Epson EPL-8000 Guia do Utilizador

Chapter 5 Maintenance and TransportationReplacing Consumable Parts...5-2Cleaning the Printer...

Level 2 OptionsCHYou do not need to change this setting if you are using only onecomputer. If you are using two or three computers with yourprinter, r

Level 2 OptionsIf you select INDIVIDUAL, the next step is assigning memory toeach channel. Any channel using the LJ-3, LQ, or FX printer moderequires

Level 2 OptionsNote: You can also save the settings with the P-CONFIG SAVEoption, and then initialize the printer. See the P-CONFIG SAVEoption later i

Level 2 OptionsCH TIMEOUTUse this option to set the time for a channel timeout. If the printeris on line and receives no new data for the number of se

Level 2 OptionsBEEPERWhen you set this option to ON, a buzzer sounds when a printererror occurs. When you set the option to OFF, the buzzer does notso

Level 2 OptionsFACTORY RESETUse this option to return all Level 1 and Level 2 settings to theirfactory settings. When you select the FACTORY RESET opt

Level 2 OptionsPAGE COUNTERUse this option to display the number of sheets printed since theprinter was installed.RITechRITech (Resolution Improvement

Chapter 4Paper HandlingChoosing Paper..,...4-2Choosing a Paper Size. . . . . . . . .

Choosing PaperWith this printer you can print on many sizes and types of paper.You can also use other types of media, such as envelopes, labels,and ov

Choosing PaperNote: Since the quality of any particular brand or type of papermay be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannotguarantee an

Appendix A Technical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications...A-2Interface Specifications.. ..

Choosing PaperLabels— Use only labels designed for laser printers or plain-papercopiers in your printer. When printing labels, use the optionalface-up

Choosing a Paper SizeThe printer can feed several sizes of paper automatically.Whenever possible, use your software settings to choose the papersize y

Paper Feeding and Paper DeliveryYour printer has two paper-feed methods and two paper-deliverymethods.Paper feedingThe printer feeds paper automatical

Paper Feeding and Paper DeliveryThe following table lists recommended paper-feed and paper-delivery methods for different print media. Be sure to prin

Loading Paper ManuallyIf you want to print labels, envelopes, transparencies, heavy paper(over 90g/m2 or 24 lb), or other special papers, you can load

Loading Paper Manually3. Open the manual-feed paper guides, as shown below. If youare using legal-sized paper, open the paper support on theinside of

Loading Paper Manually5. For printing on labels, envelopes, transparencies, and heavypaper, install the optional face-up output tray. Set the paperpat

Using the Optional Lower Paper CassetteThe optional lower paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of A4,letter, or executive-sized paper. Model L also h

Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette2. Slide the paper guides open, as shown below.3.Open the back cover on the paper cassette. Then grasp the rear

Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette5.Insert the stack of paper face-down into the cassette with thecorners of the paper beneath the two tabs at th

IntroductionThe EPL-8000 is the latest in Epson’s advanced line of laserprinters, combining high performance and reliability with a widerange of featu

Using the Optional Lower Paper Cassette7.Insert the paper cassette straight into the front of the printer inthe lower position and push it firmly into

Using the Optional Output TrayThe optional output tray allows you to deliver paper in the face-up position. For information on installing this option,

Using the Optional Output TrayFace-down position4-16Paper Handling

Chapter 5Maintenance and TransportationReplacing Consumable Parts...5-2Removing the imagingcartridge ...

Replacing Consumable PartsThe printer’s imaging cartridge can print up to 8,000 pages,depending upon the complexity of your print jobs.You see the fol

Replacing Consumable PartsRemoving the imaging cartridgeFollow these steps to remove the imaging cartridge:1.Make sure the printer is turned off. Then

Replacing Consumable Parts5.Grasp the imaging cartridge as shown below and gently pull ittoward you to remove it.6. Discard the imaging cartridge.The

Replacing Consumable PartsCleaning the transfer charger wireClean the transfer charger wire each time you replace the imagingcartridge.You should also

Replacing Consumable PartsCAUTION: When cleaning the transfer charger wire, donot press too hard on the wire. It is delicate and canbreak if you apply

Replacing Consumable PartsCleaning the glass lens1.Locate the glass lens on the inside of the printer’s top cover. Itis under a black plastic protecto

introductionTwo Epson ESC/P® emulation modes for the compatibility withthe range of applications written for Epson 9-pin and 24-pinprinters.1 megabyte

Replacing Consumable PartsReplacing the cleaning padAfter you clean the transfer charger wire and glass lens, you canreplace the cleaning pad and inst

Replacing Consumable Parts3.Carefully grasp the yellow felt handle and lift out the usedcleaning pad, as shown below. Be careful not to let dirt fromt

Replacing Consumable Parts5.Hold the yellow felt handle on the new cleaning pad and insertthe pad into the slot on the fuser. Match the yellow mark on

Replacing Consumable Parts2.Remove the new imaging cartridge from the aluminum bag.Holding the cartridge in the position shown below, gentlyshake it f

Replacing Consumable Parts4. Now, gently shake the imaging cartridge a few times as shownbelow to further distribute the toner.5.Carefully slide the p

Replacing Consumable Parts6.Close the printer’s top cover by pressing down gently ontop of the case until the cover snaps closed. Then close thefront

Cleaning the PrinterThe maintenance procedures you perform each time you replacethe imaging cartridge should keep your printer running at its best.How

Cleaning the PrinterHere’s how to replace the ozone filter:1. Make sure the printer is turned off.2. Open the front cover.3.Open the printer’s top cov

Cleaning the Printer5.Firmly grasp the plastic tab on the ozone filter and pull up torelease the filter. Then lift the filter out of the printer anddi

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning inside the printerFine particles of paper dust and ordinary dust can collect inside theprinter. Follow the steps below to

IntroductionOptionsMany printer options are available for your printer. For detailedinformation on the installation and use of these options, seeChapt

Cleaning the Printer5.Remove any dirt from the paper path with a soft cloth.Cleaning the roller in the paper path1.Locate the metal roller and its bla

Cleaning the Printer2.Wipe the dirt off the surface of the roller with a soft cloth, asshown below.3. Replace the imaging cartridge.4. Close the print

Cleaning the PrinterRemoving spilled tonerIf toner spills inside the printer, do not use the printer until youremove all the spilled toner. Follow the

Cleaning the PrinterCleaning the printer caseIf the printer’s outer case is dirty or dusty, turn off the printer andclean it with a soft, clean cloth

Transporting Your PrinterIf you need to move the printer a short distance, such as from oneroom to another, make sure you keep the printer level to av

Transporting Your Printer4.Open the front cover. Then open the printer’s top cover to thelower position and remove the imaging cartridge as describede

Transporting Your Printer5-24 Maintenance and Transportation

Chapter 6TroubleshootingStatus and ErrorMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Status and Error MessagesThis section contains an alphabetical list of status and errormessages that you may encounter and includes likely solutions t

Status and Error MessagesCANCEL MANUAL FEEDThere is no paper in the manual-feed tray when you haveselected manual feed. See Chapter 4 for instructions

IntroductionThe face-up output tray (C81227*)The face-up output tray allows the printer to deliver paper face-upfor immediate viewing of your printed

[E][S][E][E][E][E][E]Status and Error MessagesILLEGAL CARDThe printer cannot read the card inserted in the slot indicatedon the display. To correct th

Status and Error Messages[S][E][P][E][E][E][S][S][S]PAPER FEEDINGThe printer is feeding paper.PAPER JAMPaper is not being fed into the printer or pape

[S][S][E][E][E][S][S]Status and Error MessagesRAM Check X.X MBThe printer is checking the available RAM (X.X = capacity).READYThe printer is ready to

Status and Error Messages[E][E][E][E]SAVE MEMORY OVERLOWThis message may appear when you are trying to save amacro with the SAVE MACRO option. The pri

Status and Error Messages[E]START UP ERRORIf this message appears when you turn on the printer, thepower may have been turned off while the printer wa

Troubleshooting DirectoryUse the directory below to help you locate the printing problemyou are experiencing; then work through the suggested solution

Troubleshooting DirectoryPaper handlingl Paper does not feed properly.l Paper feeds crookedly or jams.l The printer prints a page and then stops.Decli

Paper Jam ProblemsThis section gives you detailed instructions for correcting FEEDJAM and PAPER JAM errors. When one of these messages appearson the d

Paper Jam ProblemsFEED JAMThe FEED JAM message tells you that paper is not feeding intothe printer, or has jammed on its way into the printer from one

Paper Jam ProblemsIn the paper cassette1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer.Note: You cannot pull out the paper cassette if the front coveris

IntroductionInterface cardsOptional interface cards are available to supplement the printer’sbuilt-in parallel and serial interfaces. A complete list

Paper Jam ProblemsIn the optional lower paper cassette unit1.Remove the optional paper cassette from the printer.2.Remove any folded or curled paper f

Paper Jam ProblemsAt the manual feed slot1.Gently pull the jammed paper out as shown below. If the papertears, make sure you remove any pieces remaini

Paper Jam ProblemsPAPER JAMThe PAPER JAM message tells you that there is a jam at one ofthese locations along the paper path:At the metalroller. . . .

Paper Jam ProblemsAt the metal roller1.Open the printer’s covers and remove the imaging cartridgeWARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes thefu

Paper Jam Problems3.Raise the roller protector and gently pull the paper out. If ittears, make sure you remove any pieces remaining in theprinter.4.Lo

Paper Jam ProblemsAt the fuser1.Open the printer’s covers and remove the imaging cartridge.WARNING: Removing the imaging cartridge exposes thefuser, w

Paper Jam Problems3. If the paper is caught under both the roller and the fuser, firstpull the paper out from under the roller in the direction thepap

Power SupplyPower is not being supplied to the printer.After you turn on the printer, the display panel remains blank.l The power cable may be disconn

Test PrintsThe test prints do not print.The paper does not feed at all.l You may not have set the correct INPUT paper path withSelecType. See Chapter

Printing ProblemsThe printer does not print or stops printing.The ON LINE light is on but nothing is printed.The interface cable may not be plugged in

IntroductionMemory chip set (C82904*, C82905*)You can increase your printer’s current 1MB of RAM to a total of7.5MB by installing memory chip sets and

Printing ProblemsThe printout is not what you expect.The font you selected with software commands cannot be printed..The correct orientation (portrait

Printing ProblemsText is printed with an extra blank line even after you set AUTOLF to OFF.l Your interface cable may be sending the extra line feedco

Printing ProblemsThe position of the printout is not what you expect.The printed page length differs from the actual length of thepaper.l The page len

Problems with GraphicsGraphic images do not print.After changing the printer mode, you are unable to print graphics.l You may not have the correct pri

Problem with GraphicsThe INSUFF MEMORY message appears and graphics cannot beprinted.•The full print buffer or the receive buffer setting needs to bec

SelecType ProblemsSelecType does not function as expected.Settings made with SelecType are ignored.The software may either be overriding the SelecType

SelecType ProblemsAfter turning on the printer, the message START UP ERROR isdisplayed and your previously selected settings have changed.•This messag

Paper HandlingPaper does not feed properly.Paper does not feed at all.l The correct paper cassette may not be selected. If you are usingthe optional l

Paper HandlingMultiple pages feed into the printer.l You may not have tapped the paper edges sufficiently toensure smooth paper feeding. If the paper

Paper HandlingThe printer prints a page and then stops.The display reads PAPER SIZE ERROR and the red CONTINUElight flashes.l You may be trying to use

Laser Printer PrecautionsThis printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautionsapplies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you

Decline in Print QualityIf the print quality declines, read through the following section andtry to match your problem with the descriptions below. Th

Decline in Print QualityHorizontal black or white bands appear on printed pages.l The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean the wire asdescribed i

Decline in Print QualityThe darkness of the printout is uneven.•The transfer charger wire may be dirty. Clean it as described inChapter 5.l If this do

Decline in Print QualityA black page is printed.l The imaging cartridge may need to be replaced. Replace it asdescribed in Chapter 5.The printed image

OptionsUsing font cards or cartridges, the printer does not operateas expected.The desired font cannot be selected.•You may not have inserted the card

OptionsSeveral sheets feed into the printer at one time and cause a jam.(The FEED JAM or PAPER JAM message appears on the display.)You may not be tapp

OptionsAfter installing additional memory (memory chip set or amemory expansion board), the printer does not function asexpectedAfter you turn on the

Data Dump ModeData dump mode is a special feature that makes it easy forexperienced users to find the cause of communication problemsbetween the print

Data Dump Mode4. To turn off the data dump mode and stop printing, press ONLINE to set the printer off line. (If you press ON LINE while apage is bein

Data Dump ModeConverting hexadecimal numbers to decimalsIf you prefer to use decimal numbers instead of hexadecimalnumbers, you can convert them with

Finding Your Way AroundChapter 1 contains information on unpacking and setting up yourprinter. Be sure to read and follow these instructions first.Cha

Data Dump Mode6-44Troubleshooting

Chapter 7OptionsIdentity Cards...7-2Epson PostScriptcard...

Identity CardsAn identity card allows you to operate your printer in an optionalprinter mode. Two of the identity cards available for this printerare

Identity CardsEpson GL identity cardFollow these guidelines when using the Epson GL card.l You must allocate at least 1.5 MByte of RAM for the channel

Identity Cardsl Be careful when you insert and remove a card. You can damageit by attempting to insert it in the wrong way or by using toomuch force.l

Identity CardsRemoving an identity card1. Turn off the printer.CAUTION: Never remove the card when the printer’spower is on.2.Grasp the card at the ce

Font CartridgesOptional fonts are available with optional font cartridges.Font cartridges provide many different typestyles in addition toyour printer

Font CartridgesCompatible font cartridgesThe table below lists all font cartridges that you can usewith the printer. Each font cartridge manual contai

Font CartridgesSupplierHPAnacomCartridge number CartridgeC2053A#C04 Persuasive PresentationsC2053A#C05 Forms Etc.C2053A#C06 Bar Codes & MoreC2053A

Font CartridgesSupplierUDPlnterconBitstreamCartridge numberCTG-A00 1TYPE CITY STARTER PACK, DELI ADD-ON CARDMOD-A00 1CENTRAL PARK ADD-ON CARDMOD-A002S

For United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Finding Your Way AroundWarnings, Cautions, and NotesWARNINGS: must be followed carefully to avoid bodilyinjury.CAUTIONS: must be observed to avoid dam

Font CartridgesInserting a font cartridgeYou can insert a font cartridge into slot C located on the front ofthe printer.CAUTION: Do not touch the conn

Font Cartridges4. Turn on the printer or set it on line.CAUTION: If the message REMOVE CARD appears onthe display, you inserted the cartridge when the

Font Cartridges1.Make sure the printer is off line or turned off. If the FEEDlight is on, press FEED to print out any data before youremove the cartri

The Lower Paper Cassette UnitThe optional lower paper cassette unit is an automatic sheet feederthat fits directly beneath the printer. It houses the

The Lower Paper Cassette Unit5.Lift the printer using the recessed handles on each side andhold it over the lower paper cassette. The printer is heavy

The Lower Paper Cassette Unit6.Make sure the front of the printer faces the same way as thefront of the cassette. Then align the printer with the cass

The Face-up Output TrayThe printer normally delivers paper face down on top of theprinter. If you want face-up delivery, you can install the optionalf

The Face-up Output Tray4.Slide the tray into the bottom of the face-up output slot so thenotches on each side fit under the tabs on the side of the sl

Optional Interface CardsYou can use various interface cards to supplement the capabilitiesof your printer’s built-in hardware interfaces. If you want

Optiona I Interface CardsInstalling an interface card1. Turn off the printer.2.Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and from theback of th

Chapter 1Setting UpFindingaPlace for thePrinter ... 1-2Unpacking ...

Optional Interface Cards5.Slide the interface card into the grooves in the top and bottomof the interface slot shown below. Push it in firmly to makes

Optional Interface Cards7.Connect the proper interface cable to the interface card and toyour computer. If the cable has a grounding wire, connect itw

Memory OptionsThe printer comes with 1MB of Random Access Memory (RAM).If you regularly print complex pages using graphics or downloadedfonts, you may

Memory OptionsWhen to increase the printer memoryThe printer displays one of these status messages when you haveinsufficient memory.• INSUFF MEMORY• P

Memory Options* If you install 6.5MB of memory on the OKB expansion board, you do not need toinstall any additional chip sets on the controller board;

Memory OptionsInstalling additional memoryTo install a memory chip set or a memory expansion board youneed a cross-head screwdriver and a chip puller

Memory Options3.Remove the four screws that secure the metal bracket on theback of the printer. Keep the screws so you can use them toreinstall the co

Memory Options5.Grasp the board with both hands and pull it straight out of itsslot.6.Set the controller board on a clean, stable surface with thebrac

Memory OptionsInstalling chip sets on the controller boardThe RAM chip sockets are located on the upper right side of thecontroller board.There are tw

Memory OptionsFollow these steps to install a memory chip set:1.Make sure all the pins on the chip are aligned. They shouldpoint inward at slightly le

Finding a Place for the PrinterBefore unpacking the printer, find a suitable place to use it. Followthe guidelines below when selecting a location.Pla

Memory Options3.Gently press the chip halfway into the socket. If it goes in atan angle, remove it with a chip puller or a small flat-headscrewdriver;

Memory OptionsThe four sectors must be filled in alphabetical order. For example,if you are installing your first chip set, install it in sector A. Th

Memory Options3.Press the chip into the socket as described in steps 3 and 4 ofthe previous section.4. Set the board’s DIP switches to indicate the am

Memory OptionsInstalling the expansion board on the controller board1.Locate connector CN3 on the controller board. Position thememory expansion board

Memory OptionsReinstalling the controller board1.Hold the controller board so the component side faces yourleft, and fit its top and bottom edges into

3.4.5.67.Memory OptionsNow slide the controller board into the printer. Thelever pivots outward. Firmly press up on the lever to lock theboard into pl

Memory OptionsChecking the printer’s memoryPerform the following steps to verify that you installed the chipsets properly and that the printer recogni

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications...A-2Printing...

Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:Laser beam scanning and dryelectrophotographic processResolution:300 X 300 dpiPrinting speed:Up to 10 pa

Printer SpecificationsPaper and paper deliveryPaper specificationsTypes:• Plain paper• Special papersl Labelsl Envelopesl Transparenciesl Colored pape

Finding a Place for the Printerl If you install the optional face-up tray, you need at least350 mm (14 inches) of space behind the printer.l To give y

Printer SpecificationsPaper sizes:Paper:TypeA4A5B5LetterHalf-LetterLegalGovernment LetterGovernment LegalExecutiveF4Envelope: Monarch3 7/8 X 7 l/2 inc

Printer SpecificationsPaper feed alignment and direction:Center alignment for all sizesPaper feed:Automatic or manual feedInput paper supply (75 g/m2

Printer SpecificationsThe number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridgevaries depending on the type of printing. If you print a few pageat a

Printer SpecificationsThe number of pages you can print with an imaging cartridgevaries depending on the type of printing. If you print a few pageat a

Printer SpecificationsElectricalVoltage120 Vmodel220/240Vmodel108Vto 132V 198V to 264VRated frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz k 3 Hz 50 Hz to 60 Hz + 3 HzPower

Interface SpecificationsThe printer has the following resident interfaces:• Parallell RS-232C/RS-422 serialParallel interfaceYour printer is equipped

Interface SpecificationsAppendix A A-9

Interface SpecificationsSignal ReturnPin PinSignal Direction Description35+5vPulled up to +5V through 3.3KRresistance36SLCTININThe DC1/DCS control cod

Interface SpecificationsInterface timingThe figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.Signal level: TTL compatibleSerial interfaceThe p

Interface SpecificationsBaud rate300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19200, 38400 bitspersecondSignal levelRS-232C: Conforms to EIAConnectorD-sub 25pin c

Finding a Place for the PrinterIf you install the optional lower paper cassette, you need anadditional 70 mm (3 inches) above the printer.CAUTIONS:l A

Interface SpecificationsAppendix AA-13

Interface SpecificationsSignalPin RS-232C RS-422 DirectionDescription20DTROUTData terminal ready. This pin indicateswhether or not the printer is read

InitializationThere are four ways that the printer can be initialized (returned toa fixed set of conditions) as shown in the table below.Hardware init

Option SpecificationsLower paper cassette unitElectricalAC power supply: DC 24 V supplied by the printerInsulation resistance:10 M ohm minimumDielectr

Option SpecificationsFeeding speed: For first sheet, 18 seconds or less (A4 or letter-sizepaper)For subsequent sheets, up to 10 pages per minute(A4-si

Shared Printer LanguageThree emulation control command languages are available tochange the printer mode:l Epson Job Language (EJL)l Printer Job Langu

Shared Printer LanguageEmulation Switch (ES)This feature lets you use printer commands to switch directlybetween the PostScript and LaserJet III modes

Shared Printer LanguagePerform these steps by sending specific commands from yourcomputer to your printer. For step 1, always send the universal exitc

Shared Printer LanguageCommand summary for using EJL• Universal exit command<ESC> <SOH>Universal exit language/Start of EJLFormat:ASCII co

Shared Printer Language@EJL COMMENT < comment strings > < LF >CommentFormat:ASCII code: @EJL COMMENT < comment strings ><LF>De

UnpackingThe printer and the imaging cartridge are packed in separate boxes.First, carefully unpack the main carton.1.Remove the printer from the larg

Appendix BHP Emulation ModeIntroduction...B-2HP LaserJet series III printer m

IntroductionHP emulation allows you to use application software designed forthe HP LaserJet series III printer. This means you can use softwareconfigu

IntroductionInput paper supplyOutput paper supplyFace-downFace-up (with option)Paper sizeResident fontsEpson EPL-8000250 sheets500 sheets (with option

IntroductionIn order to match your printing to the output produced on anHP LaserJet series III printer, you can use the T-OFFSET andL-OFFSET features

IntroductionPaper sizelXr tYbA45023805050 340750A550205050502380508550 1648 50 50293650Letter5024505050320050Legal5024505050410050Half letter50155050

IntroductionResident fontsThe printer offers a variety of resident fonts in HP emulationmode. Character samples of each font are included later in thi

IntroductionAvailable fontsSymbol nameRoman-8Norway 1Roman ExtensionFrenchHP GermanItalianJIS ASCIIECM94-1Swedish2ANSI ASCIINorweg2GermanHP SpanishLeg

IntroductionOperating the EPL-8000 as a LaserJet IIISiIf your application software does not list the EPL-8000 on itsprinter menu but does list the HP

SelecType OptionsThis section lists unique menus and options available when youuse SelecType in HP emulation mode (LJ-3). See Chapter 3 formore inform

Selec Type OptionsAfter you select the font source, press or until thedisplay shows the font number you want; then press toselect th

UnpackingNote: When moving your printer, carry it by grasping therecesses on each side.The printer weighs about 18 kg (40 lb), so you may needsomeone

Selec Type OptionsMenu/submenuFORM64LINESAvailable options0 through 128 or ***If ***appears on the display, the number of lines you selected isout of

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsThis section describes the fonts and symbol sets available in HPemulation mode.The printer offers a variety of resident

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsResident scalable fontsThe following table lists the attributes of the resident scalable fonts.•All of the orientations

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsThe font samples below show only portrait orientation; thecharacters are the same in landscape orientation.Courier12poi

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsEPSON Roman T ItalicABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTZa bcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789EPSON Roman T Bold ItalicABCDEFGH~KLMNOPQ

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsEPSON Sans serif U BoId ItalicABCDEFGHIIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijkMmnoPqrstuvwxyz0123456789EPSON Sans serif U Medium

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsITC Zapf DingbatsStickABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789Note: The EPL-8000 printer can prin

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsRoman-8 (8U)ECMA-94 Latin-1 (ON)B-18 Appendix B

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsIBM-US (IOU)IBM-DN (11U)Appendix BB-19

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsPcA4ulfilingual (IZU)Legal (IU)CODE] 0123456789ABCDEF0 10 @ P o p71234 56789ABCD !1AQaq*2 B R b r#3CScs$4DTdt%SEUeu&

Unpacking3. Remove the plastic bag protecting the printer.Note: Make sure that you save all packing materials. You mustrepack the printer in these mat

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsI.0 ANSI ASCII (OU)Ventura Math (6M)Appendix BB-21

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsVen ha International (13J)Ventura US (14J)B-22Appendix B

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsPS Math f5A4)PS Text (10J)CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B c D E F0123456789ABCDEF0 @P ‘ P!lAQaq,,2BRbr#3CScs$4DTdt%5 EUe u

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsMath-8 (8M)Pi Font (15U)B-24Appendix B

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsMicrosoft Publishing (6J)Windows (9U)Appendix BB-25

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsDesk Top (7)B-26Appendix B

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsPsZapf Dingbats(I OL)Zd 100 (11L)Appendix B B-27

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsZd300 (13L)B-28 Appendix B

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsInternational Set for IS0 SetsANSI ASCIINorwegian vlFrenchHP GermanItalian .JIS ASCIISwedish 2Norwegian v2UKFrench 2Ger

Default SettingsWhen your printer is initialized, the settings for the HP emulationmode are reset to the values shown in the table below.ItemFactory R

AssemblingNow you must install a few important parts.Power cordImaging cartridge boxInstalling the cleaning padThe first component you install is the

Default SettingsItemFactory ResetFonts (bothprimary andsecondary)Symbol setRoman-8SpacingFixedPitch10 cpiHeight12 pointStyleUprightStrokeweight Medium

HP Emulation Command SummaryThis section lists the commands supported by HP emulation mode.For more information on these commands, see the Hewlett-Pac

Printer commands arranged by topicThe HP printer commands supported in HP LaserJet series IIIemulation are listed below.PCL mode control:BSLFFFCRsoSIE

ESC (BHESC (01ESC (6JESC (7JESC (SJESC (10JESC (13JESC (14JESC (OKESC (1KESC (2KESC (8KESC (9KESC (0LESC (1LESC (2LESC (8LESC (9LESC (10LESC (11LESC (

ESC (ORESC (1RESC (3RESC (0SESC (1SESC (2SESC (3SESC (4SESC (5SESC (6SESC (7SESC (8SESC (16SESC (17SESC (18SESC (0TESC (8TESC (0UESC (1UESC (2UESC (5U

HP Emulation Command SummaryESC (4YESC (5YESC (6YESC (7YESC (BYESC (15YESC (s#PESC (s#HESC (s#VESC (s#SESC (s#BESC (s#TESC &k#SESC )4YESC )5YESC )

HP Emulation Command SummaryHalf-line feed:ESC =Half -line feedSpecialized printer control:ESC EPrinter resetESC &l#XESC %#XSelect number of copie

HP Emulation Command SummaryPerforation skip mode:ESC &l#LPerforation skip modeFont management:ESC *c#DESC *c#EESC *c#FESC (s # W[data]ESC )s # W

HP Emulation Command Summar.yAdvanced graphics:ESC *v#TESC *v#NESC *v#OESC *c#AESC *c#BESC “c#HESC *c#VESC *c#I’ESC *c#GSelect patternSelect source tr

HP Emulation Command SummaryLine and fill attributes group:LALTULSPPWwuFTsvRFACSMTRVector group:PDPUPAPRAAARATRTCIPELine attributesLine typeUser defin

Assembling1.Open the imaging cartridge box and take out the cleaning pad.Leave everything else inside the box for now.2.Open the front cover by pressi

HP Emulation Command SummaryFPFill polygonCharacter group:SDADFIFMssSADIDRSISRSLCFLBDTLODVESCPTDStandard font definitionAlternate font definitionPrima

Appendix CLQ and FX Emulation ModeIntroduction... C-2Operatingasan LQorFX pri

IntroductionYour printer has the ability to emulate an Epson LQ-2500, FX-800/l000, or FX-86e/286e printer. This means that you can useyour printer wit

IntroductionPrintable areaPaper SizeA4A5B5LetterLegalHalf letterExecutiveG-LegalG-LetterF4Commercial-10Monarchc5DLI4747474747474747474747474747(Unit =

SelecType OptionsThis section lists unique menus and options available when youuse SelecType in either LQ or FX emulation mode. See Chapter 3for detai

Selec Typr OptionsSUB CONFIGWhen you set up your printer to operate in LQ or FX mode, theSUB CONFIG option includes the submenus shown below:Menu/subm

SelecType Options•L-MARGIN - Use this option to set the left margin.Margin units are determined by the current pitch (charactersper inch) and the cond

Selec Type OptionsDefault right marginl FORM TOP - Use this option to specify the distance fromthe top of the sheet to the baseline of the first print

SelerTypc Optionsl TEXT - Use this option to set the page length. The unit ofmeasure for this option is 1/6th of an inch. The factory settingis 66 (li

Selec Type OptionMenu/submenuCGTABLE PcUSAAvailable options Pc&4PcMultiPcPortPcCanFPcNordDLoadITALICl COUNTRY - Use this option to select one of t

Assembling3.Press the blue release button inside the printer to openthe printer’s top cover. You can open the top cover to twopositions, a lower and a

Selec Type Optionsl J-REPRINT - Use this option to reprint after a paper jam.When it is set to ON and a page jams in the printer, the pageis reprinted

Selec Type Optionsl WIDE PAGE - When this option is ON, you can print upto 80 characters at 10 cpi across an A4-or F4-size page. Whenit is OFF, you ca

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsThis section describes the resident fonts and symbol sets availablein LQ and FX emulation mode.Resident fontsThe printe

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsCharacter setsThis section provides character tables for the character setsavailable in the LQ and FX emulation modes.

Available Fonts and Symbol SetsEpson Extended Graphics Character TableEpson International Character SetsC-14Appendix C

Default SettingsWhen the printer is initialized, the settings for the LQ and FXemulation modes are reset to the values shown in the table below.ItemPa

LQ and FX Emulation Command SummaryThis section lists the control codes and escape sequences supportedin the LQ and FX emulation modes. Some LQ and FX

LQ and FX Emulation Command SummarySI / ESC SIThese commands print 10 cpi characters in a 16.66 cpi font, and 12cpi characters in a 20 cpi font. On an

LQ and FX Emulation Command SummaryESC C, ESC COWhen you send the ESC C or ESC CO command to change thepage length on the LQ or FX printers, you can p

LQ and FX Emulation Command SummaryPrinter commands arranged by topicThe following section lists and describes all FX and LQ commandsby topic.Printer

Assembling4. Grasp the small yellow handle on the cleaning pad and insertthe pad in the open slot on top of the fuser. The fuser islocated toward the

LQ and FX Emulation Command SummaryESC jPerform n/180-inch reverse feed (LQ)Perform n/216-inch reverse feed (FX)VTTab verticallyESC BSet vertical tabs

LQ and FX Emulation Command SummaryFont enhancement:ESC EESC FESC GESC HESC SESC TESC 4ESC 5ESC -Select emphasized modeCancel emphasized modeSelect do

Glossaryapplication programAny software program designed to carry out a particular task.For example, word processing or graphics packages are applicat

boldA print enhancement that produces darker than normal charactersand is typically used to add emphasis to a document. Bold is alsooffered as a font

decimalSee number systems.defaultA value or setting that takes effect when the printer is turned on,reset, or initialized.dot graphicsSee bit image gr

electrophotographic processThe printing method used by your printer. In this process, alow-power laser is used to expose selected portions of a revolv

font cachingA feature which keeps the most frequently used characters inprinter memory.font cardAn optional card that contains additional fonts.graphi

input bufferA portion of RAM used as a temporary holding area for datareceived from the computer until it is printed. Also known asprinter memory.inte

nonvolatile memoryThe portion of the printer’s memory that is not lost when you turnoff the printer. The ROM portion of nonvolatile memory ispermanent

orientationRefers to the direction in which characters are printed on a page.This direction is either portrait with the text printed across thewidth o

AssemblingThe imaging cartridgeThe imaging cartridge is the part of the printer mechanism thatforms the image and transfers it onto the paper.CAUTION:

printer modeA set of operating commands that determines how data sent fromthe computer is interpreted and acted upon. Printer modes canemulate existin

serial interfaceSee interface.status sheetA report that lists the SelecType settings and other printerinformation. You can print this report using the

IndexAAdjusting print density, 2-11Arrow buttons, 3-7Assembling the printer, 1-8AUTO CONT function, 3-35BBEEPER function, 3-36Buttons, control panel,

EEJL, see Epson Job LanguageElectrical specifications,A-7Emulation modes, see PrintermodesEnhancing, print quality, 2-11Envelopes, 4-4, 7, 8Environmen

Indicator lights, 2-3Initialization, A-15INPUT function, 3-14Inserting a font cartridge,7-10INSUFF MEMORY, 6-4, 7-22Intelligent emulation switch, 2-26

PPacking for transportation,5-22PAGE COUNTER function,3-38PAGE SIZE function, 3-15Paperchoosing, 4-2choosing size, 4-5handling, 4-1jam problems, 6-11l

SSafety precautions, 7SAVE MACRO, 3-20Selectingand printing a font sample,2-10and printing a status sheet,2-8and printing a test print,2-6printer mode

UUnpacking the printer, 1-5VVERSION function, 3-37WWarnings, cautions, andnotes, 9Weightpaper, 4-2, A-3printer, A-6IN-6Index

SelecType MapThe following menu maps show the possible menus andoptions in SelecType. Mode-specific options, those marked“refer to mode,” are listed u

SelecType Level 1 LJ-3 modeORIENTFONTSUB CONFIG.7PORTLANDR-PORTR-LANDRDABCFORMSYMSETPITCHHEIGHT0 to 128 or ***Roman-8IBM-USIBM-DNECM94-1IRVFrenchUKChi

AssemblinglDo not open the drum’s protective cover, and do not scratch ormar the surface of the drum. Also avoid touching the drum,since oils from you

SelecType Level 1 in LQ and FX modesFONTSUB CONFIG. CourierPrestige(OCR-B)(OCR-A)DL*PITCHCONDENSED L-MARGINR-MARGINFORM TOPTEXTSKIP BOTTOMCGTABLECOUNT

SelecType level 1CANCEL:< S:A P:V (0: >)INPUTPAGE SIZECOPIESORIENT.FONTSTATUS SHEETFONT SAMPLESUB CONFIG.SYSTEM CONFIG.STD(OPT)AUTOA4A585LTHLTLG

SelecType Level 2TEST PRINTMODE ASSIGNI/F CONFIG.PATTERN 1PAlTERN 2w-3LQFX(EPSON GL)w(PS&LJ-3)(PS&LQ)(PS&FX)PARALLELSERIALSLCTI NAUTOFEEDB

AssemblingStoring the imaging cartridgeTo get the best print quality from your imaging cartridge, do notstore the cartridge in the following locations

Assembling2. Hold the imaging cartridge upright, as shown below, and shakethe cartridge from side to side a few times to distribute thetoner.3. Hold t

Assembling4.After you remove the seal, gently shake the imaging cartridgeagain four or five times.5.Make sure the printer’s front cover is open and th

Assembling6.Hold the imaging cartridge as shown below and carefully placethe plastic runners on either side of the cartridge into the greengrooves ins

AssemblingAttaching the power cord1.Before you attach the power cord, make sure the power switchon the top of the printer is turned off. It is off whe

AssemblingLoading paper in the cassetteThe standard paper cassette holds up to 250 sheets of paper forautomatic feeding. See Chapter 4 if you need mor

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Assembling3.Insert a stack of paper into the cassette with the corners of thepaper beneath the two tabs at the front.4.Insert the paper cassette into

Turning on the PrinterMake sure the printer is plugged in and the imaging cartridge isinstalled. Then turn on the power by pressing the vertical bar (

Turning On the PrinterThe indicator lights on the control panel light briefly when youturn on the printer. The following messages appear as the printe

Chapter 2Testing and Connecting Your PrinterThe Control Panel...2-2Display...

The Control PanelThe printer control panel gives you easy control over mostcommon printer operations. The panel is made up of threeelements: a liquid

The Control PanelIndicator lightsLEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 One of these lights is on when the printer is inthe SelecType mode, depending on which levelyou ente

The Control PanelButtonsSelecTypeEnters SelecType mode. Press once to enter Level1; hold down to enter Level 2. For a completedescription of SelecType

The Control PanelRESETCancels some settings made with SelecType orsoftware commands. When you hold down thisbutton for several seconds, RESET appears

Testing the PrinterThe printer has four built-in print tests: two test prints, a statussheet, and a font sample. These tests let you check the operati

Testing the Printer4. Press once. The display reads as follows:5. To run the test, press once more. The printer prints a testpattern o

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS••••••••••Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on th

Testing the PrinterAfter printing the page, the printer displays TEST PRINT. To printthe second test print pattern, follow these steps:1. Press onc

Testing the PrinterFollow these steps to print the status sheet:1. Press SelecType once to enter SelecType Level 1.Note: If you have already chosen th

Testing the PrinterPrinting a font sampleIn addition to the test print patterns and the status sheet, you canprint a font sample that shows samples of

Enhancing Print QualityWhen your print quality is not satisfactory, be sure that you areusing smooth, high-quality paper. For information on choosingp

Enhancing Print Quality6. Turn the knob clockwise for darker print, or counterclockwisefor lighter print as shown.Notes:l Increasing the print density

Enhancing Print QualityResolution Improvement TechnologyResolution Improvement Technology (RITech) is Epson’s newprinter technology that produces smoo

Enhancing Print QualityChecking the RITech setting1.2.3.4.Enter SelecType Level 2 by pressing the SelecType button untilthe Level 2 light comes on.Pre

Enhancing Print QualityChanging the RITech settingTo change the RITech setting, use SelecType Level 2. You canselect LIGHT, MEDIUM (the factory settin

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerFor the printer to receive information from your computer, theymust be set up so they can communicate properly.

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerYour printer is initially set up for parallel communication.If you are using a parallel interface, you should b

l If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of theampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension corddoes not exceed the exten

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer2.Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the parallelinterface on the back of the printer.3.Squeeze th

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer4.If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’sground connector as shown below.5.Plug the oth

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerFollow these steps to connect the serial interface:1. Turn off both the printer and computer. Then unplug thepr

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer4.If your cable has a grounding wire, connect it to the printer’sground connector.5.Plug the other end of the c

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerTesting the computer-to-printer connectionTo make sure you properly connected your computer to yourprinter, fol

Selecting the Printer ModeYour printer comes with the following resident printer modes:l HP LaserJet series IIIl Epson LQ-2500l Epson FX-800/1000 (FX-

Selecting the Printer ModeHP LaserJet III emulation modeWhen your printer is in HP LaserJet III (LJ-3) mode, the factorysetting, select one of the fol

Sharing the PrinterYou can connect your printer to as many as three differentcomputers at the same time using any combination of the parallel,serial,

Switching the Printer ModeYour printer comes with the following printer modes:l HP LaserJet III (LJ-3)l Epson LQ (LQ)l Epson FX (FX)Also, the followin

Chapter 3SelecTypeSelecTypeOverview...3-2Level1functions...

Safety InformationLaser SafetyThis printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiat

SelecType OverviewThe SelecType function on the printer control panel allows you tocontrol most of the printer’s functions, such as printing test page

SelecType OverviewLevel 1 functionsSelects the serial, parallel, or optional channelwhen you have set up more than two interfacesand used the INDIVIDU

SelecType OverviewLevel 2 functionsPrints two test patterns to check the printer’soperation.Chooses one of the emulation modes: HPLaserJet III, Epson

SelecType OverviewSaves the printer’s configuration; saves all Level2 settings as defaults so they take effect eachtime you turn on the printer.Return

Using SelecTypeThis section describes the control panel and explains how to useSelecType.The control panelThe control panel contains the display, the

Using SelecTypeThe displayWhen you enter SelecType, menus and options appear on thedisplay. The display shows SelecType menu titles on the left sidean

Using SelecTypeEnter a submenu, set an option, or select orexecute an action.Return to the main menu or exit SelecType.Display options in the same men

Using SelecTypeEnter SelecType modeTo enter SelecType, just press the SelecType button. SelecType hastwo levels; the level you enter depends on how lo

Using SelecTypeDisplay the main menu optionWhen you are in the SelecType main menu, an icon precedesthe names of each of the main menu options on

Using SelecTypeDisplay the submenu optionsWhen you enter a submenu, the icon or the icon moves to theleft of the option. You can display othe

Your printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825specifications. The label shown below is attached in countrieswhere required.Internal Las

Using SelecTypeSet the optionWhen you reach the option you want to select, press to setthe option. SET disappears from the display and the i

Level 1 OptionsThis section lists all the menus and options available when you useSelecType Level 1. Most menus and options are the same in thediffere

Level 1 OptionsINPUTThis option selects whether paper feeds into the printer from thestandard paper cassette or the optional lower paper cassette.Menu

Level 1 OptionsPAGE SIZEYou can choose any of the paper and envelope sizes shown belowwith the PAGE SIZE option.Menu/submenuAvailable optionsA4A5B5LT(

Level 1 OptionsORIENTThis option selects the direction in which the characters are printedon a page. The ORIENT option is different for each printer m

Level 1 OptionsThe following is part of a typical font sample in HP emulationmode.SUB CONFIGThe submenu for the SUB CONFIG option is different in each

Level 1 OptionsEach submenu is explained below.l FULL PRINT — The default setting of 0 is sufficient for mostuses of the printer. If you are printing

Level 1 Optionsl T-OFFSET — You can use the T-OFFSET (top offset)option to make fine adjustments in the position of the printingon the page. The setti

Level 1 Optionsl LOAD MACRO — Use this option to load one of themacros you created using the SAVE MACRO option. Thefactory setting is 0. When you pres

Level 1 OptionsCAUTION: Do not turn off the printer while it is savingthe macro. If you do, you may see a START UP ERRORmessage the next time you turn

ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Setting UpFinding a Place for thePrinter... 1-2Unpacking...

Level 2 OptionsThis section lists all the menus and options available when you useSelecType Level 2. When you enter SelecType Level 2, you see oneof t

Level 2 OptionsMODE ASSIGNUse this option to select the printer mode for each interface youare using. The default is LJ-3. For more information on eac

Level 2 OptionsI/F CONFIGUse this option to configure a printer interface. The settings areparallel for channel P and serial for channel S. This optio

Level 2 Optionsl AUTOFEED — When you set AUTOFEED to OFF, theprinter ignores the AUTOFEED signal on pin 14 and does notsend an automatic line feed (LF

Level 2 OptionsAfter you select the serial interface, you enter one of the submenusshown below.Menu/submenuAvailable optionsSERIALWORD LENGTHBAUDRATEP

Level 2 OptionsBAUDRATE - Use this option to set the data transfer rate(baud) for the serial interface. The baud rate is measured inbits per second (b

Level 2 Optionsl STOP BIT - Use this option to set the number of stop bitson each character of information sent to the printer. Stop bitssignal the en

Level 2 Optionsl DSR - When DSR (Data Set Ready) is OFF, the signallevel is permanently set HIGH, allowing the printer to senddata to the computer. Th

Level 2 OptionsRX-BUFFER SIZEThe receive buffer option allows you to change the size of theprinter’s input buffer. A large receive buffer size allows

Level 2 OptionsThe setting you can select for the RX-BUFFER SIZE variesdepending on the amount of total RAM size in your printer. Thetable below shows