Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit DFX-900 du fabricant Epson
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English 9-pin Dot Matrix Printer ® User’s Guide This manual explains how to se t up your printer and provides basic product information. For detailed information, see the on-screen Reference Guide (which is insta lled when you instal l the printer software) .
2C o n t e n t s Contents Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Choosing a Place for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Printer 3 English Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer w WARNING The printer weighs 75 lb (34 kg), so do not try to lift it alone. Make sure you have these items: Remove and save the protective pack ing materials as described on the Notice Sheet .
4 Installi ng the Ribbon Cartridge Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1. Make sure the printer is turned of f. (The switch should be in the O position.) 2. Open the top cover and slide the print head to the position shown, marked by the symbol. 3. Unpack th e ribbon cartr idge and remove the black plastic separator.
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 5 English 5. Lift up the black plastic ribbon guid e and slide it down behind the print head until it clicks into place. Do not twist or cre ase the ribbon. 6. Slide the print head back and forth to ma ke sure it moves freely.
6 Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cord Make sure the printer is turned off. Then plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the printer and connect the other end to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
Installing the Printer S oftware 7 English Installing the Printer Software The Epson ® printer software on the CD-ROM supports Windows ® 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, and NT ® 4.0. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to your computer, but turned off. 2. Turn on your computer an d wait for Windows to load.
8 Installing and Using the Re mote Configuration Manager Installing and Using the Remote Configuration Manager The Epson Remote Configuration Manager pr ovides an easy way to change your printer’s default settings in Windows. Follow these steps to install it: 1.
Loading Paper 9 English Chapter 2 Loading Paper Using the Two-Tractor System Your printer can load paper from a front tractor and a rear tractor. Be sure to leave enough room around the printer fo r the two stacks of fresh pape r and for the printed stack.
10 Loading Paper On the Front Tractor 3. Position the left sprocket so the pins ar e to the left of the arrow mark on the scale. Push up the sprocket lock lever to lock it in place. 4. Slide the right sprocket to match the width of your paper. (Do not lock it in place yet.
Loading Paper On the Front Tractor 11 English 9. Pull the printer’s front cover out slightly, then close it. c Caution: Do not just push down the front cover; always pull it out slightly before closing it. 10. Turn on the printe r if it is off. You hear the print head moving to the left and Ready appears on the LCD.
12 Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor 1. Open the printer’s back cover as shown below. 2. Open the flap at the back. 3. Release the right and left sprockets by pulling the lock levers down. 4. Position the right sprocket so the pins are to the right of the arrow mark on the scale.
Loading Paper On the Rear Tractor 1 3 English 7. Make sure your paper has a clean, stra ight edge and that the printable side of the paper is facing down. Feed it through the opening at the back. 8. Fit the first few holes over the sprocket pins and close the sprocke t covers.
14 Switching Between Front and Rear Tractors 11. Turn on the printer if it is off. You hear the print head mo ve to the left and Ready appears on the LCD. Either the front or rear Tractor Select arrow lights up to indicate the tractor that was selected last.
Changing Paper 15 English Changing Paper Follow the steps here when you need to change the paper loaded on the front or rear tractor. 1. To tear off any printed page s or excess paper, press the Tear Off button and tear off the pages at the perforat ion.
16 Changing Paper.
Using the Control Panel 17 English Chapter 3 Using the Control Panel This chapter describes the buttons and lights on the control panel, plus: ❏ Selecting a f ont and pitch ❏ Changing the printer .
18 Selecting a Font and Pitch Selecting a Font and Pitch Usually, you use your application program to select the font and pitch you want to use in a document. If necessary, howe ver, you can select one of the printer’s fonts (in different pitches) with the butt ons on the printer’s control panel, as described below.
Using Sel ecType Mode 19 English *1 This setting is available onl y in IBM PPDS e mulation mod e. *2 This setting is available only w hen the optio nal perforatio n cutter (#C815 70X) is installed . *3 These s ettings are ava ilable only when the optional Print Server is insta lled.
20 Default-setting Mode 9. If you want to save the settings, select Yes by pressing the Set U ( Tear Off ) button. If you don’t want to save the settings, select No by pressing the Set D ( Top of Form ) button.
Locking the Control Panel Button s 21 English Follow these steps to enter Default- setting mode and change the settings: 1. Make sure paper is loade d and turn off the printer. c Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer.
22 Locking the Control Panel Buttons.
Troubleshooting 23 English Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the error indicators and describes how to clear paper jams. For more troubleshooting infor mation, see your on-screen Reference Guide . If you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the manuals, see “Where To Get Help” on page 24.
24 Clearing Paper Jams Clearing Paper Jams 1. Turn off the printer and open the front or back printer cover (de pending on the tractor currently being used). 2. Tear off the fresh supply of paper at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. 3. Gently pull the paper out of the prin ter.
Product Information 25 English Chapter 5 Product Information This chapter includes: ❏ Printer specifications ❏ Safety instructions ❏ Notices (Energy Star ® compliance, FCC compliance statement,.
26 Options Options By adding options such as a pull tractor or perf oration cutter, you can further expand your printer’s capabilities. Option al interface cards are also availa ble to supplement your printer’s bu ilt-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for more information.
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 27 English FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
28 EPSON AM ERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first end user cu stomer of the Epson product enclose.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Epson DFX-900 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Epson DFX-900 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Epson DFX-900, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Epson DFX-900 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Epson DFX-900, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Epson DFX-900.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Epson DFX-900. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Epson DFX-900 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
