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...booklet prepared by the FCC for this equipment has more of the following measures: • Reorient the receiving antenna • Relocate the printer with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will not occur in a...dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B computing device in accordance with respect to the receiver • Move the printer away from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio ...
...booklet prepared by the FCC for this equipment has more of the following measures: • Reorient the receiving antenna • Relocate the printer with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will not occur in a...dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for a Class B computing device in accordance with respect to the receiver • Move the printer away from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment generates and uses radio ...
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Contents About This Guide 1 Introduction 3 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
Contents About This Guide 1 Introduction 3 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
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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-... 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...
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-... 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...
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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 in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Appendix A-l Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Tables A-6 Glossary GL-1 Index IN-1 Contents v
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 in Numerical Order 9-5 Commands Arranged by Topic 9-8 Appendix A-l Proportional Width Table A-2 Character Tables A-6 Glossary GL-1 Index IN-1 Contents v
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... You will also find a glossary of printer commands. Note: The SQ-850 and SQ-2550 are most from your printer. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating the SQ-850 and SQ-2550 printers. At the back of the printer options, and specifications. About This Guide ... is a Quick Reference Card with the information you are basically the same printer except that the SQ-2550 can accept wider paper. This chapter includes advice on paper handling and general printer operation. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the use of this...
... You will also find a glossary of printer commands. Note: The SQ-850 and SQ-2550 are most from your printer. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating the SQ-850 and SQ-2550 printers. At the back of the printer options, and specifications. About This Guide ... is a Quick Reference Card with the information you are basically the same printer except that the SQ-2550 can accept wider paper. This chapter includes advice on paper handling and general printer operation. Chapters 2 and 3 include important information on the use of this...
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 2 About This Guide CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Conventions used in this guide WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer and computer.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. 2 About This Guide CAUTIONS should be followed carefully to avoid damage to ensure that your printer operates correctly. Conventions used in this guide WARNINGS must be followed carefully to your printer and computer.
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... 1/180th of normal or condensed printing. 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 can use single sheets without removing the continuous paper, or you direct...
... 1/180th of normal or condensed printing. 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 can use single sheets without removing the continuous paper, or you direct...
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..., Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S l Draft mode with your SQ-850 or SQ-2550 printer. For detailed information on the installation and use with fast, whisper-quiet printing of single sheet paper or envelopes. l Compatibility with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500...
..., Sans Serif, Courier, Prestige, Script, OCR-A, OCR-B, Orator, Orator-S l Draft mode with your SQ-850 or SQ-2550 printer. For detailed information on the installation and use with fast, whisper-quiet printing of single sheet paper or envelopes. l Compatibility with the EPSON ESC/P commands used by the LQ-1500, LQ-800, LQ-1000, LQ-2500...
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Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in parallel and serial interfaces. Introduction 5 Pull Tractor Unit (C800032/C800042) The pull tractor option improves the performance of optional interface boards can be used to supplement the printer's built-in Chapter 5. It is especially useful when printing graphics, labels, or continuous preprinted forms. Optional Interface Boards A number of continuous paper handling.
Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in parallel and serial interfaces. Introduction 5 Pull Tractor Unit (C800032/C800042) The pull tractor option improves the performance of optional interface boards can be used to supplement the printer's built-in Chapter 5. It is especially useful when printing graphics, labels, or continuous preprinted forms. Optional Interface Boards A number of continuous paper handling.
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... the protective materials 1-4 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer 1-9 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Installing the ink cartridge 1-10 Testing the Printer 1-14 Connecting to a power supply 1-14 Charging the ink cartridge 1-16 Running the self test 1-19 Checking the operation 1-26 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-28 The parallel interface 1-28...
... the protective materials 1-4 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-7 Assembling the Printer 1-9 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Installing the ink cartridge 1-10 Testing the Printer 1-14 Connecting to a power supply 1-14 Charging the ink cartridge 1-16 Running the self test 1-19 Checking the operation 1-26 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-28 The parallel interface 1-28...
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...To cap the head, simply push the ON LINE button to read through this list of water and contact a physician. l-2 Setting Up the Printer Ink cartridges are good up to ensure their safe and efficient operation. The head caps automatically when it off line state. Before you are ...in contact with your skin, wash it enters the off with other types of children. Never remove the ink cartridge when the printer is removed. Ink Jet Precautions Because the SQ-850 and SQ-2550 are the ink jet printers, certain precautions are necessary to the date printed on the cartridge.
...To cap the head, simply push the ON LINE button to read through this list of water and contact a physician. l-2 Setting Up the Printer Ink cartridges are good up to ensure their safe and efficient operation. The head caps automatically when it off line state. Before you are ...in contact with your skin, wash it enters the off with other types of children. Never remove the ink cartridge when the printer is removed. Ink Jet Precautions Because the SQ-850 and SQ-2550 are the ink jet printers, certain precautions are necessary to the date printed on the cartridge.
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... different electrical standards. Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts As you have been damaged during transportation. power cable platen knob cross-head screwdriver optional screw locks CAUTION: Different versions of the printer are designed for your country, contact your EPSON dealer. The power supply type ...is not possible to adjust the printer for use on the back of the parts shown below and that you...
... different electrical standards. Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts As you have been damaged during transportation. power cable platen knob cross-head screwdriver optional screw locks CAUTION: Different versions of the printer are designed for your country, contact your EPSON dealer. The power supply type ...is not possible to adjust the printer for use on the back of the parts shown below and that you...
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These protective items must be removed before you ever need to transport your printer. 1. Insert the platen knob into the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the shaft. 2. Press firmly on the printer. Removing the protective materials The printer is protected during shipping by screws, locking tabs, a notice sheet, and a white packing material. l-4 Setting Up the Printer After removing these items, store them with the other packaging material in case you turn on the knob until it fits against the printer case.
These protective items must be removed before you ever need to transport your printer. 1. Insert the platen knob into the hole on the printer's side and rotate it until it slips onto the shaft. 2. Press firmly on the printer. Removing the protective materials The printer is protected during shipping by screws, locking tabs, a notice sheet, and a white packing material. l-4 Setting Up the Printer After removing these items, store them with the other packaging material in case you turn on the knob until it fits against the printer case.
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Remove the printer cover. 4. Before using the platen knob. If you need to adjust the position of the paper after it is loaded, use the micro-adjustment feature described in the section on setting the loading position in Chapter 3. 3. Remove the white packing material, and remove the notice sheet by using the platen knob, always turn off the power. CAUTION: Using the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Setting Up the Printer l-5 Then push the paper bail toward the platen.
Remove the printer cover. 4. Before using the platen knob. If you need to adjust the position of the paper after it is loaded, use the micro-adjustment feature described in the section on setting the loading position in Chapter 3. 3. Remove the white packing material, and remove the notice sheet by using the platen knob, always turn off the power. CAUTION: Using the platen knob to adjust the position of the paper interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Setting Up the Printer l-5 Then push the paper bail toward the platen.
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l-6 Setting Up the Printer 5. Using the enclosed cross-head screwdriver, remove the transport screws and locking brackets as shown below. (SQ-850 only has two screws and single locking bracket.) CAUTION: Never leave the transport screw in the printer because of it can damage the print head. 6. Reattach the printer cover.
l-6 Setting Up the Printer 5. Using the enclosed cross-head screwdriver, remove the transport screws and locking brackets as shown below. (SQ-850 only has two screws and single locking bracket.) CAUTION: Never leave the transport screw in the printer because of it can damage the print head. 6. Reattach the printer cover.
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... a location for its cable to reach. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. Setting Up the Printer l-7 l Avoid using electrical outlets that might disturb the power supply. l Leave adequate room around the printer to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are...potential sources of interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of power can wipe out information in mind. l Place the printer on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Make sure ...
... a location for its cable to reach. Accidental disruption of cordless telephones. Setting Up the Printer l-7 l Avoid using electrical outlets that might disturb the power supply. l Leave adequate room around the printer to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. WARNING: l Avoid locations that are...potential sources of interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of power can wipe out information in mind. l Place the printer on the same circuit with large motors or other appliances that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Make sure ...
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... on the underside of the stand. Note: If you have the right stand for the SQ-2550). l-8 Setting Up the Printer The printer should be kept level. l Position your printer's power and interface cables so that there is positioned below the printer stand, make sure that they do not interfere with paper feeding. The illustrations below...
... on the underside of the stand. Note: If you have the right stand for the SQ-2550). l-8 Setting Up the Printer The printer should be kept level. l Position your printer's power and interface cables so that there is positioned below the printer stand, make sure that they do not interfere with paper feeding. The illustrations below...
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Attaching the paper guide To install the paper guide, follow these components are given below . Assembling the Printer After you have been removed. Installation instructions for your printer, it is necessary to install the paper guide, and the ink cartridge. Before assembling the printer, make sure that all protective materials have decided on a suitable location for these steps: 1. Fit the pins of the paper guide into the slots in the printer as shown below . Setting Up the Printer l-9
Attaching the paper guide To install the paper guide, follow these components are given below . Assembling the Printer After you have been removed. Installation instructions for your printer, it is necessary to install the paper guide, and the ink cartridge. Before assembling the printer, make sure that all protective materials have decided on a suitable location for these steps: 1. Fit the pins of the paper guide into the slots in the printer as shown below . Setting Up the Printer l-9
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If not, raise the guide slightly until it locks into position. Replacement ink cartridges (S020002) are available from your EPSON dealer. Note: On one , this lever gives you install may print fewer pages because some of the ink cartridge. 2. Make sure that the first ink ... keep in its upright position. Installing the ink cartridge Your printer's ink cartridge is used to fill up when full and down when empty (there's an F and E marked on replacing the ink cartridge in Letter Quality mode. Each SQ ink cartridge contains enough ink for about 4000 double-spaced pages in draft...
If not, raise the guide slightly until it locks into position. Replacement ink cartridges (S020002) are available from your EPSON dealer. Note: On one , this lever gives you install may print fewer pages because some of the ink cartridge. 2. Make sure that the first ink ... keep in its upright position. Installing the ink cartridge Your printer's ink cartridge is used to fill up when full and down when empty (there's an F and E marked on replacing the ink cartridge in Letter Quality mode. Each SQ ink cartridge contains enough ink for about 4000 double-spaced pages in draft...
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... water after handling the cartridge. l Keep the cartridge out of reach of ink from your skin thoroughly with water and contact a physician. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Open the ink cartridge compartment cover by pressing once on contact with skin and eyes. If irritation occurs, contact a physician. Wash all traces of...
... water after handling the cartridge. l Keep the cartridge out of reach of ink from your skin thoroughly with water and contact a physician. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Open the ink cartridge compartment cover by pressing once on contact with skin and eyes. If irritation occurs, contact a physician. Wash all traces of...