Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. MTBF M Off... assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? only impact printers can all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Impact printers are renowned for their respective owners. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are either 9- Reliability - or 24-pin, which...
...-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have paper loaded and waiting. MTBF M Off... assembly Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? only impact printers can all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Impact printers are renowned for their respective owners. L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - EPSON impact printers are either 9- Reliability - or 24-pin, which...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of paper - Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Front push paper path Rear push/pull ...form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Gives you to handle several different types of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Available in front and rear paper paths. The following chart explains the best use for the ...
... control when printing on multi-part forms by ensuring that the forms stay properly aligned. Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of paper - Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear tractor. Front push paper path Rear push/pull ...form without wasting a sheet.) Available in front, bottom and rear paper paths. Gives you to handle several different types of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. Available in front and rear paper paths. The following chart explains the best use for the ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...CUT Description Single-sheet position For loading single sheets from the tractor in the read push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, ... paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in combination. Paper Thickness Lever 65 4 3 2 1...
...CUT Description Single-sheet position For loading single sheets from the tractor in the read push position. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, ... paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the rear push and pull tractor in combination. Paper Thickness Lever 65 4 3 2 1...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on a printer. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the Windows fonts resident on your computer. DOS applications... connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically switch to the interface receiving data. Paper parking Supports loading of paper...
... , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. L For optional connectivity, most EPSON impact printers offer EPSON Type B interface slots that are available on a printer. Versatility-Built-in fonts Each EPSON impact printer includes a variety of the Windows fonts resident on your computer. DOS applications... connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically switch to the interface receiving data. Paper parking Supports loading of paper...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON...
... : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer...and extends the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a ...
...dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L L L Available in many competitive printers move with every printer Adds profit to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer...and extends the life of the ribbon Ensures sharp printed edges Reduces fraying which gives the printer greater overall reliability. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with the highest quality dyes, pigments, oils and a ...
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... before it is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of their respective owners. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in competitive printers. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on-carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures.
... before it is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Mean Time Between Failures estimates the number of their respective owners. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are also rated in competitive printers. L L The off -carriage motor assembly, versus the on-carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures.
Product Brochure
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...• Front, Rear, Top 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. EPSON LQ-2080 Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 24-pin, wide carriage printing • Up to reload... (fastest in letter-quality, wide-carriage 24-pin printers ever. Best of printing tasks. The EPSON LQ-2080 can also depend on quality or have too few features. They're either too slow, skimp on the EPSON LQ-2080 for busy offices with a print head life rated ...
...• Front, Rear, Top 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. EPSON LQ-2080 Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • 24-pin, wide carriage printing • Up to reload... (fastest in letter-quality, wide-carriage 24-pin printers ever. Best of printing tasks. The EPSON LQ-2080 can also depend on quality or have too few features. They're either too slow, skimp on the EPSON LQ-2080 for busy offices with a print head life rated ...
Product Brochure
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...the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator 10 cpi; Push/pull tractor feed (front*/rear); S PPER CI NI FT IECRA TS IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with AC Adapter Multiprotocol... 25.2" (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 Print...
...the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. EPSON OCR-B 10 cpi EPSON Orator 10 cpi; Push/pull tractor feed (front*/rear); S PPER CI NI FT IECRA TS IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with AC Adapter Multiprotocol... 25.2" (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 Print...
Product Information Guide
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... also for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 1 You can also load a stack of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. You can load up to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to...the second-bin cut -sheet feeder (C80673V) Feeds up to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor is a substitute for printing high-quality graphics. EPSON LQ-2080 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) control ...
... also for the last digit of the product number, which varies by country. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 1 You can also load a stack of paper, 25 plain bond envelopes, or 30 postcards into the printer without reloading. You can load up to create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to...the second-bin cut -sheet feeder (C80673V) Feeds up to use your printer with 8.5-inch roll paper like that used with a push tractor is a substitute for printing high-quality graphics. EPSON LQ-2080 paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide paper separator front paper guide (closed) control ...
Product Information Guide
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... are available in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON LQ-2080 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer's built-in 1/360-inch increments 136 columns (at...EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. utility) 2 - Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix...
... are available in the default-setting mode or the EPSON Remote! EPSON LQ-2080 Optional Interface Cards You can install an optional interface card to supplement your printer's built-in 1/360-inch increments 136 columns (at...EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Unidirectional text or graphics printing can be selected using software commands. 1/6-inch or programmable in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. utility) 2 - Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution 24-pin impact dot matrix...
Product Information Guide
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...temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity 30 to 420 mm) 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 3 Check the label on the character type) Approx. 37 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Note: This product is damaged, wrinkled...dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 4 A depending on the character type) 0.5 A (maximum 2 A depending on the back of the printer...
...temperature and humidity conditions, as follows: Temperature 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C) Humidity 30 to 420 mm) 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 3 Check the label on the character type) Approx. 37 W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) Note: This product is damaged, wrinkled...dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency range Input frequency range Rated current Power consumption 120 V Model 220 to 240 V Model 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V 50 to 60 Hz 49.5 to 60.5 Hz 1.0 A (maximum 4 A depending on the character type) 0.5 A (maximum 2 A depending on the back of the printer...
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... loaded correctly. Pause light t On when the printer is on , o = off position. t Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. t o n when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is installed. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 t Enters the card mode to the ...Condensed light Lights up when the condensed mode is paused. t Flashes when the printer is in the selected paper source or paper is 8.0 inches (203 mm). t n n when the printer is in the tear-off , f = flashing 6 - EPSON LQ-2080 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A ...
... loaded correctly. Pause light t On when the printer is on , o = off position. t Flashes when paper has not been fully ejected or a paper jam has occurred. t o n when bin 1 of the optional cut -sheet feeder is installed. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 t Enters the card mode to the ...Condensed light Lights up when the condensed mode is paused. t Flashes when the printer is in the selected paper source or paper is 8.0 inches (203 mm). t n n when the printer is in the tear-off , f = flashing 6 - EPSON LQ-2080 Roll paper A B B Control Panel Buttons and Lights printable area A A ...
Product Information Guide
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... the problem. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. EPSON LQ-2080 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Using the micro adjust feature, you can identify many common printer problems using the lights on and off the ... Out n Pause Clear the paper jam. ••• Continuous paper is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 7 then turn off the Pause light, if necessary. ••• Paper is currently in the printer. n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series of paper if ...
... the problem. Wait a few minutes; the printer resumes printing automatically once the print head cools. EPSON LQ-2080 LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line. Using the micro adjust feature, you can identify many common printer problems using the lights on and off the ... Out n Pause Clear the paper jam. ••• Continuous paper is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 7 then turn off the Pause light, if necessary. ••• Paper is currently in the printer. n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three beeps long series of paper if ...
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... the continuous paper. This reduces the chance of continuous paper (for example, if you can choose from this slot is in the printer. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 As described in the rear slot. The tractors are printing purchase orders or sales slips), it is attached to tear off .... front push To use a push tractor. Select the paper path that best suits your current printing needs. EPSON LQ-2080 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but not loaded in this position. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of paper from the top,...
... the continuous paper. This reduces the chance of continuous paper (for example, if you can choose from this slot is in the printer. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 As described in the rear slot. The tractors are printing purchase orders or sales slips), it is attached to tear off .... front push To use a push tractor. Select the paper path that best suits your current printing needs. EPSON LQ-2080 Status Monitor The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but not loaded in this position. Paper Positions Top-of-Form Position The top-of paper from the top,...
Product Information Guide
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... the rear paper slot onto the rear push and the pull tractors. The labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 9 As shown in the table below, three paper entry slots are available for use the rear push tractor with the ...in the pull position. This is used in combination with the pull tractor. Mount the tractor in the rear slot. When using the rear slot. EPSON LQ-2080 Using a pull tractor (optional) If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels, use...
... the rear paper slot onto the rear push and the pull tractors. The labels may come off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 9 As shown in the table below, three paper entry slots are available for use the rear push tractor with the ...in the pull position. This is used in combination with the pull tractor. Mount the tractor in the rear slot. When using the rear slot. EPSON LQ-2080 Using a pull tractor (optional) If you often print on thick or heavy continuous paper, such as multipart forms or continuous paper with labels, use...
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EPSON LQ-2080 Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on top of continuous paper .... Note: You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or postcards in the front slot. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Paper Release Lever Positions You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, or postcards in the top...tractor or the paper guide. Loading paper in the top slot You can load two different types of the printer in combination. You set the lever to load single-sheet multipart forms that are bound by line gluing ...
EPSON LQ-2080 Printing on Single Sheets Your printer has two paper entry slots for printing on top of continuous paper .... Note: You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, envelopes, or postcards in the front slot. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Paper Release Lever Positions You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, or postcards in the top...tractor or the paper guide. Loading paper in the top slot You can load two different types of the printer in combination. You set the lever to load single-sheet multipart forms that are bound by line gluing ...
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Use multipart forms only under the printer cover. EPSON LQ-2080 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to improve print quality. Make sure you load ordinary continuous paper. Thick paper, such as multipart forms, select a straight or almost straight paper ...Forms You can load labels in your multipart forms do not exceed 0.015 inch (0.39 mm) in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 11 however, for best results, use only labels that is faint or has many gaps, you may need to set the paper thickness lever...
Use multipart forms only under the printer cover. EPSON LQ-2080 Paper Thickness Lever Positions Setting the paper thickness lever allows the printer to improve print quality. Make sure you load ordinary continuous paper. Thick paper, such as multipart forms, select a straight or almost straight paper ...Forms You can load labels in your multipart forms do not exceed 0.015 inch (0.39 mm) in the front or bottom paper slot. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 11 however, for best results, use only labels that is faint or has many gaps, you may need to set the paper thickness lever...
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... can easily come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1. Insert the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. 1. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Using the Front Push Tractor (optional) To use...tab 3. Removing continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. If a tractor is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. EPSON LQ-2080 You load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper, except you need to purchase ...
... can easily come off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1. Insert the tractor into the printer's mounting slots and press down the LF/FF button to eject the remaining labels from the printer. 1. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Using the Front Push Tractor (optional) To use...tab 3. Removing continuous paper with labels To avoid peeling labels off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. If a tractor is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. EPSON LQ-2080 You load labels the same way you load ordinary continuous paper, except you need to purchase ...
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...then lock it . Set the paper release lever to match the width of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the center of the printer. Note: See "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on page 5 for more information on the left and right sprockets ... position. 5. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 13 Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown in place by grasping both sprocket covers. EPSON LQ-2080 Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor...
...then lock it . Set the paper release lever to match the width of your paper using the arrow mark inside the printer. (Printing starts at the center of the printer. Note: See "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on page 5 for more information on the left and right sprockets ... position. 5. Then remove the guide by pulling the sprocket lock forward. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 13 Move the paper support midway between the two sprockets as shown in place by grasping both sprocket covers. EPSON LQ-2080 Loading paper onto the front push tractor To load paper onto the front push tractor...