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EPSON LX-300+ Impact Printer
F E AT U R E S BENEFITS Prints 337 cps in 12 cpi high-speed draft mode.
FAST, COMPACT, RELIABLE, AND ALWAYS USER FRIENDLY.
In demanding work environments, speed, reliability and ease of use are critical to your highvolume, multipart printing. Thats why we designed the EPSON LX-300+, the perfect value for your business, delivering exceptional print speed and legendary Epson reliability. The EPSON LX-300+ prints up to 337 characters per second (12 characters per inch) in high-speed draft mode and handles up to 5-part forms with ease. With its narrow format and powerful 9-pin technology, this printer handles your inventory reports, spreadsheets, receipts, invoices, packing slips, check runs and customer shipping labels. Plus, its compact size makes it optimal for that busy workroom with limited counter space. At 49 dB(A), this compact, userfriendly unit is also quieter than most impact printers. Because its from Epson, you know the EPSON LX-300+ is reliable. Boasting a mean-timebetween-failure (MTBF) rating of 6,000 power-onhours, it offers consistent durability. And, its print head produces up to 400-million strokes/wire, offering the long life you require from a high-performance impact printer. It includes built-in Parallel and Serial ports and is backed by a two-year limited warranty. The EPSON LX-300+ features multiple paper paths for application versatility. Use its eight built-in bar codes and optional color upgrade kit to customize your documents as needed. For speed, reliability and service you can depend on, choose the compact, easyto-use EPSON LX-300+, from the world leader in impact printing.
High-speed performance MTBF rating of 6,000 power-on-hours 5-part forms printing capabilities Compact size Powerful 9-pin technology, optional color upgrade kit Unbeatable service & support
Delivers Epsons legendary reliability with a printhead that prints up to 400 million strokes/wire. Handles multipart forms like packing slips, check runs, and invoices with ease. Works effectively in space-constrained environments using very little counter space. Prints clear, sharp text and up to seven colors with optional color kit. Includes two-year limited warranty, backed by Epsons superior technical support.
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PRINTER

S P EC I F I C AT I O N S
Paper Handling Cut Sheets Width Length Maximum thickness Maximum thickness Continuous Paper Width Length Maximum thickness Envelopes No. 6, No. 10 Maximum thickness Labels Width Length Maximum sheet thickness Roll Paper Width Maximum thickness Copies Sound Level 49 dB(A) Input Buffer 8 KB Printer Language EPSON ESC/P2 IBM 2380 Plus emulation Power Requirements 120V AC 10%; 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 120 VA maximum Hardware Features Control panel selection of font, pause, tear off, paper feeding, micro adjustment, self test, buffer clear Reliability/Life Expectancy Total print volume MTBF Print head life Ribbon life 12 million lines (except print head) 6000 POH @25% duty 400 million strokes/wire (black); 100 million strokes/wire (color) 3 million characters (draft 10 cpi, 14 dots/character)

Printing Method 9-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking in draft mode Unidirectional for graphics, NLQ text, bit image and color printing Print Speed Bitmapped fonts High speed draft Draft Near Letter Quality
3.9" to 10.1" 3.9" to 14.3" single sheets.0055" multipart forms.015" 4" to 10" 22" maximum one page.015".0205" 4" to 10" 4" to 22".0075" 8.5".0035" 1 original + 4 copies
300 cps (10 cpi) 225 cps (10 cpi) 56 cps (10 cpi)
Character Sets 13 standard versions 38 NLSP versions 13 international character sets Resident Bitmapped Fonts (cpi) EPSON Draft 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi Bar Code Fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, Postnet Physical Dimensions 6.26"H x 14.42"W x 10.84"D Weight 9.7 lb Interface Bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface (supports IEEE1284 Nibble Mode) Serial interface Software Drivers Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1x Paper Feed Methods Friction feed (rear) Push tractor feed (rear) Push & pull tractor feed (rear) Pull tractor feed (rear, bottom) Paper Paths Manual insertion (rear in, top out) Cut sheet feeder (rear in, top out) Push tractor (rear in, top out) Pull tractor (rear or bottom in, top out) Formatting Line spacing 1/6" or programmable in increments of 1/216" Paper Feed Speed 88 milliseconds per 1/6" 3"/sec continuous feed
Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LX-300+ impact printer C294001 Black ribbon cartridge 8750 Black ribbon pack 8758 Color ribbon cartridge S015073 Cut sheet feeder C806371 Pull tractor unit C800301 Roll paper holder 8310 Color kit C832081 Warranty Two year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada SupportThe Epson ConnectionSM Pre-sales Support U.S. and Canada Automated Technical Support Internet Website 800-463-7766 800-922-8911 http://www.epson.com
Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 305-265-0092
Specifications are subject to change without notice. EPSON and ESC/P2 are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. The World Leader in Impact Printing is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson America, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Copyright 2000 Epson America, Inc. CPD-10062 35K 6/00

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A5 size 95/01/20 Front

LX-300
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 to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. 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 Corporations 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. Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright 1995 by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan

Users Guide

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A5 size 95/01/20 Front, inside cover
Paper supports Edge guides Paper guide

Paper-release lever

Paper-feed knob Power switch
Control panel Printer cover Print head
Sprocket unit Paper-thickness lever Paper support Tractor Buttons Light

Lights

Roman Sans Serif Draft Draft Condensed

Paper Park 3sec

Micro Adjust
The color samples used on the cover were printed using the LX-300 printer. Lotus, 1-2-3, and Freelance Graphics are registered trademarks of Lotus Development Corporation.

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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. t Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna t Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver t Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected t Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

Unpacking the Printer

Your printer box should include these items.

Printer

Printout guide
BB1-01 BB1-02 BB1-03 BB1-04 BB1-05 BB1-05a Paper-feed knob Paper supports
Ribbon cartridge Power cord
In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer.
Caution: There are several versions of this printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to change the voltage. If the label on the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer.
Choosing a place for the printer
When selecting a place to set up your printer, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: t t A flat, stable surface Adequate room around the printer to allow easy operation and maintenance. Make sure its close enough to the computer for the printer cable to reach. Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord. Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Appropriate power source. Make sure you use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by timers or wall switches; an interruption in power can wipe out the information in your computer or printer memory.
If you place the printer on a stand, follow these guidelines: t t t Use a stand that supports at least 10 kg (22 lb). Never use a stand that tilts the printer. Always keep it level. Provide enough clearance below the stand and between the legs so your continuous paper flows smoothly. Place cables so they do not interfere with paper feeding; secure them to a leg of the stand if possible.

Assembling the Printer

Follow the steps in this section to get your printer up and running.
Installing the paper-feed knob
The first step in assembling the printer is installing the paper-feed knob. 1. Insert the knob into the hole on the printers side and rotate it slowly until it slips onto the shaft.

BB1-06

Push firmly on the paper-feed knob until it fits against the printer case.
Attaching the paper supports
You should install the paper supports before you begin using the printer. 1. Raise the paper guide. Hold one of the paper supports and push the tips into the notches on the edge guide.

BB1-07

Repeat for the other paper support. Lower the paper guide.
Installing the ribbon cartridge

BB1-14

Caution: You should use paper at least 210 mm or 8 1/4 inches wide to run the self test; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen.
While holding down the LF/FF button, turn on the printer. The PAUSE light flashes.

BB1-15

Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark. Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper.

BB1-16

Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the sheet automatically. Press the PAUSE button, then the printer begins to print.

BB1-17

Caution: Always close the printer cover while the printer is printing. The printer cover helps the paper feed.
To stop printing temporarily, press the PAUSE button. To end the self test, make sure the printer is not printing. Press LF/FF to eject the sheet; then turn off the printer.
Here is part of a typical self-test printout:

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Note: If the self test did not print satisfactorily, see Chapter 3. If it prints correctly, go on to the next section.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Your printer includes both a Centronics -compatible parallel interface and an EIA-232D serial interface. Before you begin, place the printer upright, as shown below. (This makes it easier to connect the cable.)

BB1-19

Connect your computer to the desired interface as described below. You can connect a cable to both interfaces; the printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data.
Using the parallel interface
You need a shielded, twisted-pair cable (not longer than 2 meters6 feet) to use the parallel interface.
Turn off both the computer and the printer. Plug the parallel cable connector securely into the printers parallel interface. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on either side of the connector.

BB1-20

Guide the interface cable through the slot on the side of the printer so that it does not block the paper supply as shown in the illustration on page 1-16.
Note: If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the right of the interface.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the computers parallel interface. (If there is a ground wire at the end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector at the back of the computer.)
Using the serial interface
1. Turn off both the computer and the printer. Plug the serial cable connector securely into the printers serial interface. Tighten the screws on either side of the connector.

Note: t Set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to on. Otherwise, the printer does not feed the perforation to the edge of the printer cover.
t If the perforation and the edge of the printer cover do not match, adjust the paper position by following the steps in Adjusting the loading position, while the PAUSE light is flashing.
When you send more data, the paper automatically feeds back to the loading position. If you want to change the position where printing begins on the page, follow the steps on page 2-5 to adjust the loading position.
Switching back to single sheets
To switch to single sheets, press the FONT and LF/FF buttons at the same time; the printer feeds the paper backward into the paper-park position. Then, follow the steps in Loading single sheets.
Caution: Always tear off paper before back-feeding; back-feeding too many sheets can cause a paper jam.
Printing with the pull tractor
To load continuous paper using the pull tractor, you must move the tractor to the pull tractor position, as described in steps 1 through 3 below. If your tractor is already installed in this position, make sure the printer is off and skip to step 6.
Caution: When using the pull tractor, set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to off; otherwise the paper may jam.
Turn the printer off; then remove the paper guide. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position as shown in the illustration on page 2-7.
Squeeze the tractors lock tabs gently and pull the tractor away from the printer. Remove the printer cover.

BB2-09

Lift the tractor forward to the mounting slot at the top of the printer and tilt it into place as shown below. When you push the tractor onto the posts, you should feel the notches snap into place.

BB2-10

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Insert the paper into the paper slot as shown below and pull it up. Position the paper using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0.

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Slide the left sprocket unit so that its sprockets match the position of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support midway between the two sprocket units.

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Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place.

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To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide. Hold it horizontally and fit its notches over the printers mounting posts. Then slide the paper guide toward the back of the printer until you feel it click. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark; slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark.

Character table

Character tables contain the characters and symbols used in different languages. Your printer includes a wide variety of character tables. See the Appendix for specific characters.

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.

Page length

This option is available only when you use continuous paper with the tractor. You can set the page length to 8.5, 11, 12, or 70/6 (the length of A4 paper) inches.

Auto tear off

When you use continuous paper with the push tractor, this feature advances the paper perforation to the tear-off position where you can easily tear off the printed pages. When the printer receives data, it automatically reverses the paper to the top-of-form position and starts printing, so you can use all of the next sheet. When you use the tractor to print on labels, set this feature to off.

Tractor

When you use the tractor as a pull or push tractor, leave this option set to Single. If you install an optional tractor and use both tractors as a push-pull tractor, set it to Double.

Interface

When this feature is set to Auto, the printer determines which interface is receiving data and switches to that interface until the end of the print job (when no data is received from the selected interface for the amount of time specified). You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. Set this option to Parallel only if you want the printer to ignore data from the serial interface or to Serial only if you want the printer to ignore data from the parallel interface.
Bit rate, parity bit, data length, and ETX/ACK
These options are available only when the interface is set to Serial. See your computer manual for the appropriate settings.
Installing and Using Options

Cut-sheet feeder

The optional single-bin cut sheet feeder (C80637V) handles up to 50 sheets of standard bond paper ( 82 g/m2 or 22 lb) without reloading. Follow these steps to install the cut sheet feeder: 1. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide. If the tractor is installed in the pull-tractor position, remove it and re-install it in the push-tractor position. Make sure the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position.
Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and press on the latch levers. Fit the notches in the cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the printer. Releasing the latch levers locks the cut-sheet feeder in place.

BB2-16

Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support midway between the paper guides.

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Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.

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Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Caution: Do not use envelopes, multi-part forms, carbon paper, or labels in the cut-sheet feeder.
Insert up to 50 sheets of paper along the left paper guide. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your papers width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely.
10. Push the paper-set levers back to clamp the paper against the guide rollers. 11. Remove the paper supports from the edge guides. Insert the two stacker supports packed with the cut-sheet feeder into the holes on the edge guides.
12. Attach the paper guide to the cut-sheet feeder as shown below.

View from above

Release tab

BB2-19 Release tab

13. Open the printer cover. Place the printout guide in the middle. Close the printer cover.

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14. Slide the left edge guide to the center until it stops at the guide mark. Then slide the right edge guide to the opposite guide mark. Using the Printer
Note: To remove the paper guide from the cut-sheet feeder, press both release tabs and pull out the paper guide.
You can easily switch between continuous paper and cut-sheet feeder operation. See Switching back to single sheets in Chapter 2 for details.
Note: When you print several pages of continuous paper, fold the first printed page forward at the perforation after the perforation emerges from below the printer cover. This helps the printer feed the printed pages properly and prevents paper jams.

Pull Tractor unit

An additional pull tractor (C80030V) is available as an option. You can improve the performance of continuous paper handling by using two tractors at the same time. This is especially useful with continuous pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, and labels. When you use two tractors, set Tractor in the Printer Setting mode to Double. See page 2-23 for more information. 1. Make sure the paper-release lever is pulled forward to the continuous-paper position. Install the built-in tractor in the push-tractor position. Install the optional tractor in the pull-tractor position. Load continuous paper on the sprocket units of the push-tractor. (See Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2-7.) Turn on the printer. Hold down the LF/FF button to feed paper one page. Release the sprocket lock levers of the pull tractor and adjust the sprocket units to match the width of the paper. Be sure that the sprocket units on both the tractors are aligned so that the paper is not crooked. Using the Printer
Open the sprocket covers. Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocket units and adjust the sprocket units as necessary. (See Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2-7.) Close the sprocket covers. If there is slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors, turn the knob on the right side of the pull tractor to remove the slack.

The lights come on briefly and then go off. The lights stay off even when the power is turned on again. Check that the printers 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 an electrical outlet.

Printing

The printer does not print
The PAUSE light is off but nothing is printed. Check that the software is installed properly for your printer, as described on page 1-16. Check the softwares printer settings. Check both ends of the interface cable. Make sure the cable meets both the printer and computer specifications. The PAUSE light is flashing and the printer beeps three times. The printer may be out of paper. Load paper in the printer. The printer sounds like it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See page 1-5. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge.
The printer makes a strange noise, the beeper sounds five times, and the printer stops abruptly. Turn off the printer and check for a paper jam, a ribbon jam or other problems. Let the printer cool. Then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly contact your dealer. The beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on. An error has occurred. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. If the PAUSE light stays on, check for a paper jam or ribbon jam. If there is no jam, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. (If an error occurs when you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, make sure the paper-release lever is in the correct position.)
The print is faint or uneven
Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See page 1-5. The printout is faint. The ribbon may be worn out. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1-5.
Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics
A line of dots is missing in the printout. The print head is damaged. Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head replaced.
Dots are missing in random positions. Either there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Re-install the ribbon cartridge as described on page 1-5.
Printed characters are not what you expected

With color upgrade kit installed, printer doesnt operate properly
The lights on the control panel do not go on. Did you install the motor in the color upgrade kit? Follow the instructions on page 2-32. The desired color or certain characters are not printed. Your software program may not be properly set up for color printing. Use the programs setup (or install) procedure to check the printer setting and adjust as needed.If your software program is capable of sending control codes, select the color using the ESC r command. (See the Command Summary in the Appendix.) The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See Chapter 2.
A5 size 95/01/20 Appendix
Printer Specifications Printing. Paper. Mechanical. Electrical. Environmental. Safety approvals.
A-2 A-2 A-3 A-6 A-6 A-7 A-7
Interface Specifications. A-7 Parallel interface specifications. A-7 Serial interface specifications. A-8 Printer Settings. A-9 Command Summary. Sending printer commands. Using the command summary. Printer operation. Data control. Vertical motion. Horizontal motion. Overall printing style. Print size and character width. Print enhancement. Word processing. Character tables. User-defined characters. Color printing. Graphics. A-10 A-10 A-10 A-11 A-11 A-11 A-12 A-13 A-13 A-13 A-14 A-14 A-15 A-16 A-16

Printer Specifications

Print method: Print speed: 9-pin impact dot matrix Draft, 264 characters/second at 12 cpi 220 characters/second at 10 cpi NLQ, 53 characters/second at 12 cpi 44 characters/second at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic-seeking for draft text. Unidirectional for graphics, NLQ text, bit image, and color printing. 1/6 inch, 1/8 inch, or programmable in increments of 1/216 inch. 79 ms per 1/6-inch line; 2.78 inches/second with continuous feed 80 characters at 10 cpi 96 characters at 12 cpi 137 characters at 17 cpi 160 characters at 20 cpi Approximately 4KB Memory capacity for 6 NLQ and 6 Draft user-defined characters Epson NLQ Roman Epson NLQ Sans Serif Draft Draft Condensed

Printing direction:

Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns:
Buffer: Download memory: Character fonts:
Character tables: Europe Other countries Character sets: Color printing (optional): Method Ribbon color Print ribbon shifting Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow One italic and 14 graphics character tables One italic and 8 graphics character tables 13 international character sets

Ribbon:

MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight:

Electrical

120 V model: Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 220-240 V model: Rated voltage Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current AC 120 V AC 103.5 to 132 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in Draft mode at 10 cpi) AC 220240 V AC 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 0.5 A

Power consumption

Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in Draft mode at 10 cpi)

Environmental

Temperature: Humidity: Operation 5 to 35C (41 to 95F) Storage 20 to 55C (4 to 131F) Operation 30% to 80% without condensation Storage 5% to 85% without condensation

Safety approvals

Safety standards: US model European model RFI: US model European model UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 No.950 with D3 EN 60950 (TV, SEMKO, DEMKO, NEMKO, SETI) FCC part 15 subpart B class B Vfg 243 (VDE 0878 part 3, part 30) EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) Class B

Interface Specifications

Your printer is equipped with an EIA-232D serial interface and a Centronics-compatible parallel interface. The printer switches automatically to the appropriate interface when it receives data.
Parallel interface specifications
The parallel interface has the following characteristics. Data format: Synchronization: Handshaking: Signal level: Connector: 8-bit STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signals TTL compatible 36-pin 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent
Serial interface specifications
The serial interface has the following characteristics. Bit rate: Word length: Data format Start bit Parity bit Stop bit Synchronization: Handshaking: Parity check: Connector: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (selectable) 7 or 8-bit (selectable) 1 bit 0 or 1 bit (selectable) 1 bit (transmitting), 1 bit or more (receiving) Asynchronous DTR protocol, XON/XOFF protocol ETX/ACK protocol (selectable) Odd, even, or no parity bit (selectable) EIA standard, 25-pin, D-SUB, female connector

Serial pin assignments

The following table lists the serial connector pin assignments and describes their respective interface signals.

Printer operation

ASCII Dec. Hex. Description
ESC @ DC1 DC3 ESC s 1/0 ESC ESC U 1 /0 ESC 8 ESC 9 BEL

3C 39 07

Initialize Printer Select Printer Deselect Printer Turn Half-Speed Mode On/Off Select Unidirectional Mode (one line) Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off Disable Paper-Out Detection Enable Paper-Out Detection Beeper

Data control

CR CAN DEL

0D 18 7F

Carriage Return Cancel Line Delete Character

Vertical motion

FF ESC C n ESC C 0 n ESC N n ESC O LF ESC 0 ESC 1 ESC 2 ESC 3 n ESC A n

0C 4E 4F 0A 41

Form Feed Set Page Length in Lines n = Number of lines Set Page Length in Inches n = Number of inches Set Skip-Over-Perforation n = Number of lines Cancel Skip-Over-Perforation Line Feed Select 1/8-inch Line Spacing Select 7/72-inch Line Spacing Select 1/6-inch Line Spacing Select n/216-inch Line Spacing Select n/72-inch Line Spacing

Description

ESC J n VT ESC B nn

4A 0B 42

Perform n/216-inch Line Feed Tab Vertically Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs entered in ascending order; last n should be 0 Set Vertical Tabs in Channels The c selects a channel for the vertical tabs, which must be between 0-7 Select Vertical Tab Channel

ESC b c nn

ESC / c

Horizontal motion

ESC l n ESC Q n BS ESC e 0 n
Set Left Margin n = Left margin column Set Right Margin n = Right margin column Backspace Set Horizontal Tab Increments n = Horizontal tab interval in spaces (n< 21 at 10 cpi, 25 at 12 cpi, or 36 in condensed modes) Set Vertical Tab Increments n = Vertical tab interval in lines Horizontal Skip n = Number of spaces to skip Vertical Skip n = Number of lines to skip Tab Horizontally Set Horizontal Tabs Up to 32 tabs entered in ascending order; last n should be 0
ESC e 1 n ESC f 0 n ESC f 1 n HT ESC D nn

Overall printing style

ESC x n
Select NLQ or Draft n = 1: NLQ 0: Draft Select NLQ Font n = 0: Roman 1: Sans Serif Master Select To find the value of n, add together the numbers of the typestyles you want to combine from the list below: n = 0: 10 cpi 16: Double-Strike 1: 12 cpi 32: Double-Width 4: Condensed 64: Italic 8: Emphasized 128: Underline

ESC k n

ESC ! n
Print size and character width
ESC P ESC M SI ESC SI DC2 SO ESC SO DC4 ESC W 1/0
50 4D 0F 0F 12 0E 0E 14 57
Select 10 cpi Select 12 cpi Select Condensed Mode Select Condensed Mode Cancel Condensed Mode Select Double-Width Mode (one line) Select Double-Width Mode (one line) Cancel Double-Width Mode (one line) Turn Double-Width Mode On/Off

Bit rate, 2-24 Buttons, 2-23
Getting results you expect, 2-6
Changing printer settings, 2-1924 Character spacing, 2-22 table, 2-23 Choosing a place for the printer, 1-3 Color upgrade kit, 2-3134 Command summary, A-1016 Connecting printer to computer, 1-1316 Continuous paper, 2-715 Control panel, 2-24 Cut-sheet feeder, 2-2428
Help for United States users, iii
Important safety information, vvi, 3-4 Installing options, 2-2434 paper-feed knob, 1-4 ribbon cartridge, 1-58 Interface, 2-24 parallel, 1-1314 serial, 1-1516 specifications, A-78

Data length, 2-24

Knob, paper-feed, 1-4
Envelopes, 2-18 ETX/ACK, 2-24
Labels, 2-1718 Lever, paper-thickness, 2-16 LF/FF button, 2-3 Lights, 2-23 Loading position, 2-5 Loading single sheets, 2-5
Microsoft Windows, 1-17 MICRO ADJUST, 2-3 Multi-part forms, 2-17
Non-Windows software, 1-18
Options installing and using, 2-2434 troubleshooting, 3-811
Printing on continuous paper, 2-715 on single sheets, 2-56 on special paper, 2-1518 troubleshooting, 3-36 with pull tractor, 2-1115 with push tractor, 2-711 Problems and solutions, 3-2 Pull tractor, 2-1115 Push tractor, 2-711
Ribbon installing, 1-58 replacing, 1-8 Roll paper holder, 2-2931 Running self test, 1-1012
Page length, 2-23 Paper continuous, 2-715 printing on special, 2-1518 roll, 2-2931 single sheet, 2-56 Paper handling, troubleshooting, 3-68 Paper-thickness lever, adjusting, 2-16 PAPER PARK, 2-3 Parallel interface, 1-1314 Parity bit, 2-24 PAUSE button, 2-3, 2-22 light, 2-2, 2-22 Plugging in the printer, 1-9 Power supply, troubleshooting, 3-23 Printer assembling, 1-49 changing the settings, 2-1924 choosing a place for, 1-3 commands, sending, A-10 plugging in, 1-9 settings, 2-1924, A-9 specifications, A-27
Safety information, vvi, 3-4 Selecting fonts, 2-4 Self test, 1-1012 Sending printer commands, A-10 Serial interface, 1-1516 Setting up the printer, 1-216 your software, 1-1618 Settings, changing printer, 2-1924 Shape of zero, 2-22 Single sheets, 2-56 Skip-over-perforation, 2-22 Software, setting up your, 1-1518 Spacing, character, 2-22 Special paper, 2-1518 Specifications interface, A-78 printer, A-27
Tractor, 2-32 pull, 2-1115 push, 2-711 unit, 2-2829 Troubleshooting, 3-111
Unpacking printer, 1-2 Upgrade kit, color, 2-3134 Using command summary, A-10 control panel, 2-24 parallel interface, 1-1314 printer, 2-134 serial interface, 1-1516

Warnings, cautions, and notes, 2 Where to get help for United Kingdom users, iv for United States users, iii Windows, Microsoft, 1-17

Zero, shape of, 2-22