Epson 188 manual Operating Your Printer

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6.Put the paper roller back into the stand, with the disc (2) on the left side.

7.Feed the paper over (not under!) the roller (3) on the stand, adjusting the round paper guides on either end (4) to the paper width.

8.Feed the paper down behind the platen and use the platen knob to bring the paper through the printer. Feed the paper in as straight as possible.

9.Continue to feed the paper through for approximately 4 inches (102 mm).

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Contents Page 59358801, Rev Contents Page Getting Started Contents and UnpackingLocation Removing the Shipping Restraint Use only genuine Oki Data ribbon cartridges Installing/Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeRemove the access cover and center the printhead Getting Started Installing the Platen Knob Paper Type Lever Position Adjusting the Head GapInstalling the Paper Separator Power Connection Setting Up Your PrinterBefore You Start Loading PaperPaper Lever Positions Setting the Head GapLoading Continuous Forms, Rear Feed Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Loading Continuous Forms, Bottom Feed Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Loading Single Sheets Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer Test print begins Testing Your PrinterUSB Connection Computer ConnectionsUSB Cable Requirements Setting Up Your Printer Parallel Cable Requirements Parallel LPT Connection, IEEE-1284 Parallel/USB Model OnlySerial COM Connection, RS-232C Serial/USB Model Only Make sure the printer and computer are both turned OFF Setting up the Printer to Work with Your Computer Click Add Printer Non-Windows Systems Set the Emulation in the Printer MenuFor Non-Windows Applications ML186 Emulation Mode Compatible Printers/DriversChanging the Emulation Default in the Printer Menu Front Panel Operation Operating Your PrinterFront Panel Lights LED Front Panel Buttons Button Print Mode Menu Mode Held at Power UpPrinting a List of Current Menu Settings Setting Printer DefaultsUsing the Menu Mode Entering the Menu ModeSSD Sample Default Menu Printout Parallel/USB ModelChanging Menu Settings For Example Default settings are indicated in bold italic Default Menu SelectionsVertical Control 17.1 CPI, 20CPI Ready on Power Up, Ready Using the Pull Tractor Unit if installed Operating Your Printer Operating Your Printer Loading the Paper Using the Roll Paper Stand if installedCorrect Paper Path Operating Your Printer Operating Your Printer Operating Your Printer Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge MaintenanceMaintenance Self Test Font Samples Rolling Ascii Test Hex Dump ModeCleaning the Housing Maintenance General Information TroubleshootingSolution General Problems/SolutionsSolutions Ink smears on the paper when I print narrow columns Alarm light is flashing Problem Rear Feed Jams Clearing Paper JamsPrinthead may be HOT Troubleshooting For Defective Paper Rear Feed, Repeating Paper JamsFor Misaligned Paper For Bits of Paper in the Paper Path Troubleshooting Reload the paper Turn the printer on Single Sheet Paper Jams Troubleshooting Parts & Options Replacement PartsOptions General SpecificationsPaper Physical Interfaces Index Environmental specificationsLights, front panel Rear feed paper