Chapter 6 Options and Consumables
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge.......................................................... 120
Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge..................................................... 120
Replacing the ribbon cartridge...................................................... 120
Cut-Sheet Feeder...................................................................... 124
Installing the cut-sheet feeder....................................................... 125
Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder........................................ 127
Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder..................................... 130
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder........................................... 133
Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2)............................................... 134
Roll Paper Holder..................................................................... 135
Assembling the roll paper holder.................................................... 135
Installing the roll paper holder...................................................... 136
Loading roll paper. . . . . . . .......................................................... 136
Removing roll paper............................................................... 139
Additional Tractor Unit................................................................ 139
Additional Sheet Guide................................................................. 139
Chapter 7 Product Information
Printer Parts.......................................................................... 140
Printer Specifications.................................................................. 142
Mechanical...................................................................... 142
Electronic........................................................................ 145
Electrical........................................................................ 146
Environmental................................................................... 147
System Requirements.............................................................. 147
Paper........................................................................... 148
Recommended printable area....................................................... 152
Command Lists....................................................................... 154
Epson ESC/P control codes......................................................... 154
IBM PPDS emulation control codes.................................................. 155
Standards and Approvals. .............................................................. 156
Safety approvals................................................................... 157
Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 157
Transporting the Printer................................................................ 158
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