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  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement For American Users

    Epson America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Epson America, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is damages resulting from Epson America, Inc.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 5 the total of the ampere ratings on extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Printer ... Choosing a Place for the Printer ... Assembling the Printer ... Testing the Printer ... Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ... 1-19 Setting Up Your Application Software ... Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ...
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeder............

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Features In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson printers, your printer offers the following: Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single sheet loading...

  • Page 9: Finding Your Way Around

    This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper handling and day-to-day operation of your printer.

  • Page 10: Name Of The Parts

    Introduction Name of the Parts edge guides paper release lever paper guide compartment cover slot cover printer cover platen knob control panel print head ribbon cartridge parallel interface power switch AC inlet Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer.

  • Page 11: Where To Get Help

    Where to Get Help A network of authorized Epson Customer Care Centers throughout the United States offers customer support and service for Epson products. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers. Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-213-782-2606 for...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer

    Choosing a Place for the Printer ........

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none has been damaged. tractor cover paper guide printer platen knob paper rest printer cover power cord Selec Type sticker...
  • Page 14 You’ll find the SelecType sticker inside the user’s manual. This sticker is a useful reference for selecting fonts with the control panel. You can put this sticker on either the printer cover or the front cover provided with the optional cut-sheet feeder.

  • Page 15: Choosing A Place For The Printer

    Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to keep the following in mind: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach.
  • Page 16 Use a stand that supports at least 30 lbs twice the weight of the printer. Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, keep your printer absolutely level.

  • Page 17: Assembling The Printer

    You find the platen knob packed in an indentation in the white foam packing material. 1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printer’s side and rotate it until it slips onto the shaft.
  • Page 18 Also, if you just used cool for a few minutes before touching it. 2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. the print head may be hot; let it printer,...
  • Page 19 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly seated. Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 20 6. Slide the print head from side to side to be sure it moves smoothly. Also see that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Assembling the Printer Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 21: Testing The Printer

    Do not plug in the power cord. 3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, connect it to the AC inlet on the printer’s rear panel. 4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

  • Page 22: Loading Paper

    1. Make sure printer is turned off and lever is in the continuous paper position. Attach the paper rest. 2. Slide the print head to the middle of 3. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward.
  • Page 23 5. Slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. CAUTION: Use continuous paper wider than 8 inches (200 mm) for the self test; otherwise, the print head will print directly onto the platen, possibly damaging it. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer...
  • Page 24 Testing the Printer 6. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units. 7. Open both sprocket covers. Setting Up the Printer 1-13...
  • Page 25 Testing the Printer Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and then insert the paper into the printer until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. Pull it up to the sprocket units. Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket units, and then close the sprocket covers.
  • Page 26 11. If there is slack in the paper between the print head and the tractor unit, use the platen knob to take up the slack. 12. To separate the incoming paper from the outgoing printed paper, attach the paper guide in its flat position over the printer and incoming paper. Testing the Printer...
  • Page 27 13. Slide the edge guides to the center of the paper’s width. 14. Use the platen knob to feed the paper until its perforation is just about even with the top of the ribbon. 15. Attach and close the tractor cover. 1-16 Setting Up the Printer...

  • Page 28: Running The Self Test

    The self test runs in draft mode or Letter Quality (LQ) mode, depending upon which button you hold down as you turn on the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded. 2. While holding down the FORM FEED button (LQ mode), turn on the printer.
  • Page 29 Testing the Printer 4. To end the self test, be sure the printer is not printing. Press the FORM FEED button to feed the paper forward and tear it off at the perforation. Then turn off the printer. Here is part of a typical self test printed in Letter Quality mode.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer

    The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; then plug the cable connector securely into the printer. 2. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.
  • Page 31 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Note: If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. (If there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)

  • Page 32: Setting Up Your Application Software

    LQ-800(LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available from the following list: LQ, EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. To use the features of your printer, however, it is best to choose a program with one of the LQ printers on its menu.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Paper Handling

    Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ... 2-2 Attaching the paper guide ... 2-2 Loading the paper ... 2-3 Reloading during printing ... 2-5 Using Continuous Paper ..2-6 Installing the pull tractor ... 2-6 Positioning your continuous-paper supply., ..2-8 Loading continuous paper ...

  • Page 34: Using Single Sheets

    Using Single Sheets Your printer accommodates single sheets with widths from 7.2 inches (182 mm) to inches (257 mm). 10.1 If the pull-tractor unit is installed, you need to remove it before you print on single sheets. See Removing the pull tractor in this chapter.

  • Page 35: Loading The Paper

    2. Place the paper guide on the printer. Then raise it up until it locks into place. Loading the paper Make sure the printer is turned off and then push the paper release lever back to the single sheet position.
  • Page 36 Using Single Sheets Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width paper. Slide the paper down firmly meets resistance. Then press once to load the paper. Paper Handling between the edge guides until it AUTO LOAD (LINE FEED)

  • Page 37: Reloading During Printing

    ON LINE 5. Press the To eject the paper, set the printer off line (by pressing the button) and then press the Reloading during printing When you print a document of more than one page using single...

  • Page 38: Using Continuous Paper

    If the pull tractor is already installed, skip to Positioning your continuous paper supply later in this section. Installing the pull tractor 1. Turn off the printer and remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. Attach the paper rest to the rear of the printer.
  • Page 39 Using Continuous Paper 4. Fit the rear notches of the tractor unit over the rear mounting pins of the printer. 5. Press the tractor unit forward until its front notches lock onto the front mounting pins of the printer. Paper Handling 2-7...

  • Page 40: Positioning Your Continuous-Paper Supply

    Loading continuous paper 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. WARNING: If the printer was used recently, the print head may be hot.
  • Page 41 3. Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 0.5 inches (12 mm) from the far left position and push the lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.
  • Page 42 8. To separate paper, attach the paper guide in its flat position over the printer and incoming paper. Then slide the edge guides to the paper’s width. Use the platen knob to feed about even with Attach and close the tractor cover.
  • Page 43 Setting the top of form position You may need to set the top of the form to a certain position for printing ready-made forms. To set the top-of-form position at the third line of the paper, for example, mark the paper perforation.

  • Page 44: Removing The Pull Tractor

    Using Continuous Paper Removing the pull tractor 1. If you have a printed document still in the printer, set the printer off line and press the paper forward. Then tear off the document at the perforation. 2. Remove the paper guide.
  • Page 45 7. Lift the tractor unit up and off. 8. Close the slot cover. 9. Install the paper guide and printer cover. Push the paper release lever to the single sheet position. 2-13...

  • Page 46: Printing On Special Paper

    Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, such as labels and multi-part forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you may need to change the paper-thickness setting.

  • Page 47: Mu1Ti-Part Forms

    5. Attach the tractor cover or printer cover. Multi-part forms With the pull-tractor unit installed, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms of up to three parts (including the original). Make sure you set the paper- thickness lever to the proper position using the table above.
  • Page 48 Since labels are especially sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions. Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they curl around the platen and may jam when you resume printing. Paper Handling 2-16 bottom paper slot only.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Using The Printer

    Data Dump Mode ............3-2 3-10 3-12 3-12 3-15 .3-16 3-17 3-19 Using the Printer 3-1...

  • Page 50: Operating The Control Panel

    Operating the Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. The buttons let you control many of the printer settings. Lights [ ] POWER [ ] READY [ ] PAPER OUT [ ] ON LINE...

  • Page 51: Buttons

    ON LINE This button controls the printer’s on line/off line status. When the printer is on line, the light is on and the printer can receive and print data from the computer. FORM FEED When the printer is off line, press...

  • Page 52: Other Control-Panel Features

    (See the description on the tractor cover label or the SelecType sticker.) You can put the SelecType sticker on the printer cover or the front cover provided with the optional cut-sheet feeder. You’ll find the sticker inside the user’s manual.

  • Page 53: Setting The Dip Switches

    Setting the DIP Switches By changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches inside the compartment on the right top and side of the printer, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length.
  • Page 54 3. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to turn a switch on or off. The tables on the following pages give the DIP-switch functions for each setting. 4. Reattach the compartment cover. The new DIP-switch settings take effect when you turn on the printer. Using the Printer...

  • Page 55: Dip-Switch Tables

    DIP-switch tables The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch function. The currrent settings appear on your self test printout. DIP Switch 1 International character set/ SeeTable1,2 Graphics character set Sea Table 3 DIP Switch Using the Printer 3-7...
  • Page 56 Settings not shown above select PC 437 (United States). When DIP switch 1-7 is on, USA is the default international character set. Table 3 Font selection Font Epson Courier Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Epson Prestige Epson Script OCR-B Epson Orator Epson Draft...
  • Page 57 Letter size (65 lines) When DIP switch 1-8 is on, 11 inches is the default page length. Table 6 Character spacing Character spacing 10 cpi 12 cpi SW2-2 SW2-1 SW2-2 SW2-1 SW2-7 Setting the DIP Switches SW1-8 SW1-8 SW2-8 Using the Printer 3-9...

  • Page 58: Dip-Switch Functions

    When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-3 on), each carriage return code (CR) is automatically accompanied by a line feed code (LF). If your printer is double spacing, turn the DIP switch off. If each line overprints the next, turn the DIP switch on.
  • Page 59 Skip-over-perforation DIP switch 2-6 controls the skip-over-perforation function. If this switch is on when you are using continuous paper, the printer leaves a one-inch (25.4-mm) space between the last printed line on one page and the first printable line on the next page so that the printer skips over the perforation.

  • Page 60: Selecting Typestyles

    The font selected by SelecType remains effective until another font is selected by a software command or until the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. Epson Courier is the default. Using the Printer...
  • Page 61 { | } ~ Ç ü é â ä à å ç ê ë è ï ì Ä Å É æ Æ ô ö ò û ù ÿ Ö Ü ¢ £ ¥ P Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Epson Courier Selecting Typestyles fonts.
  • Page 62 Selecting Typestyles Epson Prestige Epson Script OCR-B Note: The OCR-B font is read by an optical character reader (also known as a document reader or image scanner) for input into another computer. Print enhancements, such as bold and underlining, are not read by an optical character reader.

  • Page 63: Character Spacing

    ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ This is proportional printing. ARCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTIJVWXYZ If you choose 15 cpi Script, OCR-B or Epson Orator, 15 cpi Courier is printed. and 20 cpi modes, each character gets printing. for Epson Roman, Epson Prestige, Epson Selecting Typestyles Using the Printer...

  • Page 64: Selecting An International Character Set

    ESC R command. Country 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Legal 3-16 Using the Printer ASCII code (hex) ASCII code (hex) DIP SW...

  • Page 65: Choosing A Character Table

    DIP switch Graphics character sets Settings not shown above select PC 437 (United States) is on, the graphics character tables are 1-3. is on, the graphics character table is 1-1, 1-2, command in the settings. Using the Printer 3-17...

  • Page 66: Character Tables

    Note: To change the setting of a DIP switch, first turn off the printer. Then change the DIP switch and turn the printer back Use of the ESC 6 or ESC 7 commands lets you select whether to print hex codes 90 to 9E and FF as characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).

  • Page 67: Data Dump Mode

    In data dump mode, the printer an exact printout of the codes it receives. To use data dump mode, follow these steps: Make sure that paper is loaded and the printer is off. FORM FEED 2. Hold down the the printer.

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Using The Printer Options

    Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeder ... Installing the cut-sheet feeder ... Paper handling ... Removing the cut-sheet feeder ... Film Ribbon ............. .

  • Page 69: Cut-Sheet Feeder

    Installing the cut-sheet feeder Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. If the pull tractor is installed, remove it. 2. Turn on the cut-sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch 3.
  • Page 70 4. Hold the assembled cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit its notches over the pins of the printer. 5. Two front covers are provided with the cut-sheet feeder. Attach the one for the LQ-500. The cut-sheet feeder manual tells which one this is.

  • Page 71: Paper Handling

    2. Slide the left paper guide all the way to the left. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Using the Printer Options...
  • Page 72 5. Insert the paper along the left paper guide. Then, adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it closely matches your paper’s width. Make sure that the position of the guide allows the paper to move freely up and down. Cut-Sheet Feeder Using the Printer Options...
  • Page 73 ON LINE light is on. Note: Run the self test in cut-sheet feeder mode. The printer counts the number of lines on the page in l/6-inch line spacing and prints out this number at the bottom of the first test page.

  • Page 74: Removing The Cut-Sheet Feeder

    Removing the cut-sheet feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. If any paper remains in the bin, remove it. 2. Remove the front cover. 3. Tilt the back section of the cut-sheet feeder forward to release its notches from the printer’s pins and remove the cut-sheet feeder.

  • Page 75: Film Ribbon

    Use the optional film ribbon only when you need especially high quality printing. For everyday operation, use the standard ribbon. Install the film ribbon the same way you install the standard ribbon. See Chapter Using the Printer Options...

  • Page 76: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Transportation

    Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer ... 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon ..5-3 Transporting the Printer ... 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation...

  • Page 77: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide, pull tractor unit, and any installed options.

  • Page 78: Replacing The Ribbon

    Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon. The Epson # 7753 standard fabric or # 7768 film replacement ribbon cartridges are recommended. See Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Note: Use the optional film ribbon only when you need especially high quality printing.

  • Page 79: Transporting The Printer

    Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack the printer using the original box and packing materials, as described below. 1. Turn off the printer. Remove the paper guide and paper rest. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.

  • Page 80: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ..........Power Supply .

  • Page 81: And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions This chapter presents solutions to possible printer problems. If you have difficulty achieving the desired printing result, first locate the problem in the listing below and then see the appropriate page for the solution. If these solutions do not solve your problem, see Where to Get Help in the introduction.

  • Page 82: Power Supply

    The light stays off even when the power is turned on again. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 83: Printing

    PAPER OUT light is on. Load paper in the printer. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer or a qualified service person to have the printer serviced. Dots are missing in random positions.
  • Page 85 Adjust the top margin set by your application software. All the text is printed on the same line. Set DIP switch 2-3 on so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to each carriage return. The text is printed with an extra blank line in between.
  • Page 86 If your application program is setting the top and bottom margins, set DIP switch 2-6 off. If the printer still does not print correctly, try the self test described in Chapter If the self test works properly, the printer is all right, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable.

  • Page 87: Paper Handling

    Single sheets do not feed properly. Printing starts too low on the page, or the bottom part page is printed at the top Be sure to choose the correct printer when you choose a printer from your application program’s menu. See Chapter 1.
  • Page 88 Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed by a cable or some other object. Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within meter) of the printer. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight.

  • Page 89: Options

    Make sure DIP switch 1-8 is set on. See 3-7. The cut-sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer. See that the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-sheet position. See 2-3.

  • Page 90: Chapter 7 Technical Specifications

    Chapter Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ..7-2 Printing ... 7-2 Paper ... 7-3 Mechanical ... 7-6 Electrical ... 7-6 Environmental ... 7-7 Interface Specifications ... 7-8 Specifications and pin assignments ... 7-8 ..7-11 Interface timing Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions Initialization ...

  • Page 91: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quality Draft Letter Quality Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Character sizes 12 cpi 15 cpi 17 cpi Proportional Technical Specifications 24-pin impact dot matrix Character per inch Bidirectional logic-seeking for text.

  • Page 92: Paper

    Buffer: Character fonts: Font Epson Draft Epson Roman Epson Sans Serif Epson Courier Epson Prestige Epson Script OCR-B Epson Orator Character tables: Paper Paper width: Paper length: 1 Kbyte or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) Available sizes (characters per inch) 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, proportional 10, 12.

  • Page 93: Continuous Paper

    Printer Specifications area: Printable Single sheet The minimum right and left margins are 1.06” (27 mm) when printing on paper that is 10.1" (257 mm) wide. Continuous paper 0.35" (9 mm) or more For 10” (254 mm) paper width, the left margin is 1.02" (28 mm) or more and the right margin is 0.94”...
  • Page 94 ([40 to 58.2 g/m2] x N) Maximum number sheets (N) = 3 Labels 17 lb (68 g/m ) maximum With continuous multi-part paper only: one original plus up to two copies. Maximum thickness: 0.01 inches (0.25 mm) ) or heavier. Technical Specifications Printer Specifications inches...

  • Page 95: Mechanical

    Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: (excluding knob and paper guide) Electrical Rated voltage: Technical Specifications Friction Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) Black ribbon cartridge #7753: Life expectancy (in LQ, at 48 dots/character): 2 million characters Film ribbon cartridge # 7768 (optional): Life expectancy (in LQ): 0.2 million characters...

  • Page 96: Environmental

    AC 1.25 kV (rms), 1 minute AC 1.5 kV (rms), 1 second Operation: 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C) Storage: -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C) Operation: 10% to 80% RH without condensation Storage: 5% to 85% RH without condensation Technical Specifications 7-7 Printer Specifications...

  • Page 97: Interface Specifications

    Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: Synchronization: Handshake timing: Signal level: connector: Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table.
  • Page 98 1) During data entry (ea. char. time) 2) During printing 3) When off line 4) During printer-error state A HIGH signal indicates that the printer is out of paper. Pulled up to +5 V through 3.3 K resistance. When this signal is LOW, the paper is automatically fed 1 line after printing.
  • Page 99 Data transfer must be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this printer can be carried out only after receipt of the ACKNLG signal or when the level of the BUSY signal is LOW.)

  • Page 100: Interface Timing

    Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the relationship between printing being enabled or disabled and the on-line/off-line status. ERROR ON LINE (Indicator High on line off line Interface Specifications ACKNLG...

  • Page 101: Initialization

    Technical Specifications 7-12 be initialized (returned to 1. The power is turned on. 2. The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). 3. Software sends the ESC @ (Initialize the printer) command. Default condition...

  • Page 102: Chapter 8 Command Summary

    Chapter 8 Command Summary Using the Command Summary ... 8-2 Commands Arranged by Topic ... 8-3 Printer operation ... 8-3 Data control ... 8-3 Vertical motion ... 8-3 Horizontal motion ... 8-4 Overall printing style ... 8-5 Print size and character width ... 8-5 Print enhancement ...

  • Page 103: Using The Command Summary

    Using the Command Summary The following section lists and describes all the commands by topic. If a command has no parameters, it is merely listed. If it has parameters, they are explained. The parameters are indicated by lowercase italicized letters, usually n. The examples below show how the parameters are indicated.

  • Page 104: Commands Arranged By Topic

    Commands Arranged by Topic Printer operation Dec. Hex. ASCII 64 40 Initialize Printer ESC @ 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC U 1/0 ESC EM n 25 19 Control Cut-Sheet Feeder Mode Note: For the ESC EM command the variables are the characters “0”...

  • Page 105: Horizontal Motion

    Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC 0 48 30 Select l/8-inch Line Spacing ESC 2 50 32 Select l/6-inch Line Spacing ESC 3 n 51 33 Set n/180-inch Line Spacing ESC J n 74 4A Perform n/l80-inch Line Feed 11 0B Tab Vertically ESC B nn 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs...

  • Page 106: Overall Printing Style

    ESC p l/0 Commands Arranged by Topic Description Select Letter Quality or Draft 1: Letter Quality 0: Draft Select Typestyle Family 0: Epson Roman Sans 1: Epson Serif 2: Epson Courier 3: Epson Prestige Master Select To find the value of n add together the...
  • Page 107 Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Ha. 87 57 Turn Double-Width Mode On/Off ESC W l/0 20 14 Cancel Double-Width Mode (one line) ESC w l/0 119 77 Print enhancement ASCII Dec. Hex. ESC E ESC F ESC G ESC H ESC S 0 ESC S ESC T...

  • Page 108: Command Summary

    Dec. Hex. ASCII ESC q n Word processing Dec. Hex. ASCII ESC SP n Character tables Dec. Hex. ASCII ESC t n 116 74 ESC R n Commands Arranged by Topic Description Select Character Style 0: Normal style Outline 2: Shadow 3: Outline with shadow Description Set Intercharacter Space...
  • Page 109 Commands Arranged by Topic Userdefined characters A S C I I D e c . H e x . ESC & nn ESC : 0 n 0 58 3A ESC % n ESC 6 ESC 7 55 37 Command Summary Description Define User-Defined Characters ESC &...

  • Page 110: Select Graphics Mode

    Graphics A S C I I Dec. Hex. ESC * m 42 2A Option Singledensity Double-density High-speed double density’ Quadruple-density’ CRT I CRT II Single-density Doubledensity CRT Ill Triple-density Hex-density *Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode. Commands Arranged by Topic Description Select Graphics Mode Total columns =...
  • Page 111 Appendix Character Tables ... A-2 Italic character table ... A-2 Graphics character tables ... A-3 Appendix A - 1...

  • Page 112: Character Tables

    Character Tables These character tables are selected by setting DIP switches and 1-7, or using the ESC t software command. For the graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).
  • Page 113 Character Tables Graphics character tables PC 437 (United States) PC 850 (Multilingual) A p p e n d i x A - 3...
  • Page 114 Character Tables PC 860 (Portugal) PC 863 (Canada-French) Appendix...
  • Page 115 Character Tables PC 865 (Norway) A p p e n d i x A - 5...
  • Page 116 A binary dig.3 or l), which is the smallest unit of information used by a printer or computer. byte A unit of information consisting of eight bits. character set A collection of letters, numerals, and symbols.
  • Page 117 A portion of the printer’s standard ASCII character set that you use for graphic symbols or italic characters. characters inch (cpi) A measure of the size of text characters. Ten cpi is the printer’s default setting. continuous paper Paper that has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack.
  • Page 118 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This system of commands gives you software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most application software for personal computers. font A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
  • Page 119 A control code and a panel button that advances the paper to the next top of form position. initialize To establish the initial default status of the printer by turning on the printer or sending an INIT signal. interface The connection between the computer and the printer. A parallel interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time.
  • Page 120 All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off. reset To return a printer to its defaults by sending a command or an INIT signal or by turning the printer off and then back on. self test A method for checking the operation of the printer.

  • Page 121: User-Defined Characters

    Printing in one direction only. Unidirectional printing is useful for printing graphics because it allows more precise vertical alignment than bidirectional printing. user-defined characters Characters that are defined and stored in the printer by the user. Also known as download characters. GL-6 Glossary...
  • Page 122 Epson Courier, 3-8, 3-13 Epson Draft, 3-8, 3-13 Epson Orator, 3-8, 3-14 Epson Prestige, 3-8, 3-14 Epson Roman, 3-8, 3-13 Epson Sans Serif, 3-8, 3-13 Epson Script, 3-8, 3-14 OCR-B, 3-8, 3-14 selecting, 3-4, 3-12-14 FORM FEED 2-10, 2-11, 3-3, 3-19...
  • Page 123 PAPER OUT Paper-release lever, 2-3, 2-6, Paper rest, Paper-thickness lever, Parallel interface 2-10, connecting, specifications, Platen knob, POWER Printable area, 7-4 Print direction, Printer assembling, 1-6-9 cleaning, cover, default settings, specifications, testing, 1-10-18 transporting, 5-4 unpacking, voltage, 1-11-16, 2-3-5, 2-15-16,...
  • Page 124 3-4, 3-12 Self test, 1-17-18, 3-4 Single-sheet paper, 2-2-5 loading, 2-3-5 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, 3-11 Specifications, 7-2-12 Technical specifications, 7-2-12 Testing printer, 1-10-18 Top-of-form position, 2-11 Tractor cover, 1-2, 1-7, 1-16, 2-10 Tractor unit installing, 2-6-7 removing, 2-12-13 Tractor-unit slot cover, 2-6,...

  • Page 125: Key Features

    Fast 192 CPS Draft Print Speed High-Resolution Graphics Capability Seven Popular Built-In LQ Fonts Multiple Paper Feed Paths Versatile Paper Handling n 8KB Input Buffer Epson Two Year Limited Warranty Printed in Japan 91.02-4.5 EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance, California 90503...

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