9. Close the paper tension unit cover. 10.Insert the hooks of the printer cover into the printer, then tilt the printer cover back into place. Maintenance...
Page 185: Transporting The Printer
1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Then remove any installed options, as well as the paper guide and printer cover. WARNING: Turn the printer off before unplugging the power cable from the AC outlet.
Page 186 Transporting the Printer 3. Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 4. Reattach the printer cover. Then, replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-10 Maintenance...
Page 187: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions..... ..I......Power Supply..
Page 188: Problems And Solutions
Problems and Solutions This chapter discusses problems you may encounter while operating your printer, and their likely solutions. If you are having difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first locate the problem in the table below and refer to the appropriate page for the solution.
Page 189: Power Supply
If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your Epson dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Refer to 1-15. The problem may lie with the electrical outlet.
Page 190: Printing
Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. Refer to 1-29. The interface cable may be loose. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. Refer to 1-26.
Page 191 Turn off the printer, check for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your Epson dealer. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it.
Page 192 Troubleshooting Solution The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. There is either too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught on something. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge.
Page 193 Refer to 3-19, 9-22. The wrong character table is selected. If your application program is capable of sending control codes, specify the Epson Extended Graphics character table using ESC t 1. Refer to 9-31. You can also select the graphics character table by changing a DIP switch setting.
Page 194 Refer to 3-23. The condensed mode may be set. Set the printer on line and press the CONDENSED button once or twice to cancel the mode. The beeper sounds twice to indicate that the condensed mode is canceled.
Page 195 Solution The software may not be properly installed for your printer. Use the program’s setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings and reset as needed. Your software may be overriding your SelecType setting. If your program allows you to change the printing style, software control will override the SelecType settings.
Page 196 In BASIC, enter either of the following statements: WIDTH LPRINT 255 WIDTH “LPT1:“, 255 If the printer still does not print properly. set the right margin to the maximum setting using ESC Q. A line feed signal is not being sent at the end of each line.
Page 197 Change the page length setting with DIP switch 2-1. Refer to 3-9. If your program allows you to send control codes to the printer, specify page size by sending ESC C or ESC C If this does not resolve the problem, check the page length set by your application software and adjust it if necessary.
Page 198: Problem Solution
DIP switch 2-3 to OFF. Refer to 3-10. The printer may be set for bidirectional printing. This can cause a slight misalignment of graphics characters. When precise printing of vertical lines is necessary, select the unidirectional print mode by sending ESC U or ESC <...
Page 199 If the printer still does not print, try the self test described in Chapter 1. If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software or the cable. If the self test does not work, contact your Epson dealer. Printing Troubleshooting...
Page 200: Paper Handling
Troubleshooting Solution You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on line (ON LINE light is on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line; then feed the paper. After feeding the paper, press the ON LINE button again to set the printer on line.
Page 201 Use only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Multi-part forms cannot be used with this printer’s single-sheet feeding system. Refer to 2-25, 8-4. The paper guide may not be attached, or it may not be in the correct position. When printing on single sheets, use the paper guide in its upright position.
Page 202 Troubleshooting Solution You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on line (ON LINE light on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line, then try feeding paper. After feeding paper, press the ON LINE button again to set the printer on line.
Page 203 Problem Solution The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Refer to 2-7. The paper may be caught on the edge guides. When using continuous paper, make sure that the paper guide is installed over the paper and that the edge guides are positioned at the center of the paper’s width.
Page 204 The paper dimensions may exceed the specified limits. Use only paper sizes that are within the specified range. Your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms consisting of 1 original and 2 copies. Refer to 2-25, 8-4. Skip over perforation may be interfering with your application program settings.
Page 205 Your program may not be sending a form feed command to the printer. At the end of your program or the page, send a form feed (FF). If you are using BASIC, be sure to add a semicolon (;) after the FF code to prevent...
Page 206 Paper Handling Problem Continuous paper does not feed properly (continued). W h e n t h e L O A D / E J E C T b u t t o n is pressed to eject the paper, the paper does not filly eject or it jams.
Page 207 Problem Even with the paper release lever set correctly to the single sheet position, the single sheet and continuous paper feed together and jam. W h e n t h e L O A D / E J E C T b u t t o n is pressed to load continuous paper,...
Page 208: Options
Troubleshooting 7-22 Solution You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on line. Always put the printer off line before feeding paper. Paper feeds automatically when the cut sheet feeder receives a print command from the computer (only while the printer is on line).
Page 209 Problem Solution The cut sheet feeder may be out of paper. Load more paper in the cut sheet feeder’s bin. Refer to 5-7. The paper release lever may be forward to the continuous paper position. Push the lever back to the single sheet position. Refer to 5-3.
Page 210 Options Problem Using the cut sheet feeder (continued). Two or more sheets feed at the same time. The paper feed is crooked. Troubleshooting 7-24 Solution You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut sheet feeder’s bin. Remove some of the sheets.
Page 211 The page length setting may be wrong. Run a self test in CSF mode. The printer will automatically measure the paper loaded and set the correct page length.
Page 212 Troubleshooting 7-26 Solution The printer may be on line. Before using the control panel buttons to feed paper, always put the printer off line (ON LINE light is out.) Something may be obstructing the paper feed.
Page 213 Problem Several lines of space occur in the printout. Skip over perforation is set, but does not work. Skip over perforation is set, but the skip has shifted from the perforation, or the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip.
Page 214 Options Problem Using the pull tractor with the push tractor (continued). W h e n t h e p r i n t i n g ends, the paper feeds abruptly, and as it resumes printing, the paper feeds backward and comes off the pull tractor sprockets.
Page 215 Solution You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on line (ON LINE light is on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line; then feed the paper. After feeding the paper, press the ON LINE button again to set the printer on line.
Page 216 Options Problem Using the roll paper holder (continued). Troubleshooting 7 - 3 0 Solution The position of the roll paper may be wrong. The roll should be oriented so that paper feeds from the bottom. Refer to 5-33. The paper may be caught on the edge guides.
Page 217 Problem Using an optional interface, the printer does not operate properly. The printer does not print or the printout not what you expected. Solution The interface board may be loose or not properly connected. Check that the interface board is correctly inserted into the connector on the main board.
Page 218: Chapter 8 Technical Specifications
Chapter 8 Technical Specification Printer Specifications..Printing... Paper ... Mechanical..Electrical ... Environment..Interface Specifications... Pin assignments for the parallel interface..8-9 Interface timing..Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions..Option Specifications..Single-bin cut sheet feeder..
Page 219: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: Quality High-speed draft Normal draft Printing direction Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Character sizes 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 1 12 cpi E-cii condensed 1 Technical Specification 9-pin impact dot matrix...
Page 220: Paper
Epson NLQ Sans 96 standard ASCII character set (including italic characters) 13 international character sets (including italic characters) Epson Extended Graphics character set Width and length 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1”) Width: 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3”) Length: 101 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0”)
Page 221 Printer Specifications area: Printable (0.12 more (0.35") 13 mm or more (both sides) when the (0.15”) 9.5") or more (left side) and when the Technical Specification Single sheet or more (0.33") or more 13.5 (0.53") Continuous paper width paper is used.
Page 222 60 mm (2.36") or more Envelope --II, Technical Specification 8-5 Printer Specifications -3 mm (0.12”) or more 8 . 5 m m ( 0 . 3 3 ” ) t7r more m m ( 0 . 8 7 ” )
Page 223 Printer Specifications Paper weight: Paper thickness: Copy capacity: 24 lb paper printing is only available at normal temperature. Label with a pressure sensitive paper jointed by dotted or pasting and its total thickness is less than or equal to 0.3 mm (0.0118") can be printed out under the condition of 5°C to...
Page 224: Mechanical
Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Electrical Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: Insulation resistance: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters For all components excluding print head:...
Page 225: Environment
Printer Specifications Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Environment Temperature: Humidity: Shock: Vibration: Operation angle: Technical Specification 120 V model can withstand 1.00 kV rms applied for one minute. 220/240 V model can withstand 1.25 kV rms applied for one minute.
Page 226: Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with an 8-bit parallel interface. For specifications on optional interfaces, refer to their manuals. Pin assignments for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table.
Page 227 Interface Specifications 8-10 Technical Specification...
Page 228: Interface Timing
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 level of the BUSY signal is LOW.
Page 229: Printing Enabled/Disabled Signals And Control Conditions
DC1 or DC3. While printing is disabled, character data is being received and acknowledged so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing. Technical Specification...
Page 230: Option Specifications
Bin capacity: Stacker capacity: MCBF: Environmental condition: 444 mm (W) x 434 mm (D) x 423 mm (H) (mounted on the printer) Approx. 1.1 kg Single sheet: (Total thickness should not exceed 15 mm) Single sheet: 100,000 cycles Temperature...
Page 231 Option Specifications Paper: Storage condition of paper: Printable area: 8.5 mm (0.33") or more 3 mm (O.12")- or more Technical Specification 8-14 Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: Temperature: Humidity: 1 3 . 5 m m (0.53") or more 182 to 216 mm (7.17 to 8.50”) 257 to 364 mm (10.12 to 14.30”)
Page 232: Initialization
Initialization There are two ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to the default settings) through the hardware and one through the software. These are described in the following table: Hardware initialization Software initialization Default settings The table below shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized.
Page 233 Initialization Also, the data buffer is cleared when the printer is initialized by turning on the power or by an INIT signal. Note: The user-defined character set is not cleared when the printer is initialized with the software command (ESC @).
Page 234: Chapter 9 Command Summary
Commands in Numerical Order ..........9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic..Printer operation..Data control..
Page 235: Using The Command Summary
‘number references that direct you to full explanations of the commands. The second part of this chapter lists and describes each command separately; the commands are divided into the following subjects: Printer operation Data control Vertical motion Horizontal motion Overall printing style...
Page 236: Command Summary
See the Control key chart on page 9-4 for information on using The simplest type of command consists of a single character to be sent to the printer. For instance, to print in condensed mode the code format is: ASCII code:...
Page 237: Control Key Chart
Using the Command Summary For example, in BASIC you can select the draft mode with either of these statements: LPRINT CHR$(27);"x";CHR$(0) $(27);"x";"0" LPRINT Control key chart Some application programs use control key codes for decimal values The table below gives you the proper values. The O-27.
Page 238: Commands In Numerical Order
Tab Vertically..Form Feed ... Carriage Return ... Select Double-wide Mode (one line) ... Select Condensed Mode ... 9-24 Select Printer..Cancel Condensed Mode ... 9-24 Deselect Printer ... Cancel Double-wide Mode (one line) ... Cancel Line ...
Page 239: Commands In Numerical Order
Copy ROM to RAM ... 9-33 Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) ... 9 - 9 Reassign Graphics Mode..9-36 Initialize Printer..9-8 Set n/72-inch Line Spacing ... 9-16 Set Vertical Tabs..9-17 Set Page Length in Lines..9-13 Set page length in Inches..
Page 240 Hex. Description Dec. ASCII ESC P ESC Q ESC R ESC S 0 ESC S 1 ESC T ESC U ESC W ESC Y ESC Z ESC cL ESC a ESC b ESC e ESC f ESC k ESC 1 ESC s ESC t ESC x...
Page 241: Commands Arranged By Topic
Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Return the printer to the selected state if it has been deselected by the printer deselect code (DC3). Does not select the printer if it has been switched to off line by pressing the ON LINE button.
Page 242 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Puts the printer into the deselected state until select printer code (DC1) is received. The printer cannot be reselected with the ON LINE button. ESC s Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: The following values can be used for n.
Page 243 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal Comments: Disables paper out detection. When disabled, the printer does not stop printing even when it runs out of paper. Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Enables paper out detection.
Page 244 The ON/OFF status of cut sheet feeder mode can also be selected by DIP switch 2-2. Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Sounds the printer’s beeper. Turn Cut Sheet Feeder Mode On/Off Command Summary or 4 is used for Beeper 9-11...
Page 245: Data Control
Commands Arranged by Topic Data control Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 0 D Comments: Prints the data in the buffer and returns the print position to the left margin. A line feed may be added if DIP switch 2-4 is ON or the AUTO FEED XT line on the parallel interface is held LOW.
Page 246: Vertical Motion
Vertical motion Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 0 C Comments: Prints the data in the print buffer and advances the paper to the top of the next form according to the current page length. ESC C Format: ASCII code:...
Page 247 For example, with the standard settings for line spacing (1/6-inch), and page length (66 lines), ESC N 6 cause the LX-810 to print 60 lines and then skip 6. DIP switch 2-3 performs the same function.
Page 248 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 0 A Comments: When this commands is received, the data in the print buffer is printed and the paper advances one line in the current line spacing.
Page 249 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC 2 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Sets the line spacing to 1/6 of an inch for subsequent line feed commands. The “2” is the character two and not ASCII code 2. This is the default at power on.
Page 250 ESC I Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Advances the paper n/216 of an inch. The value of n must be from 0-255. this command produces an immediate line feed but does not affect subsequent line spacing and does not produce a carriage return.
Page 251 Commands Arranged by Topic ESC b Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Functions the same as ESC B, except that the variable c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be between 0-7. Therefore, up to eight sets of vertical tabs can be set. The channels are selected by ESC /.
Page 252: Horizontal Motion
Horizontal motion ESC 1 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Sets the left margin to n columns in the current pitch. This command clears previous tab settings and all previous characters in the print line.
Page 253 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Prints out data in the print buffer, then moves the print position one space to the left. Backspacing can be performed up to, but not beyond, the left margin setting. The BS code is also ignored if ESC a2, or a3 has been sent.
Page 254 ESC f Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Prints spaces or line feeds without carriage returns. When s spaces will be inserted up to a maximum of 127. If n is set to 1, s line feed will be performed.
Page 255: Overall Printing Style
Commands Arranged by Topic Overall printing style ESC x ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: The following values can be used for n: Selects the draft mode. 1: Selects the Near Letter Quality (NLQ) mode. ESC k ASCII code: Decimal:...
Page 256: Print Size And Character Width
ESC ! Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : Comments: Select any valid combination of the following modes: cpi, condensed, emphasized, double-strike, double-wide, italic, and underlined. For details on how to set n, see the section on selecting type styles with Master Select in Chapter 4.
Page 257 Commands Arranged by Topic Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Prints characters at about 60 percent of their normal width. For example, the condensed 10 cpi mode has 17 characters per inch. NLQ mode cannot be condensed, and NLQ will override condensed.
Page 258 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Double-wide mode doubles the width of all characters. This mode is cancelled by a carriage return or DC4. ESC SO Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Duplicates the SO command.
Page 259: Print Enhancement
Commands Arranged by Topic ESC W Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: The mode is turned ON. The mode is turned OFF. Double-wide mode doubles the width of all characters.
Page 260 ESC G Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Makes text bolder by printing each line twice, with the second printing slightly below the first. In high-speed draft and NLQ, the mode is not available, but is not cancelled.
Page 261 Comments: Causes characters from the italic character set to be printed. This command is valid even if the Epson Extended Graphics character set has been selected by ESC t or the DIP switch 1-3, but character graphics cannot be italicized.
Page 262 ESC 5 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Cancels the mode selected by ESC 4 or ESC !. ESC - Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: The following values can be used for n: 1: Mode is turned ON.
Page 263: Word Processing
Commands Arranged by Topic Word processing ESC a Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: The following values can be used for n: Selects left justification. 1: Selects centering. 2: Selects right justification.
Page 264: Character Tables
H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Selects the character table used by codes 128-255. Selecting Epson Extended Graphics does not disable italic printing. Italic printing can still be selected by ESC 4. The following values can be used for n: 0: Selects italics.
Page 265 ESC 6 Format: ASCII code: Decimal: Hexadecimal: Comments: Enables the printing of codes 128 through 159 (decimal) as characters, not control codes. This allows the use of these characters for user-defined characters. See the Appendix for characters printed. ESC 7 Format: ASCII code: Decimal:...
Page 266 ESC & Format: ESC & ASCII code: Decimal: 27 38 Hexadecimal: Comments: This command allows characters to be redefined in the NLQ mode. The variables n1 and n2 must be between through 3F hex). ESC : Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: This code copies the characters in the ROM into RAM so that...
Page 267 Graphics See Chapter 4 for sample graphics programs. Also see the table under ESC * for graphics modes. ESC K Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Turns on eight-pin single-density graphics mode. The total number of columns = n1 + (n2 X 256) ESC L Format:...
Page 268 ESC Z Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Turns on eight-pin quadruple-density graphics mode (24 dots per inch). The total number of columns = n1 + ESC * Format: ASCII code: Decimal:...
Page 269 ESC ? Format: ASCII code: Decimal: H e x a d e c i m a l : 1 B Comments: Changes one graphics mode to another. The variable s is a character (K, L, or Z), which is reassigned to a mode n (0-6). ESC A Format: ASCII code:...
Page 270 Appendix Character Tables ... Italic character table ... Epson Extended Graphics character table ... A-3 A p p e n d i x A - l...
Page 271 Hex.
Page 273 Character Tables Note: Characters in the shaded areas can not be printed unless the ESC command is sent to the printer. Until then, the shaded area contains the same control codes found in the range of 0 to 31 and 127.
Page 274: Bidirectional Printing
A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is enabled using a DIP switch, the printer automatically feeds the paper one line after receiving a carriage return (CR) code. baud rate A measure of the speed of data transmission.
Page 275 A collection of letters, numbers, and symbols that provides you with the characters used in a particular language. character table A portion of the printer’s standard ASCII character set that can be used for either graphic symbols or italic characters. See also Extended Graphics character table characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the size of text characters.
Page 276 A value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. DIP switches Small switches in the printer that control various printer functions and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP stands for Dual In-line Package. Glossary GL-3...
Page 277 Epson Extended Graphics character table The Epson Extended Graphics character table contains international accented characters, Greek characters, and character graphics for printing lines, corners, and shaded areas.
Page 278 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications software for personal computers. font A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
Page 279 The printer, like a computer, has a memory. When you print a file from a computer, the contents of the file are transferred quickly from the computer’s memory to the printer’s memory. The printer then prints information from its own memory at a much slower rate.
Page 280 0 and 255 can be expressed by an eight-bit decimal number. on line When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the computer connected to it. paper-out sensor...
Page 281: Print Quality
Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a buffer and as a place for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off. reset To completely reset the printer settings to their initial default status using the ESC @ command.
Page 282 A character spacing with 10 characters per inch, sometimes called pica pitch. This is often the standard or default spacing. tractor The part of the printer that feeds continuous paper through the printer by gripping holes along the paper’s edge. also micro-adjustment...
Page 283 Printing in one direction only. Allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. Often used for printing graphics. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters. GL-10 Glossary...
Page 284 A - 2 - 3 setting with DIP switch, 3-7, 3-26 setting with software commands, 9-31 Choosing a place for the printer, 1 - 4 - 6 Choosing from a menu, 1 - 2 9 - 3 0 Cleaning the printer, 6-2-3...
Page 285 2-13, 5-25 with roll paper, 5-34 Electrical specifications, 8-7-8 Elite. See Emphasized printing, 4-5, 9-26 Envelopes, 2-27-28, 8-3, 8-5 Epson Extended Graphics character table, A-3 setting with DIP switch, 3-7, 3-25-26 setting with software command, 9-31 Escape code (ESC).
Page 286 Foreign language characters. See International characters FORM FEED button, 3-3 Graphics, 4-9-20 command, 9-34-36 Graphics character table. See Epson Extended Graphics character table Guide mark, 1-18, 2-3 Hexadecimal (hex) dump. See D a t a d u m p High-speed draft, 1-22, 3-8,...
Page 287 Micro-adjustment, 3-5, 3-12-14 Moving the printer, 6-9-10 Multi-part forms, 2-25, 8-6 Near Letter Quality (NLQ), 1-23,3-19 -21,4-2 -3 NLQ button, 3-4, 3-19 -21 NLQ ROMAN, 3-4, 3-19 -21 NLQ SANS SERIF, 3-4, 3-19 -21 Normal draft, 1-21, 3-8, 3-20-21 ON LINE,...
Page 288 SelecType, 3-4, 3-19-22 Self test, 1-15-25, 3-5 in cut sheet feeder mode, 5 - 9 - 1 1 Setting up the printer, 1-2 -30 Shape of zero, 3-7, 3-8 Short tear-off, 3-15 -18 adjusting, 3-17 -18 Single-bin cut sheet feeder. See...
Page 289 Transporting the printer, 6-9 -10 Troubleshooting, 7-2 -31 Typestyles, character fonts, 3-20 -21, 4-2 -3 character spacing, 4-3 selecting with Master Select, 4-7 -8 special effects and emphasis, 4-5 -6 Underlining, 4-6, 9-29 Unidirectional printing, 8-2, 9-9 -10 Unpacking, 1-2 -3...
Page 290: Quick Reference
® EPSON L X - 8 1 0 Quick Reference...
Page 291 Chapter 9. Variables are not included in this quick reference due to their complexity. For those codes that contain variables, such as ESC Q n for setting the right margin, see Chapter 9. Printer Operation Hex. ASCII Dec.
Page 292 Horizontal Motion Overall Printing Style ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC x ESC k ESC ! Print size and Character Width Print Enhancement Word Processing ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC a Description Select Near Letter Quality or Draft Select NLQ Font Master Select Description NLQ Justification 9-22...
Page 293 Character Tables Hex. ASCII Dec. ESC t ESC R ESC 6 ESC 7 User-defined Charactera Description Select Character Tables Selects an International Character Set Enable Printable Characters Enable Upper Control Codes 9-31 9-31 9-32 9-32...
Page 294: Dip Switch Settings
DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2...
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Epson LX-810 User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics

Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Technical Specification

Chapter 9 Command Summary

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