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TIPS FOR PRINTING ON SINGLE SHEETS There are a few things you should know about printing on single sheets as opposed to continuous paper. When you print on single sheets, you may notice that your prin.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all of these instructions and 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 not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
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Contents Introduction 1 Features .................................................................... . 1 Options.. .................................................................. . 2 Finding Your Way Around ........................................
Chapter 4 Using Printer Options 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders ..................................................... . 4-2 Pull Tractor ............................................................ . 4-12 Interface Cards ........................................
Introduction Your new Epson” printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of features. Features These features make your Epson printer an outstanding value: Fast printing speed. You can print up to 252 characters per second in 12 cpi draft mode.
Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your printer. For more information on these options, see Chapter 4 . Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for ActionPrinter .
Introduction Finding Your Way Around This manual provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for setting up and operating your printer. . Chapter 1 contains information on unpacking, setting up, testing, and connecting the printer. Be sure to read this chapter first.
Introduction Printer Parts 4 Introduction.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer ............................................... . 1-2 Checking the parts ................................................ . 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure you have all the parts shown below and that none is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to the printer. Store the packing materials in case you ever need to transport your printer.
Choosing a Place for the Printer When selecting a place to set up your printer, be sure to follow the guidelines below. l Place the printer on a flat, stable surface. l Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer’s interface cable to reach it.
Choosing a Place for the Printer If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the ActionPrinter 5000 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the ActionPrinter 5500. Never use a stand that tilts the printer at an angle of more than 15 degrees from horizontal.
Assembling the Printer Removing the protective materials During shipping, packing materials protect the printer and a locking clip protects the paper-tension unit. Before you turn on the printer, you must remove the locking clip as described here: 1. Remove the paper guide.
Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.
Assembling the Printer 3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow. This removes any slack in the ribbon and makes it easier to install. Next, hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position; then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots.
Assembling the Printer 6. Replace the paper-tension unit by placing it on the printer’s mounting pegs; then lower the front of the unit into place. Press on the front of both sides of the paper-tension unit until you feel it click into place.
Assembling the Printer Attaching the paper guide 1. Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer. 2. Lower the paper guide until it stops in the upright position.
Testing the Printer Before connecting your printer to a computer, use the built-in self- test function to see that the printer is working properly. Before running the self test, you need to plug your printer’s power cord into an electrical outlet. Plugging in the printer 1.
Testing the Printer The printer prints the self test in the currently selected font. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and that the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position. 2. While holding down the LF/FF (Line Feed/Form Feed) button, turn on the printer.
Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the ActionPrinter 5000 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the ActionPrinter 5500; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4. Insert a sheet of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test prints correctly, you are ready to connect your printer to the computer. Use a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to the printer’s built-in parallel interface. Connect the parallel interface cable as described below: 1.
Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Many of these programs provide an installation or setup section that presents a list of printers.
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Feeding Method ............................... . .2-2 Setting the paper-release lever ................................. . .2-2 Using Single Sheets .................................................. . 2-4 Loading single sheets from the top .
Selecting a Paper Feeding Method Your printer can feed single sheets from the top and front and continuous paper from the rear, front, and bottom. Also, you can use the tractor unit for continuous paper as either a push or pull tractor. You will probably use only one or two of these methods on a regular basis.
Selecting a Paper Feeding Method Single sheet This position is for loading single sheets. Push tractor This position is for loading continuous paper from the rear, with the tractor in the push-tractor position. Pull tractor This position is for loading continuous paper from the rear, front, or bottom, with the tractor in the pull-tractor position.
Using Single Sheets Your printer can print on single sheets of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. You can load single sheets from either the top or front of th e printer.
Using Single Sheets 3. Slowly slide the left edge guide until it stops next to the arrow on the paper guide. Then adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your paper. 4. Insert the paper firmly between the edge guides until it meets resistance; after a few seconds, the printer automatically advances the paper to the loading position.
Using Single Sheets CAUTION: Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. If the platen turns but the printer doesn’t load the paper, completely remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly.
Using Single Sheets 3. Slide the edge guide until you feel it click into place at the guide mark. You can slide the edge guide to the left in l/10-inch increments to increase the size of the left margin on your paper.
Using Single Sheets CAUTION: Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position. If the platen turns but the printer doesn’t load the paper, completely remove the paper and re-insert it more firmly.
Using Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5000 and from 101 m m (4 inches) to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the ActionPrinter 5500. You can feed continuous paper from the rear, front, or bottom.
Using Continuous Paper Changing tractor positions You can use the tractor unit as either a push tractor or a pull tractor. You should change the tractor position according to your paper feeding method. The printer comes with the tractor installed in the push-tractor position.
Using Continuous Paper 6. Replace the printer cover. 7. Move the paper-release lever to the push-tractor position. You are now ready to load continuous paper with the push tractor. Installing in the pull-tractor position 1. Make sure the power is turned off.
Using Continuous Paper Loading continuous paper with the push tractor 1. 2. 3. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper guide is removed. Make sure the tractor is in the push-tractor position and the paper-release lever is in the push-tractor position.
Using Continuous Paper 4. Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (l/2 inch) from the far left position and push the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place. Then slide the right sprocket unit to match the width of your paper, but do not lock it.
Using Continuous Paper 6. Close the sprocket covers. 7. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper. Then lock it in place by pushing the sprocket lock lever back. 8. Place the notches on the paper guide straight down over the mounting posts on the printer.
Using Continuous Paper Loading continuous paper with the pull tractor By placing the tractor in the pull-tractor position, you can load paper from the rear, front, or bottom.
Using Continuous Paper 3. Release the tractor’s sprocket units by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 4. Slide the left sprocket unit to approximately 12 mm (1/2 inch) from the far left position and push the sprocket lock lever back to lock the sprocket unit in place.
Using Continuous Paper 5. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until it emerges between the platen and print head.
Using Continuous Paper 8. If you insert paper through the front paper slot, re-attach the front cover. 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 the paper.
Using Continuous Paper 16. If necessary, adjust the paper position using the micro-feed feature described in Chapter 3. CAUTION: Use the knob on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position.
Using Continuous Paper Removing continuous paper from the pull tractor 1. To remove continuous paper when using the pull tractor, tear off the paper at a point before it enters the paper slot. 2. Press the LF/FF button to feed the remaining paper forward, out of the printer.
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets When using the push tractor, you can easily switch to single-sheet printing without removing the continuous paper. Switching to single sheets To switch from continuous paper to single sheets, follow the steps below.
Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 5. Lift the paper guide until it stops in the upright position. 6. Adjust the edge guides to match the width of your paper. You can now load single sheets as described in Using Single Sheets in this chapter.
Printing on Special Paper In addition to printing on single sheets and continuous paper, your printer can print on a wide variety of other paper types, such as envelopes, labels, and multi-part forms. Before printing on special types of paper, you need to change the paper-thickness setting.
Printing on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (orig.
Printing on Special Paper CAUTION: l When printing multi-part forms, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of the forms. (For more information on the printable area, see Chapter 7.) l Use four-sheet thick multi-part forms only under normal operating conditions.
Printing on Special Paper Envelopes You can load envelopes from the top just like single-sheet paper. However, you should pay attention to the special considerations below: l Always set the paper-thickness lever to position 2, 3, or 4 depending on the thickness of the envelope.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel ........................................................... . 3-2 Lights ................................................................. . .3-2 Buttons .......................................................
Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of the printer. The buttons let you control many printer settings. Lights OPERATE (green) On when the operate switch is on and power is supplied. PAUSE (orange) On when the printer is not ready to print data.
Control Panel BIN 2 (green) On when bin 2 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected for paper feeding. TEAR OFF (yellow) On when you press the TEAR OFF button to feed continuous paper to the tear-off position. CONDENSED (green) On when you select condensed printing from the control panel.
Control Panel ALT Use this button in combination with other buttons to perform the following tasks: BUFFER CLEAR (PAUSE) Clears the printer’s buffer and initializes the printer settings.
Control Panel Other control-panel features The control panel also gives you access to the two special functions below. Self test: Hold down the LF/FF button (for LQ printing) or the LOAD/EJECT button (for draft printing) while turning on the printer to perform the self test.
DIP Switches By setting the two printer’s sets of DIP switches, you can control various printer features, such as the graphics character set and page length. New settings take effect whenever the printer is turned on. The DIP switches are located inside a compartment next to the control panel.
DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The tables below list the functions of the DIP switches. You can see the current DIP-switch settings at any time by running the self test as described in Chapter 1.
DIP Switches Table 3 International character sets Table 4 Character tables Character Table 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Italic Set the International character set according to Table 3.
DIP Switches DIP-switch functions This section describes the functions of the DIP switches. International character sets You can choose from eight international character sets by setting DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 according to DIP-switch Table 3.
DIP Switches Print direction Printing is normally bidirectional. However, turning DIP switch 1-5 on for unidirectional printing-in which the print head prints in one direction only-allows for precise vertical printing alignment. This makes it ideal for printing graphics such as lines or boxes.
DIP Switches Skip-over-perforation Turning DIP switch 1-8 on when you are using continuous paper enables the skip-over-perforation function. Use this function to leave a 1-inch (25.4-mm) margin between the last printable line on one page and the first printable line on the next page.
DIP Switches Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), the printer accompanies each carriage-return code (CR) received with a line- feed code (LF). If your printer is double spacing, turn DIP switch 2-4 off. If each line overprints the next, turn DIP switch 2-4 on.
Micro Feed The micro-feed feature allows you to move the paper forward or backward in l/180-inch increments. You can use this feature to adjust the loading and tear-off positions. When you make adjustments to the loading or tear-off positions with continuous paper, the printer remembers the new position, even if you turn off the printer.
Micro Feed Adjusting the loading position The loading position is the position of the paper after it has been automatically loaded by the printer. If printing is too high or low on the page, change the loading position with the micro-feed feature as follows: 1.
Micro Feed Note: For continuous paper, the printer remembers this new position even after it has been turned off and back on. The printer has a minimum and maximum loading position. If you try to advance the loading position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and the paper stops moving.
Tear Off After you have finished printing, you can use the tear-off feature to advance continuous paper on the push tractor to the tear-off edge of the printer. You can then easily tear off printed sheets. When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds paper back to the loading position.
Tear Off 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 tear-off mode is on and you print on continuous paper on the push tractor, the printer advances the final printed page to the tear- off position.
Tear Off Adjusting the tear-off position If the perforation is not aligned with the tear-off edge, adjust the tear-off position by following the steps below: 1.
Typestyles You can produce a wide range of typestyles by combining different character fonts, widths, and other enhancements. You can select typestyles using the control panel, DIP switches, software commands, or your application program. Character fonts Your printer has 10 built-in character fonts.
Typestyles The following shows sample characters for each font: Draft (high-speed draft) * * To select high-speed draft, turn DIP-switch 1-6 off. Draft (normal draft) Epson Courier Epson Roman 3-20 Us.
Typestyles Epson Roman Proportional Epson Sans Serif Epson Sans Serif Proportional Epson Prestige Epson Script Using the Printer 3-21.
Typestyles Epson Script C Epson Orator Epson Orator-S OCR-B 3-22 Using the Printer.
Typestyles Character spacing Character spacings of 10, 12, or 15 cpi (characters per inch) and proportional are available using software commands or your application program. See Chapter 7 for the character spacings available for each font. In the 10-, 12-, or 15-cpi modes, each character gets an equal amount of space.
Data Dump Mode Data dump mode is a special feature that allows experienced users to find the cause of communication problems between the printer and computer. In data dump mode, the printer produces an exact printout of the codes it receives. To use data dump mode, follow these steps: 1.
Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders ...................................................... . 4-2 Installing a cut-sheet feeder ...................................... . 4-2 Loading paper with the single-bin cut-sheet feeder.. ...... 4-3 Loading paper or envelopes with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder .
Cut-Sheet Feeders Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity ActionPrinter 5000 C80637* C80638* ActionPrinter 5500 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by country.
Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. Make sure the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position. 4. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and press back on the latch levers on each side. Fit the notches in the cut-sheet feeder over the mounting posts on the printer.
Cut-Sheet Feeders 2. Slide the left paper guide so it is aligned with the triangle mark. Next, slide the right paper guide to roughly match the width of your paper. Slide the paper support to midway between the paper guides. 3. Pull the paper-set levers all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cut-Sheet Feeders Insert up to 50 sheets of paper along the left paper guide. Adjust the position of the right paper guide so that it matches your paper’s width. Make sure the position of the guide allows the paper to move up and down freely.
Cut-Sheet Feeders Loading paper or envelopes with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder To load steps: 1. Pull the lock levers on the left and right paper guides forward.
Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. Pull the paper-set levers on each side of the cut-sheet feeder all the way forward until the paper guides retract and lock open to allow for paper loading. 4. Take a stack of paper and fan it. Next, tap the side and bottom of the paper on a flat surface to even up the stack.
Cut-Sheet Feeders 7. Set the envelope levers on each side of the cut-sheet feeder. Pull the levers forward for single sheets of paper or push them back for envelopes. 8. Push the paper-set levers back to clamp the paper or envelopes against the guide rollers.
Cut-Sheet Feeders Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder You can connect the single-bin cut-sheet feeder to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder to create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the gear cover from the back sheet feeder and store in a safe place.
Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. Pull the single-bin cut-sheet feeder toward the high-capacity cut- sheet feeder. While pushing firmly on the tab locks, press the two cut-sheet feeders together together. until they are securely locked 4. Install the assembled double-bin cut-sheet feeder on the printer.
Cut-Sheet Feeders Switching between continuous paper and the cut-sheet feeder You can easily switch between continuous paper and cut-sheet feeder operation without removing the continuous paper. Switching to continuous paper 1. If any single sheets are in the paper path, press the LOAD/EJECT button to eject them.
Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for ActionPrinter 5000) and C80022* (for ActionPrinter 5500) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which varies according to country.) The pull tractor is especially useful with continuous multi-part forms.
Pull Tractor 6. Move the paper-release lever to the pull-tractor position. 7. Attach the continuous paper to the pull tractor as described in Chapter 2. 8. Pull out on the gear at the right side of the pull tractor and turn it to remove any slack in the paper between the push and pull tractors.
Interface Cards You can use optional interface cards to supplement your printer’s built-in parallel interface. The Epson interface cards below are compatible with your printer.
Interface Cards 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the screws from the interface cover. Remove the interface cover. Be sure to set any switches and jumpers on the card. See the interface card’s manual for details. Slide the interface card along the slots on both sides of the interface compartment.
Interface Cards The C823051/C823061 serial interface card To use the C823051/C823061 interface card, see the sections below on selecting a baud rate, handshake timing, and error handling. For all other data transfer conventions, such as word structure and communications protocol, see the C823051/C823061 interface card manual.
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer .................................................. . 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge .................................. . .5-3 Transporting the Printer ..................................
Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean it thoroughly several times a year. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then remove any paper as well as the paper guide and tractor unit. Also remove the optional pull tractor and cut-sheet feeder or feeders, if installed.
Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: ActIonPrinter 5000 ActionPrinter 5500 Standard fabric Film # 7753 # 7768 # 7754 # 7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1.
Transporting the Printer If you need to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ........................................ . 6-2 Power Supply ................................................... . 6-3 Printing ............................................................ . 6-4 Paper Handling .
Problems and Solutions This chapter describes problems you may encounter while operating your printer and provides their likely solutions. If you have a printer problem, find it in the list below and then see the appropriate page for the solution. Power supply l Power is not being supplied.
Power Supply Power is not being supplied. l The OPERATE light does not go on. Check that the power cord is plugged into the electrical outlet properly. If the electrical outlet is controlled by an outside switch or automatic timer, use a different outlet.
Printing The printer does not print. • The PAUSE light is on. Press the PAUSE button. l The PAUSE light is off but nothing is printed. Check that the software is installed properly for your printer. Check the software’s printer settings. Check both ends of the interface cable between the printer and the computer.
Printing The print is faint or uneven. l Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom. The ribbon cartridge may not be installed properly. See the section on ribbon installation in Chapter 1. l The printout is faint. The ribbon may be worn out.
Printing l The wrong characters are printed. The wrong character table or the wrong international character set is selected. Check the DIP-switch settings. See page 3-8. l The characters printed are smaller than expected. Press the CONDENSED button to cancel condensed mode.
Printing l Regular gaps occur in the printout. One-inch skip-over-perforation may be set. Set DIP switch 1-8 off. l Skip-over-perforation is set, but the perforation does not fall in the center of the skip. Make sure the page-length DIP-switch setting matches the page length of your paper.
Paper Handling The following section guides you through problems in handling single sheets and continuous paper. If you are having problems using the optional cut sheet feeder, see the section on options starting on page 6-10. Single sheets do not feed properly.
Paper Handling Continuous paper does not feed properly. l When you send data, the platen does not rotate and the push tractor does not feed the paper. The PAUSE light is on. Press the PAUSE button. l When you send data or press the LOAD/EJECT button, the platen rotates, but the push tractor does not feed the paper.
Options When using the cut-sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. l When you send data, the platen does not rotate and paper does not feed. The PAUSE light is on. Press the PAUSE button. l When a print command is sent from the computer, the platen rotates but paper does not feed.
Options l Paper feeding is crooked. The paper may be old or creased. Use only new, clean sheets of paper. There may be too much paper in the stacker. Make sure that your paper is the proper size and quality. See Chapter 7. l One page of printing has spread to two pages.
Options 6-12 Troubleshooting.
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications ................................................. . 7-2 Printing ................................................................ . 7-2 Paper ...................................................
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: X-pin impact dot matrix Printing speed: Quality Characters per inch Characters/second/line High-speed draft 10 225 Draft 10 210 12 252 Letter Quality 10 70 12 84 Printing direction: Bidirectional logic-seeking for text and graphics.
Printer Specifications Buffer: Character fonts: 0 KB or 8 KB (DIP-switch selectable) You can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands.
Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for ActionPrinter 5500 front 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 182 to 364 mm (7.
Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 X 27 mm (4 X 17/16 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only.
Printer Specifications Continuous paper A The minimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 9 mm (0.35 inches). B The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for ActionPrinter 5000 or 345 mm (13.
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (b.
Printer Specifications Electrical 120 V model: Rated voltage: AC 120 V Input voltage range: AC 103.5 to 132 V Rated frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current: 2.0 A Power consumption: (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) ActionPrinter 5000: approx.
Printer Specifications Environmental Tempera lure: Operation: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage: - 30° to 60°C ( -22° to 140°F) Humidity (without condensation): Operation: 10% to 80% RH Storage.
Interface Specifications Your printer is equipped with a parallel interface. Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the following characteristics: Data format: B-bit pa.
Interface Specifications Signal Return Pin Pin Signal Direction Description 11 29 BUSY OUT A HIGH signal Indicates that the printer cannot receive data. The signal goes HIGH in the following cases: 1) During data entry (ea. char. time) 2) During printing 3) When the PAUSE button is pressed 4) During an error state.
Interface Specifications Signal Return Description Pi n Pin Signal Direction 33 GND Same as for pins 19-30. 3 4 NC Not used. 35 OU T Pulled up to 5 V through 3.3 Kohm 36 SLCT IN I N The DC1/DC3 code is valid only when this signal is HIGH. This signal is always LOW.
Interface Specifications Interface timing The figure below shows the timing for the parallel interface. Technical Specifications 7-13.
Option Specifications Cut-sheet feeders * The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which varies according to country. Dimensions and weight Dimensions when mounted on the printer; includes pri.
Option Specifications Paper: Paper storage conditions Temperature: 18° to 22°C (64° to 72°F ) Humidity: 40% to 60% Environmental Temperature: Operation: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F) Storage: - 30.
Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set of conditions) in three ways: Hardware initialization • The power is turned on. • The printer receives an INIT signal from the parallel interface (pin 31 goes LOW). Software initialization • Software sends the ESC @ command.
Chapter 8 Command Summary Using the Command Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Commands Arranged by Topic .................................... . 8-3 General operation ...................................
Using the Command Summary This printer uses the Epson ESC/P 2 printer control language. You can use these commands to produce high quality, laser-like printouts. ESC/P 2 commands provide scalable fonts (Epson Roman and Epson Sans Serif) and enhanced graphics.
Commands Arranged by Topic General operation ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC @ 64 40 Initialize Printer ESC U 1/0 85 55 Turn Unidirectional Mode On/Off ESC EM n 25 19 Control Paper Loading/Ejecting n .
Commands Arranged by Topic Page format ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC ( c nn 40 99 28 63 ESC ( C nn 40 67 28 43 ESC C n 67 3 ESC C 0 n 67 43 ESC N n 78 4E ESC O 79 4F ESC 1 n 108 6C ESC Q n 81 51 Set.
Commands Arranged by Topic Print position motion ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC $ n1 n2 36 24 Set Absolute Horizontal Print Position n = n1 + n2 x 25 6 n: Specifies print position from left margin in defined units l The default unit is 1/60 inch.
Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC B nn 66 42 Set Vertical Tabs Up to 16 tabs (1-255); last n should be 0 VT ESC J n 11 0B Tab Vertically 74 4A Perform n/180-inch Line Feed Font selection ASCII ESC k n Dec.
Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC P 80 50 ESC M 77 4D ESC g 103 67 ESC p 1/0 112 70 ESC x n 120 78 ESC 4 52 34 ESC 5 53 35 ESC E 69 45 ESC F 70 46 ESC ! n 33 21 Select 10.
Commands Arranged by Topic Font enhancement ASCII Dec. Hex. SI 15 0F DC2 18 12 s o 14 0E ESC W 1/0 87 57 DC4 20 14 ESC w 1/0 119 77 ESC G 71 47 ESC H 72 48 ESC S 0 83 53 ESC S 1 83 53 ESC T 84 54 ESC .
Commands Arranged by Topic Spacing ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC SP n 32 20 ESC ( U nn 40 85 28 55 ESC c n1 n2 99 63 Character handling ASCII Dec. Hex.
Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC t n 116 74 Select Character Table Select character table n assigned by ESC ( t n = 0, 1, 2, 3, “1”, “2”, or “3” n = 2: Remaps dow.
Commands Arranged by Topic ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC 7 55 37 Enable Upper Control Codes Cancels ESC 6 ESC (^nn 40 94 28 5E Print Data as Characters ESC ( ^ n1 n2 data n = n1 + n2 x 25 6 n: amount of data data: n byte data for printing as character Bit image ASCII Dec.
Commands Arranged by Topic Graphics ASCII Dec. Hex. Description ESC ( G nn 40 7 1 28 47 Select Graphics Mode ESC ( G 1 0 n n = 1, or 49 l Cancel Graphics mode with ESC @ ESC .
Appendix Character Tables ..................................................... . .A-2 Italic Character Table ............................................ . A-2 Graphics Character Tables ...................................... . A-3 International Character Sets .
Character Tables These character tables are selected by setting DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, or by using the ESC t software command. For the graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).
Character Tables Graphics Character Tables PC 437 (United States) character table PC 850 (Multilingual) character table Appendix A- 3.
Character Tables PC 860 (Portugal) character table PC 863 (Canada-French) character table A-4 Appendix.
Character Tables PC 865 (Norway) character table Character available with ESC ( ^ To print the characters in the table on the left, you must first send the ESC (^ command.
International Character Sets Country ASCII code (hex) DIP switch 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 0 U.S.A. On On On Off 1 France On On Off Off 2 Germany On Off O n Of f 3 United Kin.
Glossary The following definitions apply specifically to printers. application program A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
characters per inch (cpi) A measure of the size of text characters. Ten cpi is the printer’s default setting. condensed printing Printing in which each character is approximately 60% of the width of standard characters. Useful for fitting wide tables or spreadsheets onto paper.
DIP switches Small switches in a printer that control various printer functions and set the default status of the printer when it is turned on or initialized. DIP stands for dual in-line package. dot matrix A method of printing in which each letter or symbol is formed by a pattern (matrix) of individual dots.
form feed A control code and control panel button that advance the paper to the next top-of-form position. high-speed draft One of three print qualities available on your printer. High-speed draft uses a minimum number of dots per character to produce extremely high-speed printing.
micro feed A feature that you use to adjust the paper loading and tear-off positions, and a control panel button you use to feed paper, either forward or backward, in 1/180-inch increments. parallel interface See interface. platen The black roller that provides a backing for the paper during printing.
subscript Printing in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normal height in the lower part of the character space. superscript Printing in which each character is printed at about two-thirds the normal height in the upper part of the character space.
Index Command descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specific command, see Chapter 8. A Adjusting the loading position, 3-14 Application software, 1-14 Auto line feed, 3-7, 3-12 B Bau.
F FF button, 3-3 Fonts, 3-4, 3-19, 7-3 button, 3-4 draft, 3-7, 3-10, 3-20 Epson Courier, 3-20 Epson Orator, 3-22 Epson Orator-S, 3-22 Epson Prestige, 3-21 Epson Roman, 3-20-21 Epson Sans Serif, 3-21 E.
PAUSE button, 3-3 Plugging in the printer, 1-10 Printable area, 7-5 Print direction, 3-7, 3-10 Problems, see Troubleshooting Protective materials replacing, 5-4 removing, 1-5 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-11, .
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KEY FEATURES Sharp letter quality text and graphics printing Fast 315 CPS draft print speed Eleven popular built-in LQ fonts Top, rear, front, and bottom paper feed paths Easy-to-operate front control.
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