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Epson P170A User Manual (154 pages)
9-Pin Dot matrix Printer
Brand:
Epson
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 1.81 MB
Table of Contents
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
2
Declaration of Conformity
5
Table of Contents
7
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder
9
Getting to Know Your Printer
11
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
11
Important Safety Instructions
12
ENERGY STAR ® Compliance
14
For United Kingdom Users
14
Use of Options
14
Safety Information
15
Print Head Caution Symbol
14
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer
18
Unpacking the Printer
18
Choosing a Place for the Printer
19
Assembling the Printer
21
Installing the Paper-Feed Knob
21
Attaching the Paper Supports
22
Plugging in the Printer
24
Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
25
Running the Self Test
28
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
31
Using the Parallel Interface
31
Using the Serial Interface
33
Installing the Printer Software
35
Installing the Software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000
36
Or Nt
36
Or NT 4.0
37
Installing the Software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5X
37
For DOS Programs
39
Chapter 2 Using the Printer
42
Using the Control Panel
42
Selecting a Built-In Font
42
About Your Printer's Default Settings
43
Changing Default Settings
49
Printing on Continuous Paper
50
Printing with the Push Tractor
51
Removing a Printed Document from the Push Tractor
55
Switching Back to Single Sheets
56
Printing with the Pull Tractor
56
Adjusting the Top-Of-Form Position
62
Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge
64
Printing on Single Sheets
67
Loading Single Sheets
68
Printing on Special Paper
68
Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
68
Multipart Forms
70
Labels
70
Envelopes
72
Installing and Using Options
73
Cut-Sheet Feeder
73
Pull Tractor Unit
77
Roll Paper Holder
80
Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
82
Print Server
86
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Software
88
Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95
88
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
88
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
90
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 3.1
90
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
91
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
91
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and NT 4.0
92
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
92
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
94
Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5X
95
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
95
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
96
Printer Driver Settings Overview
97
Using the Printer Software
98
About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
99
Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
99
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
101
Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ Only)
102
Installing EPSON Remote
102
Accessing EPSON Remote
102
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
104
Using the Error Indicators
104
Problems and Solutions
106
Power Supply
106
Power Is Not Being Supplied
106
Printing
107
The Printer Does Not Print
107
The Print Is Faint or Uneven
108
Dots Are Missing in Printed Characters or Graphics
109
Printed Characters Are Not What You Expected
109
The Print Position Is Not What You Expected
110
Paper Handling
110
Single Sheets Do Not Feed Properly
110
Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly
111
Options
113
When You Use the Cut-Sheet Feeder, the Paper Does Not Feed Properly
113
Switching between the Cut-Sheet Feeder and the Push Tractor Does Not Work Properly
114
Using the Pull Tractor with the Push Tractor, Continuous Paper Does Not Feed Properly
114
With the Color Upgrade Kit Installed, the Printer Does Not Operate Properly (LX-300+ Only)
115
Appendix A
118
Cleaning the Printer
118
Transporting the Printer
119
Printer Specifications
120
Mechanical
120
Electronic
122
Electrical
124
Environmental
124
Paper
124
Printable Area
131
Paper Alignment
136
Standards and Approvals
136
Command Lists
137
EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
137
IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
138
Contacting Customer Support
139
For Users in North America
140
For Users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
141
For Users in Australia
142
For Users in Singapore
144
For Users in Hong Kong
144
For Users in Malaysia
145
For Users in India
146
For Users in the Philippines
147
Printer Parts
152
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Epson P170A User Manual (144 pages)
9-pin
Brand:
Epson
| Category:
Printer
| Size: 1.44 MB
Table of Contents
Declaration of Conformity
3
Table of Contents
4
Features
8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
8
Important Safety Instructions
9
ENERGY STAR ® Compliance
11
For United Kingdom Users
11
Use of Options
11
Safety Information
12
Hot Parts Caution Symbol
11
Chapter 1 Using the Printer
13
Using the Control Panel
13
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
14
Selecting a Built-In Font
15
About Your Printer's Default Settings
16
Continuous Paper
18
Skip over Perforation
18
Changing Default Settings
22
Printing on Continuous Paper
24
Printing with the Push Tractor
24
Removing a Printed Document from the Push Tractor
28
Switching Back to Single Sheets
30
Printing with the Pull Tractor
30
Adjusting the Top-Of-Form Position
35
Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge
37
Printing on Single Sheets
40
Loading Single Sheets
40
Printing on Special Paper
42
Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever
43
Multipart Forms
44
Labels
45
Envelopes
46
Installing and Using Options
47
Cut-Sheet Feeder
47
Pull Tractor Unit
51
Roll Paper Holder
54
Color Upgrade Kit (LX-300+ Only)
56
Print Server
60
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
61
Genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridge
61
Chapter 2 Using the Printer Software
66
Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95
66
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
66
Using the Printer Software
66
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Start Menu
67
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
68
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 3.1
68
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
69
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Control Panel
70
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
70
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
71
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and NT 4.0
71
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
72
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Start Menu
74
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
75
Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5X
75
Accessing the Printer Driver from Windows Applications
76
Accessing the Printer Driver from the Control Panel
77
Changing the Printer Driver Settings
78
Printer Driver Settings Overview
78
About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
80
Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
81
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
82
Using the EPSON Remote! Utility
83
(LX-300+ Only)
83
Installing EPSON Remote
83
Accessing EPSON Remote
83
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
85
Using the Error Indicators
85
Troubleshooting
86
Problems and Solutions
87
Power Supply
88
Printing
88
Troubleshooting
88
Paper Handling
93
Options
97
Printing a Self Test
100
Appendix
103
Cleaning the Printer
103
Transporting the Printer
104
Printer Parts
106
Printer Specifications
107
Mechanical
107
Electronic
110
Electrical
112
Environmental
112
Paper
112
Printable Area
118
Paper Alignment
121
Standards and Approvals
121
Command Lists
122
EPSON ESC/P Control Codes
122
IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emu
122
Character Handling
123
IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) Emulation Control Codes
124
Contacting Customer Support
126
For Users in North America
127
For Users in the Middle East
129
For Users in Scandinavia
130
For Users in South Africa
131
For Users in Australia
132
For Users in Singapore
134
For Users in Thailand
134
For Users in Indonesia
135
For Users in Hong Kong
136
For Users in Malaysia
137
For Users in India
138
For Users in the Philippines
140
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