Epson Stylus 1000 Guia do Utilizador

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Maintenance and Transportation...3-18Replacing the ink cartridge...3-18Cleaning the print head ...3-20C

ASCIIESC HESC - l/OSpacingASCIIDec. Hex. Description7248 Cancel Double-Strike Printing452D Turn Underline On/OffDec. Hex. DescriptionSet Intercharacte

ASCIIESC(tnnDec. Hex. Description401162874 Assign Character TableESC(t3Odld2d3Assign character table set with d2and d3 to table dldl = 0, 1,2,3,48,49,

ASCIIESC&nnDec.Hex.Description38 26Define User-Defined CharacterESC 8-t 0 nl n2 d0 dl d2 datanl = First character numbern2 = Last character number

Bit imageASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC * nn42-mHorizontaldensity (dpi)Verticaldensity (dpi)PinsAdjacentdots printi060608Yes11120608Yes12 120608No13240 6

PC437 (USA, standard Europe)CODE 01 23456789ABCDEF0NULspa @P *p c fi 6 ;:::: L Y a E::1! lAQaqticeizlTD+2DC2” 2 B R b r 6 R 6 g I- 23#3CSCS&6ii45%

PC863 (Canadian-French)PC865 (Norwegian)CODE01234567a9ABCDEFBBABCDEFPC853 (Turkish) *CODE01234567a9ABCDEFCODE01234567a9ABCDEFPC857 (Turkish) *CODE0123

PC437 Greek (Greek)”PC85 7 (Greek) *:ODE01234567a9ABCDEFBSABCDEFA P L <:;:I I- 11 o '51PC855 (C yrillic) lCODE01234567a9ABCDEF8 9 A B C D E Fb

PC852 (East Europe) *BRASCll (Braz. Portuguese) * *CODE01234567a9ABCDEFAbicomp (Braz. Portuguese) l *CODE01234567a9ABCDEFBSABCOEF\IUL SP b i ~A 6 &

International character setsYou can select one of the following international character sets by usingthe default-setting mode or sending the ESC R com

Characters available with the fSC (A commandTo print the characters in the table below, use the ESC ( * command.1CODE 0 1 7t=01234567a9ABCDEF4 -pTA-26

Your new Epson printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal forquiet, high-speed printing.FeaturesYour printer offers the following features:*******H

GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word isitalicized, see that topic for more information.ASCIIAmerican Standard C

character fableA collection of letters, numbers, and symbols used in a particularlanguage.condensed printingPrinting in which the width of each charac

ESC/PAbbreviation for Epson Standard Code for Printers. This is the system ofcommands your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard foral

italicA typestyle in which the characters slant. This sentence is italicized.Letter Quality (LQ)One of two print qualities available on your printer.

RAMRandom Access Memory. The portion of the printer’s memory used as abuffer and for storing user-defined characters. All data stored in RAM islost wh

fear-off positionThe position the printer feeds the paper to at the end of print job whentear-off mode is set to on in default settings. Using the mic

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For informationon a specific command, see the Appendix. Also see theglossary for definitions of terms.

Cleaning the print head, 3-20,3-26Cleaning the printer, 3-20-21Cleaning/ Charging, 3-23Codes, control, A-12-20Command summary, A-11Computer, connectin

FFatal ink system error, 3-23FCC regulations, iiFontsbutton, 3-4-5changingwith control panel, 3-5with software programs,A-15draft, 3-6, A-3Epson Couri

JJam, paper, 3-33-34LLabels, 2-18, A-4LF/FF button, 3-4Lights, status, 3-2Lines per page, setting vLeverpaper-thickness, 2-16release, 2-7LOAD/EJECT bu

OptionsThe following options enable you to make full use of yourprinter.0 Push-Tractor Unit (C80029*)With this option you can print on continuous pape

Parallel interface, l-17, A-7-10PAUSE button, 3-3PAUSE light, 3-2, 3-22, 3-25Pausing printing, 1-16Plugging in the printer, l-8Port, printer, see Para

Setup menu, l-18Single sheets, 2-2, 3-29, A-3-5prints on, vswitching to, 2-14tips for, 2-2-3see also Loading paperSkip-over-perforation, 3-5-10,3-15So

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Warnings, Cautions, and NotesWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.No

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterAbout Your Ink Jet Printer... l-2A few precautions ... l-2Choosing the right pap

About Your Ink Jet PrinterIf you’re new to ink jet printers, you may wonder how theydiffer from dot matrix or laser printers. Two noticeable benefitso

Ll Ll Install the ink cartridge immediately after you remove itfrom its package. Leaving the cartridge unpacked for along time before use may result

Choosing the right paperOne of the keys to getting great results with your ink jet printeris selecting the right paper. With paper that is too absorbe

Unpacking the PrinterYour printer box should include these items:Ink cartridgePrinterPower cord0 %/1//Notice sheetPaper supportPaper separatorIn some

Attaching the paper support and the paper separatorsYou should install the paper support and the paper separatorsbefore you begin using the printer. T

Printer Partscontrol panelpaper feederpaper supportmanual feed slotparallel interfaceaccess panel-J.LAC inlet

Choosing a Place for the PrinterWhen selecting a location for your printer, follow theseguidelines:Place the printer on a flat, horizontal, stable sur

Cl Never use a stand that tilts the printer. It should always bekept level.Cl Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding;secure them to

Installing the Ink CartridgeEach ink cartridge contains enough ink to print about 700pages. The exact number of pages a single cartridge can printvari

3. Open the printer cover.4. Pull the top of the ink cartridge clamp towards you to openit.--~~ -1-10Setting Up the Printer

5. Open the foil package containing the ink cartridge andremove it from the protective cardboard. Make sure toremove the tape seal from the ink cartri

7. Push the ink cartridge clamp towards the back of the printerto secure the cartridge.RCaution:Once you install the ink cartridge, do not open the cl

After you charge the ink delivery system, you can use thebuilt-in self test to make sure the printer is working properly.You can run the self test wit

3. Move the center support to the center of both edge guides.When you load paper in the landscape direction, adjust thecenter support until you can se

5. Close the paper feeder cover.When you send data to the printer or when you run the selftest, the printer advances the paper to the loading position

In LQ mode, the printer prints characters in each font, in theorder the fonts appear on the control panel. Here is part ofa typical self test:Courier!

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Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerIf the self test prints correctly, you are ready to connect yourprinter to the computer. You need a shielded, t

Setting Up Your Software ProgramsMost software programs let you specify the type of printer youuse so that the software can take full advantage of the

Chapter 2Paper HandlingPrinting on Single Sheets... 2-2Tips on using the paper feeder...2-2Loading paper manually ...

Printing on Single SheetsYou can load single sheets up to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wideusing the built-in paper feeder or the manual insertion slot.Tips o

Q Because most software takes care of the top and bottommargins, you should usually adjust the margins by usingyour software, taking the printer’s def

The pointer on the print head indicates the base line ofprinted characters. (You may have to experiment a fewtimes to get the results you want.)__---

Note:The printer has a limit-S.0 mm (0.31 inches)-to the amount youcan move the vertical print position backwards using micro feed.Feeding stops when

2. Insert a single sheet of paper into the slot until it meetsresistance, aligning the right edge of the paper with thearrow mark on the printer. When

Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push TractorYou can use the optional push tractor to print on continuouspaper from 102 mm (4 inches) to 406 mm (1

3. Grasp both ends of the tractor and push it into the printer, asshown below, until it locks in place.Loading continuous paper1. Place the supply of

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before you set up your printer.Follow all warnings and instructions mark

2. Release the sprocket units by raising the sprocket-lock levers.Align one sprocket unit with the mark as shown below.Slide the other sprocket unit t

5. Fit the first four holes of the paper over the sprocket pins,and then close the sprocket covers.6. Slide the left sprocket unit to remove any slack

7. Raise the release lever to the continuous-paper position.8. Raise the paper separators and remove them.9. Lower both sides of the page eject guide

D You can switch to single sheets without removing thepaper supply from the push tractor. For instructions, see“Switching to single sheets” later in t

If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjustthe tear-off position as follows:1. Make sure the paper is in the tear-off position.2.

4. Pull up on both levers on the sides of the bottom of thetractor and pull the tractor out of the printer.5. Replace the access panel.Switching Betwe

1. If any printed sheets remain in the printer, tear off theprinted pages.2. Press the LOAD/EJECT button. The printer feeds thecontinuous paper backwa

3. Remove the paper separators as shown on page 2-11.4. The printer is ready to print. When it receives data, it loadscontinuous paper from the push t

4. Lower both sides of the page eject guide.5. Insert an envelope with the wide end entering the printerfirst, printable side face-up, until it meets

LabelsOnly use labels mounted on a continuous backing sheet withtractor sprocket holes. Do not try to print labels on singlesheets; labels on a shiny

11. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of theampere ratings on the products plugged into the extensioncord does not exceed the ext

Operating the Control Panel...3-2Indicator lights...3-2Buttons ...3-3Selecting Char

Operating the Control PanelThe printer control panel gives you easy control over mostcommon printer operations. It consists of indicator lights andbut

CONDENSEDOn when the condensed printing mode is selected. When thismode is selected, the printer prints a condensed version ofselected fonts. See page

LOAD/EJECTPress this button to load paper. However, the printer normallyloads paper automatically. When single-sheet paper is in theloading position,

MICRO FEED:(ALT + FONT)Feeds paper forward in I/180-inch increments.(ALT +ECONOMY/CONDENSED)Feeds paper backward in l/180-inch increments.See page 2-3

The table below lists the available fonts and shows how theFONT lights appear for each selection.FONT Fonts SamplesbdifjDraftABCDEFGhi j klmOl23456789

Condensed printingCondensed printing reduces the size of characters toapproximately 60 percent of their normal width, allowingmore characters to fit o

SettingsCharacter tableOptionsItalic U.S.A., Italic France,Italic Germany, Italic U.K.,Italic Denmark. Italic Sweden,Italic Italy, Italic Spain 1,PC43

Default settings descriptionsCharacter fableCharacter tables contain the characters and symbols used bydifferent languages. The printer prints text wi

Adjust your top-of-form position with the micro-feed featureto get half of the margin at the bottom of one page and half atthe top of the next page.Ne

FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuan

When this feature is on, the printer determines which interfacereceives data and then switches to that interface until the endof the print job (when n

2.3.Hold down the ECONOMY/CONDENSED button and turnon the printer to enter the default-settings mode.The printer loads a sheet of paper and prints a b

5. Next, press the FONT button to change the setting.As you move from setting to setting, the FONT lights turn on(0), off (o), and flash (ie) to show

IDefault-settings menu SettingsCharacter tableI Italic U.S.AAuto print directionrctLLLL+Italic FranceItalic GermanyItalic U.K.Italic Denmark 1Italic S

LcDefault-settings menu Settings FONTContinuous-paper 11 inchesornopage length12 inches0.08.5 inches\I,0.07016 inchesSkip-over-perforation offonNetwor

If you are unsure whether you need an optional interface orwould like to know more about interfaces, contact your dealer.Model NumbersC82305*/C82306*C

4. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of theinterface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure youfully insert the connector at th

Selecting a baud rateYou can select from the following baud rates: 300, 600, 1,200,2,400, 4,800, 9,600 and 19,200 bps (bits per second). When youset t

1. Make sure the printer stops printing and both the INK OUTand PAUSE lights stay on. Then open the printer cover.2. Hold down the ALT button for seve

Cleaning the print headIf print quality diminishes, use the printer’s built-in print-headcleaning cycle to ensure the nozzles are delivering inkproper

Tips for Printing on Single SheetsWhen you print on single sheets, you may notice that yourprinter prints the first page of your file correctly but th

qCaution:U Never use alcohols or fhimers to clean the prinfer; thesechemicals cm damage the components as well as the case.ELI Be careful roof to get

TroubleshootingMost problems you may encounter while operating yourprinter have simple solutions. Find your problem in this sectionand follow the reco

Paper endNo paper is loaded in the printer. Load paper again.Paper jamThe paper is jammed inside the printer. Follow the steps onpage 3-33.Ink is lowT

Power supplyThe printer does not work or control panel lights are off.Check that the power cord is properly plugged into theelectrical outlet.Check th

PrintingPrinting stops and the PAUSE light is on.Printing is temporarily suspended. Press the PAUSE button tocontinue.The PAUSE light is off but nothi

Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics.The print head nozzles may be clogged. Hold down the ALTbutton and press the PAUSE button for two s

The printed image is blurred.You may not be using the correct type of paper. See Chapter 1for tips on choosing the right paper.You may not be printing

All the text prints on the same line.Set Auto line feed to on in the default-settings mode so that theprinter adds a line-feed to each carriage return

The computer and printer interface settings may not match.Make sure the settings on the computer and printer match.The interface may have been disable

The ejected paper is wrinkled.The paper is too thin or is damp. Make sure the paper is withinthe specifications. See “Technical Specifications” in the

ContentsIntroductionFeatures ...Options... .2HowtoUseThisManual ...2Warnings, Cau

The lever inside the printer is in the wrong position as shownbelow.Remove the printer cover and the push tractor. Raise the leveras shown below and d

The push tractor does not feed the paper.The release lever is in the wrong position. Move the releaselever to the continuous-paper position.The paper

The continuous paper does not eject properly.The page is too long. Tear off the paper and remove it from theprinter. Use paper that is within the spec

3. Pull the paper out gently. If the paper tears, make sure youremove any remaining pieces.4. If the paper is caught in the paper ejection area, gentl

AppendixTechnical Specifications...A-2Printer specifications...A-2Interface specifications...

Technical SpecificationsPrinter specificationsPrintingPrinting method: Drop on demand 48-nozzle ink jet matrixPrintable columns and printing speed:cp

Character tables:North/South America:Europe:Other countries:Character sets:1 italic and 7 graphics character tables1 italic and 12 graphics character

Single sheets (Manual insertion):Width182 to 420 mm (7.1 to 16.5 inches)Length182 to 420 mm (7.1 to 16.5 inches)Thickness 0.065 to 0.11 mm (0.0026 to

Printable area:Single sheets(paper feeder and manual insertion)EnvelopesA The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inches).B The minimum left and right

Ink cartridge (S020025):Temperature:Storage:Transit:Freezing:-30” to 40°C (-22” to 104°F)-30” to 60°C (-22” to 140°F)1 month at 40°C (104°F)120 hours

Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor ... 2-7Installing the push tractor ... 2-7Loading continuous paper...

EnvironmentalTemperature:Operation: 10” to 35°C (50” to 95’F)Storage:-20’ to 50°C (4” to 122°F)Humidity (without condensation):Operation: 20 to 80% RI

Signal Return Signal Direction DescriptionPin Pin119 STROBE IN STROBE pulse to read data.Pulse width must be more than0.5 ps at the receiving terminal

Signal ReturnPin Pin18 -19-30Signal Direction DescriptionNC Not usedGND - Twisted-pair return signal groundlevel3116-INIT IN When this level becomes L

Interface timingThe figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.BUSYdACKNLGI ,;lop -lDATAx\ x;STROBEInitialization,+&FThe printer can

Default settingsThe table below shows the default settings that take effect when theprinter is initialized. In addition, hardware and control panelini

How you format commands depends on the software you are using.Some software programs accept only the decimal format, while others letyou type in ASCII

ASCIIESC3nESC+nPage formatASCIIDec. Hex. Description5133 Set n / 180-inch Line Spacing432B Set n/360-inch Line SpacingDec. Hex. DescriptionESC(cnn40 9

Print position motionASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC $ nl n23624ESC \ nl n2925cESC(Vnn40 8628 56ESC(vnn40118 2876ESC D nn6844HTESC B nnVTESCJn9 0966421108

Font selectionASCIIDec.Hex.ESCkn107 6BESCXnn8858ESC ! n3321ESC I’8050ESC M774DESCg10367ESC l/Op11270ESCxn12078DescriptionSelect Typefacen= 0:Roman4 :

ASCII Dec. Hex. DescriptionESC4 5234 Select Italic FontESC553 35 Cancel Italic FontESCE69 45 Select Bold FontESCF 70 46 Cancel Bold Fontfont enhanceme