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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of FCC Rules. Theselimits aredesigned toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference inaresidential installation. Thisequipment generates, usesandcanradiate radiofrequency energy and,ifnot installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- ti
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is organized into ten chapters. To learn how to make the best use of your printer you are urged to read through chapters 1through 5. The remaining chapters maybe treated as a reference guide for programming operations, etc. It assumes a degree of acknowledge of the operation of computers (for instance, it assumes you know about hexadecimal numbers). The chapters are as follows: Chapter 1 — Introduction This chapter indicates the some features of the printer, th
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Troubleshooting and maintenance Chapter 9 — This sectiongives achecklist ofpointsto check if yourprinter isnot working in theexpected way. It also includes details of some routine maintenance operations you can carry out yourself. It is not, however, a complete service manual. Call a qualified service engineer if you are unsure of your ability to carry out any maintenance or servicing operations. Chapter 10— Reference This section gives some references of your printer, such as specifications of
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1 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Featuresof theprinter 4 Printercomponents 6 Requirements 7 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Chapter 2 7 Unpackingand inspection 8 Settingup 8 Connectingthepowersupply 9 Installthe Ink Cartridge 11 Connectingthe interfacecable 13 PAPER HANDLING Chapter 3 13 Selectionof paper 14 Adjustingtheprintinggap 15 Loadingpaper 15 Loadingthepaperfromthe frontslot 17 Loadingthe paperfromtheflatfeed slot 18 Removingpaperjams 19 Chapter 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS 19 Buttonsand indicators 19 ON
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29 Chapter 5 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 29 Locationof theDIP switches 30 Functionsof the DIP settings 33 Chapter 6 PRINTER CONTROL COMMANDS 34 Fontcontrolcommands 39 Charactersetcommands 42 Charactersizeandpitchcommands 49 Verticalpositioncommands 53 Horizontalpositioncommands 57 Graphicscommands 61 Downloadcharactercommands 64 Otherprintercommands 67 Chapter 7 DOWNLOAD CHARACTERS 67 Definingyourown 24-dotcharacters 68 Assigningthecharacterdata 69 Assigninga valueof characterspace 69 Sampleprogram 72 D
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This printer has a full complement of features, making it an excellent partner for a personal computer. It supports the Epson/IBM printer commands and character sets, enabling it to print just about anything your computer can generate, both text and graphics. FEATURES OF THE PRINTER Some of main features are the following: ● Ink jet printing system ● Auto-capping system b Easy maintenance ● 2-way power supply ● Versatile paper handling ● Extensive software support ● Easy operation Ink jet printi
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. The printing mechanism is more durable and smaller. . Print quality is higher because of greater nozzle density. ● Quiet, non-impact operation. This means that the ink jet printer can be used for a much wider range of applications than other printers. Auto-capping system This printer moves the carriage to the home position and automatically caps the print head whenever the printer is turned on and off, or more than 5 seconds have passed since the last data was received. This auto-capping syste
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F 1 T p u e a o N b p Versatilepaper handling Single sheets and envelopes (COM 10 size) are all accepted, and you can use either roller feed or flat feed. You can also feed paper with optional Automatic Sheet Feeder. F 7 T p f w t w R f F f f Extensive software support Since it is compatible with the Epson and IBM printers, it works with any software that supports those printers. That includes most word-processing and graphics programs, spread-sheets, and integrated software packages. Easy opera
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PRINTER COMPONENTS To get acquainted with the printer’s components and capabilities, refer to the information below. B s r c c d d E s 4
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Top cover Aligns single sheets (cut forms) to help the printer detect when paper is inserted. This cover is used as a paper tray when using the flat feed or optional Automatic Sheet Feeder. Interface connector Connects the computer to the printer. Adjustment dial Controls print darkness by adjusting for the thickness of forms being printed. AC adapter cable connector Connects the plug of the AC adapter. Do not remove the plug when the printer is turned on. Print head cap Caps the print head of I
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REQUIREMENTS Before you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that the following requirements are satisfied. Location of the printer Make sure that you have a suitable place on which to locate the printer. By “a suitable place”, we mean: . A firm, level surface which is fairly vibration-free . Away from excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, heaters, etc) . Away from excessive humidity or dust . Use the printer where there is sufficient room for the paper and any paper being f
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S T P This chapter describes the following procedures to setup your new printer. Before you start unpacking and setting up your printer, make sure that the requirements described in Chapter 1 are satisfied. . Unpacking the carton box ● Connecting the power supply . Installing the Ink Cartridge . Comecting the printer to your computer UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Now unpack the contents of the shipping carton, and check each item in the box against Figure 2-1 to make sure that you have everything (th
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SEITING UP Place the printer in the desired location, and remove all packing material from the printer. This packing material is intended to prevent damage to the printer while in transit. You will want to keep allthe packing material, along with theprinter carton, in case you have to move the printer to a new location. Connecting the power supply You can use either the AC adapter or the optional NiCd battery pack to supply the power to the printer. The procedure to connect the AC adapter is: 1.
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3. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the terminal end first. f B I F I b p i p w t f 4. Replace the battery compartment cover, and return the stand to its original position. 5. Tu&on the batte~-switch Iocated behind the printer. Wheneveryou turn on the battery switch, the carriage moves and the print head is recapped automatically. Install the Ink Cartridge Your printer uses a replaceable Ink Cartridge contains both the print head and ink. The procedure to install the Ink
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t t H c F 2 R h p t f C 6. Load the Ink Cartridge by inserting the guide into the slot of the Ink Cartridge. CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the terminals on the flexible cable. F 2 L C 7. Push the lock lever down to the end. (The Ink Cartridge is positioned and locked as shown below.) -,.. - - . - F z r IOCKl a p u
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8. Close both the paper cover and the top cover. 9. Turn on the Power switch while holding down the [ REVADJ ] and ~ buttons. This will execute the head cleaning to fill up the ink into the print nozzles. Connecting the interface cable Connect the printer to your computer using a standard Centronics parallel interface cable. On a PS/2 or PC/AT-type computer, this means that you use the 25-pin D-type connector at the computer end, and the Amphenol-type 36-pin connector at the printer end. The con
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ADJUSTING THE PRINTING GAP The distancebetween theprinthead and thepapercanbe adjusted to accommodate different paper thicknesses. The adjustment dial is located behind the interface connector at the left side of the printer. There are three positions, and you can feel the dial clicking into each position. The center position is for high density graphics printing on normal paper. Turning the adjustment dial clockwise is for the normal paper, and the counterclockwise is forthickpaperor envelopes.
