Epson 2190 - FX B/W Dot-matrix Printer Guía de usuario

R9-pin Dot Matrix Printer®User’s GuideThis manual is divided in two sections: English and Spanish. The English section begins after this page. The Spa

10 Setting Up the PrinterL7. Reinstall the paper tension unit by lowering it onto the printer’s mounting pegs. Then press down on both ends until it c

Setting Up the Printer 11RConnecting the Printer to Your ComputerYour printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and a U

12 Setting Up the PrinterL3. Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the printer and plug the other end into a properly grounded electric

Setting Up the Printer 13R2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The Installation screen appears:If it does not, double-c

14 Setting Up the PrinterL6. Click Browse and select the path for the printer driver. Then click OK and follow the on-screen instructions.If you are u

Setting Up the Printer 15RInstalling and Using the Online Reference GuideYou can install the online Reference Guide on your hard disk and view it from

16 Setting Up the PrinterL2. Click Yes. After a moment, you see the Welcome screen:3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. When the i

Paper Handling 17RChapter 2Paper HandlingThis chapter covers some important instructions you need to load and use paper in your printer. For complete

18 Paper HandlingLAdjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting Before you start printing, make sure the paper-thickness setting is correct for the type of pa

Paper Handling 19RLoading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor1. Make sure the printer is turned off. Then open the front cover and the flap.

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20 Paper HandlingL5. Remove the front cover by pulling it straight down.6. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket co

Paper Handling 21RIf the first line on your page appears too high or low, you can change its position using the Micro Adjust function as described on

22 Paper HandlingL5. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Then open both sprocket covers and fit the first four holes of the paper, with t

Paper Handling 23R3. Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward.4. Slide the left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from

24 Paper HandlingL6. Insert the paper into the front or bottom paper slot as shown below until it emerges between the platen and the ribbon guide. The

Paper Handling 25R9. Reattach the front cover.10. Turn on the printer.11. Remove any slack in the paper by pressing the LF/FF button. (Always remove a

26 Paper HandlingLRemoving paper from the pull tractor1. After you finish printing, tear off the paper supply at the perforation nearest the paper ent

Paper Handling 27R1. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. Then set the paper-thickness lever to 0 if you are using ordinary single-sh

28 Paper HandlingLLoading Special PapersFollow the guidelines in this section when loading single-sheet multipart forms, labels, envelopes, and postca

Paper Handling 29R❏ Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper slot. Because the rear paper path is curved, labels may come off thei

3RContentsIntroductionOkidata Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Paper HandlingL❏ The print head must not print past the left or right edge of the envelope or other thick paper. Make sure your application program

Paper Handling 31RUsing the Micro Adjust FunctionThe Micro Adjust function allows you to move the paper forward or backward in 1/216-inch (0.118 mm) i

32 Paper HandlingL3. Open the paper guide cover, then press the LF/FF D button to feed paper backward, or press the Load/Eject U button to feed paper

Paper Handling 33R1. Make sure the printer is turned on.2. Load paper. (If the tractor is in a push position, press the Load/Eject button to advance c

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Using the Control Panel 35RChapter 3Using the Control PanelThis chapter describes the buttons and lights on the control panel, plus: ❏ Selecting a fon

36 Using the Control PanelL4Tear Off/Bin (Set) buttonFeeds continuous paper forward to the tear-off position.Feeds continuous paper backward from the

Using the Control Panel 37RSelecting a Font and PitchUsually, you use your application program to select the font and pitch you want to use in a docum

38 Using the Control PanelLChanging the Printer’s Default SettingsWhile you can often change the printer’s settings through your software or printer d

Using the Control Panel 39RDefault-setting modeFollow the steps below to enter the default-setting mode. If you use single sheets, you need to load a

4LUsing the Control PanelButtons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Selecting a Font and Pitch

40 Using the Control PanelLEmulating the Okidata Microline 320/321 TurboYou can make your FX-890 or FX-2190 work like the Okidata Microline 320 Turbo

Troubleshooting 41RChapter 4TroubleshootingThis chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to clear paper jams and print a self test. For

42 TroubleshootingLO = On, O = Flashing••• = Three beeps, ••••• = Five beepsClearing Paper Jams1. Turn off the printer and open the printer cover.2.

Troubleshooting 43RPrinting a Self TestRunning the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is causing the problem.

44 TroubleshootingLWhere To Get HelpIf your EPSON printer is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting informa

Product Information 45RChapter 5Product InformationSafety InstructionsHot Parts Caution SymbolImportant Safety InstructionsRead all of these safety in

46 Product InformationL❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or pl

Product Information 47RWARNINGThe connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of th

48 Product InformationLWhat This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal consumer use in the United States and Canada. This warranty

Introduction 5RIntroductionThis manual covers the following basic information to get you started using your printer:❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper H

6 IntroductionLOptionsBy adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can further expand your printer’s capabilities. Optional

Setting Up the Printer 7RChapter 1Setting Up the PrinterThis chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer.Unpacking the PrinterMake sure yo

8 Setting Up the PrinterL❏ Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase information in

Setting Up the Printer 9R4. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. The black plastic ribbon guide is held in place on top of the cartridge