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Epson P980A User Manual (227 pages)
EPSON user guide 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer FX-880 & FX-1180
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Epson
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Printer
| Size: 3.88 MB
Table of Contents
Printer Parts
2
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
3
Table of Contents
6
Getting to Know Your Printer
12
Features
13
Available Paper Paths
14
Printing on Continuous Paper
14
Printing on Single Sheets
17
Options
18
Ribbon Cartridges
18
Important Safety Instructions
19
Print Head Caution Symbol
20
ENERGY STAR Compliance
21
For United Kingdom Users
21
Use of Options
21
Safety Information
21
How to Use Your Manuals
22
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
23
Setting up the Printer
24
Chapter 1
25
Unpacking the Printer
25
Choosing a Place for the Printer
26
Positioning the Continuous Paper Supply
27
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
28
Plugging in the Printer
33
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
34
Installing the Printer Driver on Your PC
36
For Windows 95 or NT 4.0
36
For Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5X
39
Optional Printer Drivers for DOS Program Users
41
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software
43
About Your Printer Software
43
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 95
44
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
44
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Start Menu
45
Printer Driver Settings Overview
46
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 3.1
49
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
49
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Control Panel
50
Printer Driver Settings Overview
51
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
52
Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 4.0
52
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Start Menu
54
Printer Driver Settings Overview
54
Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5X
57
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
57
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Control Panel
59
Printer Driver Settings Overview
60
Using the EPSON Remote! Utility
62
Installing EPSON Remote
62
Accessing EPSON Remote
62
Chapter 3 Printing on Continuous Paper
65
Setting the Paper Release Lever
65
Printing on Continuous Paper
65
Setting the Paper Thickness Lever
66
Loading Multi-Part Forms
67
Loading Continuous Paper with Labels
67
Removing Continuous Paper with Labels
68
Using the Tractor in the Front Push Position
69
Installing the Tractor in the Front Push Position
69
Loading Paper with the Front Push Tractor
71
Removing the Printed Document from the Front Push Tractor
75
Removing the Tractor from the Front Push Position
76
Using the Tractor in the Rear Push Position
76
Installing the Tractor in the Rear Push Position
77
Loading Paper with the Rear Push Tractor
78
Removing the Printed Document from the Rear Push Tractor
81
Removing the Tractor from the Rear Push Position
82
Using the Tractor in the Pull Position
83
Installing the Tractor in the Pull Position
83
Loading Paper with the Pull Tractor
86
Removing the Paper from the Pull Tractor
91
Removing the Tractor from the Pull Position
91
Using Two Tractors in a Push/Pull Combination
93
Switching between Printing on Continuous Paper and Single Sheets
96
Switching to Printing on Single Sheets
96
Switching to Printing on Continuous Paper
97
Adjusting the Top-Of-Form Position
98
Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge
100
Using the Tear Off/Bin Button
100
Advancing Paper to the Tear-Off Position Automatically
101
Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
101
Printing on Continuous Paper
101
Chapter 4 Printing on Single Sheets
105
Available Paper Types
105
Using the Paper Guide
105
Installing the Paper Guide
106
Loading Paper in the Paper Guide
107
Loading Envelopes
109
Chapter 5 Changing Printer Settings from the Printer's Control Panel
111
Selecting a Built-In Font
111
Making Default Settings
112
Understanding Default Settings
112
Skip over Perforation
113
Character Table
117
Changing Default Settings
118
Chapter 6 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2
120
About the EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility
121
Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2
121
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 2
122
Status Monitor Overview
123
EPSON Status Monitor 2 Window
123
Printer Menu
124
Printer Status Window
128
Using the Background Monitoring Feature
129
Setting Monitoring Preferences
129
Using the Background Monitoring Icon
131
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
133
Using the Error Indicators
133
Problems and Solutions
134
Power Supply Problems
134
Paper Loading or Feeding Problems
135
Wrong Top-Of-Form Position
138
Wrong Tear-Off Position
139
Printing or Printout Quality Problems
140
Clearing Paper Jams
144
Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout
145
Printing a Self Test
146
Printing a Hex Dump
148
Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer with Options
151
Paper Handling Options
151
Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders
153
Installing an Optional Cut-Sheet Feeder
153
Loading Paper in the Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
155
Loading Paper in the High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder
159
Assembling the Double-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder
162
Selecting Your Paper Path (bin 1 or bin 2
163
Using an Optional Front Sheet or Front Paper Guide
164
Installing the Front Sheet or Front Paper Guide
165
Loading Paper in the Front Sheet or Front Paper Guide
167
Using the Roll Paper Holder
169
Assembling the Roll Paper Holder
169
Installing the Roll Paper Holder
170
Loading Roll Paper
171
Removing Roll Paper
174
Installing an Interface Card
174
Using a Serial Interface Card (C82305 or 82306 )
176
Using a Serial Interface Card (C82305 or 82306
176
Selecting a Baud Rate
176
Handshake Timing
176
Error Handling
176
Appendix B Cleaning and Transporting the Printer
178
Cleaning the Printer
179
Transporting the Printer
180
Appendix C Specifications
182
Printer Specifications
183
Mechanical
183
Electrical
185
Environmental
186
Paper
186
Printable Area
190
Safety Approvals
192
CE Marking
192
Command Lists
193
EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
193
Barcode Commands
194
Barcode Data
195
IBM 2380/2381 Plus Emulation Control Codes
197
Character Tables
198
International Character Sets for the Italic Table
207
Appendix D Customer Support Information
209
Contacting Customer Support
209
For United States and Canada Users
209
Automated Telephone Services
210
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users
211
Enquiry Desk
211
Customer Support
211
Faxon EPSON
212
Eptec - Bulletin Board Service for Latest Drivers and Utilities
212
World Wide Web
212
For Australian Users
213
Epson Faxback
213
EPSON Bulletin Board System
213
Internet URL Http://Www.epson.com.au
213
Your Dealer
213
EPSON Helpdesk
214
For Singapore Users
214
For Hong Kong Users
214
Internet Home Page
215
Electronic Bulletin Board System
215
Technical Support Hotline
215
For Philippines Users
215
Glossary
216
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