Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Reliability - Impact printers 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 3 numbers in their respective owners. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark...
... begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Reliability - Impact printers 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 3 numbers in their respective owners. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with the print head assembly unit. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... 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 print head = First...
... use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with the print head assembly unit. L EPSON brand ribbons are ... 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 print head = First...
Product Brochure
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...) 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 Parallel ...points; EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi; Push tractor feed (front/rear); S PPER CI NI FT IECRA TS 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...
...) 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 Parallel ...points; EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi; Push tractor feed (front/rear); S PPER CI NI FT IECRA TS 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...
Product Information Guide
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...feeder. You can also load a stack of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. 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 guide (open) front edge ...
...feeder. You can also load a stack of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. 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 guide (open) front edge ...
Product Information Guide
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...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 Orator 10 cpi EPSON...15.8 inches (402 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 ...
...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 Orator 10 cpi EPSON...15.8 inches (402 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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... . 11. Then pull up the paper until it to adjust the top-of the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 19 Before you load paper in the paper; Slide the right sprocket to check and change the printer driver settings. Always remove any slack in the front slot, remove the front paper guide...slot, remove the paper guide. Caution: Never use the micro adjust feature, see "Adjusting the Top-of the printer's ribbon. otherwise print quality may be used when the the printer is even with the continuous paper positioned as described below , the printed pages are together in the paper and ...
... . 11. Then pull up the paper until it to adjust the top-of the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 19 Before you load paper in the paper; Slide the right sprocket to check and change the printer driver settings. Always remove any slack in the front slot, remove the front paper guide...slot, remove the paper guide. Caution: Never use the micro adjust feature, see "Adjusting the Top-of the printer's ribbon. otherwise print quality may be used when the the printer is even with the continuous paper positioned as described below , the printed pages are together in the paper and ...
Product Information Guide
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...the first and second pages is turned on; Then slide the edge guides to adjust the top-of the printer's ribbon. The printer does not print when the cover is turned on page 18. 7. EPSON LQ-2180 16. Note: The tractor in the pull position. Caution: Never use the front push tractor with the ...top of -form position while the printer is even with the pull tractor, you finish printing, tear off here Removing paper ...
...the first and second pages is turned on; Then slide the edge guides to adjust the top-of the printer's ribbon. The printer does not print when the cover is turned on page 18. 7. EPSON LQ-2180 16. Note: The tractor in the pull position. Caution: Never use the front push tractor with the ...top of -form position while the printer is even with the pull tractor, you finish printing, tear off here Removing paper ...
Product Information Guide
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...knob to lose the top-of -form position while the printer is turned off only. 2. plastic ribbon cover Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position while the printer is turned off only. EPSON LQ-2180 Switching to printing on continuous paper To switch from printing on...of -form position. this may damage the printer or cause it beyond these steps: 1. then position the paper so that the tractor is installed in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it to eject paper while the printer is turned off the printer. 4. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99
...knob to lose the top-of -form position while the printer is turned off only. 2. plastic ribbon cover Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position while the printer is turned off only. EPSON LQ-2180 Switching to printing on continuous paper To switch from printing on...of -form position. this may damage the printer or cause it beyond these steps: 1. then position the paper so that the tractor is installed in the printer, press the Load/Eject button to eject it to eject paper while the printer is turned off the printer. 4. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99
Product Information Guide
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... Properly dispose of the Operate button is , let it cool for a few minutes before you replace the ribbon cartridge. Caution: Make sure the printer is connected to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it...while the printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it . Make sure that the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. ribbon guide 24 - If a used cartridge is on may be hot; EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you just used the printer, the...
... Properly dispose of the Operate button is , let it cool for a few minutes before you replace the ribbon cartridge. Caution: Make sure the printer is connected to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it...while the printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it . Make sure that the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. ribbon guide 24 - If a used cartridge is on may be hot; EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you just used the printer, the...
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON LQ-2180 9. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 7. Then slide the print head from the middle of the printer as shown in place behind the print head (d). 6. Lift the ribbon guide of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on the printer (c) and then lowering the cover until it clicks into place (d). 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180... - 25 Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Gently press...
...EPSON LQ-2180 9. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 7. Then slide the print head from the middle of the printer as shown in place behind the print head (d). 6. Lift the ribbon guide of the ribbon cartridge over the small pegs on the printer (c) and then lowering the cover until it clicks into place (d). 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180... - 25 Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Gently press...
Product Information Guide
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.... Remove any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original boxes. 5. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Then install the paper tension unit. 7. Turn off the printer. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it .
.... Remove any options are installed, remove them and pack them in their original boxes. 5. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Then install the paper tension unit. 7. Turn off the printer. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 Transporting the Printer If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it .
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...
User Manual
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... printer comes with your EPSON printer. For more information on options for your printer's versatility. Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. Genuine EPSON ribbon...
... printer comes with your EPSON printer. For more information on options for your printer's versatility. Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you can further expand your printer, see Appendix A, "Enhancing Your Printer With Options." Optional interface cards are designed and manufactured to supplement your printer's built-in parallel interface. Genuine EPSON ribbon...
User Manual
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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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be permanently attached to the 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 printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your printer; Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
be permanently attached to the 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 printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug you bought your printer; Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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... from the outlet. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer If you need to move the print head by hand to remove the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 2. Make sure the printer is on may be hot; EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge This section describes how to...
... from the outlet. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer If you need to move the print head by hand to remove the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 2. Make sure the printer is on may be hot; EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge This section describes how to...
User Manual
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if it is not positioned in the ribbon installation position. 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 . 3. Lift the printer cover by hand. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Note: When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it straight up and off. 1 4. Make sure that the print head is not hot;
if it is not positioned in the ribbon installation position. 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 . 3. Lift the printer cover by hand. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Note: When you use the pull tractor, you can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it straight up and off. 1 4. Make sure that the print head is not hot;
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Remove the separator from the metal pins behind the print head. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. ribbon guide 6. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer the ribbon guide snaps away from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Properly dispose of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; If a used ribbon cartridge. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. 5.
Remove the separator from the metal pins behind the print head. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. ribbon guide 6. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer the ribbon guide snaps away from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Properly dispose of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; If a used ribbon cartridge. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. 5.
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7. 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. 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 Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up.
7. 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. 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 Then lay the cartridge flat. 8. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up.
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ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (x) and insert it is not twisted or creased and that it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Press down the guide until it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). 9. Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon as shown above. Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it clicks into place.
ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge (x) and insert it is not twisted or creased and that it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Press down the guide until it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). 9. Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon as shown above. Lift the ribbon guide of the arrow to make sure it clicks into place.