Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... respective owners. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper less hard to make...
... respective owners. MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or 24-pin, which : Hit the paper less hard to make...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Gives you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring...tractors hold the forms securely. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you...
...Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of impact printers. Gives you the greatest control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring...tractors hold the forms securely. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to use the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can load paper in the front, rear...cut sheet feeders. L L Paper release lever positions: You can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets,...
... Front Paper Guide Type of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to use the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can load paper in the front, rear...cut sheet feeders. L L Paper release lever positions: You can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets,...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is printed, the printer will take advantage of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. After a document is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all built-in fonts in fonts that allow you save paper...
... Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is printed, the printer will take advantage of all EPSON impact printers Proportionally-spaced scalable fonts-selectable in fonts. After a document is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will overide all built-in fonts in fonts that allow you save paper...
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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 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
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 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...their respective owners. Because the carriage does not have to move the ribbon 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 both sides of the ribbon nylon ... Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property ...
...their respective owners. Because the carriage does not have to move the ribbon 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 both sides of the ribbon nylon ... Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... This lower weight on the carriage reduces the wear and tear on the print head EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... reliability in Total Print Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Total Print Volume...
... reliability in Total Print Volume, and are the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Total Print Volume...
Product Information Guide
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... forms, raise the paper guide to 15 lb) per l/6-inch line; 3.3 inches/second with the tractor. EPSON LQ-300 n----7 paper supports sw/ itch amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix I 12 I 240 J is 300 Le4terQuatity 10 67 12 60 1 I 15 I 100 I l The paper-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd...
... forms, raise the paper guide to 15 lb) per l/6-inch line; 3.3 inches/second with the tractor. EPSON LQ-300 n----7 paper supports sw/ itch amsuifo 0 Couriers 0 Printer Specifications Printing Print method: Print speed: 24-pin impact dot matrix I 12 I 240 J is 300 Le4terQuatity 10 67 12 60 1 I 15 I 100 I l The paper-thidoress lever posltbn or an oveftmmd...
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...0 Use only continuous type labels and usethemonlywiththetractor. HtmBver,the- C The minimum bottom matgln is 3 mm (0.12 inch). Theminimomti@tmarghis3mm(0.12inch). EPSON LQ-300-2 MTBF: Print head life: l3iXbdOnS and weight: (Without tractor unit) 4ooopower~hours 200 million strokes/wire (black) 100 million strokes/wire ... Hz frequency range Ratedcurrent 1.1 A Power Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in consumption Draft mode at 10 cpi) 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers No.6 166x92mm (6.5~3.6inches) No. 10 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches) 45 ...
...0 Use only continuous type labels and usethemonlywiththetractor. HtmBver,the- C The minimum bottom matgln is 3 mm (0.12 inch). Theminimomti@tmarghis3mm(0.12inch). EPSON LQ-300-2 MTBF: Print head life: l3iXbdOnS and weight: (Without tractor unit) 4ooopower~hours 200 million strokes/wire (black) 100 million strokes/wire ... Hz frequency range Ratedcurrent 1.1 A Power Approx. 30 W (during self-test printing in consumption Draft mode at 10 cpi) 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers No.6 166x92mm (6.5~3.6inches) No. 10 240 x 104 mm (9.5 x 4.1 inches) 0.16 to 0.52 mm (0.0063 to 0.0197 inches) 45 ...
Product Information Guide
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... selecting fonts-with an ETA-232D serial interface and a Centronics@~ompatible parallel interface. The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. out In out - Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 The printer switches automatically to 80% RH Operation (film ribbon): lOtow%RH Operation (envelopes, labels, or recycled paper): 2oto6o%RH...
... selecting fonts-with an ETA-232D serial interface and a Centronics@~ompatible parallel interface. The control panel lights show the printer's status and the current font. out In out - Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-3 The printer switches automatically to 80% RH Operation (film ribbon): lOtow%RH Operation (envelopes, labels, or recycled paper): 2oto6o%RH...
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... the Font lights change it again or turn on l =ofi 6sflashing Printer Settings - Your printer has internal settings that control simple functions such as the page length and character set. EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Pause button Press the POW button to stop when you reach the desired...press this mode, you change to the paper-park position. These settings take effect each selection. EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on the printer, so they are best, but you can tear off the last sheet of continuous paper at ...
... the Font lights change it again or turn on l =ofi 6sflashing Printer Settings - Your printer has internal settings that control simple functions such as the page length and character set. EPSON LQ-300-4 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Pause button Press the POW button to stop when you reach the desired...press this mode, you change to the paper-park position. These settings take effect each selection. EPSON LQ-300 Lights and buttons Pause Light The orange Pause light is on the printer, so they are best, but you can tear off the last sheet of continuous paper at ...
Product Information Guide
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...resolution 24pi.n graphics commands. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. Auto line feed When the auto line feed feature is receiving data and switches to Off. You can set it toon. When the printer receives data, it were ...When this feature only if your printed text is set to control the printer, if possible. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 See your computer manual for fast printing. If possible, choose an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in different languages. If your program does not provide them. Because most...
...resolution 24pi.n graphics commands. EPSON LQ-300 Graphic print direction You can specify either 10 seconds or 30 seconds. Auto line feed When the auto line feed feature is receiving data and switches to Off. You can set it toon. When the printer receives data, it were ...When this feature only if your printed text is set to control the printer, if possible. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-5 See your computer manual for fast printing. If possible, choose an EFSON ESC/P 2 printer in different languages. If your program does not provide them. Because most...
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...For example, if you have changed the printer settings bejke and do not need the help text. EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your software program to change the printer's settings, you turn on the printer. otherwise the print heud prints directly on... 2. At this step by pressing LF/FF instend #the Font buttan. 6. The printer beeps twice each time you change them again. The printer saves the new setting and returns to select the language. EPSON LQ-300-6 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Table A Font lights 1 l 0 2 Wifurge 0 English ti French 0 .Gamafl...
...For example, if you have changed the printer settings bejke and do not need the help text. EPSON LQ-300 Changing the printer settings If you cannot use your software program to change the printer's settings, you turn on the printer. otherwise the print heud prints directly on... 2. At this step by pressing LF/FF instend #the Font buttan. 6. The printer beeps twice each time you change them again. The printer saves the new setting and returns to select the language. EPSON LQ-300-6 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Table A Font lights 1 l 0 2 Wifurge 0 English ti French 0 .Gamafl...
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...head from the ribbon so it moves smoothly. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in self test function demonstrates that the printer is working properly. EPSON LQ-300 4. Use a pointed object, such as shown; Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on either continuous paper or single ...place; otheruise, the print heud prints directly on ; Running the Self Test The built-in the direction of the printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is easier toinstall. 6. To remove the...
...head from the ribbon so it moves smoothly. 7. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in self test function demonstrates that the printer is working properly. EPSON LQ-300 4. Use a pointed object, such as shown; Then grasp the ribbon cartridge handle on either continuous paper or single ...place; otheruise, the print heud prints directly on ; Running the Self Test The built-in the direction of the printer. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-7 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure it is easier toinstall. 6. To remove the...
Product Information Guide
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...full advantage of paper* Slide the left edge guide until it locks in the documentation that comes with the program. EPSON LQ-300 1. Double click the Printers icon. 3. Press LF/FF to the single-sheet position. In the Main window, double click the Control Panel icon. 2.... to install the right driver for Windows, and CorelDRAW? The beeper sounds three times, indicating the printer is not printing. Slide a sheet of printers. Your printer will work correctly for all Windows progr;ilms If Windows is pushed back to elect the sheet; EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix...
...full advantage of paper* Slide the left edge guide until it locks in the documentation that comes with the program. EPSON LQ-300 1. Double click the Printers icon. 3. Press LF/FF to the single-sheet position. In the Main window, double click the Control Panel icon. 2.... to install the right driver for Windows, and CorelDRAW? The beeper sounds three times, indicating the printer is not printing. Slide a sheet of printers. Your printer will work correctly for all Windows progr;ilms If Windows is pushed back to elect the sheet; EPSON LQ-300-8 10/2/94 Dot Matrix...
Product Information Guide
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... tractor position. (The printer comes with a width of printers box, choose LQ-300. ActionPrinter 3260 LQ-150 LQ-860 LQ-2550 LQ-570+ Stylus 800 LQ-870 ActionPrinter 3250 Any LQ printer EPSON printer If your documents. 9. Printing in your software does not list the LQ-300, you selected the LQ-860, LQ-2550, LQ-570+, or LQa70 printer, select Sheet Feeder - Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 If yes, use...
... tractor position. (The printer comes with a width of printers box, choose LQ-300. ActionPrinter 3260 LQ-150 LQ-860 LQ-2550 LQ-570+ Stylus 800 LQ-870 ActionPrinter 3250 Any LQ printer EPSON printer If your documents. 9. Printing in your software does not list the LQ-300, you selected the LQ-860, LQ-2550, LQ-570+, or LQa70 printer, select Sheet Feeder - Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-9 If yes, use...
Product Information Guide
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.... Rush the sprocket lock lever back to the loading position EPSON LQ-300-10 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Move the paper support so it begins printing automatically. 8. P If the perjkation and the edge of the printer cover. EPSON LQ-300 2. The printer prints to the edge of the printer cmer do not lock it click. 3. Make sure your paper...
.... Rush the sprocket lock lever back to the loading position EPSON LQ-300-10 10/2/94 Dot Matrix Printers Move the paper support so it begins printing automatically. 8. P If the perjkation and the edge of the printer cover. EPSON LQ-300 2. The printer prints to the edge of the printer cmer do not lock it click. 3. Make sure your paper...
Product Information Guide
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... position To load continuous paper using the pull tractor, set the auto tear offfeature in place. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 Printing in steps 1 through 3 below . Turn the printer off paper before back-feeding; as a guide. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position...off and skip to step 5. ca Caution: Always tear off ; EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets, press the Font and LF/FF buttons ' at the top of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in the Printer Setting mode to 8;
... position To load continuous paper using the pull tractor, set the auto tear offfeature in place. Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-11 Printing in steps 1 through 3 below . Turn the printer off paper before back-feeding; as a guide. Pull the paper-release lever forward to the continuous paper position...off and skip to step 5. ca Caution: Always tear off ; EPSON LQ-300 Switching back to single sheets To switch to single sheets, press the Font and LF/FF buttons ' at the top of the holes in the paper and lock the unit in the Printer Setting mode to 8;
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... above the print head. 11. If you feel it stops at the diamond-shaped guide mark; Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with the gear facing the center of the printer. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Push it begins printing automatically. Open the sprocket...
... above the print head. 11. If you feel it stops at the diamond-shaped guide mark; Attach the printer cover and adjust the paper position with the gear facing the center of the printer. EPSON LQ-300-12 4. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight leading edge. Push it begins printing automatically. Open the sprocket...
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Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices NCWS Product Support Bulletins None Technical Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Service Manual PL-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Parts Price List 4003131 EPSON LQ-*300 User's Guide Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-13 You do not have to remove any slack in the ribbon. it should not be reduced. Replace...
Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices NCWS Product Support Bulletins None Technical Information Bulletins None Related Documentation TM-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Service Manual PL-LQ300 EPSON LQ-300 Parts Price List 4003131 EPSON LQ-*300 User's Guide Dot Matrix Printers 10/2/94 EPSON LQ-300-13 You do not have to remove any slack in the ribbon. it should not be reduced. Replace...