Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : 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...
.... 1.22 Copyright (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : 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...
Product Information Guide
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... to exit the micro adjust mode. Caution: Never use the micro adjust feature to use the tear-off position" on . EPSON LQ-2080 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is where the printer will start printing on ; If necessary, adjust the top-of -form position. Lift the...: Never use the default setting as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position setting remains in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by pressing the Tear Off/ Bin button or turning on the next page. 0.26 inch (6.5 mm) 0.33 inch (8.5 ...
... to exit the micro adjust mode. Caution: Never use the micro adjust feature to use the tear-off position" on . EPSON LQ-2080 Adjusting the Top-of-Form Position The top-of-form position is where the printer will start printing on ; If necessary, adjust the top-of -form position. Lift the...: Never use the default setting as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position setting remains in two ways: manually by pressing the printer's Tear Off/Bin button, or automatically by pressing the Tear Off/ Bin button or turning on the next page. 0.26 inch (6.5 mm) 0.33 inch (8.5 ...
Product Information Guide
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... paper guide. Do not spray the inside the printer. Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Unplug the power cord from the paper guide. 4. 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 - these steps: 1. then disconnect...
... paper guide. Do not spray the inside the printer. Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon cartridge. Unplug the power cord from the paper guide. 4. 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 - these steps: 1. then disconnect...
User Manual
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... an LQ-2080 printer on a network, you to read the README file in the EPSON folder on using the Status Monitor, be sure to monitor your printer's status, alerts 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. See the manual that...
... an LQ-2080 printer on a network, you to read the README file in the EPSON folder on using the Status Monitor, be sure to monitor your printer's status, alerts 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. See the manual that...
Service Manual
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... lubricants and adhesives required for disassembling and assembling the product. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for reference: • EEPROM Address Map • Connector Pin Assignments • C273 Main Board ...the following additional information for adjustment. CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of the product. CHAPTER 4. PREFACE This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the product. The chapters are intended for troubleshooting. ...
... lubricants and adhesives required for disassembling and assembling the product. ADJUSTMENTS Provides Epson-approved methods for reference: • EEPROM Address Map • Connector Pin Assignments • C273 Main Board ...the following additional information for adjustment. CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of the product. CHAPTER 4. PREFACE This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the product. The chapters are intended for troubleshooting. ...
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. Consumables and Optional Units Unit Description*1 Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon...Description Specifications 8 LQ-2080 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2080 is limited to the items that are mostly common, the information included in this section is the revised model of the information, refer to the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.1.1 Features Print speed: High speed draft: 400 cps Draft: 300 cps LQ: 100 cps ...
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. Consumables and Optional Units Unit Description*1 Ribbon cartridge S015086 Ribbon...Description Specifications 8 LQ-2080 Revision A 1.1 Specifications The LQ-2080 is limited to the items that are mostly common, the information included in this section is the revised model of the information, refer to the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.1.1 Features Print speed: High speed draft: 400 cps Draft: 300 cps LQ: 100 cps ...
Service Manual
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When the head temperature rises to the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.2.1 Printing Method See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.2.2 Printing Specifications Copy capability: 1 original + 4 copies Print speed and printable columns Table 1-3. Print Speed and Printable Columns...272 200 133 NOTE: 1. For other information, refer to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. LQ-2080 Revision A 1.2 Hardware Specifications This section also contains information specific to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then starts printing on that line again more slowly than before . ...
When the head temperature rises to the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.2.1 Printing Method See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.2.2 Printing Specifications Copy capability: 1 original + 4 copies Print speed and printable columns Table 1-3. Print Speed and Printable Columns...272 200 133 NOTE: 1. For other information, refer to the upper limit, the printer stops printing. LQ-2080 Revision A 1.2 Hardware Specifications This section also contains information specific to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then starts printing on that line again more slowly than before . ...
Service Manual
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Table 1-4. Release Lever Settings Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear) CSF Bin 1 Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelope Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelops CSF Bin 2 Cut sheet (Single ... over 0.32 up to 0.36 5 0.0141 0.0157 over 0.36 up to 0.40 6 0.0157 0.0173 over 0.40 up to 0.44 Product Description Hardware Specifications 10 Table 1-5. LQ-2080 Release lever: See the following table.
Table 1-4. Release Lever Settings Lever Position Paper path / Feeder Paper / Media Manual insertion (front) Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card Friction Manual insertion (rear) CSF Bin 1 Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelope Cut sheet (Single sheet & Multi part), Card, Envelops CSF Bin 2 Cut sheet (Single ... over 0.32 up to 0.36 5 0.0141 0.0157 over 0.36 up to 0.40 6 0.0157 0.0173 over 0.40 up to 0.44 Product Description Hardware Specifications 10 Table 1-5. LQ-2080 Release lever: See the following table.
Service Manual
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LQ-2080 1.2.4 Paper Specifications Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Multipart) Width Front Entry 3.9 inch 100 mm Rear Entry 3.9 inch 100 mm Card Width Length...dots / character) Revision A 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications 120 V Version Input voltage range: AC 99 to 132 V Rated current: 1.0 A (max. 3.2 A) Power consumption: Approximately 35 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star Compliant 230 V version Rated current: 0.5 A (max. 1.6 A) Power consumption: Approximately 37 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star Compliant 1.2.7 Environtal Conditions See the LQ-2070 Service Manual...
LQ-2080 1.2.4 Paper Specifications Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Multipart) Width Front Entry 3.9 inch 100 mm Rear Entry 3.9 inch 100 mm Card Width Length...dots / character) Revision A 1.2.6 Electrical Specifications 120 V Version Input voltage range: AC 99 to 132 V Rated current: 1.0 A (max. 3.2 A) Power consumption: Approximately 35 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star Compliant 230 V version Rated current: 0.5 A (max. 1.6 A) Power consumption: Approximately 37 W (ISO/IEC10561 Letter pattern) Energy Star Compliant 1.2.7 Environtal Conditions See the LQ-2070 Service Manual...
Service Manual
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...level 1 device Data transmission timing: Refer to the LQ-2080. For other information, refer to +5 V through 1.0 k Ω resistor. Function 35 This line is pulled up to the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.3.2.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) Transmission mode:...1284 specification. Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification. Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-2080; Product Description Firmware Specifications 15 CLS: PRINTER; MDL: LQ-2080; CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC; Pin assignment: The pin assignment (reverse channel) is pulled up...
...level 1 device Data transmission timing: Refer to the LQ-2080. For other information, refer to +5 V through 1.0 k Ω resistor. Function 35 This line is pulled up to the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 1.3.2.1 Parallel Interface (Forward Channel) Transmission mode:...1284 specification. Handshaking: Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification. Device ID: [00H][4DH] MFG: EPSON; DES: EPSON[SP]LQ-2080; Product Description Firmware Specifications 15 CLS: PRINTER; MDL: LQ-2080; CMD: ESCPL2,PRPXL24,BDC; Pin assignment: The pin assignment (reverse channel) is pulled up...
Service Manual
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LQ-2080...weight meas the standard factory settings. *2: One of LQ-2070, this section only provides the information that is ... mode; Load / Eject Function 1 Load / Eject LQ self test 2 LF / FF Draft self test 3... Operations at power on Turning on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions ... on the LQ-2080 control panel buttons, LED, and operations.... Following fonts are mostly common to LQ-2080. Software ESC-P2, IBM 2391 Plus...CR (IBM 2391 Plus) On, Off A. NOTE: Unlike the LQ-2070, the LQ-2080 doees not support the quiet mode. Default Setting Menu Item Setting ...
LQ-2080...weight meas the standard factory settings. *2: One of LQ-2070, this section only provides the information that is ... mode; Load / Eject Function 1 Load / Eject LQ self test 2 LF / FF Draft self test 3... Operations at power on Turning on the printer while pressing panel buttons executes the functions ... on the LQ-2080 control panel buttons, LED, and operations.... Following fonts are mostly common to LQ-2080. Software ESC-P2, IBM 2391 Plus...CR (IBM 2391 Plus) On, Off A. NOTE: Unlike the LQ-2070, the LQ-2080 doees not support the quiet mode. Default Setting Menu Item Setting ...
Service Manual
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LQ-2080 1.4.2 EEPROM Initialization Areas reset by EEPROM clear operation are as shown in the following tables: Table 1-10. Initialization Area for EEPROM (1/2) No. Item Factory setting ... (2/2) No. G. M. (IBM) Off 30 Tear-off adjustment value 0 clear 31 Other font selection Roman T 32 Bin select Friction Bin 1 or Tractor not Tear off 33 Manual insertion wait time 2 or 3 sec. 34 Tear-off Off Revision A Table 1-11. Item Factory setting 1 Character table selection PC437 2 Page length (rear tractor) 11 inch...
LQ-2080 1.4.2 EEPROM Initialization Areas reset by EEPROM clear operation are as shown in the following tables: Table 1-10. Initialization Area for EEPROM (1/2) No. Item Factory setting ... (2/2) No. G. M. (IBM) Off 30 Tear-off adjustment value 0 clear 31 Other font selection Roman T 32 Bin select Friction Bin 1 or Tractor not Tear off 33 Manual insertion wait time 2 or 3 sec. 34 Tear-off Off Revision A Table 1-11. Item Factory setting 1 Character table selection PC437 2 Page length (rear tractor) 11 inch...
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LQ-2080 2.1 Printer Mechanism Operations See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 2.2 Power Supply Operation See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. Revision A Operating Principles Printer Mechanism Operations 22
LQ-2080 2.1 Printer Mechanism Operations See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 2.2 Power Supply Operation See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. Revision A Operating Principles Printer Mechanism Operations 22
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LQ-2080 See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. Revision A Disassembly and Assembly 32
LQ-2080 See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. Revision A Disassembly and Assembly 32
Service Manual
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...set in the LQ-2170 Service Manual and perform any paper loaded. LQSERIES.EXE Initial Screen 6. Therefore, see Table 4-1 in the paper path, use cut sheet will perform Uni-D print instead of Bi-D. 5. Press the Load/Eject button to send the paper to "LQ-2080" and press the...Use single continuous paper. Set the release lever to be used for the LQ-2080 is completely out of cut sheet for serial dot matrix printer does not run without any necessary adjustment after disassembling/assembling the printer. Though the conditions for each adjustment are the same as for the ...
...set in the LQ-2170 Service Manual and perform any paper loaded. LQSERIES.EXE Initial Screen 6. Therefore, see Table 4-1 in the paper path, use cut sheet will perform Uni-D print instead of Bi-D. 5. Press the Load/Eject button to send the paper to "LQ-2080" and press the...Use single continuous paper. Set the release lever to be used for the LQ-2080 is completely out of cut sheet for serial dot matrix printer does not run without any necessary adjustment after disassembling/assembling the printer. Though the conditions for each adjustment are the same as for the ...
Service Manual
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...the same as for the LQ-2070 except for the point below: Point: Table 5-1 (LQ-2070 Service Manual) Meter Reading 39.3 ± 10% Ω → 29.6 ± 10% Ω 5.2.2 Sensors See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 5.2.3 Motors See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 5.2.4 The Error codes... This section gives you troubleshooting information to let you test points for troubleshooting. Error Code Indicated by the LEDs Table 5-1. LQ-2080 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains information necessary for replaceable units. 5.2.1 Printhead The information in this section is approx....
...the same as for the LQ-2070 except for the point below: Point: Table 5-1 (LQ-2070 Service Manual) Meter Reading 39.3 ± 10% Ω → 29.6 ± 10% Ω 5.2.2 Sensors See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 5.2.3 Motors See the LQ-2070 Service Manual. 5.2.4 The Error codes... This section gives you troubleshooting information to let you test points for troubleshooting. Error Code Indicated by the LEDs Table 5-1. LQ-2080 Revision A 5.1 Overview This chapter contains information necessary for replaceable units. 5.2.1 Printhead The information in this section is approx....
Service Manual
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...Replace IC8 (or signal from HIGH/LOW at all servicers in the U.S.) can ignore this section is the same as for the LQ-2070 except for the point below: Point: Main board number C186 Main Board → C273 Main Board 5.4 Repairing the C166 PSB.../PSE Board See LQ-2070 Service Manual. 5.5 Repairing the C273 Main Board This section provides instructions to the unit level (including all . LQ-2080 5.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting The information for this section. Repairing the C272MAIN Board (1/3) Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution The printer does Reset IC2 is turned ...
...Replace IC8 (or signal from HIGH/LOW at all servicers in the U.S.) can ignore this section is the same as for the LQ-2070 except for the point below: Point: Main board number C186 Main Board → C273 Main Board 5.4 Repairing the C166 PSB.../PSE Board See LQ-2070 Service Manual. 5.5 Repairing the C273 Main Board This section provides instructions to the unit level (including all . LQ-2080 5.3 Unit Level Troubleshooting The information for this section. Repairing the C272MAIN Board (1/3) Problem Cause Checkpoint Solution The printer does Reset IC2 is turned ...
Service Manual
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Point: Table 5-8 (LQ-2070 Service Manual) 39.3 ohms → 29.6 ohms Revision A Troubleshooting Repairing the Printer Mechanism 44 LQ-2080 5.6 Repairing the Printer Mechanism The information for this section is also the same as for the LQ-2070 except for the point below.
Point: Table 5-8 (LQ-2070 Service Manual) 39.3 ohms → 29.6 ohms Revision A Troubleshooting Repairing the Printer Mechanism 44 LQ-2080 5.6 Repairing the Printer Mechanism The information for this section is also the same as for the LQ-2070 except for the point below.
Service Manual
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... mm) 14H, 15H TOF adjustment -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 value for rear manual mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch) insertion 0000H 0000H (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 16H, 17H TOF adjustment value for front manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 0000H 0000H mm + 1 inch, by 1/360... inch) (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 18H, 19H Bottom margin for rear tractor 1 to 22x360 (by 1/360 inch), 0000H 0000H 0000H: 11inch (default) (11 inch) (11 inch) 1AH, 1BH Bottom margin for front tractor 1CH Font selection 1 to higher address. LQ-2080...
... mm) 14H, 15H TOF adjustment -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 value for rear manual mm + 1 inch, by 1/360 inch) insertion 0000H 0000H (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 16H, 17H TOF adjustment value for front manual insertion -60 to 360 (4.2 mm to 8.5 0000H 0000H mm + 1 inch, by 1/360... inch) (8.5 mm) (8.5 mm) 18H, 19H Bottom margin for rear tractor 1 to 22x360 (by 1/360 inch), 0000H 0000H 0000H: 11inch (default) (11 inch) (11 inch) 1AH, 1BH Bottom margin for front tractor 1CH Font selection 1 to higher address. LQ-2080...