Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- EPSON impact printers are capable of printing. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins ...The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number ...
...High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are either 9- EPSON impact printers are capable of printing. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins ...The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number ...
Product Brochure
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...EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi; EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 proportional; Push/pull 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...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...
...EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi; EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 proportional; Push/pull 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...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...
Product Information Guide
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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 guides...screws (2) C.B. Pull tractor (C80032V) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 1 Note: The asterisk (V) is a substitute for the last digit of paper jams. Using a pull tractor in combination with telex...
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 guides...screws (2) C.B. Pull tractor (C80032V) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 1 Note: The asterisk (V) is a substitute for the last digit of paper jams. Using a pull tractor in combination with telex...
Product Information Guide
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...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... lb (13 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range ...that has been folded or is also designed for the printer's voltage. Note: Check the label on the back ...
...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... lb (13 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range ...that has been folded or is also designed for the printer's voltage. Note: Check the label on the back ...
Product Information Guide
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... of the paper over the paper guide toward the back of the printer's ribbon. Then close the printer cover before printing. front paper guide 12. Always remove any slack in the bottom slot printable side up . 11. When the printer receives data, it . EPSON LQ-2180 8. Insert the paper into the front, bottom, or rear paper slot...
... of the paper over the paper guide toward the back of the printer's ribbon. Then close the printer cover before printing. front paper guide 12. Always remove any slack in the bottom slot printable side up . 11. When the printer receives data, it . EPSON LQ-2180 8. Insert the paper into the front, bottom, or rear paper slot...
Product Information Guide
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...paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. then tear off only. 6. Then slide the edge guides to lose the top-of the printer's ribbon. Install the optional pull tractor as described earlier in the pull position." To use the knob to remove slack in the rear push position cannot... The knob can remove the tractor from the pull tractor 1. this chapter. 4. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 After you need to adjust the top-of -Form Position" on which push tractor you can be used when the printer is even with the pull tractor, you are using the micro adjust feature, if ...
...paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. then tear off only. 6. Then slide the edge guides to lose the top-of the printer's ribbon. Install the optional pull tractor as described earlier in the pull position." To use the knob to remove slack in the rear push position cannot... The knob can remove the tractor from the pull tractor 1. this chapter. 4. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 After you need to adjust the top-of -Form Position" on which push tractor you can be used when the printer is even with the pull tractor, you are using the micro adjust feature, if ...
Product Information Guide
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...Hold down on the page. plastic ribbon cover Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position. The printer loads your continuous paper automatically when you set the top-of -form position. This gives you turn off only. EPSON LQ-2180 Switching to printing on continuous paper ...To switch from printing on single sheets to printing on continuous paper with the micro adjust feature. If a single sheet remains in this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you ...
...Hold down on the page. plastic ribbon cover Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum top-of -form position. The printer loads your continuous paper automatically when you set the top-of -form position. This gives you turn off only. EPSON LQ-2180 Switching to printing on continuous paper ...To switch from printing on single sheets to printing on continuous paper with the micro adjust feature. If a single sheet remains in this may damage the printer or cause it , even if you ...
Product Information Guide
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...cartridge and pull it straight up ; Lift the printer cover by hand. If a used cartridge is not hot; ribbon guide 24 - EPSON LQ-2180 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you replace the ribbon cartridge. Caution: Make sure the printer is , let it cool for a few minutes... before you just used ribbon cartridge. if it . If the printer is connected to the ribbon installation position (...
...cartridge and pull it straight up ; Lift the printer cover by hand. If a used cartridge is not hot; ribbon guide 24 - EPSON LQ-2180 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you replace the ribbon cartridge. Caution: Make sure the printer is , let it cool for a few minutes... before you just used ribbon cartridge. if it . If the printer is connected to the ribbon installation position (...
Product Information Guide
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... the print head from the middle of the printer as shown in the ribbon as shown below. separator EPSON LQ-2180 9. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 7. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge over the corresponding pegs. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs...
... the print head from the middle of the printer as shown in the ribbon as shown below. separator EPSON LQ-2180 9. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 7. Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge over the corresponding pegs. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs...
Product Information Guide
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.... Make sure the tractor that comes with the printer. 9. 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 Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. If you need to move the print...
.... Make sure the tractor that comes with the printer. 9. 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 Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. If you need to move the print...
User Manual
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... pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: One Italic and 12 graphical character tables. (34 graphical character ....1 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...
... pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: One Italic and 12 graphical character tables. (34 graphical character ....1 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...
Service Manual
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... I /F Level 2 supported † Copy capability „ 1 original + 5 copies 1.1.2 Accessories † Items included in the Printer Items Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V version) 1 † Consumable items Table 1-2. For the rest of the already existing LQ-2170. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to the items that are specific to...
... I /F Level 2 supported † Copy capability „ 1 original + 5 copies 1.1.2 Accessories † Items included in the Printer Items Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V version) 1 † Consumable items Table 1-2. For the rest of the already existing LQ-2170. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to the items that are specific to...
Service Manual
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... . For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of this printer consists of the control panel is specific to LQ-2180. The appearance of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, and 10 LEDs. This ...O th e rs (1 ) P itc h 10cpi 12cpi 15cpi 17cpi 20cpi PS T e a r O ff/B in T e a r O ff B in 1 B in the next section. Bi-directional adjustment for ribbon change timing 7 (6) Bi-d adjustment NOTE: The area reset by the EEPROM clear is as Bi-d adjustment and TOP PE sensor adjustment. 1.3.2 Bi-directional Adjustment Function...
... . For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of this printer consists of the control panel is specific to LQ-2180. The appearance of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, and 10 LEDs. This ...O th e rs (1 ) P itc h 10cpi 12cpi 15cpi 17cpi 20cpi PS T e a r O ff/B in T e a r O ff B in 1 B in the next section. Bi-directional adjustment for ribbon change timing 7 (6) Bi-d adjustment NOTE: The area reset by the EEPROM clear is as Bi-d adjustment and TOP PE sensor adjustment. 1.3.2 Bi-directional Adjustment Function...
Service Manual
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... inch (the default) 0000H 0000H (22 inch) (22 inch) 62H, 63H Page length for front manual insertion 1 to Sub-number for ribbon change timing 0 - 0FFFFFFFFH (count) 000000 000000 00H 00H 34H-37H Driving Hour 0 - 0FFFFFFFFH (minutes) 000000 000000 00H 00H 38H- Driving... Line Count 0 - 0FFFFFFFFH (count) 3BH 000000 000000 00H 00H Revision A Table 7-6. LQ-2180 Table 7-5. EEPROM Address Map (5/7) Address Data Data Format Q-pit Factory data setting 29H Panel mask pattern 1 b0: LOAD function b1: EJECT...
... inch (the default) 0000H 0000H (22 inch) (22 inch) 62H, 63H Page length for front manual insertion 1 to Sub-number for ribbon change timing 0 - 0FFFFFFFFH (count) 000000 000000 00H 00H 34H-37H Driving Hour 0 - 0FFFFFFFFH (minutes) 000000 000000 00H 00H 38H- Driving... Line Count 0 - 0FFFFFFFFH (count) 3BH 000000 000000 00H 00H Revision A Table 7-6. LQ-2180 Table 7-5. EEPROM Address Map (5/7) Address Data Data Format Q-pit Factory data setting 29H Panel mask pattern 1 b0: LOAD function b1: EJECT...