Printer Parts printer cover paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge control panel print head left edge guide knob paper guide right edge guide paper release lever paper support sprocket units parallel interface ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer All rights reserved. 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. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are registered trademarks and EPSON ESC/P 2 is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 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 © 1996 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan. User's Guide FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. 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 or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ii Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Representative: Address: Declares that the Product: Product Name: Type Name: Model: Dot Matrix Printer LQ-670 P960A Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): Directive 73/23/EEC: EN 60950 Directive 89/336/EEC: EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 IEC 801-3 IEC 801-4 April 1997 Y. Ishii President of EPSON EUROPE B.V. iii Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle. Do not block or cover the openings in the printer's cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. Connect all equipment to properly grounded power 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. If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet's ampere rating. Unplug the printer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the printer. Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. iv Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the printer; if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. 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 Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-Überstromschalter abgesichert ist. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and copiers in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. v 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 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 with 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. 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. vi Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-3 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-9 1-9 1-10 Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the knob . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . Attaching the paper guide . . . . . . Plugging in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 2-4 2-6 2-9 2-9 2-10 2-12 2-12 2-14 For Windows 95 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the printer driver using plug-and-play . . Installing the printer driver using My Computer . . Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Windows 3.1 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the printer driver using Program Manager Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For DOS Program Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a printer driver for DOS applications . . . Using the EPSON Remote! printer utility . . . . . . . vii Chapter 3 Paper Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-16 3-20 3-20 3-21 3-23 3-24 3-25 3-25 3-26 3-27 3-27 3-29 3-31 Selecting a Paper-Feeding Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper-feeding methods and paper types . . . . . . . Setting the paper release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Continuous Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning your continuous paper supply . . . . . Loading continuous paper with the tractor . . . . . Using the tear-off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Multi-part Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . Switching to single sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching to continuous paper . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Micro Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the loading position . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the printing position . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the tear-off position . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-7 4-9 4-9 4-14 4-16 Basic Control Panel Functions . . . Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced Control Panel Functions Using the Default-Setting Mode . . Default-setting mode options Changing the default settings Using Quiet Mode . . . . . . . . . . viii Chapter 5 Using Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5-3 5-6 5-13 5-14 5-15 5-15 5-17 5-19 5-19 5-21 Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . Switching between the tractor and the cut-sheet feeder . Loading paper manually from the sheet guide . . . . . Roll Paper Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading a roll of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interface Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing an interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a serial interface card (C82305 or C82306) ...