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 programmer, you can print a 
hexadecimal dump to isolate communication problems between 
the printer and your software program. In hex dump mode, the 
printer prints all data received from the computer as hexadecimal 
values.
You can print a hex dump using either single sheets or continuous 
paper. See Chapter 2 for instructions on loading continuous 
paper, or Chapter 3 for instructions on loading single sheets.
Note:
Use paper that is at least 210 mm (8.3 inches) wide, such as A4- or letter-
size paper. 
						

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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 receives in hexadecimal 
format.
If characters are printable, they appear in the right column as 
ASCII characters. Nonprintable codes, such as control codes, 
are represented by dots. By comparing the characters printed 
in the right column with the printout of the hexadecimal 
codes, you can check the codes the printer is receiving.
4. To exit hex dump mode, press the Pause button to stop 
printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed 
page(s). Then turn off the printer. 
						

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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 double-bin 
cut-sheet feeder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Loading paper in the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder  . . . . . . A-6
Selecting the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Switching between continuous paper and 
single-sheet paper in the cut-sheet feeder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Using the Roll Paper Holder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
Assembling the roll paper holder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
Installing the roll paper holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Loading roll paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
Removing roll paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Installing an Interface Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
Using the C82305
] or C82306] serial interface card . . . . . . . A-18 
						

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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 inch) thick in this feeder. For instructions 
on using this option, see page A-4.
Second bin cut-sheet feeder (C80674])
Connects to the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder 
to create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder. You 
can load up to 50 sheets of ordinary 
single-sheet paper in the second-bin cut-sheet 
feeder. For instructions on using this option, 
see page A-4.
Pull tractor (C80032])
Improves continuous paper handling and 
reduces the chance of paper jams. Using a pull 
tractor in combination with a push tractor is 
especially useful for printing on continuous 
pre-printed forms, multi-part forms, and 
labels, and for printing high-quality graphics. 
For instructions on using this option, see 
page 2-21. 
						

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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 page A-17.
If you are unsure whether you need an optional interface or would like to 
know more about interfaces, contact your dealer. Roll paper holder (#8310)
Allows you to use your printer with 8.5-inch 
roll paper like that used with telex machines. 
For instructions on using this option, see page 
A-12.
Model number  Name
C82305
] / C82306
]Serial interface card
C82307
] / C82308
]32KB serial interface card
C82310
] / C82311
]32KB parallel interface card
C82312
]LocalTalk interface card
C82313
]32KB IEEE-488 interface card
C82314
]Coax interface card
C82315
]Twinax interface card
C82345
]IEEE-1284 parallel interface card
C82357
] / C82362
] /
C82363
] / C82364
]Ethernet interface card
The asterisk (
]) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country. 
						

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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 between them. To assemble the 
double-bin cut-sheet feeder and load paper in the second-bin cut-sheet 
feeder, see the second-bin cut-sheet feeder manual. For instructions on 
selecting bin 1 or bin 2 of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see page A-10.
Note:
The second-bin cut-sheet feeder can be used only in combination with the high-
capacity cut-sheet feeder; you cannot use it alone.
Installing the high-capacity or double-bin cut-sheet 
feeder
You install the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder and double-bin cut-sheet 
feeder in the same way. Follow the steps below.
Note:
Before installing the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, assemble it as described in the cut-
sheet feeder manual.
 
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Warning:
You will need to move the print head by hand before installing the cut-sheet 
feeder. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool 
for a few minutes before touching it. 
						

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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 in the pull position, remove it as described on page 
2-32. Store unused parts in a safe place.
3. Hold the cut-sheet feeder in both hands and fit the feeder’s notches over 
the mounting posts on the printer as shown below. Then release the 
latch levers and lower the cut-sheet feeder until it rests on the printer.
4. Insert the cable into the connector as shown above. 
5. Replace the printer cover.
You are now ready to load paper in the cut-sheet feeder. To load paper in 
the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder, see the next section. To load paper in the 
second bin of the double-bin cut-sheet feeder, see the manual that comes 
with the second-bin cut-sheet feeder. If you installed the double-bin cut-
sheet feeder, you need to select the paper source (bin 1 or bin 2) as described 
on page A-10.
To remove the cut-sheet feeder, reverse the steps above. 
						

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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 paper guide cover, and set the paper release lever to the single-
sheet position. Also make sure the paper thickness lever (located under 
the printer cover) is set to the proper position for your paper’s thickness.
 
2. Pull down the center support.
center support 
						

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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 the paper guides as shown 
above.
paper stacker 
						

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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 flat surface to 
even up the stack.
9. Insert the paper stack printable side down along the left paper guide.
envelopes or postcards
single-sheet paper or 
single-sheet multi-part 
forms