Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... impact printers can all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation....Other trademarks are capable of printing. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M...
... impact printers can all begin with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their reliability with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation....Other trademarks are capable of printing. Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/emulation M Paper handling M SmartPark™ settings Versatility M Flexible interfacing M...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Start UP Utility Ver. 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 : ...optional Ethernet card to have access to the user. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their...
Start UP Utility Ver. 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 : ...optional Ethernet card to have access to the user. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to easily change the printer's default settings. is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their...
Product Brochure
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... Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 3.51/4.0 printer drivers Works with legendary Epson reliability, the rugged LQ-570e boasts a durable 10,000 poweron-hours (POH) mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) rating. EPSON LQ-570e Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • High-speed printing Prints up ... mode, it races through all network platforms. From the world leader in impact printing, the EPSON LQ-570e delivers the performance you need a high performance impact printer to move faster than in fonts. • Powerful 24-pin technology Prints Letter Quality mailing labels...
... Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 3.51/4.0 printer drivers Works with legendary Epson reliability, the rugged LQ-570e boasts a durable 10,000 poweron-hours (POH) mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) rating. EPSON LQ-570e Impact Printer F EATU R ES BENEFITS • High-speed printing Prints up ... mode, it races through all network platforms. From the world leader in impact printing, the EPSON LQ-570e delivers the performance you need a high performance impact printer to move faster than in fonts. • Powerful 24-pin technology Prints Letter Quality mailing labels...
Product Brochure
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... Control panel selection of their respective companies. and Canada Support-The Epson ConnectionSM Pre-sales Support U.S. P R I NTER SP ECI F IC ATION S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with AC adapter Ribbons Fabric (black) Film (black... @ 25% duty 200 million strokes per wire 100 million strokes per wire 2 million characters in LQ mode at 48 LQ dots/character Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LQ-570e impact printer Std. maximum thickness 0.015" Input Buffer 64KB Interface Centronics ® compatible 8-bit Parallel standard; Extended...
... Control panel selection of their respective companies. and Canada Support-The Epson ConnectionSM Pre-sales Support U.S. P R I NTER SP ECI F IC ATION S Printing Method 24-pin, impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional with AC adapter Ribbons Fabric (black) Film (black... @ 25% duty 200 million strokes per wire 100 million strokes per wire 2 million characters in LQ mode at 48 LQ dots/character Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LQ-570e impact printer Std. maximum thickness 0.015" Input Buffer 64KB Interface Centronics ® compatible 8-bit Parallel standard; Extended...
Product Information Guide
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...Allows you to use both feeders as a double-bin cutsheet feeder. 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 ...Upper connector cover C.B.S-tite screw Front edge guide Front cover assembly Knob Logo plate Paper separator Paper eject assembly Printer cover assembly Rear tractor assembly Rear sheet guide assembly Part number 1037223 1002674 1050231 1053455 1039337 1053118 1025296 1050319 ...
...Allows you to use both feeders as a double-bin cutsheet feeder. 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 ...Upper connector cover C.B.S-tite screw Front edge guide Front cover assembly Knob Logo plate Paper separator Paper eject assembly Printer cover assembly Rear tractor assembly Rear sheet guide assembly Part number 1037223 1002674 1050231 1053455 1039337 1053118 1025296 1050319 ...
Product Information Guide
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Emulation Printing speed 24-pin impact dot matrix EPSON ESC/P®2 and IBM 2390 Plus High-speed draft 400 cps at 10 cpi Draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 360 cps at 12 cpi ..., 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 bps. Line spacing 1/6 inch or programmable in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer's built-in 1/360-inch increments Printable columns 80 columns (at 10 cpi) Resolution (maximum) Letter quality: 360 × 180...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Emulation Printing speed 24-pin impact dot matrix EPSON ESC/P®2 and IBM 2390 Plus High-speed draft 400 cps at 10 cpi Draft 300 cps at 10 cpi 360 cps at 12 cpi ..., 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 bps. Line spacing 1/6 inch or programmable in parallel interface and provide added network compatibility. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 The EPSON interface cards in the table below are compatible with your printer's built-in 1/360-inch increments Printable columns 80 columns (at 10 cpi) Resolution (maximum) Letter quality: 360 × 180...
Product Information Guide
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... in the tear-off position. t Loads continuous paper from the tear-off position to the tear-off position. Pause light t On when the printer is selected. Font lights Indicate which font is paused. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Tear Off/Bin lights t f f.... t Feeds continuous paper backward to print on and off , f = flashing LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e 230 V Safety standards EMI Acoustic noise EN 60950 EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Approx. 49 dB (A) ...
... in the tear-off position. t Loads continuous paper from the tear-off position to the tear-off position. Pause light t On when the printer is selected. Font lights Indicate which font is paused. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. Tear Off/Bin lights t f f.... t Feeds continuous paper backward to print on and off , f = flashing LF/FF button t Feeds paper line by line when pressed quickly. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e 230 V Safety standards EMI Acoustic noise EN 60950 EN 55022 (CISPR pub. 22) class B AS/NZS 3548 class B Approx. 49 dB (A) ...
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...turn off the Pause light. ••• A single sheet of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution n Pause — The printer is currently in the printer. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 7 Press the Pause button to use the following table to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. f Paper Out n ...Move the paper release lever back to the appropriate position and press the Load/Eject button to the tractor but is in the printer. EPSON LQ-570e Error Indicators You can easily tear off your printed document at the perforation; Then press the Pause button to turn off the...
...turn off the Pause light. ••• A single sheet of Beep Problem panel lights pattern Solution n Pause — The printer is currently in the printer. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 7 Press the Pause button to use the following table to turn off the Pause light, if necessary. f Paper Out n ...Move the paper release lever back to the appropriate position and press the Load/Eject button to the tractor but is in the printer. EPSON LQ-570e Error Indicators You can easily tear off your printed document at the perforation; Then press the Pause button to turn off the...
Product Information Guide
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..., or rear. When loading paper in a curved paper path, which paper paths and tractor positions are best for printing on continuous paper. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 Printing on Continuous Paper You can also load single sheets from two tractor positions (push and pull) and three paper entry slots (... it is shipped. This allows you load continuous paper with an opening large enough for single sheets and continuous paper. EPSON LQ-570e Available Paper Paths The printer provides a variety of paper paths for the paper to use the tear-off edge to easily tear off printed sheets ...
..., or rear. When loading paper in a curved paper path, which paper paths and tractor positions are best for printing on continuous paper. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 Printing on Continuous Paper You can also load single sheets from two tractor positions (push and pull) and three paper entry slots (... it is shipped. This allows you load continuous paper with an opening large enough for single sheets and continuous paper. EPSON LQ-570e Available Paper Paths The printer provides a variety of paper paths for the paper to use the tear-off edge to easily tear off printed sheets ...
Product Information Guide
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... Sheets You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, or postcards in the top slot only. Always use . EPSON LQ-570e Printing on top of the printer, even with continuous paper already loaded in the top slot. Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in combination... in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Paper Release Lever Positions Use the paper release lever to load single-sheet multipart forms. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 9 When the tractor is in the pull position, you want to use the front paper slot to indicate the paper source you can ...
... Sheets You can load ordinary single sheets, single-sheet multipart forms, or postcards in the top slot only. Always use . EPSON LQ-570e Printing on top of the printer, even with continuous paper already loaded in the top slot. Loading paper in the top slot You can load paper in combination... in the front, rear, or bottom slot. Paper Release Lever Positions Use the paper release lever to load single-sheet multipart forms. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 9 When the tractor is in the pull position, you want to use the front paper slot to indicate the paper source you can ...
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EPSON LQ-570e Paper Thickness Lever Positions The paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of 8 positions identified by the scale next to the lever. To use them only under normal operating conditions, as follows: Temperature ... with labels requires a straight or almost straight paper path. For best results with sprocket holes for a tractor feeder. It is smeared, you resume printing. 10 - EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of up to 5 parts (the original plus up to load...
EPSON LQ-570e Paper Thickness Lever Positions The paper thickness lever allows the printer to accommodate various thicknesses of 8 positions identified by the scale next to the lever. To use them only under normal operating conditions, as follows: Temperature ... with labels requires a straight or almost straight paper path. For best results with sprocket holes for a tractor feeder. It is smeared, you resume printing. 10 - EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 Use the following table to set the paper thickness lever to match the thickness of up to 5 parts (the original plus up to load...
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... nearest the paper entry slot. 4. To reinstall the tractor in the push position, see the User's Guide. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 11 Make sure the printer is firmly seated. You are now ready to make sure that it and install the paper tension unit (as described under... Reinstalling the tractor in the pull position, you finish printing, tear off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-570e Removing continuous paper with labels from the printer. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up . 3. Removing the push tractor To remove the...
... nearest the paper entry slot. 4. To reinstall the tractor in the push position, see the User's Guide. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 11 Make sure the printer is firmly seated. You are now ready to make sure that it and install the paper tension unit (as described under... Reinstalling the tractor in the pull position, you finish printing, tear off the backing sheet and jamming the printer, follow these steps: 1. EPSON LQ-570e Removing continuous paper with labels from the printer. Press the tractor's lock tabs, tilt the tractor up . 3. Removing the push tractor To remove the...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-570e Using the Tractor in the Pull Position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy ... with labels. To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of the tractor to make sure it is turned off the printer. To install a tractor in a safe place, or install it off feature with the pull tractor. Because thick paper requires a straight paper ...any paper loaded on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON LQ-570e 4.
EPSON LQ-570e Using the Tractor in the Pull Position Using the tractor in the pull position is ideal for printing on thick and heavy ... with labels. To further reduce the chance of paper jams and improve the performance of the tractor to make sure it is turned off the printer. To install a tractor in a safe place, or install it off feature with the pull tractor. Because thick paper requires a straight paper ...any paper loaded on each side of the paper tension unit and lift the unit up and off their backing sheet inside the printer and cause a paper jam. EPSON LQ-570e 4.
Product Information Guide
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... position in effect until it to adjust the top-of -form position is where the printer will start printing on the page. 5. Press the LF/FF D button to exit micro adjust mode. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 13 When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position setting remains in ...lose the topof-form position. 6. If you mark a point 0.22 inch (5.5 mm) above the paper's perforation; Make sure the printer is even with the micro adjust feature. EPSON LQ-570e 5. If necessary, adjust the top-of the unit until you change it to move the top-of -form position for about 3 ...
... position in effect until it to adjust the top-of -form position is where the printer will start printing on the page. 5. Press the LF/FF D button to exit micro adjust mode. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 13 When the paper reaches the default top-of -form position setting remains in ...lose the topof-form position. 6. If you mark a point 0.22 inch (5.5 mm) above the paper's perforation; Make sure the printer is even with the micro adjust feature. EPSON LQ-570e 5. If necessary, adjust the top-of the unit until you change it to move the top-of -form position for about 3 ...
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...auto tear-off is jammed in the printer, remove the paper guide. 4. Clearing Paper Jams 1. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 If a single sheet of paper is loaded in the printer, tear off the supply at the current tear-off position). When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the... and printing begins. After you set the tear-off position, press the Pause button to turn off the printer. 1. The printer has a minimum and maximum tear-off the printer. 2. EPSON LQ-570e Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge If you use the push tractor, you can use the tear...
...auto tear-off is jammed in the printer, remove the paper guide. 4. Clearing Paper Jams 1. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 If a single sheet of paper is loaded in the printer, tear off the supply at the current tear-off position). When you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the... and printing begins. After you set the tear-off position, press the Pause button to turn off the printer. 1. The printer has a minimum and maximum tear-off the printer. 2. EPSON LQ-570e Advancing the Paper to the Tear-Off Edge If you use the push tractor, you can use the tear...
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...5. The current settings remain in the language selection instructions. otherwise you need 5 sheets of continuous paper. EPSON LQ-570e 6. If you use single sheets, you may damage the printer. If you notice that the vertical lines in this problem. Bidirectional Alignment If you need 5 single sheets ... Bi-D, Uni-D, Auto 3. If you want , as described in effect until the Font lights indicate the language you may damage the printer. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 15 Buzzer Roll paper On, Off On, Off * These settings take effect only when IBM 2390 Plus emulation is turned off...
...5. The current settings remain in the language selection instructions. otherwise you need 5 sheets of continuous paper. EPSON LQ-570e 6. If you use single sheets, you may damage the printer. If you notice that the vertical lines in this problem. Bidirectional Alignment If you need 5 single sheets ... Bi-D, Uni-D, Auto 3. If you want , as described in effect until the Font lights indicate the language you may damage the printer. 4/00 EPSON LQ-570e - 15 Buzzer Roll paper On, Off On, Off * These settings take effect only when IBM 2390 Plus emulation is turned off...
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...the self test results are represented by dots. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 Printing a Self Test Running the self test helps you turn on the printer. 3. Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least 5 seconds before turning it back on the printer. however, the draft test prints faster ...than the letter-quality test. A series of alignment patterns. 3. EPSON LQ-570e 2. While holding down the Load...
...the self test results are represented by dots. EPSON LQ-570e 4/00 Printing a Self Test Running the self test helps you turn on the printer. 3. Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least 5 seconds before turning it back on the printer. however, the draft test prints faster ...than the letter-quality test. A series of alignment patterns. 3. EPSON LQ-570e 2. While holding down the Load...
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... head by hand to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the printer. 3. 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 If you think lubrication is installed, remove it using the original box and...
... head by hand to carefully brush away all dust and dirt from the printer. 3. 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 If you think lubrication is installed, remove it using the original box and...
Transition Guide
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It's faster, more durable, and handles more parts per form. Take a few minutes to read this booklet: New Specifications 3 Printer Software 4 Turning On the Printer 5 The Control Panel 5 Location of the Knob 7 Paper Handling 7 Selecting Fonts 7 Adjusting for Different Top and Bottom Margins 8 Adjusting .... 9 Clearing the Input Buffer 10 Printing a Self Test 11 New Options 11 it works the same way as the EPSON LQ-570+. Read This First What's new about the EPSON® LQ-570e? But don't worry; Here's what you'll find inside this booklet so you can get up and running quickly.
It's faster, more durable, and handles more parts per form. Take a few minutes to read this booklet: New Specifications 3 Printer Software 4 Turning On the Printer 5 The Control Panel 5 Location of the Knob 7 Paper Handling 7 Selecting Fonts 7 Adjusting for Different Top and Bottom Margins 8 Adjusting .... 9 Clearing the Input Buffer 10 Printing a Self Test 11 New Options 11 it works the same way as the EPSON LQ-570+. Read This First What's new about the EPSON® LQ-570e? But don't worry; Here's what you'll find inside this booklet so you can get up and running quickly.
Transition Guide
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... summarizes the basic specification differences for setup instructions and detailed information about your printer. About Your EPSON LQ-570e This booklet briefly describes the new features provided by the EPSON LQ-570e. Your new LQ-570e printer is intended for detailed instructions on hours), 25% duty cycle LQ-570+ LQ: 75 cps Draft: 225 cps High speed draft (10 cpi): not available...
... summarizes the basic specification differences for setup instructions and detailed information about your printer. About Your EPSON LQ-570e This booklet briefly describes the new features provided by the EPSON LQ-570e. Your new LQ-570e printer is intended for detailed instructions on hours), 25% duty cycle LQ-570+ LQ: 75 cps Draft: 225 cps High speed draft (10 cpi): not available...
