Epson 188 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contents

  3
• Notes, Cautions, etc.

  4
• Getting Started

  5
  • Location

    5
  • Contents and Unpacking

    5
  • Removing the Shipping Restraint

    6
  • Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

    7
  • Installing the Platen Knob

    10
  • Adjusting the Head Gap

    11
  • Installing the Paper Separator

    12
• Setting Up Your Printer

  13
  • Power Connection

    13
  • Loading Paper

    14
    • Before You Start

      14
    • Loading Continuous Forms, Rear Feed

      16
    • Loading Continuous Forms, Bottom Feed

      21
    • Loading Single Sheets

      25
  • Testing Your Printer

    29
  • Computer Connections

    30
    • USB Connection

      30
    • Parallel (LPT) Connection, IEEE1284

      32
    • Serial (COM) Connection, RS232C

      33
  • Setting up the Printer to Work with Your Computer

    35
    • Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95, NT 4.0: Install the Printer Driver

      35
    • NonWindows Systems: Set the Emulation in the Printer Menu

      36
    • Changing the Emulation Default in the Printer Menu

      38
• Operating Your Printer

  39
  • Front Panel Operation

    39
    • Front Panel Lights

      39
    • Front Panel Buttons

      41
  • Setting Printer Defaults

    42
    • Using the Menu Mode

      42
    • Default Menu Selections

      46
  • Using the Pull Tractor Unit

    50
  • Using the Roll Paper Stand

    53
    • Loading the Paper

      53
• Maintenance

  57
  • Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge

    57
  • Testing Your Printer

    59
    • Self Test (Font Samples)

      59
    • Rolling ASCII Test

      60
    • Hex Dump Mode

      60
  • Cleaning the Housing

    61
• Troubleshooting

  63
  • General Information

    63
    • General Problems/Solutions

      64
  • Clearing Paper Jams

    69
    • Rear Feed Jams

      69
    • Rear Feed, Repeating Paper Jams

      72
    • Single Sheet Paper Jams

      76
• Parts & Options

  78
  • Replacement Parts

    78
  • Options

    79
• Specifications

  80
• Index

  84