Epson ActionPrinter L-1000 Specifikace

Unpacking the PrinterAfter removing the parts, store the packaging materials in case youever need to transport your printer.CAUTION: There are several

AppendixThe Interface Boards...A-2Compatible interface...A-2In

The Interface BoardsA number of optional interfaces are available in case your computerdoes not have a parallel interface.Compatible interfacesThe Eps

The Interface BoardsRemoving the upper caseWARNING: High voltages are present inside the printerwhen the power is on. Do not attempt to remove theuppe

The Interface BoardsCAUTION: Use caution when removing or attaching theupper case to avoid damaging the printer.3.To remove the upper case, first put

The Interface Boards4. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into either opening on theunderside of the printer. Push the screwdriver up and press thehandle

The Interface Boards6.Carefully disconnect the control panel cable from the connectorlabelled CN4 on the main board, as shown below. Then lift offthe

The Interface BoardsNote: Two screws are labelled CG. Be sure to remove the oneindicated in the illustration below.Installing the boardThere are two b

The Interface Boards2.Carefully place the interface board next to the printer as shownbelow. Use the CG screw to connect the round end of the FG(frame

The interface Boards4.Secure the board with the three screws provided.5. For all interface boards except the #8143 new serial interfaceboard, set the

The Interface BoardsAttaching the upper case1.Fit the hinges of the upper case into the openings in the lowercase. Now partially lower the upper case.

Unpacking the Printer2. Hold both ends of the tractor unit and slowly tilt the unit backuntil the front notches of the unit are free.3. Lift the tract

The Interface Boards3.Close the upper case. Press down on the front of the case tolock it into place.4. Reattach the font compartment cover.WARNING: W

The Interface Boards#8143 new serial interface boardIf you are using an optional interface, you may need to match thecommunications protocol of the pr

The Interface Boards#8143 baud rate selectionNote: During current loop operation, normal data transfer cannotbe guaranteed at a baud rate higher than

The Multi-Font ModuleThe optional Multi-Font Module ( #7407) gives you seven additionalfonts for your printer. Once you install it in the slot, the fo

The Multi-Font ModuleOCR-AThe OCR-A and OCR-B fonts can be read by an optical characterreader (also known as a document reader or image scanner) forin

The Multi-Font ModuleInstalling the Multi-Font ModuleFollow these steps to install the Multi-Font Module:1. Turn off the printer.2. Remove the font co

The Multi-Font Module4. Replace the compartment cover.Selecting the Multi-Font ModuleYou can select the Multi-Font Module by using the SelecType panel

The Multi-Font ModuleA-18Appendix

GlossaryNote that these definitions apply specifically to printers.application programA program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as wo

continuous paperPaper which has sprocket-feed holes on each side, is perforatedbetween pages, and is supplied in a folded stack. Also called fanfoldpa

Choosing a Place for the PrinterWhen you select a location for your printer, keep the following inmind:l Place the printer on a flat, stable surface.l

double-strike printingA way of producing bolder characters. Each character is printedtwice; the second time, the dots are printed slightly below theor

form feedA control code and a panel button that advances the paper to thenext top of form.interfaceThe connection between the computer and the printer

platenThe black roller that provides a backing for the printing.print qualityYour printer has two types of print quality: draft and LetterQuality. Dra

GL-6Glossary

IndexCommand descriptions are not indexed here. For information on a specificcommand, see Chapter 6.AAuto line feed, 3-7, 3-9Auto-load button, 1-16, 2

IInitialization, 5-11Input buffer, 3-7—9Interface boards, optional, A-2—13Interface specifications, 5-7—9International character sets, 3-7—8,3-14—15It

RUReady light, 3-2, 4-4Unpacking printer,1-2-4Ribbon cartridge, 1-2User-defined characters, 5-12installing, 1-8-10replacing, 4-8-10Vspecifications, 5-

Quick Reference

Commands Arranged by TopicASCIIDec.Hex.DescriptionESC @6440 Initialize PrinterDC11711Select PrinterDC3 1913Deselect PrinterDEL 1277FDelete CharacterES

ASCIIDec.Hex.ESC I n108 6CESC Q n 81 51BS808ESC $ n1 n236 24ESC \ n1 n292SCHT909DescriptionSet Left MarginSet Right MarginBackspaceSet Absolute Pri

Choosing a Place for the PrinterNote: If you plan to use a printer stand, make sure it meets thefollowing requirements:lThe stand must support at leas

ASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionESC & nn38 26Define User-defined CharactersESC: 0 n 0ESC % n58 3ACopy ROM to RAM37 25 Select User-defined SetESC 65436ESC

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to

EPSON AMERICA, INC.2780 Lomita BoulevardTorrance, California 90505L-1000 KEY FEATURES:n Fast Print Speedsn Letter Quality Outputn Tractor and Friction

DIP Switch 1SwitchDescriptionONOFF1-11-2International character setSee the table below1-31-4Font selectionSee the table below1-51-6 Condensed mode on/

Commands Arranged by TopicThe following control codes are listed briefly for quick reference. For a more detailedexplanation, see the page reference i

Assembling the PrinterTo assemble the printer, you need only do the following:l Install the paper feed knob.l Install the ribbon cartridge.l Attach th

Assembling the Printer2.Push firmly on the knob until it fits against the printer case.Installing the ribbon cartridgeFollow these steps to install th

Assembling the Printer2.Remove the ribbon cartridge from its box and remove the plasticwrapper.3. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of

Assembling the Printer5.Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a pencil, to guide theribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turnth

Assembling the PrinterAttaching the paper guideThe paper guide functions to feed the paper smoothly andefficiently. Follow these steps to install the

Assembling the Printer3.Attach the printer cover by fitting the legs of the cover into thenotches at the front of the printer.4. Close the printer cov

Where to Get HelpCustomer support and service for Epson products are provided by anetwork of authorized Epson dealers and service centers throughoutth

Testing the PrinterNow that your printer is fully assembled, you can use the built-inself test function to see that the printer is working correctly e

Testing the PrinterLoading a sheet of paperNext, you need to load a sheet of paper that is letter or A4 size.1.Turn on the printer. The green POWER an

Testing the Printer3.Move the left edge guide so it locks in place next to the guide4.mark.Adjust the right edge guide to match the width of your pape

Testing the PrinterWARNING: Never run the self test using paper that isnarrower than 8¼ inches (210 mm or A4 size) becausethen the print head prints d

Testing the Printer3. While holding down the LINE FEED button (draft mode) or theFORM FEED button (Letter Quality mode), turn on the printer.After pri

Testing the Printer4.The self test continues until the paper runs out or you press theON LINE button. If the test results are satisfactory and you wis

Connecting the Printer to Your ComputerIf the self test printed correctly and your printouts looked like theones shown, you are now ready to connect y

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer3.Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on eitherside of the connector.Note: If your cable h

Printer Selection MenusMost application programs let you specify the type of printer youare using so that the program can take full advantage of thepr

Printer Selection Menus1-22Setting Up the Printer

Chapter 2Paper HandlingUsing Single Sheets...2-2Attaching the paper guide...

Using Single SheetsYour printer can accommodate single sheets with a width of 7.2 inches(182 mm) to 8.5 inches (216 mm).If the pull tractor unit is in

Using Single Sheets2.Slide the left edge guide until it locks in place at the guide mark.Next, adjust the right edge guide to match the width of yourp

Using Single SheetsLoading paperFollow these steps to load paper in the printer:1.Push the paper release lever back to the single-sheet position.2. Tu

Using Single Sheets3.Slide the paper down between the edge guides until it meetsresistance.4. Press the AUTO LOAD button once to load the paperautomat

Using Single Sheets5. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer on line.To eject the paper, set the printer off line (by pressing the ON LINEbutton)

Using Single SheetsReloading during printingWhen you print a document more than one page long using singlesheets of paper, there are two ways your sof

Using Continuous PaperTo print on continuous paper, you need to install the pull tractorunit. With the pull tractor installed, you can print on contin

Using Continuous Paper3.Pull the paper release lever forward to the continuous paperposition.4. Open the slot cover for the tractor unit.Paper Handlin

Using Continuous Paper5. Fit the rear notches of the tractor unit over the rear mountingpins of the printer.6. Press the tractor unit forward until it

ContentsIntroduction1About This Guide2Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer1-1Unpacking the Printer...1-2Choos

Using Continuous PaperPositioning your continuous paper supplyHere are three ways to position your printer and supply ofcontinuous paper:It is also im

Using Continuous Paper3.Pull the sprocket lock levers forward to unlock the sprocketframes.4.Slide the left sprocket frame to approximately 1/2 inch (

Using Continuous Paper5.Slide the right sprocket frame to match the width of your paper,but do not lock it.6. Position the paper support midway betwee

Using Continuous Paper7. Open both sprocket covers.8.Be sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and then insert thepaper into the printer until it

Using Continuous Paper9.Fit the holes of the paper over the tractor pins of the sprocketframes, and then close the sprocket covers.10. Adjust the posi

Using Continuous Paper11. If there is slack in the paper between the print head and thetractor unit, use the paper feed knob to take up the slack.Atta

Using Continuous Paper2.Slide the edge guides to the center of the paper’s width.Setting the top of form positionIt is important to set the top of for

Using Continuous Paper3. Attach the tractor cover to the printer.4. Turn on the printer.CAUTION: If you use the paper feed knob to feed thepaper after

Using Continuous PaperWhen you have finished printingTo tear off the paper after you have finished printing, follow thesteps below:1. After printing i

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

Chapter 5 Technical Specifications5-1Printer Specifications...5-2Interface Specifications...

Printing on Special Paper4.Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of yourpaper, according to the table below.Paper TypeLever PositionOrd

Printing on Special Paper5. Attach the tractor cover or printer cover.Using multi-part formsWith the pull tractor unit installed, your printer can pri

Chapter 3Using the PrinterOperating the Control Panel...3-2Lights...

Operating the Control PanelThe buttons on the control panel let you control many of theprinter settings. The control panel also has indicator lights s

Operating the Control PanelON LINE:SelecType:ButtonsON LINE:FORM FEED:LINE FEED/AUTO LOAD:On when the printer can receive and print data fromthe compu

Operating the Control PanelOther control panel featuresThe control panel also gives you access to several special functions.Self test:By holding down

DIP SwitchesBy changing the settings of the two sets of DIP switches inside thefont compartment, you can control various printer features, such asthe

DIP Switches3. Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to move theswitch to either the on or the off position. The tables on thefollowing

DIP SwitchesDIP switch functionsThe tables below describe the DIP switch functions. Note that thesettings may vary depending on the country. Check the

DIP SwitchesInternational character setCountrySW1-1SW1-2SW1-3USAONONONFranceON ONOFFGermanyONOFFONUnited KingdomON OFFOFFDenmark 1OFFONONSwedenOFFONOF

IntroductionThe ActionPrinter™ L-1000 is an advanced 24-pin impact dotmatrix printer combining a compact design and high performancewith a wide range

DIP SwitchesAuto line feedWhen auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on), each carriage returncode (CR) is automatically accompanied by the line feed c

DIP SwitchesSkip over perforationDIP switch 2-3 controls the skip over perforation function. If thisswitch is on when you are using continuous paper,

Selecting TypestylesYour printer can produce a wide range of typestyles by usingdifferent character fonts, pitches, widths, and other enhancements.You

Selecting TypestylesDraft mode uses fewer dots per character for high-speed printing,which makes it ideal for rough drafts and editing work.Roman and

Selecting TypestylesSelecType skips over the SLOT option (both lights on) if an optionalfont module is not installed.The font selected by SelecType re

Selecting an International Character SetSelecting an international character set provides you with thecharacters and symbols used in other languages.

Selecting an International Character SetCountryASCII code (hex)23 24 40 5B5C 5D5E 607B 7C 7D7E8Japan9Norway10Denmark II11Spain II12Latin America13Kore

Choosing a Character TableDIP switch 1-7 selects the italics character table or the EpsonExtended Graphics character table. The Epson Extended Graphic

Chapter 4Troubleshooting and MaintenanceProblems and Solutions...4-2The printer does not print...

Problems and SolutionsThis chapter discusses problems you may encounter and their likelysolutions.This section lists possible problems and likely solu

About This GuideThis user’s guide provides fully illustrated, step-by-step instructionsfor setting up and operating your printer.Finding your way arou

Problems and SolutionsThe printout is spaced incorrectlyText is printed all on one line, or the printer is inserting extra blanklines between lines of

Problems and SolutionsThe printer stops printingl The printer may be out of paper. Check the paper supply.lThe paper may be jammed. Remove the jammed

Problems and SolutionsContinuous paper does not feed properlyThe position of the paper release lever may be wrong. Pull itforward to the continuous pa

Cleaning the PrinterTo keep your printer operating at its best, you should clean itthoroughly several times a year.Follow these steps to clean the pri

Cleaning the PrinterWARNING:lNever use alcohols or thinners to clean the printer;these chemicals can damage the components as well asthe case.l Be car

Replacing the RibbonWhen your printing becomes too faint you need to replace theribbon. The # 7753 Epson replacement ribbon cartridge isrecommended.Fo

Replacing the Ribbon4. To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow.5.Push the new ribbon c

Replacing the Ribbon6. Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbonbetween the print head and ribbon guide while you turn theknob to he

Transporting the PrinterIf you need to transport your printer some distance, carefullyrepack the printer using the original box and packaging material

Transporting the Printer5.If you have removed the pull tractor and the tractor cover,replace them now according to the instructions in Chapter 2.WARNI

Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer...1-2Removing the pull tractor...

Chapter 5Technical SpecificationsPrinter Specifications ...5-2Printing...

Printer SpecificationsPrintingPrinting method:Printing speed:Pitch Quality10draft10LetterQuality12draft12LetterQuality24-pin impact dot matrixCharacte

Printer SpecificationsBuffer:1 Kbyte or 8 Kbytes (DIP switch selectable)Character fonts:FontAvailable Pitches(characters per inch)Epson Draft10, 12, 1

Printer SpecificationsPrintable area:3 mm (0.12")or more9 mm (0.35")or more101 to 242 mm (4.0 to 9.5”) paper width13 mm (0.51”) or more on b

Printer SpecificationsMechanicalRibbon:MCBF:Cartridge ribbon, available in black only( # 7753).Do not use ribbons for 9-pin printers.Life expectancy (

Printer SpecificationsEnvironmentalTemperature:Humidity:Shock:Vibration:Operation: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)Storage:-22°F to 140°F ( -30°C to 60°C)Op

Interface SpecificationsYour printer is equipped with a parallel interface.Pin assignments for the parallel interfaceConnector pin assignments and a

Interface Specifications5-8Technical Specifications

Interface SpecificationsNote:1. The column heading “Direction” refers to the direction ofsignal flow as viewed from the printer.2.“Return” denotes the

Interface SpecificationsPrinting enabled/disabled signals and control conditionsThe table below shows the relationship between printing beingenabled o

Unpacking the PrinterAs you unpack the printer, check that you have all the parts shownbelow and that none have been damaged during transportation.Not

InitializationThere are three ways that the printer can be initialized (returned toa fixed set of conditions).Hardware initialization1. The power is t

Default SettingsThe table below shows the default conditions that become validwhen the printer is initialized.ItemReset to:Top of form positionCurrent

Chapter 6Command SummaryThis summary contains all the commands used by the printer. If acommand has no parameters, it is merely listed. If it has para

Command SummaryASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionPrinter Operation (continued)ESC#35 23 Cancel MSB ControlBEL7 07 BeeperData ControlCRCAN13 0D Carriage Return

Command SummaryASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionVertical MotionESC b nn 98 62 Set Vertical Tabs in ChannelsSame as ESC B except the first n selects achannel

Command SummaryASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionOverall Printing StyleESC x n120 78ESC k n 107 6BESC ! n 33 21Select Letter Quality or Draft1: Letter Quality

Command SummaryASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionPrint Size and Character Width (continued)ESC SO14 0E Select Double-wide Mode (one line)ESC W 1/0 87 57 Turn D

Command SummaryASCIIDec. Hex.DescriptionPrint Enhancement (continued)ESC 452 34 Select Italic ModeESC 553 35 Cancel Italic ModeESC q n113 71 Select Ch

Command SummaryASCII Dec. Hex.DescriptionCharacter Tables (continued)ESC R n 82 52Select an International Character Set0: USA 1: France 2: Germany 3:U

Command SummaryASCIIDec. Hex. DescriptionGraphicsESC K n1 n2 75 4B Select Single-density Graphics ModeESC L n1 n2 76 4C Select Double-density Graphics