Chapter 6 Options and Consumables
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge.......................................................... 122
Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge..................................................... 122
Replacing the ribbon cartridge...................................................... 122
Cut-Sheet Feeder...................................................................... 126
Installing the cut-sheet feeder....................................................... 127
Loading paper in the single-bin cut-sheet feeder........................................ 129
Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder..................................... 132
Assembling the double-bin cut-sheet feeder........................................... 135
Selecting the paper path (bin 1 or bin 2)............................................... 136
Roll Paper Holder..................................................................... 137
Assembling the roll paper holder.................................................... 137
Installing the roll paper holder...................................................... 138
Loading roll paper. . . . . . . .......................................................... 138
Removing roll paper............................................................... 141
Additional Tractor Unit................................................................ 141
Additional Sheet Guide................................................................. 141
Chapter 7 Product Information
Printer Parts.......................................................................... 142
Printer Specifications.................................................................. 144
Mechanical...................................................................... 144
Electronic........................................................................ 147
Electrical........................................................................ 148
Environmental................................................................... 149
System Requirements.............................................................. 149
Paper........................................................................... 150
Recommended printable area....................................................... 154
Command Lists....................................................................... 156
Epson ESC/P control codes......................................................... 156
IBM PPDS emulation control codes.................................................. 157
Standards and Approvals. .............................................................. 158
Safety approvals................................................................... 159
Cleaning the Printer................................................................... 159
Transporting the Printer................................................................ 160
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