Epson Lq 2180 User Guide

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting      7-19
After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically 
and begins printing the self test. A series of characters is 
printed.
Note:
To temporarily stop the self test, press the Pause
 button. To resume 
the test, press the Pause
 button again.
3. To end the self test, press the 
Pause button to stop printing 
and the 
Load/Eject button to eject the printed page. Then 
turn off the printer.
Printing a Hex Dump 
If you are an experienced user or a...

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To print a hex dump, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure paper is loaded and the printer is turned off.
 
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Caution:
Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds 
before turning it back on; otherwise you may damage the printer.
2. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and 
Load/Eject buttons while you press the Operate button to 
turn on the printer.
3. Open a software program and send a print job to the printer. 
Your printer prints all the codes it...

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Enhancing Your Printer With Options      A-1
Appendix A
Enhancing Your Printer With Options
Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Paper handling options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Optional interface cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Installing the high-capacity or...

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Options 
As described below, a variety of paper handling options and interface cards 
are available for your printer. To purchase options, contact your dealer or 
customer support as described in Appendix D.
Paper handling options
High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80673])
Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper, 25 plain bond 
envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer 
without reloading. You can also load a stack of 
single-sheet multi-part forms up to 15 mm 
(0.59...

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Note:
The asterisk (]) is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which varies 
by country.
Optional interface cards
You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer’s built-
in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. 
The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your 
printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.) 
For instructions on installing an interface card, see...

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Using the Optional Cut-Sheet Feeders 
When you install the optional high-capacity cut-sheet feeder (C80673]), you 
can load up to 150 single sheets of paper in the printer. Also you can create 
a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by connecting the second bin cut-sheet feeder 
(C80674]) to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. The double-bin cut-sheet 
feeder allows you to load two different types of single-sheet paper in the 
printer at the same time and easily switch...

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1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
 
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Caution:
Be sure to turn off the printer. You will need to move the print head 
to the ribbon installation position before installing the high-capacity 
cut-sheet feeder,  and moving the print head while the printer is on 
may damage the printer.
2. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. Then press up the tabs on 
both sides of the paper tension unit and lift it up and off the printer. If 
a tractor is installed...

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Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder
You can load up to 150 ordinary single sheets, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 
30 postcards in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder. You can also load a stack 
of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 15 mm (0.59 inch) thick in this feeder.
Follow the steps below to load paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
 
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Caution:
Do not load carbon paper or labels in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder.
1. Open the...

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3. Release the left and right paper guides of the cut-sheet feeder by pulling 
the lock levers forward.
4. Holding the lower portion of the left paper guide, slide it until it is 
aligned with the arrow mark on the back of the center support. Then 
push the left lock lever backward to lock it in place. Holding the lower 
portion of the right paper guide, slide it to match the width of your 
paper, but do not lock it.
5. Slide the paper stacker midway between...

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6. As shown below, set the cut-sheet feeder’s paper type levers to the 
proper position for the paper you will load: single-sheet paper or 
postcards and envelopes.
Note:
Always set the paper type levers before you load paper.
7. Pull both paper set levers forward until the paper guides retract 
and lock open to allow paper loading.
8. Take a stack of paper (up to 150 sheets of plain paper) and fan it. 
Next, tap the side and bottom edges of the paper on a...