Product Brochure
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... 15.82" Weight Approx. 28.7 lb Product/Supplies Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon fabric Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin...epson.com Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 1-305-265-0092 Specifications...N S Printing Method 24-pin, (12 x 2 staggered), impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Print Speed High Speed Draft Draft LQ 480 cps (10 cpi) 360 cps (10 cpi) 120 cps (...
... 15.82" Weight Approx. 28.7 lb Product/Supplies Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon fabric Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin...epson.com Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 1-305-265-0092 Specifications...N S Printing Method 24-pin, (12 x 2 staggered), impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Print Speed High Speed Draft Draft LQ 480 cps (10 cpi) 360 cps (10 cpi) 120 cps (...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are compatible with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot Paper feed methods Friction (front or top ...capacity cut -sheet feeder up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10 cpi Letter-quality...
EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are compatible with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot Paper feed methods Friction (front or top ...capacity cut -sheet feeder up to 30 airmail envelopes up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10 cpi Letter-quality...
User Manual
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C-4 Specifications Character tables: ... 13 kg (28.8 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120... V Model 220 to 240 V Model 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 4 A depending on the character type) 0.5 A (maximum 2 A depending on the back of the printer...
C-4 Specifications Character tables: ... 13 kg (28.8 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120... V Model 220 to 240 V Model 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 4 A depending on the character type) 0.5 A (maximum 2 A depending on the back of the printer...
Service Manual
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... Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V version) 1 † Consumable items Table 1-2. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to LQ-2180. Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345∗ Ethernet I /F Level 2 supported † Copy capability „ 1 original + 5 copies 1.1.2 Accessories † Items included in this section...
... Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V version) 1 † Consumable items Table 1-2. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to LQ-2180. Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345∗ Ethernet I /F Level 2 supported † Copy capability „ 1 original + 5 copies 1.1.2 Accessories † Items included in this section...
Service Manual
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...release lever setting, adjust lever setting, and some other specifications which are specific to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. For the rest of the specifications, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Feeding method „ ...Friction feed (front, rear) „ Push tractor feed (front lever) „ Push & Pull tractor feed (front, rear) „ Pull tractor feed (front, rear, bottom) † Feed speed „ Normal mode: Same as for LQ-2180...
...release lever setting, adjust lever setting, and some other specifications which are specific to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. For the rest of the specifications, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Feeding method „ ...Friction feed (front, rear) „ Push tractor feed (front lever) „ Push & Pull tractor feed (front, rear) „ Pull tractor feed (front, rear, bottom) † Feed speed „ Normal mode: Same as for LQ-2180...
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...0.0141 0.0157 over 0.36 up to 0.40 6 0.0157 0.0173 over 0.40 up to 0.44 7 0.0173 0.0181 over 0.44 up to 0.46 Product Description Specifications 10 Release Lever Settings Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear...) Pull tractor feed (bottom) Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi part), Continuous paper with labels Revision A † Adjust lever: See the following table. LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-6. Table 1-5.
...0.0141 0.0157 over 0.36 up to 0.40 6 0.0157 0.0173 over 0.40 up to 0.44 7 0.0173 0.0181 over 0.44 up to 0.46 Product Description Specifications 10 Release Lever Settings Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear...) Pull tractor feed (bottom) Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi part), Continuous paper with labels Revision A † Adjust lever: See the following table. LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-6. Table 1-5.
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... 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 58 40 58 (one side of form. NOTE: Printing on recycled paper is not curled, folded, or crumpled. Product Description Specifications 11 Jointing Line glue at the top of form. LQ-2180 1.1.5 Paper Specifications This section provides paper specifications for the LQ-2180. Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-7.
... 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 58 40 58 (one side of form. NOTE: Printing on recycled paper is not curled, folded, or crumpled. Product Description Specifications 11 Jointing Line glue at the top of form. LQ-2180 1.1.5 Paper Specifications This section provides paper specifications for the LQ-2180. Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-7.
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...paper or AIRMAIL - - - NOTE: Set the longer side of A6 card is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Product Description Specifications 12 Card Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum (inch) 3.9 7.8 3.9 7.8 (mm) 100 200 100 200 (inch) 5.8 7.8.... NOTE: Envelopes should be inserted from the rear entrance. NOTE: When the longer side of envelope horizontally. LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-9. NOTE: Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions...
...paper or AIRMAIL - - - NOTE: Set the longer side of A6 card is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Product Description Specifications 12 Card Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum (inch) 3.9 7.8 3.9 7.8 (mm) 100 200 100 200 (inch) 5.8 7.8.... NOTE: Envelopes should be inserted from the rear entrance. NOTE: When the longer side of envelope horizontally. LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-9. NOTE: Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions...
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... 58 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Carbonless multi part paper Jointing Point glue or paper staple (both side) Revision A Table 1-12. Label Product Description Specifications 13 LQ-2180 Table 1-11. Max. Max. Base sheet thickness (inch) 0.0028 0.0035 0.0028 0.0035 (mm) 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.09 --- --- Total thickness (inch) 0.0063 0.0075 0.0063 0.0075...
... 58 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Carbonless multi part paper Jointing Point glue or paper staple (both side) Revision A Table 1-12. Label Product Description Specifications 13 LQ-2180 Table 1-11. Max. Max. Base sheet thickness (inch) 0.0028 0.0035 0.0028 0.0035 (mm) 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.09 --- --- Total thickness (inch) 0.0063 0.0075 0.0063 0.0075...
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Revision A Product Description Specifications 14 LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (g/m2) (lb.) Table 1-13. Roll Paper Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum - - - 8.5 216 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 52.3 82 14 22 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled.
Revision A Product Description Specifications 14 LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (g/m2) (lb.) Table 1-13. Roll Paper Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum - - - 8.5 216 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 52.3 82 14 22 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled.
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For information on other items, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Input voltage range „ 120 V version: AC 99 to 132 V „ 230 V version: AC...: EN55022 class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4 † Acoustic noise: Approximately 54 db(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Product Description Specifications 15 LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1.6 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170 † Rated current „ 120 V version: 1.0 A (maximum = 4.0 A) „ 230 V version: 0.5 A (maximum = 2.0...
For information on other items, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Input voltage range „ 120 V version: AC 99 to 132 V „ 230 V version: AC...: EN55022 class B EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4 † Acoustic noise: Approximately 54 db(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Product Description Specifications 15 LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1.6 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170 † Rated current „ 120 V version: 1.0 A (maximum = 4.0 A) „ 230 V version: 0.5 A (maximum = 2.0...
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LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2 Firmware Specifications This section describes the firmware specifications for the LQ-2180. 1.2.1 Control Codes and Fonts † Control codes: ESC/P2 and IBM 2391 Plus Emulation † Character tables: Standard version (13 character ... 23H, 24H, 40H, 5BH, 5CH, 5DH, 5EH, 60H, 7BH, 7CH, 7DH, 7EH † Typeface Bit map fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15CPI 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15CPI, Proportional 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15CPI, Proportional 10...
LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2 Firmware Specifications This section describes the firmware specifications for the LQ-2180. 1.2.1 Control Codes and Fonts † Control codes: ESC/P2 and IBM 2391 Plus Emulation † Character tables: Standard version (13 character ... 23H, 24H, 40H, 5BH, 5CH, 5DH, 5EH, 60H, 7BH, 7CH, 7DH, 7EH † Typeface Bit map fonts EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15CPI 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15CPI, Proportional 10 CPI, 12 CPI, 15CPI, Proportional 10...
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Product Description Firmware Specifications 17 Character Tables and Available Typefaces Character Tables Bit map font Scaleable font Standard version Italic ...EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script (Not supported) PC APTEC (Arabic) PC 720 (Arabic) PC 708 (Arabic) PCAR864 (Arabic) EPSON Draft (Arabic) EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif (Not supported) Hebrew7*2 Hebrew 8*2 PC862 (Hebrew)*2 EPSON Draft (Hebrew) EPSON Roman (Not supported) EPSON Courier *1: ESC R command is effective on these character tables. *2 Not displayed in the default setting mode. LQ-2180...
Product Description Firmware Specifications 17 Character Tables and Available Typefaces Character Tables Bit map font Scaleable font Standard version Italic ...EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script (Not supported) PC APTEC (Arabic) PC 720 (Arabic) PC 708 (Arabic) PCAR864 (Arabic) EPSON Draft (Arabic) EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif (Not supported) Hebrew7*2 Hebrew 8*2 PC862 (Hebrew)*2 EPSON Draft (Hebrew) EPSON Roman (Not supported) EPSON Courier *1: ESC R command is effective on these character tables. *2 Not displayed in the default setting mode. LQ-2180...
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... † Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification † Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; Product Description Firmware Specifications 18 Function 18 This line is pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 k Ω resistor. 35 This line is pulled up to the LQ-2180. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2.2 Interface Specifications This section only provides information which is the same as...
... † Data transmission timing: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification † Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; Product Description Firmware Specifications 18 Function 18 This line is pulled up to +5 V through 3.9 k Ω resistor. 35 This line is pulled up to the LQ-2180. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2.2 Interface Specifications This section only provides information which is the same as...
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.... 1.3.2 Bi-directional Adjustment Function In this section only shows the information that is shown in the next section. The appearance of the control panel is specific to those of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, and 10 LEDs. Font D ra ft R om an S a n s s e ...modes: 1. Bi-directional adjustment for LQ mode Product Description Operation Instruction 19 Control Panel (5 ) (7 ) † Operation at Power On No. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.3 Operation Instruction This section provides information on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions...
.... 1.3.2 Bi-directional Adjustment Function In this section only shows the information that is shown in the next section. The appearance of the control panel is specific to those of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, and 10 LEDs. Font D ra ft R om an S a n s s e ...modes: 1. Bi-directional adjustment for LQ mode Product Description Operation Instruction 19 Control Panel (5 ) (7 ) † Operation at Power On No. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.3 Operation Instruction This section provides information on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions...
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... the specific address in the middle row for the high speed mode. L Q -2 1 8 0 S E R V IC E P R O G R A M V e r s io n 1 .0 < B i-D a d ju s tm e n t> H ig h s p e e d d r a ft M o d e = 0 D ra ft c o p y M o d e = 0 LQ M... r a ft m o d e B i- Select "1. Then check that the vertical lines in the EEPROM. If so, turn the printer off or the EEPROM is in the EEPROM. C A U T IO N If the printer is reset. Bi-D Pattern Sample 4. s p e e d d r a ft m o d e B i- Adjustment Overview 35 ...LQ Mode, the rest of the Bi-D Adjustment 3. LQ-2180 Revision A 4.1.2 Bi-D...
... the specific address in the middle row for the high speed mode. L Q -2 1 8 0 S E R V IC E P R O G R A M V e r s io n 1 .0 < B i-D a d ju s tm e n t> H ig h s p e e d d r a ft M o d e = 0 D ra ft c o p y M o d e = 0 LQ M... r a ft m o d e B i- Select "1. Then check that the vertical lines in the EEPROM. If so, turn the printer off or the EEPROM is in the EEPROM. C A U T IO N If the printer is reset. Bi-D Pattern Sample 4. s p e e d d r a ft m o d e B i- Adjustment Overview 35 ...LQ Mode, the rest of the Bi-D Adjustment 3. LQ-2180 Revision A 4.1.2 Bi-D...
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... l p o w e r o n h o u r ---> 4 . Figure 4-8. Also, you can renew the starting date using this program. Since there is no standardized service operation using this function to check the specific records of the printer used by your customer. Otherwise, the function is tic s ta tu s c o d e 1 . T o ta l p r in tin g lin e c o u n t fo r r ib b o n c h a n g e tim...Select "Set Starting year / month / date" and press the Enter key. LQ-2180 4.1.4 Writing the User-characteristic Data Use this function, the printer must be in e Revision A [To check the current status] 3. Perform the...
... l p o w e r o n h o u r ---> 4 . Figure 4-8. Also, you can renew the starting date using this program. Since there is no standardized service operation using this function to check the specific records of the printer used by your customer. Otherwise, the function is tic s ta tu s c o d e 1 . T o ta l p r in tin g lin e c o u n t fo r r ib b o n c h a n g e tim...Select "Set Starting year / month / date" and press the Enter key. LQ-2180 4.1.4 Writing the User-characteristic Data Use this function, the printer must be in e Revision A [To check the current status] 3. Perform the...
