Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it ...speeds Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - Contents This technical brief provides ...
... of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have 3 numbers in fonts M Computer-based set-up to Letter Quality LLL The name of an EPSON's impact printer tells you if it ...speeds Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are capable of printer: Low cost - Contents This technical brief provides ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Manufactured with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can jam or damage the print head Protects and ...extends the life of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers...
... Manufactured with ink precisely applied to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use a stationary ribbon cartridge. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can jam or damage the print head Protects and ...extends the life of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. The design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers...
Product Brochure
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...hours (POH) mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) rating. 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. Built to handle all your critical tasks...invoices, packing slips, and spreadsheets. • MTBF rating of -theart technology, application flexibility and lasting Epson quality. And, made with ease. EPSON LQ-570e Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • High-speed printing Prints up with the most software applications and ...
...hours (POH) mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) rating. 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. Built to handle all your critical tasks...invoices, packing slips, and spreadsheets. • MTBF rating of -theart technology, application flexibility and lasting Epson quality. And, made with ease. EPSON LQ-570e Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • High-speed printing Prints up with the most software applications and ...
Product Brochure
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... Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with AC adapter Ribbons Fabric (black) Film (black) C293001 C806371 C806381 C800201 C814231 8310 C1-9E-A C823051 C823071 C823452 C823622 C823151 C823141 C823121 C823642 7753 7768 Warranty Two year limited warranty in LQ mode at 48 LQ dots/character Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LQ-570e impact printer Std. maximum thickness...
... Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with AC adapter Ribbons Fabric (black) Film (black) C293001 C806371 C806381 C800201 C814231 8310 C1-9E-A C823051 C823071 C823452 C823622 C823151 C823141 C823121 C823642 7753 7768 Warranty Two year limited warranty in LQ mode at 48 LQ dots/character Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LQ-570e impact printer Std. maximum thickness...
Product Information Guide
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...to easily load single sheets, including single sheet mulitpart forms, from the front paper slot. front edge guide front cover (open) 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 1 Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806371) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper jams. This is especially useful for printing on ...used with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder to create a double bin. 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 ...
...to easily load single sheets, including single sheet mulitpart forms, from the front paper slot. front edge guide front cover (open) 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 1 Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (C806371) Feeds up to 150 sheets of paper jams. This is especially useful for printing on ...used with the high-capacity cut-sheet feeder to create a double bin. 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 ...
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... mm) 16.5 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 ...
...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... mm) 16.5 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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...continuous paper loaded on the page. If you try to lose the topof-form position. To adjust the top-of -form position. EPSON LQ-570e 5. Replace the paper guide and the printer cover. If necessary, load paper as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position for about 3 seconds. The ...of-form position setting you change it to adjust it clicks into place. Make sure the printer is turned on the page. plastic ribbon cover The printer has a minimum and maximum top-of the plastic ribbon cover. When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position; Never use the knob...
...continuous paper loaded on the page. If you try to lose the topof-form position. To adjust the top-of -form position. EPSON LQ-570e 5. Replace the paper guide and the printer cover. If necessary, load paper as a reference point when adjusting the top-of -form position for about 3 seconds. The ...of-form position setting you change it to adjust it clicks into place. Make sure the printer is turned on the page. plastic ribbon cover The printer has a minimum and maximum top-of the plastic ribbon cover. When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position; Never use the knob...
Product Information Guide
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... ribbon cartridge. Attach the protective locking clips on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Make sure the tractor that the print head is installed in their original boxes. 5. Related Documentation 4011805 4011804 4012108 TM-LQ570e PL-LQ570e EPSON LQ-570e Quick Reference Guide EPSON LQ-570e User's Guide EPSON LQ-570e Read This First EPSON LQ-570e Service Manual EPSON LQ-570e Parts Price List Transporting the Printer...
... ribbon cartridge. Attach the protective locking clips on the printer mechanism or electronic components. Make sure the tractor that the print head is installed in their original boxes. 5. Related Documentation 4011805 4011804 4012108 TM-LQ570e PL-LQ570e EPSON LQ-570e Quick Reference Guide EPSON LQ-570e User's Guide EPSON LQ-570e Read This First EPSON LQ-570e Service Manual EPSON LQ-570e Parts Price List Transporting the Printer...
Quick Reference Guide
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... 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. Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan 4011805 Other product names used herein are ...for complete instructions, and then use this guide any and all rights in this guide. ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's...
... 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. Copyright © 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan 4011805 Other product names used herein are ...for complete instructions, and then use this guide any and all rights in this guide. ® 24-Pin Dot Matrix Printer Quick Reference Guide Read your User's...
Quick Reference Guide
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Open the paper guide cover. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is located on may damage the printer. 2 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses an EPSON black ribbon cartridge #7753 or EPSON film ribbon cartridge #7768. To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps below. 1 3 Turn off . 6 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.
Open the paper guide cover. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is located on may damage the printer. 2 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge Your printer uses an EPSON black ribbon cartridge #7753 or EPSON film ribbon cartridge #7768. To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps below. 1 3 Turn off . 6 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.
Quick Reference Guide
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When the pull tractor is installed, it . Make sure the print head is not necessary to the middle of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not hot; Then slide the print head to remove the paper tension unit. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 4 5 Push up the tabs on each side of the printer by hand. 7
When the pull tractor is installed, it . Make sure the print head is not necessary to the middle of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off the printer. Store the paper tension unit in a safe place. if it is, let it cool for a few minutes before touching it is not hot; Then slide the print head to remove the paper tension unit. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 4 5 Push up the tabs on each side of the printer by hand. 7
Quick Reference Guide
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Take out a new ribbon cartridge. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 8 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 7 ribbon-tightening knob Grasp the cartridge by its handle and pull it straight up.
Take out a new ribbon cartridge. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob in the direction of the arrow to remove any slack in the ribbon. 8 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 6 7 ribbon-tightening knob Grasp the cartridge by its handle and pull it straight up.
Quick Reference Guide
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Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. Then press on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 8 9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place. 9
Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic hooks fit into the slots. Then press on both ends of the cartridge to help feed the ribbon into position. Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 8 9 Hold the ribbon cartridge by its handle and push it firmly down into place. 9
Quick Reference Guide
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Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Then press down both ends of the unit until it onto the printer's mounting pegs. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it clicks into place. 10 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 10 11 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Then press down both ends of the unit until it onto the printer's mounting pegs. To replace the paper tension unit, lower it clicks into place. 10 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 10 11 Slide the print head from side to side to make sure it moves smoothly.
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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... them for later reference. Do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on a flat surface. 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. Note: Use the optional film...
... them for later reference. Do not insert objects through the slots. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on a flat surface. 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. Note: Use the optional film...
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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... sure the plug you have is not possible to the printer. 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 the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country...
... sure the plug you have is not possible to the printer. 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 the back of the printer does not show the correct voltage for your country...
User Manual
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... from the outlet. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON black ribbon cartridges (#7753) or EPSON film ribbon cartridge (#7768). Products not manufactured by EPSON may damage the printer. 2. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is on may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to install...
... from the outlet. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 Installing or Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 EPSON recommends the use of genuine EPSON black ribbon cartridges (#7753) or EPSON film ribbon cartridge (#7768). Products not manufactured by EPSON may damage the printer. 2. c Caution: Moving the print head while the printer is on may cause damage to your printer not covered by hand to install...
User Manual
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If a used ribbon cartridge. if it is not hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Properly dispose of the printer by its handle and pull it . Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for 1 a few minutes before touching it straight up. Then slide the print head to the middle of the used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 6. 5.
If a used ribbon cartridge. if it is not hot; Setting Up the Printer 1-7 Properly dispose of the printer by its handle and pull it . Make sure that the print head is , let it cool for 1 a few minutes before touching it straight up. Then slide the print head to the middle of the used ribbon cartridge is installed, grasp the cartridge by hand. 6. 5.