Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson printer. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and maintenance instructions. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. Trademarks EPSON® and EPSON ESC/P® are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM® is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 1 General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2006 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. 2 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer. Hot Parts Caution Symbol This symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them. K Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself. When setting up the printer Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle. 3 Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation. Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer's cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots. Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer. Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off. Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord. The power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and other damage. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating. Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock. This product's power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock. When maintaining the printer Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid onto the printer. 4 Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: i. If the power cord or plug is damaged. ii. If liquid has entered the printer. iii. If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. iv. If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Do not use aerosol blowers which contain flammable gas inside or around this product. Doing so may cause fire. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 16-amp circuit breaker. Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebaudeinstallation mit einer 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist. When Handling the paper Because labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions described below: Temperature: 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity: 30 to 60% RH 5 Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they may curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing. Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded. When operating the printer Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician. Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer. Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self test. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and then turn off the printer. Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer. Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. You need to move the print head by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. 6 For United Kingdom users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance to the following code: Green and yellow -- Earth Blue -- Neutral Brown -- Live If you have to fit a plug: As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the Earth symbol (G). The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N. 7 The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong users Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating. Safety requirements Mains plug: Use a 3-pin mains plug that is registered with the Safety Authority. Flexible cord: Use a double insulated flexible cord that is certified* to the relevant IEC or BS standards. Appliance connector: Use an appliance connector certified* to the relevant IEC or BS Standards. * certified by member of IECEE CB Scheme. 8 Contents Copyrights and Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Hot Parts Caution Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 For United Kingdom users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 For United Kingdom, Singapore, and Hong Kong users . . . . .8 Getting to Know Your Printer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Paper Handling Printing on Continuous Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Printing with the push tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Removing a printed document from the push tractor . . . . . .18 Switching back to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Printing with the pull tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Adjusting the top-of-form position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Advancing the paper to the tear-off edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Printing on Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Loading single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Printing on Special Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Adjusting the paper thickness lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Multipart forms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Printer Software About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using the Printer Driver with Windows Me and 98 . . . . . . . . . . . .38 9 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu . . . . . . . . . Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Printer Driver with Windows XP, 2000, and Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications . . Accessing the printer driver from the Start menu . . . . . . . . . Changing the printer driver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Driver Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharing the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up your printer as a shared printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting for the clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uninstalling the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Buttons and Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a built-in font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About Your Printer's Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting 39 41 42 43 44 47 49 50 53 54 56 57 58 58 59 63 70 72 73 73 78 78 80 81 87 Using the Error Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pr ...