Epson LX-300+ User manual

9-pin Dot Matrix Printer

User’s Guide

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Contents 3

Contents

Introduction

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 Setting Up the Printer

Unpacking the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

For DOS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Viewing the On-screen Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2 Paper Handling

Printing on Continuous Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printing with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the top-of-form position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Advancing paper to the tear-off edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the paper thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Multipart forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4Contents

3 Using the Control Panel

Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting a Built-in Font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the Printer’s Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using Default Setting mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4 Troubleshooting

Using the Error Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Clearing a Paper Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Printing a Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Purchase supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5 Product Information

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hot Parts Caution Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . . . . . . 46

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

For Canadian users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Epson America, Inc., Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Introduction 5

Introduction

This manual covers the following basic information to get you started

using your printer:

❏Setting up the printer

❏Paper handling

❏Using the control panel

❏Troubleshooting

❏Product information

For detailed information about your printer, refer to the online

Reference Guide (which you’ll copy to your computer when you install the

printer software). It describes all the printer’s functions, optional

products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications.

See “Viewing the On-screen Reference Guide” on page 14 for more

information.

As you read your documentation, please keep the following in mind:

Notes contain important information and useful tips about using your printer.

cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Options

By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you

can further expand your printer’s capabilities. See the Reference Guide for

more information.

You can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories

from an Epson®authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call

800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at

www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

6Introduction

Setting Up the Printer 7

Chapter 1

Setting Up the Printer

This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer.

Unpacking the Printer

Make sure you have the following items.

Carefully remove all the protective materials from the printer, as shown

below, before you assemble or turn it on. Save all packing and protective

materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future.

Caution:

Check the printer and other items carefully for tape and packing materials; there

may be more than is shown above.

Printer

Paper guideRibbon cartridge

Printer software

Knob

Paper supports USB cable holder

8Setting Up the Printer

Choosing a Place for the Printer

❏Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.

❏Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid changes

in temperature and humidity. Keep it away from direct sunlight,

strong light, heat sources, or excessive moisture or dust.

❏Place the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily unplug the

power cord. Position the power cord and interface cable so they do

not interfere with paper feeding.

❏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.

❏Use a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.

Assembling the Printer

1. Make sure the printer is turned off and unplugged.

2. Insert the paper knob.

3. Attach the USB cable holder to the back of the printer as shown

below, then lift it up.

Setting Up the Printer 9

4. Attach the paper guide by aligning the notches on each side with the

tabs on the printer. Then lift up the paper guide and push it into the

printer slightly to lock it in place.

5. Attach the paper supports.

6. To install the ribbon cartridge,

you need to remove the printer

cover. First flip the cover open

all the way and then pull it

straight off the printer.

10 Setting Up the Printer

7. Remove the new ribbon

cartridge from the package

and gently turn the ribbon

tightening knob

counterclockwise to take up

any slack in the ribbon.

8. Use your hand to slide the print head to the middle of the printer,

then insert the ribbon cartridge as shown below and make sure it

clicks into place.

9. Use a pencil point or

similar object to guide

the ribbon between

the print head and the

ribbon guide. Be

careful not to twist or

crease the ribbon.

Then turn the

ribbon-tightening

knob to help feed the

ribbon into place.

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