Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which: Hit the paper hard...based set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of 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 EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper ...
...handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. These printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which: Hit the paper hard...based set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of 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 EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper ...
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...(which prints with 360 dpi in front and rear paper paths. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting...pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., ...
...(which prints with 360 dpi in front and rear paper paths. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-off the printed document or form without wasting...pull tractor combinations: Push tractor Pull tractor Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., ...
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... to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in the front push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper. ...) Optional high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of the paper. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to the thickness of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. or side-bound single sheet multi-part...
... to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in the front push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper. ...) Optional high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of the paper. The DFX series EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to the thickness of paper Single sheets, envelopes, or postcards. or side-bound single sheet multi-part...
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... the built-in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up documents, include automatic tear-off position. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is automatically retracted to the interface receiving data. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings...
... the built-in fonts that allow you save paper and trouble, and precisely line up documents, include automatic tear-off position. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is automatically retracted to the interface receiving data. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings...
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... and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! 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...
... and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to each printer L EPSON Remote! 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...
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...Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with ink precisely applied to the less ... the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief...
...Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with ink precisely applied to the less ... the carriage does not have to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to sell with every printer Adds profit to move the ribbon with the print head assembly unit. Technical Brief...
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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 less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in competitive printers. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Off-carriage motor On-carriage...Time Between Failures estimates the number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in io n M o to reach...
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 less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in competitive printers. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Off-carriage motor On-carriage...Time Between Failures estimates the number of lines that the printer can vary depending on printing conditions, and is not carrying the extra motor weight. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in io n M o to reach...
User Manual
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... with respect to this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan. No part of this product. No patent liability is any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,... for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of the information contained herein. EPSON® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2070 All rights reserved. EPSON ConnectionSMis a service mark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are for damages resulting from the use of this product or unauthorized...
... with respect to this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan. No part of this product. No patent liability is any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,... for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of the information contained herein. EPSON® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2070 All rights reserved. EPSON ConnectionSMis a service mark of Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON and EPSON ESC/P are for damages resulting from the use of this product or unauthorized...
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... AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Type Name: Model: Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2070 P911A Conforms to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. iii Hamamoto President of Conformity According to the following Directive(s) and...
... AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product: Product Name: Type Name: Model: Dot Matrix Printer LQ-2070 P911A Conforms to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer: Address: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392 Japan Representative: Address: EPSON EUROPE B.V. Prof. J. iii Hamamoto President of Conformity According to the following Directive(s) and...
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...The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of EPSON's ink jet printers conform to Energy Star standards. All of any product or...before you 're not using them. Energy Star Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, EPSON has determined that if all desktop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1... billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be even more energy-wise: If your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you , send E-mail rather than memos. Not only is this product meets...
...The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of EPSON's ink jet printers conform to Energy Star standards. All of any product or...before you 're not using them. Energy Star Compliance As an Energy Star Partner, EPSON has determined that if all desktop computers, printers, and other peripheral devices met Energy Star standards, energy cost savings would exceed $1... billion annually and carbon dioxide emissions would be even more energy-wise: If your computer, printer, and monitor each day when you , send E-mail rather than memos. Not only is this product meets...
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If you need help with the installation, configuration, and operation of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. If you purchased your printer outside the United States or Canada, contact your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Electronic Support Services If you have a ...modem, the fastest way to Get Help If you purchased your printer in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Customer relations EPSON technical information library fax service Product literature on current and new products You can purchase ribbons...
If you need help with the installation, configuration, and operation of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. If you purchased your printer outside the United States or Canada, contact your EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. Electronic Support Services If you have a ...modem, the fastest way to Get Help If you purchased your printer in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center Customer relations EPSON technical information library fax service Product literature on current and new products You can purchase ribbons...
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...in performance. Adjust only those controls that regularly switch on and off and unplug the printer before cleaning. If you use the printer safely: Turn off . if liquid has entered the printer; Avoid using your printer, read the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; Also, make...liquid on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. Do not place the printer on the printer. Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. Clean with the printer, make sure the total of all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Do not insert ...
...in performance. Adjust only those controls that regularly switch on and off and unplug the printer before cleaning. If you use the printer safely: Turn off . if liquid has entered the printer; Avoid using your printer, read the following conditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged; Also, make...liquid on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. Do not place the printer on the printer. Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. Clean with the printer, make sure the total of all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Do not insert ...
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r.in.te.r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Driver 1-15 For Microsoft Windows Users 1-15 For DOS program users 1-21 DOS printer utilities 1-21 ix Contents Introduction Options HowtoUseThisManual .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the...
r.in.te.r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-4 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Plugging in the Printer 1-10 Running the Self Test 1-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Driver 1-15 For Microsoft Windows Users 1-15 For DOS program users 1-21 DOS printer utilities 1-21 ix Contents Introduction Options HowtoUseThisManual .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the...
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... thickness lever 2-33 Multipart forms 2-34 Labels 2-35 Envelopes 2-36 Postcards 2-36 Roll paper 2-36 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-4 Other control panel features 3-6 Using the Default Setting Mode 3-7 Selecting an instruction sheet language 3-7 Changing the... default settings 3-7 Printer functions 3-9 Using Quiet Mode 3-13 Using Micro Adjust 3-13 Using the Tear-Off Function 3-15 Using auto tear-off mode 3-16...
... thickness lever 2-33 Multipart forms 2-34 Labels 2-35 Envelopes 2-36 Postcards 2-36 Roll paper 2-36 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Control Panel 3-2 Lights 3-2 Buttons 3-4 Other control panel features 3-6 Using the Default Setting Mode 3-7 Selecting an instruction sheet language 3-7 Changing the... default settings 3-7 Printer functions 3-9 Using Quiet Mode 3-13 Using Micro Adjust 3-13 Using the Tear-Off Function 3-15 Using auto tear-off mode 3-16...
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Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4 Installing the double ... C82306* serial interface cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-5 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 6-5 Printed characters are not what ...
Chapter 4 Using Printer Options Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Installing the high capacity cut-sheet feeder 4-2 Loading paper with the high capacity cut-sheet feeder . . . . 4-4 Installing the double ... C82306* serial interface cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Power Supply 6-2 Power is not being supplied 6-2 Printing 6-3 The printer does not print 6-3 The print is faint or uneven 6-5 Dots are missing in printed characters or graphics 6-5 Printed characters are not what ...
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... Specifications Printing Paper PParipnetrabaleliganrmeaent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Electrical Environmental Safety approvals CE marking Interface specifications Using Commands Sending printer commands Using the command summary Commands Arranged by Topic General operation Paper feeding Page format Print position motion Font selection Font enhancement Character handling Spacing ...
... Specifications Printing Paper PParipnetrabaleliganrmeaent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Electrical Environmental Safety approvals CE marking Interface specifications Using Commands Sending printer commands Using the command summary Commands Arranged by Topic General operation Paper feeding Page format Print position motion Font selection Font enhancement Character handling Spacing ...
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... emulation Large printable area; 68 lines with A4 size paper and 63 lines with a wide range of features in a compact design. Introduction 1 Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers high performance with letter size paper Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility that let you change...
... emulation Large printable area; 68 lines with A4 size paper and 63 lines with a wide range of features in a compact design. Introduction 1 Introduction Your new EPSON® 24-pin dot matrix printer offers high performance with letter size paper Software utilities, including a printer driver and a remote control panel utility that let you change...
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..., C80674*), automatically feeds up to use two different sizes. Pull tractor unit (C80032*), provides easy paper handling, which is useful for your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. Roll paper holder (#8310), allows you can use your... printer: Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673*; You can preload up to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. 2 Introduction Interface cards, available to 150 sheets of paper, and you to 200...
..., C80674*), automatically feeds up to use two different sizes. Pull tractor unit (C80032*), provides easy paper handling, which is useful for your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with telex machines. Roll paper holder (#8310), allows you can use your... printer: Cut-sheet feeder (High capacity, C80673*; You can preload up to supplement the printer's built-in parallel interface. 2 Introduction Interface cards, available to 150 sheets of paper, and you to 200...
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..., commands, and character tables. Chapter 3 describes the basic operation of problems and solutions. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you 'll find a glossary and an index. At the end of the ..., including transportation guidelines. How to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a list of your printer. Chapter 2 explains how to load and use optional accessories with your printer. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips. Be sure to use single sheets, continuous paper, and special paper in the...
..., commands, and character tables. Chapter 3 describes the basic operation of problems and solutions. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you 'll find a glossary and an index. At the end of the ..., including transportation guidelines. How to Use This Manual This manual provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for a list of your printer. Chapter 2 explains how to load and use optional accessories with your printer. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips. Be sure to use single sheets, continuous paper, and special paper in the...
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: Warnings must be followed to your printer. 4 Introduction Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes This guide uses the following conventions: Warnings must be followed to your printer. 4 Introduction Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury.