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User’s Guide
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Printer Parts printer cover ontrol panel paper separator paper feeder cover ink cartridge AC inlet ” I 0 DATA 0 PAPER OUT 000 IFONT y-1 n ” 00 0 Courier a 00 0 Roman T I I 0 0 0 0 0 PAUSE i ?=--I fPS\
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® EPSON 48-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER 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. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Sei
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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 rece
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet before you clean it, and use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or other surface that may allow the printer to fall. Do not block any slots or openings in the ca
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LI Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into it If it has been exposed to rain or water If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
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Tips for Printing on Single Sheets There are a few things you should know about printing on single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your printer prints the first page of your file correctly but then prints too low on the next page, or that it prints the last few lines from one page onto the next. These differences in print position are easy to adjust; you can simply change some of the settings in your application program as described bel
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Contents lntroduction 1 ........................................................................................... Features 2 How to Use This Manual .............................................................. 2 ................................................... Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Chapter 1 1 Setting Up Your Printer ..................................................................l-2 About Your Ink Jet Printer l-2 A few precautions.. ..............................................
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.............................................2-8 Controlling the Page with Micro Feed.. .2-9 Adjusting the loading position ................................................. .2-10 Adjusting the print position ...................................................... .2-11 Selecting Character Fonts ................................................................... .2-12 Scalable Fonts .............................................................................. .2-12 Condensed printing.. .........
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A-20 Bit image ...................................................................................... Graphics .......................................................................................A-21 Character Tables ..................................................................................A-21 Glossary Index . VZZZ
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Your new Epson@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal for quiet, high-speed printing. Features Your printer offers the following features: High print quality. Epson’s new ink jet technology delivers crisp 360 x 360 dots per inch (dpi) text and graphics. Flexible paper handling. Use the built-in paper feeder to load up to 100 sheets automatically. You can also insert envelopes or single pages manually without removing the paper supply. Fast printing speed. You can print up to 180 characte
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How to Use This Manual Here’s what you’ll find in this book: CI Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer. It also describes how to load the paper feeder and print a self test. Be sure to read and follow these instructions. Cl Chapter 2 contains information that you will need to use special printer functions. It explains how to load paper manually and change printer settings from the control panel. LI Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting information. If the printer d
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer .................................................................. 1-2 About Your Ink Jet Printer 1-2 A few precautions ....................................................................... ........................................................... 1-3 Choosing the right paper Unpacking the Printer ......................................................................... 1-4 ......................................................l-5 Attaching the paper supp
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About Your Ink Jet Printer If you’re new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how they differ from dot matrix or laser printers. Two noticeable benefits of this technology are high print quality and quiet printing. An ink jet printer produces cost-effective, quality print results. When you use the right paper, you get crisp, laser-sharp printouts usually associated with laser printers. And the ink cartridge inside your printer is easier to replace and more affordable than the toner cartridges use
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0 Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove it from its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for a long time before use may result in poor print quality. 0 Do not use an ink cartridge beyond its rated life expectancy. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the cartridge carton. 0 When moving the ink cartridge from a cold place to a warm one, let it sit for about one hour until the ink warms to the new temperature. 0 Do not turn off the printer while printing or before
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To test a supply of paper, take a single sheet from the package and load it in the printer. Perform the self test and check the results. You should test both sides of the paper to determine which gives you the best quality printing. If the ink does not bleed or smear, the paper should be suitable for use with your printer. Because the drying speed for the ink depends on the pattern being printed, the type of paper used, and the temperature and humidity, some smudging or streaking may occur under
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In some locations, the power cord comes attached to the printer. The shape of the AC plug varies by country; be sure the plug included is the right shape for your location. You must remove all packing and protective materials packed with your printer before you can set it up and turn on the power. Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (inserted in your printer) to remove these materials. Save all of the packaging and the protective materials in case you ever need to transport the printer. At
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Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a location for your printer, follow these guidelines: Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable surface. If the printer is tilted or at an angle, it cannot operate properly. Place the printer close enough to the computer for the interface cable to reach it easily. Leave adequate room for easy operation and maintenance. Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away from dir
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Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure that the power switch is turned off. It is off when the 0 side of the switch is pressed down. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure the voltage required by the printer matches that of your electrical outlet. Also, make sure that you have the correct power cable for your power source. Caution: It is not possible to adjust the printerfor use at another voltage. lf the rated voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your dealer f
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Installing the Ink Cartridge Each ink cartridge contains enough ink to print about 700 pages. The exact number of pages a single cartridge can print varies according to the amount of text and graphics on each page. Cautiow The iuk cartridge is a self-contained unit. Under ordinary use, El ink will not leak from the cartridge. If ink does get on Tour hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. lf mk gets iuto et/es, flush them immediately with water. The first time you use your new printer,
