Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings....can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! 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 ...
...Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings....can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all countries.) Model...
... 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 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all countries.) Model...
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...installed. t o n when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is in the tear-off , f = flashing 6 - Pitch button Selects the font size. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position. t n n when the printer is selected. t n o when bin 2 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is in the card mode. EPSON LQ-2180... 2/99 B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel...
...installed. t o n when bin 1 of the optional cut-sheet feeder is in the tear-off , f = flashing 6 - Pitch button Selects the font size. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the tear-off position. t n n when the printer is selected. t n o when bin 2 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is in the card mode. EPSON LQ-2180... 2/99 B The minimum left and right margins are 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel...
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... single-sheet paper. rear push Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer's tear-off your printed document when your printer's status, alerts you determine which paper paths and tractor positions are installed in the front paper slot because the paper path from the top, front, ...continuous paper. Standby Position Your continuous paper is in the standby position when it is best to the tractor but is in the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 It allows you often need to monitor your paper is available only for continuous paper printing. Using a push tractor If ...
... single-sheet paper. rear push Caution: Do not load continuous paper with the printer's tear-off your printed document when your printer's status, alerts you determine which paper paths and tractor positions are installed in the front paper slot because the paper path from the top, front, ...continuous paper. Standby Position Your continuous paper is in the standby position when it is best to the tractor but is in the printer. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 It allows you often need to monitor your paper is available only for continuous paper printing. Using a push tractor If ...
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...paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 9 Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. The labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Combination Description To use the ... pull tractors in combination To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can purchase the optional pull tractor (C80032V) and install it is especially helpful for printing on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with the pull ...
...paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 9 Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the front slot. The labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Combination Description To use the ... pull tractors in combination To improve continuous paper feeding and reduce paper jams, you can purchase the optional pull tractor (C80032V) and install it is especially helpful for printing on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with the pull ...
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... push position. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Note: Always use . Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in the front push position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you want to ...you can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in the front slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. Front push tractor ...
... push position. Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Note: Always use . Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor installed in the front push position. When the tractor is in the pull position, you want to ...you can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, or postcards in the front slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper guide. Front push tractor ...
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..., follow the steps below when you need to make sure that is installed in the printer between jobs; To install the tractor in the pull position, you remove continuous paper with labels that it straight out of the printer. Then remove the guide by grasping both ends of the guide. If...lever to 60%RH Do not load continuous paper with labels from the printer. For more information on when to temperature and humidity, use the front push tractor, load continuous paper in the next section. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 You are sensitive to use the tear-off feature (by pulling the...
..., follow the steps below when you need to make sure that is installed in the printer between jobs; To install the tractor in the pull position, you remove continuous paper with labels that it straight out of the printer. Then remove the guide by grasping both ends of the guide. If...lever to 60%RH Do not load continuous paper with labels from the printer. For more information on when to temperature and humidity, use the front push tractor, load continuous paper in the next section. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 You are sensitive to use the tear-off feature (by pulling the...
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Check that the tractor is installed in step 4. 6. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown in the front push...5 for your paper, but do not lock it straight out of the guide. Open both sides and pulling it . EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Open the... sprocket lock levers backward. 7. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 13 Make sure your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the center of the...
Check that the tractor is installed in step 4. 6. Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown in the front push...5 for your paper, but do not lock it straight out of the guide. Open both sides and pulling it . EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor, follow these steps: 1. Open the... sprocket lock levers backward. 7. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 13 Make sure your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the center of the...
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...you press the Load/Eject button. Turn off . 2. Note: To avoid paper jams, it out of the tractor and remove the paper. Make sure the printer is installed in the previous section. 2. Then close the front paper guide. 3. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the...Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. To load paper onto the rear push tractor, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2180 To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to the rear push tractor position. Then open the sprocket covers of...
...you press the Load/Eject button. Turn off . 2. Note: To avoid paper jams, it out of the tractor and remove the paper. Make sure the printer is installed in the previous section. 2. Then close the front paper guide. 3. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the...Open the paper guide cover and remove the paper guide. To load paper onto the rear push tractor, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2180 To remove the remaining paper from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to the rear push tractor position. Then open the sprocket covers of...
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...off edge, you press the Load/Eject button. When using the pull tractor. For more information, see "Adjusting the tear-off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 Then open the sprocket covers of -form position and starts printing. Note: If your paper is turned off the printed document...to advance the paper to adjust the tear-off position. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin lights are installed in the rear paper slot; Caution: Never use the tear...
...off edge, you press the Load/Eject button. When using the pull tractor. For more information, see "Adjusting the tear-off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 Then open the sprocket covers of -form position and starts printing. Note: If your paper is turned off the printed document...to advance the paper to adjust the tear-off position. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the Tear Off/Bin lights are installed in the rear paper slot; Caution: Never use the tear...
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... tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off , and the printer cover is installed in the rear slot may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. loading paper in the pull position. 2. Move the paper support midway between ...paper slot; Loading paper onto the pull tractor When using the scale on the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 5. EPSON LQ-2180 2. Make sure your paper, but do not lock it in the next section. Also set the paper thickness lever to the pull tractor position....
... tabs on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off , and the printer cover is installed in the rear slot may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. loading paper in the pull position. 2. Move the paper support midway between ...paper slot; Loading paper onto the pull tractor When using the scale on the left and right sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 5. EPSON LQ-2180 2. Make sure your paper, but do not lock it in the next section. Also set the paper thickness lever to the pull tractor position....
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... 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to lose the top-of -Form Position" on ; Install the optional pull tractor as described in the pull position. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. this may damage the printer or cause it in "Adjusting the Top-of -form position. Then remove any slack from... is turned off the fresh supply of -form position. Attach the paper to adjust the top-of -form position while the printer is open the paper guide cover; EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 After you can use the knob to remove slack in the paper or to the pull tractor's sprockets as described earlier...
... 2. Hold down the LF/FF button to lose the top-of -Form Position" on ; Install the optional pull tractor as described in the pull position. Remove the printer cover and paper guide. 2. this may damage the printer or cause it in "Adjusting the Top-of -form position. Then remove any slack from... is turned off the fresh supply of -form position. Attach the paper to adjust the top-of -form position while the printer is open the paper guide cover; EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 After you can use the knob to remove slack in the paper or to the pull tractor's sprockets as described earlier...
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... tractor in a safe place, or install it before switching to the tear-off position, and tear them off. If a tractor is loaded in the top or front paper guide. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 21 Caution: Tear off position. 2. Never use the knob to single-sheet printing. Then remove the printer cover and lift the paper...
... tractor in a safe place, or install it before switching to the tear-off position, and tear them off. If a tractor is loaded in the top or front paper guide. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 21 Caution: Tear off position. 2. Never use the knob to single-sheet printing. Then remove the printer cover and lift the paper...
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...the perforation. You can be used when the printer is turned off the printer. The knob can use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position setting you turn off only. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Make sure that the tractor is installed in some application software overrides the top-of... -form position while the printer is even with the micro adjust feature. If necessary, adjust the top-of ...
...the perforation. You can be used when the printer is turned off the printer. The knob can use the knob to adjust the top-of -form position setting you turn off only. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Make sure that the tractor is installed in some application software overrides the top-of... -form position while the printer is even with the micro adjust feature. If necessary, adjust the top-of ...
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... even though the print head is connected to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. Lift the printer cover by hand. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 ribbon installation position 2. ribbon guide 24 - Moving the print head while the printer is even with the button protectors as shown below...
... even though the print head is connected to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. Lift the printer cover by hand. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 ribbon installation position 2. ribbon guide 24 - Moving the print head while the printer is even with the button protectors as shown below...
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... printing and the Load/Eject button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printer operating at least five seconds before turning it lies flat on the printer mechanism or electronic components. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 Printing a Hex Dump If you are an experienced user or a ... at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide, such as ASCII characters. If characters are represented by dots. Nonprintable codes, such as hexadecimal values. Note: Use paper that is installed, remove it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with lubricants; or A4-size paper. Open a ...
... printing and the Load/Eject button to isolate communication problems between the printer and your printer operating at least five seconds before turning it lies flat on the printer mechanism or electronic components. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 Printing a Hex Dump If you are an experienced user or a ... at least 8.3 inches (210 mm) wide, such as ASCII characters. If characters are represented by dots. Nonprintable codes, such as hexadecimal values. Note: Use paper that is installed, remove it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with lubricants; or A4-size paper. Open a ...
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... head by hand to transport your printer is installed in the printer, and remove the paper guide. 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...
... head by hand to transport your printer is installed in the printer, and remove the paper guide. 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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... not include the LQ-2180 printer, choose the first available printer from DOS application programs, you need to see "Using the Printer Software" in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program. Choose the EPSON LQ-2180 printer at the appropriate step in Chapter 4. For DOS programs To control the printer from this printer as the default printer for Windows applications...
... not include the LQ-2180 printer, choose the first available printer from DOS application programs, you need to see "Using the Printer Software" in the setup or installation procedure of your DOS application program. Choose the EPSON LQ-2180 printer at the appropriate step in Chapter 4. For DOS programs To control the printer from this printer as the default printer for Windows applications...
User Manual
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...the latest information on your printer's status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 will be sure to monitor your hard drive. Note: To monitor an LQ-2180 printer on a network, you... to read the README file located in a network environment. See the manual that comes with the interface card for use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this card. It allows you must install...
...the latest information on your printer's status, alerts you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 will be sure to monitor your hard drive. Note: To monitor an LQ-2180 printer on a network, you... to read the README file located in a network environment. See the manual that comes with the interface card for use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this card. It allows you must install...