Epson Lq 2180 User Guide

							1-4      Setting Up the Printer
Choosing a Place for the Printer 
Follow the guidelines below when selecting a location for your 
printer.
oPlace the printer on a flat, stable surface. The printer will not 
operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle.
oPlace the printer where you can easily connect it to a network 
interface cable, if necessary.
oLeave adequate room around the printer for easy operation 
and maintenance.
oAvoid using or storing the printer in places subject to rapid 
changes in temperature and humidity. Also keep it away 
from direct sunlight, strong light, heat sources, or excessive 
moisture or dust.
oAvoid places subject to shocks and vibrations.
oPlace the printer near a wall outlet where you can easily 
unplug the power cord.
Note for French-speaking users:
Placez limprimante près dune prise de contact où la fiche peut être 
débranchée facilement.
oAvoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or 
automatic timers. An interruption in power can erase 
information in the memory of your printer or computer. 
Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or 
other appliances that can cause voltage fluctuations.
oKeep the entire computer system away from potential 
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers 
or the base units of cordless telephones. 
						

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oUse a grounded power outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
oMake sure the paper path is clear and unobstructed before 
you print on continuous paper. (See the next section.)
If you plan to use a printer stand, follow these guidelines:
oUse a stand that supports at least 26 kg (57.8 lb).
oNever use a stand that tilts the printer. The printer should 
always be kept level.
oPosition your printer’s power cord and interface cable so they 
do not interfere with paper feeding. If possible, secure the 
cables to a leg of the printer stand.
Positioning the continuous paper supply
Before using continuous paper, make sure you line up your paper 
supply with the tractor feeder so the paper feeds smoothly into 
the printer, as shown below. 
						

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Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 
This section describes how to install or replace the ribbon 
cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the 
same except that you need to remove the used ribbon cartridge 
before replacing it with a new one.
EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges 
(S015086). Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause 
damage to your printer not covered by EPSON’s warranties.
 
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Warning:
You will need to move the print head by hand to install or replace 
the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print 
head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when 
the surface of the Operate
 button is even with the button 
protectors as shown.
 
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Caution:
Moving the print head while the printer is on may damage 
the printer.
2. If the printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it 
from the outlet. 
						

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3. Lift the printer cover by its back edge and then pull it 
straight up and off.
4. Make sure that the print head is not hot; if it is, let it cool for 
a few minutes before touching it. Then slide the print head to 
the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the 
paper tension unit) by hand.
Note:
When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge 
even though the print head is not positioned in the ribbon 
installation position. 
						

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5. If a used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it 
slightly forward and up; the ribbon guide snaps away from 
the metal pins behind the print head. Properly dispose of the 
used ribbon cartridge.
6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Remove 
the separator from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and 
discard the separator. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob 
in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
ribbon guide
separator
ribbon-tightening knob 
						

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7. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Fit 
the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small 
pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Then lay the 
cartridge flat.
8. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over 
the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press 
down the cartridge until both ends click into place. 
						

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9. Lift the ribbon guide of the ribbon cartridge (¬) and insert it 
firmly over the metal pins behind the print head (­). Make 
sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it is in place 
behind the print head. Press down the guide until it clicks 
into place.
10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow 
to remove any slack in the ribbon as shown above. Then slide 
the print head from side to side to make sure it moves 
smoothly.
ribbon guide
ribbon-tightening 
knob 
						

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11. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into 
the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover until it 
clicks into place.
Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 
To install the paper guide and paper separator, follow these steps:
1. Turn over the paper guide and insert the paper separator’s 
tabs into the slots on the paper guide.
paper separator
paper guide 
						

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2. Make sure the paper guide cover is open as shown below. 
Attach the paper guide by sliding the slots on the bottom of 
the paper guide over the pegs behind the paper tension unit.
3. Close the paper guide cover.
paper tension 
unit
paper guide cover 
						

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Plugging In the Printer 
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. The printer is off when 
the surface of the 
Operate
 button is even with the button 
protectors as shown below.
2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its 
voltage matches that of your electrical outlet. Also make sure 
the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical 
outlet.
 
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Caution:
It is not possible to change the printer’s voltage. If the rated 
voltage and your outlet voltage do not match, contact your 
dealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power cord.
3. If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the 
appropriate end into the AC inlet on the back of the printer.
4. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical 
outlet.