Epson LQ-300 - Impact Printer Manual de usuario

EPSON

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strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

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the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

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User’s Guide

FCC Compliance Statement

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, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will

invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which

exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of

the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this

equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused

interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian

Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numérique n’ émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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 Connection

at (800) 922-8911:

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON

Reseller or Service Center

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and

operation of EPSON products

Sales of the ESC/P® Reference Manual

Epson technical information library fax service

Product literature withtechnical specifications on our current

and new products

Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and

accessories for your EPSON product

Customer Relations

CompuServe@ on-line support

The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers,

application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America

Forum on CompuServe.

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible

for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON

product. This membership entitles you to:

An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe

Your own user ID and password

A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication

To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States

and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries,

call (614) 529-1611 or your local CompuServe access number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON

at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.

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For United Kingdom Users

Epson product guarantee

Under the law, goods sold must comply with their description

and must be of merchantable quality and fit for their purpose or

correspond with any sample.

This guarantee does not affect the seller’s legal obligation or the

rights of the consumer in the “consumer transactions” under any

Statute, including Sections 12 to 15 of the Sales of Goods Act, 1979.

All EPSON Products, other than OEM products, are fully

guaranteed against faulty operation or performance for a period

of ONE YEAR from date of purchase by the user of the product.

All claims under this guarantee MUST be supported by evidence

of purchase, normally the bill of sale invoice, and it is the

responsibility of the claimant to furnish such proof. Epson (UK)

Limited does not issue or operate any form of guarantee

registration card.

Claims are made by the user returning the product to the supplier

from whom it was purchased or, if this is impractical, to any

Epson supplier who also handles the same product. In the event

of any difficulty, users are requested to contact the Service

Co-ordinator Manager at Epson (UK) Limited.

Epson (UK) Limited, or Epson Appointed Distributors, will at

their discretion repair or replace part or all of the product to

provide, in their judgement, a satisfactory performance of the

product consistent with its age and apparent usage.

This guarantee covers the cost of both the parts and labour

required to correct any malfunction of the equipment, but

specifically excludes: wear and tear, consumables, physical

damage due to incorrect use or misuse and damage or faulty

operation due to unauthorized and inexpert repair.

The guarantee is restricted to the performance of the product

alone, and Epson (UK) Limited does not accept responsibility

for any consequential loss or damage, nor claimed or implied

performance, when the product is used in any combination with

other equipment or program software.

Product guarantee may be invalidated as a result of excessive or

inappropriate use, use in an adverse environment or in conditions

outside the specifications or if the product has been subjected to

unapproved modifications.

The guarantee does not cover visits to the user’s premises or the

repair or commissioning of the product on site.

Use of options

Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or

problems arising from the use of any options or consumable

products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products

or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.

Safety information

Warning:

This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check

that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

Important:

The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow-Earth

Blue-Neutral

Brown-Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may

not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal

in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth

symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug

marked with the letter L or coloured white.

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a

qualified electrician.

Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.

Contents

Introduction

Features ..................................

Energy Star Compliant .........................

Finding Your Way Around .......................

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

Important Safety Instructions .....................

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer .........................

1-2

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

1-3

Assembling the Printer .........................

1-4

Installing the knob .........................

1-4

Attaching the paper supports ...................

1-5

Installing the ribbon cartridge ...................

1-6

Plugging in the printer .......................

1-9

Running the Self Test ..........................

1-10

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ..............

1-13

Connecting to the parallel interface ................

1-14

Connecting to the serial interface .................

1-15

Setting Up Your Software .......................

1-16

Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs ......

1-17

Using non-Windows software ...................

1-18

Chapter 2 Using the Printer

Using the Control Panel ........................

2-2

Lights and buttons .........................

2-2

Selecting fonts ............................

2-4

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

2-5

Loading single sheets ........................

2-5

Getting the results you expect ...................

2-6

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

2-7

Printing in the push tractor position ...............

2-8

Printing in the pull tractor position ................

2-13

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

2-17

Adjusting the paper-thickness lever ...............

2-17

Multi-part forms ..........................

2-19

Labels. ................................

2-20

Envelopes ..............................

2-21

Using the Printer Setting Mode ....................

2-22

Printer setting descriptions ....................

2-23

Changing the printer settings ...................

2-25

Installing and Using Options .....................

2-29

Single-bin Cut-Sheet Feeder ....................

2-29

Pull Tractor Unit ..........................

2-33

Color Upgrade Kit .........................

2-35

Chapter 3

Troubleshooting

Problems and Solutions ........................

Power Supply ..............................

Power is not being supplied ....................

Printing................................

The printer does not print .....................

The print is faint or uneven ....................

Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics .......

Printed characters are not what you expected .........

The print position is not what you expected ..........

Paper Handling .............................

Single sheets do not feed properly ................

Continuous paper does not feed properly ............

Options ..................................

When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed

properly ..............................

Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor

does not work properly. .....................

Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper

does not feed properly ......................

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3-3

3-4

3-5

3-6

3-7

3-8

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