Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...property of their respective owners. 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...Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download...
...property of their respective owners. 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...Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download...
Product Brochure
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...applications Ultra fast print speeds s Speeds through tickets, purchase orders, invoices and more at up to install s 5 million (LQ-590)/8 million (LQ-2090) character ribbon cartridge reduces the need for frequent ribbon changes s Ensures the lowest cost per ...Epson's superior service and support EPSON LQ-2090 IMPACT PRINTER LQ-590/LQ-2090 Perfect for the Okidata® ML-390/490, the Epson LQ-570e/870 or the wide-format Epson LQ-2080. And, with less downtime Long-life ribbon cartridge that require high quality, multipart forms printing, the reliable Epson LQ-590 and LQ-2090 printers...
...applications Ultra fast print speeds s Speeds through tickets, purchase orders, invoices and more at up to install s 5 million (LQ-590)/8 million (LQ-2090) character ribbon cartridge reduces the need for frequent ribbon changes s Ensures the lowest cost per ...Epson's superior service and support EPSON LQ-2090 IMPACT PRINTER LQ-590/LQ-2090 Perfect for the Okidata® ML-390/490, the Epson LQ-570e/870 or the wide-format Epson LQ-2080. And, with less downtime Long-life ribbon cartridge that require high quality, multipart forms printing, the reliable Epson LQ-590 and LQ-2090 printers...
User Manual
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Contents Introduction Options 5 Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer 7 Assembling the Printer 8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 11 Installing the Printer Software 12 For DOS programs 15 Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager 15 Chapter 2 - Paper Handling Setting the Paper Release Lever 17 Adjusting the...
Contents Introduction Options 5 Chapter 1 - Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 7 Choosing a Place for the Printer 7 Assembling the Printer 8 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 11 Installing the Printer Software 12 For DOS programs 15 Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide 15 Installing the Remote Configuration Manager 15 Chapter 2 - Paper Handling Setting the Paper Release Lever 17 Adjusting the...
User Manual
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...observed to prevent damaging your equipment. For detailed information about using your printer. If you have questions about using your Epson® printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ ...printer's built-in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to both the LQ-590 and the LQ-2090. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Options By adding options such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you install the printer...
...observed to prevent damaging your equipment. For detailed information about using your printer. If you have questions about using your Epson® printer: ❏ Setting Up the Printer ❏ Paper Handling ❏ Using the Control Panel ❏ ...printer's built-in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to both the LQ-590 and the LQ-2090. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Options By adding options such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you install the printer...
User Manual
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Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is installed in case your computer requires a different type of printer interface. (See the Reference Guide if you need a standard, shielded USB cable. 1. Parallel USB 2. Note: When printing, you can connect cables to both interfaces;...-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with both the printer and computer are turned off, then connect the parallel or USB cable to a USB port, you need to install an interface card.) Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is equipped with a 36...
Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Your printer is installed in case your computer requires a different type of printer interface. (See the Reference Guide if you need a standard, shielded USB cable. 1. Parallel USB 2. Note: When printing, you can connect cables to both interfaces;...-in parallel interface, you need a shielded, twisted-pair parallel cable with both the printer and computer are turned off, then connect the parallel or USB cable to a USB port, you need to install an interface card.) Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is equipped with a 36...
User Manual
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... another voltage. Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to adjust the printer for use with your printer. If you click No, you of printer errors). Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000, XP, or NT may require administrator privileges. The printer driver is not possible to install the Epson printer software on...
... another voltage. Installing the Printer Software After you connect the printer to your computer, you need to adjust the printer for use with your printer. If you click No, you of printer errors). Note: ❏ Installing the printer software for Windows 2000, XP, or NT may require administrator privileges. The printer driver is not possible to install the Epson printer software on...
User Manual
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Follow these steps to install the printer software: 1. Select Install Printer Software and click . Read the agreement and click Accept. The installation starts and you see this window: 4. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. You see the software license agreement. 5. Select your printer model and click . Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off. 2. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 13 After a moment the Installation screen appears: If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3.
Follow these steps to install the printer software: 1. Select Install Printer Software and click . Read the agreement and click Accept. The installation starts and you see this window: 4. Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. You see the software license agreement. 5. Select your printer model and click . Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off. 2. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 13 After a moment the Installation screen appears: If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3.
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... the folder and click OK. 10. Note: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD-ROM, go to continue with the driver installation. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to specify a path. ❏ If you are using Windows 98, the.... 7. Select the appropriate file in the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Otherwise, follow the instructions to install the Reference Guide and the Remote Configuration Manager utility. 14 Setting Up the Printer When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. 8. Then...
... the folder and click OK. 10. Note: If you are prompted to insert the Windows CD-ROM, go to continue with the driver installation. When prompted, insert the printer software CD-ROM and click Browse to specify a path. ❏ If you are using Windows 98, the.... 7. Select the appropriate file in the CD-ROM drive and click OK. Otherwise, follow the instructions to install the Reference Guide and the Remote Configuration Manager utility. 14 Setting Up the Printer When the installation is complete, see a message that the drive is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. 8. Then...
User Manual
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.... For the LQ-590 LQ-580 / LQ-570e LQ-300+ LQ-300 LQ-870 LQ-570 / 570+ LQ-850+ LQ-850 LQ-510 / 550 LQ-200 LQ-500 LQ-860+ LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800 LQ-1500 For the LQ-2090 LQ-2080 / 2180 LQ-2070 / 2170 LQ-1070 / 1070+ LQ-870 / 1170 LQ-850+ / 1050+ LQ-850 / 1050 LQ-510 / 550 / 1010 LQ-200 LQ-500 LQ-860+ / 1060+ LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800 / 1000 LQ-1500 Installing and Using the...
.... For the LQ-590 LQ-580 / LQ-570e LQ-300+ LQ-300 LQ-870 LQ-570 / 570+ LQ-850+ LQ-850 LQ-510 / 550 LQ-200 LQ-500 LQ-860+ LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800 LQ-1500 For the LQ-2090 LQ-2080 / 2180 LQ-2070 / 2170 LQ-1070 / 1070+ LQ-870 / 1170 LQ-850+ / 1050+ LQ-850 / 1050 LQ-510 / 550 / 1010 LQ-200 LQ-500 LQ-860+ / 1060+ LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800 / 1000 LQ-1500 Installing and Using the...
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... start the program, select Programs (or All Programs) > Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. 2. When you can see the InstallShield window, click Yes. In this screen: 3. Note: If you finish using Windows 2000 or XP and the printer is installed on the computer in its own folder, along with...
... start the program, select Programs (or All Programs) > Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. 2. When you can see the InstallShield window, click Yes. In this screen: 3. Note: If you finish using Windows 2000 or XP and the printer is installed on the computer in its own folder, along with...
User Manual
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... the front push position or when using the rear push and pull tractors in your printer. Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the front, rear, or bottom slot. You can load paper in the pull ... paper source you need to use paper in combination. Paper Handling 17 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper...
... the front push position or when using the rear push and pull tractors in your printer. Lever position Description Single-sheet position For loading single-sheet paper from the tractor installed on top of the printer in the front, rear, or bottom slot. You can load paper in the pull ... paper source you need to use paper in combination. Paper Handling 17 Front push tractor position For loading continuous paper with the tractor installed in the rear push position or when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper...
User Manual
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If you have the LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover. (If it is installed in the front push position. (You may need to move it .) Be sure to the proper position for instructions. 4. Paper Handling 19 Also set the ... backward. See "Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting" on page 18 for your paper's thickness. Loading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
If you have the LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover. (If it is installed in the front push position. (You may need to move it .) Be sure to the proper position for instructions. 4. Paper Handling 19 Also set the ... backward. See "Adjusting the Paper-Thickness Setting" on page 18 for your paper's thickness. Loading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor 1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
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...to the middle of the paper guide. 12. When the printer receives data, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear-off , the tractor is installed in the Default Setting mode to adjust the top-of ...-form position. Turn on the printer and slide the edge guides to the rear push tractor position... the paper and starts printing. Make sure the paper guide is removed. (You may damage the printer or cause it to move the tractor from the front push or pull position.) 2. Release the left...
...to the middle of the paper guide. 12. When the printer receives data, it is a good idea to set the Auto tear-off , the tractor is installed in the Default Setting mode to adjust the top-of ...-form position. Turn on the printer and slide the edge guides to the rear push tractor position... the paper and starts printing. Make sure the paper guide is removed. (You may damage the printer or cause it to move the tractor from the front push or pull position.) 2. Release the left...
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... center. 5. Make sure your paper, but do not lock it in the pull position and the paper guide is off , and the printer cover is on the printer. (You may occur. Paper Handling 23 Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 4. Loading Continuous Paper with the Pull... paper slot. Note: Make sure the printer is lying flat on , a paper jam may need to move the tractor from the far left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the rear push or front push position.) 2. Also make sure the tractor is installed in place. Slide the left position and...
... center. 5. Make sure your paper, but do not lock it in the pull position and the paper guide is off , and the printer cover is on the printer. (You may occur. Paper Handling 23 Release the sprockets by pulling the sprocket lock levers forward. 4. Loading Continuous Paper with the Pull... paper slot. Note: Make sure the printer is lying flat on , a paper jam may need to move the tractor from the far left sprocket approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm) from the rear push or front push position.) 2. Also make sure the tractor is installed in place. Slide the left position and...
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After you are using the paper guide. Loading Single Sheets with the front sheet guide (LQ-590) or the front paper guide (LQ-2090) installed. For more information, see the Reference Guide. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you finish printing, tear off the ...-sheet multipart forms, use the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the LQ-590 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the LQ-2090. Removing paper from the top of the printer using the pull tractor;
After you are using the paper guide. Loading Single Sheets with the front sheet guide (LQ-590) or the front paper guide (LQ-2090) installed. For more information, see the Reference Guide. c Caution: Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you finish printing, tear off the ...-sheet multipart forms, use the front paper entry slot with the Paper Guide You can be up to 10.1 inches (257 mm) wide on the LQ-590 and 16.5 inches (420 mm) wide on the LQ-2090. Removing paper from the top of the printer using the pull tractor;
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Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as a multipart form with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. The ... printing. 28 Paper Handling Continuous multipart forms Except for use the front paper entry slot with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. Thick paper, such as ordinary continuous paper.
Labels When printing on labels, use only the type of labels because the printer may not feed labels on a shiny backing sheet properly. Thick paper, such as a multipart form with labels, requires a straight or almost straight paper path. The ... printing. 28 Paper Handling Continuous multipart forms Except for use the front paper entry slot with the optional front paper guide or front sheet guide installed. Thick paper, such as ordinary continuous paper.
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...paper is not loaded correctly. Left light is in the tear-off position. Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Flashes when the printer is on page 38. Selects a cut -sheet feeder is on page 31. In default setting mode, selects a value. Both off when continuous... the top-of the optional cut -sheet feeder bin when it is loaded. Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is installed. When you hold down . When pressed again, exits Micro Adjust mode. Right light is selected. In this mode, you press the Pitch (...
...paper is not loaded correctly. Left light is in the tear-off position. Stops printing temporarily, and resumes printing when pressed again. Flashes when the printer is on page 38. Selects a cut -sheet feeder is on page 31. In default setting mode, selects a value. Both off when continuous... the top-of the optional cut -sheet feeder bin when it is loaded. Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is installed. When you hold down . When pressed again, exits Micro Adjust mode. Right light is selected. In this mode, you press the Pitch (...
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ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this equipment has more of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. This ...which exceed the limits established by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Canadian Interface...
ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has determined that this equipment has more of energy-efficient personal computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and scanners in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. This ...which exceed the limits established by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Canadian Interface...
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...an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by Epson. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal consumer use in the United States. This..., INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Or write to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by disasters such as...
...an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused by Epson. What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty covers only normal consumer use in the United States. This..., INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Or write to the Epson printer caused by parts and supplies not manufactured, distributed or certified by disasters such as...