Epson DLQ-3000+ User manual

Printer Parts
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center paper support*
parallel interface
sprocket units*
serial interface
paper release lever
* tractor unit parts
OFF
control panel
paper thickness lever
printer cover
ribbon cartridge
front paper guide
knob
rear paper guide
paper bail
right edge guide
left edge guide
power switch
print head
Me-005n
Pause
Load/Eject
LF/FF
Tear Off
Font Pitch Reset
Power Paper Out
Paper Select
Me-006n
Control Panel
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24-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 CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of
this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the
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 CORPORATION’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for 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 and EPSON ESC/P 2 is a trademark
of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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 © 1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
User’s Guide
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Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,
Nagano-ken 392 Japan
Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen
The Netherlands
Declares that the Product:
Product Name: Dot Matrix Printer
Model: P821A
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):
Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950
Directive 89/336/EEC:EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-1
IEC 801-2
IEC 801-3
IEC 801-4
August 1997
Y. Ishii
President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.
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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all
warnings and instructions marked on the printer.
❑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 at an angle.
❑Do not block or cover the openings in the printer’s cabinet. Do not
insert objects through the slots.
❑Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.
❑Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid
using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regularly switch on and off.
❑Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❑If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total
ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere
rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the
wall outlet’s ampere rating.
❑Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the printer.
❑Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to
service the printer yourself.
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❑Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service
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;
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.
❑If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this printer, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Bei Anschluß des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muß
sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.
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 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 industry
to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers,
monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air
pollution caused by power generation.
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For United Kingdom Users
Use of options
Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products
other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited.
Safety information
wWarning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate
for 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 with 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, please proceed as
follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (
G).
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with
the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked
with the letter L.
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified
electrician.
Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating.
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Contents
Introduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Chapter 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 ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Attaching the paper guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Plugging In the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software
For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . . . . . . 2-3
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Installing EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Installing the printer driver using Program Manager . . . . 2-9
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
For Windows NT 4.0 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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For Windows NT 3.5x Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Installing the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Using the printer utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Chapter 3 Paper Handling
Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading single sheets from the front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Loading single sheets from the rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Loading continuous paper with the tractor . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Using Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Overlapping multi-part forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Continuous forms with labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Overlapping multi-part forms with labels . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . . . . 3-36
Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Using the Micro-Feed Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Adjusting the printing position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
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Chapter 4 Controlling the Printer
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Other control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
SelecType overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using SelecType . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Level 1 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Level 2 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Type Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Character fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Character spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
Printing in Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Barcode Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Chapter 5 Using EPSON Status Monitor 2
Opening and Using EPSON Status Monitor 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Understanding the EPSON Status Monitor 2 window . . . . 5-2
Getting detailed printer status information . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Using the Background Monitoring Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Setting monitoring preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Using the background monitoring icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Chapter 6 Using Printer Options
Cut-Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Loading paper with the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Loading paper manually from the front paper guide . . . . . 6-9
Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . . . 6-10
Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
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Chapter 7 Maintenance and Transportation
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Using the Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Using the Hex Dump Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Clearing a Paper Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Using Bidirectional Adjustment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Appendix A Specifications
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
CE marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
Parallel Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Forward channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Reverse channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
Serial Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
Optional Cut-Sheet Feeder Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
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Appendix B Command Lists and Character Tables
EPSON ESC/P 2 Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Barcode command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
IBM 2391 Plus Emulation Control Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Character Tables in EPSON ESC/P 2 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
Appendix C Contacting Customer Support
For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users . . . . . . C-2
Enquiry Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Faxon EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and
utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
For Australian Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPSON FAXBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPSON Bulletin Board System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Your dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
EPSON Helpdesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
For Singapore Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
For Hong Kong Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Internet home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Electronic bulletin board system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Technical Support Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
For Philippines Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
Your new EPSON®DLQ-3000+ 24-pin dot matrix printer offers
high performance with a wide range of features in a compact
design. You will find the same high-quality printing and ease
of operation you have come to expect from EPSON printers.
Features
Here are some of the features that make your printer a great
value:
❑High-speed draft mode printing of up to 444 characters per
second (cps) at 10 characters per inch (cpi)
❑The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including
single sheets, continuous paper, multi-part forms (one
original plus up to six copies), labels, envelopes, postcards,
overlapping forms, and continuous forms with labels
❑High-precision printouts even on multi-part forms, made
possible by keeping the paper flat, not rolled, during
printing
❑Easy paper handling for both single sheets and continuous
paper
❑An AUTO function on the paper thickness lever that
automatically compensates for the thickness of paper in the
printer
❑Eight barcode fonts and four scalable fonts, as well as one
draft and nine letter-quality bitmap fonts
❑A large printable area: 70 lines on A4 size paper and 66
lines on letter size paper
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❑Color printing with a color-ribbon cartridge (S015067).
❑Bidirectional communication with IEEE 1284 Nibble Mode
support.
❑Support of advanced EPSON ESC/P 2commands and
IBM®2391 Plus emulation
❑An advanced control panel, including a display screen
that provides you with current printer current status
information. Also, using the control panel, you can enter
SelecType mode, which enables you to make more printer
settings than are available through many application
programs.
❑An automatic interface selection feature. You can connect
more than one computer at a time, and the printer switches
from one to the other as it receives data.
❑Software, including a printer driver and a remote control
panel utility that lets you change printer settings quickly
and easily
❑For Windows 95 users, the EPSON Status Monitor utility.
This program monitors printer status, alerts you when
printer errors occur, and provides simple troubleshooting
tips.
Options
The following options are available for your printer:
❑The cut-sheet feeder which automatically feeds up to 200
sheets of plain paper without reloading.
❑Interface cards, which are available to supplement the
printer’s built-in parallel and serial interface.
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Chapter 6, “Using Printer Options,” contains detailed
information about installing and using these options.
How to Use This Manual
This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for
setting up and operating your printer.
Chapter 1 “Setting Up the Printer” contains information on
unpacking, setting up, and connecting the printer. Be sure to
read this chapter first.
Chapter 2 “Setting Up Your Software” describes how to set up
your software, which includes a printer driver for Microsoft®
Windows®operating systems, the EPSON Status Monitor
utility for Windows 95, and two DOS-based printer utilities.
Chapter 3 “Paper Handling” explains how to load and use
single sheets, continuous paper, and other types of paper.
Chapter 4 “Controlling the Printer” contains information on
controlling the printer using the control panel. To change many
of the printer’s default settings, see “SelecType” in this chapter.
Chapter 5 “Using EPSON Status Monitor 2” explains how to
use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Windows 95.
Chapter 6 “Using Printer Options” explains how to use
optional accessories with your printer.
Chapter 7 “Maintenance and Transportation” provides
maintenance information, including transportation guidelines.
Chapter 8 “Troubleshooting” contains troubleshooting
information. If the printer does not operate properly or the
printed results are not what you expect, see this chapter for
solutions.
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Appendix A “Specifications” provides specifications for the
printer and the optional cut-sheet feeder.
Appendix B “Command Lists and Character Tables” lists the
printer’s commands and character tables.
Appendix C “Contacting Customer Support” lists the best
ways for getting help and more information about EPSON
products and services.
AGlossary and an Index are provided at the end of this
manual.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
wWarnings must be followed to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation
of your printer.
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Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
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Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Attaching the paper guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Plugging In the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
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This chapter describes how to set up your printer and connect
it to your computer.
Unpacking the Printer
Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON
printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items:
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 in which you bought your
printer; be sure the plug you have is the right one for your location.
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.
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cCaution:
❑Be sure to remove all protective materials before you turn
on the printer.
❑There are several models of the printer designed for
different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the
printer for use at another 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
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your
printer.
❑Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will
not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
❑Place the printer where you can easily connect it to a
network interface cable, if necessary.
❑Leave adequate room around the printer for easy operation
and maintenance, as shown below.
❑Place the printer near a wall outlet where you easily
unplug the power cord.
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❑Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid
changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away
from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive
moisture or dust.
❑Avoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de contact où la fiche
peut être débranchée facilement.
❑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.
❑Make sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before
you print on continuous paper. See 3-13 for details.
Using a printer stand
If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:
❑Use a stand that supports at least 33 kg (72.8 lb).
❑Never use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should
always be kept level.
❑Position your printer’s power cord and interface cable so
they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure
the cables to a leg of the printer stand.
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