Epson 800 Series manual

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EPSON ® 48-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER Stylus. 800+ 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 [...]

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[...]

Feature s ........................................................................................... 1 Energy Star Complian t .................................................................. 1 Where to Get Help for United States Users. . ............................. . 2 For United Kingdom User s .................................................[...]

Controlling the Page with Micro Feed ............................................. . 2-8 Adjusting the loading position ................................................. . 2-9 Adjusting the print position ...................................................... . 2-10 Selectin g Character Font s .......................................................[...]

Bi t imag e ...................................................................................... A-20 Graphic s ....................................................................................... A-21 Character Table s .................................................................................. A-21 Glossary Index[...]

Printer cover Power switch control panel Paper separator Paper feeder cover parallel in U 0 Data 0 Paper Out 0 InkOut 0 Economy 0 Condensed 000 I I cbb Draf, Font ( 000C0urier i 30 000 Roman T (PSI ;yo $msi H (PS) Reset 000 Sam WI 000 Prestige Load/ , Eject i I 000 script -1 f-l[...]

Your new EpsorP 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. Fast printing speed. You can print up to 198 characters per second in 12-cpi letter qu[...]

The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1 billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Where to Get Help for United St[...]

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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, [...]

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 in[...]

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol ( f ) or coloured green or green and yellow. The [...]

6. 7. 8. 9. Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These are provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating. Placing the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a built- in installation, such as a bookcase, unless[...]

13. Except as specifically explained in the user’s manual, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 14. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and h[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Printer About Your Ink Jet Printe r ................................................................... l-2 A few precaution s ........................................................................ 1-2 Choosing the right pape r ........................................................... . 1-3 Unpacking the Printe r .....[...]

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 [...]

t2 Do not use an ink cartridge beyond its rated life expectancy. Ink cartridges are good up to the date printed on the cartridge carton. Cl 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. Cl Do not turn off the printer while printing or before the print head is[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a location for your printer, follow these guidelines: cl Ll cl ci D D cl Ll Q 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 a[...]

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. cl Caut[...]

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. The first time you use your new printer, you need to charge the ink delivery system with ink. You need to perform this operation only o[...]

1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Hold down both the Alt and Pause buttons while you turn on the printer. Release the buttons after the printer starts initializing. The print head moves to the ink cartridge replace position automatically. Setting Up Your Printer 1-9[...]

3. Open the printer cover. 4. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp towards you to open it. 1-10 0 Setting Up Your Printer[...]

5. Open the f oi package containing the ink cartridge an d 1 remove it from the protective cardboad. Make sure to remove the tape seal from the ink cartridge. 6. Lower the cartridge into the holder with the label face up and the arrow mark on the cartridge towards the arrow mark on the printer case. Setting Up Your Printer 1-11[...]

7. Push the ink cartridge clamp towards the back of the printer to secure the cartridge. 8. Press the A lt button again to charge the ink delivery system. It takes about one minute. The Pause light flashes throughout the cycle and turns off when the ink charging has finished. 9. Close the printer cover. 1-12 Setting Up Your Printer[...]

Testing the Printer After you charge the ink delivery system, you can use the built- in self test to make sure the printer is working properly. You can run the self test with paper from the built-in paper feeder or by feeding a sheet manually. This section describes loading paper in the paper feeder. Loading paper in the paper feeder 1. Open the pa[...]

3. Insert a stack of paper all the way into the paper feeder with the printable surface face-down. Align the right edge of the stack with the right edge of the paper feeder. Then move the left edge guide to match the width of your paper, as shown below. 4. Close the paper feeder cover and lower the paper separator to secure the paper stack. Now you[...]

2. While holding down the FONT button, turn on the printer. (Hold down the button until the printer starts working; it takes a few seconds.) It loads a sheet of paper automatically from the paper feeder and begins the self test. The printer prints characters in each font, in the order the fonts appear on the control panel. Here is part of a typical[...]

Follow these steps: 1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off. 2. Plug the cable connector securely into the printer’s interface connector. 3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the ground connector above the interface connector. 4. Plug the other [...]

Setting Up Your Software Programs Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many of these programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers. To take full advantage of your printer’s features, including ESC/P 2, choose[...]

Tips for Using the Paper Feeder Following the tips below will give you the best performance when printing with the paper feeder. Q Load paper into the paper feeder before you turn on the printer and send data. When the printer receives data from the computer, it loads a single sheet automatically and begins to print. Cl If the printer runs out of p[...]

Chapter 2 Using Other Printer Functions Loading Paper Manuall y ..................................................................... 2-2 Paper size s .................................................................................... 2-2 Printing on single sheet s ............................................................ 2-2 Printing on envelo[...]

Loading Paper Manually You can load single sheets of paper or envelopes from the manual feed slot without removing the paper supply from the paper feeder. Note: 7%~ instructions in this section describe loading paper by hand in the rnunual~feed slot. lf you want instructions for using the paperfeeder, see page l-1 8 it? Chapter 3. Paper sizes You c[...]

2. Insert a single sheet of paper into the slot until it meets resistance, aligning the right edge of the paper with the arrow mark on the printer. The printer automatically loads the sheet. Note: lf the sheet does not load straight, press the Load/Eject button fc $ect it. Then try loading if again. 3. Send data from the computer to the printer. Wh[...]

Printing on envelopes You can also use the manual feed slot to print on individual envelopes. 1. Turn on the printer and open the printer cover. 2. Turn the paper-thickness lever clockwise as far as it will go. 3. Close the printer cover. 2-4 Using Other Printer Functions[...]

4. 5. Insert an envelope into the manual feed slot with the wide end at the top entering the printer first, and the printable side face-up, until it meets resistance. The printer loads the envelope to the print position automatically. Send data from your computer. The printer ejects the envelope automatically when it is finished printing. Note: Ll [...]

Operating the Control Panel The printer control panel gives you easy control over most common printer operations. It consists of indicator lights and buttons. 0 Data 0 Paper Out 0 Pause f-l 7 I rl Indicator lights Pause On when printing is paused Font Indicate the current font setting. These three lights go on and off when you press the Font button[...]

Economy On when the economy printing mode is selected. When this mode is selected, the printer uses fewer dots per character. The print speed is the same in both economy and LQ mode, but the economy mode uses less ink. This mode is ideal for rough drafts and editing work. Ink Out On when the ink cartridge runs out of ink. Rapid flashing indicates t[...]

Alt Hold down this button for several seconds to move the print head to the ink cartridge replace position when the printer is paused. The Alt button also alters the functions of the other buttons. Hold down the Alt button and press another button to change the functions as follows: PRINT HEAD CLENINC (Alt + Pause) Starts print head cleaning cycle.[...]

Adjusting the loading position The loading position is the position of the paper when the printer loads it from the paper feeder or the manual feed slot. If printing is too high or low on the page, you can change the loading position with the micro-feed feature as follows: 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Load a sheet of paper from the pap[...]

Note: Cl The printer has a minimum and maximum loading position. l,f you try to move the loading position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving. Ll When the paper reaches thefactory-set loading position, the printer beeps. Use thefactory setting as a reference point when adjusting the loading position. Adjusting the prin[...]

Selecting Character Fonts Your printer has eight built-in character fonts including two new Epson fonts: the Epson Roman T and Epson Sans Serif H. (Roman T is similar to the TimeP’ font; Sans Serif H is similar to HelveticaWe) Press the Font button to select from the eight fonts listed on the control panel. The three Font lights come on (0), flas[...]

Scalable Fonts The size of the Roman, Sans Serif, Roman T, and Sans Serif H fonts can be selected from 8 to 32 points in 2-point increments by using your application program or by sending an ESC/P 2 command. See the documentation that came with your application program for information on selecting the size of scalable fonts. See the Appendix of thi[...]

Using the Default-Settings Mode Your printer comes with a series of internal settings that control a variety of printer functions, such as print direction and auto line feed. Because these settings take effect each time you turn on the printer, they are called default settings. The factory default settings are designed to meet the needs of most use[...]

Default settings descriptions Character table Character tables contain the characters and symbols used by different languages. The printer prints text with the selected character table. When you select this feature, the font lights on the control panel go on or off to indicate the current selection. Auto print direction The printer ordinarily print[...]

Auto line feed When the auto line feed feature is on, each carriage return (CR) code is accompanied by a line feed (LF) code. If your printed text is unexpectedly double-spaced, set this feature to off. If text lines print on top of each other, set it to on. Changing the default settings To change the printer’s default settings, you press the con[...]

After you press the A lt button, the printer prints the current default settings and the next instruction in the language you selected. Wait until printing is finished, then go to the next step. 4. To move to the feature you want to change, press the Alt button until the Data, Paper Out, and Ink Out lights indicate the appropriate selection. Oon 0 [...]

Character table Auto print direction Network I/F mode Mixed text/graphics mode Auto line feed ITALIC U.S.A ON OFF OFF OFF --- Using the default setting mode --- (Stepl) Select menu(a)-(e) by pressing the ALT switch. DATA, PAPER OUT, and INK OUT LEDs show menu selected at that time. ISteoZJ Channe settine value by pressinn the FONT switch . __ FONT [...]

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make all of your changes. 7. To exit the default-settings mode, turn the printer off. Note: Ll You may exit the default-settings mode any time by turning off the printer. Amy changes you have made remain in effect until you chanige them again. 3 [f you want to check the new default settings, enter the default- settings mo[...]

Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replacing the Ink Cartridg e ............................................................... . 3-2 Cleaning the Print Hea d ..................................................................... . 3-3 Cleaning the Printe r ............................................................................ . 3-4 Tra[...]

Replacing the Ink Cartridge When the Ink Out light on the control panel flashes, the ink in the ink cartridge is low. The printer will continue printing until the cartridge is completely empty. When it is out of ink, the printer stops and the Ink Out light stays on. Printing will not resume until you insert a new cartridge. It’s a good idea to ke[...]

4. Lift the cartridge out of the printer and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge apart or try to refill it. q Caution: If ink does get on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. l f ink gets into your eyes,flush them immediately with water. 5. Turn to page l-11 and follow the steps there to install the new cartridge[...]

Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove any paper from the paper feeder. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away all dust and dirt. If the outer case or the inside of the paper feeder is dirty, clean it with a so[...]

Note: Do mt rt’mozv the hk cartridge, where tratisporting. 2. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 3. 4. 5. Remove the paper from the paper feeder. Attach the protective material to the printer. Repack the printer and power cord and place them in the original box. 6. Keep the prin[...]

Plug another electrical device into the outlet to determine whether it is working. The lights come on briefly but then go off and stay off. Check that the printer’s voltage rating matches the voltage of your electrical outlet. If the voltages do not match, unplug the printer and contact your dealer immediately. Do not reconnect the power cord to [...]

The Pause light is off but nothing prints. The interface cable may not be plugged in securely. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure your interface cable meets both the printer and computer specifications. Make sure that your software is properly set up for your printer. Printed output is not as expected. If t[...]

Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics. The print head nozzles may be clogged. Hold down the AH button and press the Pause button for two seconds to clean the print head. See “Cleaning the Print Head” earlier in this chapter. Set the Mixed text/graphics mode to on in the default-settings mode. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode?[...]

You may not be printing on the correct side of the paper. Test both sides to determine which side gives you the best print quality. Your paper may be moist or damp. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment. The typestyles or characters set with your software do not print. Check that the program is correctly configured for your printer[...]

The text prints an extra blank line between each text line. Set auto line feed to off in the default-settings mode so that two line-feed signals are not sent. See “Using the Default-Settings Mode” in Chapter 2. Line spacing is incorrect. Adjust the line-space setting with your software. Printed uage length is not as exuected. The page length se[...]

The ejected paper is wrinkled. The paper is too thin or is damp. Make sure that the paper you are using meets the specifications. See “Technical Specifications” in the Appendix. Do not store your paper in a damp or humid environment. The paper does not fully eject. Use the Load/Eject button to eject the page. The paper may be too long to be loa[...]

3. 4. 5. Pull the paper out gently. If the paper tears, make sure you remove any remaining pieces. If the paper is caught in the paper ejection area, gently pull it out of the printer. Push the access panel back onto the rear of the printer and close the printer cover and the paper feeder cover. Preventing paper feed and paper jam problems If you h[...]

Appendix Technical Specifications ..................................................................... A-2 Printe r specification s ................................................................ . A-2 Interfac e specification s .............................................................. A-7 Initializatio n ....................................[...]

Technical Specifications Printer specifications Printing Printing method: Drop on demand 48-nozzle ink jet matrix Printable columns and printing speed: cpi: characters per inch cps: characters per second Maximum Resolution: Printing direction: Line spacing: 360 x 360 dpi text, graphics Bidirectional with logic-seeking for text and graphics. (The au[...]

Bitmap fonts: Select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. See the command summary later in this chapter for a list of commands. Scalable fonts: Font Min pt Max pt Increments Epson Roman 8 32 2 Pt Epson Sans Serif 8 32 2 Pt Epson Roman T 8 32 2 Pt Epson Sans Serif H 8 32 2 Pt Note: Roman T and Sans Serif H cannot be printed with the[...]

Single sheets (Manual insertion): Width 182 to 216 mm (7.1 to 8.5 inches) Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Thickness 0.065 to 0.11 mm (0.0026 to 0.0043 inches) Weight 52 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) Quality Bond Paper, plain paper Note: Use recycled paper lrridcr nornrnl fcttrperotf~rr ad Iiurllidity COllrlifiO~25 Otil,l/. Poor qlu7lity papf~[...]

Envelopes: A The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). B The mlnimum left and right margins is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 13.0 mm (0.51 inches). Mechanical Paper-feed method: Ink cartridge (SO20025): Color: Print capacity: Cartridge life: Temperature: MTBF: Total print volume: Friction Black Approximately 0.7 million[...]

Print head life: Dimensions and weight: 1,000 million dots per nozzle Height Width Depth Weight 154 mm (6.0 inches) 435 mm (17.1 inches) 264 mm (10.4 inches) (no paper) 4.8 kg (10.6 lb) 120 V model: Rated voltage: Input voltage range: Rated frequency range: Input frequency range: Rated current: Power consumption: AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60[...]

Humidity (without condensation): Operation: 20 to 80% RI-I Storage: 5 to 85% RI-I Print assured area 10°C 27°C 35°C (50°F) (80°F) (95°F) Safety approvals Safety standards: US model: European model: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 #220 EN 60950 (l%V) IEC 950 (SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) R.F.I.: US model: European model: FCC Part 15 Subpart B class B Vf[...]

The table below provides the connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals. Slgnal Pin 1 10 11 Return Pln Signal 19 STROBE 20 DATA 1 21 DATA 2 22 DATA 3 23 DATA 4 24 DATA 5 25 DATA 6 26 DATA 7 27 DATA 8 28 29 30 ACKNLG BUSY PE SLCT AUTO F DIrectIon IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT OUT OUT IN Description STROBE pulse t[...]

When this level becomes LOW, the printer controller is reset to its power-on state and the print buffer is cleared This level is normally HIGH: its pulse width must be more than 50 microseconds at the receiving terminal. 32 - ERROR OUT This level becomes LOW when the printer is: 1) out of paper 2) in an error state 33 - GND - 34 - NC 35 - - OUT Sam[...]

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Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways: Hardware initialization Software initializatlon Control panel initialization l The power is turned on. l The printer receives anm signal from the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). The following condition then results: 1) The printer mechanism is[...]

Default settings The table below shows the default settings that take effect when the printer is initialized. Item Default setting Top-of-form position Current paper positlon Page length Single sheets: 65 lines for Al-size paper 61 lines for letter-size paper 22 inches for manual insertion Left and right margins Concelled Line spacing ) 1 /binch li[...]

Command Summary Sending printer commands Most actions your printer performs are handled by your software. Software commands instruct the printer to print in a particular typeface, feed the paper a certain amount after printing each line, start printing a particular place on the page, and so on. Some software programs let you send these commands you[...]

ASCII Dec. Hex. Descrlptlon ESC U l/O 85 55 ESC EM n 25 19 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n = “R” Eject a sheet Paper feeding ASCII Dec. Hex. Descrlptlon CR 13 OD FF 12 oc LF 10 OA ESC 0 48 30 ESC 2 50 32 ESC3n 51 33 ESC+n 43 28 Carriage Return Form Feed Line Feed Select 1 /&inch Line Spacing Select 1 /binch [...]

Print position motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESCSnl n2 36 24 ESC nl n2 92 5c ESC ( V nn 40 86 2856 ESC(vnn 40 118 28 76 ESC D nn HT ESC B nn VT ESCJn Font selection ASCII 68 9 66 11 74 Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position n=nl +n2x256 n: Specifies print position from left margin in defined units l Before you define the unit, the default is[...]

ASCII Dec. Hex. Descrlptlon ESC X nn 88 ESC P 80 50 ESC M 77 4D ESC g 103 67 ESC p l/O 112 70 ESCxn 120 78 ESC 4 52 34 ESC 5 53 35 ESC E 69 45 ESC F 70 46 ESC ! n 33 21 58 Select Font by Pitch and Point ESC X m nl n2 m: Set pitch to 360/m cpi m = 0: No change in pitch m = 1: Select proportional m=O.1.18,21,24.30.36.42,48, 60, or 72 n=nl +n2x256 n: [...]

Font enhancement ASCII Dec. Hex. Description SI 15 OF DC2 18 12 so 14 OE ESC W l/O 87 DC4 20 57 14 ESC w l/O 119 77 ESC G 71 47 ESC H 72 48 ESCSO 83 53 ESCSl 83 53 ESC T 84 54 ESC(-nn 40 45 28 2D ESC - l/O 45 2D ESCqn 113 71 Select Condensed Printing Cancel Condensed Printing Select Double-Width Printing (one line) Turn Double-Width Printing On/Off[...]

ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC ( U nn 40 85 28 55 Define Unit ESC( U 1 On Define positioning unit OS n/3600 inch n = 10.20,30.40.50, or 60 n = 10: default ESCcnl n2 99 63 Set Horizontal Motion Index (HMI) Select Pitch in n/360-inch units Total units = nl + n2 x 256 Character handling ASCII Dec. Hex. Descrlptlon ESC(tnn 40116 2874 Assign Character [...]

ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESCtn 116 ESCRn 82 ESC & nn 38 ESC:OnO 58 ESC%n 37 ESC 4 54 ESC 7 55 ESC(Ann 40 94 74 52 26 3A 25 36 37 28 5E n = 2: Remaps download characters from 0 - 127 to 128 - 255 (unless a character table has been assigned to 2 with the ESC ( t command) Select an International Character Set n= 0: USA 1: France 8: Japan 2: Ger[...]

Bit image ASCII Dec. Hex. Descrlptlon ESC l nn 42 2A Select Bit Image ESC’mnl n2data n=nl +n2x256 n: Total columns Total data = (n 1 + n2 x 256) x t t = Number of data bytes per Column m Horizontal Vettlcal Pins Adjacent t density (dpl) density (dpl) dots print 0 60 60 8 Yes 1 1 120 60 8 Yes 1 2 120 60 8 No 1 3 240 60 8 No 1 4 80 60 8 Yes 1 6 90 [...]

Graphics ASCII Dec. Hex. Descrlptlon ESC nn 46 ESC(Gnn 4071 28 47 Select Graphics Mode ESC(G 1 On n= 1 or49 2E l Cancel Graphics mode with ESC @ Print Raster Graphics ESC.cvhmnl n2data c = 0: Full graphics mode 1: Compressed mode v = 10,20: Dot density for vertical in 3600/v DPI h = 10,20: Dot density for horizontal in 3600/h DPI m: Number of verti[...]

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PC860 l PC863 * CZE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F 89ABCDEF CE6-LJLaz PC865’ COOE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F , 69ABCDEF c&A. LJ-ap amE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F 6QABCDEF C E : ::I L 11 a E ii E ’ z; 1 T p f PC86 7 * CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 89ABCDEF C fi & -I:. L Jl a G Appendix A-23[...]

BRASCII” Abicomp * 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F I 1 PC437 Greek” PC852” 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 . 7 6 9 A 0 C D E L 69ABCDEF A P 1 ;:: L JL 0 'R B c lc ;; -L 7 6 +- CUIE 89ABCDEF 0 ru 6 8 i 1 A 6 a 6 2 oc2A u d 6 3 A 6 8 a 4 DC4A 0 a 6 5 A tE ii a? 6 c CJ F h 7 e 0 B l3 8 * 0 B Q 9 HrEMEUisii A LF I3 Y 6 y B VT ESC f ” i @ C FF f E i P D CR f[...]

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IS0 Latin IT* Bulgaria l BXJE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 A B C D E F 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 A B C D E F Appendix A-27[...]

Italic 8QABCDEF tu UQP'P !lAQaq cc2 " 2 BRbr # 3 c..s c s L!U$4DTdt %SEVeu &6FVfv '7GWgw (8HXhx HTEM) 9 I Y 1 y 4F *:JZjz hTEsC+ -KCki ~ FF OR 1. >L 1' =Mlmi SO .>N^n' F SI / ,? 0 _ 0 No characters are available for hex code 15 in the italic charac- ter table. Characters available with the ESC ( A command To pri[...]

International character sets You can select one of the following international character sets with the default-settings mode or the ESC R command. For example, when you select “Italic France,” the characters in the “France” row on the table below are used in the italic character table. The following eight international character sets can be[...]

Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word i s italicized, see that topic for more information. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for assigning numerical codes to letters and symbols. auto line feed When this feature is selected in the default-setting mode, each [...]

control code Special codes used to control printer functions such as performing a carriage return or line feed. cpi See characters per inch. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual[...]

font A font is a style of type designated by a family name. hex dump A troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find the cause of communication problems between the printer and the computer. When the printer is in hex dump mode, it prints each code it receives in hexadecimal notation and ASCII characters. Also called data dump. initia/izat[...]

pfoportionui printing Printing in which the width of the character varies from character to character. For example, a capital W receives much more space than a lowercase i. The result looks more like a typeset book than a typewritten draft. RAM Random Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as a buffer and for storing user-defined[...]

Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific I command, see the Appendix. A Access panel, 3-ll- 12 Adjusting loading position, 2-9 - 10 Adjusting print position, 2-10 Alt button, 1-10 1-12, 2-8, 2-15 ASCII codes, A-13 - 21 Auto line feed, 2-13 - 14,2-16 - 17 Auto print direction, 2-13 - 14, 2-16 - 17 B Back panel, see Ac[...]

Envelopes loading, 2-4 - 5 specifications, 2-2, A-4 - 5 Environment for printer, 1-6 specifications, A-6 - 7 Epson Courier, 2-11, A-3 Epson Prestige, 2-11, A-3 Epson Roman, 2-11, A-3 Epson Roman T, 2-11 - 12, A-3 Epson Sans Serif, 2-11 - 12, A-3 Epson Sans Serif H, 2-11 - 12, A-3 Epson Script, 2-11, A-3 ESC/P, Intro-l, 1-17 ESC/P 2, Intro-l, 1-17, [...]

Loading paper envelopes, 2-4 - 5 manually, 2-2 - 3 paper feeder, 1-13 - 14 single sheets, 1-13 - 14,2-2 - 3 Loading position, adjusting, 2-9 - 10 M Maintenance, printer, 3-2 - 4 Manual feed slot, 2-2 - 5 Manual insertion, 2-2 - 5 Micro feed buttons, 2-8 using, 2-8 - 10 Mixed text/graphics mode, 2-13 -14, 2-16 - 17 Moving printer, 3-4 - 5 N Network [...]

S Safety approvals, A-7 information, Intro-5 - 8, l-2-3 Sans Serif, font, 2-ll - 13, A-3 Sans Serif H, font, 2-ll - 12, A-3 Scalable fonts, 2-12,2-14 Script, font, 2-11, A-3 Self test, 1-13 - 15 Service, where to get, Intro-2 Settings changing, 2-15 description, 2-13 fonts 2-11 printer defaults, 2-12 Single sheets, ii, 2-2 - 3 Sizes, paper, 2-2, A-[...]

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[...]

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