Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... number of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have finer printhead pins...paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are capable of printer: Low cost - Contents This technical brief provides ...
... number of multi-part forms that can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have finer printhead pins...paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up to Near Letter Quality Twenty-four-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are capable of printer: Low cost - Contents This technical brief provides ...
Product Brochure
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... to an Ethernet network or a Type B device. The EPSON LQ-2180 gives you 've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. Popular Windows® printer drivers are completed faster cps high speed draft than comparable 24-pin printers. • Print up to 6-part (original + 5) forms Prints virtually any multipart form with...? Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths let you more -all from the same printer. The EPSON LQ-2180 is so versatile, it one of the box. Combine all parts • Zero tear-off paper handling eliminates wasted pre-numbered and standard forms while saving both...
... to an Ethernet network or a Type B device. The EPSON LQ-2180 gives you 've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. Popular Windows® printer drivers are completed faster cps high speed draft than comparable 24-pin printers. • Print up to 6-part (original + 5) forms Prints virtually any multipart form with...? Front, rear, bottom and top paper paths let you more -all from the same printer. The EPSON LQ-2180 is so versatile, it one of the box. Combine all parts • Zero tear-off paper handling eliminates wasted pre-numbered and standard forms while saving both...
Product Brochure
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...letter 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 ... 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 ...
...letter 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 ... 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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.... You can load up to 50 sheets of single-sheet multi-part forms up to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder. You can also load a stack of ordinary single-sheet paper in the second-bin cut -sheet feeder. EPSON LQ-2180 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide...
.... You can load up to 50 sheets of single-sheet multi-part forms up to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder. You can also load a stack of ordinary single-sheet paper in the second-bin cut -sheet feeder. EPSON LQ-2180 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide...
Product Information Guide
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... of multi-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! 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...
... of multi-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! 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...
Product Information Guide
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... (2.5 mm) corner radius Backing sheet width 4.0 to 16.0 inches (101 to 406 mm) Backing sheet length (one sheet of multi-part) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 82 g/m2) 4 - 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, and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front and Top 3.9 to 16.5 inches (100 to 420 mm) High-capacity...
... (2.5 mm) corner radius Backing sheet width 4.0 to 16.0 inches (101 to 406 mm) Backing sheet length (one sheet of multi-part) 12 to 15 lb (40 to 82 g/m2) 4 - 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, and cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front and Top 3.9 to 16.5 inches (100 to 420 mm) High-capacity...
Product Information Guide
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...t f f when continuous paper is not loaded correctly. t o n when bin 1 of -form position. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are.... Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. t Flashes when the printer is paused. t n o when bin 2 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected...). Safety Approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V model: Safety standards EN 60950...
...t f f when continuous paper is not loaded correctly. t o n when bin 1 of -form position. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A The minimum top and bottom margins are.... Pause button Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. t Flashes when the printer is paused. t n o when bin 2 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is selected...). Safety Approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 class B 230 V model: Safety standards EN 60950...
Product Information Guide
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... thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, load the paper in the printer. Also, when continuous paper is aligned with the printer's tear-off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 8 - EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The letters ABC above...front, rear, and bottom) for example, if you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. As described in this tractor, load paper in the rear slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your current printing needs. If...
... thick paper such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels, load the paper in the printer. Also, when continuous paper is aligned with the printer's tear-off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 8 - EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The letters ABC above...front, rear, and bottom) for example, if you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. As described in this tractor, load paper in the rear slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your current printing needs. If...
Product Information Guide
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...tractor, you can remove the tractor from the front push position and install it is used in the pull position. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing high-quality graphics. When continuous paper is almost straight. However, you cannot use the front push tractor...paper path, load them in the rear paper slot onto the rear push and the pull tractors. 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, use two tractors at the same time. Using the push ...
...tractor, you can remove the tractor from the front push position and install it is used in the pull position. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing high-quality graphics. When continuous paper is almost straight. However, you cannot use the front push tractor...paper path, load them in the rear paper slot onto the rear push and the pull tractors. 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, use two tractors at the same time. Using the push ...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in combination. The table below ...slot You can load paper in the printer from the tractor installed in the pull position. Also set the lever to feed the paper in the top slot. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Paper Release Lever Positions You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in combination. Note...
EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in the front, rear, or bottom slot. You set the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in combination. The table below ...slot You can load paper in the printer from the tractor installed in the pull position. Also set the lever to feed the paper in the top slot. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Paper Release Lever Positions You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in combination. Note...
Product Information Guide
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... can load labels in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your paper. The paper thickness lever is best to load multi-part forms using: t the front slot and the front push tractor t the...
... can load labels in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your paper. The paper thickness lever is best to load multi-part forms using: t the front slot and the front push tractor t the...
Product Information Guide
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... tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to load thick multi-part forms using the rear push tractor. Note: To avoid paper jams, it straight out of the guide. Turn off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in place...
... tractor position. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to load thick multi-part forms using the rear push tractor. Note: To avoid paper jams, it straight out of the guide. Turn off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in place...
Product Information Guide
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...form position and starts printing. Close the paper guide cover. 4. When you can adjust the tear-off position using this may come off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of continuous paper, you resume printing, the... up and off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in a push and pull combination" on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with the pull tractor. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin...
...form position and starts printing. Close the paper guide cover. 4. When you can adjust the tear-off position using this may come off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of continuous paper, you resume printing, the... up and off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in a push and pull combination" on thick and heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with the pull tractor. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin...
Product Information Guide
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...in their original boxes. 5. Make sure that comes with the printer. 9. Attach the protective locking clips on both sides of the printer roller. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord ...unit. 7. 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 EPSON LQ-2180 Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be...
...in their original boxes. 5. Make sure that comes with the printer. 9. Attach the protective locking clips on both sides of the printer roller. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord ...unit. 7. 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 EPSON LQ-2180 Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be...
User Manual
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... variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs t the ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multi-part forms with one original plus up to five copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards t high-speed printing of up to 480 ...174; 95/98 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. 1 Getting to Know Your Printer In addition, several options are available to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® LQ-2180 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Getting to help suit your...
... variety of paper paths to suit your printing needs t the ability to handle a wide range of paper types, including continuous paper, multi-part forms with one original plus up to five copies, labels, single sheets, envelopes, and postcards t high-speed printing of up to 480 ...174; 95/98 that lets you check the status of your individual needs. 1 Getting to Know Your Printer In addition, several options are available to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® LQ-2180 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. Getting to help suit your...
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 the items that are shown in the Printer Items Part Number Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon pack S010033 † Optional items: Additional items are specific to the interface card. Since the...
... 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 the items that are shown in the Printer Items Part Number Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon pack S010033 † Optional items: Additional items are specific to the interface card. Since the...
Service Manual
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Table 1-6. LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-5. Adjust Lever Setting Position Setting Position Paper Thickness (inch) Minimum Maximum Paper Thickness (mm) 0 0.0024 0.0047 over 0.... Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear) CSF Bin 1 Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelope Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelops CSF Bin 2 Cut sheet (Single sheet) Roll paper holder Roll paper Front tractor Push...
Table 1-6. LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-5. Adjust Lever Setting Position Setting Position Paper Thickness (inch) Minimum Maximum Paper Thickness (mm) 0 0.0024 0.0047 over 0.... Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear) CSF Bin 1 Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelope Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelops CSF Bin 2 Cut sheet (Single sheet) Roll paper holder Roll paper Front tractor Push...
Service Manual
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...24 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled. Cut Sheet (Multi Part) Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width (inch) 3.9 16.5 3.9 16.5 (mm) 100 420 100 420 Length (inch) 5.8 16.5 3.9... 0.0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 58 40 58 (one side of form. Jointing Line glue at the top of multi part) (lb.) 12 15 12 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. folded, or...
...24 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled. Cut Sheet (Multi Part) Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width (inch) 3.9 16.5 3.9 16.5 (mm) 100 420 100 420 Length (inch) 5.8 16.5 3.9... 0.0047 0.12 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 58 40 58 (one side of form. Jointing Line glue at the top of multi part) (lb.) 12 15 12 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. folded, or...
Service Manual
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Continuous Paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry Min. Max. Min. Max. Base sheet width (inch) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406... 0.46 0.0025 0.065 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 52 82 52 82 52 82 (not multi (lb.) 14 22 14 22 14 22 part) Weight (one page) (mm) 101.6 558.8 4 101.6 22 558.8 --- --- Min. Printable Area - Base sheet length (inch) 4...63.5 mm) min. 15/16inch (23.8 mm) min. NOTE: The base sheet of multi part) (g/m2) (lb.) 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Carbonless ...
Continuous Paper (Single sheet and Multi Part) Front Entry Rear Entry Bottom Entry Min. Max. Min. Max. Base sheet width (inch) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406... 0.46 0.0025 0.065 0.018 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 52 82 52 82 52 82 (not multi (lb.) 14 22 14 22 14 22 part) Weight (one page) (mm) 101.6 558.8 4 101.6 22 558.8 --- --- Min. Printable Area - Base sheet length (inch) 4...63.5 mm) min. 15/16inch (23.8 mm) min. NOTE: The base sheet of multi part) (g/m2) (lb.) 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15 40 12 58 15 Quality Plain paper, Recycled paper, Carbonless ...
Service Manual
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... The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ranges listed for each sensor is as shown below. The change made for LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170. LQ-2180 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains flowcharts and... units. 5.2.1 Printhead The information in this section is the same as for the LQ-2170. 5.2.2 Sensors The check method, including test pin number and meter reading, for each component. 5.2 Troubleshooting Information This section gives you troubleshooting information to let you troubleshoot the printer.
... The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ranges listed for each sensor is as shown below. The change made for LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170. LQ-2180 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains flowcharts and... units. 5.2.1 Printhead The information in this section is the same as for the LQ-2170. 5.2.2 Sensors The check method, including test pin number and meter reading, for each component. 5.2 Troubleshooting Information This section gives you troubleshooting information to let you troubleshoot the printer.