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Page 2 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.
Page 3: For United States Users
For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Page 4 Tips for printing on single sheets There are a few things you should know about printing on single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one page onto the next.
Page 5 Where to Get Help for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911:...
Page 6: 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 7 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does 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.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Introduction Features ..................Options ..................Finding Your Way Around............Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ..........Name of the Parts............... l - l Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ............Choosing a Place for the Printer........... Assembling the Printer..
Page 9 Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer ............... Replacing the Ribbon............. Transporting the Printer ............Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ............6 - 2 Power Supply ................Printing ..................Paper Handling ............... 6-10 Options ..................Chapter 7 Technical Specification Printer Specifications..
Page 10: 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 11: Options
Introduction Options You may choose a cut-sheet feeder, a pull tractor unit, or a roll paper holder to enhance use of your printer. For detailed information on these options, see Chapter 4. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C806121) The cut-sheet feeder gives you easier and more efficient handling of single-sheet paper.
Page 12: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Introduction Chapter contains troubleshooting information. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter for a list of problems and solutions. Other chapters contain information on general maintenance, specifications, and printer commands. There is also a glossary of printer terms and an index.
Page 13: Name Of The Parts
Introduction Names of the Parts paper tension unit cover ribbon cartridge A C i n l e t Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. Introduction...
Page 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ............1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer .
Page 15: 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. printer paper guide power cable ribbon cartridge platen knob Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer.
Page 16: 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 17 Choosing a Place the Printer Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 11.6 kg (25½ lbs), which is twice the weight of the printer. Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal.
Page 18: Assembling The Printer
Assembling the Printer After choosing a good place for your printer, the next step is to install the platen knob. Installing the platen knob You use the platen knob to manually feed paper in the printer when the printer is turned off. You will find the platen knob packed in an indentation in the white foam packaging material.
Page 19: Installing The Ribbon Cartridge
Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. Raise the printer cover to the upright position. Then lift the cover up and off. 2.
Page 20 Assembling the Printer 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack from the ribbon, making 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 slots.
Page 21 Assembling the Printer Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, 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. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure that it moves smoothly.
Page 22: Attaching The Paper Guide
Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide 1. Place the paper guide on the printer. Then raise it up until it locks into place. 2. Attach the printer cover. Setting Up the Printer...
Page 23: Testing The Printer
Testing the Printer Before connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-in self-test function to see that the printer is working properly. Before running the self test, you need to connect your printer to an electrical outlet. Plugging in the printer 1.
Page 24 Testing the Printer 3. 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. 4. Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance.
Page 25: Setting Up The Printer
Testing the Printer 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to load paper. Press the ON LINE button to start the self test. The test prints list of DIP switch settings first, followed by a series of characters. The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press the ON LINE button.
Page 26: Connecting The Printer To Your Computer
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test printed correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Most computers have a parallel interface. To connect such an interface, use a suitable shielded cable as described in the next section. The parallel interface Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1.
Page 27: Setting Up Your Application Software
FX-80 If none of these printers is listed, select the first one available on the following list: LX, FX, EX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. To use all of the features of the printer, however, it is best to choose a program with one of the LX printers on its menu.
Page 28 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Using Single Sheets ..............Loading the paper ............... Printing multiple-page documents........Using Continuous Paper ............Positioning your continuous paper supply...... Loading continuous paper..........Adjusting the Loading Position ..........Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets..
Page 29: Using Single Sheets
Using Single Sheets Your printer can .accommodate single sheets with a width of 182 mm (7.2 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches). Loading the paper 1. Turn off the printer; then place the paper guide in the upright position. Set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. Turn on the printer.
Page 30: Printing Multiple-Page Documents
Using Sheets Single 4. Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meets resistance. 5. Press the LOAD/EJECT button once to load the paper. Note: If the platen turns without loading the paper, remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly. Then press the LOAD/EJECT button again.
Page 31: Using Continuous Paper
Using Continuous Paper The push tractor built into your printer can handle paper widths from 101 mm (4.0 inches) to 254 mm (10.0 inches). Positioning your continuous paper supply Here are three ways to position your printer and supply of continuous paper.
Page 32: Paper Handling
Using Continuous Paper Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (l/2 inch) 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.
Page 33 Using Continuous Paper 6. Close the sprocket covers. 7. Slide the right sprocket unit to a position where the paper is straight and not wrinkled; then lock it in place. 8. To separate the incoming paper from the outgoing printed paper, attach the paper guide in its flat position over the printer and incoming paper.
Page 34: Adjusting The Loading Position
Adjusting the Loading Position The loading position is the point where the paper stops when you load paper using the LOAD/EJECT button. This position is important because it determines where the printing begins on the page. If the printing is too high or too low on the page, change the loading position using the micro-adjustment feature as described below.
Page 35: Switching Between Continuous And Single Sheets
Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets While using continuous paper, you can easily switch to single- sheet printing without removing the continuous paper from the tractor. Switching to single sheets 1. If the printer is on line, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line.
Page 36: Switching Back To Continuous Paper
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets Switching back to continuous paper Make sure that the single sheet is ejected and the printer is off line. Slide the edge guides together so that they meet at the center of the paper’s width. Lower the paper guide onto the back of the printer.
Page 37: 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. CAUTION: When printing on labels or multi-part forms, make sure that your application program settings keep the...
Page 38 Printing on Special Paper When printing on other types of paper, set the paper thickness lever according to the table below. Lever position Paper type Ordinary paper (single sheet or continuous) Thin paper 24 lb paper (single sheet) Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3-sheet Labels Envelopes...
Page 39 Printing on Special Paper Envelope Envelope You can load envelopes just like single-sheet paper. However, you You can load envelopes just like single-sheet paper. However, you should pay attention to the special considerations below: should pay attention to the special considerations below: CAUTION: CAUTION: Only use envelopes under normal operating...
Page 40: Chapter 3 Using The Printer
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Operating the Control Panel ..........Lights ..................3 - 2 Buttons .................. SelecType ................Other control panel features ..........Setting the DIP Switches ............Changing a DIP switch setting ......... DIP-switch settings ............. DIP-switch functions ............Selecting Typestyles ...............
Page 41: 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 (green) On when the power switch is on ON LINE POWER and power is supplied. READY READY (green) OFF LINE...
Page 42 Operating the Control Panel FORM FEED When the printer is off line, press this button to eject a single sheet of paper or to advance continuous paper to the top of the next page. LINE FEED When the printer is off line and paper is loaded, press this button to feed the paper one line, or hold it down to feed paper continuously.
Page 43: Other Control Panel Features
Operating the Control Panel CONDENSED Press this button to select or deselect the condensed mode. The printer beeps once when you select the condensed mode and beeps twice when you deselect it. In the condensed mode all characters are approximately 60% of their normal width.
Page 44: Setting The Dip Switches
Setting the DIP Switches By changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches on the right side of the printer, you can control various printer features, such as the character set and page length. These new settings become effective whenever the printer is turned on, reset, or initialized.
Page 45: Dip Switch Settings
Setting the DIP Switches DIP switch settings The tables below show the settings for each DIP switch function. The current settings appear on your self test printout. DIP Switch 1 characters and See Table 2 D/P Switch 2 Description Short tear-off Invalid Valid Cut-sheet feeder mode...
Page 46: Dip Switch Functions
Setting the DIP Switches Table 2 International character set and PC selection Spain PC 437 DIP switch functions This section describes the different features you can control with the printer’s DIP switches. Character spacing DIP switch l-l controls the character spacing. If this switch is off, the printer prints with character spacing of 10 cpi (characters per inch);...
Page 47 the DIP Switches Setting Short tear-off When you are finished printing (when the printer receives a full page of data or a form feed and then no more data for three seconds), this feature automatically feeds the perforation of continuous paper to the tear-off edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet.
Page 48: Selecting Typestyles
Selecting Typestyles You can produce a wide range of typestyles by combining different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You can select typestyles using the SelecType feature on your control panel, the DIP switches, or software commands. Character fonts The printer has three fonts: draft, NLQ Roman, and NLQ Sans Serif.
Page 49: Condensed Mode
WXYZ{|}~ Epson Sans Serif !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJK L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ - ’ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v...
Page 50: Selecting An International Character Set
Selecting an International Character Set International character sets provide you with some characters and symbols used in other languages. The table below shows the eight international character sets you can select with DIP switches 1-6, and l-8 DIP switch l-5 is turned off. The table also 1-7, when shows the characters that differ in each set.
Page 51: Choosing A Character Table
Choosing a Character Table Set DIP switch l-5 on to select the graphics character tables. Set it off to select the italic character table. The graphics character table depends on the settings of DIP switches 1-6, l-7, and 1-8. If you have an IBM or IBM-compatible computer, select a ®...
Page 52 Chapter Using the Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeder ..............Installing the cut-sheet feeder........... 4 - 2 Paper handling ..............Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and push tractor..............4 - 6 Single sheet insertion............Removing the cut sheet feeder.......... Pull Tractor..
Page 53: Chapter 4 Using The Printer Options
Cut-Sheet Feeder The optional cut-sheet feeder (C806121) makes it possible to handle single-sheet paper more easily and more efficiently. It feeds up to 150 sheets of standard bond paper into the printer automatically. Installing the cut-sheet feeder 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and printer cover.
Page 54 Cut-Sheet Feeder 4. Push the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. 5. Hold the assembled cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit its notches over the pins of the printer. Attach the cut-sheet feeder cover to the printer. 7. Turn on the cut sheet feeder mode by setting DIP switch to on.
Page 55 Cut-Sheet Feeder Paper handling 1. Pull the left and right rear tabs on the cut-sheet feeder forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. Slide the left paper guide to where the fin on the edge guide aligns with the arrow on the front panel.
Page 56 Cut-Sheet Feeder 4. Insert the paper along the left paper guide. Then adjust the right paper guide to match the paper width. Make sure that the paper can move freely and down. 5. Push the rear tabs on both paper guides backward to clamp the paper against the guide rollers.
Page 57 Cut-Sheet Feeder Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and push tractor You can easily switch between continuous paper and cut-sheet feeder operation without removing the continuous paper. Switching to continuous paper 1. If any single sheets are in the printer, press the ON LINE button to set the printer off line, then press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject.
Page 58: Single Sheet Insertion
Cut-Sheet Feeder Single sheet insertion Your cut-sheet feeder also has a single sheet loading feature. This feature is especially useful because it allows you to switch to a different type or size of paper (for one sheet only) without replacing the stack of paper in your cut-sheet feeder. 1.
Page 59 Cut-Sheet Feeder Removing the cut-sheet feeder 1. Turn off the printer. If any paper remains in the bin, remove it. 2. Remove the cut-sheet feeder cover. 3. Tilt the front part of the cut-sheet feeder backward to release its notches from the pins in the printer and remove the cut- sheet feeder.
Page 60: Pull Tractor
Pull Tractor The optional pull tractor provides optimum continuous (C800061) paper handling and is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms and labels. For best results, use the pull tractor along with the built-in push tractor as described in this section. Do not use short tear-off with the pull tractor.
Page 61 Pull Tractor Paper handling 1. Pull the paper release lever to the continuous paper position; then turn on the printer. 2. Position the push tractor’s left sprocket unit about 6 mm (l/4 inch) from the far left position and lock it into place. Then load continuous paper onto the push tractor as described in Chapter 2.
Page 62 Pull Tractor 7. If the paper does not fit exactly onto the tractor pins, press on the pull tractor knob and turn it in the desired direction until the paper fits properly. Make sure that the paper-release lever is set forward to the continuous paper position.
Page 63: Removing The Pull Tractor
Pull Tractor 10. Attach the tractor cover to the front half of the printer cover. 11. Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper’s width. 12. Install the pull tractor cover and press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.
Page 64 Pull Tractor Remove the continuous paper from the push tractor unit. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit back until the front notches of the unit are free. Lift the tractor unit up and off. Reinstall the paper tension unit cover.
Page 65: Roll Paper Holder
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 provides an inexpensive alternative to continuous paper. Installing the roll paper holder 1. Turn off the printer and remove the paper guide. 2.
Page 66 Roll Paper Holder Paper handling 1. Turn off the printer. Then push the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. 2. Cut the leading edge of the roll paper straight across. 3. Slide the roll paper holder shaft through the center of the paper roll.
Page 67: Removing The Roll Paper Holder
Roll Paper Holder 7. Install the paper guide; then slide the edge guides together so that they meet at about the center of the paper’s width. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line. Note: To tear off paper after printing, set the printer off line, press the LINE FEED button to advance the paper, then tear off the paper against the tear-off edge of the printer cover.
Page 68: Interface Boards
Here is a list of Epson interfaces that are compatible with your printer. Note that some of these interfaces may not be available in your country or region.
Page 69 Interface Boards 3. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. 4. Remove the push tractor by pressing the tabs on both sides using a pointed object. 5. To remove the upper case, first position the printer so that its front extends slightly over the edge of a table, allowing access to the openings on the front of the underside of the printer.
Page 70 Boards Interface Insert a screwdriver into the openings on the underside of the printer. Gently push the screwdriver up, and press the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the printer to release the clips on the case. 7. Partially raise the upper case, taking care not to strain the flat cable attached to the control panel.
Page 71 Interface Boards 9. Tilt the upper case backward; then remove it from the printer. 10. Remove the shield plate by pressing in on the plastic clips located at the back of the plate. 11. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the screw labelled CG from the main board.
Page 72 Boards Interface Installing the board There are two basic interface board designs, which differ with respect to how the frame ground (FG) wire is attached. This slight difference changes the way the boards are installed in the printer, but does not affect the operation of the interface in any way. Check below to see which type of interface board you have.
Page 73 Interface Boards 2. Carefully insert the pins on the optional interface board into the mating connector on the main board; then secure the board with the three screws provided. FG wire attached FG wire not attached If the FG wire is not attached to the interface board, attach the plug end of the FG wire onto the FG pin located on top of the interface board.
Page 74 Boards Interface 4. If you have the #8148 or #8165 interface boards, set the interface DIP switches according to the accompanying manual. Note: If you have the #8143 interface board, you can select baud rates from 75 to 9600 BPS (Bits Per Second). (Make sure you use the bit rate selection table for printers with buffers in the #8143 interface manual.) 5.
Page 75 Boards Interface 2. Carefully insert the control panel cable into the connector labelled CN3 on the main board. 3. Close the upper case. Press down on the front of the case until it locks into place. Reattach the push feed tractor. 5.
Page 76: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Chapter 5 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer ................5 - 2 Replacing the Ribbon ................. 5 - 3 Transporting the Printer ..............5 - 4 Maintenance 5-l...
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 that the printer is turned off. Then remove the paper guide or, if it is installed, the cut-sheet feeder. 2.
Page 78: Replacing The Ribbon
Replacing the Ribbon When your printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon. Use only the Epson #8750 standard ribbon cartridge with your printer. See Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the head may be hot.
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. Turn off the printer. Remove the paper guide, printer cover, and any installed options. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet;...
Page 80: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ..............6-2 Power Supply .
Page 81: Problems And Solutions
Problems and Solutions This chapter presents solutions to possible printer problems. If 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 your dealer or a qualified service person.
Page 82: Power Supply
Power Supply This section supplies solutions for possible power supply problems. Power is not being supplied. The POWER tight does not go on. Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet.
Page 83: Printing
Printing This section supplies solutions for possible printing problems. The printer does not print. T h e ON LINE tight is off. Press the ON LINE button to put the printer on line. If the ON LINE light comes on when you remove the printer cable, either the cable or the interface is bad.
Page 84: Troubleshooting
Printing The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. Turn off the printer and check for paper jams, a jammed ribbon, or other problems and try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your dealer or a qualified service person.
Page 85 Printing Printed characters are not what you expected. The typestyle or characters that are set by your software cannot be printed. Check that the software is correctly installed for your printer. The font setected by SelecType does not print. Your software may be overriding your SelecType setting. Check the printing style set in your software.
Page 86 Printing Regular gaps occur in the printout. One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch off. Your line-per-page setting in your software may be incorrect. Skip-over-perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip. Adjust the loading position.
Page 87: Paper Handling
Paper Handling The following section guides you through problems in handling single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems using the optional cut-sheet feeder, see the section on options starting on 6-10. Single sheets do not feed properly. Printing starts too tow on the page, or the bottom part one page is printed at the top the next page.
Page 88 Paper Handling The paper feed is crooked or the paper jams. The cut-sheet feeder mode may be turned on. Set DIP switch 2-2 off. Make sure the paper size is within the specified range. See 7-3. The paper does not fully eject. See that the page-length setting is correct.
Page 89: Options
Options This section describes problems you may encounter while using an option with your printer. When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. When a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates but paper does not feed. Make sure DIP switch l-8 is set on.
Page 90 Options The paper feed is crooked. The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper. There may be too much paper in the stacker. Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that your paper is the proper size and quality.
Page 91 Options Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly. W h e n y o u p r e s s t h e FORM FEED or LINE FEED b u t t o n , t h e platen does not rotate and paper does not feed.
Page 92 Options Several tines of space occur in the printout. Skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch 2-3 to off. Skip-over-perforation is set but does not work. You may have changed the DIP switches with the power on. To make new DIP switch settings effective, turn the power off, then on again.
Page 93 Options With the roll paper holder, paper does not feed properly. When you press the LOAD/EJECT button, the platen does not rotate and paper does not feed. You may be trying to feed paper while the printer is on line (ON LINE light is on). Press the ON LINE button once to set the printer off line;...
Page 94 Options The paper guide may be in the upright position. Make sure that the paper guide is in the lowered position so that it can act as a paper separator. The paper may be creased. Make sure the leading edge of the roll paper has a clean, straight edge.
Page 95 Options 6-16 Troubleshooting...
Page 96 Chapter 7 Technical Specification Printer Specifications.............. Printing................. Paper..................Mechanical................Electrical................Environment ................ Interface Specifications............Specifications and pin assignments ........7-7 Interface timing..............Initialization................7-10 Default settings..............7-10 Technical Specification 7-l...
Page 97: Chapter 7 Technical Specification
137 characters at 10 cpi condensed 160 characters at 12 cpi condensed Buffer: Draft Character fonts: Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif 96 standard ASCII characters, 12 international Characters tables: character sets, and 5 graphics character tables Technical Specification...
Page 98 Printer Specifications Paper Single sheet Paper width: 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to inches) 10.1 Continuous paper (including multi-part forms) to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) Labels (continuous only) 63.5 X 23.8 mm (2 1/2 X 15/16 inches) minimum Single sheet Paper length: 364 mm (14.3 inches) maximum...
Page 99 Printable area 13 mm (0.51 inch) or more (both sides) when the 101 mm to 242 mm (4 to 9.5 inch) width paper is used. 26 mm (1.02 inch) or more (left side) and 24 mm (0.94 inch) or more (right side) when the 254 mm (10 inch) width paper is used.
Page 100: Technical Specification
Printer Specifications Single sheet Paper weight: 52 g/m to 90 g/m (14 lb to 24 lb) Continuous paper 52 g/m to 82 g/m (14 lb to 22 lb) Multi-part forms [45 g/m to 58 g/m ] X N ([12 lb to 15 lb] X N) N <...
Page 101 Printer Specifications For all components excluding print head: M C B F : 3 million lines 4000 power-on hours (25% duty) M T B F : 200 million strokes/wire Print head life: 418 mm (16.5 inches) Width: Dimensions and weight: Depth: 339 mm (13.3 inches) 141 mm (5.6 inches)
Page 102: Interface Specifications
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments This interface has the following characteristics: B-bit parallel Data format: STROBE pulse Synchronization: BUSY and ACKNLG signal Handshake timing: TTL compatible level (with rise/fall times Signal level: of less than 0.2 µsec).
Page 103 Interface Specifications (Can be fixed LOW by setting DIP SW reset to its power-up state and the print buffer is cleared. This level is usually HIGH; its pulse width must be more than 50 µsec at the receiving terminal. ERROR Becomes LOW when the printer is: 1) in the paper out state.
Page 104: Interface Timing
Interface Specifications “Direction” refers to signal direction as viewed from printer. “Return” denotes twisted-pair return, connected at signal ground level. Be sure to use a twisted-pair for each signal, and to complete the connection on the return side. Cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of the host computer and the printer.
Page 105: Initialization
Initialization There are two ways that the printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions). Hardware initialization * The power is turned on. * The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). Software initialization * Software sends the ESC @ (Initialize the printer) command.
Page 106: Chapter 8 Command Summary
Chapter 8 Command Summary Using the Command Summary ............8 - 2 Commands Arranged by Topic..
Page 107: 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 108: Commands Arranged By Topic
Commands Arranged by Topic Printer operation Dec. Hex. Description ASCII Initialize Printer ESC @ Select Printer Deselect Printer Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off ESC s 1/O Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) ESC < Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC U l/O Disable Paper Out Detection ESC 8 Enable Paper Out Detection ESC 9...
Page 109: Vertical Motion
Commands Arranged by Topic Dec. Hex. Description ASCII Cancel Line Delete Character Vertical motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Form Feed Set Page Length in Lines ESC C n = no. of lines (1-127) Set Page Length in Inches ESC C 0 n n = no.
Page 110: Command Summary
Commands Arranged by Topic Description Dec. Hex. ASCII Set Vertical Tabs ESC B nn 66 Up to 16 tabs; last n should be 0 (l-255) Set Vertical Tabs in Channels ESC b c Same as ESC B, except that c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be between O-7.
Page 111: Overall Printing Style
Commands Arranged by Topic Dec. Hex. Description ASCII Tab Horizontally Set Horizontal Tabs ESC D nn Up to 32 tabs (l-137) entered in ascending order Terminated by 0 Overall printing style ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Select NLQ or Draft ESC x n 1:NLQ 0:Draft Select NLQ Font...
Page 112 Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC M Select 12 cpi Select Condensed Mode ESC S1 Select Condensed Mode Cancel Condensed Mode Select Double-Width Mode (one line) Select Double-Width Mode (one line) ESC S0 Cancel Double-Width Mode (one line) Turn Double-Width Mode On/Off ESC W l/O 87 Print enhancement...
Page 113: Word Processing
Commands Arranged by Topic Word processing ASCII Dec. Hex. Description NLQ Justification ESC a n 0:Left justification 1:Centering 2:Right justification 3:Full justification Character tables Dec. Hex. Description ASCII Select Character Tables ESC t n Selects character table for codes 128- 255.
Page 114 Commands Arranged by Topic User-defined characters ASCII Dec. Hex. Description Define User-Defined Characters ESC & nn 38 E S C & 0 nl n2 al n1 = code for first character (58-63) n2 = code for last character (58-63) al = use top (128) or bottom (0) 8 pins of print head dd = In draft mode, 1 byte required for each of the 11 columns of each...
Page 115 Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC Z n1 n2 90 Select Quadruple-Density Graphics Mode Total columns = n1 + X 256) Select Graphics Mode E S C * m n 1 Total columns = n1 + (n2 X 256) * Adjacent dots cannot be printed in this mode.
Page 116 Appendix Character Tables ..............A-2 Italic character table .
Page 117: Character Tables
Character Tables These character tables are selected by setting DIP switches l-5, l-6, l-7, and l-8, 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 118: Graphics Character Tables
Character Tables Graphics character tables PC 437 (United States) CODE PC 850 (Multilingual) Appendix A-3...
Page 119 Character Tables PC 860 (Portugal) CODE PC 863 (Canada-French) Appendix...
Page 120 Character Tables PC 865 (Norway) CODE Appendix A-5...
Page 121 Character Tables Appendix...
Page 122: Bidirectional Printing
Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. ASCII Contraction of American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is enabled using a DIP switch the printer automatically follows each carriage return code (CR) with a line feed (LF) code.
Page 123 cut sheet feeder (CSF) An optional, detachable advice that automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. data dump A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in data dump mode, it prints each code it receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII form.
Page 124 ESC/P Abbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. The system of commands lets you perform software control of your printer from your computer. It is standard for all Epson printers and supported by most applications software for personal computers. font A font is a style of type designated by a family name.
Page 125: User-Defined Characters
on line When the printer is on line, it is able to communicate with the computer connected to it. The ON LINE button controls the printer’s on line/off line status. reset To return a printer to its defaults, either by a command, an INIT signal, or by turning the printer off and on.
Page 126 Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific command, see Chapter 8. Application software Data dump, 3-5 setting up, l-14 Default settings, 7-10 Auto line feed, 3-7 DIP switches, 3-6-8 functions,3 - 5 - 1 1 setting, 3-6 Buttons, control panel, 3-3 tables, 3-7-8...
Page 127 ON LINE button, 1-12, Initialization, 7-10 Input buffer, 7-2 2-3, 2-4, 3-3 ON LINE light, 3-2, 3-9, Interface boards installing, 4-17-26 types, 4-17 Interface specifications, Page length, 3-8 7-7-10 International character set, Paper, l-10 loading, 1-10-12, 2-4, selecting, 3-12 International character 2-5-7, 4-4-6, 4-12-13, sets, 3-7-8, 3-12 4-15-16...
Page 128 Printable area, 7-3--4 Printer, l-6 SelecType, 3-4, 3-10 assembling, 1-5-8 Self test, l-10-12, 3-5 cleaning, 5-2 Short tear off, 3-9 default settings, 7-10 Single-sheet paper, 2-4 software, l-14 loading, 2-2-4 specifications, 7-2-6 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, testing, l-l0-12 transporting, 5-4 Special paper unpacking, 1-2 printing on, 2-11-12 using with application...
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Epson LX-810 User Manual

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer

Chapter 2 Paper Handling

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Chapter 4 Using the Printer Options

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Technical Specification

Chapter 8 Command Summary

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