Epson LX-300+II RTP Bedienungsanleitung

9-pin Dot Matrix Printer

Reference Guide

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Contents

Introduction

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Hot parts caution symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

When setting up the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

When operating the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

When handling paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

When maintaining the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 1 Paper Handling

Printing on Continuous Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Printing with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Adjusting the top-of-form position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Advancing paper to the tear-off edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the paper thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Multipart forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software

Accessing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

From Windows applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

From the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Changing the Printer Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting up the printer server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting up the clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON

Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Selecting a built-in font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Changing the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using Default Setting mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Restoring the printer’s default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Using the error indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Problems and solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Clearing a paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Printing a self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Internet support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Speak to a support representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Purchase supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Chapter 5 Options and Consumables

Cut-sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Optional Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Roll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Chapter 6 Product Information

Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Printable area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Paper alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Command Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

EPSON ESC/P control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

IBM 2380 Plus emulation control codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Standards and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

6 Introduction

Introduction

Your Epson®LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing

and superior performance in a compact design. This 9-pin dot

matrix printer provides:

❏A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs.

❏The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including

continuous paper, multipart forms (with one original and up

to four copies), labels, single sheets, and envelopes.

❏High-speed printing of up to 300 cps (characters per second)

at 10 cpi (characters per inch).

The CD-ROM that came with your printer contains the printer

driver for Microsoft®Windows®98, Me, 2000, XP and NT 4.0,

plus the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility.

About This Manual

This manual provides detailed information about your printer:

❏Chapter 1, “Paper Handling,” explains how to load various

types of paper.

❏Chapter 2, “Using the Printer Software,” describes how to

print using the printer software.

❏Chapter 3, “Using the Control Panel,” provides information

about the control panel functions, including how to change

the printer’s default settings.

❏Chapter 4, “Maintenance and Troubleshooting,” includes

basic maintenance procedures and solutions to possible

problems.

Introduction 7

❏Chapter 5, “Options and Consumables,” describes how to

use options such as the roll paper holder and cut-sheet

feeder, and explains how to replace the ribbon cartridge.

❏Chapter 6, “Product Information,” contains technical

information about the printer.

For setup instructions and basic information, please see the

User’s Guide.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

wWarnings

must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

cCautions

must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Notes

contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your

printer.

Safety Instructions

Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer and

follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer.

Hot parts caution symbol

KThis symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to

indicate that they may be hot. Never touch these parts just after

the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before

touching them.

8 Introduction

When setting up the printer

❏Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a

radiator or heat source.

❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. It will not operate

properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle.

❏Do not place the printer on a soft surface like a bed or a sofa,

or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation.

❏Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s

cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots.

❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s

label. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications

in your area, contact your local power company or consult

your Epson reseller.

❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical

outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as

photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on

and off.

❏Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

❏The power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts,

fraying, crimping, kinking, and other damage.

❏If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the

total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make

sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the

electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet’s

ampere rating.

❏Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use

of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

Introduction 9

When operating the printer

❏Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user

documentation. Improper adjustment of other controls may

result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified

technician.

❏Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds

before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage it.

❏Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self test.

Always press the Pause button to stop printing and then

turn off the printer.

❏Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that

has the wrong voltage for your printer.

❏Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the

printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked

when the print head is replaced.

❏You may need to move the print head by hand to replace the

ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print

head may be hot; let it cool before touching it.

When handling paper

❏Because labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity,

use them only under these normal operating conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77°F (15 to 25°C)

Humidity: 30 to 60% RH

❏Do not leave labels in the printer between jobs; they may

curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing.

❏Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded.

10 Introduction

When maintaining the printer

❏Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it

with a damp cloth only.

❏Do not spill liquid onto the printer.

❏Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not

attempt to service the printer yourself.

❏Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

i. If the power cord or plug is damaged.

ii. If liquid has entered the printer.

iii. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

iv. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a

distinct change in performance.

❏Do not use aerosol blowers which contain flammable gas

inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire.

❏Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions.

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