What to do if paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the left or right for Epson LX-1170+II?
- MMichael DavisSep 10, 2025
Move the paper (and the edge guides) a little to the left or right on your Epson printer.
What to do if paper on the paper guide is positioned too far to the left or right for Epson LX-1170+II?
Move the paper (and the edge guides) a little to the left or right on your Epson printer.
What to do if print head is damaged on Epson LX-1170+II Printer?
Stop printing and contact your dealer to have the print head of your Epson printer replaced.
What to do if there is too much slack in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose in Epson LX-1170+II Printer?
Reinstall the ribbon cartridge in your Epson printer.
What to do if Epson LX-1170+II Printer has an unknown error?
If an unknown error occurs on your Epson printer, turn it off, wait several minutes, and then turn it back on. If the error continues, contact your dealer.
How to set printer port correctly for Epson LX-1170+II?
For Windows 98, Me, 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, click Start, point to Settings, then click Printers. For Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel, then click Printers and Faxes. When the icon of the Epson printer you are using appears, right-click it and select Properties. Then, click the Ports or Details tab and select the appropriate port.
What to do if a single sheet of paper is not fully ejected from Epson Printer?
Press the Load/Eject button on your Epson printer to eject the sheet. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
What to do if no paper is loaded in Epson LX-1170+II?
Load paper in the Epson printer. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
What if software is not installed properly for Epson LX-1170+II?
Check that the software is installed properly for your Epson printer. Check the software’s printer settings.
What to do if my Epson Printer may have overheated?
Let the Epson printer cool down. Then try to print again. If the printer still does not print correctly contact your dealer.
How to load paper correctly in Epson LX-1170+II Printer?
Remove the paper from your Epson printer and reload it. Then press the Pause button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary.
Type | Dot Matrix Printer |
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Print Method | Serial Impact Dot Matrix |
Print Width | 80 columns |
Number of Pins | 9 pins |
Interface | USB, Parallel |
Noise Level | 55 dB(A) |
Print Speed | 337 characters per second (cps) |
Paper Path | Push tractor |
Paper Size | Continuous paper |
Paper Width | 101.6 to 254 mm |
Weight | 4.4 kg |
Details on reproduction and usage of publication content.
Lists registered trademarks of Epson and other companies.
Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and note symbols used in the manual.
Symbol indicating hot parts on the printer, advising against touching them.
General advice to read safety instructions before using the printer.
Instructions on how to properly place the printer for operation.
Guidelines for cleaning and servicing the printer, including conditions for professional service.
Advice on using labels and handling paper temperature/humidity.
Instructions on printer operation, power cycling, and print head handling.
Specific safety advice for UK users regarding earthing and plug wiring.
Detailed explanation of control panel buttons and status lights.
How to select printer fonts using the control panel buttons.
How to diagnose problems using control panel lights and beep patterns.
General troubleshooting advice, including self-tests and hex dumps.
General instructions for installing optional printer accessories.
Steps to install the optional cut-sheet feeder.
Diagram identifying the external and internal parts of the printer.
Technical specifications of the printer.
Overview of the printer's capabilities and bundled software.
Instructions for loading and printing with continuous paper using the tractor.
Detailed steps for loading continuous paper using the push tractor.
Steps 1 and 2 for installing the pull tractor.
Steps 5-7 for loading paper with the pull tractor.
Steps for adjusting the top-of-form position using the printer's controls.
Manual method to advance paper to the tear-off edge.
How to configure the printer for automatic paper advancement to tear-off.
Steps 1 and 2 for loading single sheets of paper.
More tips for printing labels, including removal and cautions.
Cautions for printing on envelopes, ensuring printing stays within margins.
Overview of the printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility.
How to access and use the EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility.
How to set up the printer for network sharing.
Instructions for configuring the computer that shares the printer.
Instructions for configuring client computers to access the shared printer.
Steps to configure Windows Me or 98 clients to use a shared printer.
Steps to uninstall the printer driver and associated software.
Detailed explanation of control panel buttons and status lights.
Settings for serial interface: Baud Rate, Parity, Data Length.
How to diagnose problems using control panel lights and beep patterns.
Troubleshooting steps when the printer is not printing.
Solution for Paper Out and Pause lights being on with three beeps.
Troubleshooting for faint or uneven print quality.
Troubleshooting for missing dots in printouts.
Troubleshooting for incorrect characters or typestyles.
Troubleshooting for incorrect print positioning on the page.
Troubleshooting for mismatches between page length settings and paper.
Troubleshooting for single sheets not feeding correctly.
Troubleshooting for crooked paper feeding or jams with single sheets.
Troubleshooting for crooked feeding or jams with continuous paper.
How to check driver installation in Device Manager and identify incorrect installations.
Steps to perform a printer self-test using continuous or single-sheet paper.
General instructions for installing optional printer accessories.
Importance of using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges for printer longevity.
Diagram identifying the external and internal parts of the printer.
Mechanical specifications including printing method, speed, direction, and resolution.
Specifications for feeding methods, feeders, paper feed speed, color printing, and reliability.
Dimensions, weight, ribbon types, ribbon life, and acoustic noise specifications.
Paper specifications for single-sheet multipart forms and envelopes.
Paper specifications for labels and single sheets (LX-1170II).
Diagram and measurements for the printable area on single sheets and envelopes (LX-300+II).
Lists ESC/P control codes for general operation, paper feeding, and page format.
Lists safety standards for 120V and 230V versions.