Epson 188 manual Operating Your Printer

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10.Pull the paper lever (right side of printer) toward the front of the printer—to the continuous forms position—and make sure the paper is straight by adjusting it to align the left and right sides behind the platen with the sides in front of the platen.

Important

Be sure that the paper covers the groove in the left end of the platen so that it clears the paper out detector.

11.Push the paper lever back to the single sheet position to reapply pressure on the platen.

12.Push the bail arm lever (left side of printer) back to close the bail arm.

13.Replace the access cover:

a.Fit the cover tabs into the slots at the printer front.

b.Lower the cover carefully, making sure the paper fits through the front slot in the access cover.

14.Lower the paper separator so that paper enters the printer from under the separator and exits the printer going over the separator (see “Correct Paper Path” diagram on page 53).

15.Turn the platen knob to move the paper to the point where you want printing to start. (Many word processing packages automatically allow for a top margin of 1 inch [25 mm]).

Note

To save this position as the permanent Top of Form, press the TOF button.

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Contents Page 59358801, Rev Contents Page Location Contents and UnpackingGetting Started Removing the Shipping Restraint Installing/Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Use only genuine Oki Data ribbon cartridgesRemove the access cover and center the printhead Getting Started Installing the Platen Knob Adjusting the Head Gap Paper Type Lever PositionInstalling the Paper Separator Setting Up Your Printer Power ConnectionLoading Paper Before You StartSetting the Head Gap Paper Lever PositionsLoading 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 Testing Your Printer Test print beginsUSB Cable Requirements Computer ConnectionsUSB Connection Setting Up Your Printer Parallel LPT Connection, IEEE-1284 Parallel/USB Model Only Parallel Cable RequirementsSerial 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 Non-Windows Systems Set the Emulation in the Printer Menu Click Add PrinterML186 Emulation Mode Compatible Printers/Drivers For Non-Windows ApplicationsChanging the Emulation Default in the Printer Menu Front Panel Lights Operating Your PrinterFront Panel Operation LED Button Print Mode Menu Mode Held at Power Up Front Panel ButtonsSetting Printer Defaults Using the Menu ModeEntering the Menu Mode Printing a List of Current Menu SettingsSample Default Menu Printout Parallel/USB Model SSDChanging Menu Settings For Example Default Menu Selections Default settings are indicated in bold italicVertical Control 17.1 CPI, 20CPI Ready on Power Up, Ready Using the Pull Tractor Unit if installed Operating Your Printer Operating Your Printer Correct Paper Path Using the Roll Paper Stand if installed Loading the Paper Operating Your Printer Operating Your Printer Operating Your Printer Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon CartridgeMaintenance Self Test Font Samples Hex Dump Mode Rolling Ascii TestCleaning the Housing Maintenance Troubleshooting General InformationGeneral Problems/Solutions SolutionSolutions Ink smears on the paper when I print narrow columns Alarm light is flashing Problem Clearing Paper Jams Rear Feed JamsPrinthead may be HOT Troubleshooting For Misaligned Paper Rear Feed, Repeating Paper JamsFor Defective Paper For Bits of Paper in the Paper Path Troubleshooting Reload the paper Turn the printer on Single Sheet Paper Jams Troubleshooting Replacement Parts Parts & OptionsOptions Specifications GeneralPaper Physical Interfaces Environmental specifications IndexLights, front panel Rear feed paper