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9-pin Dot Matrix Printer
®
Setup Guide
Read Before Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Using Online Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3 Safety and Environmental Information. . 24
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Setup Guide

9-pin Dot Matrix Printer®Setup GuideRead Before Using the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting Up the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 2 - Where to Find Information

8Setting Up the Printer1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when the power switch is pressed down to the N side.2. If the print

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Setting Up the Printer94. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward, then lift the front of the unit and pull it up and out of the

Page 4 - Read Before Using the Printer

10Setting Up the Printer6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package and turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remov

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Setting Up the Printer118. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbo

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12Setting Up the Printer10. Reinstall the paper tension unit by placing it on the printer’s mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Press down on bo

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Setting Up the Printer131-5 Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerYour printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and

Page 8 - 1-3 Assembling the Printer

14Setting Up the Printer3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both sides of the connector.Note:If there is a ground wire at t

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Setting Up the Printer15Using the USB interfaceTo connect the printer to a USB port, you need a standard, shielded USB cable.Note:❏ In order to connec

Page 10 - Setting Up the Printer

16Setting Up the Printer1-6 Plugging in the PrinterFollow these steps to plug in the printer:1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is o

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Setting Up the Printer171-7 Installing the Printer SoftwareAfter you connect the printer to your computer, you need to install the software included

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Where to Find InformationSetup Guide (this manual)Explains how to set up the printer and install the printer software.Reference Guide (online guide)Pr

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18Setting Up the PrinterInstalling the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0Follow these steps to install the printer software in Windows Me

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Setting Up the Printer193. Double-click Install printer Driver/Utility to start the printer software installation.4. Select your printer from the list

Page 15 - Using the parallel interface

20Setting Up the PrinterIf none of these printers is listed, choose the first one available from the following:FXLXRXMXEPSON printerStandard printerDr

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Using Online Guides212Using Online GuidesThis chapter describes how to use the two online guides: the Reference Guide and the Quick Guide.System Requi

Page 17 - Using the USB interface

22Using Online GuidesUsing the Reference GuideThe Reference Guide provides you with detailed information on printer operation such as paper handling a

Page 18 - 1-6 Plugging in the Printer

Using Online Guides23Installing and viewing the Reference Guide from the hard diskTo install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, follow steps 1 and

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24Safety and Environmental Information3Safety and Environmental InformationThis chapter contains the safety and environmental information about your p

Page 20 - 2000, or NT 4.0

Safety and Environmental Information25❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into t

Page 21 - For DOS programs

26Safety and Environmental InformationFor United Kingdom UsersUse of optionsEpson (UK) Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems ari

Page 22 - 1-8 Options

Safety and Environmental Information27The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L.If damage occurs to the pl

Page 23 - Using Online Guides

1All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electro

Page 24 - Using the Reference Guide

28Safety and Environmental Information

Page 25 - Using the Quick Guide

2001 JanuaryEPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONSEpson America, Inc.3840 Kilroy Airport WayLong Beach, CA 90806Phone: (562) 981-3840Fax: (562) 290-5220EP

Page 26 - Information

Printed in Japan 01.XX-XX

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2Read Before Using the PrinterRead Before Using the PrinterThis guide consists of three chapters. The first and the second chapters describe how to se

Page 28 - For United Kingdom Users

Setting Up the Printer31Setting Up the PrinterFollow the instructions in this chapter to unpack and set up your printer.1-1 Unpacking the PrinterBesi

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4Setting Up the Printer cCaution:There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is not possible to adjust the printer

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Setting Up the Printer5Note for French-speaking users:Placez l’imprimante près d’une prise de courant où la fiche peut être débranchée facilement.❏ Av

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6Setting Up the Printer1-3 Assembling the PrinterFollow the steps in this section to attach the paper guide and install the ribbon cartridge.Attachin

Page 32 - Printed in Japan 01.XX-XX

Setting Up the Printer7When you are not using the paper guide, lay it flat on the printer to prevent it from obstructing your paper or being damaged.

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