Epson LX-1170- Manuals

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v Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Print Head Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

vi About Your Printer’s Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Printing with the push tractor . . . ....

vii About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) . . . . . . . ...

viii Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8Environ...

Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON ® LX-300+/LX-1170 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. Its features include: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide ...

2 Getting to Know Your Printer 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. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself. ❏ Do not ...

Getting to Know Your Printer 3 ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions...

4 Getting to Know Your Printer Print Head Caution Symbol This symbol is placed on the print head to indicate that the print head may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. E NERGY S TAR ® C ompliance As a...

Getting to Know Your Printer 5 Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance to the...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

1-2 Setting Up 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. Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-3 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...

1-4 Setting Up the Printer ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuati...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer This section provides you with information on how to get your printer up and running. See “Printer Parts” on the last page of this manual for the names of the individual printer parts. Installing the paper-feed knob The first step in assembling the...

1-6 Setting Up the Printer Attaching the paper supports You should install the paper supports before you begin using the printer. Follow these steps to attach the paper supports onto the printer: 1. Pull the paper guide backward. Raise it up, and then push it firmly until it fits in place. 2. Hold o...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-7 3. Hold another paper support and push the tips into the notches of the other side on the edge guide. 4. Hold another paper support and push the tips into the notches on the paper tension unit.

1-8 Setting Up the Printer 5. Repeat step 4 for the other paper support. 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 N side of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the print...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Follow these steps to install or replace the ribbon cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turn off. 2. Open the prin...

1-10 Setting Up the Printer 4. Make sure that the print head is in position at 10 cm (4 inches) from the left side. If it is not, turn on the printer, and then, turn off the printer. 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier ...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-11 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. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn ...

1-12 Setting Up the Printer 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. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first make sure the print head is in position at 10 cm (4 inches) f...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-13 c Caution: For LX-300+: You should use paper at least 210mm (8 1/4 inches) 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 (14.8 inches) wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print h...

1-14 Setting Up the Printer 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...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-15 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 compute...

1-16 Setting Up the Printer 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 lo...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-17 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. Pl...

1-18 Setting Up the Printer 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 conn...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the EPSON printer softwareCD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: ❏ Printer driverThe printer driver is the software th...

1-20 Setting Up the Printer Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0 Follow these steps to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0: Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 may require administrator privileges. If you have p...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-21 3. Click Install to start the printer software installation. 4. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the screen. 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 inst...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-23 For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application. Choose the EPSON LX-300+/LX-1170 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or i...

Using the Printer 2-1 2 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Selecting a built-in font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

2-2 Using the Printer 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 th...

Using the Printer 2-3 2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the Default Se...

Using the Printer 2-5 2 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 l...

2-6 Using the Printer Print direction You can select bidirectional printing ( Bi-D ) or unidirectional printing ( Uni-D ). Printing is normally bidirectional for faster printing; however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment, which is useful for printing graphics. S...

Using the Printer 2-7 2 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 i...

2-8 Using the Printer Character table You can select from among 13 to 35 standard character tables, depending on the country of purchase. See “Character tables” on page A-7 for more information on the tables. International character set for Italic table You can select among several international cha...

Using the Printer 2-9 2 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 table1, 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...

2-10 Using the Printer 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 p...

Using the Printer 2-11 2 ❏ 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...

2-12 Using the Printer 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 righ...

Using the Printer 2-13 2 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. Now the pape...

2-14 Using the Printer 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. 6. Turn on ...

Using the Printer 2-15 2 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. Open the pape...

2-16 Using the Printer 3. Close the paper guide cover. 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...

2-18 Using the Printer 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,...

Using the Printer 2-19 2 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 th...

2-20 Using the Printer 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....

Using the Printer 2-21 2 Note: Remove any remaining slack by gently pulling the paper from the rear or bottom. 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 towa...

Using the Printer 2-23 2 5. Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of-form position up on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of-form position down on the page. Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits,...

2-24 Using the Printer First mark a point 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) above the paper’s perforation; then position the paper so that the mark is even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inch) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 in...

Using the Printer 2-25 2 Using the Tear Off button After the printer finishes printing your document, check that the Tear Off (Font) lights are not flashing. Then press the Tear Off (Font) button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge. Note: If the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing, ...

Using the Printer 2-27 2 6. Tear off the printed pages. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. Printing on Single Sheets You can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide of the printer. For sp...

2-28 Using the Printer Loading single sheets You load single sheets as shown in “Running the Self Test” on page 1-12. For normal use, turn on the printer without pressing any other buttons. When the printer receives data, it begins to print. c Caution: Use the paper-feed knob on the right side of th...

Using the Printer 2-29 2 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. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness. 3. Close the printer cover. Paper...

2-30 Using the Printer 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 r...

Using the Printer 2-31 2 ❏ 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 su...

2-32 Using the Printer Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the paper guide. Keep the following tips in mind: ❏ Before loading an envelope, set the paper thickness lever to the proper position. See “Adjusting the paper-thickness lever” on page 2-28. ❏ To load an envelope, follow the s...

Using the Printer 2-33 2 Installing and Using Options Cut-sheet feeder The optional single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637 ✽ for LX-300+/C80639 ✽ for LX-1170) handles up to 50 sheets of standard bond paper (82 g/m² or 22 lb) without reloading. Follow these steps to install the cut-sheet feeder: 1. Make...

2-34 Using the Printer 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

Using the Printer 2-35 2 5. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. 6. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper guides...

Using the Printer 2-37 2 13. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark. Then slide the right edge guide to fit the size of paper you will use. Note: ❏ To remove the paper guide from the cut-sheet feeder, press both release tabs and pull out the paper guide. ❏ Make sure...

2-38 Using the Printer 3. For LX-300+ users: grasp the pull tractor with both hands. Move the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer until it fits in place as shown below. You should feel the notches snap into place. For LX-1170 users: grasp the pull tractor with both hands. ...

2-40 Using the Printer 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. Turn off the prin...

Using the Printer 2-41 2 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 pr...

2-42 Using the Printer Color upgrade kit (LX-300+ only) The optional color upgrade kit (C83208 ✽ ) 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 and paper tension unit. Slide the connector cover on the ...

Using the Printer 2-43 2 2. Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer, with the gear facing the center of the printer. Push it down firmly to fit the metal pins into the slots. 3. Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer. 4. Slide the print head to the middle...

Using the Printer 2-45 2 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 le...

2-46 Using the Printer Print server You can use this printer as a network printer by installing the EpsonNet 10/100 BASE TX Ext. Print Server (C82378 ✽ ) in the printer’s parallel interface port. See the Administrator’s Manual packaged with this option for instructions on installation and use.

Using the Printer Software 3-1 3 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95 . . . . . . . 3-2 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . ....

Using the Printer Software 3-3 3 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 ...

3-4 Using the Printer Software 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 ...

Using the Printer Software 3-5 3 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 diff...

3-8 Using the Printer Software 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 - Settigs - Printers to oprn the Printer Window. Right-...

Using the Printer Software 3-9 3 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 Wind...

3-10 Using the Printer Software 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 t...

Using the Printer Software 3-11 3 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 y...

3-12 Using the Printer Software The monitoring settings are shown below. EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility when you click this button. To monitor the printer, make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected. Monitoring Preferences Click this but...

Using the Printer Software 3-13 3 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 occur, and provides troublesh...

3-14 Using the Printer Software 2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 3. The following settings are available: Note: Click the Default button to revert all items to the default settings. Select Notification Displays the error item check box ON/OFF...

Using the Printer Software 3-15 3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 To access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility: ❏ Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on the taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to the Utility menu and follow the instruction. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then cli...

3-16 Using the Printer Software Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from your computer’s DOS prompt. Installing EPSON Remote! Follow these steps to install the EPSON Remote! utility: 1. Insert the printer...

Troubleshooting 4-1 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

4-2 Troubleshooting 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 ...

4-4 Troubleshooting 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 1-12. If the self test works properly the problem probably lies in the c...

Troubleshooting 4-5 4 Printing The printer does not print 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 you...

4-6 Troubleshooting 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 th...

Troubleshooting 4-7 4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics Printed characters are not what you expected 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. Eit...

4-8 Troubleshooting The print position is not what you expected Paper Handling Single sheets do not feed properly 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 mar...

Troubleshooting 4-9 4 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 p...

4-10 Troubleshooting 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 (3 feet) of the printer. Make sure the print...

Troubleshooting 4-11 4 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 2-33. Make sure the paper-release lever is pushed b...

4-12 Troubleshooting Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly One page of printing has spread to two pages. Your application software settings may be incorrect. Check that ...

A-1 A Appendix A Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A-2 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps to clean your printer: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optio...

A-3 A 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: w Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbo...

A-4 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi337 cps at 12 cpi Draft 225 cps at 10 cpi 270 cps at 12 cpi225 cps at 15 cpi Draft condensed 191 cps at 17 cpi225 cps at 20 cpi NLQ 56 cps at 10 cpi67 cps at 12 cpi56 cps ...

A-6 Electronic Black ribbon(for LX-300+): Black ribbon cartridge (#8750)Black ribbon life 4 million characters(Draft 10 cpi,14 dots/character) Black ribbon (for LX-1170): Black ribbon cartridge (#8755)Black ribbon life 3 million characters(Draft 10 cpi,14 dots/character) Color robbon(LX-300+ only): ...

A-8 Electrical Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper, envelopes, labels, and single-sheet multipart forms only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Input...

A-9 A ❏ Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. For LX-300+ Single sheets (standard): paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry Single-sheet multipart forms: paper guide entry Width Paper guide: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 inches) Cut-sheet feeder: 182 to 216 mm (7.2 t...

A-10 Envelopes: paper guide entry Continuous paper (standard and multipart): rear and bottom entry Size No. 6: 165 × 92 mm (6.5 × 3.6 inches) No. 10: 241 × 105 mm (9.5 × 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0205 inch) Weight 45 to 90 g/m² (12 to 24 lb) Width 101.6 to 254.0 mm (4.0 to 1...

A-11 A Labels: bottom entry Roll paper: rear entry with optional roll paper holder Label size 23.8 × 63.5 mm (15/16 × 2.5 inches) minimum2.5 mm (0.1 inch) corner radius, minimum Backing sheet width 101.6 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) Backing sheet length(one page) 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inc...

A-15 A Printable area Single sheets and envelopes: For LX-300+ A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) each.The maximum paper width is 257mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 203.2mm (13.6 inches).For single sheets wi...

A-20 Paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0.” Standards and approvals U. S. model: European model: Australian model: Safety UL1950CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BCSA C108.8 class B Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950...

A-21 A 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. Gener...

A-23 A Character handling: ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [T, ESC ^, ESC \ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: 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 informa...

A-24 For users in North America If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: To speak directly to a technical support representa...

A-25 A ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of the problem Note: For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. You can purchase ink cartridges, ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-...

A-26 Support Via Telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland. They can provide the following services: ❏ Technical information on installing, configuring, and operating your EPSON products ❏ ...

A-27 A Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! The site provides a download area for drivers, EPSON contact points, new product information and technical support (e-mail). EPSON Faxback service EPSON ...

A-28 For users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are availab...

A-29 A Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain product information and the latest versions of product drivers. You can log on to the following number for the BBS s...

A-30 Epson Trading Shah Alam Head Office For users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Products Enquiry, and Technical Query are available. Epson ...

A-31 A Epson India Regional Offices: For users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Mumbai Phone: 8261516-17Fax: 8257287Help Desk Phone: 8...

IN - 1 Index Numerics 0 slash, 2-6 A Adjusting paper-thickness lever, 2-28 to 2-29tear-off position, 2-25 to 2-27top-of-form position, 2-22 to 2-24 Auto CR (carriage return), 2-8Auto I/F (interface) wait time, 2-7Auto line feed, 2-5Auto tear-off, 2-5 B Baud rate, 2-7Bidirectional (Bi-d) printing. Se...

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

iii DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FC...

v Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Print Head Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

vi About Your Printer’s Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Printing with the push tractor . . . ....

vii About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) . . . . . . . ...

viii Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8Environ...

Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON ® LX-300+/LX-1170 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. Its features include: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide ...

2 Getting to Know Your Printer 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. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself. ❏ Do not ...

Getting to Know Your Printer 3 ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions...

4 Getting to Know Your Printer Print Head Caution Symbol This symbol is placed on the print head to indicate that the print head may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. E NERGY S TAR ® C ompliance As a...

Getting to Know Your Printer 5 Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance to the...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

1-2 Setting Up 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. Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-3 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...

1-4 Setting Up the Printer ❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuati...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Assembling the Printer This section provides you with information on how to get your printer up and running. See “Printer Parts” on the last page of this manual for the names of the individual printer parts. Installing the paper-feed knob The first step in assembling the...

1-6 Setting Up the Printer Attaching the paper supports You should install the paper supports before you begin using the printer. Follow these steps to attach the paper supports onto the printer: 1. Pull the paper guide backward. Raise it up, and then push it firmly until it fits in place. 2. Hold o...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-7 3. Hold another paper support and push the tips into the notches of the other side on the edge guide. 4. Hold another paper support and push the tips into the notches on the paper tension unit.

1-8 Setting Up the Printer 5. Repeat step 4 for the other paper support. 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 N side of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the print...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Follow these steps to install or replace the ribbon cartridge: 1. Make sure the printer is turn off. 2. Open the prin...

1-10 Setting Up the Printer 4. Make sure that the print head is in position at 10 cm (4 inches) from the left side. If it is not, turn on the printer, and then, turn off the printer. 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack from the ribbon so it is easier ...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-11 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. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn ...

1-12 Setting Up the Printer 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. To remove the old ribbon cartridge, first make sure the print head is in position at 10 cm (4 inches) f...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-13 c Caution: For LX-300+: You should use paper at least 210mm (8 1/4 inches) 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 (14.8 inches) wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print h...

1-14 Setting Up the Printer 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...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-15 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 compute...

1-16 Setting Up the Printer 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 lo...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-17 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. Pl...

1-18 Setting Up the Printer 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 conn...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-19 Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included on the EPSON printer softwareCD-ROM shipped with your printer. Your printer software includes: ❏ Printer driverThe printer driver is the software th...

1-20 Setting Up the Printer Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0 Follow these steps to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0: Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4.0 may require administrator privileges. If you have p...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-21 3. Click Install to start the printer software installation. 4. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions on the screen. 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 inst...

1 Setting Up the Printer 1-23 For DOS programs To control the printer from DOS application programs, you need to select the printer you are using or another available printer from the printer list of your application. Choose the EPSON LX-300+/LX-1170 printer at the appropriate step in the setup or i...

Using the Printer 2-1 2 Chapter 2 Using the Printer Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Selecting a built-in font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

2-2 Using the Printer 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 th...

Using the Printer 2-3 2 About Your Printer’s Default Settings The default settings control many printer functions. While you can often set these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to change a default setting from the printer’s control panel using the Default Se...

Using the Printer 2-5 2 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 l...

2-6 Using the Printer Print direction You can select bidirectional printing ( Bi-D ) or unidirectional printing ( Uni-D ). Printing is normally bidirectional for faster printing; however, unidirectional printing allows for precise vertical printing alignment, which is useful for printing graphics. S...

Using the Printer 2-7 2 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 i...

2-8 Using the Printer Character table You can select from among 13 to 35 standard character tables, depending on the country of purchase. See “Character tables” on page A-7 for more information on the tables. International character set for Italic table You can select among several international cha...

Using the Printer 2-9 2 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 table1, 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...

2-10 Using the Printer 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 p...

Using the Printer 2-11 2 ❏ 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...

2-12 Using the Printer 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 righ...

Using the Printer 2-13 2 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. Now the pape...

2-14 Using the Printer 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. 6. Turn on ...

Using the Printer 2-15 2 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. Open the pape...

2-16 Using the Printer 3. Close the paper guide cover. 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...

2-18 Using the Printer 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,...

Using the Printer 2-19 2 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 th...

2-20 Using the Printer 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....

Using the Printer 2-21 2 Note: Remove any remaining slack by gently pulling the paper from the rear or bottom. 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 towa...

Using the Printer 2-23 2 5. Press the LF/FF D button to move the top-of-form position up on the page, or press the Load/Eject U button to move the top-of-form position down on the page. Note: ❏ The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of-form position. If you try to adjust it beyond these limits,...

2-24 Using the Printer First mark a point 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) above the paper’s perforation; then position the paper so that the mark is even with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. This gives you an 8.5 mm (0.33 inch) margin on the next page, meaning the printer starts printing 8.5 mm (0.33 in...

Using the Printer 2-25 2 Using the Tear Off button After the printer finishes printing your document, check that the Tear Off (Font) lights are not flashing. Then press the Tear Off (Font) button. The printer advances the paper to the tear-off edge. Note: If the Tear Off (Font) lights are flashing, ...

Using the Printer 2-27 2 6. Tear off the printed pages. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the top-of-form position and begins printing. Printing on Single Sheets You can load single-sheet paper one sheet at a time using the paper guide of the printer. For sp...

2-28 Using the Printer Loading single sheets You load single sheets as shown in “Running the Self Test” on page 1-12. For normal use, turn on the printer without pressing any other buttons. When the printer receives data, it begins to print. c Caution: Use the paper-feed knob on the right side of th...

Using the Printer 2-29 2 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. Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness. 3. Close the printer cover. Paper...

2-30 Using the Printer 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 r...

Using the Printer 2-31 2 ❏ 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 su...

2-32 Using the Printer Envelopes You can feed envelopes individually using the paper guide. Keep the following tips in mind: ❏ Before loading an envelope, set the paper thickness lever to the proper position. See “Adjusting the paper-thickness lever” on page 2-28. ❏ To load an envelope, follow the s...

Using the Printer 2-33 2 Installing and Using Options Cut-sheet feeder The optional single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80637 ✽ for LX-300+/C80639 ✽ for LX-1170) handles up to 50 sheets of standard bond paper (82 g/m² or 22 lb) without reloading. Follow these steps to install the cut-sheet feeder: 1. Make...

2-34 Using the Printer 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

Using the Printer 2-35 2 5. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides. 6. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper guides...

Using the Printer 2-37 2 13. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark. Then slide the right edge guide to fit the size of paper you will use. Note: ❏ To remove the paper guide from the cut-sheet feeder, press both release tabs and pull out the paper guide. ❏ Make sure...

2-38 Using the Printer 3. For LX-300+ users: grasp the pull tractor with both hands. Move the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer until it fits in place as shown below. You should feel the notches snap into place. For LX-1170 users: grasp the pull tractor with both hands. ...

2-40 Using the Printer 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. Turn off the prin...

Using the Printer 2-41 2 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 pr...

2-42 Using the Printer Color upgrade kit (LX-300+ only) The optional color upgrade kit (C83208 ✽ ) 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 and paper tension unit. Slide the connector cover on the ...

Using the Printer 2-43 2 2. Install the motor unit in the right hand corner of the printer, with the gear facing the center of the printer. Push it down firmly to fit the metal pins into the slots. 3. Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer. 4. Slide the print head to the middle...

Using the Printer 2-45 2 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 le...

2-46 Using the Printer Print server You can use this printer as a network printer by installing the EpsonNet 10/100 BASE TX Ext. Print Server (C82378 ✽ ) in the printer’s parallel interface port. See the Administrator’s Manual packaged with this option for instructions on installation and use.

Using the Printer Software 3-1 3 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95 . . . . . . . 3-2 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . ....

Using the Printer Software 3-3 3 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 ...

3-4 Using the Printer Software 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 ...

Using the Printer Software 3-5 3 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 diff...

3-8 Using the Printer Software 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 - Settigs - Printers to oprn the Printer Window. Right-...

Using the Printer Software 3-9 3 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 Wind...

3-10 Using the Printer Software 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 t...

Using the Printer Software 3-11 3 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 y...

3-12 Using the Printer Software The monitoring settings are shown below. EPSON Status Monitor 3 You can access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility when you click this button. To monitor the printer, make sure the Monitor the printing status check box is selected. Monitoring Preferences Click this but...

Using the Printer Software 3-13 3 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 occur, and provides troublesh...

3-14 Using the Printer Software 2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 3. The following settings are available: Note: Click the Default button to revert all items to the default settings. Select Notification Displays the error item check box ON/OFF...

Using the Printer Software 3-15 3 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 To access the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility: ❏ Double-click the printer-shaped shortcut icon on the taskbar. To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to the Utility menu and follow the instruction. ❏ Open the Utility menu, then cli...

3-16 Using the Printer Software Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the printer’s default settings from your computer’s DOS prompt. Installing EPSON Remote! Follow these steps to install the EPSON Remote! utility: 1. Insert the printer...

Troubleshooting 4-1 4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

4-2 Troubleshooting 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 ...

4-4 Troubleshooting 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 1-12. If the self test works properly the problem probably lies in the c...

Troubleshooting 4-5 4 Printing The printer does not print 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 you...

4-6 Troubleshooting 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 th...

Troubleshooting 4-7 4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics Printed characters are not what you expected 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. Eit...

4-8 Troubleshooting The print position is not what you expected Paper Handling Single sheets do not feed properly 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 mar...

Troubleshooting 4-9 4 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 p...

4-10 Troubleshooting 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 (3 feet) of the printer. Make sure the print...

Troubleshooting 4-11 4 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 2-33. Make sure the paper-release lever is pushed b...

4-12 Troubleshooting Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly One page of printing has spread to two pages. Your application software settings may be incorrect. Check that ...

A-1 A Appendix A Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

A-2 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow these steps to clean your printer: 1. Remove any paper loaded in the printer. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide. If a pull tractor or an optio...

A-3 A 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: w Warning: You need to move the print head by hand to remove the ribbo...

A-4 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: 9-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: High speed draft 300 cps at 10 cpi337 cps at 12 cpi Draft 225 cps at 10 cpi 270 cps at 12 cpi225 cps at 15 cpi Draft condensed 191 cps at 17 cpi225 cps at 20 cpi NLQ 56 cps at 10 cpi67 cps at 12 cpi56 cps ...

A-6 Electronic Black ribbon(for LX-300+): Black ribbon cartridge (#8750)Black ribbon life 4 million characters(Draft 10 cpi,14 dots/character) Black ribbon (for LX-1170): Black ribbon cartridge (#8755)Black ribbon life 3 million characters(Draft 10 cpi,14 dots/character) Color robbon(LX-300+ only): ...

A-8 Electrical Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer. Environmental Paper Note: ❏ Use recycled paper, envelopes, labels, and single-sheet multipart forms only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model Input...

A-9 A ❏ Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. For LX-300+ Single sheets (standard): paper guide and cut-sheet feeder entry Single-sheet multipart forms: paper guide entry Width Paper guide: 100 to 257 mm (3.9 to 10.1 inches) Cut-sheet feeder: 182 to 216 mm (7.2 t...

A-10 Envelopes: paper guide entry Continuous paper (standard and multipart): rear and bottom entry Size No. 6: 165 × 92 mm (6.5 × 3.6 inches) No. 10: 241 × 105 mm (9.5 × 4.1 inches) Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0205 inch) Weight 45 to 90 g/m² (12 to 24 lb) Width 101.6 to 254.0 mm (4.0 to 1...

A-11 A Labels: bottom entry Roll paper: rear entry with optional roll paper holder Label size 23.8 × 63.5 mm (15/16 × 2.5 inches) minimum2.5 mm (0.1 inch) corner radius, minimum Backing sheet width 101.6 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) Backing sheet length(one page) 101.6 to 558.8 mm (4.0 to 22.0 inc...

A-15 A Printable area Single sheets and envelopes: For LX-300+ A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). B The minimum left and right margins are 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) each.The maximum paper width is 257mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 203.2mm (13.6 inches).For single sheets wi...

A-20 Paper alignment Printing starts at “0” on the scale. The unprintable area is to the left of the “0.” Standards and approvals U. S. model: European model: Australian model: Safety UL1950CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class BCSA C108.8 class B Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN 60950...

A-21 A 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. Gener...

A-23 A Character handling: ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC [T, ESC ^, ESC \ Bit image: ESC K, ESC L, ESC Y, ESC Z Barcode: 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 informa...

A-24 For users in North America If you purchased your printer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: To speak directly to a technical support representa...

A-25 A ❏ Computer configuration ❏ Description of the problem Note: For help using any other software on your system, see the documentation for that software for technical support information. You can purchase ink cartridges, ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-...

A-26 Support Via Telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland. They can provide the following services: ❏ Technical information on installing, configuring, and operating your EPSON products ❏ ...

A-27 A Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Access the EPSON Australia World Wide Web pages. Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf! The site provides a download area for drivers, EPSON contact points, new product information and technical support (e-mail). EPSON Faxback service EPSON ...

A-28 For users in Singapore Sources of information, support, and services available from Epson Singapore are: World Wide Web (www.epson.com.sg) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Sales Enquiries, and Technical Support via e-mail are availab...

A-29 A Users can access our World Wide Web home page at: http://www.epson.com.hk Electronic bulletin board system An electronic bulletin board system (BBS) is also available to obtain product information and the latest versions of product drivers. You can log on to the following number for the BBS s...

A-30 Epson Trading Shah Alam Head Office For users in India Contacts for information, support, and services are: World Wide Web (www.epson.co.in) Information on product specifications, drivers for download, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Products Enquiry, and Technical Query are available. Epson ...

A-31 A Epson India Regional Offices: For users in the Philippines To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and fax numbers below: Mumbai Phone: 8261516-17Fax: 8257287Help Desk Phone: 8...

IN - 1 Index Numerics 0 slash, 2-6 A Adjusting paper-thickness lever, 2-28 to 2-29tear-off position, 2-25 to 2-27top-of-form position, 2-22 to 2-24 Auto CR (carriage return), 2-8Auto I/F (interface) wait time, 2-7Auto line feed, 2-5Auto tear-off, 2-5 B Baud rate, 2-7Bidirectional (Bi-d) printing. Se...

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