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. You can print up to reload. Its MTBF rating is an impressive 10,000 power-on the EPSON LQ-2080 for busy offices with excellent legibility. Most budget-priced...
... 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. You can print up to reload. Its MTBF rating is an impressive 10,000 power-on the EPSON LQ-2080 for busy offices with excellent legibility. Most budget-priced...
Product Information Guide
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... this may need to the standby position. Then open . 10. Caution: Always tear off your printed document before printing. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Turn on page 23. The printer does not print when the cover is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you finish printing, follow these steps...use the knob to the middle of -form position. Removing the printed document from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to check and change the printer driver settings. Slide the edge guides to adjust the tear-off position using the tear-off ...
... this may need to the standby position. Then open . 10. Caution: Always tear off your printed document before printing. EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 Turn on page 23. The printer does not print when the cover is not properly aligned with the tear-off edge, you finish printing, follow these steps...use the knob to the middle of -form position. Removing the printed document from the printer, press the Load/Eject button to feed the paper backward to check and change the printer driver settings. Slide the edge guides to adjust the tear-off position using the tear-off ...
Product Information Guide
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... printing, follow the steps in the next section to check and change the printer driver settings. Caution: Never use the knob to the left margin position, see "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on ; EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 The printed pages are fed over the tractor pins. You may damage... the printer or cause it in place. paper support Note: Always close the paper guide cover ( ). Turn ...
... printing, follow the steps in the next section to check and change the printer driver settings. Caution: Never use the knob to the left margin position, see "Paper Alignment" and "Printable Area" on ; EPSON LQ-2080 2/99 The printed pages are fed over the tractor pins. You may damage... the printer or cause it in place. paper support Note: Always close the paper guide cover ( ). Turn ...
Product Information Guide
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...and change the printer driver settings. Fit four holes of the paper over the paper guide toward the back of -form position by pushing the sprocket lock back. 11. then lock it emerges between the first and second page is turned off here front paper guide 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 19 this... may need to lose the top-of -Form Position" on ; otherwise print quality may be used only when the printer is even with the continuous paper positioned as described below . When the...
...and change the printer driver settings. Fit four holes of the paper over the paper guide toward the back of -form position by pushing the sprocket lock back. 11. then lock it emerges between the first and second page is turned off here front paper guide 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 19 this... may need to lose the top-of -Form Position" on ; otherwise print quality may be used only when the printer is even with the continuous paper positioned as described below . When the...
Product Information Guide
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... the knob to remove slack in "Adjusting the Top-of the printer ribbon. Set the paper release lever to check and change the printer driver settings. Install the optional pull tractors as described in the paper or to accommodate your paper thickness. 3. EPSON LQ-2080 12. You may be removed. Then set in "Loading paper onto...
... the knob to remove slack in "Adjusting the Top-of the printer ribbon. Set the paper release lever to check and change the printer driver settings. Install the optional pull tractors as described in the paper or to accommodate your paper thickness. 3. EPSON LQ-2080 12. You may be removed. Then set in "Loading paper onto...
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... Default Settings." The following table lists the default settings (highlighted in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to make sure it . 3. Press the Operate... Plus Character table International character set these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2080 9. To remove any remaining pieces of the arrow shown in the default-setting mode. Replace the printer cover. If continuous paper is selected. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 25 Remove any slack in the ribbon, turn ...
... Default Settings." The following table lists the default settings (highlighted in the printer, tear off the printer. 2. Clearing Paper Jams To clear a paper jam, follow these functions through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to make sure it . 3. Press the Operate... Plus Character table International character set these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-2080 9. To remove any remaining pieces of the arrow shown in the default-setting mode. Replace the printer cover. If continuous paper is selected. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 25 Remove any slack in the ribbon, turn ...
Product Information Guide
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...comparing the characters printed in your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to turn on the printer. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on the printer. 3. To run the test ...To temporarily stop printing and the Load/Eject button to turn off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 27 Then turn on ; EPSON LQ-2080 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is the cause of characters is printed. Make sure ...
...comparing the characters printed in your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to turn on the printer. Caution: Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on the printer. 3. To run the test ...To temporarily stop printing and the Load/Eject button to turn off the printer. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2080 - 27 Then turn on ; EPSON LQ-2080 Printing a Self Test Running the printer's self test helps you determine whether the printer or the computer is the cause of characters is printed. Make sure ...
User Manual
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... software. Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® LQ-2080 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. In addition, several options are available to 400 characters per second at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft...
... software. Getting to Know Your Printer 1 Getting to Know Your Printer Your EPSON® LQ-2080 24-pin dot matrix printer provides high-quality printing and great performance in a compact design. In addition, several options are available to 400 characters per second at 10 characters per inch Your printer also comes with printer driver software, the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility for Microsoft...
User Manual
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...EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but is available only for instructions on using the Status Monitor, be sure to monitor your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with the interface card for use with this card. Note: To monitor an LQ-2080 printer... This file contains the latest information on the next page. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility when you install the printer driver, or you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. It allows you to read the...
...EPSON Status Monitor 2 Utility The EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility comes with your printer but is available only for instructions on using the Status Monitor, be sure to monitor your printer and use the Status Monitor utility that comes with the interface card for use with this card. Note: To monitor an LQ-2080 printer... This file contains the latest information on the next page. You can install the EPSON Status Monitor 2 utility when you install the printer driver, or you when printer errors occur, and provides troubleshooting instructions when needed. It allows you to read the...
Service Manual
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Items Included with the Printer Enclosed Items Quantity User's manual 1 Driver diskette 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V Version) 1 Table 1-2. LQ-2080 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2080 is limited to the items that are specific... volume between failure (MTBF 25% duty cycle) 1.1.2 Accessories Table 1-1. For the rest of the already existing LQ-2070. Product Description Specifications 8 Since the specifications for the both products are mostly common, the information included in... to attach the optional interface card adapter (C82525*) to LQ-2080.
Items Included with the Printer Enclosed Items Quantity User's manual 1 Driver diskette 1 Ribbon cartridge 1 Power supply cable (230 V Version) 1 Table 1-2. LQ-2080 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2080 is limited to the items that are specific... volume between failure (MTBF 25% duty cycle) 1.1.2 Accessories Table 1-1. For the rest of the already existing LQ-2070. Product Description Specifications 8 Since the specifications for the both products are mostly common, the information included in... to attach the optional interface card adapter (C82525*) to LQ-2080.
Service Manual
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...converted to image data and transmitted to the printhead through the gate array. Controls the functions below lists the each character table. IC 11 Driver circuit for the PF motor. Data sent from the CPU IC 3 • Clock control unit • Bit manipulation • Interface control... host computer to the printhead. Operating Principles Control Circuit 24 Extends the input data held in RAM. IC 12 Driver circuit for the CR motor. LQ-2080 Revision A The following figure shows the data flow from the host computer and sends it to the input buffer in...
...converted to image data and transmitted to the printhead through the gate array. Controls the functions below lists the each character table. IC 11 Driver circuit for the PF motor. Data sent from the CPU IC 3 • Clock control unit • Bit manipulation • Interface control... host computer to the printhead. Operating Principles Control Circuit 24 Extends the input data held in RAM. IC 12 Driver circuit for the CR motor. LQ-2080 Revision A The following figure shows the data flow from the host computer and sends it to the input buffer in...
Service Manual
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LQ-2080 2.3.2 Printhead Driver Circuit The standard voltage for the A/D converter is stopped. Port 74 monitors the +35 V line between R139 and R140 to protect the printhead. Based on .... Revision A Operating Principles Figure 2-5. Based on the monitored voltage, the CPU decides the printing interval. Port 73 monitors the printhead temperature to determine the printhead driver pulse width. Printhead Drive Circuit Control Circuit 26 Using the monitored voltage, the CPU converts the voltage to a digital value and decides the printhead...
LQ-2080 2.3.2 Printhead Driver Circuit The standard voltage for the A/D converter is stopped. Port 74 monitors the +35 V line between R139 and R140 to protect the printhead. Based on .... Revision A Operating Principles Figure 2-5. Based on the monitored voltage, the CPU decides the printing interval. Port 73 monitors the printhead temperature to determine the printhead driver pulse width. Printhead Drive Circuit Control Circuit 26 Using the monitored voltage, the CPU converts the voltage to a digital value and decides the printhead...
Service Manual
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... 1, 8, 11, and 18 of current and signals are used to change the excitation phase, depending on the CR speed. CR Motor Driver Circuit Operating Principles Control Circuit 27 Table 2-2 in the carriage motor coil. The CPU sets the amount of the SLA7024M are sent via ports... 32 to a 1-2 phase step doubled. LQ-2080 2.3.3 CR Motor Driver Circuit The CR motor driver circuit is equivalent to port 35. Revision A The carriage motor driver circuit controls the CR motor, using an open-loop, constant drive arrangement. 2-2, 1-2, and W1-2...
... 1, 8, 11, and 18 of current and signals are used to change the excitation phase, depending on the CR speed. CR Motor Driver Circuit Operating Principles Control Circuit 27 Table 2-2 in the carriage motor coil. The CPU sets the amount of the SLA7024M are sent via ports... 32 to a 1-2 phase step doubled. LQ-2080 2.3.3 CR Motor Driver Circuit The CR motor driver circuit is equivalent to port 35. Revision A The carriage motor driver circuit controls the CR motor, using an open-loop, constant drive arrangement. 2-2, 1-2, and W1-2...
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LQ-2080 Revision A Speed Mode 4 3 8/3 2 Print Speed (CPS) 400 300 267 200 3/2 150 1 100 (Normal) 1 (copy) 100 3/4 75 2/3 67 1/2 50 1/3 33 1/4 25 1/6 17 Table 2-2. CR Motor Driver Modes Drive Frequency (PPS) Excitation Phase Applications 4800 2-2 High speed draft 7200 1-2 Draft, Bit image 6400 1-2 High ...speed draft power down, Draft power down, Bit image power down, Bit image 4800 W1-2 Draft power down 2, Bit image power down, LQ, Bit image, Raster graphics 2400 1-2 High speed copy power down, Draft copy power down, Bit image copy power down, Bit image ...
LQ-2080 Revision A Speed Mode 4 3 8/3 2 Print Speed (CPS) 400 300 267 200 3/2 150 1 100 (Normal) 1 (copy) 100 3/4 75 2/3 67 1/2 50 1/3 33 1/4 25 1/6 17 Table 2-2. CR Motor Driver Modes Drive Frequency (PPS) Excitation Phase Applications 4800 2-2 High speed draft 7200 1-2 Draft, Bit image 6400 1-2 High ...speed draft power down, Draft power down, Bit image power down, Bit image 4800 W1-2 Draft power down 2, Bit image power down, LQ, Bit image, Raster graphics 2400 1-2 High speed copy power down, Draft copy power down, Bit image copy power down, Bit image ...
Service Manual
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...the EEPROM. Operating Principles Control Circuit 29 Figure 2-8. EEPROM Control Circuit The EEPROM is the clock timing line. PF Motor Driver Circuit The PF driver current is detected on the Gate Array and the signals are output via port 123 (PFI0A), port 121 (PFI1A), port...off. The figure below shows the PF motor driver circuit. Revision A 2.3.5 EEPROM Control Circuit The EEPROM is nonvolatile memory that stores information even if the printer power is the data input line used to 4.75 V. LQ-2080 2.3.4 PF Motor Driver Circuit The figure below shows the EEPROM control ...
...the EEPROM. Operating Principles Control Circuit 29 Figure 2-8. EEPROM Control Circuit The EEPROM is the clock timing line. PF Motor Driver Circuit The PF driver current is detected on the Gate Array and the signals are output via port 123 (PFI0A), port 121 (PFI1A), port...off. The figure below shows the PF motor driver circuit. Revision A 2.3.5 EEPROM Control Circuit The EEPROM is nonvolatile memory that stores information even if the printer power is the data input line used to 4.75 V. LQ-2080 2.3.4 PF Motor Driver Circuit The figure below shows the EEPROM control ...
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...PE sensor. Release sensors 1 and 2, the PG sensors, and the front PE sensor are monitored to set the pulse length of the head driver signal. The HP sensor, rear PE sensor, and PW sensor are used for paper width measurement and paper loading positioning, detects the paper edge... by comparing the measured voltage with standard voltage, which is included in this printer. Two types of the following sensors: home position (HP) sensor, release sensors 1 and 2, platen gap (PG) sensor, rear and front paper end (...
...PE sensor. Release sensors 1 and 2, the PG sensors, and the front PE sensor are monitored to set the pulse length of the head driver signal. The HP sensor, rear PE sensor, and PW sensor are used for paper width measurement and paper loading positioning, detects the paper edge... by comparing the measured voltage with standard voltage, which is included in this printer. Two types of the following sensors: home position (HP) sensor, release sensors 1 and 2, platen gap (PG) sensor, rear and front paper end (...