Epson ActionPrinter 4000 - ActionPrinter-4000 Impact Printer driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 3
... 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 printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment...
User Manual - Page 4
... save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do ...or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the...
User Manual - Page 6
...2-20
Chapter 3 Using the Printer
3-1
Operating the Control Panel 3-2 Setting the DIP Switches 3-6 Page Length 3-10 Skip Over Perforation 3-11 Adjusting the Loading Position 3-12 Using Short Tear-Off 3-14 Selecting Typestyles 3-17 Selecting an International Character Set 3-20 Choosing a Character Table 3-22 Using the Data Dump Mode 3-24
Chapter 4 Software and Graphics
4-1
Enhancing...
User Manual - Page 9
Introduction l Fourteen international character sets, a legal symbol set, an italic
character table, and the Epson Extended Graphics character table. l The ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including envelopes and labels.
Options
A variety of printer options is available for use with your printer. For detailed information on installing and using these options, see Chapter 5. l Single-...
User Manual - Page 11
.... Guidelines for choosing the right interface and instructions on installing the boards are given in Chapter 5.
About This Manual
This user's manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on setting up and operating your Epson printer. Finding your way around l Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up,
testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read and follow...
User Manual - Page 12
... results are not what you expect, see Chapter 7 for troubleshooting instructions. Other chapters and the appendix contain information on printer options, general maintenance, and specifications. You will also find a glossary of printer terms. At the back of this manual is a handy Quick Reference card that contains the information you are most likely to need. Conventions...
User Manual - Page 14
...Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-6
Installing the Platen Knob 1-6 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-7 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-10 Testing the Printer 1-13 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Running the Self Test 1-14 Checking the Operation 1-21 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-22 The Parallel Interface 1-22 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-25 Choosing From...
User Manual - Page 19
... you've decided on the best place to set up your printer, the next step is to install the platen knob. Installing the Platen Knob The platen knob is used to feed the paper manually in the event of a paper jam or other paper feeding problem. The platen knob is packed in an indentation in...
User Manual - Page 20
.... This interferes with the automatic
paper loading system and may cause a paper jam.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is designed for easy installation and removal. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
Setting Up the...
User Manual - Page 21
... printer. Also, if
you have been using the printer, the print head may be
hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it.
2. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install.
3. Open the paper tension unit cover.
1-8 Setting...
User Manual - Page 38
...
Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer
To use all of the features of the ActionPrinter 4000, however, it is best to use a program with the 4000 or one of the LQ printers on its menu. If your program does not list the 4000 or one of the LQ printers, contact the software manufacturer to see if an update is available.
Setting Up the Printer...
User Manual - Page 111
... creating characters or simply supplies you with sets of characters already created. Also, some popular software programs make use of the printer's userdefined character function to enhance printouts. (These characters are called download characters in some programs.) The standard ASCII characters are stored in the printer's Read Only Memory (ROM) or optional Multi-Font Module, and the...
User Manual - Page 115
... this information to your printer. Sending Information to Your Printer The printer loads characters in the print style (Letter Quality, draft, or proportional) that the printer is currently using. It also records whether italic, superscript,... user-defined characters require additional memory, you must set DIP switch 2-5 to 1 KB (off) before downloading these characters.
4-24 Software and Graphics
User Manual - Page 179
... LINE light is off. The PAPER OUT light is on.
Solution
The software may not be installed properly for your printer. Check the printer settings and make the necessary changes. The interface cable may be loose. Check both ends of the cable between the printer and the computer. Secure the connector using the wire retaining clips. You may not...
User Manual - Page 182
... are printed instead of the selected graphic "line" characters.
Solution
The software may not be correctly installed for your printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings, and reset as needed.
The wrong font is selected. If your program accepts control codes, set the codes to the values below to select the built-in...
User Manual - Page 184
... DC2 code to the printer. See Chapter 9. The software may not be properly installed for your printer. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer settings and reset as needed. Your software may be overriding your SelecType setting. If your program allows you to change the printing style, software control will override the SelecType settings. For these application programs...
User Manual - Page 280
...,
maximum width, 2-6 loading, 2-6, -12 Control key table, 9-4 Control panel, 3-2, -5 buttons, 3-3, -5 lights, 3-2 Cut sheet feeder, 5-2, -16 capacity, 8-13 installing, 5-24 loading paper, 5-5, -7 mode, 5-5 removing, 5-15, -16 software control, 5-14 specifications, 8-13, -14 testing, 5-9, -10 using, 5-11, -14
D
Data dump mode, 3-24, -26 Default settings, 8-15, -16 Diagnostics, printer, 1-13, -21...
User Manual - Page 281
...4-6, -8, 9-28
Envelopes, 2-26, -27 Epson Extended Graphics,
3-22, -23, A-7
F
Font button, 3-4 Fonts, see also Multi-Font
Module designing, 4-20, -31 downloading, 4-22, -26 draft, 3-18 letter ... buffer capacity, 3-9 Interface boards, 5-3 -2
compatibility, 5-35 installation, 5-35, -41 interface descriptions,
5-34, -35 new serial interface #8143,
5-41, -42 International character sets,
3-20, -21 Italic...
User Manual - Page 282
... also
Interface boards connecting, 1-22, -24 specifications, 8-9, -12 Pin labels, 4-11, -12 Platen knob, 1-6, -7 Power light, 3-2 Printable area, continuous paper, 8-5 envelopes, 2-2, 8-5 labels, 8-4 single-sheet paper, 8-4 Printable columns, 8-3 Printer assembling, 1-6, -12 cleaning, 6-2, -3 connecting to computer,
1-22, -24 connecting to power source,
1-4 location for, 1-4, -5 software control...
User Manual - Page 283
...3-17, -19,
5-33 Self test, printer, 1-14, -21,
5-9, -10 Serial interface, see Interface
boards Setting up printer, 1-1, -25 Shadow mode, 4-6, 9-32 Short tear-off, 3-14, -16
Single-sheet paper minimum/maximum width, 2-2 loading, 2-2, -5, 2-13, -19
Size, character, 3-19, 4-3, -4 Skip over perforation, 3-11 Software
configuring, 1-25 controlling printer features,
9-1, -40 Spacing
characters per inch...