Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LQ-300 Epson
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EPSON LQ-300 / switch Character fonts: n----7 paper supports amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: 24-pin impact dot matrix Print speed: I 12 I 240 J is 300 10 67 12 60 Le4terQuatity 1 l I 15 I 100 I The paper-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd Pttnt head may slowdcwnthephtiarg~.
EPSON LQ-300 Note: Use recycled paper under normal conditions only. If ribbon consumption or paper jamming increase, use a higher grade of paper Labels: size: Thickness: Weight: Envelopes: size: ThiCkMSS: Weight 101 to 254 mm (4.0 to 10.0 inches) width for backing sheet 63.
EPSON LQ-300 Environmental Temperature: Operation: 5 to 35OC (41 to 95°F) Operation (film ribbon): 15 to 35OC (59 to 95OF) Operation (envelopes, labels, or recycled paper): 15 to 25OC (59 to 77OF) St.
EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on when the printer stops printing. Each time you turn on the printer, the light flashes briefly. When the printer is out of paper, the light flashes and the beeper sounds three times.
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EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your software program to change the printer’s settings, you can use the Printer Setting mode. Here’s how: El Caution: To print the help text, use paper at least 210 mm (8.3 inches) 1. 2.
EPSON LQ-300 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure the printer is turned off. 1. Open the printer cover to the upright position+ then pull it up to remove it. 0 wathg: Never moue the print head while the printer is turned on; this can damage the printer.
EPSON LQ-300 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the paper-release lever is pushed back to the single-sheet position. Raise the 4. Slide a sheet of paper down firmly between the edge paper guide upright. guides until it meets resistance. The printer loads the sheet automatically.
EPSON LQ-300 4. From the list of printers box, select LQ-300. If it is not available, choose the first available printer from the following list. If you plan to use color, you must choose either ActionPrinter 3260, LQ-150, LQ-860, LQ-2550. The other printers cannot use color.
EPSON LQ-300 2. Release the sprocket units by pulling the sprocket locks forward. 3. Slide the left sprocket unit using the scale on the printer as a guide. The printer prints to the right of the position marked 0. Rush the sprocket lock lever back to lock it in place.
EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets, press the Font and LF/FF buttons ’ at the same time; the printer feeds the paper backward into the paper-park position. ca Caution: Always tear off paper before back-feeding; back-feeding too many sheets can cause a paper jam.
EPSON LQ-300 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Open the sprocket covers. Fit the first holes of the paper over the sprocket pins and then close the sprocket covers. Slide the right sprocket unit to remove any slack in the paper and lock it in place.
EPSON LQ-300 5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 6. Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer as shown; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots.
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