User manual EPSON FX-1170 ESCP MANUAL

[. . . ] Online help is automatically installed when you install the printer software. Note: Although the illustrations in this manual show the FX-880+ printer, the instructions apply to both the FX-880+ and the FX-1170; the printers work in the same way. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. [. . . ] Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and insert it into the printer as shown below; then press both sides of the cartridge firmly to fit the plastic hooks into the printer slots. 10 Setting Up the Printer 8. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to help feed the ribbon into place; it should not be twisted or creased. 9. Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly. Setting Up the Printer 11 10. Reinstall the paper tension unit by placing it on the printer's mounting pegs and lowering it into place. Press down on both sides of the unit until it clicks into place. 11. Replace the printer cover by inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and lowering the cover into place. Then push it down until it clicks. 12 Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is equipped with both an IEEE-1284-compatible parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Also a Type-B optional interface slot is provided in case your computer requires a different type of printer interface. See the Reference Guide for more information on optional interface cards. Connect your computer to the desired interface as described below. With it, you can make printer settings such as print quality, resolution, and paper size. EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility (Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000 or NT 4. 0) The EPSON Status Monitor 3 utility notifies you of printer errors and displays printer status information. Refer to the Reference Guide for more information on the Status Monitor 3 utility. Setting Up the Printer 17 Installing the software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4. 0 Follow these steps to install the printer software in Windows Me, 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4. 0: Note: Installing the printer software for Windows 2000 or NT 4. 0 may require administrator privileges. If you have problems, ask your administrator for more information. If you wish to make a floppy disk version of the printer software on your CD-ROM, insert the CD and run SETUP. exe. In the dialog box that appears, double-click Create Floppy based printer driver/utility disks and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are using the floppy disk version of the EPSON software, make a backup copy of the EPSON printer software disk or disks before you begin installation. If the New Hardware Found screen or any other wizard appears when you turn on your computer, click Cancel. If the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, click Yes. If you click No, you must reinstall the printer driver as described below. Installation time varies depending on your computer. [. . . ] Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them. Important Safety Instructions Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself. Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source. [. . . ]