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Epson LX-300+ User Manual (154 pages)

9-Pin Dot matrix Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
2
Declaration of Conformity
5
Table of Contents
7
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder
9
Getting to Know Your Printer

11
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  11
- Important Safety Instructions
  12
- ENERGY STAR ® Compliance
  14
- For United Kingdom Users
  14
  - Use of Options
    14
  - Safety Information
    15
  - Setting up the Printer
    17
- Print Head Caution Symbol
  14
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

18
Chapter 2 Using the Printer

42
- Using the Control Panel
  42
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    42
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  43
  - Changing Default Settings
    49
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  50
- Printing on Single Sheets
  67
  - Loading Single Sheets
    68
- Printing on Special Paper
  68
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    68
  - Multipart Forms
    70
  - Labels
    70
  - Envelopes
    72
- Installing and Using Options
  73
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    73
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    77
  - Roll Paper Holder
    80
  - Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
    82
  - Print Server
    86
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

88
Using the Printer Software

98
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  99
  - Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
    99
  - Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
    101
- Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ Only)
  102
  - Installing EPSON Remote
    102
  - Accessing EPSON Remote
    102
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

104
Appendix A

118
- Cleaning the Printer
  118
- Transporting the Printer
  119
- Printer Specifications
  120
  - Mechanical
    120
  - Electronic
    122
  - Electrical
    124
  - Environmental
    124
  - Paper
    124
  - Printable Area
    131
  - Paper Alignment
    136
  - Standards and Approvals
    136
- Command Lists
  137
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    137
  - IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
    138
- Contacting Customer Support
  139
  - For Users in North America
    140
  - For Users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
    141
  - For Users in Australia
    142
  - For Users in Singapore
    144
  - For Users in Hong Kong
    144
  - For Users in Malaysia
    145
  - For Users in India
    146
  - For Users in the Philippines
    147
  - Printer Parts
    152

Epson LX-300+ User Manual (138 pages)

Epson User's Guide 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LX-300+

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 2 MB

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
2
Table of Contents
4
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder and the Push
6
Getting to Know Your Printer

8
- Important Safety Instructions
  9
- Print Head Caution Symbol
  10
- ENERGY STAR Compliance
  11
- For United Kingdom Users
  11
  - Use of Options
    11
  - Safety Information
    11
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  12
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

15
Chapter 2 Using the Printer

35
- Using the Control Panel
  35
  - Lights and Buttons
    35
  - Selecting Fonts
    37
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  38
- Printing on Single Sheets
  53
  - Loading Single Sheets
    53
- Printing on Special Paper
  54
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    54
  - Multipart Forms
    55
  - Labels
    56
  - Envelopes
    57
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  58
  - Continuous Paper
    59
  - Skip over Perforation
    59
  - Changing Default Settings
    63
- Installing and Using Options
  65
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    65
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    68
  - Roll Paper Holder
    70
  - Color Upgrade Kit
    72
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

77
- Using the Printer Driver with Windows 95 and 98
  77
Using the Printer Software

83
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

99
Appendix

109
- Cleaning the Printer
  109
- Transporting the Printer
  110
- Printer Specifications
  111
  - Mechanical
    111
  - Electrical
    113
  - Environmental
    113
  - Paper
    114
  - Printable Area
    117
  - Paper Alignment
    119
  - Safety Approvals
    120
  - CE Marking
    120
- Command Lists
  121
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    121
  - Barcode Data
    123
  - IBM 2380 Plus Emulation Control Codes
    125
- Contacting Customer Support
  126
  - Automated Telephone Services
    127
  - Electronic Support Services
    127
- For North American Users
  127
- For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users
  128
  - Faxon EPSON
    129
  - Epson Faxback
    131
- For Australian Users
  131
- For Singapore Users
  132
- For Hong Kong Users
  133
- For Philippines Users
  134
- Printer Parts
  138

Epson LX-300+ User Manual (144 pages)

9-pin

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Declaration of Conformity
3
Table of Contents
4
Features
8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
8
Important Safety Instructions
9
ENERGY STAR ® Compliance
11
For United Kingdom Users
11
- Use of Options
  11
- Safety Information
  12
Hot Parts Caution Symbol
11
Chapter 1 Using the Printer

13
- Using the Control Panel
  13
  - Control Panel Buttons and Lights
    14
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    15
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  16
  - Continuous Paper
    18
  - Skip over Perforation
    18
  - Changing Default Settings
    22
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  24
- Printing on Single Sheets
  40
  - Loading Single Sheets
    40
- Printing on Special Paper
  42
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    43
  - Multipart Forms
    44
  - Labels
    45
  - Envelopes
    46
- Installing and Using Options
  47
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    47
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    51
  - Roll Paper Holder
    54
  - Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
    56
  - Print Server
    60
- Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
  61
  - Genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridge
    61
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software

66
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

85
- Using the Error Indicators
  85
- Troubleshooting
  86
- Problems and Solutions
  87
  - Power Supply
    88
  - Printing
    88
  - Troubleshooting
    88
  - Paper Handling
    93
  - Options
    97
- Printing a Self Test
  100
Appendix

103
- Cleaning the Printer
  103
- Transporting the Printer
  104
- Printer Parts
  106
- Printer Specifications
  107
  - Mechanical
    107
  - Electronic
    110
  - Electrical
    112
  - Environmental
    112
  - Paper
    112
  - Printable Area
    118
  - Paper Alignment
    121
  - Standards and Approvals
    121
- Command Lists
  122
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    122
    
    IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emu
    122
    
    Character Handling
    123
  - IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
    124
- Contacting Customer Support
  126
  - For Users in North America
    127
  - For Users in the Middle East
    129
  - For Users in Scandinavia
    130
  - For Users in South Africa
    131
  - For Users in Australia
    132
  - For Users in Singapore
    134
  - For Users in Thailand
    134
- For Users in Indonesia
  135
- For Users in Hong Kong
  136
- For Users in Malaysia
  137
- For Users in India
  138
- For Users in the Philippines
  140

Epson LX-300+ Service Manual (129 pages)

9-pin Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Service Manual
1
About this Manual
4
Manual Configuration
4
Symbols Used in this Manual
4
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

8
Features

9
Specifications

10
- Printing Specification
  10
- Paper Feeding
  14
- Electrical Specification
  16
- Environmental Condition
  16
- Reliability
  16
- Ribbon Cartridge
  16
- Safety Approvals
  17
- CE Marking
  17
- Printable Area
  18
Interface Specifications

21
Operation

26
- Control Panel
  26
  - Switches
    26
  - Led
    27
  - Buzzer
    27
- Functions
  28
  - Usual Operation
    28
  - Operation at Power-On
    28
  - Default Setting
    28
  - Bi-D. Adjustment
    29
- Errors
  30
Control Codes

31
- Esc/P2
  31
- IBM 2390 Plus Emulation
  32
- Bi-Directional Commands
  33
  - Reply Printer Status
    35
  - Packet Commands
    36
Initialization

37
Paper Specifications

38
Physical Specifications

41
- Physical Specifications for LX-300
  41
- Physical Specifications for LX-1170
  42
Accessories

43
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

44
Overview

45
Printer Mechanism

46
- Printhead
  47
  - Buzzer Function
    47
- Carriage Mechanism
  48
  - High Speed Skip Method
    50
- Ribbon Mechanism
  50
  - Ink Ribbon Shifting Mechanism
    50
  - Color Ribbon Driving Mechanism (Option)
    50
- Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
  52
- Paper Feed Mechanism
  53
  - Page Length Measurement
    54
- Release Mechanism
  55
- Other Special Functions
  55
  - Energy Saving Mode
    55
  - Quiet Mode
    55
Electrical Circuit Operating Principles

56
- MAIN Board Electric Circuit
  56
- C294PSB / C294PSE Board
  58
  - Electric Circuit
    58
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

61
Overview

61
- Troubleshooting
  62
  - Initialization Check
    62
  - Check Performance by Self-Check Function
    62
    
    Indicator LED
    62
  - Identify Problems from Symptoms
    63
  - Unit and Parts Check
    66
    
    Printhead Check
    66
    
    Motor Check
    67
    
    Sensor Check
    67
    
    Printhead Driver Check
    68
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

69
Overview

70
- Precautions
  70
- Tools
  70
- Service Checks after Repair
  72
Disassembly and Assembly

73
- Printhead Removal
  74
- Upper Housing Removal
  75
- Printer Mechanism Removal
  76
- Board Assembly and Panel Removal
  78
- C294MAIN/MAIN-B Board Assembly Removal
  78
- C294 Power Supply Board Assembly Removal
  79
- Printer Mechanism Disassembly
  80
  - CR Motor Assembly Removal
    81
  - Platen Removal
    81
  - Carriage Unit Removal
    82
  - Ribbon Feed Mechanism Removal
    84
  - RPE Sensor Removal
    84
  - BPE Sensor Removal
    84
  - HP Sensor Removal
    85
  - PG Sensor Removal
    85
  - Release Lever Position Sensor Removal
    85
  - PF Motor Assembly Removal
    86
  - Paper Feed Mechanism Disassembly
    87
  - Paper Guide Removal
    88
Chapter 5 Adjustment

90
Overview

91
- Platen Gap Adjustment
  91
- Bi-D Adjustment
  92
Chapter 6 Maintenance

99
- Cleaning
  99
- Lubrication
  99
Chapter 7 Appendix

103
Connector Summary

104
- Major Component Unit
  104
- Pin Assignments
  104
EEPROM Address Map

107
Component Layout

111
Exploded Diagrams

115
Parts List

119
Electric Circuit Schematics

124

EPSON LX-300+ User Manual (130 pages)

9-pin dot matrix printer

Brand: EPSON | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Control Panel Buttons and Lights
1
Table of Contents
3
Installing the Software in Windows Me
3
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder
5
With the Color Upgrade Kit Installed, the Printer
6
Getting to Know Your Printer

7
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

12
Chapter 2 Using the Printer

35
- Using the Control Panel
  35
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    35
- About Your Printer's Default Settings
  36
  - Changing Default Settings
    42
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  43
- Printing on Single Sheets
  59
  - Loading Single Sheets
    60
- Printing on Special Paper
  60
  - Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
    60
  - Multipart Forms
    62
  - Labels
    62
  - Envelopes
    63
- Installing and Using Options
  64
  - Cut-Sheet Feeder
    64
  - Pull Tractor Unit
    68
  - Roll Paper Holder
    71
  - Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
    73
  - Print Server
    76
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

78
Using the Printer Software

87
- About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
  88
  - Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
    89
  - Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
    90
- Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ Only)
  91
  - Installing EPSON Remote
    91
  - Accessing EPSON Remote
    92
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

94
Appendix A

107
- Cleaning the Printer
  107
- Transporting the Printer
  108
- Printer Specifications
  109
  - Mechanical
    109
  - Electronic
    111
  - Electrical
    113
  - Environmental
    113
  - Paper
    113
  - Printable Area
    119
  - Paper Alignment
    122
  - Standards and Approvals
    122
- Command Lists
  123
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    123
  - IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
    124
- Contacting Customer Support
  125
Index

127
Printer Parts

130

Epson LX-300+ Service Manual (106 pages)

9-pin Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 5 MB

Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Product Description

8
- Features
  
  9
- Printing Specification
  
  10
  - Paper Feeding
    13
  - Electrical Specification
    14
  - Environmental Condition
    14
  - Reliability
    14
  - Ribbon Cartridge
    14
  - Safety Approvals
    15
  - CE Marking
    15
  - Acoustic Noise
    15
  - Printable Area
    16
- Interface Specifications
  
  19
- Operation
  
  24
  - Control Panel
    24
    
    Switches
    24
    
    Buzzer
    25
    
    Led
    25
  - Functions
    26
    
    Default Setting
    26
    
    Operation at Power-On
    26
    
    Usual Operation
    26
    
    Bi-D. Adjustment
    28
  - Errors
    28
- Control Codes
  
  29
  - Esc/P2
    29
  - IBM 2390 Plus Emulation
    30
  - Bi-Directional Commands
    31
    
    Reply Printer Status
    33
    
    Packet Commands
    34
- Initialization
  
  35
- Paper Specifications
  
  36
- Physical Specifications
  
  39
- Accessories
  
  40
Chapter 2 Operating Principles

41
- Overview
  
  42
- Printer Mechanism (M-3M10)
  
  43
  - Printhead
    44
    
    Buzzer Function
    44
  - Carriage Mechanism
    45
    
    High Speed Skip Method
    47
  - Ribbon Mechanism
    47
    
    Color Ribbon Driving Mechanism (Option)
    47
    
    Ink Ribbon Shifting Mechanism
    47
  - Platen Gap Adjustment Mechanism
    49
  - Paper Feed Mechanism
    50
    
    Page Length Measurement
    51
  - Release Mechanism
    52
  - Other Special Functions
    52
    
    Energy Saving Mode
    52
    
    Quiet Mode
    52
- Electric Circuit Operating Principles
  
  53
  - MAIN Board (Control Board) Electric Circuit
    53
  - C294PSB / C294PSE Board
    54
    
    Electric Circuit
    54
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

56
- Overview
  
  56
  - Troubleshooting
    57
    
    Check Performance by Self-Check Function
    57
    
    Indicator LED
    57
    
    Initialization Check
    57
    
    Identify Problems from Symptoms
    58
    
    Printhead Check
    61
    
    Unit and Parts Check
    61
    
    Motor Check
    62
    
    Sensor Check
    62
    
    Printhead Driver Check
    63
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

64
- Overview
  
  65
  - Precautions
    65
  - Tools
    65
  - Service Checks after Repair
    66
- Disassembly and Assembly
  
  67
  - Printhead Removal
    68
  - Upper Housing Removal
    69
  - Printer Mechanism Removal
    70
  - Board Assembly and Panel Removal
    71
  - C294MAIN Board Assembly Removal
    71
  - P/S Board Assembly Removal
    72
  - Printer Mechanism Disassembly
    73
    
    CR Motor Assembly Removal
    73
    
    Platen Removal
    74
    
    Carriage Unit Removal
    75
    
    Ribbon Feed Mechanism Removal
    76
    
    BPE Sensor Removal
    77
    
    HP Sensor Removal
    77
    
    RPE Sensor Removal
    77
    
    PG Sensor Removal
    78
    
    Release Lever Position Sensor Removal
    78
    
    Paper Feed Mechanism Disassembly
    79
    
    PF Motor Assembly Removal
    79
    
    Paper Guide Removal
    81
Chapter 5 Adjustment

82
- Overview
  
  83
  - Platen Gap Adjustment
    83
  - Bi-D Adjustment
    84
Chapter 6 Maintenance

89
- Maintenance
  89
  - Cleaning
    89
  - Lubrication
    89
Chapter 7 Appendix

93
- Connector Summary
  
  94
- Parts List
  
  97
- Exploded Diagrams
  
  100
- Component Layout
  
  102
- Circuit Schematics
  
  103

Epson LX-300+ Reference Manual (129 pages)

9-pin Dot Matrix Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 1 MB

Reference Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
About this Manual
6
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  7
Safety Instructions
7
Chapter 1 Paper Handling

11
- Printing on Continuous Paper
  11
- Printing on Single Sheets
  26
- Printing on Special Paper
  29
  - Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever
    29
  - Multipart Forms
    30
  - Labels
    31
  - Envelopes
    32
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software

33
Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel

63
- Control Panel Buttons and Lights
  63
  - Selecting a Built-In Font
    65
- Changing the Default Settings
  67
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

74
- Cleaning the Printer
  74
- Transporting the Printer
  75
- Troubleshooting
  76
  - Using the Error Indicators
    77
  - Problems and Solutions
    79
  - Paper Handling
    84
  - Clearing a Paper Jam
    93
  - Printing a Self Test
    94
- Where to Get Help
  96
Chapter 5 Options and Consumables

98
- Cut-Sheet Feeder
  98
- Optional Tractor
  102
- Roll Paper Holder
  104
- Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
  105
Chapter 6 Product Information

109
- Printer Parts
  109
- Product Information
  110
- Specifications
  111
  - Mechanical
    111
  - Electronic
    113
  - Electrical
    115
  - Environmental
    115
  - Paper
    115
  - Printable Area
    119
  - Paper Alignment
    121
- Command Lists
  122
  - EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
    122
  - IBM 2380 Plus Emulation Control Codes
    123
- Standards and Approvals
  125
  - Safety Approvals
    125
  - CE Marking
    125
Index

126

Epson LX-300+ User Manual (50 pages)

9-pin Dot Matrix Printer

Brand: Epson | Category: Printer | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

5
- Options
  5
1 Setting up the Printer

7
2 Paper Handling

15
3 Using the Control Panel

33
4 Troubleshooting

39
- Using the Error Indicators
  39
- Clearing a Paper Jam
  41
- Printing a Self Test
  41
- Where to Get Help
  43
  - Purchase Supplies and Accessories
    43
5 Product Information

45
- Safety Information
  45
  - Hot Parts Caution Symbol
    45
  - Important Safety Instructions
    45
- FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users
  46
  - Warning
    47
  - For Canadian Users
    47
- Declaration of Conformity
  47
- Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty
  48

Epson LX-300+ Manual (23 pages)

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Table of Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

Using the Printer Software

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Table of Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

Using the Printer Software

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Appendix

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Using the Printer

Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Appendix

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Features

Specifications

Interface Specifications

Operation

Control Codes

Initialization

Paper Specifications

Physical Specifications

Accessories

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Overview

Printer Mechanism

Electrical Circuit Operating Principles

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Overview

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly

Overview

Disassembly and Assembly

Chapter 5 Adjustment

Overview

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Chapter 7 Appendix

Connector Summary

EEPROM Address Map

Component Layout

Exploded Diagrams

Parts List

Electric Circuit Schematics

Table of Contents

Getting to Know Your Printer

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software

Using the Printer Software

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Index

Printer Parts

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Description

Features

Printing Specification

Interface Specifications

Operation

Control Codes

Initialization

Paper Specifications

Physical Specifications

Accessories

Chapter 2 Operating Principles

Overview

Printer Mechanism (M-3M10)

Electric Circuit Operating Principles

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Overview

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly