Epson LX-300 User Manual

Chapter 1
Setting Up the Printer
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Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Choosing a place for the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Assembling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Installing the paper-feed knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Attaching the paper supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Installing the ribbon cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Plugging in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Using the parallel interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Using the serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Setting Up Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows programs . . . . . . 1-17
Using non-Windows software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
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Epson LX-300 Specifications

General

Print Method	9-pin impact dot matrix
Interface	Parallel
Paper Handling	Friction feed, tractor feed
Weight	4.4 kg
Operating Environment	Temperature: 5 - 35°C, Humidity: 10 - 80%