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Proof Sign-off: L Katagiri _______ Blueberry REV.E Moira _______ A5 size Front, inside cover Tim/Linda _______/_______ 95/04/17 Cindy _______ Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide Paper-release lever Paper-feed knob Power switch Control panel Printer cover Print head Sprocket unit Paper-thickness lever Tractor Paper support Buttons Lights Light Roman Font LF/FF Pause Sans Serif Draft Draft Condensed 12 Paper Park 3sec Micro Adjust The color samples used on the cover were printed us
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Proof Sign-off: Ito _______ Blueberry REV.E R Courtier _______ A5 size Front Koyama _______ 95/04/17 ® EPSON LX-300 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, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been ta
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Front 95/04/17 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
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Blueberry REV.E R A5 size Front 95/04/17 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 SM 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 ® ❏
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Front 95/04/17 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
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Blueberry REV.E R A5 size Front 95/04/17 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
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Front 95/04/17 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. vi
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Blueberry REV.E R A5 size Front 95/04/17 Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 Finding Your Way Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . .
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Front 95/04/17 Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Switching back to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Printing with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Blueberry REV.E R A5 size Front 95/04/17 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Single sheets do not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Continuous paper does not feed properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly . .
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Front 95/04/17 Character tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14 User-defined characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15 Color printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16 Index x
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Proof Sign-off: Ito _______ Blueberry REV.E R Courtier _______ A5 size Introduction Koyama _______/ 95/04/17 Introduction Features ® Your Epson 9-pin dot matrix printer offers these outstanding features: ❏ High-speed printing. Print up to 220 characters per second (cps) in 10-cpi draft mode. ❏ Quiet operation. You’ll notice the benefit of quiet printing in your work environment. ❏ Simple control panel. Three buttons and three lights give you fingertip-access to most printer functions. ❏ Two b
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Introduction 95/04/17 1 ❏ Roll Paper Holder (#8310) uses 8 ⁄ -inch or 21.6-cm roll paper 2 used by telexes and similar machines. This option is not available in some countries. ❏ Cut-sheet feeder (C80637✽) loads up to 50 sheets of single-sheet bond paper automatically. Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. ❏ Chapter 1 describes how to unpack, set up, test, and connect the pri
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Blueberry REV.E R A5 size Introduction 95/04/17 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. 3. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before you clean it. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. 5. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or other surface that ma
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Introduction 95/04/17 11. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 12. Never push objects of any kind into your printer as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shoc
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Proof Sign-off: Katagiri _______ R Blueberry REV.E Moira _______ A5 size Chapter 1 Tim/Linda _______/_______ 95/04/17 Cindy _______ Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Installing the paper-feed k
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Chapter 1 95/04/17 Unpacking the Printer Your printer box should include these items. Printer BB1-01 BB1-02 BB1-03 BB1-04 BB1-05 Printout guide BB1-05a Paper-feed knob Paper supports Ribbon cartridge Power cord In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. Caution: There are several versions of this printer designed for different c voltages, and it is not possible to change the voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the corr
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R Blueberry REV.E A5 size Chapter 1 95/04/17 Choosing a place for the printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: ❏ A flat, stable surface ❏ Adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance. Make sure it’s close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach. ❏ Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. ❏ Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and prote
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L Blueberry REV.E A5 size Chapter 1 95/04/17 Assembling the Printer Follow the steps in this section to get your printer up and running. Installing the paper-feed knob The first step in assembling the printer is installing the paper-feed knob. 1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printer’s side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft. BB1-06 2. Push firmly on the paper-feed knob until it fits against the printer case. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer
