Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... an impact printer? Reliability - Impact printers are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- These printers have paper...
... an impact printer? Reliability - Impact printers are capable of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- These printers have paper...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder...
... add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. Start UP Utility Ver. 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder...
Product Brochure
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... forms, envelopes, labels, checks, greenbar forms, invoices and more . • Windows 3.1x, Compatible with superior legibility on multipart forms. • Prints at the EPSON LQ-2180, the ultra-reliable printer that gives you years of single sheet, continuous forms, labels, checks, multiple-size envelopes, spreadsheets, greenbar forms and much more -all three and you...
... forms, envelopes, labels, checks, greenbar forms, invoices and more . • Windows 3.1x, Compatible with superior legibility on multipart forms. • Prints at the EPSON LQ-2180, the ultra-reliable printer that gives you years of single sheet, continuous forms, labels, checks, multiple-size envelopes, spreadsheets, greenbar forms and much more -all three and you...
Product Brochure
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...pattern) Physical Dimensions Width 25.16" Length 10.11" Depth 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 Cut Sheet Feeder Interfaces-Type B Serial 32KB Serial Bidirectional ... IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O 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 (10 cpi) Print Characteristics Character sets 14 international; 1 legal...
...pattern) Physical Dimensions Width 25.16" Length 10.11" Depth 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 Cut Sheet Feeder Interfaces-Type B Serial 32KB Serial Bidirectional ... IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O 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 (10 cpi) Print Characteristics Character sets 14 international; 1 legal...
Product Information Guide
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...for the last digit of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick in this 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... feeder (C80673V) Feeds up to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor is a substitute for printing high-quality graphics. You can also load a stack of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 1 Pull tractor (C80032V) Improves continuous ...
...for the last digit of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick in this 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... feeder (C80673V) Feeds up to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor is a substitute for printing high-quality graphics. You can also load a stack of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 1 Pull tractor (C80032V) Improves continuous ...
Product Information Guide
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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 120 cps at 1/6-inch... tractor (front, bottom, or rear paper entry) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is a substitute for text and graphics printing. utility) 2 - EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The EPSON interface cards in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm...
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 120 cps at 1/6-inch... tractor (front, bottom, or rear paper entry) Push and pull tractor (additional tractor is a substitute for text and graphics printing. utility) 2 - EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The EPSON interface cards in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm...
Product Information Guide
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...mm) Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) 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 ...printer's voltage. 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...
...mm) Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) 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 ...printer's voltage. 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...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 Thickness 0.0025 to 0.0055 inch (0.065 to 0.14 mm) Weight 14 to 24 lb (52 to 90 g/m2) Single-sheet multi-part forms: front, top, ...
EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 Thickness 0.0025 to 0.0055 inch (0.065 to 0.14 mm) Weight 14 to 24 lb (52 to 90 g/m2) Single-sheet multi-part forms: front, top, ...
Product Information Guide
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... of the paper. For paper wider than 13.8 inches (351 mm), the side margins increase to the left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Printable Area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards A B A printable area printable B area Rear entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to match...). The maximum width is 13.6 inches (345 mm). The unprintable area is to match the width of the "0." B The minimum left of the paper. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 5
... of the paper. For paper wider than 13.8 inches (351 mm), the side margins increase to the left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Printable Area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards A B A printable area printable B area Rear entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. The unprintable area is to match...). The maximum width is 13.6 inches (345 mm). The unprintable area is to match the width of the "0." B The minimum left of the paper. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 5
Product Information Guide
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... cut -sheet feeder is in the tear-off position. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The maximum printable width is selected. Pitch lights Indicate what font size is 8 inches (203 mm). Pause light t On when the printer is selected. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes...n when bin 1 of -form position. t n n when the printer is selected. t Enters the card mode to the top-of the optional cut -sheet feeder is installed. B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A...
... cut -sheet feeder is in the tear-off position. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The maximum printable width is selected. Pitch lights Indicate what font size is 8 inches (203 mm). Pause light t On when the printer is selected. Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes...n when bin 1 of -form position. t n n when the printer is selected. t Enters the card mode to the top-of the optional cut -sheet feeder is installed. B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A...
Product Information Guide
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... ••• Problem Solution The printer is even with the D and U buttons. Micro Adjust When the Pause button is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 7 Clear the paper jam. f Pause f f Tear Off/Bin f f Font An unknown printer error has occurred. t Loads continuous paper... from another paper source is loaded in the printer. n = on the control panel. Remove your printer problem using the lights on ...
... ••• Problem Solution The printer is even with the D and U buttons. Micro Adjust When the Pause button is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 7 Clear the paper jam. f Pause f f Tear Off/Bin f f Font An unknown printer error has occurred. t Loads continuous paper... from another paper source is loaded in the printer. n = on the control panel. Remove your printer problem using the lights on ...
Product Information Guide
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...are printed at the perforation. rear push Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer's tear-off position when the perforation is aligned with labels in the rear slot. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The letters ABC above are best for printing on Continuous Paper You can load... print on a page of paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your paper is in this position. It allows you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. You select the paper path that ...
...are printed at the perforation. rear push Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer's tear-off position when the perforation is aligned with labels in the rear slot. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The letters ABC above are best for printing on Continuous Paper You can load... print on a page of paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your paper is in this position. It allows you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. You select the paper path that ...
Product Information Guide
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... in the rear paper slot onto the rear push and the pull tractors. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing high-quality graphics. EPSON LQ-2180 Using a pull tractor If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part ...forms or continuous paper with labels. This reduces the chance of the printer. This is loaded on continuous preprinted forms, multipart ...
... in the rear paper slot onto the rear push and the pull tractors. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing high-quality graphics. EPSON LQ-2180 Using a pull tractor If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part ...forms or continuous paper with labels. This reduces the chance of the printer. This is loaded on continuous preprinted forms, multipart ...
Product Information Guide
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... to indicate the paper source you can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in the top slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Note: Always use . Front push ...-part forms, or postcards in combination. paper release lever Note: Load envelopes only in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of continuous...
... to indicate the paper source you can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in the top slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Note: Always use . Front push ...-part forms, or postcards in combination. paper release lever Note: Load envelopes only in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed on top of continuous...
Product Information Guide
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...and up to 60% RH Do not load paper that are mounted on loading continuous paper later in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 It is best to load multi-part forms using: t the front slot and the front push tractor t the front or bottom ... lever to improve print quality. however, for use with Labels When printing on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to improve print quality. You can load labels in addition to the proper position based on the number of ...
...and up to 60% RH Do not load paper that are mounted on loading continuous paper later in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 It is best to load multi-part forms using: t the front slot and the front push tractor t the front or bottom ... lever to improve print quality. however, for use with Labels When printing on a shiny backing sheet properly. EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to improve print quality. You can load labels in addition to the proper position based on the number of ...
Product Information Guide
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... operating conditions, as described in the rear paper slot because the paper path from the printer. After you finish printing, tear off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON LQ-2180 You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the front push tractor as follows: .... 2/99 Because labels are installed in the front push position, skip to the next section, "Loading paper onto the front push tractor." EPSON LQ-2180 You load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper, except you need to remove it, and replace the paper tension unit before...
... operating conditions, as described in the rear paper slot because the paper path from the printer. After you finish printing, tear off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON LQ-2180 You are now ready to load continuous paper onto the front push tractor as follows: .... 2/99 Because labels are installed in the front push position, skip to the next section, "Loading paper onto the front push tractor." EPSON LQ-2180 You load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper, except you need to remove it, and replace the paper tension unit before...
Product Information Guide
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...starts at the center of the printer. Slide the right sprocket to the front push tractor position. Slide the right sprocket to the proper position for more information on page 5 for your paper, but do not lock it straight out of the guide. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper onto the front ...push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 13 Open both sides and pulling it . Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and fit the first four holes of your ...
...starts at the center of the printer. Slide the right sprocket to the front push tractor position. Slide the right sprocket to the proper position for more information on page 5 for your paper, but do not lock it straight out of the guide. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper onto the front ...push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 13 Open both sides and pulling it . Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge and fit the first four holes of your ...
Product Information Guide
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...loads the paper and starts printing. When you finish printing, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2180 8. this may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to check and change the printer driver settings. Make sure the Tear/Off Bin lights are flashing. (This indicates that... Never use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position. When the printer receives data, it to lose the tear-off position while the printer is turned on page 23. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Then close the printer cover before printing. The printed pages are closed. Open the paper guide cover, ...
...loads the paper and starts printing. When you finish printing, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2180 8. this may need to press the Tear Off/Bin button to advance the paper to check and change the printer driver settings. Make sure the Tear/Off Bin lights are flashing. (This indicates that... Never use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position. When the printer receives data, it to lose the tear-off position while the printer is turned on page 23. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Then close the printer cover before printing. The printed pages are closed. Open the paper guide cover, ...
Product Information Guide
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...Push Tractor To use the rear push tractor, see "Available Paper Paths" on page 8. Reverse feeding several pages at the center of the printer. 4. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it and replace the paper tension unit before you need to use the rear... paper jams, it is turned off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. Then open the sprocket covers of the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to the...
...Push Tractor To use the rear push tractor, see "Available Paper Paths" on page 8. Reverse feeding several pages at the center of the printer. 4. Then remove the guide by grasping both sides and pulling it and replace the paper tension unit before you need to use the rear... paper jams, it is turned off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. Then open the sprocket covers of the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to the...
Product Information Guide
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... sprocket to tear off only. then lock it in place by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 9. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Slide the left sprocket to the middle of the printer 8. Open both sprocket covers. If the first printed line on your printed document. Caution: Never use the...it . this by using the scale on page 22, "Adjusting the Top-of the printer Note: For more information on the left margin position, see "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 4. Then close the paper guide cover (d). The printed pages are fed over the tractor...
... sprocket to tear off only. then lock it in place by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 9. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Slide the left sprocket to the middle of the printer 8. Open both sprocket covers. If the first printed line on your printed document. Caution: Never use the...it . this by using the scale on page 22, "Adjusting the Top-of the printer Note: For more information on the left margin position, see "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 4. Then close the paper guide cover (d). The printed pages are fed over the tractor...