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Epson LX-1170 User Manual

Epson LX-1170 User Manual

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Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Tear Off (Font) lights**
Flash when continuous paper is in
the tear-off position; otherwise, the
lights indicate the selected font.
Tear Off (Font) button**
Advances continuous paper
to the tear-off position.
Feeds continuous paper
backward from the tear-off
position to the top-of-form
position.
*Micro Adjust mode
When you hold down the Pause button for three seconds, the
printer enters the micro adjust mode. In this mode, you can press
D
the LF/FF
and Load/Eject
or tear-off position. See Chapter 2, "Using the Printer."
**Font select
In the Micro Adjust mode, you can select the font to use for
printing by pressing the Tear Off button. The Tear Off lights turn
on, off or flash to indicate the selected font.
LF/FF button
Feeds paper line by line
when pressed and
released.
Ejects a single sheet or
advances continuous
paper to the next
top-of-form position
when held down.
Load/Eject button
Loads a single sheet of paper.
Ejects a single sheet of paper
if a sheet is loaded.
Loads continuous paper from
the standby position.
Feeds continuous paper
backwards to the standby
position.
U
buttons to adjust the top-of-form
Paper Out light
On when no paper is
loaded in the selected
paper source or when
paper is not loaded
correctly.
Flashes when paper has
not been fully ejected or a
paper jam has occurred.
Pause button
Stops printing
temporarily, and resume
printing when pressed
again. When pressed fo
three seconds, turns on
the Micro Adjust mode*.
To turn off, press again.
Pause light
On when the printer is
paused.
Flashes when the printe
is in the Micro Adjust
mode*.
Flashes when the print
head has overheated.

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  • Page 1: Control Panel Buttons And Lights

    Control Panel Buttons and Lights LF/FF button Paper Out light Tear Off (Font) lights** Feeds paper line by line On when no paper is Flash when continuous paper is in when pressed and loaded in the selected the tear-off position; otherwise, the released.
  • Page 2 CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Control Panel Buttons and Lights Getting to Know Your Printer Warnings, Cautions, and Notes......2 Important Safety Instructions .
  • Page 4 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel ....... . . 2-2 Selecting a built-in font.

  • Page 5: Switching Between The Cut-Sheet Feeder

    Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) ... . 3-15 Installing EPSON Remote! ......3-15 Accessing EPSON Remote! .

  • Page 6: With The Color Upgrade Kit Installed, The Printer

    Command Lists......... A-18 EPSON ESC/P control codes......A-18 IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation control codes.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Printer

    Status Monitor 3 utility lets you check the status of your printer quickly and easily. Note: The illustrations in this manual are from LX-300+. LX-1170 is wider than LX-300+. However, the explanations are the same. Getting to Know Your Printer...

  • Page 8: 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. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer.
  • Page 9 Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating.

  • Page 10: Print Head Caution Symbol

    ® NERGY ompliance ® As an NERGY partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® The International NERGY Office Equipment Program is...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Printer

    Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer........1-2 Choosing a place for the printer.

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer Besides the items shown in the illustration below, the printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM and a Notice Sheet. Check that everything has been included in the package. printer paper supports paper-feed knob power cord...

  • Page 13: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials. Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future.

  • Page 14: Assembling The Printer

    Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug. If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 20 kg.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Paper Supports

    1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printer’s side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. 2. Push firmly on the paper-feed knob until it fits against the printer case. Attaching the paper supports You should install the paper supports before you begin using the printer.

  • Page 16: Installing Or Replacing The Ribbon Cartridge

    2. Hold one of the paper supports and push the tips into the notches on the edge guide. 3. Repeat step 2 for the other paper support. Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 17 2. For LX-1170 users, remove the paper tension unit by squeezing the tension unit’s lock tabs gently and pull the tension unit away from the printer.
  • Page 18 4. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier to install. 5. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots.
  • Page 19 7. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. 8. For LX-1170 users, reinstall the paper tension unit. 9. Reinstall and close the printer cover. When printing becomes faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 20: Plugging In The Printer

    Plugging in the printer Follow these steps to plug in the printer: 1. Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It is off when the side of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet.

  • Page 21: Running The Self Test

    For LX-300+: You should use paper at least 210mm wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. For LX-1170: You should use paper at least 376mm wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen.
  • Page 22 2. While holding down the LF/FF button, turn on the printer. 3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 23 4. Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the sheet automatically and begins printing the self test. 5. To stop printing temporarily, press the PAUSE button. 6. To end the self test, make sure the printer is not printing. Press LF/FF to eject the sheet;...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer includes both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and an EIA-232D serial interface. Before you begin, place the printer upright, as shown below. (This makes it easier to connect the cable.) Connect your computer to the desired interface as described below.
  • Page 25 2. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printer’s parallel interface port. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. Note: If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector located to the right of the parallel interface port.

  • Page 26: Using The Serial Interface

    Using the serial interface You need a serial cable that has a DB-25 male connector on the printer side to use the serial interface. Follow these steps to connect the printer to the computer using the serial interface: 1. Turn off both the computer and the printer. 2.
  • Page 27 Note: If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector located to the right of the serial interface port. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s serial interface port and then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector.

  • Page 28: Installing The Printer Software

    DOS, see “For DOS programs” on page 1-22. Note: Printer software for Windows 3.1 and NT 3.5x is only provided for LX-300+. If you need to use LX-1170 on those operating systems, contact your dealer. 1-18 Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 29: Installing The Software In Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000

    In the dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility button and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are using the floppy disk version of the EPSON software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation.

  • Page 30: Or Nt 4.0

    Installation time varies depending on your computer. When you install the printer driver on Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0, the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility will also be installed. For information on launching and using the software, see Chapter 3, “Using the Printer Software.”...
  • Page 31 If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information. 1. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM shipped with your printer in the CD-ROM drive. Note: If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can make a floppy disk version from which to install the printer software.

  • Page 32: For Dos Programs

    Choose the EPSON LX-300+/LX-1170 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program. If the list in your application does not include the LX-300+/LX-1170 printer, choose the first available printer from this list.
  • Page 33 For LX-1170 FX-1180 FX-100+ FX-1170 FX-100 FX-1050 Any FX printer FX-1000 EPSON printer FX-105 Draft printer Note: If your application does not list a suitable alternative, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available. 1-23 Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel ........2-2 Selecting a built-in font .

  • Page 35: Using The Control Panel

    Using the Control Panel You can control simple printer operations—such as line feeding, form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selecting fonts— with the buttons on the control panel. The control panel lights show the printer’s status. For information on the buttons and the lights on the control panel, see “Control Panel Buttons and Lights”...

  • Page 36: About Your Printer's Default Settings

    None, Odd, Even, Ignore Data length 8 bit, 7 bit * The options available vary depending on the country of purchase. ** These settings take effect only when IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation is selected. Using the Printer...
  • Page 37 IBM character table** Table 2, Table 1 * The options available vary depending on the country of purchase. ** These settings take effect only when IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation is selected. Using the Printer...
  • Page 38 Page length for tractor This setting allows you to set the page length (in inches) for continuous paper. Skip over perforation This feature is available only when continuous paper is selected. When you select On, the printer provides a one-inch (25.4 mm) margin between the last line printed on one page and the first line printed on the next page.
  • Page 39 Software When you select EPSON ESC/P, the printer operates in the EPSON EPSON ESC/P mode. When you select IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170), the printer emulates an IBM printer.
  • Page 40 Auto I/F (interface) wait time This setting takes effect only when I/F (interface) mode is set to Auto. This setting determines how long the printer waits when it no longer receives data from an interface before it checks whether a print job is being sent through the other interface. You can specify 10 seconds or 30 seconds for the auto interface wait time.
  • Page 41 Auto CR (carriage return) This setting is available only in the IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation mode. When auto carriage return is on, each line feed (LF) code or ESC J code is accompanied by a carriage return code. This moves the print position to the beginning of the next line.

  • Page 42: Changing Default Settings

    IBM character table This setting is available only in IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation mode. When you select table 1, hex codes 80H to 90H of the character tables are used for the control codes. When you select table 2, hex codes 80H to 90H are used for characters.

  • Page 43: Printing On Continuous Paper

    5. Press down the Tear Off (Font) button. The printer prints the Default Setting mode instructions (three or four pages) in the language you selected. The printed instructions list the default settings you can change, describe how to change them, and show you how the control panel lights help you make settings.

  • Page 44: Printing With The Push Tractor

    Are you printing on labels, multipart forms, or other documents that require a precise print position? Use the tractor as a pull tractor. See “Printing with the pull tractor” on page 2-16 for instructions. For specifications on the type of continuous paper you can use, see “Paper”...
  • Page 45 2. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 3. Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0. Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
  • Page 46 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place.
  • Page 47 5. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting its notches over the printer’s mounting posts as shown below. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of the printer until you feel it click.

  • Page 48: Removing A Printed Document From The Push Tractor

    Removing a printed document from the push tractor Follow these steps to remove the printed document: 1. Press the Tear Off (Font) button. Make sure the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing. (This indicates that your paper is at the current tear-off position.) 2.

  • Page 49: Switching Back To Single Sheets

    When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and starts printing. To feed continuous paper to the standby position where you can remove the paper, press the Load/Eject button. Then open the sprocket covers of the tractor and remove the paper. Caution: Always tear off your printed document before you press the Load/Eject button.
  • Page 50 Caution: Use the paper-feed knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. When using the pull tractor, set the Auto tear off feature in the Default Setting mode to Off;...
  • Page 51 2. Squeeze the tractor’s lock tabs gently on both sides, and then rotate the tractor up to pull it away from the printer. 3. Move the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below. When you push the tractor onto the posts, you should feel the notches snap into place.
  • Page 52 4. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 5. Insert the paper into the bottom paper slot or into the rear paper slot as shown below, and pull it up. Position the paper using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0.
  • Page 53 6. Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match the position of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Top-Of-Form Position

    8. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide. Hold it horizontally and fit its notches over the printer’s mounting posts. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you feel it click. 9.
  • Page 55 The top margin setting made in some application software overrides the top-of-form position setting you make with the Micro Adjust feature. If necessary, adjust the top-of-form position in your software. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. If necessary, load paper as described in this chapter. 3.

  • Page 56: Advancing The Paper To The Tear-Off Edge

    When the paper reaches the default top-of-form position, the printer also beeps and stops moving the paper briefly. You can use the default position as a reference point when adjusting the top-of-form position. To adjust the top-of-form position for continuous paper loaded on the pull tractor, see the following example: First mark a point 2.5 mm above the paper’s perforation;...

  • Page 57: Using The Tear Off Button

    As described below, you can use the tear-off feature in two ways: manually, by pressing the printer’s Tear Off button, or automatically, by turning on the auto tear-off mode. Caution: Never use the tear-off feature (as described below) to feed continuous paper with labels backwards;...
  • Page 58 Follow these steps to adjust the tear-off position: Caution: Never use the paper-feed knob to adjust the tear-off position; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the tear-off position. Note: Your tear-off position setting remains in effect until you change it, even if you turn off the printer.

  • Page 59: Printing On Single Sheets

    Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position. If you try to adjust the tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. After you set the tear-off position, press the Pause button to exit the Micro Adjust mode.

  • Page 60: Loading Single Sheets

    Loading single sheets You load single sheets as shown in “Running the Self Test” on page 1-11. For normal use, turn on the printer without pressing any other buttons. When the printer receives data, it begins to print. Caution: Use the paper-feed knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams and only when the printer is off.
  • Page 61 Follow these steps to adjust the paper thickness setting: 1. Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. 2.

  • Page 62: Multipart Forms

    Multipart forms You can use continuous or single-sheet carbonless multipart forms of up to five parts (one original plus four copies). Before you print on the forms, set the paper thickness lever as described in the previous section. The following tips will help you get good results: Use only continuous multipart forms that are joined by spot gluing or side-crimping.

  • Page 63: Envelopes

    Load labels the same way as you would load ordinary continuous paper. See “Printing with the pull tractor” on page 2-16 for loading instructions. Because labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions. Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area.

  • Page 64: Installing And Using Options

    Installing and Using Options Cut-sheet feeder The optional single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806372 for LX-300+/C806392 for LX-1170) handles up to 50 sheets of standard bond paper (90 g/m²) without reloading. Follow these steps to install the cut-sheet feeder: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and open the paper guide cover.
  • Page 65 4. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and press on the latch levers. Fit the notches in the cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the printer. Releasing the latch levers locks the cut-sheet feeder in place. latch lever 2-32 Using the Printer...
  • Page 66 5. Slide the left edge guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right edge guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the edge guides. 6. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the edge guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.
  • Page 67 7. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack. Caution: Do not use envelopes, multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the cut-sheet feeder. 8.

  • Page 68: Pull Tractor Unit

    Pull tractor unit An additional pull tractor (C800302 for LX-300+/ C800341 for LX-1170) is available as an option. You can improve the performance of continuous paper handling by using two tractors at the same time. This is especially useful with continuous pre-printed forms and multipart forms.
  • Page 69 You should feel the notches snap into place. For LX-1170 users: grasp the pull tractor with both hands. Push down the tractor onto the mounting slot at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below.
  • Page 70 4. Load continuous paper on the sprocket units of the push-tractor. (See “Printing on Continuous Paper” on page 2-10.) 5. Turn on the printer. Hold down the LF/FF button to feed paper in one page. 6. Release the sprocket lock levers of the pull tractor and adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper.

  • Page 71: Roll Paper Holder

    Roll paper holder The optional roll paper holder (#8310) allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. This option is not available in all countries. Follow these steps to install and use the roll paper holder: 1.
  • Page 72 4. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the paper roll. 5. Set the shaft and paper roll onto the roll paper holder. Orient the roll so that paper feeds from the bottom of the roll. Then turn on the printer.

  • Page 73: Color Upgrade Kit (Lx-300+ Only)

    Color upgrade kit (LX-300+ only) The optional color upgrade kit (C832082) includes a color ribbon cartridge and a motor unit. Follow these steps to install the kit: 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover. Slide the connector cover on the printer and pull it out as shown below. 2.
  • Page 74 3. Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer. 4. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer; then slide the plastic part on the color ribbon to the center of the cartridge. 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
  • Page 75 6. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place; it should not be twisted or creased. 8.

  • Page 76: Print Server

    If the top or bottom edge of the characters in the self test are a different color from the rest, adjust the ribbon angle. Check the characters printed in red. If the top edge is blue, move the color ribbon adjustment lever forwards. If the bottom edge is yellow, move the lever backwards.
  • Page 77 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) ... . 3-15 Installing EPSON Remote! ......3-15 Accessing EPSON Remote! .

  • Page 78: Using The Printer Driver With Windows Me, 98, And 95

    3-4. Note: The screen shots in the following section are from LX-300+. For LX-1170 users, substitute LX-1170 for the model name in the screen shots. The instructions are the same. While many Windows applications override the settings made with the printer driver, some do not, so you must verify that the printer driver settings match your requirements.
  • Page 79 1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Properties window appears, and you see the Paper, Graphics, and Device Options menu.

  • Page 80: Changing The Printer Driver Settings

    Changing the printer driver settings Your printer driver has four menus: Paper, Graphics, Device Options, and Utility. For an overview of the available settings, see “Printer Driver Settings Overview” on page 3-11. You can also view online help by right-clicking items in the driver and selecting What’s this?.

  • Page 81: Accessing The Printer Driver

    Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications Follow these steps to access the printer driver from a Windows application: Note: The steps in this procedure provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application.

  • Page 82: Using The Printer Driver With Windows 2000 And Nt 4.0

    To check and change printer driver settings, see “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 3-8. Note: The screen shots in the next section are from LX-300+. For LX-1170 users, substitute LX-1170 for the model name in the screen shots. The instructions are the same.
  • Page 83 Note: The steps in this procedure provide general guidelines on accessing the printer driver. How you access the printer driver may differ depending on your application. See your application manual for details. The screen shots in the following section are from the Windows NT 4.0 operating system.

  • Page 84: Changing The Printer Driver Settings

    3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing the printer driver settings” below to change the settings. Note: To access the printer driver from the Start menu, click Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printer Window.

  • Page 85: Using The Printer Driver With Windows Nt 3.5X

    Once you have checked your printer driver settings and changed them if necessary, you are ready to print. Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5x Printer software for Windows NT 3.5x is only provided for LX-300+. You can access the printer driver from your Windows applications or from the Control Panel.

  • Page 86: Changing The Printer Driver Settings

    1. Select Print Setup or Print from the File menu of your application software. The Print or Print Setup dialog box appears. 2. Make sure that your printer is selected and then click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The screen displays the Document Properties dialog box, which contains the Form and Orientation printer driver settings.

  • Page 87: Printer Driver Settings Overview

    Printer Driver Settings Overview The following tables show the Windows printer driver settings. Note that not every setting is available in all versions of Windows. The printer settings are shown below. Settings Explanations Paper size Select the size of the paper you want to use. If you do not see your paper size, use the scroll bar to scroll through the list.

  • Page 88: About The Epson Status Monitor 3 Utility

    “Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3” on page 3-13. About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility that comes with your printer is available for Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4.0. It allows you to monitor your printer’s status, alerts you when printer errors...

  • Page 89: Setting Up Epson Status Monitor 3

    If you install the driver using Add Printer in the Printers folder, or using the “Point and Print” method, EPSON Status Monitor 3 may not function properly. If you want to use EPSON Status Monitor 3, reinstall the driver as described in Chapter 1, “Setting Up the Printer.”...

  • Page 90: Accessing Epson Status Monitor 3

    To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to the Utility menu and follow the instruction. Open the Utility menu, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 icon. To find out how to open the Utility menu, See “Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95” on page 3-2 or “Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and...

  • Page 91: Using The Epson Remote! Utility (Lx-300+ Only)

    “D” with the appropriate letter.) Then press Enter. 3. Select your printer’s name in the Printer Model window and then press Enter. C:\EPUTIL appears as the default directory. 4. Press Enter again. The EPSON Remote! utility is copied to the C:\EPUTIL directory. 3-15...

  • Page 92: Accessing Epson Remote

    To access the EPSON Remote! utility, type C:\PRNSET at the DOS prompt and press Enter. Then follow the on-screen instructions to use this utility. You can also access the EPSON Remote! utility by typing C:\PANEL at the DOS prompt and then pressing Enter.
  • Page 93 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators ....... . 4-2 Problems and Solutions .

  • Page 94: Using The Error Indicators

    Using the Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using the lights on the control panel. If your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use the following table to diagnose and fix the problem. If you cannot fix your problem using this table, go to the next section.
  • Page 95 Panel light Beep Problem state pattern Solution Paper Out ••• Continuous paper is not fed back to the standby Pause position. Tear off the printed document at the perforation; then press the Load/Eject button. The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. Press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.

  • Page 96: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See “Running the Self Test” on page 1-11. If the self test works properly the problem probably lies in the computer, the application software, or the interface cable.

  • Page 97: Printing

    The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again. The voltage ratings of the printer and electrical outlet may not match. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet.

  • Page 98: The Print Is Faint Or Uneven

    The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds five times, and the printer stops abruptly. The paper or ribbon may be jammed. Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam or other problems. The printer may have overheated. Let the printer cool. Then try to print again.

  • Page 99: Dots Are Missing In Printed Characters Or Graphics

    Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced. Dots are missing in random positions. Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose.

  • Page 100: The Print Position Is Not What You Expected

    The print position is not what you expected Printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page. Your application software settings may be incorrect. Check the margin or top-of-form position setting in your application software.

  • Page 101: Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. The paper was not fed correctly or is of the wrong type. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Make sure you’re using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications under “Printer Specifications”...
  • Page 102 Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Make sure that the paper supply is not obstructed. Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter of the printer.

  • Page 103: Options

    Options When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly The paper does not feed. The cut-sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer. Reinstall it as described under “Cut-sheet feeder” on page 2-31. Make sure the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-sheet position.

  • Page 104: Switching Between The Cut-Sheet Feeder And The Push Tractor Does Not Work Properly

    One page of printing has spread to two pages. Your application software settings may be incorrect. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in your application software are correct. Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly The desired paper type does not load.

  • Page 105: With The Color Upgrade Kit Installed, The Printer Does Not Operate Properly (Lx-300+ Only)

    With the color upgrade kit installed, the printer does not operate properly (LX-300+ only) The lights on the control panel do not go on. Did you install the motor in the color upgrade kit? Follow the instructions under “Color upgrade kit (LX-300+ only)” on page 2-40. The desired color or certain characters are not printed.
  • Page 106 Command Lists ......... A-18 EPSON ESC/P control codes ......A-18 IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation control codes .

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Printer

    Be careful not to get water onto the printer mechanism or electronic components. Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray the inside of the printer with lubricants; unsuitable lubricants can damage the printer mechanism. Contact an EPSON dealer if you think lubrication is needed.

  • Page 108: Transporting The Printer

    Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer for some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials. Follow these steps to repack the printer in its original packing materials: Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 109: Printer Specifications

    Line spacing: 1/6-inch or programmable in 1/216-inch increments Printable columns: LX-300+: 80 columns (at 10 cpi) LX-1170: 136 columns (at 10 cpi) Resolution: 240 144 dpi maximum Paper feed methods: Friction (top paper entry) Push tractor (rear paper entry) Pull tractor (bottom or rear paper entry)
  • Page 110 (for LX-300+): Width 366 mm Depth 275 mm Weight approx. 4.4 kg Dimensions and Height 163.5 mm weight (for LX-1170): Width 546 mm Depth 275 mm Weight approx. 6.3 kg Black ribbon Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) (for LX-300+): Black ribbon life...

  • Page 111: Electronic

    Black ribbon Black ribbon cartridge (#8755) (for LX-1170): Black ribbon life 3 million characters (Draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character) Color ribbon Color ribbon cartridge (S015073) (LX-300+ only): Color ribbon life black 1 million characters cyan 0.7 million characters magenta 0.7 million characters yellow 0.5 million characters...
  • Page 112 Character tables: One Italic and 35 graphical character tables: Italic table, PC 437 (US, Standard Europe), PC 850 (Multilingual), PC 860 (Portuguese), PC 861 (Icelandic), PC 865 (Nordic), PC 863 (French-Canadian), BRASCII, Abicomp, ISO Latin 1, Roman 8, PC 858, ISO 8859-15 PC 437 Greek, PC 852 (Eastern Europe), PC 853 (Turkish), PC 855 (Cyrillic),...

  • Page 113: Electrical

    Electrical Input voltage range 198 to 264 V Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current 0.3 A (maximum 1.4 A depending on the character type) Power consumption Approx. 23 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
  • Page 114 For LX-300+ Single sheets (standard): paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Paper guide: 100 to 257 mm Cut-sheet feeder: 182 to 216 mm Length Paper guide: 100 to 364 mm Cut-sheet feeder: 257 to 356 mm Thickness Paper guide: 0.065 to 0.14 mm Cut-sheet feeder: 0.07 to 0.14 mm...
  • Page 115 Envelopes: paper guide entry Size No. 6: 165 92 mm No. 10: 241 105 mm Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm Weight 45 to 90 g/m² Continuous paper (standard and multipart): rear and bottom entry Width 101.6 to 254.0 mm Length (one page) 101.6 to 558.8 mm Copies 1 original + up to 4 copies...
  • Page 116 Labels: bottom entry Label size 23.8 63.5 mm 2.5 mm corner radius, minimum Backing sheet width 101.6 to 254 mm Backing sheet length 101.6 to 558.8 mm (one page) Backing sheet thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm Total thickness 0.16 to 0.19 mm Label weight 64 g/m²...
  • Page 117 For LX-1170 Single sheets (standard): paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Paper guide: 148 to 420mm Cut-sheet feeder: 182 to 420mm Length Paper guide: 100 to 364mm Cut-sheet feeder: 210 to 364 mm Thickness Paper guide: 0.065 to 0.14 mm Cut-sheet feeder: 0.07 to 0.14 mm...
  • Page 118 Envelopes: paper guide entry Size No. 6: 165 92 mm No. 10: 241 105 mm Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm Weight 45 to 90 g/m² Continuous paper (standard and multipart): rear and bottom entry Width 101.6 to 406.4 mm Length (one page) 101.6 to 558.8 mm Copies 1 original + up to 4 copies...

  • Page 119: Printable Area

    Roll paper: rear entry with optional roll paper holder Width 216 mm Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm Weight 52 to 82 g/m² Printable area Single sheets and envelopes: printable printable area area For LX-300+ The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm. The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm each.
  • Page 120 For LX-1170 The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm. The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm each. The maximum paper width is 420mm and the maximum printable width is 345.44mm. For single sheets wider than 364.0mm, the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper.
  • Page 121 For LX-1170 The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 4.2 mm each. The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm each. The maximum paper width is 406.4 mm and the maximum printable width is 345.44 mm.

  • Page 122: Paper Alignment

    Paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0.” Standards and approvals European model: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 A-17...

  • Page 123: Command Lists

    Command Lists Your printer supports the EPSON ESC/P control codes and IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation control codes listed below. EPSON ESC/P control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics.

  • Page 124: Ibm 2380 Plus (For Lx-300+)/ Ibm 2381 Plus (For Lx-1170) Emulation Control Codes

    This printer emulates the IBM Proprinter using the commands below. For detailed information, see the IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) reference manual. General operation: NUL, DC3, ESC j, BEL, CAN, DC1, ESC Q, ESC [ K, ESC U,...

  • Page 125: Contacting Customer Support

    ESC [f, ESC [p Download: ESC = (only Draft mode) Contacting Customer Support If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance.
  • Page 126 Names and versions of the software applications you normally use with your product A-21...

  • Page 127: Index

    Envelopes – printing 2-30 2-31 specifications A-10 A-13 Baud rate 2-7 EPSON Remote! utility 3-15 Bidirectional (Bi-d) printing EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility 1-20 See Print direction – 3-12 3-15 Built-in font – Error indication 4-2 list A-6 –...
  • Page 128 1-18 1-23 – Pull tractor unit 2-35 2-37 – Roll paper holder 2-38 2-39 Remote! utility See EPSON Remote! utility Packet mode 2-7 Removing Page length for tractor 2-5 printed document from Panel – push tractor 2-15 2-16 See Control panel –...
  • Page 129 A-11 A-12 A-14 paper alignment A-17 – printable area A-14 A-16 standards and approvals A-17 Status Monitor 3 utility See EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility – Tear-off 2-23 2-26 – adjusting 2-24 2-26 automatically 2-24 button 2-24 Technical support A-20...

  • Page 130: Printer Parts

    Printer Parts paper supports edge guides paper guide cover paper guide printer cover paper-release lever paper-feed knob control panel ribbon cartridge paper thickness lever serial interface paper tension unit parallel interface tractor power switch power cord...

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