Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms...of ownership Flexible paper handling - EPSON impact printers are either 9- both in their names Narrow carriage printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control...
... printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper hard to make impressions through the thickest multi-part forms...of ownership Flexible paper handling - EPSON impact printers are either 9- both in their names Narrow carriage printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type of printing and the number of multi-part forms that can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control...
Product Brochure
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...and top paper paths let you 're looking for the entire department or office. The EPSON LQ-2180 can print up to go right out of the fastest 24 pin impact printers around. The EPSON LQ-2180 is ready to 6-part forms (original + 5). Whether you print single sheet, continuous forms, multipart forms, ... a multi-platform environment. • MTBF rating of up to 6-part (original + 5) forms Prints virtually any multipart form with superior legibility on multipart forms. • Prints at the EPSON LQ-2180, the ultra-reliable printer that gives you can print at draft speeds of 10,000 POH ...
...and top paper paths let you 're looking for the entire department or office. The EPSON LQ-2180 can print up to go right out of the fastest 24 pin impact printers around. The EPSON LQ-2180 is ready to 6-part forms (original + 5). Whether you print single sheet, continuous forms, multipart forms, ... a multi-platform environment. • MTBF rating of up to 6-part (original + 5) forms Prints virtually any multipart form with superior legibility on multipart forms. • Prints at the EPSON LQ-2180, the ultra-reliable printer that gives you can print at draft speeds of 10,000 POH ...
Product Brochure
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...Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any product or service. ©Copyright 1999 Epson America, Inc. 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 ...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 ...
...Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson disclaims any product or service. ©Copyright 1999 Epson America, Inc. 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 ...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 ...
Product Information Guide
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You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 50 sheets 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...
You can also load a stack of single-sheet multi-part forms up to 50 sheets 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...
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...EPSON Remote! Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. utility) 2 - Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix...-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer's...
...EPSON Remote! Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. utility) 2 - Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix...-part forms up to 0.59 inch (15 mm) thick Note: The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer's...
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...off position to print on , o = off, f = flashing 6 - 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 (TÜV) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS... maximum printable width is selected. n = on postcards and envelopes. Pause light t On when the printer is selected. Tear Off/Bin button t Advances continuous paper to the tear-off position. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A The minimum top and...
...off position to print on , o = off, f = flashing 6 - 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 (TÜV) EMI EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS... maximum printable width is selected. n = on postcards and envelopes. Pause light t On when the printer is selected. Tear Off/Bin button t Advances continuous paper to the tear-off position. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A The minimum top and...
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...on a page of -form position. Tear-off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 8 - As described in the front slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but not loaded in this tractor, load paper in the front push and ...-Form Position The top-of-form position is best to monitor your printer's status, alerts you print on Continuous Paper You can be removed. There are printed at the perforation. Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in this section, ...
...on a page of -form position. Tear-off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 8 - As described in the front slot. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but not loaded in this tractor, load paper in the front push and ...-Form Position The top-of-form position is best to monitor your printer's status, alerts you print on Continuous Paper You can be removed. There are printed at the perforation. Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in this section, ...
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... for use with the pull tractor: front, bottom, and rear. Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the top or front slot without obstruction. 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 a tractor in the front slot. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for...
... for use with the pull tractor: front, bottom, and rear. Note: Because thick multi-part forms require a straight paper path, load them in the top or front slot without obstruction. 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 a tractor in the front slot. Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for...
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...rear push tractors, and easily switch between them using the paper release lever. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper... release lever to indicate the paper source you can load paper in the paper path backward to load single-sheet multi-part forms that are bound by line gluing only at the side. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot.
...rear push tractors, and easily switch between them using the paper release lever. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper in the top slot You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, envelopes, or postcards in the printer from various paper sources, such as the front push tractor or the paper... release lever to indicate the paper source you can load paper in the paper path backward to load single-sheet multi-part forms that are bound by line gluing only at the side. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the top or front slot.
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...feed labels on labels, use carbonless multi-part forms of nine positions identified by the scale next to the original). You can load labels in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 Paper type Ordinary (single ...sheets or continuous paper) Thin paper Carbonless multi-part forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) Continuous paper with labels because the printer may need ...
...feed labels on labels, use carbonless multi-part forms of nine positions identified by the scale next to the original). You can load labels in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 Paper type Ordinary (single ...sheets or continuous paper) Thin paper Carbonless multi-part forms with: 2 parts (original + 1 copy) 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 6 parts (original + 5 copies) Continuous paper with labels because the printer may need ...
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...push tractor, follow these steps: 1. the labels may cause a paper jam. Make sure the printer is best to remove it is turned off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON LQ-2180 To remove the remaining paper from the front push position, follow these steps: 1. For information ...need to load thick multi-part forms using the rear push tractor. Then close the front paper guide. 3. Open the front paper guide by grasping both sides and pulling it locks in place. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots until it...
...push tractor, follow these steps: 1. the labels may cause a paper jam. Make sure the printer is best to remove it is turned off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON LQ-2180 To remove the remaining paper from the front push position, follow these steps: 1. For information ...need to load thick multi-part forms using the rear push tractor. Then close the front paper guide. 3. Open the front paper guide by grasping both sides and pulling it locks in place. Replace the front paper guide by sliding it along the printer's mounting slots until it...
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...from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. However, doing so is at a time may come off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 To remove the front push tractor, see "Using two tractors in a push and pull combination" on thick and heavy continuous paper,... such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels. The rear push tractor cannot be used when the printer is turned off position while the printer is curved. Then open the ...
...from the rear push tractor To remove the printed document, follow these steps: 1. However, doing so is at a time may come off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 To remove the front push tractor, see "Using two tractors in a push and pull combination" on thick and heavy continuous paper,... such as multi-part forms or continuous paper with labels in the rear paper slot; Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels. The rear push tractor cannot be used when the printer is turned off position while the printer is curved. Then open the ...
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... 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 If a pull tractor is installed, remove it . 1. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Make sure that came with your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the screwdriver that the print head is installed in the printer...
... 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 If a pull tractor is installed, remove it . 1. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Make sure that came with your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the screwdriver that the print head is installed in the printer...
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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... specifications for the LQ-2180's improved features such as printing speed and copy capability, the information included in the table below .) / C82364∗ NOTE: When you use Ethernet interface card C82363∗, you need to attach the optional interface adapter (C82525*) to the interface card. Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number Ribbon...
... specifications for the LQ-2180's improved features such as printing speed and copy capability, the information included in the table below .) / C82364∗ NOTE: When you use Ethernet interface card C82363∗, you need to attach the optional interface adapter (C82525*) to the interface card. Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number Ribbon...
Service Manual
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...Codes with Indicators and Buzzer The Error codes with Indicators and buzzer are not common to the LQ-2170. The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ranges listed for each component. 5.2 Troubleshooting Information This ... sensor is as for the LQ-2170. CN16 (Release sensor 2) 1: Release 2 Same as for the LQ2170. Troubleshooting Overview 40 LQ-2180 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains flowcharts and checkpoint tables to let you troubleshoot the printer. The change made for LQ-2180 is the same as shown below...
...Codes with Indicators and Buzzer The Error codes with Indicators and buzzer are not common to the LQ-2170. The checkpoint tables let you identify the faulty part or unit by checking the values or ranges listed for each component. 5.2 Troubleshooting Information This ... sensor is as for the LQ-2170. CN16 (Release sensor 2) 1: Release 2 Same as for the LQ2170. Troubleshooting Overview 40 LQ-2180 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains flowcharts and checkpoint tables to let you troubleshoot the printer. The change made for LQ-2180 is the same as shown below...