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9-pin Dot Matrix Printer
Reference Guide
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall
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Contents Introduction About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Hot parts caution symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 When setting up the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 When operating
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Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Setting up the printer server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Se
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Chapter 5 Options and Consumables Cut-sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Optional Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Roll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Chapter 6 Product Information Printer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction ® Your Epson LX-300+II printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. This 9-pin dot matrix printer provides: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms (with one original and up to four copies), labels, single sheets, and envelopes. ❏ High-speed printing of up to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (characters per inch). The
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❏ Chapter 5, “Options and Consumables,” describes how to use options such as the roll paper holder and cut-sheet feeder, and explains how to replace the ribbon cartridge. ❏ Chapter 6, “Product Information,” contains technical information about the printer. For setup instructions and basic information, please see the User’s Guide. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. w Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. c Notes
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When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. ❏ Do not place the printer on a soft surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation. ❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of po
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When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician. ❏ Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage it. ❏ Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self test. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and then turn off the printer. ❏ Do not reconne
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When maintaining the printer ❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a damp cloth only. ❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer. ❏ Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: i. If the power cord or plug is damaged. ii. If liquid has entered the printer. iii. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
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Chapter 1 Paper Handling Your printer can handle continuous paper in either the push or the pull position, as well as single sheets and special papers such as labels and envelopes. For instructions on using continuous paper, see the following section. To load single sheets, see page 26. For information about special paper, see page 29. Printing on Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper using the tractor in either the push or pull position: ❏ Use the tractor in the push position
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Printing with the push tractor Follow these steps to load continuous paper on the push tractor: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide, and pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paper position. 3. Unlock the sprockets on the tractor by pulling the blue lock levers forward. 12 Paper Handling
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4. Slide the left sprocket so the pins are aligned with the 0 mark on the printer scale (which is beneath the tractor). Push the lock lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway between the sprockets. 0 mark 5. Stack your continuous paper behind the printer. Make sure there are no obstructions between the paper and the printer and that the paper is aligned squarely with the print
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8. To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting its notches over the printer’s mounting posts as shown below. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of the printer until you feel it click. 9. Replace the printer cover and close it. 10. Turn on the printer. 11. When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to turn on the Auto tear off feature in Default Setting mode. See page 67. 12. Press the LF/FF button to fe
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Removing a printed document from the push tractor Follow these steps to remove the printed document: 1. Press the Tear Off (Font) button. The Tear Off (Font) lights start flashing. (This indicates that your paper is at the current tear-off position.) 2. Open the printer cover and tear off the printed document using the tear-off edge on the paper tension unit. Note: If your paper’s perforation is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you can adjust the tear-off position using the Micr
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To feed continuous paper backward to the standby position, where you can remove the paper, first tear off any printed sheets. Then press the Load/Eject button. Open the sprocket covers on the tractor and remove the paper. Caution: Always tear off your printed document before you press the c Load/Eject button. Reverse feeding several pages at a time may cause a paper jam. Switching between continuous paper and single sheets If you want to switch to single sheets while continuous paper is l
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Printing with the pull tractor To load continuous paper using the pull tractor, you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position, as described below. If your tractor is already installed in this position, make sure the printer is turned off and skip to step 6. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the printer cover and the paper guide. 3. Remove the paper tension unit by gently squeezing the lock tabs and pulling it out of the printer. 4. Pull the paper release lever forward to the cont
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5. To remove the tractor from the push position, gently squeeze the lock tabs on both sides and then rotate the tractor up to pull it away from the printer. 6. Lower the tractor onto the mounting slots at the top of the printer as shown below, and tilt it back until you feel it lock into place. 18 Paper Handling
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7. Unlock the sprockets by pulling the blue lock levers forward. 8. Feed the paper into the rear paper slot as shown below, and pull it up. Position the paper using the scale on the printer as a guide. Printing starts to the right of the position marked 0 (under the paper now). Paper Handling 19
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9. Slide the left sprocket so its pins are aligned with the holes in the paper and push the blue lock lever to lock the sprocket in place. Then slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper supports midway between the two sprockets. 10. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide the right sprocket to remo
