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Roll Paper Holder (#8310) uses 812-inch or 21.6-cm roll paper used by telexes and similar machines. This option is not available in some countries. Cut-sheet feeder (C80637V) loads up to 50 sheets of single-sheet bond paper automatically.

Finding Your Way Around

This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. t Chapter 1 describes how to unpack, set up, test, and connect the printer to your computer. Be sure to read this chapter first. Chapter 2 includes information on how to get the printing results you want, how to install options, and how to maintain your printer. Chapter 3 offers simple tips on solving printing problems. If printing results are not what you expect, or the printer doesnt work properly, turn here for help. The Appendix covers the printers specifications and lists programming commands. An index at the back of the manual helps you find information on specific topics quickly.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.
Important Safety Instructions
1. 2. 3. Read all of these instructions before you set up your printer. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet before you clean it. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use your printer near water or spill any liquid on it. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, table, or other surface that may allow the printer to fall. Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These are provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating. Placing the printer on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface may block the openings. Also, do not place the printer in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase, unless proper ventilation is provided. Never place the printer near or over a radiator or heat register. Use the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. This printer may be equipped with a plug having a third (grounding) pin, which fits only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, have an electrician replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
10. Do not put your printer where the cord will be walked on.
11. If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cords ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 12. Never push objects of any kind into your printer as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 13. Except as specifically explained in the users manual, do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. Opening or removing those covers that are marked Do Not Remove may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 14. Unplug this printer from the wall outlet and have it repaired by a qualified service person under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into it. C. If it has been exposed to rain or water. D. If it does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the printer to normal operation. E. If it has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If it exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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10. Highlight Epson LX-300 (or the printer you added) and click the button labeled Set As Default Printer. 11. Click the Close button.
Using non-Windows software
Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printers features. Many programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printers. To take full advantage of your printers features, choose LX-300 from the list of printers. If the LX-300 is not listed, choose the first available printer from the following list. If you plan to use color, you must choose either LX-300, JX-80, or EX-800. The other printers cannot use color. LX-810/850 LX-800 LX-80/86 FX-850 FX-86e/800 JX-80 EX-800 Any FX printer Epson printer Draft printer
If your software does not list the LX-300, you may want to contact the software manufacturer for an update.
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Using the Control Panel. 2-2 Lights and buttons. 2-2 Selecting fonts. 2-4 Printing on Single Sheets. 2-5 Loading single sheets. 2-5 Getting the results you expect. 2-6 Printing on Continuous Paper. Printing with the push tractor. Switching back to single sheets Printing with the pull tractor. 2-7 2-7 2-11 2-11 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-17 2-18
Printing on Special Paper. Adjusting the paper-thickness lever. Multi-part forms. Labels. Envelopes.
Changing the Printer Settings. 2-19 Printer setting descriptions. 2-22 Installing and Using Options Cut-sheet feeder. Pull Tractor unit. Roll paper holder. Color upgrade kit. 2-24 2-24 2-28 2-29 2-31

Using the Control Panel

Roman Sans Serif Draft Draft Condensed Font LF/FF Pause

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You can control simple printer operationssuch as line feeding, form feeding, loading and ejecting paper, and selecting fontswith the buttons on the control panel. The control panel lights show the printers status and the current font.

Lights and buttons

PAUSE light The orange PAUSE light is on when the printer stops printing. Each time you turn on the printer, the light flashes briefly and the beeper sounds four times. When the printer is out of paper, the light flashes and the beeper sounds three times. The light also flashes when you can tear off the last sheet at the edge of the printer cover. The PAUSE light goes on and the beeper sounds five times if an error occurs.

FONT 1 and FONT 2 lights

The green FONT lights, 1 and 2, indicate the current font setting. For more about selecting fonts, see page 2-4.

FONT button

Press the FONT button during normal operation to cycle through the printer fonts listed on the control panel. When you press the button, the FONT lights change to indicate your current selection. For more about choosing a font, see page 2-4.
If you hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer, you enter the Printer Setting mode, where you can change many of the printers settings. For more about printer settings, see page 2-19.

LF/FF button

During normal operation, you can press this button briefly to feed paper line by line. Hold it down to load a single sheet, or to advance continuous paper to the next top-of-form position. You can also press LF/FF to eject a page. If you want to make sure the printer is working correctly, you can also use this button to run the self test. To start the self test, hold down the LF/FF button while you turn on the printer. For complete instructions, see page 1-10. PAUSE button Press the PAUSE button to stop the printer temporarily during printing or the self test. Press it again to resume activity. PAPER PARK Press the FONT and LF/FF buttons together to feed continuous paper backward to the paper-park position. See Printing with the push tractor. MICRO ADJUST Feeds paper forward or backward to adjust the loading position. See Adjusting the loading position.

Selecting fonts

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To choose one of the four internal fonts listed on the control panel, press the FONT button. The two font lights come on (N ) and go off (O ) to show the current selection. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available selections; then stop when you reach the desired font. Your selection stays in effect until you change it again or turn off the printer. However, any font choices you make with your software will cancel your control panel selection. The table below shows how the FONT lights appear for each selection.
FONT Lights N N N O O N O O
Font Epson Roman (NLQ) Epson Sans Serif (NLQ) Epson Draft Epson Draft condensed N = on O = off

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Printing on Single Sheets
You can use the paper guide to print on single sheets with a width of 182 mm (7.2 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches).

Printing on Continuous Paper
Your printer can handle continuous paper with a width of 101 mm (4.0 inches) to 254 mm (10.0 inches). Depending on where you position the tractor, you can use it as a pull tractor or a push tractor. These guidelines can help you decide where to position the tractor: t Do you want to switch between printing on single sheets and continuous paper without removing the paper supply? Will you tear off continuous paper sheet-by-sheet? Use the tractor in the push tractor position. (The printer comes with the tractor installed in this position.) See the following section. Are you printing on labels, multi-part forms, or other documents that require a precise print position? Use the tractor as a pull tractor. See page 2-11 for instructions.
Printing with the push tractor
When using the push tractor, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear off feature in the Printer Setting mode to on. See Changing the Printer Settings on page 2-19. Heres how to load continuous paper using the push tractor: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Remove the paper guide and place the paper-release lever in the continuous paper position.

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Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward.

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Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0. Push the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it. Move the paper support so it is midway between the 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. Now the paper is in the paper-park position.

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To separate the incoming paper from the printed paper, attach the paper guide by holding it horizontally and fitting its notches over the printers mounting posts as shown below. Then slide the paper guide toward the front of the printer until you feel it click.

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6. 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.

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Turn on the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Press the LF/FF button to feed the paper to the loading position. When the printer receives data, it begins printing automatically. When you finish printing (the printer receives no data for three seconds) the printer feeds the perforation of the continuous paper to the edge of the printer cover so that you can tear off the last sheet. The PAUSE light flashes.

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.

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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.

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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.
10. Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with the paper-feed knob. Turn the knob until the perforation between pages is just above the print head. Then turn on the printer. 11. Make sure the printer cover is closed. When the printer receives data, it begins printing automatically. If you want to change the position where printing begins on the page, press LF/FF to advance the page to the next top-of-form position, and then follow the steps on page 2-5 to adjust the loading position. To eject the paper, tear off the paper entering the printer; then press the LF/FF button to feed the paper forward.
Printing on Special Paper
In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous forms, your printer can also print on a wide variety of paper types, including multi-part forms, labels, and envelopes. Before printing on special paper, you need to change the paper thickness setting.
Caution: When printing on multi-part forms, thicker-than-normal paper, labels, or envelopes, make sure your software program settings keep the printing entirely within the printable area. Printing past the edge of these papers can damage the print head.
For multi-part forms and labels, you should not print any closer than 0.5 inch or 13 mm from either side of the paper. For information on the printable area of envelopes, see the Appendix.
Adjusting the paper-thickness lever
The paper-thickness lever lets you specify the correct setting for your printing material. It is factory-set for standard office paper. Heres how to change the setting for special papers: 1. Turn the printer off and open the cover. The paper-thickness lever is on the left side of the printer. The numbers next to the lever indicate the thickness setting. For normal use, the lever should always be set to position 0.

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Use the table below to select the appropriate paper thickness.
Paper type Standard paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms 2-sheet 3-sheet Labels Envelopes 18 to 22 lb 24 lb Lever position 2 3
Close the cover. When you finish printing, move the paper-thickness lever back to position 0.

Multi-part forms

You can use the built-in tractor to print on carbonless multi-part forms of up to three parts (one original plus two copies). Before you print on the forms, set the paper thickness lever as described in the previous section. These tips will help you get good results: t Load multi-part forms with the tractor only, not in the cut-sheet feeder or paper guide. For instructions, see Printing on Continuous Paper on page 2-7. Use only multi-part forms that are joined by spot gluing and that are free of wrinkles and waves. Never load multi-part forms joined by metal staples, tape, or continuous gluing. If you need to adjust the loading position, use your software program or change the loading position as described on page 2-5. When you use side-crimped multi-part forms, the copies may not align with the original. If this happens, raise the paper guide.

If you cannot use your software program to change the printers settings, you can use the Printer Setting mode. Heres how:
Caution: Use paper at least 210 mm (8 1/4 inches) wide for single sheets or 240 mm (9 1/2 inches) for continuous paper; otherwise the print head prints directly on the platen. Also make sure you have enough sheets of paper because the printer prints several pages of help text.
Turn off the printer; if you use continuous paper, make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
Hold down the FONT button while you turn on the printer. If you are using single sheets, insert a sheet of paper. The printer automatically loads the paper and prints out a table of languages from which you can choose. You can print instructions in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, as shown in Table A below.

Table A

FONT Lights O O N N N N F O N F Language English French German Italian Spanish
F = flashing, N = on, O = off
To choose a language, press the FONT button repeatedly until the FONT lights match your desired selection. For example, to choose Spanish, press the FONT button until FONT 1 is on and FONT 2 is flashing. Press the LF/FF to select the language. The printer prints the current settings in the language of your choice, and then stops. Press the FONT button now to print help text that guides you through the operations. (Once you are experienced with the Printer Setting mode, you can skip this step by pressing LF/FF instead.) The printed instructions include submenu tables that list all of the settings you can change and show you how the control panel lights appear for each selection. After printing is finished, go on to step 6. At this point, you are in Table B. Press the FONT button to move through the printer settings listed in Table B, and notice how the control panel lights change to indicate your position.

Table B

FONT 1 light F F O N F F F O N F O F N N F FONT 2 light O N F F F O N F F F O O O N N PAUSE light O O O O O N N N N N F F F F F Setting Character spacing Shape of zero Skip-over-perforation Character table Auto line feed Page length Auto tear off Tractor Interface Bit rate Parity bit Data length ETX/ACK Software Auto carriage return Go to Submenu Table C Table D Table E Table F Table G Table H Table I Table J Table K Table L Table M Table N Table O Table P Table Q

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Insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer.

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Slide the print head to the middle of the printer; then slide the plastic part on the color ribbon to the center of the cartridge.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.

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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place; it should not be twisted or creased. Replace the printer cover.
After you install the color ribbon cartridge, run the self test as shown on page 1-10. If the top or bottom edge of the characters in the self test are a different color from the rest, adjust the ribbon angle. Check the characters printed in red. If the top edge is blue, move the color ribbon adjustment lever forward. If the bottom edge is yellow, move the lever backward. Then print another self test to check your adjustment. Repeat this process until the ribbon is properly adjusted.

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Note: When you print using the color ribbon, the print speed is reduced.
To switch to the black ribbon, remove the color ribbon as shown in the manual that comes with the color upgrade kit; then install the black ribbon as shown on page 1-5. You do not have to remove the motor unit.
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Problems and Solutions. 3-2 Power Supply. 3-2 Power is not being supplied. 3-2 Printing. The printer does not print. The print is faint or uneven. Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics Printed characters are not what you expected. The print position is not what you expected. 3-3 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-5
Paper Handling. 3-6 Single sheets do not feed properly. 3-6 Continuous paper does not feed properly. 3-7 Options. When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly. Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly. With color upgrade kit installed, printer doesnt operate properly. 3-8. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-10

Problems and Solutions

Most problems you may encounter while operating your printer have simple solutions. You can check the operation of your printer using the self test. See Running the Self Test on page 1-10. If the self test works properly the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the interface cable. If the self test does not work, contact your dealer or qualified service person for assistance.

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
The typestyles or characters you sent with your software did not print. Check that the software is correctly configured for your printer. For instructions, see page 1-16. The font selected on the control panel does not print. Your software may be overriding your control panel setting. Check the font setting in your software program.
The print position is not what you expected
Printing starts too high or too low on the page, or the bottom part of one page is printed at the top of the next page. See Getting the results you expect on page 2-6. Also, it is possible to turn the platen to make minor adjustments to the loading position for the current page only. (Do not turn the platen if you are printing labels.) Page length does not match the length of the paper. Check the page length set by your software and adjust it if necessary.
If you are using continuous paper, change the page length in the Printer Setting mode. See Changing the Printer Settings on page 2-20. Regular gaps occur in the printout. One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set skip-over-perforation to off in the Printer Setting mode. See Changing the Printer Settings on page 2-20.

Paper Handling

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Paper does not feed. Continuous paper may be left in the printer. Remove the continuous paper. Set the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. Insert a new sheet. Move the paper a little to the left. Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. Turn off the printer and pull out the paper. Insert a new sheet straight into the paper guide. Make sure youre using the right type of paper. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Paper does not eject completely. Use the LF/FF button to eject the page. Make sure the printer cover is closed.
The paper may be too long. Use paper that is within the specified range. See the paper specifications in the Appendix.
Continuous paper does not feed properly
The tractor does not feed the paper. Check that the paper-release lever is pulled forward to the continuous-paper position. If not, turn off the printer, move the lever, and turn it on again. The paper may have come off the tractor. Reattach the paper to the tractor. Paper feeding is crooked or the paper jams. The position of your paper supply may be preventing it from feeding straight. Make sure the paper supply is not obstructed. Make sure that your paper supply is positioned within 1 meter (3 feet) of the printer. Make sure the printer cover is closed. Make sure the edge guide postions are correct. Position the edge guides at the diamond-shaped guide marks. Check that the holes on the sides of the paper are aligned with each other. Also, make sure the sprocket units are locked and their covers are closed. Check that the paper size and thickness are within the specified range. See the paper specifications in the Appendix. When you use side-crimped multi-part forms, the copies may not align with the original. If this happens, raise the paper guide to keep the printing position accurate.

The paper does not eject properly. The page may be too long. Tear off the fresh supply of paper and eject the page from the printer. Use only paper that is within the specified length range described in the Appendix. When you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, the beeper sounds five times and the PAUSE light comes on. You may have tried to change the paper-release lever position while paper remained in the printer. Return the paper-release lever to the previous position and eject the paper. Then change the paper-release lever position.

Options

When you use the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly
The paper does not feed. The cut-sheet feeder may be incorrectly installed on the printer. Re-install it as described on page 2-25. Make sure the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-sheet position. You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeders bin. Paper may be jammed near the print head. Look for a paper jam. Make sure the edge guide positions are correct. Position the edge guides at the diamond-shaped guide marks. There may be only one sheet left in the bin. Add more paper.
Two or more sheets feed at one time. You may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeders bin. You may have forgotten to fan the stack of paper before loading it into the bin. Remove the paper and fan it. The paper feed is crooked. The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper. There may be too much paper in the stacker. Make sure that the paper guides are set correctly and that your paper is the proper size and quality. See the Appendix for paper specifications. One page of printing has spread to two pages. Check that the page-length setting and lines-per-page setting in your software are correct. See Getting the results you expect on page 2-6.
Switching between the cut-sheet feeder and the push tractor does not work properly
The desired paper type does not load. The paper-release lever may not be in the proper position. Pull the lever forward to load continuous paper or push the lever back to load single sheets.
Using the pull tractor with the push tractor, continuous paper does not feed properly

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
Single sheets (CSF): Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) 210 to 364 mm (8.3 to 14.3 inches) 0.07 to 0.12 mm (0.0028 to 0.0047 inches) 64 to 91 g/m2 (18 to 24 lb) t Use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
Single sheets (manual insertion): Width: Length: Thickness: Weight: 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) 0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches) 52 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) paper under normal conditions. t Use 90 g/m2 (24 lb) paper only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
Continuous paper: Width: Copies: Thickness: Weight: 102 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) Three sheets (one original plus two copies) 0.065 to 0.25 mm (0.0026 to 0.0098 inches) total 52 to 82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for one sheet 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet in multi-part forms t Use only two- or three-part carbonless multi-part forms fed with the tractor. t When using side-crimped multi-part forms, raise the paper guide to keep the printing position accurate. t When using the push tractor, the printing position for the last page may not be accurate because the page comes off the tractor.
Note: Use recycled paper under normal conditions only. If ribbon consumption or paper jamming increase, use a higher grade of paper.
Labels: Size: 102 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) width for backing sheet 63.5 23.8 mm (2.50 0.94 inches) minimum for a label 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches) total 64 g/m2 (17 lb) for label only t Use only continuous type labels and use them only with the tractor. t Use labels only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.

Thickness:

Weight:
Envelopes: Size: Thickness: Weight: No. 92 mm (6.5 3.6 inches) No. 104 mm (9.5 4.1 inches) 0.16 to 0.48 mm (0.0063 to 0.019 inches) 45 to 90 g/m2 (12 to 24 lb) t Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions.
Roll paper (optionalnot available in some countries) Width: Diameter: Thickness: Weight: 213 to 219 mm (8.38 to 8.62 inches) Up to 127 mm (5.0 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0035 inches) 52 to 64 g/m2 (14 to 17 lb)
Printable area: Single sheets and envelopes

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A The minimum top margin is 5.3 mm (0.2 inches). B The minimum left margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum right margin is 3 mm (0.12 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches). C The minimum bottom margin is 9.0 mm (0.35 inches).

Continuous paper

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A The minimum top and bottom margins above and below the perforation are 9 mm (0.35 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). The maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches).

Mechanical

Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Push-pull tractor (with optional pull tractor unit) Pull tractor (C80030V) Cut-sheet feeder (option C80637V) Roll-paper holder (option #8310) Black ribbon cartridge (#8750) Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters Color ribbon cartridge (S015073) Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: Black, 1 million characters Magenta, Cyan, 0.7 million characters Yellow, 0.5 million characters 4000 power-on hours 200 million strokes/wire (black) 100 million strokes/wire (color) Width: Depth: Height: Weight: 366 mm (14.4 inches) 275 mm (10.8 inches) 132 mm (5.2 inches) Approx. 4.0 kg (8.8 lb)

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

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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
Printed on recycled paper

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