Page 2: Options And Supplies
Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and service centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and toll-free support to its dealers and service centers.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction About This Guide Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ... 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer ... 1-5 Assembling the Printer ... 1-7 Testing the Printer ... 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ... 1-19 Printer Selection Menus ...
Page 5 Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ... 5-2 Interface Specifications ... 5-7 Initialization ... Default Settings ... Chapter 6 Command Summary Appendix The Interface Boards ...... A-2 The Multi-Font Module .
Page 6: Introduction
Features In addition to high-quality printing and ease of operation you have come to expect from Epson following: Draft mode with fast printing of up to 180 characters per second in 12 cpi (12 characters per inch).
Page 7: About This Guide
About This Guide This user’s guide provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. Finding your way around Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions in this chapter first.
Page 8: Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer
Chapter Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ... 1-2 Removing the pull tractor ... Choosing a Place for the Printer ... Assembling the Printer..1-7 Installing the paper feed knob ... Installing the ribbon cartridge ... Attaching the paper guide ... Testing the Printer ...
Page 9: Unpacking The Printer
Unpacking the Printer you unpack the printer, check that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged during transportation. Note: You’ll find the paper feed knob in a piece of the foam packing. Also, in some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer.
Page 10: Removing The Pull Tractor
After removing the parts, store the packaging materials in case you ever need to transport your printer. CAUTION: printer designed for different electrical standards. The power supply type is shown on the label on the back of the printer. If it does not your country, contact your dealer.
Page 11 Unpacking the Printer 2. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back until the front notches of the unit are free. 3. Lift the tractor unit up and off.; Setting Up the Printer...
Page 12: Choosing A Place For The Printer
Choosing a Place for the Printer When you select a location for your printer, keep the following in mind: Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. Place the printer close enough to the computer for its cable to reach. Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy operation and maintenance.
Page 13 Choosing a Place the Printer If you plan to use a printer stand, make sure it meets the Note: following requirements: The stand must support at least 30 lb or weight of the printer). The stand must not tilt the printer more than 15 degrees from horizontal.
Page 14: Assembling The Printer
Assembling the Printer To assemble the printer, you need only do the following: Install the paper feed knob. Install the ribbon cartridge. Attach the paper guide. Installing the paper feed knob The first step in setting up the printer is to install the paper feed knob.
Page 15: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge
Assembling the Printer 2. Push firmly on the knob until it fits against the printer case. Installing the ribbon cartridge Follow these steps to install the ribbon cartridge. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer. CAUTION: turned on because this can damage the printer.
Page 16 2. Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plastic wrapper. 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes any excess slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. 4. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer.
Page 17 Assembling the Printer 5. Use pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the-ribbon into place. 6. Slide the print head from side to side to be sure it moves smoothly.
Page 18: Attaching The Paper Guide
Attaching the paper guide The paper guide functions to feed the paper smoothly and efficiently. Follow these steps to install the paper guide: 1. Place the paper guide on the printer. 2. Raise the paper guide until it locks into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-11...
Page 19 Assembling the Printer 3. Attach the printer cover by fitting the legs of the cover into the notches at the front of the printer. 4. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 20: Testing The Printer
Testing the Printer Now that your printer is fully assembled, you can use the built-in self test function to see that the printer is working correctly even though it is not connected to a computer. Be sure to perform this test to check that your printer is operating properly.
Page 21: Loading A Sheet Of Paper
Testing the Printer Loading a sheet of paper Next, you need to load a sheet of paper that is letter or 1. Turn on the printer. The green Be sure the paper release lever is pushed back to the single that sheet position.
Page 22 Move the left edge guide so it locks in place next to the guide mark. Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Next, slide a sheet down between resistance. Testing the Printer edge guides until it meets Setting Up the Printer 1-15...
Page 23: Running The Self Test
Testing the Printer WARNING: narrower than 8¼ inches then the print head prints directly onto the platen. Press the AUTO LOAD paper. Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly; then press the button again.
Page 24 Testing the Printer 3. While holding down the button (draft mode) or the LINE FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn printer. FORM FEED on the After printing starts, release the button. A list of your printer’s settings is printed first, followed by a series of characters.
Page 25 Testing the Printer The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press button. If the test results are satisfactory and you wish ON LINE to stop the test, press the end the self test, be sure the printer is not printing. If paper 5.
Page 26: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly and your printouts looked like the ones shown, you are now ready to connect your printer to the computer. If the self test did not print correctly, see “Where to Get Help”...
Page 27 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector. Note: If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector beneath the interface connector. Plug the other end ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)
Page 28: Printer Selection Menus
Choosing from a menu Because the family of Epson printers shares a great many commands, you can use an application program printer on its printer selection menu. Choose from the following list...
Page 29 Printer Selection Menus 1-22 Setting Up the Printer...
Page 30: Chapter 2 Paper Handling
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ... 2-2 Attaching the paper guide ... 2-2 Loading paper ... Reloading during printing ... Using Continuous Paper ... 2-8 Installing the pull tractor ... 2-8 Positioning your continuous paper supply ... Loading continuous paper ... Attaching the paper guide ...
Page 31: Using Single Sheets
Using Single Sheets Your printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches (182 mm) to 8.5 inches (216 mm). If the pull tractor unit is installed, you need to remove it before you can print on single sheets. See “Removing the pull tractor” in Chapter 1.
Page 32 2. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. Attach the printer cover. Using Single Sheets Paper Handling 2-3...
Page 33: Loading Paper
Using Single Sheets Loading paper Follow these steps to load paper in the printer: 1. Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position. 2. Turn on the printer. The lights should be POWER PAPER OUT Paper Handling...
Page 34 Using Single Sheets 3. Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Press the button once to load the paper AUTO LOAD automatically. platen turns without loading the paper, completely Note: remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly. Then press button again.
Page 35 Using Single Sheets 5. Press the ON LINE To eject the paper, set the printer off line (by pressing the button) and then press CAUTION: knob while the printer is turned on. Paper Handling button to set the printer on line. button.
Page 36: Reloading During Printing
Reloading during printing When you print a document more than one page long using single sheets of paper, there are two ways your software can allow you to load a new sheet at the end of a printed page: If your software sends characters in a continuous stream, the printer stops printing this happens, When...
Page 37: Using Continuous Paper
Using Continuous Paper To print on continuous paper, you need to install the pull tractor unit. With the pull tractor installed, you can print on continuous paper with a width of If the pull tractor is already installed, skip to “Positioning your continuous paper supply”...
Page 38 Continuous Paper Using Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 4. Open the slot cover for the tractor unit. Paper Handling 2-9...
Page 39 Using Continuous Paper 5. Fit the rear notches of the tractor unit over the rear mounting pins of the printer. Press the tractor unit forward until its front notches lock onto the front mounting pins of the printer. 2-10 Paper Handling...
Page 40: Positioning Your Continuous Paper Supply
Positioning your continuous paper supply Here are three ways to position your printer and supply of continuous paper: It is also important to align your paper supply with the paper loaded in the tractor so that the paper feeds smoothly and straight into the printer.
Page 41 Using Continuous Paper Pull the sprocket lock levers forward to unlock the sprocket frames. 4. Slide the left sprocket frame to approximately from the far left position, Then push the sprocket lever back to lock it in place. 2-12 Paper Handling inch...
Page 42 Using Continuous Paper Slide the right sprocket frame to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Position the paper support midway between the two sprocket frames. 2-13 Paper Handling...
Page 43 Open both sprocket covers. 8. Be 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 frames. 2-14 Paper Handling...
Page 44 Paper Using Continuous 9. Fit the holes of the paper over tractor pins of the sprocket frames, and then close the sprocket covers. Adjust the position of the right sprocket frame to remove any slack across paper and then lock it into place. 2-15 Paper Handling...
Page 45: Attaching The Paper Guide
Using Continuous Paper If there is slack in the paper between the print head and the tractor unit, use the paper feed knob to take up the slack. Attaching the paper guide With continuous paper, the paper guide functions as a paper separator.
Page 46: Setting The Top Of Form Position
2. Slide the edge guides to the center of the paper’s width. Setting the top of form position It is important to set the top of form position properly because this position determines the first printable line of each page: The top of form position remains valid until the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized.
Page 47: The Printer
Using Continuous Paper 3. Attach the tractor cover to 4. Turn on printer. If you use the paper feed knob to feed CAUTION: paper after turning on of the set position. If you wish to retain the set form position, be sure button to feed paper.
Page 48: When You Have Finished Printing
Using Continuous Paper When you have finished printing To tear off the paper after you have finished printing, follow the steps below: After printing is completed, set the printer off line. Press the button to feed the paper forward, and then FORM FEED tear it off at the perforation.
Page 49: 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 multi-part forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the paper thickness setting. WARNING: you go back to printing on ordinary paper.
Page 50 4. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper, according to the table below. Paper Type Ordinary (single sheets or continuous) Thin paper Multi-part paper 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) Printing on Special Paper Lever Position 2 or 1...
Page 51: Using Multi-Part Forms
on Special 5. Attach the tractor cover or printer cover. Using multi-part forms With the pull tractor unit installed, your printer can print on continuous multi-part forms. You can use multi-part forms up to three sheets thick including the original. Be sure you set the paper thickness lever to the proper position using the table on the previous page.
Page 52: Chapter 3 Using The Printer
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel ... 3-2 Lights ... Buttons ... Other control panel features ... 3-4 DIP Switches ... Setting the DIP switches ... 3-5 DIP switch functions ... 3-7 Selecting Typestyles ... 3-11 Built-in character fonts ... 3-11 Selecting a font with SelecType ...
Page 53: Operating The Control Panel
Operating the Control Panel The buttons control panel let you control many of the on the printer settings. The control panel also has indicator lights so you can check the current status of the printer’s settings. Lights POWER: On when the power switch is on and power is supplied.
Page 54: Buttons
ON LINE: On when the computer. If this light flickers, the print head is overheated. In this case, the printer waits until the print head cools and then resumes printing. SelecType: The two SelecType lights indicate which font is currently selected as indicated by the labels next to each font name.
Page 55: Other Control Panel Features
Operating the Control Panel Other control panel features The control panel also gives you access to several special functions. Self test: By holding down the mode) or the mode) while you turn on check the current DIP switch settings and operating status of the printer.
Page 56: Dip Switches
DIP Switches By changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches inside font compartment, you the character set and page length. These new settings become valid whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized. Setting the DIP switches Follow these steps to set the DIP switches: 1.
Page 57 3. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to switch to either the on or the off position. The tables on the following pages give the DIP switch functions for each setting. Reattach the font compartment cover. The new settings become valid when you turn on the printer.
Page 58: Dip Switch Functions
DIP switch functions The tables below describe settings may vary depending on the country. Check the default DIP switch settings which appear on your self test printout. DIP Switch 1 International character set Font selection Condensed mode Character table Cut sheet feeder mode DIP Switch 2 Page length CSF page length...
Page 59: International Character Set
DIP Switches International character set Country SW1-1 France Germany United Kingdom Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain 1 Font selection Font SW1-4 Roman Sans Serif Slot Draft Pitch selection Character pitch SW2-7 10 pitch 12 pitch 15 pitch Proportional Using the Printer SW1-3 SW1-2 SW1-5...
Page 60 Auto line feed auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), each carriage return When code (CR) is automatically accompanied by the line feed code (LF). Input buffer capacity The input buffer stores data from your computer. If you free your computer for other tasks while the printer prints, change setting to 8 Kbytes (DIP switch 2-5 on).
Page 61: Skip Over Perforation
DIP Switches Skip over perforation switch 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 one page and the first printable line on the next page so that the printer skips over the perforation.
Page 62: Selecting Typestyles
Selecting Typestyles Your printer can produce a wide range of typestyles by using different character fonts, pitches, widths, and other enhancements. You can select the character font using a software command, the SelecType feature on your control panel, or by setting DIP switches.
Page 63: Selecting A Font With Selectype
Selecting Typestyles Draft mode uses fewer dots per character for high-speed printing, which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing work. Roman and Sans Serif are Letter Quality (LQ) fonts. Letter Quality takes a little longer to print, but produces fully-formed characters for presentation-quality documents.
Page 64: Selecting A Font With Dip Switches
SelecType skips over the font module is not installed. The font selected by SelecType remains valid until another font is selected by a software command or until the printer is turned off, reset, or initialized. Selecting a font with DIP switches You can set your favorite font as the default font by setting DIP switches 1-5.
Page 65: Selecting An International Character Set
Selecting an International Character Set Selecting an international character set provides you with the characters and symbols used in other languages. By setting the DIP switches, you can select one of eight international character sets. To select an international character set, set DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 according to the table below.
Page 66: Using The Printer
Country 8 Japan 9 Norway 10 Denmark II 11 Spain II 12 Latin America 13 Korea 64 Legal Selecting an International Character Set ASCII code (hex) Using the Printer 3-15...
Page 67: Choosing A Character Table
Extended Graphics by setting DIP switch both text and the character graphics that are displayed screen. Also you can still print italics using the ESC Samples of italics and Epson Extended Graphics are shown below. Italics ! "#$%&'()*+, -. /0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFG...
Page 68: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems and Solutions ... 4-2 The printer does not print ... 4-2 The printout is spaced incorrectly ... 4-3 The printout is faint or uneven ... 4-3 The printer stops printing ... 4-4 Single sheets do not feed properly ... 4-4 Continuous paper does not feed properly ...
Page 69: Problems And Solutions
Chapter works properly, lies in the computer, the software, or not work, contact the store where you purchased your printer or call the Epson toll-free number. Troubleshooting and Maintenance the POWER light is on. If it is printer is working, and the problem probably light is on.
Page 70: The Printout Is Spaced Incorrectly
The print head may be worn out. This is especially likely if parts of printed characters are missing. Contact an Authorized Epson Dealer to have the head replaced. Never attempt to replace the head yourself because other parts of the printer should be checked at the same time.
Page 71: The Printer Stops Printing
Problems and Solutions The printer stops printing The printer may be out of paper. Check the paper supply. The paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed paper and reload. The ribbon may be jammed. See the section on replacing the ribbon later in this chapter.
Page 72: Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly
The wrong international character set may be selected. See the section on international character sets in Chapter The wrong character table (italics or Epson Extended Graphics) may be selected. See the section on character tables in Chapter The font, pitch, or size may not be selected properly. See that your software is correctly set up for your printer.
Page 73: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. Follow steps to clean these 1. Be sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the paper guide, tractor unit, and any installed options. 3.
Page 74 Do not use a hard or abrasive brush. Do not spray unsuitable oils can damage the mechanism. Contact your Authorized Epson Dealer if lubrication is needed. Troubleshooting and Maintenance inside of the printer with lubricants; Cleaning the Printer...
Page 75: Replacing The Ribbon
Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint you need to replace the ribbon. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge is recommended. Follow these steps to replace 1. Be sure the printer is turned off and printer cover is removed.
Page 76 To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon- tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the printer. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the cartridge to be sure the hooks are properly inserted.
Page 77 Replacing the Ribbon Use a pointed object, such as between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening Slide the print head from side to side to be sure it moves smoothly. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. 8.
Page 78: Transporting The Printer
Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer repack the printer using the original box and packaging materials, as described below. 1. Turn off printer. 2. Remove the paper guide and paper rest. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet; disconnect the interface cable from Remove ribbon cartridge and paper feed knob.
Page 79 Transporting Printer 5. If you have removed the pull tractor and the tractor cover, replace them now according to the instructions in Chapter WARNING: compartment cover-even if you are only carrying the printer a short distance. This cover could come off and cause you to drop the printer.
Page 80: Chapter 5 Technical Specifications
Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ... 5-2 Printing ... Paper ... Mechanical ... Electrical ... Environmental ... Interface Specifications ..........Initialization .
Page 81: Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Pitch Quality draft Letter Quality draft Letter Quality Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Character pitch 10 pitch 10 pitch double-wide 10 pitch condensed 12 pitch 12 pitch double-wide 12 pitch condensed 15 pitch 15 pitch double-wide Proportional Technical Specifications...
Page 82: Paper
10, 12, 15, proportional 10, 12, 15 10, 12, 15 10, 12, 15 96 standard ASCII characters 14 international character sets and a legal Epson Extended Graphics characters Friction Single-bin cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor Single sheets inches (182 to 257 mm) 10.1...
Page 83 Printer Specifications Printable area: mm (0.53“) or more 13.5 * This distance is 27 mm (1.06 inches) if the paper width is 257 mm (10.1 inches). Paper feed speed: Paper thickness: Number of copies: Technical Specifications 3 mm (0.12") o r m o r e 9 m m ( 0 .
Page 84: Mechanical
Mechanical Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight; Height: Electrical Voltage: Power consumption: Frequency: Insulation resistance: Dielectric strength (between AC line and chassis): Cartridge ribbon, available in black only ( # 7753). Do not use ribbons for 9-pin printers. Life expectancy (in Letter Quality characters, at 48 dots/character): 2 million For all components excluding print head:...
Page 85: Environmental
Printer Specifications Environmental Temperature: Humidity: Shock: Vibration: Technical Specifications Operation: 41°F 95°F (5°C Storage: to 140°F ( -30°C to 60°C) -22°F Operation: 10% to 80% without condensation Storage: 5% to 85% without condensation Operation: Up to 1 G within 1ms Up to 2 G within Storage: Operation: Up to 0.25 G at up to 55 Hz...
Page 86: Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface. Pin assignments for the parallel interface Connector pin assignments and a description of their respective interface signals are shown in the following table. signal Return Signal STROBE DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5...
Page 87 Interface Specifications Technical Specifications...
Page 88 Note: 1. The column heading “Direction” refers signal flow as viewed from the printer. 2. “Return” denotes the twisted-pair return, to be connected at signal ground level. For the interface wiring, be sure to use a twisted-pair cable for each signal and to complete the connection on the return side.
Page 89 Interface Specifications Printing enabled/disabled signals and control conditions The table below shows the relationship between printing being enabled or disabled, data on/off control characters, DC1 or DC3. While printing is disabled, character data is being received and acknowledged so that the printer can look for another DC1 character, which would allow it to resume printing.
Page 90: Initialization
Initialization There are three ways a fixed set of conditions). Hardware initialization Software initialization These three kinds of initialization have slightly different effects. In particular, ESC @ resets other two methods reset the typestyle according to the default settings selected by the DIP switches within the font compartment. Also, ESC @ does not initialize the printer mechanism, clear the input data buffer, or clear the printer can be initialized (returned to...
Page 91: Default Settings
Default Settings The table below shows the default conditions that become valid when the printer is initialized. Item Top of form position Left and right margins Line spacing Vertical tab position Horizontal tab positions VFU channel Font selection Character pitch Justification Special printing effects User-defined character set...
Page 92: Chapter 6 Command Summary
Chapter 6 Command Summary This summary contains all the commands used by the printer. 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 93: Data Control
Command Summary Dec. Hex. ASCII Printer Operation (continued) 35 23 Cancel MSB Control ESC# 7 0 7 B e e p e r Data Control 13 0D Carriage Return 24 18 Cancel Line Vertical Motion 12 0C ESC C n 67 43 ESC C0 n 67 43...
Page 94: Horizontal Motion
ASCII Dec. Hex. Vertical Motion ESC b nn 9 8 6 2 47 2F Select Vertical Tab Channel ESC / n Horizontal Motion ESC l 108 6C ESC Q n 8 08 ESC $ n1 n2 36 24 ESC \ nl n2 92 5C 9 09...
Page 95: Overall Printing Style
Command Summary Dec. Hex. ASCII Overall Printing Style ESC x n 120 78 ESC k n 107 6B ESC ! n 33 21 Print Size and Character Width ESC P 80 50 ESC M 77 4D ESC g 103 67 E S C 1 / 0 112 70 15 OF...
Page 96: Print Enhancement
Dec. Hex. ASCII Print Size and Character Width (continued) ESC SO 14 0E ESC W 1/0 87 57 Turn Double-wide Mode On/Off 20 14 Cancel Double-wide Mode (one line) ESC w 1/0 119 77 Turn Double-high Mode On/Off Print Enhancement ESC E 6 9 4 5 7 0 4 6...
Page 97 Command Summary Dec. Hex. ASCII Print Enhancement (continued) 52 34 Select Italic Mode ESC 4 53 35 Cancel Italic Mode ESC 5 113 71 Select Character Style ESC q n Word Processing 97 61 Select Justification ESC a n 32 20 Set Intercharacter Space ESC SP Character Tables 116 74 Select Character Tables...
Page 98: Command Summary
ASCII Dec. Hex. Character Tables (continued) ESC R n 8 2 5 2 User-defined Characters ESC & 3 8 2 6 ESC :0 n 0 58 3A ESC % n 3 7 2 5 ESC 6 5 4 3 6 ESC 7 5 5 3 7 Description...
Page 99 Command Summary ASCII Dec. Hex. Graphics ESC K n1 75 4B ESC L n1 76 4C Select Double-density Graphics Mode ESC Y n1 n2 89 59 Select High-speed Double-density ESC Z n1 n2 90 5A Select Quadruple-density Graphics ESC * m n1 n2 42 2A Option Single-density Double-density...
Page 100: Appendix
Appendix The Interface Boards..A-2 Compatible interface ... Installing the interface board ... A-2 #8143 new serial interface board ... A-12 The Multi-Font Module ... A-14 Installing the Multi-Font Module ... A-16 Selecting the Multi-Font Module ... A-17 Appendix A - 1...
Page 101: The Interface Boards
The Interface Boards A number of optional interfaces are available in case your computer does not have a parallel interface. Compatible interfaces The Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer are listed below. Interface number New serial interface # 8 1 4 3...
Page 102 Removing the upper case WARNING: when the power is on. Do not attempt to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is unplugged. Also, try not to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity present in your body.
Page 103 The Interface Boards Use caution when removing or attaching the CAUTION: upper case to avoid damaging the printer. 3. To remove the upper case, first put the printer on a table or desk so that its front extends slightly over the edge, allowing access to the openings on the front of the underside of the printer.
Page 104 Interface Boards Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into either opening on the underside of the printer. Push the screwdriver up and press the handle of the driver toward the back of the printer to release the clips on the case. Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat cable attached to the control panel.
Page 105 The Interface Boards 6. Carefully disconnect the control panel cable from the connector labelled CN4 on the main board, as shown below. Then lift off the cover and set it aside. 7. Remove the shield plate on the back of the printer by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate.
Page 106 Two screws are labelled CG. Be sure to remove Note: indicated in the illustration below. Installing the board There are two basic types of interface board designs-the frame ground (FG) wire is attached for one type and not attached for the other.
Page 107 The Interface Boards 2. Carefully place the interface board below. Use (frame ground) wire to the main board. 3. Holding the interface board level, rotate it clockwise into position and attach connector pins are properly inserted into the mating connector. Appendix next CG screw to connect...
Page 108 The interface Boards 4. Secure the board with the three screws provided. 5. For all interface boards except the #8143 new serial interface board, set the DIP switches the interface board according to the manual accompanying your interface board. (If you have the #8143 board, see page A-12.) 6.
Page 109 The Interface Boards Attaching the upper case 1. Fit hinges of case. Now partially lower the upper case. WARNING: the upper and lower cases. 2. Carefully insert labelled CN4 on the main board. A-10 Appendix upper case into the openings in the lower Take care not to pinch the FG wire between control panel cable into the connector...
Page 110 3. Close the upper case. Press down on the front of the case to lock it into place. Reattach the font compartment cover. WARNING: to disconnect the printer cable from the printer’s built-in parallel interface. You should never leave two interface cables connected at the same time.
Page 111: 8143 New Serial Interface Board
The Interface Boards #8143 new serial interface board If you are using an optional interface, you may need to match the communications protocol of the printer and the computer so they communicate properly. Use the information in your optional interface manual or your computer’s manual to match the computer with the interface.
Page 112 The Interface Boards baud rate selection #8143 During current loop operation, normal data transfer cannot Note: be guaranteed at a baud rate higher than 1200 bps. Error handling When a parity error is detected, your printer prints an asterisk (*). All other errors are ignored.
Page 113: The Multi-Font Module
The Multi-Font Module The optional Multi-Font Module ( #7407) gives you seven additional fonts for printer. Once you install it in the slot, the following your fonts are available: Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, and Orator-S. The Multi-Font Module is installed in the slot in manual that comes with the module for full information on using Multi-Font Module.
Page 114 The Multi-Font Module OCR-A The OCR-A and OCR-B fonts can be read by an optical character reader (also known as a document reader or image scanner) for input into another computer. Appendix A-15...
Page 115: Installing The Multi-Font Module
The Multi-Font Module Installing the Multi-Font Module Follow these steps to install the Multi-Font Module: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the font compartment cover. 3. Insert the Multi-Font Module securely into the connector so that the small arrow on the font module points to the small arrow in the Multi-Font Module compartment.
Page 116: Selecting The Multi-Font Module
4. Replace the compartment cover. Selecting the Multi-Font Module You can select the Multi-Font Module by using the SelecType panel or by setting two DIP switches located inside the font compartment. To select the font using SelecType: 1. Turn on the printer and set it on line. 2.
Page 117 The Multi-Font Module Appendix A-18...
Page 118: Glossary
Glossary Note that these definitions apply specifically to printers. application program program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. baud rate measure of the speed of data transmission.
Page 119 continuous paper Paper which has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforated between pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfold paper. control code Besides the codes for printable characters, the ASCII standard also includes 33 other codes which are called control codes. These control codes perform such functions as sounding the beeper and performing a carriage return or line feed.
Page 120 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 121 form feed A control code and a panel button top of form. next interface The connection between the computer and interface transmits data one character or code at a time, and a serial interface transmits data one bit at a time. italic A typestyle in which the characters slant.
Page 122 platen The black roller that provides a backing for the printing. print quality Your printer two types of print quality: draft and Letter Quality. Draft is for high-speed, draft quality jobs; Letter Quality is for final, polished documents. proportional printing Printing in which the width of the character varies from character to character.
Page 123 GL-6 Glossary...
Page 124: Index
Draft font, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11—13, 5-3 Draft/line feed button, 1-17, 2-18, Draft mode, 3-4, 3-7, 5-2 Edge guides, 1-15, 2-3, 2-5, 2-17 Epson Extended Graphics, 3-16, 5-3 Fonts courier, 5-3, A-14 draft, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11—12, 5-3 OCR-A, 5-3, A-15 OCR-B, 5-3, A-15...
Page 125 Initialization, 5-11 Input buffer, 3-7—9 Interface boards, optional, Interface specifications, 5-7—9 International character sets, 3-7—8, 3-14—15 Italic mode, 3-7 Letter quality mode, 3-4, 5-2 Line feed button, 1-17, 2-18, 3-3 Line spacing, 5-2, 5-12 Loading paper continuous, 2-11—16, 4-5 single-sheet, 1-14—16, 2-4—7, Multi-font module, A-14—17 Multi-part forms, 2-20—22...
Page 126 Ready light, 3-2, 4-4 Ribbon cartridge, 1-2 installing, 1-8-10 replacing, 4-8-10 specifications, 5-5 Roman font, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11-13, Sans serif font, 3-3, 3-8, 3-11-13, Script font, 5-3, A-4 SelecType, 3-12-13, 4-5, A-17 SelecType light, 3-3 Self test, 1-16-18, 3-4 Single-sheet paper, 2-1-7 loading, 2-4-7, 4-4 Skip over perforation, 3-7, 3-10 Special printing effects, 5-12...
Page 127 Quick Reference...
Page 128: Commands Arranged By Topic
Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII ESC @ ESC < ESC U l/O ESC EM n ESC = ESC > ESC # ESC C n ESC C 0 n ESC N n ESC O ESC 0 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC A n ESC J n ESC B nn...
Page 129 ASCII Dec. ESC I n ESC Q n ESC $ n1 n2 ESC \ n1 n2 ESC D nn ESC x n ESC k n ESC ! n ESC P ESC M ESC g ESC p 1/0 ESC SI ESC SO ESC W 1/0 ESC w 1/O ESC E...
Page 130 ASCII Dec. ESC & nn ESC: 0 n 0 ESC % n ESC 6 ESC 7 ESC K n1 n2 ESC L n1 n2 ESC Y n1 n2 ESC Z n1 n2 ESC * m n1 n2 ESC ? s m Switch Descrlption International character set...
Page 131 Epson America, Inc. shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options other than those designated as Original Epson Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Page 132 EPSON AMERICA, INC. 2780 Lomita Boulevard Torrance, California 90505 L-1000 KEY FEATURES: Fast Print Speeds n Letter Quality Output n Tractor and Friction Feed Four Built-In Letter Quality Fonts Graphics Capability Front Panel Control Operation Quiet Printing Perfect Companion Product for...
Page 135: International Character Set Selection
DIP Switch 1 Switch Description International character set Font selection Condensed mode on/off Character table Cut sheet feeder mode on/off DIP Switch 2 Switch Description Page length CSF page length Skip over perforation Auto Line Feed Input buffer capacity Print direction for graphics* Character pitch Unidirectional printing of graphics can be selected by using ESC U1 when SW2-6 is on.
Page 136 Commands Arranged by Topic The following control codes are listed briefly for quick reference. For a more detailed explanation, see the page reference in Chapter 9. Variables are not included in this quick reference due to their complexity. For setting the right margin, see Chapter 9. Printer Operation/Data Control Code ESC @...

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