Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Total Print Volume vs. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible ...printers all have 3 numbers in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers...
... Total Print Volume vs. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible ...printers all have 3 numbers in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 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...
... that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Start UP Utility Ver. 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...
Product Brochure
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...Prints virtually any multipart form with superior legibility on multipart forms. • Prints at the EPSON LQ-2180, the ultra-reliable printer that gives you more -all three and you've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. EPSON LQ-2180 Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 24-pin, wide carriage printing Sharp, easy-to-... the entire department or office. Whether you years of both time and money. The EPSON LQ-2180 gives you 're looking for your first letter-quality impact printer or looking to popular networks for your entire department or office needs. Add optional network...
...Prints virtually any multipart form with superior legibility on multipart forms. • Prints at the EPSON LQ-2180, the ultra-reliable printer that gives you more -all three and you've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. EPSON LQ-2180 Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 24-pin, wide carriage printing Sharp, easy-to-... the entire department or office. Whether you years of both time and money. The EPSON LQ-2180 gives you 're looking for your first letter-quality impact printer or looking to popular networks for your entire department or office needs. Add optional network...
Product Brochure
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...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 Serial ...points; 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 480 ...
...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 Serial ...points; 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 480 ...
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) ...in this feeder. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor is a substitute for printing high-quality graphics. You can... load up to 50 sheets of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. Second-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80674V) Connects to the high-capacity cut -sheet feeder. Note: The ...
EPSON LQ-2180 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) ...in this feeder. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor is a substitute for printing high-quality graphics. You can... load up to 50 sheets of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. Second-bin cut-sheet feeder (C80674V) Connects to the high-capacity cut -sheet feeder. Note: The ...
Product Information Guide
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... dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10 cpi Letter-quality 120 cps at 10 cpi) Maximum 360 × 180 dpi (letter quality) 360 × 360 dpi (raster graphics) Interfaces One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with your printer's...inch (15 mm). Buffer 64KB or 0KB (selectable in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are compatible with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot...
... dot matrix High-speed draft 480 cps at 10 cpi maximum Draft 360 cps at 10 cpi Letter-quality 120 cps at 10 cpi) Maximum 360 × 180 dpi (letter quality) 360 × 360 dpi (raster graphics) Interfaces One standard bidirectional, 8-bit, parallel interface with your printer's...inch (15 mm). Buffer 64KB or 0KB (selectable in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON LQ-2180 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer. (Not all interfaces are compatible with IEEE 1284 nibble mode support and one optional interface slot...
Product Information Guide
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...that has been folded or is also designed for the printer's voltage. Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 52 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. EPSON LQ-2180 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions ...mm) Depth 15.8 inches (402 mm) Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) 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...
...that has been folded or is also designed for the printer's voltage. Note: Check the label on the character type) Approx. 52 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. EPSON LQ-2180 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions ...mm) Depth 15.8 inches (402 mm) Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) 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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... f = flashing 6 - Tear Off/Bin lights t f f when continuous paper is in the card mode. t n n when the printer is paused. n = on postcards and envelopes. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Safety Approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 ...to the tear-off position. t Flashes when the printer is selected. t o n when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is in the selected paper source or paper is selected. Pitch button Selects the font size. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and ...
... f = flashing 6 - Tear Off/Bin lights t f f when continuous paper is in the card mode. t n n when the printer is paused. n = on postcards and envelopes. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Safety Approvals 120 V model: Safety standards UL1950 CSA C22.2 No. 950 EMI FCC part 15 subpart B class B CSA C108.8 ...to the tear-off position. t Flashes when the printer is selected. t o n when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is in the selected paper source or paper is selected. Pitch button Selects the font size. EPSON LQ-2180 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and ...
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... to turn off when the top of paper is loaded. Operate button Turns the printer on the printer again. Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using this button is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 7 Load paper in the paper path. Clear the paper jam. Then press... has occurred. Micro Adjust When the Pause button is jammed in the selected paper source. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. EPSON LQ-2180 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Wait a few minutes; If the error recurs, contact your paper and ...
... to turn off when the top of paper is loaded. Operate button Turns the printer on the printer again. Error Indicators You can identify many common printer problems using this button is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 7 Load paper in the paper path. Clear the paper jam. Then press... has occurred. Micro Adjust When the Pause button is jammed in the selected paper source. the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. EPSON LQ-2180 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Wait a few minutes; If the error recurs, contact your paper and ...
Product Information Guide
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... rear slot. This allows you to use the printer's tear-off sheets of paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but not loaded in the printer. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-...straight. The labels may come off edge. Available Paper Paths Your printer provides a variety of -form position is the position where the printer starts printing on a push tractor, you are printed at the perforation. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The letters ABC above are printing purchase orders or sales...
... rear slot. This allows you to use the printer's tear-off sheets of paper from the top, front, bottom, or rear. EPSON LQ-2180 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but not loaded in the printer. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-...straight. The labels may come off edge. Available Paper Paths Your printer provides a variety of -form position is the position where the printer starts printing on a push tractor, you are printed at the perforation. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 The letters ABC above are printing purchase orders or sales...
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...combination, you can feed through it is ideal for printing high-quality graphics. The labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Using the push and pull tractors in the top or front slot without obstruction. bottom Note: When ... tractor provides the best paper jam prevention, and allows you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 9 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...
...combination, you can feed through it is ideal for printing high-quality graphics. The labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. Using the push and pull tractors in the top or front slot without obstruction. bottom Note: When ... tractor provides the best paper jam prevention, and allows you determine which paper slot best suits your single-sheet printing needs. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 9 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...
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...this position when using the front push and pull tractors in the pull position. Paper Release Lever Positions You can load paper in the printer from the tractor installed on top of continuous paper onto the front and rear push tractors, and easily switch between them using the ...bottom slot. Paper release lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the top or front slot. Note: Always use . 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 front slot....
...this position when using the front push and pull tractors in the pull position. Paper Release Lever Positions You can load paper in the printer from the tractor installed on top of continuous paper onto the front and rear push tractors, and easily switch between them using the ...bottom slot. Paper release lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the top or front slot. Note: Always use . 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 front slot....
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...continuous paper. Paper Handling Loading Multi-Part Forms You can load labels in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 Make sure you may need to set the paper thickness lever to the proper position based on single sheets with... 6 7 Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality. EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your paper. Paper type Ordinary (single sheets or continuous paper) Thin paper Carbonless multi...
...continuous paper. Paper Handling Loading Multi-Part Forms You can load labels in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 11 Make sure you may need to set the paper thickness lever to the proper position based on single sheets with... 6 7 Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever one position higher to improve print quality. EPSON LQ-2180 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of your paper. Paper type Ordinary (single sheets or continuous paper) Thin paper Carbonless multi...
Product Information Guide
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...the printer. After you remove continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off . 2. The rear push tractor cannot be removed. If a tractor is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. Then remove the guide by pulling the tab at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. tab 3. EPSON LQ-2180 ...You are installed in the rear paper slot because the paper path from the rear slot is turned off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1.
...the printer. After you remove continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off . 2. The rear push tractor cannot be removed. If a tractor is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. Then remove the guide by pulling the tab at the perforation nearest the paper entry slot. tab 3. EPSON LQ-2180 ...You are installed in the rear paper slot because the paper path from the rear slot is turned off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1.
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Open the front paper guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 13 Then remove the guide by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward. 7. Check that the tractor is installed in place. 2. Open both sides and pulling ..." and "Printable Area" on page 5 for your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the center of the printer. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to lock it in step 4. 6. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push...
Open the front paper guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 13 Then remove the guide by pushing the sprocket lock levers backward. 7. Check that the tractor is installed in place. 2. Open both sides and pulling ..." and "Printable Area" on page 5 for your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the center of the printer. Also set the paper thickness lever (located under the printer cover) to lock it in step 4. 6. EPSON LQ-2180 Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push...
Product Information Guide
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...is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you finish printing, follow these steps: 1. Turn on ; EPSON LQ-2180 8. edge guides 11. The printer does not print when the cover is turned off position" on ; EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Attach the front paper guide by sliding it to lose the top-of the... printer. Close the paper guide cover. If the first printed line on page 22. this using the micro adjust feature. When ...
...is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you finish printing, follow these steps: 1. Turn on ; EPSON LQ-2180 8. edge guides 11. The printer does not print when the cover is turned off position" on ; EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Attach the front paper guide by sliding it to lose the top-of the... printer. Close the paper guide cover. If the first printed line on page 22. this using the micro adjust feature. When ...
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... the sprocket covers of the guide. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at a time may come off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Using the Rear Push Tractor To use the rear push tractor, see "Available Paper Paths" on when to load thick multi-part forms using... cover and remove the paper guide. For information on page 8. Replace the front paper guide by grasping both sides and pulling it out of the printer. 4. the labels may cause a paper jam. paper guide cover paper guide 5. Then close the front paper guide. 3. Note: To avoid paper jams, it ...
... the sprocket covers of the guide. Open the front paper guide by pulling the tab at a time may come off your paper's thickness. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 15 Using the Rear Push Tractor To use the rear push tractor, see "Available Paper Paths" on when to load thick multi-part forms using... cover and remove the paper guide. For information on page 8. Replace the front paper guide by grasping both sides and pulling it out of the printer. 4. the labels may cause a paper jam. paper guide cover paper guide 5. Then close the front paper guide. 3. Note: To avoid paper jams, it ...
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...the tractor pins. The knob can fix this may need to remove any slack in place. EPSON LQ-2180 4. front of the printer. Open both sprocket covers. After you can be used when the printer is turned off your paper, but do not lock it automatically loads the paper and starts ...pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 9. Slide the right sprocket to check and change the printer driver settings. Slide the left margin of -Form Position." EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 You may damage the printer or cause it to lock it in the next section to the left sprocket to tear off...
...the tractor pins. The knob can fix this may need to remove any slack in place. EPSON LQ-2180 4. front of the printer. Open both sprocket covers. After you can be used when the printer is turned off your paper, but do not lock it automatically loads the paper and starts ...pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 9. Slide the right sprocket to check and change the printer driver settings. Slide the left margin of -Form Position." EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 You may damage the printer or cause it to lock it in the next section to the left sprocket to tear off...
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...the top-of the tractor and remove the paper. Make sure the printer is best to load paper in the pull position you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the tear-off position. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the... recommended because the paper path from the rear slot is ideal for printing on page 20. the labels may damage the printer or cause it is turned off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 To install a tractor in the rear paper slot; Caution: Never use the tear-off only. 3. Then ...
...the top-of the tractor and remove the paper. Make sure the printer is best to load paper in the pull position you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the tear-off position. 2. EPSON LQ-2180 Removing the printed document from the rear push tractor To remove the... recommended because the paper path from the rear slot is ideal for printing on page 20. the labels may damage the printer or cause it is turned off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 17 To install a tractor in the rear paper slot; Caution: Never use the tear-off only. 3. Then ...
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... back to the pull tractor position. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in a safe place. 3. Make sure the printer is removed. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 2. Also set the paper thickness lever to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor as shown above. You are now ready to .... 2. Release the left sprocket to match the width of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off , and the printer cover is turned off the printer. Also check that it . Note: See "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on page 5 for your paper's thickness. 3. Then...
... back to the pull tractor position. Caution: Do not load continuous paper with labels in a safe place. 3. Make sure the printer is removed. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 2. Also set the paper thickness lever to load continuous paper onto the pull tractor as shown above. You are now ready to .... 2. Release the left sprocket to match the width of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off , and the printer cover is turned off the printer. Also check that it . Note: See "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on page 5 for your paper's thickness. 3. Then...