Product Brochure
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... Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon ...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 Orator 10 cpi; EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 proportional; Epson disclaims any product or service. ©Copyright 1999 Epson America, Inc. Push tractor feed (front/rear); EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi; 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...
... Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon ...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 Orator 10 cpi; EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 proportional; Epson disclaims any product or service. ©Copyright 1999 Epson America, Inc. Push tractor feed (front/rear); EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi; 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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...standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with your printer's built-in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! 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... total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.) Model number C82305V / C82306V C82307V ...
...standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with your printer's built-in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! 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... total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.59 inch (15 mm). EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are available in all countries.) Model number C82305V / C82306V C82307V ...
User Manual
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...Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area C-9 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes C-12 IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 International character sets for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON... Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au D-6 Your dealer D-6 EPSON Helpdesk D-7 For...
...Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-5 Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area C-9 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes C-12 IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 International character sets for latest drivers and utilities D-5 World Wide Web D-5 For Australian Users D-6 EPSON FAXBACK D-6 EPSON... Bulletin Board System D-6 Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au D-6 Your dealer D-6 EPSON Helpdesk D-7 For...
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...equipment to Know Your Printer t If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. t Except as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. Avoid using outlets on and off. t Unplug the printer before cleaning, and ...clean it is tilted or at an angle. t Place the printer on the printer. Do not insert objects through the slots....
...equipment to Know Your Printer t If you use a damaged or frayed power cord. t Except as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on the same circuit as specifically explained in the printer's cabinet. Avoid using outlets on and off. t Unplug the printer before cleaning, and ...clean it is tilted or at an angle. t Place the printer on the printer. Do not insert objects through the slots....
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... + 1 copy) 1 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 2 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 3 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 5 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 Continuous paper with labels 2 Envelopes 2 or 6 Postcards 2 * See Appendix C for complete paper specifications. Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality.
... + 1 copy) 1 3 parts (original + 2 copies) 2 4 parts (original + 3 copies) 3 5 parts (original + 4 copies) 5 6 parts (original + 5 copies) 7 Continuous paper with labels 2 Envelopes 2 or 6 Postcards 2 * See Appendix C for complete paper specifications. Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality.
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... load a stack of the printer or the front paper guide. Your single-sheet paper may be from 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 inches) wide. top paper slot front paper slot 3-2 Printing on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes. t For detailed specifications on the types of single...
... load a stack of the printer or the front paper guide. Your single-sheet paper may be from 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 inches) wide. top paper slot front paper slot 3-2 Printing on ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multi-part forms, postcards, and envelopes. t For detailed specifications on the types of single...
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... lever to the appropriate tractor position and press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper to the single-sheet position. See the paper specifications in Appendix C and use new, clean sheets of your paper. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to the left. ...See Chapter 3 for instructions on the paper guide is not set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. (See Chapter 2 for the printer to printing on single sheets.) The paper on loading single-sheet paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in the paper path. Move the paper...
... lever to the appropriate tractor position and press the Load/Eject button to feed the continuous paper to the single-sheet position. See the paper specifications in Appendix C and use new, clean sheets of your paper. Cause What to do The paper release lever is set to the left. ...See Chapter 3 for instructions on the paper guide is not set the paper release lever to the single-sheet position. (See Chapter 2 for the printer to printing on single sheets.) The paper on loading single-sheet paper. See "Setting the Paper Thickness Lever" in the paper path. Move the paper...
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...use the knob to do not match the size of -form position. Check the paper size setting in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Troubleshooting 7-9 Wrong top-of-form position Printing starts too high or low on . The top margin or top-ofform position setting...software. c Caution: Never use is incorrect. Utility" in micro adjust mode. See the printable area specifications in Appendix C. 7 Adjust the top-of-form position in Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The printer you are using the micro adjust feature. Check the page length settings for the front or rear tractor...
...use the knob to do not match the size of -form position. Check the paper size setting in Chapter 5, or "Using the EPSON Remote! Troubleshooting 7-9 Wrong top-of-form position Printing starts too high or low on . The top margin or top-ofform position setting...software. c Caution: Never use is incorrect. Utility" in micro adjust mode. See the printable area specifications in Appendix C. 7 Adjust the top-of-form position in Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The printer you are using the micro adjust feature. Check the page length settings for the front or rear tractor...
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... cable is not plugged in securely. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. If necessary, install or reinstall the 7 printer driver software as described later in this chapter. Use an interface cable that both the printer and computer. Your software is open. Select your application. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11 Press...
... cable is not plugged in securely. Your interface cable does not meet the printer and/or computer specifications. If necessary, install or reinstall the 7 printer driver software as described later in this chapter. Use an interface cable that both the printer and computer. Your software is open. Select your application. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-11 Press...
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Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-5 C Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area C-9 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes C-12 IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 International character sets for the Italic table C-27 Specifications C-1
Appendix C Specifications Printer Specifications C-2 Mechanical C-2 Electrical C-4 Environmental C-5 C Paper C-5 Paper alignment C-8 Printable area C-9 Safety approvals C-11 CE marking C-11 Command Lists C-12 EPSON ESC/P2 control codes C-12 IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes C-16 Character Tables C-17 International character sets for the Italic table C-27 Specifications C-1
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: Paper feed speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Letter quality 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum 360 cps at 10 cpi 120 cps at 1/6-inch line spacing C-2 Specifications Unidirectional text or graphics printing can...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method: Printing speed: Printing direction: Line spacing: Printable columns: Resolution: Interfaces: Paper feed methods: Paper feed speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix High speed draft Draft Letter quality 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum 360 cps at 10 cpi 120 cps at 1/6-inch line spacing C-2 Specifications Unidirectional text or graphics printing can...
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...every 2 pt) EPSON Roman T10.5, 8-32 pt (every 2 pt) EPSON Sans Serif H10.5, 8-32 pt (every 2 pt) Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of the paper stack can be up to 15 mm (0.59 inch) thick Note: The total thickness of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET Specifications C-3 Paper capacity: ...Buffer: Built-in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Second-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper Note: The total ...
...every 2 pt) EPSON Roman T10.5, 8-32 pt (every 2 pt) EPSON Sans Serif H10.5, 8-32 pt (every 2 pt) Barcode fonts EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of the paper stack can be up to 15 mm (0.59 inch) thick Note: The total thickness of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 128, POSTNET Specifications C-3 Paper capacity: ...Buffer: Built-in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Second-bin cut-sheet feeder up to 50 sheets of 82 g/m2 (22 lb) paper Note: The total ...
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... 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 240 V. C-4 Specifications Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: One Italic and 12 graphical character... 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 V Model 99...
... 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 240 V. C-4 Specifications Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: One Italic and 12 graphical character... 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 V Model 99...
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... and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 30 to 24 lb) Specifications C-5 Ordinary single sheets: Width Length Thickness Weight front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Front and Top: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 inches) High...
... and envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 30 to 24 lb) Specifications C-5 Ordinary single sheets: Width Length Thickness Weight front, top, and cut-sheet feeder entry Front and Top: 100 to 420 mm (3.9 to 16.5 inches) High...
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... 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.8 inches) Front: 148 mm (5.8 inches) Top: 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.8 inches) 0.22 mm (0.0087 inch) 192 g/m2 (51 lb) C-6 Specifications
... 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.8 inches) Front: 148 mm (5.8 inches) Top: 100 to 148 mm (3.9 to 5.8 inches) 0.22 mm (0.0087 inch) 192 g/m2 (51 lb) C-6 Specifications
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... sheet width 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches) Backing sheet length (one sheet of multi-part) 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 22 lb) Specifications C-7
... sheet width 101.6 to 406.4 mm (4.0 to 16.0 inches) Backing sheet length (one sheet of multi-part) 40 to 58 g/m2 (12 to 22 lb) Specifications C-7
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The unprintable area is to the left of the "0". The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. Rear entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. C-8 Specifications
The unprintable area is to the left of the "0". The unprintable area is to the left of the arrow mark. Paper alignment Front entry Printing starts at "0" on the scale. Rear entry Printing starts at the arrow mark. C-8 Specifications
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The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). B The minimum left margin is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). For single sheets wider than 351.4 mm (13.8 inches), the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper. The minimum right margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). C Specifications C-9 C The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A Printable area Printable B area B C C A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch).
The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). B The minimum left margin is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). For single sheets wider than 351.4 mm (13.8 inches), the side margins increase proportionally to match the width of the paper. The minimum right margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch). C Specifications C-9 C The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12 inch). Printable area Single sheets, envelopes, and postcards: A B A Printable area Printable B area B C C A The minimum top margin is 4.2 mm (0.17 inch).
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The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). C-10 Specifications The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). For continuous paper wider than 371.4 mm (...
The maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). C-10 Specifications The maximum width is 420 mm (16.5 inches) and the maximum printable width is 345.4 mm (13.6 inches). For continuous paper wider than 371.4 mm (...
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...: ESC t, ESC (t, ESC R, ESC %, ESC &, ESC :, ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC (^ Bit image: ESC * Raster graphic: ESC (G, ESC . Bar code: ESC (B C-12 Specifications General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 0, ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC +, CR Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC ... M, ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P2 control codes and IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P2 control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P2 printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics.
...: ESC t, ESC (t, ESC R, ESC %, ESC &, ESC :, ESC 6, ESC 7, ESC (^ Bit image: ESC * Raster graphic: ESC (G, ESC . Bar code: ESC (B C-12 Specifications General operation: ESC @, ESC U, ESC EM Paper feeding: FF, LF, ESC 0, ESC 2, ESC 3, ESC +, CR Page format: ESC (C, ESC C, ESC C 0, ESC Q, ESC ... M, ESC g, ESC p, ESC 4, ESC 5, ESC E, ESC F, ESC ! Command Lists Your printer supports the following EPSON ESC/P2 control codes and IBM 2391 Plus emulation control codes. EPSON ESC/P2 control codes Selecting an EPSON ESC/P2 printer in your software allows you to use advanced fonts and graphics.