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Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson R4CC530 Reference Guide Rev. E FRONT.fm A5 size 6/23/03 R 9-pin Dot Matrix Printer All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,...

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R4CC530 Reference Guide Rev. E FRONT.fm A5 size 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson ...

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iii R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size LONG.TOC 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Hot ...

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iv R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size LONG.TOC 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson About Your Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using the Printer Driver with Windo...

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v R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size LONG.TOC 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Using the error indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 EPSON Status Monitor 3 . . . . . . . . . ...

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vi R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size LONG.TOC 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Assembling the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . ...

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Safety Instructions 1 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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2 Safety Instructions R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions must be...

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Safety Instructions 3 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ❏ Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a ...

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4 Safety Instructions R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson ❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself. ❏ Unplu...

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Safety Instructions 5 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ❏ Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it on the pull tractor; this may damage t...

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6 Safety Instructions R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Imprope...

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Safety Instructions 7 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ENERGY STAR ® Compliance The International ENERGY STAR ® Office Equipment program ...

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8 Safety Instructions R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size SAFE.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance to the following c...

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Paper Handling 9 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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10 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Selecting a Paper Source Your printer provides a variety of paper sources for printing on single sheets and cont...

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Paper Handling 11 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 There are two push tractor positions: front and rear. The tractor is installed in the re...

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12 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Note: To use the tractor in the pull position, you can remove the tractor from the rear push position and reinst...

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Paper Handling 13 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Printing on single sheets As shown below, you can load ordinary single sheets (not singl...

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14 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson You can also load a stack of single-sheet paper using the optional cut-sheet feeder. See “Loading Single Sheet...

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Paper Handling 15 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Lever Before you start printing, you may need to change th...

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16 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1. Turn the printer off and open the printer cover. The paper-thickness lever is located on the left side of the...

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Paper Handling 17 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Note: ❏ When the temperature is 5°C (41°F) or lower, or 35°C (95°F) or higher, set...

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18 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson This section provides instructions on “Using the tractor in the front push position” on page 18, “Using th...

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Paper Handling 19 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2. If the optional front sheet guide is installed, remove it by grasping the fins on bot...

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20 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson See “Loading paper with the front push tractor” on page 20 for instructions on loading continuous paper with...

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Paper Handling 21 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3. Set the paper release lever to the front push tractor position. Also set the paper-th...

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22 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 5. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and pull the blue lever for...

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Paper Handling 23 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and f...

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24 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 11. Make sure the paper guide is lying flat on the printer and slide the edge guides to the middle of the paper ...

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Paper Handling 25 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it out of the printer....

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26 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson This section provides instructions on “Installing the tractor in the rear push position” on page 26, “Load...

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Paper Handling 27 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3. Lower the tractor into the printer’s mounting slots and press down both ends of the...

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28 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2. Set the paper release lever to the rear push tractor position. 3. Release the left and right sprockets by pull...

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Paper Handling 29 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 12 mm (0.5 inch) from the far left position and...

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30 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 5. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes ...

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Paper Handling 31 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 If the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can change its position usin...

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32 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Using the tractor in the pull position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and...

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Paper Handling 33 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the paper guide cover by pulling its b...

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34 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3. Press the tabs on each side of the paper tension unit upward and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store ...

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Paper Handling 35 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Note: If you plan to load paper from the rear, you need to insert the paper into the pap...

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36 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1. Make sure the printer is turned off, and the printer cover is removed. Also make sure the tractor is installe...

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Paper Handling 37 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3. Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 4. Slide the left ...

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38 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Note: Make sure the printer is off before you insert the paper in the paper slot. If you insert the paper while ...

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Paper Handling 39 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Bottom slot Load paper in the bottom slot with the printable side facing up. 7. Fit four...

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40 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 9. Slide the edge guides on the paper guide to the center. 10. Reattach the front cover as shown below. 11. Turn ...

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Paper Handling 41 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 c Caution: Never use the knob to adjust the top-of-form position; this may damage the pr...

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42 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 1. After you finish printing, tear off the paper supply at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 2. To f...

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Paper Handling 43 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4. Press the tractor’s lock tabs, tilt the tractor toward you, and lift it off the pri...

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44 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 7. Replace the printer cover. Using two tractors in a push/pull combination Using two tractors at the same time i...

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Paper Handling 45 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6. Fit the holes of the paper over the pins on both sprockets of the pull tractor. c Cau...

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46 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson The table below summarizes the various methods of feeding continuous paper with two tractors and shows which pap...

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Paper Handling 47 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Using the Tear-off Function If the push tractor is installed, you can use the tear-off fu...

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48 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Note: If the Tear Off/Bin light is flashing, the paper is in the tear-off position. If you press the Tear Off/Bi...

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Paper Handling 49 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Advancing paper to the tear-off position automatically To automatically advance your prin...

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50 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Available paper types The table below shows the types of paper you can load and the paper slots you can use with...

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Paper Handling 51 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 c Caution: Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide. Load...

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52 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3. Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place next to the triangle mark on the paper guide. Then, adjust ...

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Paper Handling 53 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4. Insert a sheet of paper with the printable side down between the edge guides until it...

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54 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Loading Special Paper Multipart forms You can use carbonless multipart forms of up to six parts (five copies on ...

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Paper Handling 55 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Note: ❏ Be sure your multipart forms do not exceed 0.46 mm (0.018 inch) in thickness. ...

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56 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson c Caution: ❏ It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the pull tractor. Loading labels on the rear o...

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Paper Handling 57 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1. Tear off the fresh supply of continuous labels at the perforation nearest the paper e...

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58 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson To load single envelopes, follow the instructions in “Loading paper in the paper guide” on page 51. To load ...

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Paper Handling 59 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Cards You can feed cards one at a time using the paper guide, or you can load multiple e...

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60 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson ❏ Use postcards under the following temperature and humidity conditions: ❏ When loading A6 size cards, alway...

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Paper Handling 61 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 c Caution: Make sure you tear off your printed document before you press the Load/Eject ...

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62 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Note: To switch from printing with the optional front sheet guide to printing with the front push tractor, you n...

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Paper Handling 63 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Follow these steps to adjust the tear-off position: c Caution: Never use the knob to adju...

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64 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF button to feed paper backward, or press the Load/Eject butto...

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Paper Handling 65 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Follow these steps to adjust the top-of-form position: c Caution: Never use the knob to a...

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66 Paper Handling R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PAPER.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 4. Press the LF/FF button to move the top-of-form position up on the page, or press the Load/Eject button to mov...

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Printer Software 67 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Chapter 3 Printer Software About Your Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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68 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson About Your Printer Software The EPSON software that comes with your printer includes the printer driver software ...

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Printer Software 69 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 See “Changing the printer driver settings” on page 71 to check and change printer dri...

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70 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Prop...

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Printer Software 71 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Properties. The screen displays the Propertie...

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72 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson When you finish making printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Restore Defaults to retu...

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Printer Software 73 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Accessing the printer driver from Windows applications Follow these steps to access the p...

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74 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2. Click Printer, Setup, Properties, or Options. (You may need to click a combination of these buttons.) The Docu...

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Printer Software 75 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3. To view a menu, click the corresponding tab at the top of the window. See “Changing ...

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76 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3. Right-click your printer icon, and click Printing Preferences (in Windows XP or 2000) or Document Defaults (in...

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Printer Software 77 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 When you click Properties in the menu displayed by right-clicking the printer icon, the p...

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78 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson When you finish making your printer driver settings, click OK to apply the settings, or click Cancel to cancel yo...

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Printer Software 79 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Printer settings Settings Explanations Paper size Select the size of the paper you want to...

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80 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Monitoring settings Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 that comes with your printer is available ...

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Printer Software 81 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ❏ The printer is connected directly to the host computer via the parallel port [LPT1]. ...

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82 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 2. Click the Monitoring Preferences button. The Monitoring Preferences dialog box appears. 3. The following setti...

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Printer Software 83 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Note: Click the Default button to revert all items to the default settings. Accessing EPSO...

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84 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Setting Up Your Printer on a Network Sharing the printer This section describes how to share the printer on a stan...

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Printer Software 85 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Note: ❏ When sharing the printer, be sure to set EPSON Status Monitor 3 so that the sha...

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86 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Note: ❏ When “Insert the Disk” appears, insert the Windows Me, 98, or 95 CD-ROM in the computer. Click OK a...

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Printer Software 87 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 You need to set the client computers so that they can use the printer on a network. See t...

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88 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson For Windows XP, if the following menu appears, click either Network Setup Wizard or If you understand the securit...

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Printer Software 89 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 For a Windows XP printer server, select Share this printer, then type the name in the Sha...

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90 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson On a Windows NT 4.0 printer server Select Windows being used for clients. For example, select Windows 95 to insta...

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Printer Software 91 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Click Additional Drivers. Select Windows being used for clients then click OK. For Windows...

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92 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson Note: ❏ You do not have to install the additional driver for Intel Windows 2000 (or XP) only, because that driv...

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Printer Software 93 R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 R Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7. When installing in Windows 2000 or XP, click Close. When installing in Windows NT 4.0,...

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94 Printer Software R4CC530 long.bk Rev. E A5 size PD.fm 6/23/03 L Proof Sign-off: ABE J. Hashimoto, S. Yamamoto H. Kimura S. Halvorson ❏ This section describes how to access the shared printer on a standard network system using the server (Micros...