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Assembling the Printer
Attaching the paper guide
To attach the paper guide, slide the slots on the paper guide all 
the way onto the mounting pegs in the printer as shown below.
Plugging in the Printer 
1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 
2. Check the label on the back of the printer to make sure its 
voltage matches that of your electrical...

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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.
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 
Your printer has a standard IEEE-1284 compatible parallel 
interface connection and an optional interface.
If your...

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3. Squeeze the wire clips together until they lock in place on both 
sides of the connector.
4. If your cable has a ground wire, connect it to the printer’s 
ground connector as shown below.
5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer. 

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Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge
EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON Ribbon 
Cartridges (S015016). 
 
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Warning:
You may touch 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 proceeding.
1. Make sure the printer is...

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3. The print head should be in the replacement position 
indicated by an indentation in the front metal plate, as shown 
below. 
If it is not, close the printer cover and turn the printer on to 
move the print head to the replacement position. Wait a few 
seconds, then turn the printer off again and open the printer 
cover.
 
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Caution:
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4. If a used ribbon cartridge is already installed, squeeze the tabs 
on each side of the cartridge, and pull the cartridge out of the 
printer. Properly dispose the used ribbon and cartridge.
5. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob on the new cartridge in the 
direction of the arrow to take up any slack in the ribbon. 
6. Hold the ribbon cartridge with...

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7. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly 
down into position; then press on both ends of the cartridge 
to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots.
8. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob again to remove any slack in 
the ribbon and to make sure the ribbon moves freely.
9. Close the printer cover. 
Note:
The printer pauses...

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Installing the Printer Software
After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to 
install the software included on the EPSON printer software 
CD-ROM shipped with your printer.
Your printer software includes:
oPrinter driver
The printer driver is the software that runs, or “drives,” your 
printer. With it, you can make printer settings...

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Installing the printer software in Windows 98, 95, 
2000, or NT 4.0
Follow the steps below to install the printer software in 
Windows 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0:
Note:
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Installing the printer software for Windows2000 or NT 4.0 may 
require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your 
administrator for more information.
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If you wish to...

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3. Click Install
 to start the printer software installation.
4. Select your printer from the list, then follow the instructions 
on the screen.
When you install the printer driver on Windows 98, 95, 2000 or 
NT 4.0, EPSON Status Monitor 3 will also be installed. 
For information on opening and using the software, see Chapter 3, 
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