Epson SQ-2550 User manual

EPSON

SQ-850

SQ-2550

24-NOZZLE INK JET PRINTER

USER’S GUIDE

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.

EPSON

SQ-850/2550

User’s Guide

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EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are trademarks of Seiko Epson

Corporation.

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Business Machines Corporation.

Nagano, Japan

Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer l-l

Ink Jet Precautions ...............................................................

1-2

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

1-3

Choosing a Place for the Printer

...........................................

l-7

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

1-9

Testing the Printer ................................................................

1-14

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer ..................... l-28

Setting Up Your Application Software ........................... l-32

Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-l

Choosing Paper .....................................................................

2-2

Using Single Sheets ..............................................................

2-3

Using Continuous Paper .....................................................

2-8

Switching between Continuous and Single Sheets

......

2-16

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

2-23

Contents iii

Chapter 3 Using the Printer 3-l

Operating the Control Panel .............................................. 3-2

SelecType Settings ................................................................. 3-10

Page Length ............................................................................ 3-18

Skip Over Perforation ..........................................................

3-19

Adjusting the Loading Position ......................................... 3-21

Short Tear-Off ........................................................................ 3-23

Selecting Typestyles .............................................................. 3-28

Selecting an International Character Set ......................... 3-35

Choosing a Character Table ...............................................

3-36

Data Dump Mode ................................................................. 3-38

Chapter 4 Software and Graphics 4-l

Enhancing Your Printing ..................................................... 4-2

Graphics ................................................................................... 4-9

User-defined Characters ......................................................

4-21

Chapter 5 Using Printer Options

5-1

The Cut Sheet Feeder ........................................................... 5-2

The Pull Tractor .....................................................................

5-21

Interface Boards .....................................................................

5-31

Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-l

Cleaning the Printer .............................................................

6-2

Cleaning the Print Head ...................................................... 6-4

Replacing the Ink Cartridge ............................................... 6-6

Transporting the Printer ...................................................... 6-9

iv Contents

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7-l

Problems and Solutions ...................................................... 7-2

Power Supply ........................................................................

7-3

Printing ................................................................................... 7-4

Paper Handling ..................................................................... 7-13

Options ....................................................................................

7-21

Chapter 8 Technical Specifications 8-l

Printer Specifications ........................................................... 8-2

Interface Specifications ........................................................ 8-10

Options Specifications ......................................................... 8-15

Initialization ........................................................................... 8-18

Chapter 9 Command Summary 9-l

Using the Command Summary ......................................... 9-2

Commands

Numerical Order ....................................... 9-5

Commands Arranged by Topic ......................................... 9-8

Appendix A-l

Proportional Width Table

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A-2

Character Tables

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A-6

Glossary

GL-1

Index

IN-1

Contents v

About This Guide

This user’s guide provides fully-illustrated, step-by-step

instructions for setting up and operating the SQ-850 and

SQ-2550 printers.

Finding your way around

Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,

testing and connecting the printer, so be sure to read and

follow the instructions in this chapter first.

Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on paper

handling and general printer operation. This information is

necessary for the day-to-day operation of your printer.

Chapter 4 contains information designed to help you get the

most from your printer. This chapter includes advice on the

use of software commands, graphics, and user-defined

characters. Also, see Chapter 9 for a summary of printer

commands.

If the printer does not operate properly or the printed

results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for a list of

possible solutions.

Other chapters contain information on general maintenance,

use of the printer options, and specifications. You will also

find a glossary of printer terms and an index.

At the back of this guide is a Quick Reference Card with the

information you are most likely to need.

Note: The SQ-850 and SQ-2550 are basically the same printer

except that the SQ-2550 can accept wider paper. Therefore,

the illustrations in this guide show only the SQ-2550.

About This Guide 1

Conventions used in this guide

WARNINGS must be followed carefully to avoid

damage to your printer and computer.

CAUTIONS 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 Guide

Introduction

The SQ-850 and SQ-2550 are the latest in EPSON’s advanced

line of 24-nozzle ink jet printers, combining high performance

and reliability with a wide range of exciting features.

Features

In addition to the high-quality printing and ease of operation

you have come to expect from EPSON printers, the SQ-850 and

SQ-2550 offer the following:

An improved control panel design that allows you direct

selection of all of the printer’s main features, such as

character font and pitch as well as a choice of normal or

condensed printing.

An advanced paper handling system that allows you to

easily switch between single sheets and continuous paper by

pressing the appropriate panel buttons. You can use single

sheets without removing the continuous paper, or you can

use continuous paper even while the optional Cut Sheet

Feeder is installed.

A short tear-off feature that saves paper. After you tear off

the latest sheet printed on continuous paper, the printer

feeds the paper back to the loading position so that you can

use all of the next sheet.

The ability to print on labels and envelopes.

A micro-adjustment feature that allows you to feed the

paper forward or backward in 1/180th of an inch

increments to finely adjust the top of form, loading, and

short tear-off positions.

Introduction 3

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