Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. L LL L Nine...
... from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. L LL L Nine...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge... from warping during times of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Customer advantages Manufactured ...
...EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge... from warping during times of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. Customer advantages Manufactured ...
Product Information Guide
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...50 sheets of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 1 Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder. EPSON LQ-2180 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) ...control panel paper release lever knob shield plate paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper ...
...50 sheets of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 1 Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder. EPSON LQ-2180 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) ...control panel paper release lever knob shield plate paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper ...
Product Information Guide
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... been folded or is also designed for the printer's voltage. Ordinary single sheets: front, top,...EPSON LQ-2180 - 3 EPSON LQ-2180 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Prestige 10, 12 cpi EPSON Script 10 cpi EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator 10 cpi EPSON...13 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage ...
... been folded or is also designed for the printer's voltage. Ordinary single sheets: front, top,...EPSON LQ-2180 - 3 EPSON LQ-2180 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Prestige 10, 12 cpi EPSON Script 10 cpi EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator 10 cpi EPSON...13 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage ...
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... a few minutes before touching it is not in the ribbon installation position. Lift the printer cover by hand. If a used cartridge is not hot; EPSON LQ-2180 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you just used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. the ribbon guide snaps away from the outlet. 3. let it straight up ; Make...
... a few minutes before touching it is not in the ribbon installation position. Lift the printer cover by hand. If a used cartridge is not hot; EPSON LQ-2180 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you just used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. the ribbon guide snaps away from the outlet. 3. let it straight up ; Make...
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...place. 11. Then slide the print head from the middle of the ribbon cartridge over the metal pins behind the print head. 6. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into place (d). 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 25 Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ...ribbon cartridge (c) and insert it clicks into the slots on each side of the ...
...place. 11. Then slide the print head from the middle of the ribbon cartridge over the metal pins behind the print head. 6. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into place (d). 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 25 Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ...ribbon cartridge (c) and insert it clicks into the slots on each side of the ...
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... remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 5. Related Documentation 4009592 EPSON LQ-2180 User's Guide 4009593 EPSON LQ-2180 Quick Reference Guide 4009602 EPSON LQ-2180 Unpacking sheet TM-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Service Manual PL-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Parts Price List 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 29 Turn off...
... remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 5. Related Documentation 4009592 EPSON LQ-2180 User's Guide 4009593 EPSON LQ-2180 Quick Reference Guide 4009602 EPSON LQ-2180 Unpacking sheet TM-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Service Manual PL-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Parts Price List 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 29 Turn off...
User Manual
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..., and Notes 15 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing in Windows 95, 98...
..., and Notes 15 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing in Windows 95, 98...
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... a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor unit, or roll paper holder, you need to Know Your Printer 10 Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer's versatility. They ensure proper operation and long life of paper paths. For more information on page...
... a cut-sheet feeder, pull tractor unit, or roll paper holder, you need to Know Your Printer 10 Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer's versatility. They ensure proper operation and long life of paper paths. For more information on page...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing in Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 1-16 Installing in Windows 3.1 and NT 3.5x 1-17 For DOS programs 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging In the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing in Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 1-16 Installing in Windows 3.1 and NT 3.5x 1-17 For DOS programs 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your printer; Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on the country in which you have is the right one for your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer be permanently attached to the printer.
Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your printer; Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on the country in which you have is the right one for your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer be permanently attached to the printer.
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...or replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it . 1. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. If you need to remove the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 2. If the printer is off . let... minutes before replacing it with the button protectors as shown. Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you have just used ...
...or replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer is connected to an electrical outlet, unplug it . 1. w Warning: You will need to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. If you need to remove the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 2. If the printer is off . let... minutes before replacing it with the button protectors as shown. Products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you have just used ...
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Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it . if it is not hot; Lift the printer cover by hand. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it straight up and off. 1 4. 3. Note: When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is not positioned in the ribbon installation position.
Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it . if it is not hot; Lift the printer cover by hand. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it straight up and off. 1 4. 3. Note: When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is not positioned in the ribbon installation position.
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Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide 6. the ribbon guide snaps away from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 5. Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer If a used ribbon cartridge.
Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide 6. the ribbon guide snaps away from the package. Remove the separator from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 5. Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer If a used ribbon cartridge.
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Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click into place. 7. Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Fit 1 the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Setting Up the Printer 1-9
Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Make sure that the two rear notches of the cartridge fit over the small pegs on each side of the printer. Then gently press down the cartridge until both ends click into place. 7. Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Fit 1 the two front notches of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on each side of the printer as shown below. Setting Up the Printer 1-9
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (x) and insert it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. 9. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). Press down the guide until it is not twisted or creased and that it clicks into place. Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon as shown above. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (x) and insert it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. 9. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). Press down the guide until it is not twisted or creased and that it clicks into place. Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon as shown above. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10.
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... is set correctly. See page 2-4 for continuous paper, or page 3-3 for your paper. The printout is set incorrectly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 2. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. Cause The paper thickness lever is not set... incorrectly for single sheets. 7-12 Troubleshooting The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly Cause What to do Move the paper thickness lever to a lower setting. See ...
... is set correctly. See page 2-4 for continuous paper, or page 3-3 for your paper. The printout is set incorrectly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 2. Set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of your paper. Cause The paper thickness lever is not set... incorrectly for single sheets. 7-12 Troubleshooting The printer makes noise, but nothing prints or printing stops abruptly Cause What to do Move the paper thickness lever to a lower setting. See ...
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...4. you may damage the printer. Utility" in the printout. Troubleshooting 7-13 Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is worn out. Lines of dots are missing in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! c Caution: Never... replace the print head yourself; Turn on the same line. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Part of the ...
...4. you may damage the printer. Utility" in the printout. Troubleshooting 7-13 Cause What to do The ribbon has too much slack, the ribbon has come loose, or the ribbon cartridge is worn out. Lines of dots are missing in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! c Caution: Never... replace the print head yourself; Turn on the same line. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 1. Part of the ...
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...cord from the paper guide. 4. If a pull tractor is not hot. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the printer, and remove the paper guide. w Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon... 2-8 for a few minutes before touching it as described on both sides of the printer roller. Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Then remove the ribbon cartridge as described on page 2-33. 7. Make sure that the print head is installed,...
...cord from the paper guide. 4. If a pull tractor is not hot. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the printer, and remove the paper guide. w Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon... 2-8 for a few minutes before touching it as described on both sides of the printer roller. Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Then remove the ribbon cartridge as described on page 2-33. 7. Make sure that the print head is installed,...
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... 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 for more information on the available character tables. 14 international character sets and one legal character set Total print volume 24 million lines (except print...inches) 639 mm (25.2 inches) 402 mm (15.8 inches) approx. 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...
... 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 for more information on the available character tables. 14 international character sets and one legal character set Total print volume 24 million lines (except print...inches) 639 mm (25.2 inches) 402 mm (15.8 inches) approx. 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...