Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer 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 the sturdiest...High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are capable of printer: Low cost - Impact printers are the property of ownership Flexible paper handling - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. ...
.... only impact printers can handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer 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 the sturdiest...High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are capable of printer: Low cost - Impact printers are the property of ownership Flexible paper handling - An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of printing. ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Customer advantages Manufactured ... head assembly unit. Because the carriage does not have to move the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to both sides of the ribbon nylon by...
...film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of their respective owners. L EPSON brand ribbons are superior to the less expensive compatible ribbons. Customer advantages Manufactured ... head assembly unit. Because the carriage does not have to move the ribbon with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to both sides of the ribbon nylon by...
Product Brochure
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... reliability and support. Built to handle all your critical tasks. This energy-efficient printer represents narrow format, EPSON 24-pin technology at its font versatility and optional film ribbon cartridge, the LQ-570e produces high quality, professional text. With its best. Features EPSON ESC/P®2 and IBM 2390 Plus emulations. • Multipart printing and Easily handles...
... reliability and support. Built to handle all your critical tasks. This energy-efficient printer represents narrow format, EPSON 24-pin technology at its font versatility and optional film ribbon cartridge, the LQ-570e produces high quality, professional text. With its best. Features EPSON ESC/P®2 and IBM 2390 Plus emulations. • Multipart printing and Easily handles...
Product Information Guide
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... sheet mulitpart forms, from the front paper slot. front edge guide front cover (open) 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 1 EPSON LQ-570e paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide front cover (closed) control panel paper release lever shield plate ribbon cartridge paper thickness lever (gap) parallel interface tractor knob paper tension unit User Replaceable Parts User replaceable...
... sheet mulitpart forms, from the front paper slot. front edge guide front cover (open) 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 1 EPSON LQ-570e paper guide cover printer cover edge guides paper guide front cover (closed) control panel paper release lever shield plate ribbon cartridge paper thickness lever (gap) parallel interface tractor knob paper tension unit User Replaceable Parts User replaceable...
Product Information Guide
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...EPSON LQ-570e Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight 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... lb (7.5 kg) Ribbon Black ribbon cartridge (#7753) Film ribbon cartridge (#7768) Black ribbon life: 2 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Film ribbon life: 0.2 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency...
...EPSON LQ-570e Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets Reliability Dimensions and weight 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... lb (7.5 kg) Ribbon Black ribbon cartridge (#7753) Film ribbon cartridge (#7768) Black ribbon life: 2 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Film ribbon life: 0.2 million characters (LQ, 10 cpi, 48 dots/character) Electrical Input voltage range Rated frequency...
Product Information Guide
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... . then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in the printer and turn it . 1. Make sure that came with lubricants; Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 17 then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; If...
... . then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in the printer and turn it . 1. Make sure that came with lubricants; Then remove the ribbon cartridge. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 17 then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; If...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the Printed Document From the Push Tractor 4 Removing Continuous Paper With Labels . . . . 5 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 Clearing Paper Jams 12 If Your Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly . . . 15 EPSON is a registered trademark of their respective owners. ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's Guide first for identification purposes only and may be...
... the Printed Document From the Push Tractor 4 Removing Continuous Paper With Labels . . . . 5 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 Clearing Paper Jams 12 If Your Printer Stops Printing Unexpectedly . . . 15 EPSON is a registered trademark of their respective owners. ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's Guide first for identification purposes only and may be...
Quick Reference Guide
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Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses an EPSON black ribbon cartridge #7753 or EPSON film ribbon cartridge #7768. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is located on may damage the printer. 2 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet. Open the paper guide cover. The power switch is on the left side of the printer. Then lift the printer cover by its back edge and pull it straight up and off the printer. To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps below. 1 3 Turn off . 6
Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses an EPSON black ribbon cartridge #7753 or EPSON film ribbon cartridge #7768. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is located on may damage the printer. 2 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet. Open the paper guide cover. The power switch is on the left side of the printer. Then lift the printer cover by its back edge and pull it straight up and off the printer. To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps below. 1 3 Turn off . 6
Quick Reference Guide
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Make sure the print head is installed, it . if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not necessary to the middle of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 4 5 Push up the tabs on each side of the printer by hand. 7 Then slide the print head to remove the paper tension unit. When the pull tractor is not hot; Store the paper tension unit in a safe place.
Make sure the print head is installed, it . if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not necessary to the middle of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 4 5 Push up the tabs on each side of the printer by hand. 7 Then slide the print head to remove the paper tension unit. When the pull tractor is not hot; Store the paper tension unit in a safe place.
Quick Reference Guide
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Take out a new ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 7 ribbon-tightening knob Grasp the cartridge by its handle and pull it straight up. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 8
Take out a new ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 7 ribbon-tightening knob Grasp the cartridge by its handle and pull it straight up. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 8
Quick Reference Guide
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Then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into place. 9 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into the slots. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 8 9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position.
Then press on both ends of the cartridge to make sure the plastic hooks fit into place. 9 Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to help feed the ribbon into the slots. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 8 9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into position.
Quick Reference Guide
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Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 10 11 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it onto the printer's mounting pegs. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it moves smoothly. Then press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. 10
Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 10 11 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it onto the printer's mounting pegs. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it moves smoothly. Then press down both ends of the unit until it clicks into place. 10
User Manual
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... Notes 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-16 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT...
... Notes 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-16 Installing the printer software in Windows 95, 98, or NT...
User Manual
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... heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the printer's label. Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridges: EPSON black ribbon cartridge #7753 EPSON film ribbon cartridge #7768 When printing becomes faint, you want especially high quality printing. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to Know Your Printer 9 Note: Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace...
... heat source. ❏ Place the printer on the printer's label. Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses the following ribbon cartridges: EPSON black ribbon cartridge #7753 EPSON film ribbon cartridge #7768 When printing becomes faint, you want especially high quality printing. Genuine EPSON ribbon cartridges are designed and manufactured to Know Your Printer 9 Note: Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace...
User Manual
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-16 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 1-18 For DOS programs 1-19 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Positioning the continuous paper supply 1-4 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1-5 Attaching the Paper Guide 1-11 Plugging in the Printer 1-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-14 Installing the Printer Software 1-16 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 1-18 For DOS programs 1-19 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
User Manual
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... the power cord plug varies depending on the country of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer c Caution: There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is the right one for... label on the back of purchase; Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug...
... the power cord plug varies depending on the country of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country, contact your dealer. 1-2 Setting Up the Printer c Caution: There are several models of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is the right one for... label on the back of purchase; Unpacking the Printer Besides this guide, your printer box should include an EPSON printer software CD-ROM, a Notice Sheet, and the following items: printer paper guide power cord ribbon cartridge Note: Depending on your printer model, the power cord may be sure the plug...
User Manual
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... it . 1. Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON black ribbon cartridges (#7753) or EPSON film ribbon cartridge (#7768). w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to your printer not covered by EPSON may cause damage to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. let it cool for a few minutes before...
... it . 1. Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON black ribbon cartridges (#7753) or EPSON film ribbon cartridge (#7768). w Warning: You will need to move the print head by hand to your printer not covered by EPSON may cause damage to install or replace the ribbon cartridge. let it cool for a few minutes before...
User Manual
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Then slide the print head to the middle of the used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 6. If a used ribbon cartridge. if it . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Properly dispose of the printer by its handle and pull it straight up. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for 1 a few minutes before touching it is not hot; 5.
Then slide the print head to the middle of the used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 6. If a used ribbon cartridge. if it . Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Properly dispose of the printer by its handle and pull it straight up. Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for 1 a few minutes before touching it is not hot; 5.
User Manual
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7. ribbon-tightening knob 8. then press on both ends of the arrow to make sure the plastic hooks fit into position; Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to remove any slack in the ribbon. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into the slots. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
7. ribbon-tightening knob 8. then press on both ends of the arrow to make sure the plastic hooks fit into position; Remove the new ribbon cartridge from the package. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the cartridge to remove any slack in the ribbon. Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into the slots. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer
User Manual
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However, you install the ribbon cartridge. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. 12. Note: You install the optional #7768 film ribbon cartridge the same way you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Push it down both ends of the unit until it clicks. 11. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it clicks into place. Then press down until it onto the printer's mounting pegs.
However, you install the ribbon cartridge. Replace the printer cover by first inserting the front tabs into the slots on the printer and then lowering the cover into place. 12. Note: You install the optional #7768 film ribbon cartridge the same way you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: 1-10 Setting Up the Printer Push it down both ends of the unit until it clicks. 11. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it clicks into place. Then press down until it onto the printer's mounting pegs.