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Dot Matrix Printers
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LX-1170, LX-300+
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User Guide
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English
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Epson LX-1170,LX-300+ User Guide
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Cover of EpsonDot Matrix Printers LX-1170,LX-300+ User Guide
List of Contents
Front Cover
Control Panel Buttons and Lights
Copyright
FCC Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Contents
Getting to Know Your Printer
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Important Safety Instructions
Print Head Caution Symbol
ENERGY STAR® Compliance
For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
Safety information
1. Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer
Choosing a place for the printer
Assembling the Printer
Installing the paper-feed knob
Attaching the paper supports
Plugging in the printer
Installing or replacing the ribbon cartridge
Running the Self Test
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
Using the parallel interface
Using the serial interface
Installing the Printer Software
Installing the software in WindowsMe, 98, 95, 2000, or NT4.0
Installing the software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x
For DOS programs
For LX-300+.
For LX-1170
2. Using the Printer
Using the Control Panel
Selecting a built-in font
About Your Printer’s Default Settings
Page length for tractor
Skip over perforation
Auto tear off
Auto line feed
Print direction
Software
0 slash
High speed draft
I/F (interface) mode
Auto I/F (interface) wait time
Baud rate
Parity
Data length
Parallel I/F bidirectional mode
Packet mode
Character table
International character set for Italic table
Auto CR (carriage return)
Manual feed wait time
Buzzer (beeper)
IBM character table
Changing default settings
Printing on Continuous Paper
Printing with the push tractor
Removing a printed document from the push tractor
Switching back to single sheets
Printing with the pull tractor
Adjusting the top-of-form position
Advancing the paper to the tear-off edge
Using the Tear Off button
Advancing the paper to the tear-off position automatically
Adjusting the tear-off position
Printing on Single Sheets
Loading single sheets
Printing on Special Paper
Adjusting the paper-thickness lever
Multipart forms
Labels
Envelopes
Installing and Using Options
Cut-sheet feeder
Pull tractor unit
Roll paper holder
Color upgrade kit (LX-300+ only)
Print server
3. Using the Printer Software
Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me, 98, and 95
Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications
Changing the printer driver settings
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 3.1
Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications
Changing the printer driver settings
Using the Printer Driver with Windows 2000 and NT 4.0
Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications
Changing the printer driver settings
Using the Printer Driver with Windows NT 3.5x
Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications
Changing the printer driver settings
Printer Driver Settings Overview
About the EPSON Status Monitor 3 Utility
Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3
Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3
Using the EPSON Remote! Utility (LX-300+ only)
Installing EPSON Remote!
Accessing EPSON Remote!
4. Troubleshooting
Using the Error Indicators
Problems and Solutions
Power Supply
Power is not being supplied
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
Paper Handling
Single sheets do not feed properly
Continuous paper does not feed properly
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 the color upgrade kit installed, the printer does not operate properly (LX-300+ only)
Appendix A
Cleaning the Printer
Transporting the Printer
Printer Specifications
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical
Environmental
Paper
For LX-300+
For LX-1170
Printable area
Paper alignment
Standards and approvals
Command Lists
EPSON ESC/P control codes
IBM 2380 Plus (for LX-300+)/ IBM 2381 Plus (for LX-1170) emulation control codes
Contacting Customer Support
For users in North America
For users in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Support Via the World Wide Web
Support Via Telephone
Pre-Sales Enquiry Desk
For users in Australia
Your Dealer
Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au
EPSON Faxback service
EPSON Helpdesk
For users in Singapore
World Wide Web (www.epson.com.sg)
Epson HelpDesk (Phone: (065) 5863111)
For users in Hong Kong
Internet home page
Electronic bulletin board system
Technical Support Hotline
For users in Malaysia
World Wide Web (www.epson.com.my)
Epson Trading Shah Alam Head Office
For users in India
World Wide Web (www.epson.co.in)
Epson India Head Office - Bangalore:
Epson India Regional Offices:
For users in the Philippines
Index
Printer Parts
Overseas Marketing Locations
Back Cover
Bookmarks and Contents
PDF Info
List of Contents
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