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User’s Guide
BPS0139-02 EN
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Contents Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Features....................... .................... ..................... ............... 7 Chapter 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions....... ................. .................. .................. ........... 8 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. ..... ...................... .................. .......... 8 Important safety instructions.............. ............. .................
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Printer Driver Settings Overview...... ................... .................... ............. 29 Printer settings. ........ .................. .................. ............... ........ 30 Monitoring settings......................................... ....................... 31 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3. ....... ..................... ...................... ........ 32 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3. ......................... .
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Power supply................ ...................................... ................ 57 Printing.............. ............ .................. ................. ............. 57 Paper handling............ ................. ................ ....................... 60 Network problems...................... ..................... ...................... 61 Other problems..... ............................................ ................
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Printer Specifications. ...... ................. ................. ............... ........... 81 Mechanical........................... ........................... ................. 81 Electronic.................. ............... ................ ................. ....... 83 Electrical.............. ................ ................ ................. .......... 88 Environmental.............. ........................................
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Index Contents 6
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Features Your EPSON GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 is an ink jet printer ® with a tractor feeder. Your printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. The printer has the following features: ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous medicine bags, labels (continuous base sheet), continuous plain paper, and ot
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Chapter 2 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings ! must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions ! must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Important safety instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide ❏ Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a interface cable, if necessary. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer. ❏ Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that re
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide ❏ If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: - Use a stand that can support at least twice the weight of the printer. - Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should always be kept level. - Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer stand. When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide ❏ If ink gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏ For best results, shake the ink cartridge four or five times. Caution: ! Do not shake cartridges (that have been installed previously) with too much force. ❏ Use an ink cartridge prior to the date printed on the cartridge carton. ❏ Use up the ink cartridge within six months of installation for best results. ❏ D
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Restriction of use When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system re
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide For Argentina users When handling AC adapter Precaución: ! Confirme que el cable de alimentación de CA cumpla con las normas de seguridad locales pertinentes. ❏ Coloque la impresora y la fuente externa de poder cerca a una toma eléctrica de pared de la que pueda desenchufar la fuete externa de poder fácilmente. ❏ No coloque el cable de alimentación de CA en lugares donde se pueda enroscar, cortar, desgastar, deshilachar o rizar. No
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide ❏ Desenchufe la impresora y la fuente externa de poder antes de limpiar la impresora. Límpiela sólo con un paño húmedo. No utilice productos de limpieza líquidos o en aerosol. No aplique líquido de ningún tipo directamente al cristal de la impresora. ❏ Desenchufe la impresora y la fuente externa de poder y póngase en contacto con un técnico de servicio ante las siguientes situaciones: el cable de CA o el enchufe están estropeados;
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Chapter 3 Paper Handling Acceptable Paper Conditions Caution: ! ❏ Do not use paper that is folded, creased, curled, torn, stained, or stamped. A: Torn B: Curled C: Creased D: Folded ❏ Use only paper that meets the paper specifications. For more information, see “Paper” on page 89. Printing on Continuous Paper Your printer can handle continuous paper with the push tractor. Paper Handling 15
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide Position the printer and continuous paper as shown in the illustrations below so that the paper is loaded smoothly. * 1 m or less Note: ❏ The printing position may be misaligned if the continuous paper touches the printer’s stand or any cables. Position the continuous paper so that it is loaded smoothly. (A) ❏ Overlapping paper may be fed if the top of the stack of continuous paper is as high as or higher than the push tractor. (B)
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide 2. Facing the back of the printer, release the right sprocket unit by pulling the sprocket lock lever up. 3. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Note: The left sprocket unit is fixed in place and cannot be adjusted. 4. Slide the center paper support halfway between the two sprockets. Paper Handling 17
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide 5. Open the sprocket covers of both sprockets. * sprocket cover 6. Fit the first two holes of the paper over the sprocket pins on both sides. Slide the right sprocket unit slightly to the right so that the paper is not slack. Caution: ! Make sure the first sheet of your continuous paper has a clean, straight edge so that it can feed smoothly into the printer. Paper Handling 18
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide 7. Close the sprocket covers. 8. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place. 9. Turn on the printer. 10. Press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper to the top-of-form position. When the printer receives data, it begins printing. 11. After you finish printing, follow the steps in the next section to tear off your printed document. If the first printed line on your page appears too high or
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GP-C830/GP-M830/GP-C831/GP-M831/GP-C832/GP-M832 User’s Guide ❏ If the trailing edge of the paper is past the paper sensor after the printed document is torn off, the paper will be fed forward without being printed. ❏ Do not pull the loaded paper out of the tractor unit. Doing so may cause paper jams or printer malfunctions. Also, the top-of-form position setting may become misadjusted. ❏ The last page of continuous paper that is printed may have low print quality. ❏ If the first line on your
