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
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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.
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