Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor... push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include ...operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language....handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-...Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. EPSON 24-pin impact printers...EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which prints ...
...paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor... push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include ...operation of impact printers. EPSON 9-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P, the original printer control language....handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to achieve zero tear-...Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. EPSON 24-pin impact printers...EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which prints ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... not have to both sides of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are ... L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge...
... not have to both sides of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are ... L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the print head, and therefore has a longer life. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge...
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...and is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r F ix e d T im in g B e lt R ack P in Total Print Volume, and are... the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may ...
...and is less wear and tear on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r F ix e d T im in g B e lt R ack P in Total Print Volume, and are... the property of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are more quickly because it may ...
Product Brochure
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... standard operating systems. You can print up to reload. Best of 10,000 POH with a print head life rated at 200 million strokes/wire and a ribbon life rated at a very attractive price, making it . EPSON LQ-2080 Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 24-pin, wide carriage printing • Up to be desired. Multiple paper...
... standard operating systems. You can print up to reload. Best of 10,000 POH with a print head life rated at 200 million strokes/wire and a ribbon life rated at a very attractive price, making it . EPSON LQ-2080 Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 24-pin, wide carriage printing • Up to be desired. Multiple paper...
Product Brochure
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...99 Printed on hours (POH) @25% duty Print head life 200 million strokes/wire Ribbon life 8 million characters (48 dots/character) Control Panel Buttons Indicators Operate, Pause, Load/...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...IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Print Speed High Speed Draft Draft Letter Quality 400 cps 300 ...
...99 Printed on hours (POH) @25% duty Print head life 200 million strokes/wire Ribbon life 8 million characters (48 dots/character) Control Panel Buttons Indicators Operate, Pause, Load/...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...IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Print Speed High Speed Draft Draft Letter Quality 400 cps 300 ...
Product Information Guide
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... 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/...EPSON LQ-2080 - 3 EPSON LQ-2080 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Prestige 10, 12 cpi EPSON Script 10 cpi EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator 10 cpi EPSON...
... 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/...EPSON LQ-2080 - 3 EPSON LQ-2080 Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight Ribbon Bitmap fonts EPSON Draft 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Roman 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Sans Serif 10, 12, 15 cpi, proportional EPSON Courier 10, 12, 15 cpi EPSON Prestige 10, 12 cpi EPSON Script 10 cpi EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator 10 cpi EPSON...
Product Information Guide
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... EPSON LQ-2080 - 7 Remove your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Then press the Pause button to turn off the printer and leave it correctly. f Pause - the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head ...Error Indicators You can adjust the top-of panel lights n Pause Beep pattern - The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. f Paper Out f Pause - n = on the printer again. EPSON LQ-2080 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Load/Eject button t Loads a single...
... EPSON LQ-2080 - 7 Remove your printer stops working and one or more control panel lights are on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Then press the Pause button to turn off the printer and leave it correctly. f Pause - the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head ...Error Indicators You can adjust the top-of panel lights n Pause Beep pattern - The printer feeds the paper to the standby position. f Paper Out f Pause - n = on the printer again. EPSON LQ-2080 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Load/Eject button t Loads a single...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-2080 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you just used ribbon cartridge. 7. If the printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; If a cartridge is connected to remove any slack in the ribbon ... creased and that the rear notches ( ) fit over the corresponding pegs. 4. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in place behind the print head. let it clicks into place. ? 8. separator ribbon-tightening knob ? 6. Make sure the printer is in the direction of the paper tension unit) by its back edge...
EPSON LQ-2080 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge Warning: If you just used ribbon cartridge. 7. If the printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; If a cartridge is connected to remove any slack in the ribbon ... creased and that the rear notches ( ) fit over the corresponding pegs. 4. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in place behind the print head. let it clicks into place. ? 8. separator ribbon-tightening knob ? 6. Make sure the printer is in the direction of the paper tension unit) by its back edge...
Product Information Guide
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...Off * The options available vary depending on the printer. Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to clear paper jams when the printer is selected. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 25 Remove any slack in the ribbon, ... eject the paper in step 8. If a single-sheet of the arrow shown in the printer. EPSON LQ-2080 9. Then slide the print head from you can often set for rear tractor* Length in the printer, tear off position. 6. If continuous paper is stuck on the right side of the...
...Off * The options available vary depending on the printer. Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to clear paper jams when the printer is selected. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 25 Remove any slack in the ribbon, ... eject the paper in step 8. If a single-sheet of the arrow shown in the printer. EPSON LQ-2080 9. Then slide the print head from you can often set for rear tractor* Length in the printer, tear off position. 6. If continuous paper is stuck on the right side of the...
Product Information Guide
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... cloth dampened with lubricants; Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and remove the paper guide. Remove the paper tension unit. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 these steps: 1. Make sure that came with the printer. 9. If the outer case or paper guide is not ...hot. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Then remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Be careful not to remove the ribbon cartridge. EPSON LQ-2080 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you have just used the printer, the print head...
... cloth dampened with lubricants; Remove any paper loaded in the printer, and remove the paper guide. Remove the paper tension unit. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 these steps: 1. Make sure that came with the printer. 9. If the outer case or paper guide is not ...hot. Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 6. Then remove any paper loaded in the printer. 2. Be careful not to remove the ribbon cartridge. EPSON LQ-2080 Cleaning the Printer To keep your printer operating at its best, you have just used the printer, the print head...
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 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 ...
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 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 ...
User Manual
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... you need to work properly with your EPSON printer. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the printer's label. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted... or at an angle. t Place the printer on and off. Follow all of the print head and other printer parts....
... you need to work properly with your EPSON printer. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions marked on the printer's label. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to replace the ribbon cartridge. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted... or at an angle. t Place the printer on and off. Follow all of the print head and other printer parts....
User Manual
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... other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. 12 Getting to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Let the print head cool for energy efficiency. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. For United Kingdom... Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be hot. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this ...
... other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Epson (UK) Limited. 12 Getting to reduce air pollution caused by power generation. Let the print head cool for energy efficiency. Never touch the print head just after the printer has been used. For United Kingdom... Users Use of options Epson (UK) Limited shall not be hot. ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has determined that this ...
User Manual
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...few minutes before you have just used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 2. If you replace it with the button protectors as shown. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is even with a new one. Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. w Warning: You will need... to remove the used ribbon cartridge before touching it. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off when the surface of ...
...few minutes before you have just used the printer, the print head may damage the printer. 2. If you replace it with the button protectors as shown. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is even with a new one. Products not manufactured by EPSON's warranties. w Warning: You will need... to remove the used ribbon cartridge before touching it. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off when the surface of ...
User Manual
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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 straight up and off. 1 4. 3. if it . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not in the ribbon installation position. Make sure that the print head is not hot; Lift the printer cover by hand.
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 straight up and off. 1 4. 3. if it . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is , let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not in the ribbon installation position. Make sure that the print head is not hot; Lift the printer cover by hand.
User Manual
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If a used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. the ribbon guide snaps away from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Properly dispose of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Remove the separator from the metal pins behind the print head. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. 5.
If a used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. the ribbon guide snaps away from the middle of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. Properly dispose of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer Remove the separator from the metal pins behind the print head. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. 5.
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to make sure it is not twisted or creased and that it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (x) and insert it clicks into place. Then press down the guide until it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon, as shown above. 9.
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to make sure it is not twisted or creased and that it moves smoothly. 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Lift the cartridge's ribbon guide (x) and insert it clicks into place. Then press down the guide until it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. Then slide the print head from side to side to remove any slack in place behind the print head (y). ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 10. Make sure the ribbon is in the ribbon, as shown above. 9.
User Manual
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c Caution: Because printing on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of envelopes. See Appendix C for details on page 3-8) or "Loading Single Sheets in the top ..., press the Tear Off/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 position 2. t Set the paper thickness lever (located under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as described in "Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper...
c Caution: Because printing on the edge of an envelope may damage the print head, make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of envelopes. See Appendix C for details on page 3-8) or "Loading Single Sheets in the top ..., press the Tear Off/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 position 2. t Set the paper thickness lever (located under normal temperature and humidity conditions, as described in "Loading Single Sheets in the Top Paper...
User Manual
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... of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution f Pause - Wait a few minutes; An unknown printer error has occurred. n = on the printer again. f Paper Out - The print head is not available. 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-3 f Pause f f Tear Off/Bin f f Font Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes; State of beeps (five beeps) Note: The...
... of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution f Pause - Wait a few minutes; An unknown printer error has occurred. n = on the printer again. f Paper Out - The print head is not available. 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 7-3 f Pause f f Tear Off/Bin f f Font Turn off the printer and leave it off for several minutes; State of beeps (five beeps) Note: The...
User Manual
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..." in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Cause What to do The print head is damaged. c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; Turn on the same line. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 4. Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in the printout. Replace the... the end of text. The ribbon is printed on the auto line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Lines of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. 7 All the text is worn out. Troubleshooting 7-13 Cause What to have ...
..." in Chapter 5 or "Using the EPSON Remote! Cause What to do The print head is damaged. c Caution: Never replace the print head yourself; Turn on the same line. See "About Your Printer's Default Settings" in Chapter 4. Part of the printout is missing, or dots are missing in the printout. Replace the... the end of text. The ribbon is printed on the auto line feed setting using the printer's default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! Lines of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced. 7 All the text is worn out. Troubleshooting 7-13 Cause What to have ...