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Control Panel Buttons and Lights LF/FF button Paper Out light Tear Off (Font) lights** Feeds paper line On when no paper Flash when continuous paper is in by line when is loaded in the the tear-off position; otherwise, the pressed and selected paper lights indicate the selected font. released. source or when Ejects a single paper is not sheet or advances loaded correctly. continuous paper Flashes when to the next paper has not top-of-form been fully ejected position when held
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® 9-Pin Dot Matrix Printer 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, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATI
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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
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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562)290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the
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Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Print Head Caution Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ® ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For United Kingdom Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Use of options . . . .
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About Your Printer’s Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Printing on Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Removing a printed document from the push tractor. . . . 2-15 Switching back to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Printing wit
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About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Installing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Accessing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Chapter 4 Troublesho
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Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8 Printable area .
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Getting to Know Your Printer ® Your EPSON LX-300+/LX-1170 9-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and superior performance in a compact design. Its features include: ❏ A variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs. ❏ The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms (with one original and up to four copies), labels, single sheets, and envelopes. ❏ High-speed printing of up to 300 cps (characters per second) at 10 cpi (c
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself. ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. ❏ Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. ❏ Do not block or cover the slots
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❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: i. If the power cord or plug is damaged. ii. If liquid has entered the printer. iii. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. iv. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruc
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Print Head Caution Symbol This symbol is placed on the print head to indicate that the print head may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let K the print head cool for a few minutes before touching it. ® ENERGY STAR Compliance ® As an ENERGY STAR partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ® STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ® The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a voluntary partnership with the computer
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Safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for w voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance to the following code: Green and yellow — Earth Blue — Neutral Brown — Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, p
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6 Getting to Know Your Printer
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Chapter 1 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a place for the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Installing the paper-feed knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Attaching the paper supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Plugging in the printer.
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Unpacking the Printer Besides the items shown in the illustration below, the printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM and a Notice Sheet. Check that everything has been included in the package. printer paper supports paper-feed knob power cord ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on the country of purchase; be sure the plug you have is th
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You must remove all protective materials packed around and inside your printer before you set it up and turn on the power. 1 Follow the directions on the Notice Sheet (packed with the printer) to remove these materials. Save all packing and protective materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future. It should always be transported in its original packing materials. Choosing a place for the printer Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your printer. ❏ Place
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❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in the memory of your printer or computer. Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations. ❏ Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. ❏ Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
