Epson ActionPrinter 3260 - ActionPrinter-3260 Impact Printer driver and firmware
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Product Information Guide - Page 1
ActionPrinter 3260
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Printer Specifications
Printing
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The paper-thickness lever ...
Product Information Guide - Page 3
... for manual insertion Continuous paper: Subject to control panel setting in the default-setting mode
Canceiled 1/6-inch line spacing 10.5 point
Every eight characters Last font selected on control panel Canceiled (except condensed printing)
Hardware initialization: cleared Software initialization: deselected only
In addition, hardware initialization clears the data buffer.
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Product Information Guide - Page 6
Action Printer 3260
Changing the default settings
If you need to change default settings that cannot be changed by using your software program, you press the control panel buttons, and the control panel lights show your selections.
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Follow the steps below to make your changes:
Note: You can repeat steps 5 through 7 if you want to make ...
Product Information Guide - Page 8
... proper page breaks in your documents. 10. .Choose the OK button. 11. Highlight Epson ActionPrinter 3260 (or the printer you added) and click the button labeled Set As Default Printer. 12. Click the Close button. You have now installed the printer driver for Windows.
Fonts with Windows
Microsoft Windows standard drivers use scalable TrueType™ fonts rather than the fonts built into the...
Product Information Guide - Page 9
... choose Sheet Feeder Bin 1 or the equivalent in the printer setup.
If your software program does not list the ActionPrinter 3260, you can also contact the manufacturer of your software to see if an update for your printer is available. If none of the printers mentioned above is available in your software program, you can choose LQ-570+ or LQ...
Product Information Guide - Page 10
..., use your application software or printer commands.
cl You can switch to manual insertion or to the optional push tractor without removing the paper cassette.
Loading paper manually You can load single sheets of paper from the rear manual insertion slot. (If you have installed the optional push tractor, remove it before loading paper manually.) 1. Place the printer in the upright...
Product Information Guide - Page 12
... described in "Loading paper manually". 0 Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer first, as shown.
Optional Color Upgrade Kit
before installing the color ribbon cartridge, you must install the optional color upgrade kit.
After you install the color upgrade kit, see "Using Software Programs" for instructions on how to set up your software for a color printer. Then see...
Product Information Guide - Page 13
ActionPrinter 3260
Remove the connector cover on the printer. Next, insert the motor unit plug into the connector on the printer, as shown below.
6. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon.
Attach the ribbon cartridge to the bracket. Next, remove the packing tape.
Installing the...
Product Information Guide - Page 14
ActionPrinter 3260
Color printing problems
Characters are not printed during color printing. Your software program may not be properly set up for color printing. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to check the printer setting and adjust as needed.
The desired color is not printed. The printing color may not be set correctly. If your application program is capable...
User Manual - Page 3
... Color Upgrade Kit 1-7 Installing the Color Ribbon 1-11 Attaching the Output Guide 1-12 plugging in the Printer 1-13 Running the Self Test 1-14
Loading paper into the paper cassette 1-14 Running the test 1-16 Connecting the Primer to Your Computer 1-17 using software Programs 1-19 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs . . . . 1-19 What is a Printer Driver 1-21 Fonts with Windows...
User Manual - Page 4
Software Tips 1-23 Avoiding smudged pages 1-23 Printing landscape (horizontal) pages 1-23 Keeping page breaks in their proper place 1-23 Using fonts 1-23 Fonts and the control panel 1-24
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Printing on Single Sheets 2-2
Tips for using the paper cassette 2-2 Loading paper manually 2-4 Using Continuous Paper with Optional Push Tractor 2-5 Installing the push tractor...
User Manual - Page 7
... for professional results.
Unique control-panel design. The sleek, two-button panel makes it easy to customize the printer's default settings.
Options and Accessories
The following options and accessories are available for your printer: Epson Ribbon Cartridge (S015060) Designed especially for your printer, this long-lasting fabric ribbon is extremely easy to install. Epson Color Ribbon Cartridge...
User Manual - Page 8
... Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson ConnectionTMat (800) 922-8911:
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products Information on ESC/P 2 drivers for your software Sales of the ESC/P reference manual...
User Manual - Page 15
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Installing the Optional Color Upgrade Kit 1-7
Installing the Color Ribbon 1-11
Attaching the Output Guide 1-12
Plugging in the Printer 1-13
Running the Self Test 1-14 Loading paper into the paper cassette 1-14 Running the test 1-16
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-17
using software Programs 1-19 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and all Windows Programs . . . . 1-19 What is a Printer Driver...
User Manual - Page 19
... must install the optional color upgrade kit. See page 1-7 for instructions.
Installing the Standard Black Ribbon Cartridge
1. Make sure the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Use the tabs on the front of the printer cover to lift it off the printer. Then slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
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... below, then dose the cover.
Installing the Optional Color Upgrade Kit
Before installing the color ribbon cartridge, you must install the optional color upgrade kit After you install the color upgrade kit, see "Using Software Programs" later in this chapter for instructions on how to set up your software for a color printer. Then see your software manual for instructions on how to use color in...
User Manual - Page 33
... power cord or interface cable to be on the opposite side, route it through the slot on the back
Using Software Programs
To take full advantage of your printer's features, find the instructions for your software programs below. Also see the software tips at the end of this chapter.
Microsoft Whdows 3.1 and all Windows Programs
If Windows is already installed...
User Manual - Page 35
... is important that you choose the right printer driver and install it correctly from your software package. If there is a problem with the appearance of your document, a software setting could be the cause.
Fonts with Windows Microsoft Windows standard drivers use scalable TrueType fonts rather than the fonts built into the printer. Windows fonts look the same on the screen as...
User Manual - Page 36
Non-Windows Software Programs
Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you use so that the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. Many programs provide an installation or setup menu that presents a list of printer&
To take the full advantage of your printer's features, choose ActionPrinter 3260 or LQ-150. If neither of those printers is...
User Manual - Page 69
... bidirectional printing. If you have installed the motor unit included with the color upgrade kit, make sure the printing direction is always unidirectional even when you are using the black ribbon.
Download You must turn on the download function before you download fonts or other user-defined characters to the printer's memory. If you are not using...