Epson 5000 User Manual

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminalin the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earthsymbol or coloured g

4.5.6.3. Pull the paper-set levers on each side of the cut-sheet feederall the way forward until the paper guides retract and lockopen to allow for pa

7. Set the envelope levers on each side of the cut-sheet feeder.Pull the levers forward for single sheets of paper or pushthem back for envelopes.8. P

Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feederYou can connect the single-bin cut-sheet feeder to thehigh-capacity cut-sheet feeder to create a double-bin

2.Hold the single-bin cut-sheet feeder in both hands. Fit thenotches in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder over themounting posts on the rear of the high

4. Install the assembled double-bin cut-sheet feeder on theprinter. See the section on installing a cut-sheet feederearlier in this chapter.5. Load pa

Switching to the cut-sheet feeder1. If any printed sheets remain in the printer, press the TEAROFF button to advance the continuous paper to the tear-

2. Remove the printer cover, paper guide, and paper-tensionunit by lifting them up and off the printer.3. Install the optional pull tractor in the pul

8.9.10.11.Pull out on the gear at the right side of the pull tractor andturn it to remove any slack in the paper between the pushand pull tractors.Pla

Interface CardsYou can use optional interface cards to supplement yourprinter’s built-in parallel interface.The Epson interface cards below are compat

Installing an interface card Follow the steps below to install an optional interface card.1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Unplug the printe

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Read all of these instructions and save them for laterreference.Follow all warnings and instructions mark

4. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of theinterface compartment. Push in firmly to make sure youfully insert the connector at th

Handshake timingWhen the vacant area for data in the input buffer drops to 256bytes, the printer outputs an X-OFF code or sets the DTR flagto 1 (MARK)

Chapter 5Maintenance and TransportationCleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year.1.2.3.Make sure the printer is turn

Replacing the RibbonWhen the printing becomes too faint, you need to replace theribbon cartridge. Use the Epson ribbon cartridges listed belowfor best

5. Remove the ribbon cartridge.6. Remove the paper-tension unit. Attach the protective lockingclip to the paper-tension unit, and then replace thepape

Chapter 6TroubleshootingPower Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Most problems you encounter while operating your printerhave simple solutions. Read through the appropriate section tofind your problems; then follow

The PAUSE light is off but nothing prints.Check that the software is installed properly for your printer.Check the software’s printer settings.Check b

The PAUSE light is flashing and the printer does not print, or itstops printing abruptly.The print head is overheated. Wait a few minutes; the printer

9. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make surethat the total of the ampe

The font selected on the control panel does not print.Your software may be overriding your control panel setting.Check the font setting in your softwa

Page length does not match the length of the paper.Change the page-length setting with DIP switches 2-1 and 2-2.See page 3-10.Check the page length se

Use your software to reduce or eliminate the top margin and toreduce the page length or lines-per-page setting.When clearing the buffer, you also lose

When you insert single-sheet paper, the platen does not rotate andpaper does not feed.The paper may be too far to the right. Align the left edge guide

There may be only one sheet left in the bin. Add more paper.YOU may have loaded too many sheets in the cut-sheet feeder’sbin. You can load up to 50 sh

Check that the paper-thickness lever is set correctly for thepaper you are using. See page 2-24.Check that paper size and thickness are within the spe

Continous paper does not eject properly.The page is too long. Tear off the paper and remove it from theprinter. Only use paper that is within the spec

Chapter 7Technical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:24-pin impact dot matrixPrinting speed:Quality Characters per inchCharacters/secand/lineDraft1022512269L

Printable columns:Buffer:0 KB or approx. 8 KB(DIP-switch selectable)Character fonts:* You can also select other font/ptich combinations using ESC/P 2c

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has beendamaged.F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,indicating a need for se

Scalable fonts:Character tables:1 italic and 12 graphicscharacter tables (Europeanversion)1 italic and 7 graphicscharacter tables (others)Character se

Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the frontslot. Use only carbonless multi-part forms.Continuous paper:Width101 to 254 mm (4 to 1

Envelopes:SizeNo.6166 x 92 mm (6.5 x 3.6 inches)No. 10 240 x104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches)Thickness 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches)Weight45 to 91

Continuous paperThe minimum top and bottom margins (aboveand below the perforation) are 9 mm (0.35inches).The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm

EnvelopesABCThe minimum top margin is 5.3 mm (0.2 inches).The minimum left and right margins are3 mm (0.12 inches).The minimum bottom margin is 13.5 m

RibbonBlack ribbon cartridge #7753:Life expectancy:In LQ at 48 dots/character: 2 millioncharactersIn draft, at 28 dots/character: 3.42million characte

Electrical120 V model:Rated voltage:Input voltage range:Rated frequency:Input frequency range:Rated currentPower consumption (duringself-test printing

Interface SpecificationsYour printer is equipped with a parallel interface.Specifications and pin assignmentsThe built-in parallel interface has the f

Signal ReturnSignalDirectionDescriptionPin Pin1129BUSYOUTA HIGH signal indicates theprinter cannot receive data.The signal goes HIGH in thefollowing c

SignalReturnSignalDirection DescriptionPinPin32-ERROROUTThis level becomes LOW whenthe printer is:1) In a paper-out state2) When the PAUSE button ispr

ContentsINTRODUCTION1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .More about ESC/P2. . . . . . . . . . .Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interface timingThe figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface.Option SpecificationsCut-sheet feedersDimensions and weightCut-sheetfeede

Bin capacitySingle sheets:C80637*Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m2 (22-lb) paperC80638*Up to 150 sheets of 82-g/m2 (22-lb) paperEnvelopes:C80638*Up to 25 (pl

Paper storage conditionsTemperature:18° to 22°C (64° to 72°F)Humidity40% to 60%EnvironmentalTemperature:Operation:5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)Storage:-30°

Default settingsThe table below shows the default conditions that take effectwhen the printer is initialized.ItemTop-of-form positionPage lengthLeft a

Chapter 8Command SummaryUsing the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gen

Using the Command SummaryThis printer uses the Epson ESC/P 2 printer control language.You can use these commands to produce high quality,laser-like pr

ASCIIDec. Hex,DescriptionESC EMn 25 19Control Paper Loading/Ejectingn = “l” Select bin 1 of CSFn = “2” Select bin 2 of CSFn = “R’ Eject a sheet

Page formatASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC ( C nnESC ( C nnESC C nESC C 0 nESC N nESC OESC 1 nESC Q n40994067676778791088128 6328 433434E4F6C51Set Page Fo

Print position motionASCIIDec.Hex,DescriptionESC $ nl n2 36 24Set Absolute Horizontal PrintPositionn=n1+n2x256n: Specifies print positionfrom left m

ASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionHT909ESC Bnn 66 42VT11 0BESC J n74 4AFont selectionASCIIDec. Hex.ESC k n107 6BTab HorizontallySet Vertical TabsUp to 16 tabs

Using Single Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-4Loading single sheets from the top . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Loading single

ASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC 553 35 Cancel Italic FontESC E69 45Select Bold FontESC F70 46Cancel Bold FontESCXmnn 88 58Select Font by Pitch and PointE

Font enhancementASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionSI 15DC218SO14ESC W1/0 87DC420ESC W 1/0119ESC G71ESC H72ESC S O 83ESC S 183ESC T84OF120E5714774748535354Sele

ASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC(-nn40 45 28 2D Select Line/ScoreESC (-301 nl n2nl = 1: Underlinen1 = 2: Strikethroughn1 = 3: OverScoren2 = 0: Cancel sco

ASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC c nl n2 99 63Set Horizontal Motion Index(HMI) Change Pitch inn/360-inch unitsTotal units = nl + n2 x 256Character handlin

ASCIIDec. Hex,DescriptionESC t n116 74Select Character TableSelect character table nassigned by ESC ( tn = 0, 1,2, 3, “l”, “2’, or “3”n = 2: Remaps do

ASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC 6 54 36 Enable Printing of UpperControl CodesWith graphics charactertables this command enablesthe printing of codes 128-

Bit imageASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC* nn 42 2A Select Bit ImageESC * m n1 n2 datan=n1+n2x256n: Total columnsTotal data =(n1 + n2 x 256) x tCommand S

GraphicsASCIIDec.Hex.ESC ( G nn40 71 28 47DescriptionSelect Graphics ModeESC (G 1 0 nn=1, or 49 Cancel Graphics mode with ESC @ESC . nn46 2E Print R

AppendixCharacter Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A-2Italic Character Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. A

Character TablesThese character tables are selected by setting DIP switches 1-1,1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, or by using the ESC t and ESC ( t softwarecommands.

Micro Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Using micro feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14Adjusting the load

Graphics Character TablesPC 437 (United States)PC 850 (Multilingual)PC860 (Portugal)Appendix A-3

A-4 Appendix

Appendix A-5

A-6 Appendix

Characters available with ESC (^To print the characters in thetable on the left, you must firstsend the ESC (A command.Appendix A-7

International Character SetsThe following seven additional sets are available only by usingthe ESC R software command.A-8 Appendix

GlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers.application programA software program that helps you carry out a particular task,such

character setA collection of letters, numbers, and symbols.characters per inch (cpi.)A measure of the size of text characters. Ten cpi is the printer’

data dumpA troubleshooting feature that helps advanced users find thecause of communication problems between the printer and thecomputer. During this

ESC/P 2The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer commandlanguage. Commands in this language give laser-like features,such as scalable fonts and enhanc

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORTATION5-1Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Replacing the Ribbon . . . . . . . .

Letter Quality (LQ)One of two print qualities available on your printer. Letterquality provides better readability and appearance at areduced print sp

printable areaThe area of a page on which the printer can print. It is slightlysmaller than the physical size of the page due to margins.propotional p

superscriptPrinting in which each character is printed at about two-thirdsthe normal height, in the upper part of the character space.fear offA contro

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For informationon specific commands, see Chapter 8.AAdjusting the loading position,3-15Application sof

FFF button, 3-4Fonts, 3-5, 3-20, 7-3button, 3-5draft, 3-20, 3-23Epson Courier, 3-23Epson Orator, 3-24Epson Orator-S, 3-24Epson Prestige, 3-24Epson Rom

PPaper guide, 5, 1-9PAPER OUT light, 3-3Paper-release lever, 2-2, 2-9, 4-13Paper-thickness lever, 2-24Parallel interface, 4-16, 7-11PAUSE button, 3-4P

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CHAPTER 8 COMMAND SUMMARY8-1Using the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commands Arranged by Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IntroductionFeaturesThese features make your Epson printer an outstanding value:Quiet operation. This printer makes far less noise thanprevious dot-ma

EPSON®24-PIN DOT MATRIX PRINTERActionPrinter™ 5000+User’s Guide

More about ESC/P 2Epson’s enhanced printer control language, ESC/P 2, offersfour scalable fonts in sizes from 8 to 32 points. You can use thisfeature

Pull-Tractor Unit(C80019*)Using this option along with the standard tractor improvesprinting accuracy, which is especially useful for printingon multi

Finding Your Way AroundThis manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-stepinstructions for setting up and operating your printer.Chapter 1 contains i

Printer PartsIntroduction 5

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Checking the parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unpacking the PrinterChecking the partsWhen you unpack the printer, make sure you have all the partsshown below and that none is damaged.PrinterPower

Choosing a Place for the PrinterWhen selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to followthe guidelines below. Place the printer on a flat

If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:Use a stand that supports at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs).Never use a stand that tilts the pri

Installing the ribbon cartridgeBefore installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that thepower cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.1. Raise

2. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of thearrow. This removes any slack in the ri

NOTICENOTE To prevent damage during shipping,several pieces of protective material arepacked with your printer. You mustremove these before you assem

4.5.6.Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide theribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn theribbon-tightening knob to he

7. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs intothe slots on the printer; then lower it into place.Note:You install the optional #7

Attaching the paper guide1. Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over themounting posts on the printer.2. Lower the paper guide until it

Testing the PrinterBefore connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-inself-test function to see that the printer is working properly.Before

By holding down a certain button while you turn on theprinter, you can perform the self test in draft or LQ mode, oryou can print out a list of the cu

3. Move the left edge guide until it locks in place next to theguide mark. Then adjust the right edge guide to match thewidth of your paper.Caution:Ru

5. To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resumethe self test by pressing the PAUSE button again).6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to ej

Connect the parallel interface cable as described below:1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off; thenplug the cable connector secure

Configuring Your Software for the PrinterMost software lets you specify the type of printer you use sothat you can take full advantage of the printer&

Chapter 2 Paper HandlingSelecting a Paper Feeding Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Setting the paper-release lever . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Selecting a Paper Feeding MethodYour printer can feed single sheets from the top and front andcontinuous paper from the rear, front, and bottom. Also,

Single sheet This position is for loading single sheets.Push tractorThis position is for loading continuous paper fromthe rear, with the tractor in th

Using Single SheetsYour printer can print on single sheets of paper from 148 mm(5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide. You can load singlesheets fr

3. Slowly slide the left edge guide until it stops next to thearrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guideto match the width of your pap

Caution:Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paperjams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage theprinter or cause i

3. Slide the edge guide until you feel it click into place at theguide mark. You can slide the edge guide to the left in1/l0-inch increments to increa

If theCaution:Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paperjams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage theprinter or c

Tractor position and available paper pathsBelow are the various ways of feeding continuous paper.Always move the paper-release lever to the position i

Installing in the push-tractor position1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Make sure the printer is turned off. Lift the printer cover andthe paper guide up and off the pri

Installing in the pull-tractor position1.2.3.4.5.6.Make sure the power is turned off. Remove the paper guide.Raise the paper-guide cover and rest it o

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Loading continuous paper with the push tractor1. Make sure the printer is turned off, the paper-guide cover isresting on the printer cover, and the pa

4. Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (½ inch)from the far left position and push the sprocket lock leverback to lock it in place. Th

6.7.8.9.Close the sprocket covers.Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper.Then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock le

Removing continuous paper from the push tractor1. Press the TEAR OFF button to advance the paper to thetear-off position. (See Chapter 3 for more info

2. Make sure the tractor is in the pull-tractor position and thepaper-release lever is in the pull-tractor position.3. Release the tractor’s sprocket

4. Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (½ inch)from the far left position and push the sprocket lock leverback to lock the sprocket un

6.7.Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Insert thepaper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom)until it emerges between the

9. Fit the first four holes of the paper over the sprocket pins.10. Close the sprocket covers.11. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in

16. If necessary, adjust the paper position using the micro-feedfeature described in Chapter 3.Caution:Use the knob on the right side of the printer o

Switching Between Continuous Paper and SingleSheetsWhen using the push tractor, you can easily switch tosingle-sheet printing without removing the con

TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETSThere are a few things you should know about printing onsingle sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print

4. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position.5. Lift the paper guide until it stops in the upright position.6. Adjust the edge guides

4. Move the paper-release lever to the push-tractor position.The printer automatically advances the continuous paper tothe loading position when it re

Paper-thickness leverSet the paper-thickness lever to match the thickness of yourpaper according to the table below.Paper TypeLever PositionOrdinary p

Multi-part formsYour printer can print on both single-sheet and continuousmulti- part forms. You can load single-sheet multi-part formsonly in the fro

LabelsWhen printing labels, always choose the type mounted on acontinuous backing sheet with sprocket holes for use with atractor. Do not try to print

EnvelopesYou can load envelopes from the top just like single-sheetpaper. However, you should pay attention to the guidelinesbelow: Always set th

Chapter 3Using the PrinterControl Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Other control-pa

Control PanelThe indicator lights give you the current status of the printer.The buttons let you control many printer settings.LightsOPERATE (green)On

PAPER OUT (red)On when the printer runs out of paper.BIN 1 (green)On when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected forpaper feeding.BIN 2 (g

ButtonsPAUSEPress this button to temporarily stop printing. Press this buttonagain to resume printing.LOAD/EJECTPress this button to load single-sheet

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MICRO FEED (LOAD/EJECT)Feeds paper forward in1/180-inch increments.MICRO FEED (LF/FF)Reverse-feeds paper in 1/180-inchincrements.See “Micro-Fe

Self test:Hold down the LF/FF button (for LQ printing) or theLOAD/EJECT button (for draft printing) whileturning on the printer. The self test lets yo

2. Open the DIP-switch cover on the front panel.3. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to turn aswitch on or off. The section on DIP-s

DIP-switch tablesThe tables below list the functions of the DIP switches. You cansee the current DIP-switch settings at any time by running theself te

International character setsCountry1-11-2 1-31-4USAOn On OnOffFranceOnOnOffOffGermanyOnOffOnOffUnited Kingdom OnOff OffOffDenmark OftOnOnOffSwedenoffO

Page lengthPage length2-12-28.5 inches (216 mm) Off On11 inches (279 mm) OffOff11.7 inches (296 mm)OnOn12 inches (305 mm)OnOffDIP-switch functionsThis

You can select the character tables with DIP switches 1-1, 1-2,1-3, and 1-4, according to “Character tables” on page 3-9.To select a graphics characte

In IBM emulation mode, the functions of some DIP switchesdiffer from those listed on pages 3-8 to 3-10. These functionsare listed in the following tab

Input buffer capacityThe printer stores data sent from your computer in its inputbuffer. Keep DIP switch 1-7 off to select an 8 KB buffer.Skip-over-p

Auto line feedWhen auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), the printeraccompanies each carriage-return code (CR) received with aline-feed code (LF).

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2. While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECTbutton to feed the paper forward or the LF/FF button tofeed the paper backward, as indicated

3. While holding down the ALT button, press the LOAD/EJECTbutton to adjust the loading position to a lower position onthe page; press the LF/FF button

Tear OffAfter you have finished printing, you can use the tear-offfeature to advance continuous paper on the push tractor to thetear-off edge of the p

Enter tear-off mode by performing the following steps:1. Make sure the printer is turned off.2. Turn DIP switch 2-3 on.3. Turn the printer on.When tea

Adjusting the tear-off positionIf the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjustthe tear-off position by following the steps below:1. M

TypestylesYou can produce a wide range of typestyles by combiningdifferent character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. Youcan select typestyles u

Romanwith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wishesRoman Twith best wisheswith best

Sans Serifwith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wisheswith best wishesSans Serif Hwith best wishe

The following shows sample characters for the draft and LQfonts:DraftEpson CourierEpson RomanEpson Roman ProportionalEpson Sans SerifUsing the Printer

Epson Sans Serif ProportionalEpson PrestigeEpson ScriptEpson Script CEpson OratorEpson Orator-S3-24 Using the Printer

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OCR-BCharacter spacingCharacter spacings of 10, 12, or 15 cpi (characters per inch) andproportional are available using software commands or yourappli

Condensed printingCondensed printing reduces the size of characters toapproximately 60 percent of their normal width, allowingmore characters to fit o

4. Next, run either an application program or a program youhave written in any programming language. Your printerprints all the codes it receives, as

Chapter 4Using Printer OptionsCut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Installing acut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cut-Sheet FeedersTwo cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer C80637* (Single-bin) C80638* (High-capacity)* This is a substitute

Note: Store the paper guide and optional pull-tractor in a safe place; youwill need them if you remove the cut-sheet feeder. If you install the sing

5. Replace the printer cover.You are now ready to load paper with your cut-sheet feeder asdescribed in the following section.Removing a cut-sheet feed

3.4.5.6.7.8.Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paperguides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.Take a stack of paper

9. Replace the paper guide by placing the notches on the paperguide straight down over the mounting posts on theprinter. Lower the paper guide into po

1. Pull the lock levers on the left and right paper guidesforward.2. Slide the left paper guide until the ridge on the paper guide isaligned with the