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Epson LX-1170+II

Epson LX-1170+II
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User's Guide
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NPDxxxx-00

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Epson LX-1170+II Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDot Matrix Printer
Print MethodSerial Impact Dot Matrix
Print Width80 columns
Number of Pins9 pins
InterfaceUSB, Parallel
Noise Level55 dB(A)
Print Speed337 characters per second (cps)
Paper PathPush tractor
Paper SizeContinuous paper
Paper Width101.6 to 254 mm
Weight4.4 kg

Summary

Copyrights and Trademarks

Copyrights

Details on reproduction and usage of publication content.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks of Epson and other companies.

Safety Instructions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and note symbols used in the manual.

Hot Parts Caution Symbol

Symbol indicating hot parts on the printer, advising against touching them.

Important Safety Instructions

General advice to read safety instructions before using the printer.

Printer Setup Guidelines

Instructions on how to properly place the printer for operation.

Printer Maintenance

Cleaning and Servicing Procedures

Guidelines for cleaning and servicing the printer, including conditions for professional service.

Paper Handling

Handling Paper

Advice on using labels and handling paper temperature/humidity.

Printer Operation

Instructions on printer operation, power cycling, and print head handling.

Regional User Information

United Kingdom Users - Safety Information

Specific safety advice for UK users regarding earthing and plug wiring.

Control Panel Overview

Buttons and Lights

Detailed explanation of control panel buttons and status lights.

Selecting a Built-in Font

How to select printer fonts using the control panel buttons.

Troubleshooting

Using Error Indicators

How to diagnose problems using control panel lights and beep patterns.

Problems and Solutions

General troubleshooting advice, including self-tests and hex dumps.

Options and Consumables

Installing and Using Options

General instructions for installing optional printer accessories.

Cut-sheet Feeder Installation

Steps to install the optional cut-sheet feeder.

Product Information

Printer Parts Diagram

Diagram identifying the external and internal parts of the printer.

Printer Specifications

Technical specifications of the printer.

Getting to Know Your Printer

Features Overview

Overview of the printer's capabilities and bundled software.

Paper Handling

Printing on Continuous Paper

Instructions for loading and printing with continuous paper using the tractor.

Printing with the Push Tractor

Detailed steps for loading continuous paper using the push tractor.

Removing Printed Documents from Push Tractor

Switching to Single Sheets

Printing with the Pull Tractor

Pull Tractor Installation - Steps 1-2

Steps 1 and 2 for installing the pull tractor.

Pull Tractor Paper Loading - Steps 5-7

Steps 5-7 for loading paper with the pull tractor.

Adjusting Top-of-Form Position

Adjusting Top-of-Form Position - Control Panel Steps

Steps for adjusting the top-of-form position using the printer's controls.

Advancing Paper to Tear-Off Edge

Using the Tear Off Button

Manual method to advance paper to the tear-off edge.

Automatic Tear-Off Advancement

How to configure the printer for automatic paper advancement to tear-off.

Adjusting Tear-Off Position

Printing on Single Sheets

Loading Single Sheets - Steps 1-2

Steps 1 and 2 for loading single sheets of paper.

Printing on Special Paper

Adjusting Paper Thickness Lever

Multipart Forms

Labels

Labels - Printing Tips and Removal

More tips for printing labels, including removal and cautions.

Envelopes

Envelopes - Printing Tips and Cautions

Cautions for printing on envelopes, ensuring printing stays within margins.

Printer Software

About Printer Software

Overview of the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility.

Printer Driver with Windows Me and 98

Accessing Printer Driver (Windows Applications)

Accessing Printer Driver (Start Menu)

Changing Printer Driver Settings

Printer Driver with Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0

Accessing Printer Driver (Windows Applications - XP2000 NT)

Accessing Printer Driver (Start Menu - XP2000 NT)

Printer Driver Settings Overview

Custom Paper Size Definition

Monitoring Settings

EPSON Status Monitor 3 Access

How to access and use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility.

Using EPSON Status Monitor 3

Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3

Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3

Setting Up Printer on Network

Sharing the Printer

How to set up the printer for network sharing.

Setting the Printer Server

Instructions for configuring the computer that shares the printer.

Setting the Clients

Instructions for configuring client computers to access the shared printer.

Printer Server Setup (Windows XP2000 NT 4.0)

Setting Up Client Computers

Client Setup (Windows Me98)

Steps to configure Windows Me or 98 clients to use a shared printer.

Client Setup (Windows XP2000)

Client Setup (Windows NT 4.0)

Installing Printer Driver from CD-ROM

Canceling Printing

Uninstalling Printer Software

Uninstalling Driver and Status Monitor 3

Steps to uninstall the printer driver and associated software.

Uninstalling USB Device Driver

Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Detailed explanation of control panel buttons and status lights.

Selecting a Built-in Font

About Default Settings

Skip Over Perforation

Auto Tear Off

Software Modes

Interface Mode Settings

Serial Interface Settings

Settings for serial interface: Baud Rate, Parity, Data Length.

Changing Default Settings

Troubleshooting

Using Error Indicators

How to diagnose problems using control panel lights and beep patterns.

Problems and Solutions

Power Supply Troubleshooting

Printing Issues

Printer Does Not Print

Troubleshooting steps when the printer is not printing.

Paper Out and Pause Lights On

Solution for Paper Out and Pause lights being on with three beeps.

Print Quality Issues

Faint or Uneven Print

Troubleshooting for faint or uneven print quality.

Missing Dots in Print

Troubleshooting for missing dots in printouts.

Print Character Issues

Unexpected Characters or Typestyles

Troubleshooting for incorrect characters or typestyles.

Incorrect Print Position

Troubleshooting for incorrect print positioning on the page.

Page Length and Gap Issues

Page Length Mismatches

Troubleshooting for mismatches between page length settings and paper.

Paper Handling Issues

Single Sheets Not Feeding Properly

Troubleshooting for single sheets not feeding correctly.

Single Sheet Feeding Crooked or Jamming

Troubleshooting for crooked paper feeding or jams with single sheets.

Continuous Paper Feeding Issues

Continuous Paper Feeding Crooked or Jamming

Troubleshooting for crooked feeding or jams with continuous paper.

Cut-Sheet Feeder Issues

Feeder Switching Issues

Dual Tractor Paper Feeding Issues

Color Upgrade Kit Operation Issues (LX-300+II)

Correcting USB Connection Problems

USB Connection Problems - Checking Device Manager

How to check driver installation in Device Manager and identify incorrect installations.

USB Cable Operation Issues

Printing a Self Test

Performing a Self Test - Steps

Steps to perform a printer self-test using continuous or single-sheet paper.

Contacting Customer Support

Technical Support Web Site

Options and Consumables

Installing and Using Options

General instructions for installing optional printer accessories.

Pull Tractor Unit Installation

Roll Paper Holder Installation

Color Upgrade Kit Installation (LX-300+II Only)

Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

Genuine EPSON Ribbon Cartridge

Importance of using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges for printer longevity.

Product Information

Printer Parts Diagram

Diagram identifying the external and internal parts of the printer.

Printer Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Mechanical specifications including printing method, speed, direction, and resolution.

Feeding Methods and Reliability Specifications

Specifications for feeding methods, feeders, paper feed speed, color printing, and reliability.

Dimensions, Weight, and Ribbon Specifications

Dimensions, weight, ribbon types, ribbon life, and acoustic noise specifications.

Electronic Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Paper Specifications

Paper Specifications - Multipart Forms and Envelopes

Paper specifications for single-sheet multipart forms and envelopes.

Paper Specifications - Labels and Single Sheets (LX-1170 II)

Paper specifications for labels and single sheets (LX-1170II).

Printable Area

Printable Area (Single SheetsEnvelopes - LX-300+II)

Diagram and measurements for the printable area on single sheets and envelopes (LX-300+II).

Paper Alignment

Command Lists

EPSON ESCP Control Codes

Lists ESC/P control codes for general operation, paper feeding, and page format.

IBM Emulation Control Codes

Standards and Approvals

Safety Approvals

Lists safety standards for 120V and 230V versions.

Cleaning the Printer

Transporting the Printer

Glossary

Index

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