Epson ActionPrinter 3250 Specifications

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Character handlingASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC ( t nn40 116 28 74ESC t n116 74Assign Character TableESC ( t 3 0 d1 d2 d3Assign Character Table se

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Bit imageASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC * nnVerticaldensity (dpl)mW01Adjacentdots printingtw0123463233383940Horizontaldensity (dpl)6012012024080906012090

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Character TablesThese character tables are selected with the default setting mode or byusing a software command. All the tables are the same for hex c

PC 850 (Multilingual)PC 860 (Portuguese)CODE0123456789ABCDEF89ABCDEFPC 863(Canadian-French)PC 865 (Nordic)CODE0123456789ABCDEF89ABCDEFCODE0123456789AB

BRASCII (Brazilian Portuguese)CODE8 9 A B C D E F CODE0123456789ABCDEFCODE0123456789ABCDEF89ABCDEFAbicomp (BrazllianPortuguese)0123456789ABCDEF89ABCDE

ItalicCODE0123456789ABCDEFNo character is availablefor hex code 15 in theitalic character table.Character available with ESC ( ^To print the character

International character setsYou can select one of the following international character sets with thedefault-setting mode or the ESC R command. For ex

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliancemay not correspond with the coloured markings identifyingthe terminals on your plug, pr

GIossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to printers. If a word isitalicized, see that topic for more information.application programA sof

A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on,reset or initialized.dot matrixA method of printing in which each letter or symbo

LQ printingOne of two print qualities available on your printer. Near letter qualityprovides better readability and appearance at a reduced print spee

superscriptPrinting in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normalheight in the upper part of the character space.tear-offA paper f

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific command, seethe Appendix.AApplication program, 1-19—24Auto line feed, 3-

Ilnitialization, A-12Input buffer, A-2Interfaceconnecting, 1-17—19specifications, A-9—11Llabels, 2-17—18, A-5Leverpaper-release, 2-6, 2-7, 2-12, 2-13,

Toll-free number for USA users, i-3Top of form position, 2-10—11, 3-6, 3-9,3-12Tractor, push, 2-5—14installing, 2-5—6loading paper, 2-7—9Transporting

6.Do not block any slots or openings in the cabinet. These areprovided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliableoperation and protection from o

13. Except as specifically explained in the user’s manual, do notattempt to repair the printer yourself, Opening orremoving those covers that are mark

Warnings, Cautions, and NotesWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to yourequipment.Not

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . .

Unpacking the PrinterYour printer box should include these items.output guidecable clippower cordribbon cartridgeNote:In some locations the power cord

Removing the protective materialsThe printer is protected during shipping by several pieces ofpacking material that must be removed before you turn on

Do not slide the printer on rough surfaces; otherwise youmay damage the flap on the bottom.Place the printer close enough to the computer for the cabl

Ribbon CartridgesTwo types of ribbon cartridges are available:[ ] SO15060 Black[ ] SO15061 Color (optional)Before you can use a color ribbon you must

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR UNITED STATES USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuan

Caution:Never move the print head while the printer is turned on; thiscan damage the printer. Also, if you have just used the printer,let the print he

5.Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to ease the ribbon into place.Make sure it is not twisted or creased.6.Replace the printer cover by inserting its ta

The optional color upgrade kit includes these items.1.Put the motor unit in the printer, as shown below, graspingthe installation tab.1-8 Setting Up t

2.Remove the connector cover on the printer. Next, insert themotor unit plug into the connector on the printer, as shownbelow.3.Attach the ribbon cart

4.Make sure the pins under the ribbon cartridge are placedcorrectly inside of the bracket as shown below.5.Move the print head to the middle of the pr

6.Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrowto remove any slack in the ribbon.Installing the Color RibbonThe optional color upgrade

2Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to ease the ribbon into place.Make sure it is not twisted or creased.3.Replace the printer cover by inserting its tab

Plugging in the Printer1.Make sure the power switch on the printer is turned off. It isoff when the 0 on the switch is pressed down.2.Check the label

Running the Self TestYou can run the self test with either continuous paper or singlesheets; this section describes the easiest way, with single shee

3.Pull out the paper support.4.We holding down the metal plate in the paper cassette, asshown below, put the paper in the cassette. Make sure thepaper

ContentslIntroductionHow to Use This Manual...1Features.. ...1Options and Accessories...

5.Insert the paper cassette into the printer as far as it will go.The edge of the paper stack extends beyond the front of theprinter.Running the test1

Note:If the paper cassette is empty when you turn the power on, theprinter beeps three times and the light blinks. Load paper asdescribed earlier in t

2.Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place oneither side.Note:If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the groundconnector below

4.Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. If there is aground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it tothe ground connector at th

If Windows is not already installed on your system, run thesetup program as described in the Windows documentationand follow steps 4 through 10 below

12. Click the Close button.You have now installed the printer driver for Windows.What is a Printer Driver?The software you use to enter and format you

Non-Windows Software ProgramsMost application programs let you specify the type of printeryou use so that the program can take full advantage of thepr

If the printing results are not what you expect, see‘Troubleshooting” in Chapter 3, or consult your computer orsoftware manual.Software TipsAvoiding s

Reduce the maximum number of lines per page.Reduce the top and bottom margins in your software.Using fontsThere are two sources for the fonts you use

Chapter 2Paper HandlingPrinting on Single Sheets...2-2Tips for using the paper cassette...2-2Loading paper manually...

Software Tips1-23...Avoiding smudged pages...1-23Printing landscape (horizontal) pages1-23...

Printing on Single SheetsYou can load standard-sized single sheets with the papercassette and you can load single sheets of paper from 148 mm(5.8 inch

When you want to push the paper support back into thepaper cassette, first remove paper from the paper cassette.Then push the paper support in while p

Loading paper manuallyYou can load single sheets of paper from the rear manualinsertion slot. (If you have installed the optional push tractor,remove

You can adjust the top-of-form position for manualinsertion in the same way as you do for single sheets ofpaper fed from the paper cassette. See &quo

2.Make sure the paper-release lever is lowered to thesingle-sheet position.3.Hold the tractor as shown and fit the edges of both sides intothe slots a

Loading continuous paper1.Place the continuous paper supply below the printer so thepaper feeds smoothly into the printer as shown. (You canalso use a

4.5.Adjust the right sprocket unit, aligning the paper edge withthe arrow mark on the case, and lower the lock lever to lockit in place. Then slide th

6.Note that the printer prints on the underside of the paper.Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Fit thefirst three holes of the paper ov

Each time you turn on the printer with paper loaded, itreverses the continuous paper to the paper-park positionand then advances it to the next top of

Here’s how the tear-off feature works1.When the printer finishes printing the last page, and the printhead locates the top-of-form position on the nex

Maintenance and Transportation...3-14Cleaning the printer...3-14Replacing the ribbon cartridge...3-15Tra

3.Lower the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position.Then pull the push tractor straight down and out of theprinter.4.Replace the paper guide.

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

Caution:If you lower the paper-release lever while continuous paperis still loaded, the printer beeps and the READY light goesoff. If this happens, ra

Printing on Special PaperIn addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper,your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types,s

2. Replace the cover.EnvelopesYou can use the manual insertion slot to print on individualenvelopes.Before loading an envelope, set the paper-thicknes

Caution:Printing on the edge of an envelope can damage the print head.Make sure your application program keeps the printingentirely within the printab

Always set the paper-thickness lever to position 1.Never feed labels backward. They can easily peel off thebacking and jam the printer.Because labels

Chapter 3Using fhe PrinterOperating the Control Panel...3-2Indicator Lights...3-2Buttons...

Operating the Control PanelYou can control the basic operations-form feed, paper loadingand ejecting, and font selection-with the buttons on thecontro

When an error occurs, the READY light goes off.FONTThe two font lights indicate the current font setting. Theselights change when you press the FONT b

IntroductionHow to Use This ManualHere’s what you’ll find in this book:Chapter 1 contains step-by-step instructions for unpacking.setting up, testing,

PAPER PARKIf you are using continuous paper, you can press the FF andFONT buttons at the same time to move the paper back to thepaper-park positionNev

Selecting Character FontsTo choose one of the resident fonts available with your printer,press the FONT button.The two font lights come on (0), go off

Using the Default-Setting ModeYour printer has internal settings that control such functions astop-of-form position and page length. These settings ar

Changing the default settingsIf you need to change default settings that cannot be changedby using your software program, you press the control panelb

3.Press the FONT button until the FONT lights indicate thelanguage of your choice; then press the FF button to makeyour selection.Once you press the F

See the following tables in this section.For example, if you want to change the character table, pressthe FONT button until the left FONT light is fla

Once you press the FONT button, the printer advances to thenext item in the previous table and your setting is savedautomatically. The new setting rem

8.Turn off the printer to exit the default-setting mode. Anychanges you have made remain in effect until you changethem again.Default-setting features

Page lengthThis option is only available when you use continuous paperwith the optional push tractor. You can set the page length to8.5, 11, 12, or 70

Graphic print directionYou can choose unidirectional or bidirectional as the printdirection for graphics. The printer usually prints textbidirectional

Compatibility. Supports the Epson ESC/P® commands.Two printer positions. You can set the printer vertical orhorizontal, whichever you prefer.A range o

Once you select hex dump or demonstration, turn off theprinter and wait five seconds. To enter the hex dump mode orprint your selection, hold down bot

Replacing the ribbon cartridgeWhen the printing becomes faint, you need to replace theribbon cartridge. Epson recommends the following ribboncartridge

Transporting the printerIf you need to transport your printer some distance, carefullyrepack it using the original box and packing materials asdescrib

General problemsthe lights on the control panel do not come on.Check that the power cord is properly plugged into the electrical outletIf the electric

The READY light is flashing and nothing is printed.The printer may be out of paper Load paper in the printer.The printer sounds like it is printing, b

Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom.The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See thesection on ribbon installation in Chapt

The typestyles or characters you selected with your software arenot printedCheck that the software is correctly configured for your printer.For instru

All the text is printed on the same line.Set the auto line feed to on in the default-setting mode so theprinter adds a line-feed code to each carriage

Note:You can use hex dump mode to find the cause of communicationproblems. See page 3-13.If the printer still does not print correctly try the self te

The color ribbon angle may need adjusting. Move the colorribbon adjustment lever to change the ribbon angle slightly asshown below:Move the lever towa

Where to Get Help for United States UsersEpson America provides local customer support and servicethrough a nationwide network of authorized Epson dea

The platen rotates but paper does not feed and the READY lightflashes.The paper cassette is out of paper. Load paper in the cassette.Paper feeding fro

When you send data or press the FF button, the push tractor doesnot feed the paper.Check that the paper-release lever is in the raised, continuous-pap

When you switch between single sheets and continuous paper, thebeeper sounds several times and the READY light goes off. You have tried to change the

AppendixTechnical Specifications...A-2Printer specifications...A-2Interface specifications...

Technical SpecificationsPrinter specificationsPrintingPrinting method:24-pin impact dot matrixPrinting speed:QualityCharactors per InchCharactors/sec

Printable columns:Character fonts:Scalable fonts:You can also select other font/pitchcombinations using ESC/P2 commands.See the command summary later

PaperSingle sheets (Paper cassette):SizeLetter (85 x 11 inches) or A4 (210 x 297 mm)Thickness0.065 to 0.14 mm (0.0025 to 0.0055 inches)Weight64 to 90

Labels:SizeThicknessWeight102 to 254 (4 to 10 inches) width forbacking sheet635 x 23.8 mm (2 l/2 x l5/16 inches)minimum for a label0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.

Printable area:Single sheets (paper cassette and manual insertion) and envelopesA The minimum top margin is 5.3 mm (0.2 inches).BThe minimum left marg

Continuous paperAThe minimum top and bottom margins above and below theperforation are 9 mm (0.35 Inches).BThe minimum left and right margins ore 13 m

For United Kingdom UsersEpson product guaranteeUnder the law, goods sold must comply with their descriptionand must be of merchantable quality and fit

Dimensions and weight:Height130 mm (5.1 inches)Width375 mm (14.8 inches)Depth252 mm (9.9 inches)Weight45 kg (10 lb)Electrical120 V model:Rated voltage

EnvironmentalTemperatureOperation:5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)Operation (envelopts,labels, or recycled paper):15° to 25°CStorage:-20° to 55°C (-4° tto 131

The table below provides the connector pin assignments and describestheir respective interface signals.A-10 Appendix

Note:The column heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow asviewed from the printer."Return" denotes the twisted-

InitializationThe printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) inthree ways:Default settingsThe table below shows the default se

Command SummaryUsing the command summaryThe following section lists and describes all the ESC/P 2 commands bytopic. If a command has no parameters, it

Page formatASCIIESC ( c nnESC ( C nnDec.Hex.Description40 99 28 63Set Page FormatESC ( c 40 m1 m2 n1 n2m = m1 + m2 x 256m: Top margin in defined units

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Font selectionASCllDec.Hex.DescriptionESC k n1076BESC X nn8858ESC P80 50ESC M774DESC g10367ESC p 1/0112 70ESC x n120 78 ESC 45234ESC 5 53

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