Product Brochure
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...; Windows 3.1x, Compatible with 400-million strokes/wire print head life Ultra-dependable and trouble-free printing for your first letter-quality impact printer or looking to an Ethernet network or a Type B device. The EPSON LQ-2180 gives you 've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. In fact, the EPSON LQ-2180 is an impressive 10,000 Power-On-Hours (POH...
...; Windows 3.1x, Compatible with 400-million strokes/wire print head life Ultra-dependable and trouble-free printing for your first letter-quality impact printer or looking to an Ethernet network or a Type B device. The EPSON LQ-2180 gives you 've got the EPSON® LQ-2180 printer. In fact, the EPSON LQ-2180 is an impressive 10,000 Power-On-Hours (POH...
Product Brochure
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...Depth 15.82" Weight Approx. 28.7 lb Product/Supplies Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon fabric Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin Cut...(Mean Print Volume Between Failure) 24 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 power-on recycled paper and Canada Automated Technical...Epson Connection is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. S PPER CI NI FT IECRA TS IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, (12 x 2 staggered), impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Print Speed High Speed Draft Draft LQ...
...Depth 15.82" Weight Approx. 28.7 lb Product/Supplies Part Numbers EPSON LQ-2180 printer EPSON LQ-2180 ribbon fabric Pull Tractor Unit High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Second-Bin Cut...(Mean Print Volume Between Failure) 24 million lines (except print head) MTBF 10,000 power-on recycled paper and Canada Automated Technical...Epson Connection is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. S PPER CI NI FT IECRA TS IPOE NC SI F I C A T I O N S Printing Method 24-pin, (12 x 2 staggered), impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Print Speed High Speed Draft Draft LQ...
Product Information Guide
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...head life 400 million strokes/wire Height 10.1 inches (257 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.../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...420 mm) 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 3 Ordinary single ...
...head life 400 million strokes/wire Height 10.1 inches (257 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.../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...420 mm) 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 3 Ordinary single ...
Product Information Guide
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... State of panel lights n Pause Beep pattern - ••• Problem Solution The printer is loaded in the selected paper source. f Paper Out ••• n Pause Continuous paper is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 7 f Pause - n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three... press the Load/ Eject button. Press the Load/Eject button to resume printing. The print head is open. Operate button Turns the printer on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Wait a few minutes; t Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to turn off...
... State of panel lights n Pause Beep pattern - ••• Problem Solution The printer is loaded in the selected paper source. f Paper Out ••• n Pause Continuous paper is not available. 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 7 f Pause - n = on, f = flashing short series of beeps (three... press the Load/ Eject button. Press the Load/Eject button to resume printing. The print head is open. Operate button Turns the printer on or flashing or the printer beeps, use . Wait a few minutes; t Ejects a single sheet or advances continuous paper to turn off...
Product Information Guide
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... can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is not hot; ribbon installation position 2. If a used cartridge is off . Lift the printer cover by hand. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Make sure that the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. the ribbon... guide snaps away from the outlet. 3. The printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it straight ...
... can replace the ribbon cartridge even though the print head is not hot; ribbon installation position 2. If a used cartridge is off . Lift the printer cover by hand. EPSON LQ-2180 2/99 Make sure that the print head is not in the ribbon installation position. the ribbon... guide snaps away from the outlet. 3. The printer is installed, grasp the cartridge and pull it straight ...
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... rear notches (d) fit over the small pegs on the printer (c) and then lowering the cover until it moves smoothly. 8. Gently press down the guide until it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. After you remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package...in step 9. Fit the two front notches (c) of the ribbon cartridge over the corresponding pegs. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into place (d). 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 25 Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 7. ribbon-tightening...
... rear notches (d) fit over the small pegs on the printer (c) and then lowering the cover until it moves smoothly. 8. Gently press down the guide until it firmly over the metal pins behind the print head. After you remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package...in step 9. Fit the two front notches (c) of the ribbon cartridge over the corresponding pegs. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into place (d). 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 25 Hold the cartridge with the ribbon-tightening knob up. ribbon guide ribbon-tightening knob 7. ribbon-tightening...
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... cartridge. 6. Related Documentation 4009592 EPSON LQ-2180 User's Guide 4009593 EPSON LQ-2180 Quick Reference Guide 4009602 EPSON LQ-2180 Unpacking sheet TM-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Service Manual PL-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Parts Price List 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 29 Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you need to move the print head by hand to transport your printer is installed, remove it . 1. If...
... cartridge. 6. Related Documentation 4009592 EPSON LQ-2180 User's Guide 4009593 EPSON LQ-2180 Quick Reference Guide 4009602 EPSON LQ-2180 Unpacking sheet TM-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Service Manual PL-LQ2180 EPSON LQ-2180 Parts Price List 2/99 EPSON LQ-2180 - 29 Warning: You will need to remove the ribbon cartridge. If you need to move the print head by hand to transport your printer is installed, remove it . 1. If...
User Manual
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...the label on the character type) Approx. 52W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: One Italic... POH (25% duty) Print head life400 million strokes/wire Height Width Depth Weight 257 mm (10.1 inches) 639 mm (25.2 inches) 402 mm (15.8 inches) approx. 13 kg (28.8 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ character) Electrical Input voltage range...
...the label on the character type) Approx. 52W (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern) This product is also designed for the voltage of the printer for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Character tables: Character sets: Reliability: Dimensions and weight: Ribbon: One Italic... POH (25% duty) Print head life400 million strokes/wire Height Width Depth Weight 257 mm (10.1 inches) 639 mm (25.2 inches) 402 mm (15.8 inches) approx. 13 kg (28.8 lb) Black ribbon cartridge (S015086) Ribbon life 8 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/ character) Electrical Input voltage range...
Service Manual
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... than before . NOTE: The maximum printable width is 13.6 inch (345.44 mm). When the head temperature falls to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then resumes printing remaining on that line more slowly than before . LQ-2180 1.1.3 Printing Specifications † Copy capability: 1 original + 5 copies † Printing speed and printable column (See...
... than before . NOTE: The maximum printable width is 13.6 inch (345.44 mm). When the head temperature falls to the lower limit, the printer stops printing and then resumes printing remaining on that line more slowly than before . LQ-2180 1.1.3 Printing Specifications † Copy capability: 1 original + 5 copies † Printing speed and printable column (See...
Service Manual
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...does not directly return to the standard level 3. LQ-2180 2.1.3 Printhead Driver Circuit Printhead drive begins with the current. This function enables the printer to the board, which may damage the coil... the job is stopped when the temperature reaches the standard level 1. With this reason, a zener diode is attached for hot head, printing is continued at a high temperature, it may damage the head driver transistor. Revision A E 0 5 B 4 2 (IC 3 ) HD1 Z D 2 -2 5 CN9 # 2 ,3 ,6 ,7 ,1 0 ,1 1 ,1 4 , 1 5 ,1 8 ,1 9 ,2 2 ,2 3 H D 24 73 AN0 A N 1 74 T r 4 -2 7 CN8 # 1 ,4 ,5 ,8 ,9 ,1 2...
...does not directly return to the standard level 3. LQ-2180 2.1.3 Printhead Driver Circuit Printhead drive begins with the current. This function enables the printer to the board, which may damage the coil... the job is stopped when the temperature reaches the standard level 1. With this reason, a zener diode is attached for hot head, printing is continued at a high temperature, it may damage the head driver transistor. Revision A E 0 5 B 4 2 (IC 3 ) HD1 Z D 2 -2 5 CN9 # 2 ,3 ,6 ,7 ,1 0 ,1 1 ,1 4 , 1 5 ,1 8 ,1 9 ,2 2 ,2 3 H D 24 73 AN0 A N 1 74 T r 4 -2 7 CN8 # 1 ,4 ,5 ,8 ,9 ,1 2...
Service Manual
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...head wire's point of the Bi-D Adjustment 3. The adjusted value is stored, it will be erased if the printer is a sample for the Draft Copy Mode and the LQ...V IC E P R O G R A M V e r s io n 1 .0 < B i-D a d ju s tm e n t> H ig h s p e e d d r a ft M o d e = 0 D ra ft c o p y M o d e = 0 LQ M ode = 0 P r e v io u s P r in the EEPROM. s p e e d d r a ft m o d e B i- Output the patterns for the high speed mode. Adjustment Overview 35 LQ-2180 Revision A 4.1.2 Bi-D Adjustment This adjustment is reset. Bi-D Adjustment". Initial Menu of impact during Bi-D printing. However...
...head wire's point of the Bi-D Adjustment 3. The adjusted value is stored, it will be erased if the printer is a sample for the Draft Copy Mode and the LQ...V IC E P R O G R A M V e r s io n 1 .0 < B i-D a d ju s tm e n t> H ig h s p e e d d r a ft M o d e = 0 D ra ft c o p y M o d e = 0 LQ M ode = 0 P r e v io u s P r in the EEPROM. s p e e d d r a ft m o d e B i- Output the patterns for the high speed mode. Adjustment Overview 35 LQ-2180 Revision A 4.1.2 Bi-D Adjustment This adjustment is reset. Bi-D Adjustment". Initial Menu of impact during Bi-D printing. However...
Service Manual
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...IC11. If the head drive signal is defective. IC11 or IC4 is output, replace the head drive transistor. IC2 is not output, replace IC3. A particular dot fails to print., IC3 is defective or one of the head drive transistors is not... the head drive signal is defective. IC3 is not correct, replace IC4 (or replace the main board). Revision A Table 5-4. defective. Checkpoint Solution • Check input signal waveform at pins 1, 2, 23, and 24 of IC3. The printer does...11 of IC3. • Check the voltage waveform (CH2) for each transistor. LQ-2180 Table 5-3.
...IC11. If the head drive signal is defective. IC11 or IC4 is output, replace the head drive transistor. IC2 is not output, replace IC3. A particular dot fails to print., IC3 is defective or one of the head drive transistors is not... the head drive signal is defective. IC3 is not correct, replace IC4 (or replace the main board). Revision A Table 5-4. defective. Checkpoint Solution • Check input signal waveform at pins 1, 2, 23, and 24 of IC3. The printer does...11 of IC3. • Check the voltage waveform (CH2) for each transistor. LQ-2180 Table 5-3.
