Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 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 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select...
.... 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 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select...
Product Information Guide
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...by pressing the Tear Off/ Bin button or turning on the auto tear-off position. When auto tear-off is in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by turning on the auto tear-off mode as described below) to feed continuous paper with the...effect until the paper perforation is not aligned with labels backward; tear-off-edge Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. EPSON LQ-2180 Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge If you use the front or rear push ...
...by pressing the Tear Off/ Bin button or turning on the auto tear-off position. When auto tear-off is in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by turning on the auto tear-off mode as described below) to feed continuous paper with the...effect until the paper perforation is not aligned with labels backward; tear-off-edge Note: The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off position beyond these limits, the printer beeps and stops moving the paper. 5. EPSON LQ-2180 Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge If you use the front or rear push ...
Product Information Guide
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... used the printer, the print head may be hot; If a pull tractor is not hot. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it . Remove the paper tension unit. 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...
... used the printer, the print head may be hot; If a pull tractor is not hot. let it cool for a few minutes before touching it . Remove the paper tension unit. 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...
User Manual
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... occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Note: To monitor an LQ-2180 printer on your printer but is installed. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 will be sure to monitor your printer and use with Microsoft Windows 95/98. See the manual that comes with the interface card for use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this...
... occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. Note: To monitor an LQ-2180 printer on your printer but is installed. The EPSON Status Monitor 2 will be sure to monitor your printer and use with Microsoft Windows 95/98. See the manual that comes with the interface card for use the Status Monitor utility that comes with this...
Service Manual
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Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon pack S010033 † Optional items: Additional items are specific to LQ-2180. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to the items that are shown in the table below .) / ...For the rest of the already existing LQ-2170. Since the specifications for the both products are mostly common except for the LQ-2180's improved features such as printing speed and copy capability, the information included in the Printer Items Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge ...
Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon pack S010033 † Optional items: Additional items are specific to LQ-2180. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to the items that are shown in the table below .) / ...For the rest of the already existing LQ-2170. Since the specifications for the both products are mostly common except for the LQ-2180's improved features such as printing speed and copy capability, the information included in the Printer Items Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge ...
Service Manual
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... the head temperature rises to LQ-2180. When the head temperature falls to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then resumes printing remaining on that line more slowly than before . For the rest of the specifications, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Feeding method ... lever setting, adjust lever setting, and some other specifications which are specific to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. LQ-2180 1.1.3 Printing Specifications † Copy capability: 1 original + 5 copies † Printing speed and printable column (See the table below.) Table...
... the head temperature rises to LQ-2180. When the head temperature falls to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then resumes printing remaining on that line more slowly than before . For the rest of the specifications, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Feeding method ... lever setting, adjust lever setting, and some other specifications which are specific to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. LQ-2180 1.1.3 Printing Specifications † Copy capability: 1 original + 5 copies † Printing speed and printable column (See the table below.) Table...
Service Manual
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LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Adjust Lever Setting Position Setting Position Paper Thickness (inch) Minimum Maximum Paper Thickness (mm) 0 0.0024 0.0047 over 0.006 ... 0.0181 over 0.44 up to 0.46 Product Description Specifications 10 Release Lever Settings 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...
LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Adjust Lever Setting Position Setting Position Paper Thickness (inch) Minimum Maximum Paper Thickness (mm) 0 0.0024 0.0047 over 0.006 ... 0.0181 over 0.44 up to 0.46 Product Description Specifications 10 Release Lever Settings 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...
Service Manual
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For information on other items, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Input voltage range „ 120 V version: AC 99 to 132 V „ 230 V version: AC 198 to 264 V (same...-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4 † Acoustic noise: Approximately 54 db(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Product Description Specifications 15 LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1.6 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170 † Rated current „ 120 V version: 1.0 A (maximum = 4.0 A) „ 230 V version: 0.5 A (maximum = 2.0 A) ...
For information on other items, see the LQ-2170 Service Manual. † Input voltage range „ 120 V version: AC 99 to 132 V „ 230 V version: AC 198 to 264 V (same...-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-1 IEC801-2 IEC801-3 IEC801-4 † Acoustic noise: Approximately 54 db(A) (ISO 7779 pattern) Product Description Specifications 15 LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1.6 Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications for the LQ-2180 is the same as for the LQ-2170 † Rated current „ 120 V version: 1.0 A (maximum = 4.0 A) „ 230 V version: 0.5 A (maximum = 2.0 A) ...
Service Manual
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...LQ-2170 Service Manual. 1.2.2.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) † Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 compatibility mode † Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device) † Pin assignment: The pin assignment (forward channel) is specific to the IEEE-1284 specification † Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; CLS: PRINTER; LQ-2180... Revision A 1.2.2 Interface Specifications This section only provides information which is the same as for the LQ-2170 except for the functions of the pins below ...
...LQ-2170 Service Manual. 1.2.2.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) † Transmission mode: IEEE-1284 compatibility mode † Signal level: TTL compatible (IEEE-1284 level 1 device) † Pin assignment: The pin assignment (forward channel) is specific to the IEEE-1284 specification † Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; CLS: PRINTER; LQ-2180... Revision A 1.2.2 Interface Specifications This section only provides information which is the same as for the LQ-2170 except for the functions of the pins below ...
Service Manual
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... 10 LEDs. Control Panel (5 ) (7 ) † Operation at Power On No. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.3 Operation Instruction This section provides information on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions below . For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of LQ-2170, this section only shows the information that is specific to...
... 10 LEDs. Control Panel (5 ) (7 ) † Operation at Power On No. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.3 Operation Instruction This section provides information on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions below . For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of LQ-2170, this section only shows the information that is specific to...
Service Manual
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...Other font selection Roman T 32 Bin select Friction Bin 1 or Tractor not Tear off 33 Manual insertion wait time 2 or 3 sec. 34 Tear-off Off Revision A Table 1-17. G. LQ-2180 1.3.3 EEPROM Initialization Areas reset by EEPROM clear operation (described in Section 1.3.1) are as shown in... adjustment value (CSF Bin 1) 8.5 mm 9 TOF adjustment value (CSF Bin 2) 8.5 mm 10 TOF adjustment value (rear manual insertion) 8.5 mm 11 TOF adjustment value (front manual insertion) 8.5 mm 12 Bottom margin (rear tractor) 11 inch 13 Bottom margin (front tractor) 11 inch 14 Font selection ...
...Other font selection Roman T 32 Bin select Friction Bin 1 or Tractor not Tear off 33 Manual insertion wait time 2 or 3 sec. 34 Tear-off Off Revision A Table 1-17. G. LQ-2180 1.3.3 EEPROM Initialization Areas reset by EEPROM clear operation (described in Section 1.3.1) are as shown in... adjustment value (CSF Bin 1) 8.5 mm 9 TOF adjustment value (CSF Bin 2) 8.5 mm 10 TOF adjustment value (rear manual insertion) 8.5 mm 11 TOF adjustment value (front manual insertion) 8.5 mm 12 Bottom margin (rear tractor) 11 inch 13 Bottom margin (front tractor) 11 inch 14 Font selection ...
Service Manual
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LQ-2180 The contents of the chapter "Disassembly and Assembly" is the same as for the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Revision A Disassembly and Assembly 31
LQ-2180 The contents of the chapter "Disassembly and Assembly" is the same as for the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Revision A Disassembly and Assembly 31
Service Manual
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...the release lever to "LQ-2180" and press the Enter key. 7. The following sections. 4.1.1 Pre-operation for serial dot matrix printer does not run without any necessary adjustment after disassembling/assembling the printer. Therefore, observe the ...instructions given in the following screen appears. Press the Load/Eject button to send the paper to be performed with the top and bottom edges of the sheet firmly set in the LQ-2170 Service Manual...
...the release lever to "LQ-2180" and press the Enter key. 7. The following sections. 4.1.1 Pre-operation for serial dot matrix printer does not run without any necessary adjustment after disassembling/assembling the printer. Therefore, observe the ...instructions given in the following screen appears. Press the Load/Eject button to send the paper to be performed with the top and bottom edges of the sheet firmly set in the LQ-2170 Service Manual...
Service Manual
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...the voltage while toggling the sensor lever. Table 5-1. CN16 (Release sensor 2) 1: Release 2 Same as for LQ-2180 is the same as shown below. See the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Troubleshooting Overview 40 The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ...Manual. 5.2.3 Motors The motor test points are the same as for the LQ-2170. However, be careful of the CN 12 and 16 that are the same as for the LQ-2170. 5.2.4 Error Codes with Indicators and Buzzer The Error codes with Indicators and buzzer are not common to let you troubleshoot the printer...
...the voltage while toggling the sensor lever. Table 5-1. CN16 (Release sensor 2) 1: Release 2 Same as for LQ-2180 is the same as shown below. See the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Troubleshooting Overview 40 The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ...Manual. 5.2.3 Motors The motor test points are the same as for the LQ-2170. However, be careful of the CN 12 and 16 that are the same as for the LQ-2170. 5.2.4 Error Codes with Indicators and Buzzer The Error codes with Indicators and buzzer are not common to let you troubleshoot the printer...
Service Manual
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LQ-2180 The contents of the chapter "Maintenance" is the same as for the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Revision A Maintenance 45
LQ-2180 The contents of the chapter "Maintenance" is the same as for the LQ-2170 Service Manual. Revision A Maintenance 45
Service Manual
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...mm) (8.5 mm) 14H, 15H TOF adjustment -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 value for rear manual mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch) insertion 0000H 0000H (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 16H, 17H TOF adjustment value for front manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 0000H 0000H mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch... 4: Prestige 5: Script 6: Others (the default) 00H (Roman) 00H (Roman) Appendix EEPROM Address Map 47 LQ-2180 7.1 EEPROM Address Map This chapter provides EEPROM Address Map for LQ-2180 and component layouts and circuit diagram for front tractor 1CH Font selection 1 to 22x360 (by 1/360 inch), 0000H...
...mm) (8.5 mm) 14H, 15H TOF adjustment -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 value for rear manual mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch) insertion 0000H 0000H (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 16H, 17H TOF adjustment value for front manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 0000H 0000H mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch... 4: Prestige 5: Script 6: Others (the default) 00H (Roman) 00H (Roman) Appendix EEPROM Address Map 47 LQ-2180 7.1 EEPROM Address Map This chapter provides EEPROM Address Map for LQ-2180 and component layouts and circuit diagram for front tractor 1CH Font selection 1 to 22x360 (by 1/360 inch), 0000H...
Service Manual
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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 function b2: FONT selection b3: PITCH selection b4: TEAR OFF function b5: BIN selection b6: Draft self test b7: LQ self test 00H 00H 2AH Panel mask ...pattern 2 b0: LF function b1: FF function b2: Micro Adjust function b3: Pause function b4: Data dump b5: Default setting b6: Bi-d. adjustment b7: (reserved) 00H 00H 2BH Manual insertion wait time 3 to 30 (by...
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 function b2: FONT selection b3: PITCH selection b4: TEAR OFF function b5: BIN selection b6: Draft self test b7: LQ self test 00H 00H 2AH Panel mask ...pattern 2 b0: LF function b1: FF function b2: Micro Adjust function b3: Pause function b4: Data dump b5: Default setting b6: Bi-d. adjustment b7: (reserved) 00H 00H 2BH Manual insertion wait time 3 to 30 (by...