Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are either 9- L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their respective owners...
... finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are either 9- L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are renowned for their respective owners...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... reliability. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes...
... reliability. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes...
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Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
Contents Introduction Options 2 How to Use This Manual 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 ix
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The ...
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-4 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 6-5 Printed characters are not what you expect 6-5 The ...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-2 Unpacking the Printer 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Setting Up Your Software 1-15 Microsoft Windows and all Windows programs 1-15 Checking the printer driver settings 1-16 Using non-Windows software 1-17 Printer utilities 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1.
Lift the printer cover up and off. 2. Slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit.) Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1.
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Lay the cartridge flat and press gently until it clicks into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on both ends. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge into place on each side of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 4. 3. Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the printer. 5.
Lay the cartridge flat and press gently until it clicks into the printer so that the notch on each end of the cartridge fits over the small peg on both ends. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob facing you. Place the bottom edge of the cartridge into place on each side of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. 4. 3. Remove the plastic separator from the middle of the printer. 5.
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Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure it is not twisted or creased and that it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head. 6. Lift the ribbon guide and insert it clicks into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Press down on the guide until it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head.
Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure it is not twisted or creased and that it moves smoothly. Slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head. 6. Lift the ribbon guide and insert it clicks into place. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Press down on the guide until it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head.
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... the notches in both hands and press back the latch levers on the printer. 6. Note: Store the paper guide and optional pull tractor in the pull tractor position, remove it. You are now ready to the ribbon installation position. 5. In either case, make sure the paper tension unit ...is installed in a safe place; To remove the cut -sheet feeder until it . If the optional pull tractor is installed, remove it rests on each side. Replace the printer cover. Using Printer Options 4-3 3....
... the notches in both hands and press back the latch levers on the printer. 6. Note: Store the paper guide and optional pull tractor in the pull tractor position, remove it. You are now ready to the ribbon installation position. 5. In either case, make sure the paper tension unit ...is installed in a safe place; To remove the cut -sheet feeder until it . If the optional pull tractor is installed, remove it rests on each side. Replace the printer cover. Using Printer Options 4-3 3....
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Chapter 5 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
Chapter 5 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
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Genuine EPSON ribbons are designed to replace the ribbon cartridge. Printer model LQ-2170 Ribbon cartridge S015083 Ribbon pack S010031 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" in Chapter 1. The ribbon pack can be replaced only four times, after which you need to work properly with your printer. Using any other printer parts. their high quality ensures proper...
Genuine EPSON ribbons are designed to replace the ribbon cartridge. Printer model LQ-2170 Ribbon cartridge S015083 Ribbon pack S010031 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" in Chapter 1. The ribbon pack can be replaced only four times, after which you need to work properly with your printer. Using any other printer parts. their high quality ensures proper...
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... the electrical outlet; Remove the paper guide. 4. Make sure the standard tractor is installed in the printer's original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the push tractor... position. 8. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the optional pull tractor, cut-sheet feeder, or roll-paper holder ...
... the electrical outlet; Remove the paper guide. 4. Make sure the standard tractor is installed in the printer's original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the push tractor... position. 8. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the optional pull tractor, cut-sheet feeder, or roll-paper holder ...
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... your dealer immediately. Make sure the cable meets both ends of paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer does not print The Pause light is off but nothing is printed. Load paper in Chapter 1 to an electrical outlet. The printer sounds like it is installed correctly. Troubleshooting 6-3 Do not reconnect the power cord...
... your dealer immediately. Make sure the cable meets both ends of paper. Replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer does not print The Pause light is off but nothing is printed. Load paper in Chapter 1 to an electrical outlet. The printer sounds like it is installed correctly. Troubleshooting 6-3 Do not reconnect the power cord...
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...sure the paper release lever is faint or uneven Printed characters have tried an invalid control panel operation. If the printer beeps five times, check for installation instructions. The ribbon cartridge may not be worn out. Turn off and contact your dealer. Then, check for a paper jam... the print head cool. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. If the printer beeps once, you may be installed properly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. The printout is open. The printer beeps several times. The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times...
...sure the paper release lever is faint or uneven Printed characters have tried an invalid control panel operation. If the printer beeps five times, check for installation instructions. The ribbon cartridge may not be worn out. Turn off and contact your dealer. Then, check for a paper jam... the print head cool. Turn off the printer and turn it on again. If the printer beeps once, you may be installed properly. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 3. The printout is open. The printer beeps several times. The printer makes a strange noise, beeps five times...
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...did not print. Select the font in Chapter 1. The print head is too much slack in random positions. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in your software program. Troubleshooting 6-5 Your software may not be overriding your control panel setting. Stop printing and ...contact your printer. The paper thickness lever may be set properly. Printed characters are missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. The font selected on the control panel does not print. Either ...
...did not print. Select the font in Chapter 1. The print head is too much slack in random positions. Reinstall the ribbon cartridge as described in your software program. Troubleshooting 6-5 Your software may not be overriding your control panel setting. Stop printing and ...contact your printer. The paper thickness lever may be set properly. Printed characters are missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. The font selected on the control panel does not print. Either ...
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... in, 1-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-11 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, 1-17-18 installing, 1-15 settings, 1-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, 1-3 Printer utilites, 1-18-20 Problem solving, 6-1-11 Protective materials, saving, 1-4 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8,... 1-15-16 Windows, 1-15-16 Special paper, 2-25-29 Specifications, A-1-39 Index IN-3 See Paper release lever Ribbon cartridge installing 1-5-9 replacing 5-3 Ribbon pack, 5-3 Roll paper, 2-29, 4-9-11 holder, 4-9-11 S Safety instructions, vii, viii Second bin cut-sheet...
... in, 1-10 Power supply problems, 6-2-3, Print head warning, 2-11 Print quality problems, 6-4-7 Printer drivers DOS software, 1-17-18 installing, 1-15 settings, 1-15-16 Printer functions table, 3-8-9 Printer stand, 1-3 Printer utilites, 1-18-20 Problem solving, 6-1-11 Protective materials, saving, 1-4 Pull tractor, 2-3, 2-8,... 1-15-16 Windows, 1-15-16 Special paper, 2-25-29 Specifications, A-1-39 Index IN-3 See Paper release lever Ribbon cartridge installing 1-5-9 replacing 5-3 Ribbon pack, 5-3 Roll paper, 2-29, 4-9-11 holder, 4-9-11 S Safety instructions, vii, viii Second bin cut-sheet...