Epson STYLUS Stylus 400 User manual

U S E R’S
GUIDE
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EPSON
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48-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER
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Nagano, Japan
User’s Guide

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
For United States Users
T,his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception. 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.
0 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
0 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
0 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 which
exceed the limits established by the FCC for thii equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
For Canadian Users
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites
applicables aux appareils num&iques de Classe B prescrites darts le r&glement sur le
brouillage radio&ctrique edict6 par le Ministkre des Communications du Canada.
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Contents
Introduction
How to Use This ManuaI
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Features..................................
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Energy Star Compliant.........................
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Where United States Users Can Get Help ..............
3
For United Kingdom Users.......................
5
Important Safety Instructions .....................
8
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ....................
10
Chapter 7
Setting Up Your Printer
About Your Ink Jet Printer.......................
1-2
A few precautions.....................
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1-2
Choosing the right paper.....................
1-4
Unpacking the Printer..........................l-5
Attaching the paper support...................l-6
Choosing a Place for the Printer....................l-6
Plugging in the Printer..........................l-7
Installing the Ink Cartridge.......................l-8
Testing the Printer............................
1-13
Loading paper in the paper feeder...............
1-13
Running the self test........................
1-15
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer..............
1-16
Using Software Programs .......................
1-17
Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs
..... 1-17
What is a Printer Driver?.....................
1-18
Fonts with Windows.......................
1-19
WordPerfect 6.0 or 5.1 for MS-DOS...............
1-19
Microsoft Word for MS-DOS
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l-20
Lotus l-2-3 Version 3.X for MS-DOS
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l-20
Using Fonts.............................
1-21
Setting Up Other Software Programs.................
1-21
Tips for Using the Paper Feeder....................l-22
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Chapter 2Using Other Printer Functions
Loading Paper Manually ........................
2-2
Paper sizes .............................
2-2
Printing on single sheets .....................
2-2
Printing on envelopes. ......................
2-4
Tips for Maintaining the Correct Printing Position .........
2-6
Operating the Control Panel ......................
2-6
Indicator lights ...........................
2-7
Buttons ...............................
2-8
Selecting Character Fonts .......................
2-9
Scalable fonts
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2-10
Condensed printing ........................
2-10
Using the Default-Setting Mode .............
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2-11
Default-setting descriptions ...................
2-12
Changing the default settings ..................
2-13
Changing the character-table setting ..............
2-16
Chapter 3
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Replacing the Ink Cartridge
Cleaning the Print Head ..............................................
Cleaning the Printer ..........................
3-4
Transporting the Printer ........................
3-5
Troubleshooting .............................
3-5
Error indicators ..........................
3-6
Power supply ...........................
3-7
Printing ...............................
3-7
Paper handling ..........................
3-12
Appendix
Technical Specifications ........................
A-2
Printer specifications .......................
A-2
Command Summary ..........................
A-12
Sending printer commands ...................
A-12
Using the command summary .................
A-12
Character Tables .............................
A-23
Glossary
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control panel
paper supper
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Paper feeder cover
paper separator
manual feed slot
access panel
AC inlet
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How to Use This Manual
Here’s what you’ll find in this book:
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Chapter 1 describes how to unpack and set up the printer.
It also describes how to load the paper feeder and print a
self test. Be sure to read and follow these instructions.
Chapter 2 contains information that you will need to use
special printer functions. It explains how to load paper
manually and change printer settings from the control
panel.
Chapter 3 contains maintenance and troubleshooting
information. If the printer does not operate properly or you
have difficulties, see this chapter.
The Appendix includes the printer specifications,
commands, and character tables.
A glossary of printer terms and an index are at the end.
Introduction 1

Features
Your new EPSON@ printer is a 48-nozzle ink jet printer, ideal
for quiet, high-speed printing.
Your printer offers the following features:
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High print quality. EPSON’s new ink jet technology
delivers crisp
360 x 360 dots per inch (dpi) text and
graphics.
Flexible paper handling. Use the built-in paper feeder to
load up to
100 sheets automatically. You can also insert
envelopes or single pages manually without removing the
paper supply.
Fast printing speed. You can print up to
144 characters per
second in 12-c@ letter quality (LQ) mode.
Quiet printing. Ink jet technology helps maintain a quiet
working environment.
Small footprint conserves your work space.
EPSON ESC
/ P 21’ This enhanoqd printer control language
provides scalable fonts and improved graphics capability.
Compatibility. Supports the EPSON ESC
/I’@ commands
widely used in application programs written for other
EPSON printers.
Convenience. Drop-m ink cartridge prints up to
700 pages
(at 1000 characters/page, using the Roman font).
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Energy Star Compliant
Your EPSON Stylus’” 400 printer complies with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program,
which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers,
computers, and monitors.
The EPA estimates that if all desktop computers, printers, and
other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy
cost savings would exceed
$1 billion annually and carbon
dioxide emissions would be reduced by 20 million tons.
The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any
product or service.
Where United States Users Can Get Help
Epson America provides local customer support and service
through a nationwide network of authorized EPSON dealers
and Service Centers.
EPSON also provides the following support services through
the EPSON
Connection”” at [phone]:
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Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON
Reseller or Service Center
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of EPSON products
Information on
ESC / P 2 drivers for your software
Sales of the ESC/P reference manual, which contains
comprehensive information on ESC/P 2 commands
EPSON technical information library fax service
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0 Product literature with technical specifications on our
current and new products
0 Sales of ink cartridges, supplies, parts, documentation, and
accessories for your EPSON product
0 Customer Relations
CompuServe@ On-line Support
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application notes, and bulletins is through the Epson America
Forum on CompuServe.
If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are
eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an
EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:
IJ An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe
0 Your own user lD and password
0 A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,
CompuServe’s monthly publication
To take advantage of this offer, call [phone] in the United
States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other
countries, call [phone] or your local CompuServe access
number.
If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type
GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America
Forum.
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