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24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer
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Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Print Head Caution Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Using Continuous Multipart Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Using Overlapping Multipart Forms (LQ-680Pro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Using Sin
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from Windows applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Accessing the printer driver from the Control Panel . . . . . 3-16 Changing the Printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Printer Driver Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Using the EPSON Remote! Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Installing EPSON Remote! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 Accessing EPS
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Appendix A Enhancing Your Printer With Options Cut-Sheet Feeders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 Loading paper manually from the paper guide . . . . . . . . . A-15 Roll Paper Hold
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Glossary Index Contents v
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Printer Parts control panel printer cover ribbon cartridge print head edge guide knob paper guide paper release lever (LQ-680 only) paper thickness lever power switch paper support sprocket units parallel interface
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Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font button Pause button Selects the font. Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Condensed button When pressed for three seconds, Turns on and off the condensed mode. turns on the *micro adjust mode. To turn off, press again. Reset When you press both the Font and Condensed buttons Pause light simultaneously, the printer clears its buffer and return to its l On when the printer is paused. default settings. l Flashes when the p
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Getting to Know Your Printer ® Your EPSON LQ-680/LQ-680Pro 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Features include: o The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multipart forms with one original and up to five copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards o High-speed printing of up to 413 cps (characters per second) at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer drive
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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. o Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. o Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. o Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. o Use only the type of power source indica
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o Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; or if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. o Printer parts marked with this symbol may be hot. Turn off the printer and let it cool for a fe
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Print Head Caution Symbol The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may be hot. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Let the print head K 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 and office equipment indu
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
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Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: power cord printer paper guide 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 the right one for your location. Caution: There are several models of the printer desi
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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. 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 packaging or equivalent materials. Choosing a Place for the Printer Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your p
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o Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. o Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug. o Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before you print on continuous paper. o Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so they do not interfere with paper feeding. If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: o Use a stand that suppor
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Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide To attach the paper guide, slide the slots on the paper guide all the way onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below. Plugging in the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical outlet. Warning: It is not possible to change the printer’s volta
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3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer. 4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer has a standard IEEE-1284 compatible parallel interface connection and an optional interface. If your computer requires a different type of printer interface, try one of the Type B optional interfaces described in “Optional interface cards” on page A-
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3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector. 4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s ground connector as shown below. 5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. Setting Up the Printer 1-7
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Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridges (S015016). Warning: You may touch the print head by hand to install or replace the w ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before proceeding. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on the both sides. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
