Product Brochure
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...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...epson.com Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 1-305-265-0092 Specifications...EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 proportional; As an ENERGY STAR Partner, 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...
...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...epson.com Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126 1-305-265-0092 Specifications...EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 proportional; As an ENERGY STAR Partner, 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...
Product Information Guide
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... ms/line at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. utility) 2 - EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). The EPSON interface cards in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. Buffer 64KB or 0KB (selectable in ... The asterisk (V) is required for the last digit, which varies by country. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10...
... ms/line at 10 cpi Bidirectional logic seeking for text and graphics printing. utility) 2 - EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). The EPSON interface cards in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. Buffer 64KB or 0KB (selectable in ... The asterisk (V) is required for the last digit, which varies by country. Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10...
User Manual
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C-4 Specifications Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: ...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 ... the character type) Approx. 52W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 4 A depending on the character...
C-4 Specifications Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: ...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 ... the character type) Approx. 52W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 4 A depending on the character...
Service Manual
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... Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V version) 1 † Consumable items Table 1-2. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to the items that are specific to the interface card. Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345∗ Ethernet I /F Level 2 supported † Copy capability „ 1 original...
... Quantity User's manual 1 Driver disk 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V version) 1 † Consumable items Table 1-2. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2180 is limited to the items that are specific to the interface card. Items Included in the Printer Items Part Number IEEE-1284 parallel I/F card C82345∗ Ethernet I /F Level 2 supported † Copy capability „ 1 original...
Service Manual
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... cpi 20 cpi 233 204 137 272 238 159 NOTE: When the power supply voltage drops to the normal level, the printer starts printing again more slowly than before . LQ-2180 1.1.3 Printing Specifications † Copy capability: 1 original + 5 copies † Printing speed and printable column (See the table below.) Table 1-4. NOTE: When the head temperature...
... cpi 20 cpi 233 204 137 272 238 159 NOTE: When the power supply voltage drops to the normal level, the printer starts printing again more slowly than before . LQ-2180 1.1.3 Printing Specifications † Copy capability: 1 original + 5 copies † Printing speed and printable column (See the table below.) Table 1-4. NOTE: When the head temperature...
Service Manual
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... & Multi part) Pull tractor feed (bottom) Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi part), Continuous paper with labels Revision A † Adjust lever: See the following table. Table 1-6. LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-5. Adjust Lever Setting Position Setting Position Paper Thickness (inch) Minimum Maximum Paper Thickness (mm) 0 0.0024 0.0047 over... to 0.36 5 0.0141 0.0157 over 0.36 up to 0.40 6 0.0157 0.0173 over 0.40 up to 0.44 7 0.0173 0.0181 over 0.44 up to 0.46 Product Description Specifications 10
... & Multi part) Pull tractor feed (bottom) Continuous paper (Single sheet & Multi part), Continuous paper with labels Revision A † Adjust lever: See the following table. Table 1-6. LQ-2180 † Release lever: See the following table. Table 1-5. Adjust Lever Setting Position Setting Position Paper Thickness (inch) Minimum Maximum Paper Thickness (mm) 0 0.0024 0.0047 over... to 0.36 5 0.0141 0.0157 over 0.36 up to 0.40 6 0.0157 0.0173 over 0.40 up to 0.44 7 0.0173 0.0181 over 0.44 up to 0.46 Product Description Specifications 10
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... paper, Recycled paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, Paper that is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Product Description Specifications 11 LQ-2180 1.1.5 Paper Specifications This section provides paper specifications for the LQ-2180. Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-7. NOTE: Printing on recycled paper is not curled, folded, or crumpled.
... paper, Recycled paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, Paper that is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Product Description Specifications 11 LQ-2180 1.1.5 Paper Specifications This section provides paper specifications for the LQ-2180. Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-7. NOTE: Printing on recycled paper is not curled, folded, or crumpled.
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... inch (0.25mm). folded, or crumpled. NOTE: Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Revision A Table 1-10. LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-9. Product Description Specifications 12 Envelope Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width Envelop (inch) (mm) - - - 6.5 165 (No. 6) Length (inch) (mm) - - - 3.6 92 Width...
... inch (0.25mm). folded, or crumpled. NOTE: Printing on envelope is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Revision A Table 1-10. LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality Table 1-9. Product Description Specifications 12 Envelope Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Width Envelop (inch) (mm) - - - 6.5 165 (No. 6) Length (inch) (mm) - - - 3.6 92 Width...
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...: Printing on labels si available only under normal temperature and humidity condition. Printable Area - Max. Label Product Description Specifications 13 Base sheet thickness (inch) 0.0028 0.0035 0.0028 0.0035 (mm) 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.09 --- --- LQ-2180 Table 1-11. Max. Max. Max. Width (inch) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4 Length...
...: Printing on labels si available only under normal temperature and humidity condition. Printable Area - Max. Label Product Description Specifications 13 Base sheet thickness (inch) 0.0028 0.0035 0.0028 0.0035 (mm) 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.09 --- --- LQ-2180 Table 1-11. Max. Max. Max. Width (inch) 4 (mm) 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4 4 101.6 16 406.4 Length...
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Revision A Product Description Specifications 14 LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (g/m2) (lb.) Table 1-13. Roll Paper Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum - - - 8.5 216 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 52.3 82 14 22 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled.
Revision A Product Description Specifications 14 LQ-2180 Width Length Thickness Weight Quality (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (inch) (mm) (g/m2) (lb.) Table 1-13. Roll Paper Front Entry Rear Entry Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum - - - 8.5 216 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.0028 0.07 0.0035 0.09 52.3 82 14 22 Plain paper, Recycled paper, Paper that is not curled, folded, or crumpled.
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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 ...: EN55022 class B EN61000-3-2 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 ...
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 ...: EN55022 class B EN61000-3-2 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 ...
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... T EPSON Sans Serif H 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) Bar codes EAN-13, UPC-A Code 128 EAN-8 UPC-E POSTNET Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 39 Product Description Firmware Specifications 16 U.K. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2 Firmware Specifications...
... T EPSON Sans Serif H 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) 10.5 pt., 8 pt., - 32 pt. (every 2 pt.) Bar codes EAN-13, UPC-A Code 128 EAN-8 UPC-E POSTNET Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 39 Product Description Firmware Specifications 16 U.K. LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2 Firmware Specifications...
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Product Description Firmware Specifications 17 LQ-2180 Revision A Table 1-14. Character Tables and Available Typefaces Character Tables Bit map font Scaleable font Standard version Italic table*1...Europe)*1 PC 860(Portuguese)*1 PC863 (Canadian-French)*1 BRASCIl*1 Roman8 PC 858 EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H PC 864 (Arabic) EPSON Draft EPSON Roman (Not supported) NLSP version PC437Greek PC 853 (Turkish) PC 857...
Product Description Firmware Specifications 17 LQ-2180 Revision A Table 1-14. Character Tables and Available Typefaces Character Tables Bit map font Scaleable font Standard version Italic table*1...Europe)*1 PC 860(Portuguese)*1 PC863 (Canadian-French)*1 BRASCIl*1 Roman8 PC 858 EPSON Draft EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Courier EPSON Prestige EPSON Script EPSON OCR-B EPSON Orator EPSON Orator-S EPSON Script C EPSON Roman EPSON Sans Serif EPSON Roman T EPSON Sans Serif H PC 864 (Arabic) EPSON Draft EPSON Roman (Not supported) NLSP version PC437Greek PC 853 (Turkish) PC 857...
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... below : Pin No. Product Description Firmware Specifications 18 DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-2180; † Pin assignment: The pin assignment (reverse channel) is the same as for the LQ-2170 except for the functions of the pins below : Pin No. CLS: PRINTER; LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2.2 Interface Specifications This section only provides information which is specific to +5 V through 1.0 k Ω resistor. Function 18...
... below : Pin No. Product Description Firmware Specifications 18 DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-2180; † Pin assignment: The pin assignment (reverse channel) is the same as for the LQ-2170 except for the functions of the pins below : Pin No. CLS: PRINTER; LQ-2180 Revision A 1.2.2 Interface Specifications This section only provides information which is specific to +5 V through 1.0 k Ω resistor. Function 18...
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LQ-2180 Revision A 1.3 Operation Instruction This section provides information on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions below . Bi-directional adjustment for ribbon change timing 7 (6) Bi-d adjustment NOTE: The area reset by...below : Table 1-15. Operations at power on Turning on the LQ-2180 control panel buttons, LED, and operations. For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of the control panel is specific to those of LQ-2170, this printer consists of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, ...
LQ-2180 Revision A 1.3 Operation Instruction This section provides information on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions below . Bi-directional adjustment for ribbon change timing 7 (6) Bi-d adjustment NOTE: The area reset by...below : Table 1-15. Operations at power on Turning on the LQ-2180 control panel buttons, LED, and operations. For other information, see LQ2170 Service Manual. 1.3.1 Control Panel The control panel of the control panel is specific to those of LQ-2170, this printer consists of the power switch, 6 non-lock type buttons, ...
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...d e B i- Once the value is stored, it will be erased if the printer is turned off , not continuing to E E P R O M [E S C...Be sure to perform the adjustment in draft copy mode and LQ mode as the initial value. „ The printing pattern ...printer... "0" shown in the screen shown in Figure 4-5 is stored in the specific address in the EEPROM. D d a ta = - 0 s p...e n t> H ig h s p e e d d r a ft M o d e = 0 D ra ft c o p y M o d e = 0 LQ M ode = 0 P r e v io u s P r in the EEPROM is to check the current Bi-D setting condition for the Draft Copy Mode and the... LQ Mode, ...printer...
...d e B i- Once the value is stored, it will be erased if the printer is turned off , not continuing to E E P R O M [E S C...Be sure to perform the adjustment in draft copy mode and LQ mode as the initial value. „ The printing pattern ...printer... "0" shown in the screen shown in Figure 4-5 is stored in the specific address in the EEPROM. D d a ta = - 0 s p...e n t> H ig h s p e e d d r a ft M o d e = 0 D ra ft c o p y M o d e = 0 LQ M ode = 0 P r e v io u s P r in the EEPROM is to check the current Bi-D setting condition for the Draft Copy Mode and the... LQ Mode, ...printer...
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...S ta r tin g d a te -----> 9 9 / 1 1 1 2 . LQ-2180 4.1.4 Writing the User-characteristic Data Use this function, the printer must be in the normally operative condition. Select "Set or Reply Starting Date" and press ...c o d e S e t s ta r tin g y e a r / m o n th / d a te E S C :Q u it whenever necessary. 1. C A U T IO N When using this function to check the specific records of the printer used by your customer. The following screen appears. Since there is no standardized service operation using this function, you can use it U P /D o w n :S e le c t E N T E R :D e te...
...S ta r tin g d a te -----> 9 9 / 1 1 1 2 . LQ-2180 4.1.4 Writing the User-characteristic Data Use this function, the printer must be in the normally operative condition. Select "Set or Reply Starting Date" and press ...c o d e S e t s ta r tin g y e a r / m o n th / d a te E S C :Q u it whenever necessary. 1. C A U T IO N When using this function to check the specific records of the printer used by your customer. The following screen appears. Since there is no standardized service operation using this function, you can use it U P /D o w n :S e le c t E N T E R :D e te...