Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident. misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U. S. ) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. [. . . ] ll. ~ontheprin~. Theprinterad~thf?paperto~ loading position when it nxeives data
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Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor
By pIacing the tractor ii\ the pull-tractor position, you can load paper from the rear, fron~orbottom. Thestqs axe the same for all paper paths. Note: donotwetk Whmtktmctorf6intkpuaJraclor buttontofczdtkpyIpokck EAR-oFFhttonw*LoAD/E R
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1 . Makesuretheprinterishuwdoffandthepapergukieand theprintercoverare~ved. Makesurethetracbrisinthepulkacbr positionandthe paperhleverlsinthe~poeitbar *
2-14 Paper Handling
4. Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it in place. Move the paper support so it is midway between the
spxxxket unit&
5. if you are insert@ paper in thy front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left.
6 . h4akesureyourpaperhasaclean, straightedge. hsertthe paperintothedesiredpapersld(rpar, frontor~) untilitemergesbetweentheplatenindprinthead.
7 . Pullthepaperupuntiltheperfkatbnbetweenthefirstand sand pages is even with the top of the prlnWs r&bun.
10. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the ~w~-. `l'&m lock it in place by pushing the spmcket lock 12. You can see the current DIP-switch settings at any time by running the self test as described in Chapter 1. DIP switch I1
On Off See the tables on the next page.
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1-2 l-3 l-4
sets/character tables
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Print direction Printer mode** Input buffer
Unidirectional
8 KB*
1 l-8 / 1 -inch skip-over-perforation
DIP switch 2
SW 2-l 2-2 2-3 2-4
** SW l-6 has no function on printers other than the European version.
Description Page length (for continuous
On
Off
paper)
See the Page length table
Tear off Auto line feed
On On
off* off*
* The asterisks indicate the default or factory settings. The defaults for DIP switches l-l, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-1, and 2-2 vary according to the country.
Using the Printer 3-7
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You can select the character tables with DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, according to @Character tables" on page34
To select a graphics character table, you must first turn DIP switch 1-4 on.
Print direction
Printer mode
T&isfeatuxeisava&bIeodyontheEiuro~~ofthls printer.
3-10 Using the Printer
In IBM emulation mode, the functions of some DIP switches differ from those listed on pages 3-7 to 3-9. 880
880 868 866
l-l on
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on oft oft `otf oft
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The printer stores data sent from your mmputer in its input buffer. Keep DIP switch 1-7 off to select an 8 KB bufkr.
WhenautolinekdisaaOXPswkh24orr), the~ aac0mpanieseach~retumcode(CR)~vedwltha line-fi?edcade!m. If each line overprints the next, turn DIP switch 2-4 on.
Micro Feed
The micro-feed feature allows you to move the paper forward or t&cward in l/180-inch inaements. Before you adjust the loading position, it is set to the factory setting (8. 5 mm). By moving the paper backward, you can set theloadingpositiontoas~~as5~mm~mthetopedgeof the paper. mn you make adjustments to the loading or tear-off posibIonswithoontinuous~~, theprinterremembersthe new position, even if you turn off the printer. When you adjust the loading position of single-sheet paper, the printer remembers the new position until you turn off the power. The loading position returns to the factory setting (85mm)whenthepoweristumedonagain.
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Appendix
GIossary
The following definitions apply specifically to printers.
ASCII
AmericanStandardCodefixInkmnationkkchange. A standardizedccding6ystem~assigningMlmerlcalcodesto letters, andsymbDls.
iMdh3Crton;rrp~tinQ
Printing In which the print head prints in both directions. This lraea!B the speed of printing.
buffer
The portion of
the pri. nWs memory used to store data befog
prbtsnglt-
A c&&ion of letters, numbers, and symbols.
cfxmcfetsperfnch (cpD
Amwumfthesizeoftextcharactem. . Theprintex'sdefiwlt SettingislOcpi.
Printing in which each character is approcdmately 60% of the width of standard characters Useful for fitting wicJe tables m spreadsheets onto paper.
conthwous paper
Paper that has spmdcet-feed holes on each side, is perforated betweenpages, andissupplledinafofdedstack. AIsocalled knfold paper.
conifol code speda1codesusedtocontrorprinterfunccions, suchas
pet+dnga~Fetun\orlinefeed.
cu?-sheet Reedef (c3fg
An optional, detackble device that automatically feeds single sheetsofpaperintotheprinter.
4 ~bkshoodng feat~. ~ that helps advancxxl usem find the ~useofcornmurdcationprob~betweentheprinterandthe computer. DuringtMsmode, theprinterprintseachcodeit
xec&esinbothhexadedmalnotatbnandaSASUIcharacters.
AIsocaIledhexdtunp.
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is tumedon, reset, or~~.
DIP swkhes
Small switches in a printer that control various printer funcHonsandset~defaultstahrsofthep~~whenitis turnedonorinidalized. DIPstandsfor@alin-linepackage.
dot mom
Amethodofprin~inwhicheachletterorsymbolfsformed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
GL-2 Glossary
double-heEght pdntm
Printing in which each character is twice as tall as normal.
dmtt
Oneofhvoprintqual&savaiIableonyourprlnter. Draftuses amlnimumnumberofdotsperckacterZorNgh-speed print&. See also L&&Qllality.
EScjp 3
Theenhanced versionoftheEsc/Ppxintercommand language. [. . . ]