Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... type of ownership Flexible paper handling - Reliability - Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up ...capable 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 begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing...
... type of ownership Flexible paper handling - Reliability - Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up ...capable 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 begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled ...-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon...
...highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of extended use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to both sides of the ribbon nylon by computercontrolled ...-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon...
Product Brochure
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...Printing tasks are 8 built-in letter-quality, wide-carriage 24-pin printers ever. Multiple paper paths allow printing on the EPSON LQ-2080 for busy offices with a print head life rated at 200 million strokes/wire and a ribbon life rated at a very attractive price, making it . They'... industry standard operating systems. You can print up to reload. Best of all, the EPSON LQ-2080's speed, reliability and versatility comes at 8 million characters. Ribbons last longer than comparable 24-pin printers. • MTBF rating of just about any job you give it, from continuous and...
...Printing tasks are 8 built-in letter-quality, wide-carriage 24-pin printers ever. Multiple paper paths allow printing on the EPSON LQ-2080 for busy offices with a print head life rated at 200 million strokes/wire and a ribbon life rated at a very attractive price, making it . They'... industry standard operating systems. You can print up to reload. Best of all, the EPSON LQ-2080's speed, reliability and versatility comes at 8 million characters. Ribbons last longer than comparable 24-pin printers. • MTBF rating of just about any job you give it, from continuous and...
Product Brochure
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...A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with optional Push/Pull tractor(s) Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL ... (639mm) 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...
...A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with optional Push/Pull tractor(s) Epson America, Inc. 20770 Madrona Ave., Torrance, CA 90503 Epson Canada, Ltd. 550 McNicoll, Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2E1 Epson Latin America, Inc. 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL ... (639mm) 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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EPSON LQ-2080 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) control panel bottom cover paper release lever knob shield plate paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper guide (open) ...C.B. Pull tractor (C80032V) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 1 Note: The asterisk (V) is especially useful for printing on continuous preprinted forms, multipart forms, and labels, and also ...
EPSON LQ-2080 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) control panel bottom cover paper release lever knob shield plate paper thickness lever ribbon cartridge parallel interface tractor paper tension unit front paper guide (open) ...C.B. Pull tractor (C80032V) Improves continuous paper handling and reduces the chance of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 1 Note: The asterisk (V) is especially useful for printing on continuous preprinted forms, multipart forms, and labels, and also ...
Product Information Guide
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...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...) 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 range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power ...
...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...) 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 range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power ...
Product Information Guide
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...printer will start printing at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Fit four holes of the paper over the paper guide toward the back of -form position. After you finish printing, open . 14. EPSON LQ-2080 8. The knob can be reduced. 13. As shown below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon...To use the knob to remove slack in the bottom slot printable side up . The printer does not print when the cover is turned off here front paper guide 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 19 Then close the sprocket covers. 10. Caution: Never use the micro adjust ...
...printer will start printing at the perforation nearest the paper exit slot. Fit four holes of the paper over the paper guide toward the back of -form position. After you finish printing, open . 14. EPSON LQ-2080 8. The knob can be reduced. 13. As shown below until the perforation between the platen and the ribbon...To use the knob to remove slack in the bottom slot printable side up . The printer does not print when the cover is turned off here front paper guide 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 19 Then close the sprocket covers. 10. Caution: Never use the micro adjust ...
Product Information Guide
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...front paper slot, or you need to purchase the optional tractor unit (C80032*). To use the rear push tractor with the top of the printer ribbon. To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. Set the paper release lever to adjust the top-of -form position. Then... is in "Loading paper onto the pull tractor" on page 22. EPSON LQ-2080 12. After you need to purchase two optional pull tractors (C80032*). EPSON LQ-2080 Removing paper from the printer. After you set the paper thickness lever to the top-of the printer. 20 - tear off . 5. To use . Install the optional...
...front paper slot, or you need to purchase the optional tractor unit (C80032*). To use the rear push tractor with the top of the printer ribbon. To load paper onto two tractors, follow these steps: 1. Set the paper release lever to adjust the top-of -form position. Then... is in "Loading paper onto the pull tractor" on page 22. EPSON LQ-2080 12. After you need to purchase two optional pull tractors (C80032*). EPSON LQ-2080 Removing paper from the printer. After you set the paper thickness lever to the top-of the printer. 20 - tear off . 5. To use . Install the optional...
Product Information Guide
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... paper so that you a 0.33 inch (8.5 mm) margin on the auto tear-off their backing sheet and jam the printer. 22 - After you want to lose the top-of-form position. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Note: Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it to use the knob to... top-of-form position, press the Pause button to feed continuous paper with the tearoff edge, you make with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. If you try to the current top-of-form position. 2. If you load paper onto a push tractor, press the Load/Eject button to advance...
... paper so that you a 0.33 inch (8.5 mm) margin on the auto tear-off their backing sheet and jam the printer. 22 - After you want to lose the top-of-form position. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Note: Your top-of-form position setting remains in effect until you change it to use the knob to... top-of-form position, press the Pause button to feed continuous paper with the tearoff edge, you make with the top edge of the plastic ribbon cover. If you try to the current top-of-form position. 2. If you load paper onto a push tractor, press the Load/Eject button to advance...
Product Information Guide
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... ? 6. Gently press down the guide until both ends click into place. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 ribbon installation position 5. Then lay the cartridge flat so that it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 24 - If the printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it from the metal pins...
... ? 6. Gently press down the guide until both ends click into place. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 ribbon installation position 5. Then lay the cartridge flat so that it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. ribbon guide ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 24 - If the printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it from the metal pins...
Product Information Guide
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...slack in the ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in bold text) and the options you are off . Replace the printer cover, and the paper guide if necessary. Your Printer's Default Settings The printer's default settings control many printer functions. Remove the printer cover. Press ...the Operate button to eject the paper in the printer. While you may sometimes need to clear paper jams when the printer is selected. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 25...
...slack in the ribbon, turn the ribbontightening knob in bold text) and the options you are off . Replace the printer cover, and the paper guide if necessary. Your Printer's Default Settings The printer's default settings control many printer functions. Remove the printer cover. Press ...the Operate button to eject the paper in the printer. While you may sometimes need to clear paper jams when the printer is selected. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 25...
Product Information Guide
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..., carefully repack it . Attach the protective locking clips on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and paper separator in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 5. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Pull out the paper separator from getting inside of...
..., carefully repack it . Attach the protective locking clips on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and paper separator in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 5. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Unplug the power cord from the printer. 3. Pull out the paper separator from getting inside of...
User Manual
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... 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98...
... 14 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98...
User Manual
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...all equipment to Know Your Printer t Place the printer on the printer's label. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing ...becomes faint, you need to work properly with your EPSON printer. t Connect all warnings and instructions marked on ...
...all equipment to Know Your Printer t Place the printer on the printer's label. They ensure proper operation and long life of the print head and other printer parts. Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridge: EPSON black ribbon cartridge S015086 When printing ...becomes faint, you need to work properly with your EPSON printer. t Connect all warnings and instructions marked on ...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 1-16 Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-17 For DOS programs 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-4 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-6 Attaching the Paper Guide and Paper Separator 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-15 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 1-16 Installing the printer software in Windows 3.1 or NT 3.5x 1-17 For DOS programs 1-18 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
User Manual
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Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on the country in which you have is the right one for your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. be sure the plug you bought your printer; Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include EPSON printer software disks, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord paper separator screwdriver ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on the country in which you have is the right one for your printer model, the power cord may be permanently attached to the printer. be sure the plug you bought your printer; Also, the shape of the power cord plug varies depending on your location. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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... turned off when the surface of the Operate button is off . c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is connected to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you need to an electrical outlet, unplug it...
... turned off when the surface of the Operate button is off . c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is connected to move the print head by EPSON's warranties. EPSON recommends using genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges (S015086). The installation and replacement procedures are the same except that you need to an electrical outlet, unplug it...
User Manual
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if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching 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 . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not hot; Lift the printer cover by hand. Make sure that the print head is not in the ribbon installation position.
if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching 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 . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Note: When the pull tractor is installed, you can replace the ribbon cartridge when the print head is not hot; Lift the printer cover by hand. Make sure that the print head is not in the ribbon installation position.
User Manual
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Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; Remove the separator from the package. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. If a used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. the ribbon guide snaps away from the metal pins behind the print head. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer 5.
Properly dispose of the used cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it slightly forward and up; Remove the separator from the package. Then turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the ribbon. If a used ribbon cartridge. ribbon guide 6. Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the middle of the arrow to remove any slack in the direction of the ribbon cartridge and discard the separator. the ribbon guide snaps away from the metal pins behind the print head. separator ribbon-tightening knob 1-8 Setting Up the Printer 5.
User Manual
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... the transportation screw using the original box and packing materials, as described on both sides of the printer roller. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes.... 5. Unplug the power cord from the paper guide. 4. Pull out the paper separator from the electrical outlet; Then remove the ribbon cartridge as described...
... the transportation screw using the original box and packing materials, as described on both sides of the printer roller. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, paper separator, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes.... 5. Unplug the power cord from the paper guide. 4. Pull out the paper separator from the electrical outlet; Then remove the ribbon cartridge as described...