Epson LX-810 User manual

User's Manual
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User's Manual

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause ^
interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the ^
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna
• Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver
• Move the printer away from the receiver ^
• Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and receiver are on different
branch circuits. ^
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful:
"Television Interference Handbook"
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.
Stock No. 004-000-00450-7.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed ^
the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. If this equipment has more than one
interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. ^
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, mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every
precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Epson America, Inc. assumes no ^
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein.
Epson America, Inc. shall not be liable against 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.
Graphics created with UniPaint by Unison World Inc. and EPSON 3D-Graph.
Epson and Epson ESC/P are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. ^
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
SmartPark is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. ^
Copyright © 1989 by Epson America, Inc. ^
Torrance, California
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Contents
About This Manual
1
As
Introduction
3
Chapter 1 Setting up the Printer
1-1
Unpacking the Printer 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4
Assembling the Printer 1-7
Testing the Printer ....1-15
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer. 1-26
Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29
Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1
Using Single Sheets 2-2
Using Continuous Paper 2-7
Switching Between Continuous and Single Sheets 2-15
Printing on Special Paper 2-22
^ Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-1
Operating the Control Panel 3-2
^ Setting the DIP Switches 3-6
Page length 3-9
Skip Over Perforation 3-10
^ Adjusting the Loading Position 3-12
Using Short Tear-Off 3-15
^ Selecting Typestyles 3-19
Selecting an International Character Set 3-23
^ Choosing a Character Table .....3-25
Data Dump Mode 3-27
Contents iii

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics 4-1
Enhancing Your Printing 4-2
Graphics 4-9
User-defined Characters 4-21
Chapter 5 Using the Printer Options 5-1
Cut Sheet Feeder 5-2
Pull Tractor 5-24 ^
Roll Paper Holder 5-36
Interface Boards 5-43
Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1
Cleaning the Printer 6-2
Replacing the Ribbon 6-4
Transporting the Printer 6-9 ^
Chapter 7 Troubleshootmg 7-1 ^
Problems and Solutions 7-2
Power Supply 7-3 ^
Printing 7-4 ^
Paper Handling 7-14
Options 7-22 ^
Chapter 8 Technical Specifications 8-1
Printer Specifications 8-2
Interface Specifications 8-9 ^
Option Specifications 8-13
Initialization 8-15
Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-1
Using the Command Summary 9-2
Commands in Numerical Order 9-5
Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8
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Appendix A-1
Character Tables
A-2
Glossary
GL-1
Index
IN-1
Contents

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About This Manual
This user's manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step
instructions for setting up and operating your Epson® printer.
Finding your way around
• Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,
testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow
these instructions first. Inside the back cover of this manual are
illustrations of the printer in which all of the major parts are
identified.
• Chapters 2 and 3 cover paper handling and general printer
operation. This important information is necessary for the day-
to-day operation of your printer.
• Chapter 4 shows you how to get the most from your printer. It
includes advice about using software commands, graphics, and
creating your own user-defined characters. Also see Chapter 9
for a useful summary of printer commands.
• If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results
^ are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting
problems and solutions.
• Other chapters contain information on printer options, general
maintenance, and specifications. You will also find a glossary
^ of printer terms, an appendix of character tables, and an index.
• At the back of this manual is a handy Quick Reference card
with the information you are likely to need most often.
About This Manual

A.bout This Manual
Conventions used in this guide
WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid damage
to your printer and computer.
(D
CAUnONs should be followed carefully to ensure that
your printer operates correctly.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your printer.
2 About This Manual

Introduction
Your Epson printer is an advanced 9-pin dot matrix printer
combiiung a compact design and high performance with a wide
range of features.
Features
In addition to the high-quality printing and simple operation you
have come to expect from Epson printers, your printer offers the
following features:
• Easy paper handling, featuring automatic single-sheet loading.
• Compatibility with the Epson ESC/P® commands used by the
LX-800.
• High-speed draft printing of up to 200 characters per second.
• An improved control panel design that allows direct selection
of character fonts, as well as a choice of normal or condensed
printing.
• Two built-in Near Letter Quality fonts (Roman and Sans Serif)
for producing high-quality documents.
• The SmartPark™ paper handling system that lets you use single
sheets of paper without removing the continuous paper,
eliminates paper waste with short tear-off, and allows easy and
accurate paper alignment.
Introduction

Introduction ^
• The ability to handle a wide range of paper types.
A micro-adjustment feature that allows you to feed the paper
forward or backward to finely adjust the loading and short
tear-off positions. ^
• Thirteen international character sets, an italic character table, ^
and the Epson Extended Graphics character table.
Options ^
A variety of printer options is available for use with your printer.
For detailed information on installing and using these options, see ^
Chapter 5.
• Single-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder (C806121)
The cut sheet feeder makes it possible to handle single sheet
paper easily and efficiently. Up to 150 sheets of standard bond
paper (22 lb paper) can be automatically fed into the printer
without reloading.
Introduction ^

Introduction
Pull Tractor Unit (C800061)
This option improves continuous paper handling. It is especially
useful with continuous multi-part forms.
Roll Paper Holder (#8310)
The optional roll paper holder allows you to use the many
types of 8y2-inch or 21.6 cm roll paper sold for telexes and
similar machines.
Introduction

Introduction
Interface Boards
Optional interface boards are available to supplement the
printer's built-in parallel interface. Guidelines for choosing the
right interface are given in Chapter 5.
Where to get help
Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a ^
network of authorized Epson Dealers and Customer Care Centers ^
throughout the United States. Epson America provides product
information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers. ^
Therefore, we ask that you contact the business where you ^
purchased your Epson product to request assistance. If the people ^
there do not have the answer to your question, they can obtain it
through our dealer support program. ^
Epson is confident that this policy will provide you with the ^
assistance you need. ^
Call the Epson Consumer Information Center at 1-800-922-8911 for ^
the following:
• The location of the nearest Epson dealer.
• The location of the nearest Customer Care Center. ^
• Information on Epson User Groups. ^
To locate or purchase accessories or supplies, contact your nearest ^
Epson dealer or call 1-800-873-7766.
6 Introduction
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^ Chapter 1
^ Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer 1-2
Checking the parts 1-2
Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4
Assembling the Printer 1-7
Installing the platen knob 1-7
Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8
Attaching the paper guide 1-13
Testing the Printer 1-15
Plugging in the printer 1-15
Running the self test 1-17
Printing problems and solutions 1-24
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26
The parallel interface 1-26
Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29
Choosing from a menu 1-29
Setting Up the Printer 1-1

Unpacking the Printer
Checking the parts
When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the
parts shown below and that none have been damaged.
Printer
Platen knob
Paper guide
Power cable
Ribbon cartridge
In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer.
1-2 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer
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WARNING: There are several different versions of the
printer designed for different electrical standards. The
power supply voltage is shown on the label on the back
of the printer. If the voltage shown is not the correct
voltage for your country, contact your dealer. It is not
possible to adjust the printer for use with different
voltages.
After removing the parts, save the packaging materials in case you
ever need to transport your printer.
Setting Up the Printer 1-3

Choosing a Place for the Printer
There are several important things to consider when selecting the
place to set up your printer. Be sure to keep the following in mind:
• Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.
• Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer ^
cable to reach. ^
• Leave adequate room around the printer to allow easy printer
operation and maintenance.
• Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
1%
WARNING: Avoid locations that are subject to direct
sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe
out information in your computer's and printer's memory.
Avoid outlets on the same circuit with large motors or electrical ^
appliances that might cause fluctuations in line voltage. /m,
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources ^
of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base
units of cordless telephones.
1-4 Setting Up the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer
The illustration below shows a good printer location.
Setting Up the Printer 1-5

Choosing a Place for Ike Printer
The stand should be able to support at least twice the weight
of the LX-810 printer (11.5 kg approx).
Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more
than 15 degrees from horizontal.
Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, read through the list of
requirements and suggestions below to ensure that you have the
right stand for your printer.
With a cut sheet feeder installed, your printer should be kept
level at all time. ^
If your paper supply is positioned below the printer stand,
make sure that there is enough clearance to keep the paper
from catching on the underside of the stand. Also, check to
see that the distance between the stand supports is wide
enough to accommodate the paper you will be using.
Position your printer's power cable and 1/F cable so that
they do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure
the cables to the printer stand support.
1-6 Setting Up the Printer