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... system, or transmitted in those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® EPSON and ESC/P are registered trademarks, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION and ESC/P2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® ® ®...failure to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are subject to strictly comply with this Epson printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of ...
... system, or transmitted in those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® EPSON and ESC/P are registered trademarks, EPSON EXCEED YOUR VISION, EXCEED YOUR VISION and ESC/P2 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. ® ® ® ®...failure to change without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are subject to strictly comply with this Epson printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Copyrights and Trademarks No part of ...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Envelopes 52 Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 ... printer driver settings 64 Printer Driver Settings Overview 65 Printer settings 66 Monitoring settings 68 Setting Utility 68 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 68 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 71 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 72 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 72 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Envelopes 52 Cards 52 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets 53 Switching to single sheets 53 Switching to continuous paper 54 ... printer driver settings 64 Printer Driver Settings Overview 65 Printer settings 66 Monitoring settings 68 Setting Utility 68 Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 68 Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3 69 Accessing EPSON Status Monitor 3 71 Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 72 Using Bi-D Adjustment 72 Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment 72 Using Printer Setting 74 Changing...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 88 Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 ... 115 Printing a Self Test 115 Printing Hex Dump 116 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 118 Contacting Customer Support 118 Before Contacting Epson 118 Help for Users in Europe 119 Help for Users in Indonesia 119 Help for Users in Singapore 119 Help for Users in Vietnam 119...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 3 Control Panel Buttons and Lights 88 Selecting a Font and Pitch 90 About Your Printer's Default Settings 92 Default Setting mode 92 ... 115 Printing a Self Test 115 Printing Hex Dump 116 Chapter 5 Where To Get Help Technical Support Web Site 118 Contacting Customer Support 118 Before Contacting Epson 118 Help for Users in Europe 119 Help for Users in Indonesia 119 Help for Users in Singapore 119 Help for Users in Vietnam 119...
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 122 Cut-Sheet Feeder 126 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 127 Loading paper... Specifications 144 Mechanical 144 Electronic 147 Electrical 148 Environmental 149 System Requirements 149 Paper 150 Recommended printable area 154 Command Lists 156 Epson ESC/P control codes 156 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 157 Standards and Approvals 158 Safety approvals 159 Cleaning the Printer 159 Transporting...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 6 Options and Consumables Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 122 Genuine Epson ribbon cartridge 122 Replacing the ribbon cartridge 122 Cut-Sheet Feeder 126 Installing the cut-sheet feeder 127 Loading paper... Specifications 144 Mechanical 144 Electronic 147 Electrical 148 Environmental 149 System Requirements 149 Paper 150 Recommended printable area 154 Command Lists 156 Epson ESC/P control codes 156 IBM PPDS emulation control codes 157 Standards and Approvals 158 Safety approvals 159 Cleaning the Printer 159 Transporting...
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...differences depending on using the printer. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of operation is used in this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. User's Guide (this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows ...R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are examples only. Additionally, "Windows" is the same. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system. Start Here (paper manual) Provides ...
...differences depending on using the printer. Descriptions Used in this Manual ❏ Screenshots of operation is used in this manual are supplied with your Epson printer. User's Guide (this manual, terms such as "Windows 10", "Windows 8.1", "Windows 8", "Windows 7", "Windows Vista", "Windows ...R2", and "Windows Server 2003" refer to the following manuals are examples only. Additionally, "Windows" is the same. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide About This Manual Where to Find Information The following operating system. Start Here (paper manual) Provides ...
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...marked on the print head and other parts to learn the meaning of the symbols. In addition, follow all of the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to ensure ... be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ! The printer will not operate properly if it is placed on the printer itself. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source...
...marked on the print head and other parts to learn the meaning of the symbols. In addition, follow all of the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ! Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to ensure ... be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ! The printer will not operate properly if it is placed on the printer itself. http://support.epson.net/symbols When setting up the printer ❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source...
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... before turning it . with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 various safety devices ... low voltage equipment" (TP TC 004/2011); let it is used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for applications requiring high ...
... before turning it . with the Technical regulation of Customs Union "About the safety of Technical Devices" (TP TC 020/2011) Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan Telephone: 81-266-52-3131 Safety Instructions 13 various safety devices ... low voltage equipment" (TP TC 004/2011); let it is used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide When operating the printer ❏ Adjust only those controls that has the wrong voltage for applications requiring high ...
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...consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information ! Earth Blue - Live Safety Instructions 14 MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance...42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. Warning: This appliance must be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of options...
...consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. Safety information ! Earth Blue - Live Safety Instructions 14 MOSCOW REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE Address: Moscow, 129110, ul. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Official representative in accordance...42, Bldg. 2a, Fl. 3 Business Center Chaika Plaza Telephone: +7 (495) 777-0355/56 web: http://www.epson.ru/ email: info_CIS@epson.ru EPSON EUROPE B.V. Warning: This appliance must be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of options...
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... of the correct size and rating. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gemäß BildscharbV vorgesehen. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users Safety Instructions 15 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have...
... of the correct size and rating. Importeur EPSON EUROPE. B.V. Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating. Das Gerät ist nicht für die Benutzung am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz gemäß BildscharbV vorgesehen. THE NETHERLANDS For Turkish users Safety Instructions 15 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide If you have...
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... page 42 to remove your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned off. 2. Make sure the printer is closed . Note: For your printed document. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. Attach the sheet...
... page 42 to remove your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is turned off. 2. Make sure the printer is closed . Note: For your printed document. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9. Attach the sheet...
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..." on the printer. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it to remove your printed document. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the...
..." on the printer. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up, and lift it to remove your printed document. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the...
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... to remove the tractor from the pull position: Paper Handling 38 After you are achieved when the cover is closed . LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are using the pull...
... to remove the tractor from the pull position: Paper Handling 38 After you are achieved when the cover is closed . LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are using the pull...
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... without advancing the paper. After you finish printing, tear off the printed document at the current position without advancing the paper. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to adjust the current position of feeding continuous paper with the... push tractor Rear push tractor Paper Handling 41 The printer will start printing at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Attach the printer cover. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9.
... without advancing the paper. After you finish printing, tear off the printed document at the current position without advancing the paper. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with two tractors and shows which paper release lever setting to adjust the current position of feeding continuous paper with the... push tractor Rear push tractor Paper Handling 41 The printer will start printing at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Attach the printer cover. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 9.
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LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is closed . See "Adjusting the top-of -form position. Before printing, set the paper-thickness ... or low, you can print on page 19. The printer will function with the printer cover closed . If the first printed line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is ready to...
LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide 4. The printer feeds the paper automatically and is closed . See "Adjusting the top-of -form position. Before printing, set the paper-thickness ... or low, you can print on page 19. The printer will function with the printer cover closed . If the first printed line on your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is ready to...
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... the adjusted setting. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed . Paper Handling 58 After you set the top-of -form position. 5. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ When the...
... the adjusted setting. Note: For your safety, Epson recommends operating the printer with the printer cover opened or removed, but maximum safety and print speed are achieved when the cover is closed . Paper Handling 58 After you set the top-of -form position. 5. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide ❏ When the...
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...when errors occur, and provides you wish to monitor the status of the printer driver. ❏ When you with troubleshooting tips. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. ...the following pages may differ depending on page 62 for instructions. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Driver You can take full ...
...when errors occur, and provides you wish to monitor the status of the printer driver. ❏ When you with troubleshooting tips. EPSON Status Monitor 3 program allows you to reinstall or upgrade the printer driver, uninstall the printer driver that has been installed already. ...the following pages may differ depending on page 62 for instructions. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Chapter 2 Printer Software About Your Printer Software The Epson software includes the printer driver software and EPSON Status Monitor 3. Using the Printer Driver You can take full ...
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...the host computer via the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port or connected to support bidirectional communication. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you can make sure the Monitor the printing...Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box where you can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Printer Software 68 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's ...
...the host computer via the parallel port [LPT1] or the USB port or connected to support bidirectional communication. Using EPSON Status Monitor 3 EPSON Status Monitor 3 allows you to monitor your printer's status, alerts you can make sure the Monitor the printing...Monitoring settings Settings EPSON Status Monitor 3 Monitoring Preferences Explanations You can access EPSON Status Monitor 3 when you click this button to open the Monitoring Preferences dialog box where you can adjust misalignment in vertical lines. Printer Software 68 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's ...
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... the printer directly connected to the computer in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with different OS by multiple users are using a computer running with the Windows Firewall feature turned on the ... firewall function. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 69 and "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" on the printer server and clients. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide You can be...
... the printer directly connected to the computer in a remote location by using Remote Desktop function, communication error may occur. ❏ If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is installed with different OS by multiple users are using a computer running with the Windows Firewall feature turned on the ... firewall function. See "Setting up EPSON Status Monitor 3" on page 69 and "Setting Up Your Printer on a Network" on the printer server and clients. Next, click View devices and printers from the Hardware and Sound category. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide You can be...
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To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to retrieve the printer status during printing. When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as Administrator when opening the printer properties before checking. In this window. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Allow monitoring of the following printer status window appears. Note: It might not be...
To add a shortcut icon to the taskbar, go to retrieve the printer status during printing. When you access EPSON Status Monitor 3 as Administrator when opening the printer properties before checking. In this window. LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Allow monitoring of the following printer status window appears. Note: It might not be...
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...-D Adjustment. ❏ If Bi-D Adjustment is not printed properly, set the printer's font setting to default and try again. Printer Software 72 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below . ! If you turned off the printer during the adjustment process, restart Bi-D Adjustment again. ❏ Serial.... 2. Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment To make Bi-D Adjustment, follow the steps below to store incorrect settings. Doing so may cause the printer to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1.
...-D Adjustment. ❏ If Bi-D Adjustment is not printed properly, set the printer's font setting to default and try again. Printer Software 72 LQ-590II/LQ-590IIN/LQ-2090II/LQ-2090IIN User's Guide Installing EPSON Status Monitor 3 Follow the steps below . ! If you turned off the printer during the adjustment process, restart Bi-D Adjustment again. ❏ Serial.... 2. Making adjustment with Bi-D Adjustment To make Bi-D Adjustment, follow the steps below to store incorrect settings. Doing so may cause the printer to install EPSON Status Monitor 3. 1.