Epson Lq680 User Guide

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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 outlet. Also make sure 
the plug on your printer’s power cord matches your electrical 
outlet.
 
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Warning:
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. 
						

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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 computer requires a different type of printer interface, try 
one of the Type B optional interfaces described in “Optional 
interface cards” on page A-19.
Follow the steps below to connect the printer to your computer 
using a parallel interface connector, or a ground wire connector.
1. Make sure both the printer and computer are turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector securely into the parallel interface 
connector.
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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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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 turned off.
2. Open the printer cover by gently lifting up the notch on the 
both sides. 
						

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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:
Following the steps below while the printer is turned on can 
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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 the exposed ribbon down and 
the ribbon-tightening knob facing you, and guide the ribbon 
under the print head. Then snap the cartridge into place so 
that the tabs on both sides of the cartridge fit into the notches 
in the cartridge holder. 
						

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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 and cannot print when the printer cover is open. 
						

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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 such as print 
quality, resolution, and paper size.
oEPSON Status Monitor 3 (for Windows 98, 95, 2000 and 
NT 4.0)
The EPSON Status Monitor 3 notifies you of printer errors and 
displays printer status information.
oEPSON Remote! (a DOS-based printer setup utility)
The EPSON Remote! utility allows you to easily change the 
printer’s default settings from the computer screen. See 
“Using the EPSON Remote! Utility” on page 3-19.
To install the printer software, see “Installing the printer software 
in Windows 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0” or “Installing the printer 
software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x” in this section. If you are 
using DOS, see “For DOS programs” on page 1-16. 
						

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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 make a diskette version of the printer software on your 
CD-ROM, insert the CD and run the EPSETUP program. In the 
dialog box that appears, click the Driver disk creation utility
 
button and follow the on-screen instructions.
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If you are using the diskette version of the EPSON software, make 
a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before 
you begin installation.
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If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears 
when you turn on your computer, click Cancel
 and follow the steps 
below.
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If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, click Yes
. If you 
click No
, you must reinstall the printer driver as described below.
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Installation time varies depending on your computer.
1. Make sure Windows 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0 is running and the 
printer is off.
2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 
The Install dialog box appears. (If you are using diskettes, 
insert the diskette in a disk drive, then double-click the Drive
 
icon and double-click the Setup.exe
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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, 
“Using the Printer Software.”
Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or 
NT 3.5x
Follow the steps below to install the printer software in 
Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x systems.
Note:
Installing the printer software on Windows NT 3.5x may require 
administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator 
for more information.
1. Make sure Windows is running and the Program Manager 
window is open.
2. Insert the printer software CD-ROM shipped with your 
printer in the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using diskettes, 
insert Disk1 of your printer software in a disk drive.)