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... Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix Chemcten per wire (with DIP switch or software command). Unidirectional for text and graphics. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman / Epson Sans serif 1 mln pt I8 j8 ] maxpl I 164 Buffer: 0 or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) LQ-570...
... Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix Chemcten per wire (with DIP switch or software command). Unidirectional for text and graphics. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman / Epson Sans serif 1 mln pt I8 j8 ] maxpl I 164 Buffer: 0 or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) LQ-570...
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...right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). C T h e minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). 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)...m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the top slot only. Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Continuous puper The xninimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.12 inches). l Use labels...
...right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). C T h e minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). 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)...m2 (12 to 15 lb) per sheet l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the top slot only. Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Continuous puper The xninimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.12 inches). l Use labels...
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...(green) On when bin 1 of the current DIP-switch settings. When printing on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 actual minted results may differ slightly. PAUSE (yellow) On when the printer is on single sheets. MULTI-PART (green) On when you move the paper-thickness lever to...printing) while turning on the printer to normal character printing. Setting the DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The section below 1 Unldwctlonal j Off / None I Lights OPERATE (green) On when operate switch is on and power is selected for paper feeding. LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The ...
...(green) On when bin 1 of the current DIP-switch settings. When printing on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 actual minted results may differ slightly. PAUSE (yellow) On when the printer is on single sheets. MULTI-PART (green) On when you move the paper-thickness lever to...printing) while turning on the printer to normal character printing. Setting the DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The section below 1 Unldwctlonal j Off / None I Lights OPERATE (green) On when operate switch is on and power is selected for paper feeding. LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The ...
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... : five graphics character tables and one direction only--allows for precise vertical printing alignment. If DIP switch l-5 is on, printing is normally bid&&o&. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page length (for contmuo~s ' paper1 ~Tearoff Auto line feed ON OFF / I See Table 5 below 1 on Off...
... : five graphics character tables and one direction only--allows for precise vertical printing alignment. If DIP switch l-5 is on, printing is normally bid&&o&. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page length (for contmuo~s ' paper1 ~Tearoff Auto line feed ON OFF / I See Table 5 below 1 on Off...
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...Signal level: Connector: Bpbaitr a l l e l STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signal ITL compati%le level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of the top and bottom margins. Pulse width must be more 1 than 50 mlcroseconds at HIGH , level when ...heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow as for each signal must be fixed to this printer can then easily tear off feature is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 You can be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this...
...Signal level: Connector: Bpbaitr a l l e l STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signal ITL compati%le level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of the top and bottom margins. Pulse width must be more 1 than 50 mlcroseconds at HIGH , level when ...heading "Direction" refers to the direction of signal flow as for each signal must be fixed to this printer can then easily tear off feature is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 You can be carried out by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this...
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... lb) 434 mm 2.15 kg (17.1 Inches) (4.74 lb) Note: Dimensions when mounted on Epson ESC/P 2 printers: ESCb ESC/ FXa set : cc (G (U (V t* =(c =(t EsC(v ESC. The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which varies according to the /P command set vertical...-sheet feeders The asterisk (') in this section is only available with your printer's built-in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Dimensions and weight Prlntor Cutrheel leeder : Lc-570 Smglsbm I C80637' HslgM I 1377mm I (14.8 Inches) 1 j ...
... lb) 434 mm 2.15 kg (17.1 Inches) (4.74 lb) Note: Dimensions when mounted on Epson ESC/P 2 printers: ESCb ESC/ FXa set : cc (G (U (V t* =(c =(t EsC(v ESC. The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which varies according to the /P command set vertical...-sheet feeders The asterisk (') in this section is only available with your printer's built-in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Dimensions and weight Prlntor Cutrheel leeder : Lc-570 Smglsbm I C80637' HslgM I 1377mm I (14.8 Inches) 1 j ...
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... a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use so that presents a list of your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its menu. Choose from the following list (the printers are not supported in the order of preference): LQ-570 LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-WJ (LQ-1060) LQ450 (LQ-1050) LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-so0 (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If...
... a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use so that presents a list of your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its menu. Choose from the following list (the printers are not supported in the order of preference): LQ-570 LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-WJ (LQ-1060) LQ450 (LQ-1050) LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-so0 (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If...
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... up to 252 characters per second in application programs written for the width of features. The printer automatically loads single sheets and continuous paper. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. Easy paper handling...
... up to 252 characters per second in application programs written for the width of features. The printer automatically loads single sheets and continuous paper. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. Easy paper handling...
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For more information on installing the cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in your local Epson dealer for the part number in parallel interface. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by connecting ...plain bond envelopes without reloading. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for LQ-570, C80639* for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) Although you can use the standard tractor as a pull tractor, using...
For more information on installing the cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in your local Epson dealer for the part number in parallel interface. The last figure in option part numbers, represented by an asterisk (*), varies by connecting ...plain bond envelopes without reloading. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for LQ-570, C80639* for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) Although you can use the standard tractor as a pull tractor, using...
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... units. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Align the paper stack so that tilts the printer at an angle of the printer stand. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the Printer If you plan to a leg... of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. Position your printer level. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do...
... units. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Align the paper stack so that tilts the printer at an angle of the printer stand. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the Printer If you plan to a leg... of more than 15 degrees from horizontal. Position your printer level. If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they do...
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...is part of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4. To stop the self test...again). 6. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the LQ-570 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the...
...is part of paper between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4. To stop the self test...again). 6. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the LQ-570 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the...
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... (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of the printer's features. Many of your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its menu. Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of these programs provide an installation or setup section that supports the LQ-570...
... (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of the printer's features. Many of your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its menu. Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of these programs provide an installation or setup section that supports the LQ-570...
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Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from either the top or front of paper from the top 1. Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. You can print on single sheets of the printer. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2.
Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from either the top or front of paper from the top 1. Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. You can print on single sheets of the printer. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2.
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...front, or bottom. To feed paper from the front or bottom, you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to page 2-12. Tractor position Paper-release lever position Paper-feeding method Push-tractor position Pull-tractor position I I ...the push-tractor position, for paper to feed from the bottom without obstruction. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for feeding paper from the rear. If this is your paper supply with the tractor installed in ...
...front, or bottom. To feed paper from the front or bottom, you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to page 2-12. Tractor position Paper-release lever position Paper-feeding method Push-tractor position Pull-tractor position I I ...the push-tractor position, for paper to feed from the bottom without obstruction. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for feeding paper from the rear. If this is your paper supply with the tractor installed in ...
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...Feeders Two cut -sheet feeder. Note: l Store the paper guide and optional pull-tractor in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity LQ-570 C80637* C80638* LQ-1070 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with it . install the paper guide after you remove the cut -sheet feeders are...as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder (see Assembling the double-bin cut -sheet feeder by country. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. In either the single-bin or highcapacity cut -sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper automatically. Make sure the...
...Feeders Two cut -sheet feeder. Note: l Store the paper guide and optional pull-tractor in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity LQ-570 C80637* C80638* LQ-1070 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with it . install the paper guide after you remove the cut -sheet feeders are...as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder (see Assembling the double-bin cut -sheet feeder by country. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. In either the single-bin or highcapacity cut -sheet feeder holds up to 150 sheets of paper automatically. Make sure the...
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... is in the push-tractor position. 2. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for LQ-570) and C80022* (for LQ-1070) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute...
... is in the push-tractor position. 2. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for LQ-570) and C80022* (for LQ-1070) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute...
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Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: LQ-570 LQ-1070 Standard fabric #7753 #7754 Film #7768 #7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers.
Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: LQ-570 LQ-1070 Standard fabric #7753 #7754 Film #7768 #7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers.
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...-seeking for text and graphics. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per second with continuous feed Character sizes 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 12 cpi 12 cpi condensed 15 cpi Maximum printed characters LQ-570 LQ-1070 80 136 137 164...
...-seeking for text and graphics. Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per second with continuous feed Character sizes 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 12 cpi 12 cpi condensed 15 cpi Maximum printed characters LQ-570 LQ-1070 80 136 137 164...
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... If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches...52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) Single-sheet multi-part forms: Width 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ-1070 Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Copies Four sheets (one original plus up to three copies) Thickness...
... If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches...52.3 to 90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) Single-sheet multi-part forms: Width 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ-1070 Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Copies Four sheets (one original plus up to three copies) Thickness...
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...However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for LQ-570 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to...0197 inches) Weight 45 to 91 g / m2 (12 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2 ½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 ...inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x 17/16 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for LQ-1070. Printable area: Single sheets A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Technical Specifications 7-5 l Use labels ...
...However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for LQ-570 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to...0197 inches) Weight 45 to 91 g / m2 (12 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2 ½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 ...inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x 17/16 inches) Thickness 0.07 to 0.09 mm (0.0028 to 0.0031 inches) for LQ-1070. Printable area: Single sheets A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Technical Specifications 7-5 l Use labels ...