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...) total l Use continuous type labels only. Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070 Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: AC 120 V (120 V model) AC lcr3.5 to 132 V (120 V model) Rated cuwen t: 2.0 A (120 V model) Power cunsrrnption: (during self-test printing in draft mode, at 10 cpi) Approx. 33... Width top front Length Thickness weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ1070 364 mm (14.3 inches)...
...) total l Use continuous type labels only. Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070 Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: AC 120 V (120 V model) AC lcr3.5 to 132 V (120 V model) Rated cuwen t: 2.0 A (120 V model) Power cunsrrnption: (during self-test printing in draft mode, at 10 cpi) Approx. 33... Width top front Length Thickness weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ1070 364 mm (14.3 inches)...
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... this button again to the tearoff position Fonts(gretm) On when a specific font is already in the printer's buffer. The self test lets you check that your printer is operating properly and gives you press the TEAR OFF button to feed the paper to resume printing. ...turning on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you control many of the printer settings. If single-sheet paper is selected. CONDENSED Press this button to print condensed characters. FONT Press this button to perform the self test. Table I DIP switch...
... this button again to the tearoff position Fonts(gretm) On when a specific font is already in the printer's buffer. The self test lets you check that your printer is operating properly and gives you press the TEAR OFF button to feed the paper to resume printing. ...turning on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you control many of the printer settings. If single-sheet paper is selected. CONDENSED Press this button to print condensed characters. FONT Press this button to perform the self test. Table I DIP switch...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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...assistance. Also, you need to plug your printer to a computer, use the built-in selftest function to run the self test with either continuous paper or single sheets. Plugging in the power cord. 3. Before running the self test, you can run the test on paper handling. CAUTION: If the rated ... Check the label on the back of the printer to the AC inlet on page 2. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer The self test begins by the printer matches that the printer is working properly. If the power cord is turned off. 2. The printer then prints the DIP-switch settings and character ...
...assistance. Also, you need to plug your printer to a computer, use the built-in selftest function to run the self test with either continuous paper or single sheets. Plugging in the power cord. 3. Before running the self test, you can run the test on paper handling. CAUTION: If the rated ... Check the label on the back of the printer to the AC inlet on page 2. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer The self test begins by the printer matches that the printer is working properly. If the power cord is turned off. 2. The printer then prints the DIP-switch settings and character ...
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While holding down the LF/FF (Line Feed/Form Feed) button, turn on the printer. The printer beeps and the platen turns for a few seconds, signalling that the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off and that the printer is in self-test mode. 3. Move the left edge guide until it locks in the currently selected font. 1. Then adjust the right edge guide to the guide mark. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Testing the Printer The printer prints the self test in place next to match the width of your paper.
While holding down the LF/FF (Line Feed/Form Feed) button, turn on the printer. The printer beeps and the platen turns for a few seconds, signalling that the paper-release lever is in the single-sheet position. 2. Make sure the printer is turned off and that the printer is in self-test mode. 3. Move the left edge guide until it locks in the currently selected font. 1. Then adjust the right edge guide to the guide mark. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Testing the Printer The printer prints the self test in place next to match the width of your paper.
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... inches) wide for the LQ-1070; Insert a sheet of a typical self test. I Here is part of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to...
... inches) wide for the LQ-1070; Insert a sheet of a typical self test. I Here is part of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to...
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... there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector beside the interface connector. 2. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test prints correctly, you are turned off; Use a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to the... printer's built-in place on either side of the connector. Make sure both the printer and computer are ready to connect your cable has a ground wire, ...
... there is a ground wire at the computer end of the cable, attach it to the ground connector beside the interface connector. 2. Connecting the Printer to Your Computer If the self test prints correctly, you are turned off; Use a shielded twisted-pair parallel cable to connect your computer to the... printer's built-in place on either side of the connector. Make sure both the printer and computer are ready to connect your cable has a ground wire, ...
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... properly and gives you a printout of the current DIP-switch settings. Self test: Hold down the LF/FF and LOAD/EJECT buttons while turning on the printer to enter data dump mode. Data dump: Hold down the LF/FF button (for LQ printing) or the LOAD/EJECT button (for more fully explained at the...
... properly and gives you a printout of the current DIP-switch settings. Self test: Hold down the LF/FF and LOAD/EJECT buttons while turning on the printer to enter data dump mode. Data dump: Hold down the LF/FF button (for LQ printing) or the LOAD/EJECT button (for more fully explained at the...
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Using the Printer 3-7 Table 1 DIP switch 1 SW Description 1-1 1-2 International character sets/ 1-3 character tables 1-4 1-5 Print direction 1-6 High-speed draft 1-7 Input buffer 1-8 1 -inch skipover-perforation On Off See Tables 3 and 4 ... Off* On Off* * The asterisks indicate the default or factory settings. You can see the current DIP-switch settings at any time by running the self test as described in Chapter 1. DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The tables below list the functions of the DIP switches.
Using the Printer 3-7 Table 1 DIP switch 1 SW Description 1-1 1-2 International character sets/ 1-3 character tables 1-4 1-5 Print direction 1-6 High-speed draft 1-7 Input buffer 1-8 1 -inch skipover-perforation On Off See Tables 3 and 4 ... Off* On Off* * The asterisks indicate the default or factory settings. You can see the current DIP-switch settings at any time by running the self test as described in Chapter 1. DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The tables below list the functions of the DIP switches.
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...clearing the buffer, you are using the self test. (See Running the self test in the printout. Troubleshooting 6-7 l Printing starts too low on for unidirectional printing. If the self test does not work, contact your paper. Be sure to choose the correct printer when you choose a printer from your application software to reduce or ... page with the LF/FF button before clearing the buffer. Printing l Regular gaps occur in Chapter 1.) If the self test works properly, the printer is printed at the top of the next page. Set DIP switch 1-8 off . Use your application program's menu.
...clearing the buffer, you are using the self test. (See Running the self test in the printout. Troubleshooting 6-7 l Printing starts too low on for unidirectional printing. If the self test does not work, contact your paper. Be sure to choose the correct printer when you choose a printer from your application software to reduce or ... page with the LF/FF button before clearing the buffer. Printing l Regular gaps occur in Chapter 1.) If the self test works properly, the printer is printed at the top of the next page. Set DIP switch 1-8 off . Use your application program's menu.
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... 60 Hz Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current: 1.0 A Power consumption: (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) LQ-570: approx. 33W LQ-1070: approx. 36 W Dielectric strength (Between AC line and chassis): AC 1.5 kV, 1 second Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your...
... 60 Hz Input frequency range: 49.5 to 60.5 Hz Rated current: 1.0 A Power consumption: (during self-test printing in draft mode at 10 cpi) LQ-570: approx. 33W LQ-1070: approx. 36 W Dielectric strength (Between AC line and chassis): AC 1.5 kV, 1 second Note: Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your...
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... than the physical size of the page due to margins. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off and then back on which the width of the printer. self test A method for the paper during printing. When you use to adjust the paper loading and tear-off positions, and... a control panel button you run the self test, the printer prints its current DIP-switch settings and the characters stored in its default status by sending a command or an INIT signal or by turning the...
... than the physical size of the page due to margins. All data stored in RAM is lost when the printer is turned off and then back on which the width of the printer. self test A method for the paper during printing. When you use to adjust the paper loading and tear-off positions, and... a control panel button you run the self test, the printer prints its current DIP-switch settings and the characters stored in its default status by sending a command or an INIT signal or by turning the...
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..., 2-12 R Ribbon cartridge fabric, 1-2, 5-3, 7-7 film, 2, 5-3, 7-7 installing, 1-6 specifications, 7-7 S Safety instructions, v Scalable fonts, 3-19 Self test, 1-10 Single sheets, 2-4-8 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, 3-11 Special paper, 2-23 Specifications, 7-1 Tractor, 2-9 installing, 2-9-11 position, 2-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-1-12 Typestyles, 3-19 U Unidirectional printing, 3-7, 3-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 V Voltage, 1-10 power supply, 1-10 w Weight, 7-6-7, 7-14 T TEAR OFF button, 3-4 light, 3-3 Tear...
..., 2-12 R Ribbon cartridge fabric, 1-2, 5-3, 7-7 film, 2, 5-3, 7-7 installing, 1-6 specifications, 7-7 S Safety instructions, v Scalable fonts, 3-19 Self test, 1-10 Single sheets, 2-4-8 Skip-over-perforation, 3-7, 3-11 Special paper, 2-23 Specifications, 7-1 Tractor, 2-9 installing, 2-9-11 position, 2-9 Transporting the printer, 5-4 Troubleshooting, 6-1-12 Typestyles, 3-19 U Unidirectional printing, 3-7, 3-10 Unpacking the printer, 1-2 V Voltage, 1-10 power supply, 1-10 w Weight, 7-6-7, 7-14 T TEAR OFF button, 3-4 light, 3-3 Tear...