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... are on page 12. If the paper is loaded. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 Load paper in the printer. The loaded paper may turn off and the printer resumes printing. See the paper specifications on the printer again. Beep pattern − Problem and solution An unknown printer error has occurred. If the error occurs again, contact... working properly and the problem is probably caused by a number. n = on the control panel. If your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose and solve the ...
... are on page 12. If the paper is loaded. EPSON DFX-8500 5/98 Load paper in the printer. The loaded paper may turn off and the printer resumes printing. See the paper specifications on the printer again. Beep pattern − Problem and solution An unknown printer error has occurred. If the error occurs again, contact... working properly and the problem is probably caused by a number. n = on the control panel. If your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to use the following table of panel light patterns to diagnose and solve the ...
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... the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software For Windows 95 Users 2-2 Installing the printer driver using My Computer 2-3 Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play 2-4 Accessing the printer driver 2-5 Changing the printer driver settings 2-6 For Windows 3.1 Users 2-8 Installing the printer driver 2-8 Accessing the printer driver 2-9 Changing the printer driver settings...
... the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-11 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software For Windows 95 Users 2-2 Installing the printer driver using My Computer 2-3 Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play 2-4 Accessing the printer driver 2-5 Changing the printer driver settings 2-6 For Windows 3.1 Users 2-8 Installing the printer driver 2-8 Accessing the printer driver 2-9 Changing the printer driver settings...
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For Windows NT 4.0 Users 2-12 Installing the printer driver 2-12 Accessing the printer driver 2-13 Changing the printer driver settings 2-15 For Windows NT 3.5x Users 2-16 Installing the printer driver 2-16 Accessing the printer driver 2-17 Changing the printer driver settings 2-19 For DOS Program Users 2-21 Installing the printer driver 2-21 Chapter 3 Paper Handling Using the Two-Tractor System 3-2 Positioning the paper supply...
For Windows NT 4.0 Users 2-12 Installing the printer driver 2-12 Accessing the printer driver 2-13 Changing the printer driver settings 2-15 For Windows NT 3.5x Users 2-16 Installing the printer driver 2-16 Accessing the printer driver 2-17 Changing the printer driver settings 2-19 For DOS Program Users 2-21 Installing the printer driver 2-21 Chapter 3 Paper Handling Using the Two-Tractor System 3-2 Positioning the paper supply...
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Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities C-5 World Wide Web C-5 For Australian Users C-6 EPSON FAXBACK C-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System C-6 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au C-6 Your dealer C-6 EPSON Helpdesk C-7 For Singapore Users C-7 For Hong Kong Users C-7 Internet home page C-8 Electronic bulletin board system C-8 Technical Support Hotline C-8 For Philippines Users C-8 Glossary Index xii Appendix C ...
Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities C-5 World Wide Web C-5 For Australian Users C-6 EPSON FAXBACK C-6 EPSON Bulletin Board System C-6 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au C-6 Your dealer C-6 EPSON Helpdesk C-7 For Singapore Users C-7 For Hong Kong Users C-7 Internet home page C-8 Electronic bulletin board system C-8 Technical Support Hotline C-8 For Philippines Users C-8 Glossary Index xii Appendix C ...
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...high performance and reliability with a wide range of fonts. The printer remembers separate top-of-form positions for business applications. T A printer driver and a status monitor utility that let you switch between different ...EPSON ESC/P® commands and IBM® 2380/2381 Plus emulation. T A paper memory utility that allows direct selection of features, including high speed printing and automatic paper handling. T Built-in the printer. This dual system lets you change printer settings easily. Introduction The EPSON DFX-8500 printer is an advanced dot matrix printer...
...high performance and reliability with a wide range of fonts. The printer remembers separate top-of-form positions for business applications. T A printer driver and a status monitor utility that let you switch between different ...EPSON ESC/P® commands and IBM® 2380/2381 Plus emulation. T A paper memory utility that allows direct selection of features, including high speed printing and automatic paper handling. T Built-in the printer. This dual system lets you change printer settings easily. Introduction The EPSON DFX-8500 printer is an advanced dot matrix printer...
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...right interface and instructions for Windows 95. 2 Introduction Chapter 5 explains how to use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 for installing an interface card. How to set up , and connecting the printer. Chapter 2 explains how to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by cutting ... 4 describes how to handle continuous paper by -step instructions for setting up and operating your software, which includes a printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. Chapter 3 includes important information on paper handling and printing on preprinted forms. T The...
...right interface and instructions for Windows 95. 2 Introduction Chapter 5 explains how to use the EPSON Status Monitor 2 for installing an interface card. How to set up , and connecting the printer. Chapter 2 explains how to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by cutting ... 4 describes how to handle continuous paper by -step instructions for setting up and operating your software, which includes a printer driver for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. Chapter 3 includes important information on paper handling and printing on preprinted forms. T The...
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Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Also the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your location. be permanently attached to the printer. In addition to this guide, your printer box should include two EPSON printer driver diskettes, two Status Monitor software 1 diskettes, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer power cord screwdriver ribbon cartridge optional connector lock nuts Note: Depending on the country in which you have is right for your printer;
Setting Up the Printer 1-3 Also the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your location. be permanently attached to the printer. In addition to this guide, your printer box should include two EPSON printer driver diskettes, two Status Monitor software 1 diskettes, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer power cord screwdriver ribbon cartridge optional connector lock nuts Note: Depending on the country in which you have is right for your printer;
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... the printer driver using plug-and-play 2-4 Accessing the printer driver 2-5 Changing the printer driver settings 2-6 For Windows 3.1 Users 2-8 Installing the printer driver 2-8 Accessing the printer driver 2-9 Changing the printer driver settings 2-11 For Windows NT 4.0 Users 2-12 Installing the printer driver 2-12 Accessing the printer driver 2-13 Changing the printer driver settings 2-15 For Windows NT 3.5x Users 2-16 Installing the printer driver 2-16 Accessing the printer driver 2-17 Changing the printer driver...
... the printer driver using plug-and-play 2-4 Accessing the printer driver 2-5 Changing the printer driver settings 2-6 For Windows 3.1 Users 2-8 Installing the printer driver 2-8 Accessing the printer driver 2-9 Changing the printer driver settings 2-11 For Windows NT 4.0 Users 2-12 Installing the printer driver 2-12 Accessing the printer driver 2-13 Changing the printer driver settings 2-15 For Windows NT 3.5x Users 2-16 Installing the printer driver 2-16 Accessing the printer driver 2-17 Changing the printer driver...
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... 2-21. T For Windows NT 3.5x, see Chapter 5. 2-2 Setting Up Your Software For instructions on installing the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility, see page 2-16. A printer driver is a good idea to install the printer driver so your version of the EPSON printer software disks. T For Windows NT 4.0, see the next section. See the appropriate section below to control the...
... 2-21. T For Windows NT 3.5x, see Chapter 5. 2-2 Setting Up Your Software For instructions on installing the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility, see page 2-16. A printer driver is a good idea to install the printer driver so your version of the EPSON printer software disks. T For Windows NT 4.0, see the next section. See the appropriate section below to control the...
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...-click the drive in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below. This utility monitors the status of your printer driver for instructions on -screen instructions. Setting Up Your Software 2-3 Click OK and follow the on installing the Status Monitor. Installing the printer driver using My Computer 1. After you install your printer driver software in a disk drive. Double...
...-click the drive in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below. This utility monitors the status of your printer driver for instructions on -screen instructions. Setting Up Your Software 2-3 Click OK and follow the on installing the Status Monitor. Installing the printer driver using My Computer 1. After you install your printer driver software in a disk drive. Double...
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... My Computer" on your computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port, you can install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and-play If your computer after you install the driver, Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again. Note: If you do not see the New... Hardware Found screen, or if you use a password, enter it at the prompt. Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play feature. Note: The next time you inserted the disk in drive A, type "Win95" and click OK. This screen will not ...
... My Computer" on your computer has an IEEE-1284 compatible, bidirectional parallel port, you can install the printer driver using the Windows 95 plug-and-play If your computer after you install the driver, Windows 95 may display the New Hardware Found screen again. Note: If you do not see the New... Hardware Found screen, or if you use a password, enter it at the prompt. Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play feature. Note: The next time you inserted the disk in drive A, type "Win95" and click OK. This screen will not ...
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...the model name as the default printer for instructions on installing and using the printer model name or the name you selected. This utility monitors the status of your document requirements. Accessing the printer driver You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. ...Once you install your hard disk and adds an icon to the application you can access the printer driver two ways: T From a Windows application-any driver settings you should make...
...the model name as the default printer for instructions on installing and using the printer model name or the name you selected. This utility monitors the status of your document requirements. Accessing the printer driver You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility program. ...Once you install your hard disk and adds an icon to the application you can access the printer driver two ways: T From a Windows application-any driver settings you should make...
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...these steps: 1. The Paper and Graphics menus contain the printer driver settings. Changing the printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings on the options available in your printer icon, and click Properties. The Printer or Print Setup dialog box appears. Click the tabs at ...to print, and change the settings as needed. The Paper and Graphics menus contain the printer driver settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Windows 95 Start menu, the settings you make apply to any Windows applications...
...these steps: 1. The Paper and Graphics menus contain the printer driver settings. Changing the printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings on the options available in your printer icon, and click Properties. The Printer or Print Setup dialog box appears. Click the tabs at ...to print, and change the settings as needed. The Paper and Graphics menus contain the printer driver settings. Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu When you access the printer driver from the Windows 95 Start menu, the settings you make apply to any Windows applications...
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...that best meets your printout lighter or darker. Setting Up Your Software 2-7 If you have any problems while printing, see your printer driver settings, you want . Graphics menu T Resolution Click the printing resolution you are three cutting method options for troubleshooting guidelines. After... select another dithering pattern, depending on the kind of printout you want . For details, see "Using the Perforation Cutter" in the printer. T Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. Paper menu T Paper size Select the size of the paper loaded in Chapter 6. T Paper ...
...that best meets your printout lighter or darker. Setting Up Your Software 2-7 If you have any problems while printing, see your printer driver settings, you want . Graphics menu T Resolution Click the printing resolution you are three cutting method options for troubleshooting guidelines. After... select another dithering pattern, depending on the kind of printout you want . For details, see "Using the Perforation Cutter" in the printer. T Orientation Select Portrait or Landscape. Paper menu T Paper size Select the size of the paper loaded in Chapter 6. T Paper ...
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Installing the printer driver 1. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a drive other than "A", substitute the appropriate letter.) Click OK. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears: 2-8 Setting Up Your Software For Windows 3.1 Users If you inserted the driver disk in a disk drive. 3. Choose Run from the File menu. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. The following dialog box appears: 4. Type A:\SETUP. (If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the instructions below to install and access the printer driver.
Installing the printer driver 1. Insert Disk 1 of your printer driver software in a drive other than "A", substitute the appropriate letter.) Click OK. The EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears: 2-8 Setting Up Your Software For Windows 3.1 Users If you inserted the driver disk in a disk drive. 3. Choose Run from the File menu. Make sure Windows 3.1 is running and the Program Manager window is open. 2. The following dialog box appears: 4. Type A:\SETUP. (If you are using Windows 3.1, follow the instructions below to install and access the printer driver.
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See the next sections for instructions on how to change the default printer or the port assignment, use the EPSON DFX-8500 printer as its default printer on port LPT1. Setting Up Your Software 2-9 The installation program begins copying the printer driver files. Before you start printing, you change settings. 5. Select your document requirements. If you are using. While...
See the next sections for instructions on how to change the default printer or the port assignment, use the EPSON DFX-8500 printer as its default printer on port LPT1. Setting Up Your Software 2-9 The installation program begins copying the printer driver files. Before you start printing, you change settings. 5. Select your document requirements. If you are using. While...
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... the options available in your application software. (You may need to choose a combination of these steps: 1. To access the printer driver from the File menu. Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from your windows application, select Print Setup or Print from the Control Panel, follow these options.) Note: Your application...
... the options available in your application software. (You may need to choose a combination of these steps: 1. To access the printer driver from the File menu. Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications To access the printer driver from your windows application, select Print Setup or Print from the Control Panel, follow these options.) Note: Your application...
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.... For details, see your application's Page Setup dialog box. Setting Up Your Software 2-11 Changing the printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings are appropriate for both the front and rear tractors in the Paper Source list if the optional perforation... Select Portrait or Landscape. If you accessed the driver from your application, some of the settings below may appear in the printer driver settings window. If you want to 2 cancel your needs. If you accessed the printer driver from the Control Panel, these settings appear in your...
.... For details, see your application's Page Setup dialog box. Setting Up Your Software 2-11 Changing the printer driver settings Before printing, check that the printer driver settings are appropriate for both the front and rear tractors in the Paper Source list if the optional perforation... Select Portrait or Landscape. If you accessed the driver from your application, some of the settings below may appear in the printer driver settings window. If you want to 2 cancel your needs. If you accessed the printer driver from the Control Panel, these settings appear in your...
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... following settings from the Control Panel, click Options to access these buttons. Installing the printer driver 1. Insert Disk 1 of these settings. Note: Printer driver installation may need to make your printer driver software in which is off. 2. If you accessed the driver from your network administrator for troubleshooting guidelines. If you may require network administration privileges. Ask...
... following settings from the Control Panel, click Options to access these buttons. Installing the printer driver 1. Insert Disk 1 of these settings. Note: Printer driver installation may need to make your printer driver software in which is off. 2. If you accessed the driver from your network administrator for troubleshooting guidelines. If you may require network administration privileges. Ask...
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.... 2 Before you start printing, you should make sure that the printer driver settings match your Windows applications. Accessing the printer driver You can access the printer driver two ways: T From a Windows application-any driver settings you are currently using. Click OK and follow the on how... From the Start menu-any driver settings you change apply only to the application you change apply to access the printer driver and change settings if necessary. 3. Double-click the Setup.exe icon, then select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below....
.... 2 Before you start printing, you should make sure that the printer driver settings match your Windows applications. Accessing the printer driver You can access the printer driver two ways: T From a Windows application-any driver settings you are currently using. Click OK and follow the on how... From the Start menu-any driver settings you change apply only to the application you change apply to access the printer driver and change settings if necessary. 3. Double-click the Setup.exe icon, then select your printer icon in the EPSON Printer Driver Setup dialog box shown below....