Epson Lq680 User Guide

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The printer you want to use is 
not selected in your software.Choose the correct printer from the 
Windows desktop or in your 
application before printing.
Your application software is 
not configured correctly for 
your printer.Make sure that your application 
software is set up correctly for your 
printer. See your application 
documentation. If...

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Clearing Paper Jams 
To clear a paper jam, follow these steps: 
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Open the printer cover.
3. If continuous paper is loaded in the printer, remove it or tear 
off the supply at the back of the printer.
4. Turn the knob on the right side of the printer toward you to 
eject the paper in the printer. Remove any remaining pieces 
of...

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Aligning Vertical Lines in Your Printout 
If you notice that the vertical lines in your printout are not 
properly aligned, you can use the printer’s bidirectional 
adjustment mode to correct this problem.
Note:
o
To complete the steps below, you need four sheets of A4 or letter size 
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Printing a Self Test 
Running the printer’s self test helps you determine whether the 
printer or the computer is causing the problem:
oIf the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is working 
properly and the problem probably results from your printer 
driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface 
cable. (Be sure to use a...

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2. To run the test using the Draft font, hold down the LF/FF
 
button while you turn on the printer. To run the test using the 
printer’s letter-quality fonts, hold down the Load/Eject
 
button while you turn on the printer.
After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper automatically 
and begins printing a self test. A series of characters is printed....

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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 turn on the printer.
3....

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Appendix A
Enhancing Your Printer With Options
Cut-Sheet Feeders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Installing the cut-sheet feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Loading paper from the cut-sheet feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Switching between the tractor...

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Cut-Sheet Feeders
Two cut-sheet feeders are available for use with your printer:
The asterisk (
]) is a substitute for the last digit, which varies by country. Contact 
your local EPSON dealer for the part number in your country.
You can install the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder by itself, 
or you can assemble and install a double-bin...

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Installing the cut-sheet feeder
The cut-sheet feeder comes with a paper guide for stacking 
printed sheets. To install the cut-sheet feeder, you need to attach 
both the cut-sheet feeder and the paper guide. Follow the steps 
below.
Note:
o
The second-bin feeder can be used only in combination with the high-
capacity feeder.
o
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3. Hold the cut-sheet feeder by placing your hands on both sides 
of it. While holding down the buttons on both sides, fit the 
notches on each side of the feeder over the mounting posts on 
the printer. Lower the cut-sheet feeder until it rests on the 
printer.
4. Remove the paper guide from the front of the printer. Then 
slide the...