Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Gives you to achieve zero tear-off and top of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear ... respective owners. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in a single pass of form adjustment (which prints with 360 dpi in front and rear paper paths. Two ...
...Gives you to achieve zero tear-off and top of the print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear ... respective owners. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off the printed document or form without wasting a sheet.) Available in a single pass of form adjustment (which prints with 360 dpi in front and rear paper paths. Two ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality throughout the life of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers...
... print head, and therefore has a longer life. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a special lubricant Ensures consistent print quality throughout the life of extended use a stationary ribbon cartridge. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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..., there is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are also rated in competitive printers. 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 a registered trademark of hours between failures at 25 percent usage and...
..., there is less wear and tear on the motor for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are also rated in competitive printers. 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 a registered trademark of hours between failures at 25 percent usage and...
Product Brochure
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... and Bottom paper paths • Long-life 8 million character printer ribbon • Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, and Windows NT 3.51/4.0 printer drivers Reliable and trouble-free printing. Compatible with excellent legibility. The EPSON LQ-2080 can also depend on -hours (POH) with 200-million strokes/wire print head life • Prints up to 5-part (original + 4) forms. User-selectable front...
... and Bottom paper paths • Long-life 8 million character printer ribbon • Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, and Windows NT 3.51/4.0 printer drivers Reliable and trouble-free printing. Compatible with excellent legibility. The EPSON LQ-2080 can also depend on -hours (POH) with 200-million strokes/wire print head life • Prints up to 5-part (original + 4) forms. User-selectable front...
Product Brochure
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...mode supported) Type B interface Printer Language ESC/P2TM and IBM 2391+ (IBM® ProPrinter compatible) Reliability/Life Expectancy Mean print volume 10 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 power-on recycled paper and Canada Support-The Epson ConnectionTM Pre-Sales Support U.S.... Length 10.1" (257mm) Depth 15.4" (410mm) Weight Approx. 28.7 lb (13kg) Product/Accessories Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2080 printer EPSON LQ-2080 ribbon cartridge Push/Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Interfaces-Type B Multiprotocol 10/100 Ethernet...
...mode supported) Type B interface Printer Language ESC/P2TM and IBM 2391+ (IBM® ProPrinter compatible) Reliability/Life Expectancy Mean print volume 10 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 power-on recycled paper and Canada Support-The Epson ConnectionTM Pre-Sales Support U.S.... Length 10.1" (257mm) Depth 15.4" (410mm) Weight Approx. 28.7 lb (13kg) Product/Accessories Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2080 printer EPSON LQ-2080 ribbon cartridge Push/Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Interfaces-Type B Multiprotocol 10/100 Ethernet...
Product Information Guide
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... 19 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes/wire Height 10.6 inches (268 mm) Width 25.2 inches (639 mm) Depth 15.8 inches (402 mm) Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage...
... 19 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 POH (25% duty) Print head life 200 million strokes/wire Height 10.6 inches (268 mm) Width 25.2 inches (639 mm) Depth 15.8 inches (402 mm) Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage...
Product Information Guide
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... Load/ Eject button. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. Move the paper release lever back to the appropriate position and press the Load/Eject button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. ••• Paper is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 7 f Paper Out f Pause - then turn off...
... Load/ Eject button. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. Move the paper release lever back to the appropriate position and press the Load/Eject button to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. ••• Paper is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 7 f Paper Out f Pause - then turn off...
Product Information Guide
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...print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. separator ribbon-tightening knob ? 6. If a cartridge is on each side of the ribbon cartridge over the corresponding pegs. 4. EPSON LQ-2080... into place. let it from the metal pins behind the print head ( ). Caution: Make sure the printer is not in the direction of the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. the ribbon guide snaps away from the outlet. 2....
...print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it is turned off and unplugged from the electrical outlet. separator ribbon-tightening knob ? 6. If a cartridge is on each side of the ribbon cartridge over the corresponding pegs. 4. EPSON LQ-2080... into place. let it from the metal pins behind the print head ( ). Caution: Make sure the printer is not in the direction of the used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 1. the ribbon guide snaps away from the outlet. 2....
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON LQ-2080 9. Press the Operate button to make sure it . 3. If continuous paper is off . Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are loading continuous paper from side to side to turn the ribbontightening knob in the printer, tear off position. 6. Your Printer's Default Settings The printer...'s default settings control many printer functions. Then slide the print head from the rear slot, remove the paper guide. 4. Clearing Paper ...
...EPSON LQ-2080 9. Press the Operate button to make sure it . 3. If continuous paper is off . Make sure the Paper Out and Pause lights are loading continuous paper from side to side to turn the ribbontightening knob in the printer, tear off position. 6. Your Printer's Default Settings The printer...'s default settings control many printer functions. Then slide the print head from the rear slot, remove the paper guide. 4. Clearing Paper ...
Product Information Guide
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... lubricants; Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. Contact an EPSON dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Related Documentation 4009917 EPSON LQ-2080 Quick Reference Guide 4009918 EPSON LQ-2080 User's Guide 4009919 EPSON LQ-2080 Unpacking sheet TM-LQ2080 EPSON LQ-2080 Service Manual PL-LQ2080 EPSON LQ-2080 Parts Price List 28 - If a pull tractor or an optional cutsheet...
... lubricants; Caution: Never use a hard or abrasive brush. Contact an EPSON dealer if you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; Related Documentation 4009917 EPSON LQ-2080 Quick Reference Guide 4009918 EPSON LQ-2080 User's Guide 4009919 EPSON LQ-2080 Unpacking sheet TM-LQ2080 EPSON LQ-2080 Service Manual PL-LQ2080 EPSON LQ-2080 Parts Price List 28 - If a pull tractor or an optional cutsheet...
User Manual
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Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Easy-to-Use Features 2 Available Paper Paths 3 Printing on continuous paper 4 Printing on single sheets 8 Options 9 Ribbon Cartridge 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Print Head Caution Symbol 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 12 For United Kingdom Users 12 Use of options 12 Safety information 13 How To Use Your Manuals 14...
Contents Getting to Know Your Printer Easy-to-Use Features 2 Available Paper Paths 3 Printing on continuous paper 4 Printing on single sheets 8 Options 9 Ribbon Cartridge 10 Important Safety Instructions 10 Print Head Caution Symbol 12 ENERGY STAR Compliance 12 For United Kingdom Users 12 Use of options 12 Safety information 13 How To Use Your Manuals 14...
User Manual
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... printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you need to work properly with your EPSON printer. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to replace the ribbon cartridge. Follow all of these instructions and save them for later reference. t Use only the type of the print head and other printer...
... printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing becomes faint, you need to work properly with your EPSON printer. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to replace the ribbon cartridge. Follow all of these instructions and save them for later reference. t Use only the type of the print head and other printer...
User Manual
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Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Print Head Caution Symbol K The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. 12...
Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. Print Head Caution Symbol K The symbol on the print head indicates that this part may be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. 12...
User Manual
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... need to remove the used the printer, the print head may be hot; If you need to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If the printer is on may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. Installing or Replacing the ...touching it from the outlet. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is turned off. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is connected to install or replace the ribbon cartridge....
... need to remove the used the printer, the print head may be hot; If you need to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. If the printer is on may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. Installing or Replacing the ...touching it from the outlet. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). The printer is off when the surface of the Operate button is turned off. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is connected to install or replace the ribbon cartridge....
User Manual
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Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. if it straight up and off. 1 4. 3. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it is not hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Lift the printer cover by hand. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not in the ribbon installation position.
Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it. if it straight up and off. 1 4. 3. Then slide the print head to the ribbon installation position (the indented portion of the paper tension unit) by its back edge and then pull it is not hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Lift the printer cover by hand. Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not in the ribbon installation position.
User Manual
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If a used ribbon cartridge. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the metal pins behind the print head. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer ribbon guide 6. Remove the separator from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. the ribbon guide snaps away from the package. Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; 5.
If a used ribbon cartridge. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the metal pins behind the print head. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer ribbon guide 6. Remove the separator from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. the ribbon guide snaps away from the package. Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; 5.
User Manual
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Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (x) and insert it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it clicks into place. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to make sure it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Then press down the guide until it is in the ribbon, as shown above. 9.
Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (x) and insert it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Make sure the ribbon is not twisted or creased and that it clicks into place. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to make sure it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Then press down the guide until it is in the ribbon, as shown above. 9.
User Manual
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...Bin button once to exit the card mode. (Bin 1 of the optional cutsheet feeder is selected.) t Use postcards only under the printer cover) to 60% RH Printing on page 3-10). t Set the paper thickness lever (located under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as described in "Loading Single ... Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of envelopes. c Caution: Because printing on . See Appendix C for details on the printable area of your envelopes.
...Bin button once to exit the card mode. (Bin 1 of the optional cutsheet feeder is selected.) t Use postcards only under the printer cover) to 60% RH Printing on page 3-10). t Set the paper thickness lever (located under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as described in "Loading Single ... Tear Off/Bin button until both Tear Off/Bin lights are on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of envelopes. c Caution: Because printing on . See Appendix C for details on the printable area of your envelopes.
User Manual
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f Paper Out - If the error recurs, contact your dealer. n = on the printer again. State of beeps (five beeps) Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is overheated. The print head is not available. 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-3 then turn on , f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series...
f Paper Out - If the error recurs, contact your dealer. n = on the printer again. State of beeps (five beeps) Note: The printer beeps once if you press a control panel button when the corresponding function is overheated. The print head is not available. 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-3 then turn on , f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series...
User Manual
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... 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Cause What to have the print head replaced. Utility" in Chapter 1. Stop printing and contact your dealer to do The print head is damaged. you may damage the printer. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter...printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Also, other parts of dots are missing in the printout. utility so that the printer automatically adds a line feed code to do Troubleshooting No line feed command is sent at the end of each carriage return. Lines of the printer must be checked when the print head...
... 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Cause What to have the print head replaced. Utility" in Chapter 1. Stop printing and contact your dealer to do The print head is damaged. you may damage the printer. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter...printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Also, other parts of dots are missing in the printout. utility so that the printer automatically adds a line feed code to do Troubleshooting No line feed command is sent at the end of each carriage return. Lines of the printer must be checked when the print head...