Epson Stylus T-1000 User manual

ApexTM
Action Printer
TM
T-1000 by EPSON
User’s Manual
Y56599116000

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ApexTM
Action PrinterTM T-1000 by EPSON®
User‘s Manual

Contents
Introduction
1
Features ..........................................
1
About This Manual
.................................
2
Chapter 1 Setting Up l-1
Identifying Printer Parts
.............................
1-2
Selecting a Place for the Printer
.......................1-4
Installing the Paper Feed Knob
........................1-5
Installing and Replacing the Ribbon
.................... 1-6
Using Continuous-feed Paper
.........................1-9
Using Single-sheet Paper
.............................
1-18
Operating the Control Panel
.........................
1-22
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
............... 1-26
Printer Selection Menus
.............................
1-28
Chapter 2 SelecType 2-l
SelecType Operation
................................ 2-2
SelecType Tips
..................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Printer Features 3-l
Quality and Fonts
.................................. 3-2
Print Size and Character Width
.......................
3-3
Special Effects and Emphasis
.........................
3-5
Using Different Character Sets
........................
3-6
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
4-1
Problem/Solution Summary
......................... 4-2
Beeper Error Warnings
..............................
4-4
Cleaning the Printer
................................
4-5
Transporting the Printer
.............................
4-6
iii

Chapter 5 Defaults and DIP Switches
5-1
Default and Initialization Settings
.....................
5-2
DIP Switch Settings
.................................
5-3
International Character Sets
.......................... 5-5
Chapter 6 Technical Specifications
6-1
Printing.. .........................................
6-2
Paper ............................................
6-2
Mechanical
........................................
6-3
Electrical
.......................................... 6-3
Environment
...................................... 6-4
Parallel Interface
................................... 6-5
Data Transfer Sequence
.............................. 6-7
Chapter 7 Command Summary
7-1
Introduction
....................................... 7-2
Printer Operation
.................................. 7-2
Data Control
...................................... 7-2
Vertical Motion
.................................... 7-3
Horizontal Motion
.................................. 7-3
Overall Printing Style
...............................
7-4
Print Size and Character Width
.......................
7-4
Print Enhancement
................................. 7-5
Word Processing
...................................
7-5
Character Tables
...................................
7-5
User-defined Characters
.............................
7-5
Graphics.. ........................................
7-6
Appendix
A-l
Compatible Interfaces
...............................
A-2
Installing an Interface
...............................
A-3
#8143 New Serial Interface Board
.....................
A-9
Index
iv

Introduction
The ActionPrinter
TM
T-1000 combines low price with high quality printing
and advanced features.
Features
In addition to the high performance and reliability you’ve come to expect
from Epson® printers, this printer offers the following features:
Draft mode for quick printing. The speed of draft printing is 150
characters per second in pica and 180 in elite.
Near Letter Quality (NLQ)mode for top quality printing. When you
have perfected a document, you can switch to one of two NLQ
fonts-Roman or Sans Serif.
A variety of print styles, including emphasized, double-strike,
condensed, italic, and double-wide.
Selection of typestyles with the control panel.
User-defined characters so you can create and print your own
symbols or characters.
Dot graphics for charts, diagrams, and illustrations.
Easy paper loading.
A ribbon cassette for quick and clean ribbon changing.
The Epson Character Graphics set, which includes character graphics
that are used on IBM® and compatible computers as well as
international characters used by IBM-compatible software.
Introduction 1

Introduction
About This Manual
Chapter 1 gives you step-by-step instructions on setting up your new
printer, and Chapters 2 through 6 cover the basic and advanced
functions. Chapter 7 contains a summary of the printer’s commands, and
the Appendix contains information on optional interfaces.
Attached to the cover of this manual is a Quick Reference card
containing the information you need most.
2
Introduction

Chapter 1
Setting Up
Identifying Printer Parts
..............................
1-2
Selecting a Place for the Printer
........................
1-4
Installing the Paper Feed Knob
........................
1-5
Installing and Replacing the Ribbon
....................1-6
Replacing the ribbon
..............................1-8
Using Continuous-feed Paper
.........................
1-9
Installing the tractor unit
........................... 1-9
Loading continuous-feed paper
......................1-12
Installing the paper guide
...........................1-14
Setting top of form
................................ 1-16
Removing the tractor unit
.......................... 1-17
Using Single-sheet Paper
............................. 1-18
Installing the paper guide
...........................1-18
Automatic paper loading
........................... 1-19
Reloading during printing
.......................... 1-21
Printing multi-part forms and copies
.................
1-21
Operating the Control Panel
.......................... 1-22
Indicator lights
...................................
1-22
Buttons
.........................................1-23
Performing the self test
..............................1-24
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer
...............1-26
Printer Selection Menus
..............................1-28
Choosing from a menu
............................
1-28
A quick test
...................................... 1-28
Setting Up 1-1

Identifying Printer Parts
First, see that you have all the parts you need. In addition to this
manual, the printer box should contain the items shown in the
illustration below. The paper feed knob is packed into an indentation in
the white foam material.
Ribbon cartridge
Paper feed knob
Edge guides-
1-2 Setting Up

Identifying Printer Parts
In addition to the items in the box, you need a proper shielded cable to
connect the printer to your computer. Though unlikely, you may also
need an interface board, which is necessary only for those computers
that can’t use the Centronics® parallel interface. Your computer manual
can tell you which cable you need and whether or not you require a
special interface.
Note: If you plan to use a printer stand, make sure it meets the
following requirements:
l The stand must support at least 22.4 lb or 10.2 kg (twice the
weight of the printer).
l The stand must not tilt the printer more than 15 degrees from
horizontal. With a cut sheet feeder, the stand must keep the
printer level.
l If the paper supply is below the printer stand, make sure that
the paper cannot catch on the underside of the stand or on
the stand supports.
lMake sure that the power cord and the interface cable do not
interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure them to a
printer stand support.
Setting Up 1-3

Selecting a Place for the Printer
The main consideration in selecting a good location for the printer is
placing the printer close enough to your computer for the cable to reach.
Also remember the following:
Plug the printer into a grounded outlet, and do not use an adapter
plug. Make sure the power switch on the printer’s left side is off
before plugging in the printer.
Avoid using electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches.
Accidentally turning off a switch
can wipe out valuable information
in your computer’s memory and disrupt printing.
Avoid using an outlet on the same circuit breaker with any large
electrical machines or appliances. These can cause disruptive power
fluctuations.
Keep your printer and computer away from base units for cordless
telephones.
Protect the printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, and
dust. Make sure that it is not close to a heater or other heat source.
If you are going to use
the tractor unit and continuous-feed paper, clear
enough space around the printer so that the paper has an unobstructed
path into and out of the printer. There are three common methods of
arranging a printer and continuous-feed paper:
Using a printer stand with the paper stacked behind it. (Because of
the cable, it is usually best for the paper that feeds into the printer to
be stacked somewhat behind the printer instead of directly beneath
it.)
Putting the printer on a desk or table and stacking the paper behind
the printer.
Using a desk or table as a stand, with the printer near the back edge
and the paper on
the floor or on a shelf.
1-4 Setting Up

Installing the Paper Feed Knob
Now that you have decided where to locate your printer, the first step in
setting it up is installing the paper feed knob. Follow these steps:
1. Locate the paper feed knob, which is packed into an indentation in
the white foam material.
2. Insert the knob into the hole on the right side of the printer, as
shown below. Gently rotate the knob until it fits over the shaft.
3. Push the knob in until it is flush with the printer case.
Setting Up 1-5

Installing and Replacing the Ribbon
The printer uses a continuous-loop, inked fabric ribbon. It is enclosed in
a cartridge that makes ribbon installation and replacement a clean and
easy job.
To install the ribbon, follow these steps:
1. Remove the lid at the front of the printer by lifting the handles.
Removing the lid enables you to see the print head, which is shown
below.
CAUTION: The power must be off when you move the print
head because moving the print head when the power is on
may damage your printer. Also, if you’ve been using your
printer, be careful not to touch the print head because it
becomes hot during use. Let it cool for a few minutes.
1-6 Setting Up

installing and Replacing the Ribbon
2. Move the print head by hand to the center of the printer so that the
other parts of the printer will not get in your way.
3. Grasp the ribbon cartridge by its handle and hold the cartridge so
that the exposed strip of ribbon is facing away from you.
4. Insert the cartridge by placing the black hooks on each side of the
cartridge into the slots located inside the printer in the right and left
front corners. Push down until the cartridge snaps into place. (See
the illustration below.)
Setting Up
1-7

installing and Replacing the Ribbon
5. Turn the knob on the cartridge in the direction of the arrow to
tighten the ribbon. As you turn the knob, see that the ribbon slips
down into its proper place between the print head and the ribbon
guide. You may want to use a pen to direct the ribbon, as shown in
the next illustration.
6. Replace the front lid by inserting its legs into the slots near the front
comers of the printer. Lay the lid down and press to snap it into
place.
Replacing the ribbon
When your printing becomes light and you need to replace the ribbon,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the front lid.
2. Grasp the ribbon cartridge handle and pull out the cartridge.
3. Follow the ribbon installation instructions above to insert the new
ribbon cartridge.
1-8 Setting Up

Using Continuous-feed Paper
The following section covers use of continuous-feed paper with your
tractor unit. If you plan to use single-sheet paper, skip to the
“Removing the tractor unit” section on page 1-17.
The tractor unit for the printer allows you to use paper with pin feed
holes along the sides (continuous-feed paper). You can adjust the tractor
unit to accommodate widths of paper ranging from 4 to 10 inches,
including the pin feed holes.
Installing the tractor unit
You need to install the tractor unit each time you wish to load
continuous-feed paper after using single-sheet paper, which can be loaded
only when the tractor unit is removed.
Since your printer comes with the tractor unit installed, simply install the
paper rest by fitting it into the slots along the top edge of the back of the
printer and snapping it into place. (See the bottom illustration on the
following page.) Then see the instructions later in this chapter for loading
continuous-feed paper.
To install the tractor unit, follow these steps:
1. If the paper guide is installed, remove it by tipping it toward you and
pulling it out.
Setting Up 1-9

Using Continuous-feed Paper
2. Pop out the tractor unit slot cover, which is located above the
indicator lights. It may help to use the flat edge of a screwdriver, as
shown on the next page. Store the cover in a safe place while you use
the tractor unit, and replace it when you remove the tractor unit.
3. Fit the paper rest into the slots along the top edge of the back of the
printer and snap it into place, as shown below.
1-10 Setting Up

Using Continuous-feed Paper
4. Pull the paper release lever forward. (See the illustration below.) The
double-arrow icon in front of the lever marks the position the lever
should be in for using continuous-feed paper (or for releasing paper).
5.
Now install the tractor unit. First, hold the unit so that its black legs
are facing downward, as shown below.
Setting Up 1-11

Using Continuous-feed Paper
6. In each tractor slot, located at each side of the paper slot, is a peg
that fits into the notch on each of the rear tractor legs. Tilt the
tractor back so that the rear notches fit over these pegs, as shown
below.
7.
Then tilt the unit forward until the front legs snap into place.
Loading continuous-feed paper
Once the tractor unit is installed, load continuous-feed paper as follows:
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2. Remove the front lid of the printer.
3. Move the print head to the center of the printer. Remember, the
printer must be turned off whenever you move the print head. Also,
if you’ve been using the printer, the print head may be hot. Be
careful not to touch it unless you let it cool for a few minutes.
1-12 Setting Up

Using Continuous-feed Paper
4. Using the illustration below as a guide, pull the locking levers on
each side of the pin feed holders forward so you can move the pin
feed holders.
5. Place the left holder approximately 3/4 of an inch from the far left
position and then push the locking lever back to fasten that holder
into place. Leave the other holder unlocked.
6. Open the pin feed covers as shown below.
7. Feed the paper into the paper slot. Push and maneuver the paper
through the slot until it comes up between the ribbon guide and the
platen (the black roller).
Setting Up 1-13