Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have 3 numbers in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are capable of their respective owners. EPSON impact printers are...
... an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all have 3 numbers in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- MTBF M Off-carriage motor assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are capable of their respective owners. EPSON impact printers are...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to sell with smaller ribbon on the motor...
... print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to sell with smaller ribbon on the motor...
Product Information Guide
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...Cartridge ribbon, available in order of 5'C to 35'C .md 10% to 65% (without cut sheet feeder) Because the family of these printers is not listed, choose one minute. 220/240 V model cm withstrnd 1.25 kV rms applied for one of the following list: Lx FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer ...-600 FX-85 FX-SO+ FX-80 If none of Epson printers shares .I great many commands. J J m) LOAD/EJECT POWER (green) On when the power switch is on line .d ready to "se .I program with cut sheet feeder) 0' (with the LX-810 on hours (duty 25%) 200 million strokes/wire Height: ...
...Cartridge ribbon, available in order of 5'C to 35'C .md 10% to 65% (without cut sheet feeder) Because the family of these printers is not listed, choose one minute. 220/240 V model cm withstrnd 1.25 kV rms applied for one of the following list: Lx FX EX RX MX Epson printer Standard printer Draft printer ...-600 FX-85 FX-SO+ FX-80 If none of Epson printers shares .I great many commands. J J m) LOAD/EJECT POWER (green) On when the power switch is on line .d ready to "se .I program with cut sheet feeder) 0' (with the LX-810 on hours (duty 25%) 200 million strokes/wire Height: ...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 The parallel interface 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Choosing from a menu 1-29 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Assembling the Printer 1-7 Installing the platen knob 1-7 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-8 Attaching the paper guide 1-13 Testing the Printer 1-15 Plugging in the printer 1-15 Running the self test 1-17 Printing problems and solutions 1-24 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-26 The parallel interface 1-26 Setting Up Your Application Software 1-29 Choosing from a menu 1-29 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
User Manual
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Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Printer Paper guide sa Platen knob Ribbon cartridge Power cable In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer Checking the parts When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all the parts shown below and that none have been damaged. Printer Paper guide sa Platen knob Ribbon cartridge Power cable In some locations, the power cable may be attached to the printer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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a ICAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to allow easy installation and removal. Assembling the Printer 2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is designed to adjust the position of the paper as this interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is not plugged in an electrical outlet. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
a ICAUTION: Do not use the platen knob to allow easy installation and removal. Assembling the Printer 2. Push firmly on the platen knob until it fits against the printer case. Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the printer is designed to adjust the position of the paper as this interferes with the automatic paper loading system and may cause a paper jam. Installing the ribbon cartridge Your printer's ribbon cartridge is not plugged in an electrical outlet. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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Remove the printer cover. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Assembling the Printer 2. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
Remove the printer cover. Setting Up the Printer 1-9 Assembling the Printer 2. Install the ribbon cartridge as follows. 1. Slide the print head to the middle of the printer.
User Manual
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Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit in the slots. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place. Assembling the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 6.
Note: Press lightly on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit in the slots. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place. Assembling the Printer 5. Setting Up the Printer 1-11 Use a pointed object, such as a pencil, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide while you turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks are properly seated. 6.
User Manual
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...printed. The ribbon may not be properly installed. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See page 6-4. The test did not print when you are inserted securely into the printer. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Then remove the ...See page 1-8. 1-24 Setting Up the Printer Turn off the printer. The ribbon may not be installed properly. The printer sounds like it . The print is faint or uneven. Make sure the cartridge hooks are turning on the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing ...
...printed. The ribbon may not be properly installed. Replace the ribbon cartridge. See page 6-4. The test did not print when you are inserted securely into the printer. Turn off the printer, reinstall the ribbon cartridge and take up any slack in the ribbon. Then remove the ...See page 1-8. 1-24 Setting Up the Printer Turn off the printer. The ribbon may not be installed properly. The printer sounds like it . The print is faint or uneven. Make sure the cartridge hooks are turning on the printer. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing ...
User Manual
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...for the paper you are using. The paper thickness lever may be replaced. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible. Dots are missing in random positions. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. Set the paper thickness lever to ...to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack in the printout. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. A line of your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and should be worn out. Problem The ...
...for the paper you are using. The paper thickness lever may be replaced. Install a new ribbon cartridge as soon as possible. Dots are missing in random positions. Setting Up the Printer 1-25 Dots are missing in the printed characters or graphics. Set the paper thickness lever to ...to match the thickness of dots is either too much slack in the printout. Stop printing, turn off the printer, and reinstall the ribbon cartridge. A line of your Epson dealer or Epson authorized service center. A worn ribbon can damage the print head and should be worn out. Problem The ...
User Manual
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Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. Also, try not to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is or.. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. ~ Using the Printer Options 5-39 WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L!!k printer when the power is unplugged. Do not attempt to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity that may build up in your body. 3. Interface Boards 2.
Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet. Also, try not to remove the upper case unless the printer is turned off and the power cord is or.. Remove the paper tension unit cover, ribbon cartridge, and platen knob. ~ Using the Printer Options 5-39 WARNING: High voltages are present inside the L!!k printer when the power is unplugged. Do not attempt to touch contacts on the circuit board of the printer because many of the components can be destroyed by the static electricity that may build up in your body. 3. Interface Boards 2.
User Manual
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Reattach the push feed tractor. Interface Boards 6. 5. Two interface cables must not be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Reattach the printer cover and paper guide. Using the Printer Options 5-51 Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be connected at the same time. 7.
Reattach the push feed tractor. Interface Boards 6. 5. Two interface cables must not be sure to disconnect the printer cable from the printer's built-in parallel interface. Reattach the printer cover and paper guide. Using the Printer Options 5-51 Reattach the ribbon cartridge, paper CAUTION: When an optional interface board is installed, be connected at the same time. 7.
User Manual
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Open the paper tension unit cover. 6-4 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint to read. Use only the #8750 standard ribbon cartridge for your printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover. 2.
Open the paper tension unit cover. 6-4 Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Replace the ribbon when the printout becomes too faint to read. Use only the #8750 standard ribbon cartridge for your printer. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned off, then remove the printer cover. 2.
User Manual
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To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 4. Maintenance 6-5 Let it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 3. Replacing the Ribbon WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot.
To remove the ribbon cartridge, grip it cool before attempting to the middle of the printer. 4. Maintenance 6-5 Let it by the black plastic tab and lift the cartridge straight up and out of the printer. Slide the print head to replace the ribbon. 3. Replacing the Ribbon WARNING: If the printer has just been used, the print head may be hot.
User Manual
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To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-6 Maintenance Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 6. Replacing the Ribbon 5.
To remove excess slack in the new ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to make sure the hooks are properly inserted. 6-6 Maintenance Push the new ribbon cartridge firmly into position, making sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots, as shown below. Note: Press lightly on both sides of the arrow. 6. Replacing the Ribbon 5.
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Then, replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-10 Maintenance Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 4. Reattach the printer cover. Transporting the Printer 3.
Then, replace the packing materials and put the printer in its box. 6-10 Maintenance Remove the ribbon cartridge and platen knob. 4. Reattach the printer cover. Transporting the Printer 3.
User Manual
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...out. The ribbon may be set correctly for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. This indicates an error in the ribbon. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon may be installed properly. ...22. ABCD The ribbon cartridge may not be replaced. The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom as possible. Refer to match the thickness of your Epson dealer. Printing Problem The printer sounds like it ....
...out. The ribbon may be set correctly for paper jams or other problems, then turn the printer back on. This indicates an error in the ribbon. Remove the ribbon cartridge and reinstall it is printing, but nothing is printed. The ribbon may be installed properly. ...22. ABCD The ribbon cartridge may not be replaced. The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. Printed characters have parts missing at the bottom as possible. Refer to match the thickness of your Epson dealer. Printing Problem The printer sounds like it ....
User Manual
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...Solution The print head is either too much slack in the printout. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to l-8. Refer to check the printer settings, and reset as needed. 7-6 Troubleshooting The software may not be printed. ABCD Dots are set by the software cannot be correctly installed for ...your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. A line of dots is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught...
...Solution The print head is either too much slack in the printout. Use the program's setup (or install) procedure to l-8. Refer to check the printer settings, and reset as needed. 7-6 Troubleshooting The software may not be printed. ABCD Dots are set by the software cannot be correctly installed for ...your Epson dealer to have the print head replaced. A line of dots is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose and gotten caught...
User Manual
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines 4000 power...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper feeding methods: Ribbon: MCBF: MTBF: Print head life: Dimensions and weight: Friction Push tractor Cut sheet feeder (optional) Pull tractor (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Cartridge ribbon, available in black: #8750 Life expectancy at 14 dots/character: 3 million characters For all components excluding print head: 3 million lines 4000 power...
User Manual - PC
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Introduction Names of the Parts paper tension unit cover ribbon cartridge AC inlet Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. 4 Introduction
Introduction Names of the Parts paper tension unit cover ribbon cartridge AC inlet Note: In some locations, the power cord is attached to the printer. 4 Introduction