Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...up to Letter Quality LLL The name of printing. EPSON impact printers are either 9- L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - These printers have finer printhead pins which: Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part ...printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON...
...up to Letter Quality LLL The name of printing. EPSON impact printers are either 9- L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - These printers have finer printhead pins which: Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part ...printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. or a 24-pin printer, and whether it is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON...
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 ...Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for ...
...! 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 ...Control Code : ESC/P 0 slash : OFF Buzzer : ON Roll Paper : OFF F1 : Execute F10: Previous F2 : Quit CR : Select item F3 : Default F4 : Change Port Printer Status Monitor Utility The Printer Status Monitor provides Windows 95/98 users with automatic error messaging for ...
Product Brochure
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... its advanced APG (Automatic Platen Gap) technology. Its straight paper path and flatbed feed design offer more efficient printing-without sacrificing performance. And, it automatically adjusts the position of the print head to prevent damage to the EPSON LQ-670 or other flatbed printers, the EPSON LQ-680Pro is the perfect solution for the most demanding back...
... its advanced APG (Automatic Platen Gap) technology. Its straight paper path and flatbed feed design offer more efficient printing-without sacrificing performance. And, it automatically adjusts the position of the print head to prevent damage to the EPSON LQ-670 or other flatbed printers, the EPSON LQ-680Pro is the perfect solution for the most demanding back...
Product Brochure
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...dots/character) Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LQ-680Pro EPSON LQ-680Pro Ribbon cartridge High capacity cut sheet feeder Second bin cut sheet feeder) Push tractor feed (rear) Feeder Rear push tractor Cut sheet feeder bin1/bin2 (option) Roll paper holder (option) Paper Feed Speed 64 millisecond per 1/6" 5" per second continuous feed Paper...directional 8-bit parallel interface (IEEE -1284 Nibble Mode supported) Type-B interface slot option Printer Language ESC/P 2 IBM 2390 Plus emulation Paper Handling Cut sheet single sheet (front entry, manual insertion) Width 3.5" to 12" ...
...dots/character) Product/Accessory Part Numbers EPSON LQ-680Pro EPSON LQ-680Pro Ribbon cartridge High capacity cut sheet feeder Second bin cut sheet feeder) Push tractor feed (rear) Feeder Rear push tractor Cut sheet feeder bin1/bin2 (option) Roll paper holder (option) Paper Feed Speed 64 millisecond per 1/6" 5" per second continuous feed Paper...directional 8-bit parallel interface (IEEE -1284 Nibble Mode supported) Type-B interface slot option Printer Language ESC/P 2 IBM 2390 Plus emulation Paper Handling Cut sheet single sheet (front entry, manual insertion) Width 3.5" to 12" ...
Product Information Guide
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... with telex machines. ribbon cartridge print head edge guide control panel paper guide paper thickness lever power switch paper support sprocket units parallel interface EPSON LQ-680Pro printer cover knob Options Paper Handling Options High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806791) Feeds up to create a double bin. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you can install an optional interface card to...
... with telex machines. ribbon cartridge print head edge guide control panel paper guide paper thickness lever power switch paper support sprocket units parallel interface EPSON LQ-680Pro printer cover knob Options Paper Handling Options High-capacity cut -sheet feeder (C806791) Feeds up to create a double bin. Roll paper holder (#8310) Allows you can install an optional interface card to...
Product Information Guide
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... envelopes up to 50 postcards The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). EPSON LQ-680Pro Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 413 cps at 10 cpi Draft 310... cps at 10 cpi 372 cps at 12 cpi 465 cps at 15 cpi Draft condensed 264 cps at 17 cpi 310 cps at 20 cpi LQ 103 cps ...
... envelopes up to 50 postcards The total thickness of the paper stack can be up to 0.20 inch (5 mm). EPSON LQ-680Pro Printer Specifications Mechanical Printing method Printing speed Printing direction Line spacing Printable columns Resolution Paper feed methods Paper feed speed 24-pin impact dot matrix High-speed draft 413 cps at 10 cpi Draft 310... cps at 10 cpi 372 cps at 12 cpi 465 cps at 15 cpi Draft condensed 264 cps at 17 cpi 310 cps at 20 cpi LQ 103 cps ...
Product Information Guide
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... 42 lb (52 to 157 g/m2) Cut-sheet feeders 14 to 24 lb (52 to 60% RH Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. EPSON LQ-680Pro Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets One standard bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble...
... 42 lb (52 to 157 g/m2) Cut-sheet feeders 14 to 24 lb (52 to 60% RH Do not load paper that has been folded or is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. EPSON LQ-680Pro Electronic Interfaces Buffer Built-in fonts Character tables Character sets One standard bidirectional 8-bit parallel interface with IEEE 1284 nibble...
Product Information Guide
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...: front and high-capacity cut -sheet feeder Line glue at the perforation should not extend all the way to the edges of the paper. Continuous paper with optional roll paper holder Width 8.5 ± 0.12 inches (216 ± 3 mm) Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0035 inch (0.07 to 0.09 mm) Weight 14...should be between 1.1 inch (28 mm) left and right of the vertical perforation. t The perforation between pages should be 1 mm or more. EPSON LQ-680Pro Single-sheet multipart forms: front and high-capacity cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front 3.5 to 12 inches (90 to 304.8 mm) High-capacity cut...
...: front and high-capacity cut -sheet feeder Line glue at the perforation should not extend all the way to the edges of the paper. Continuous paper with optional roll paper holder Width 8.5 ± 0.12 inches (216 ± 3 mm) Thickness 0.0028 to 0.0035 inch (0.07 to 0.09 mm) Weight 14...should be between 1.1 inch (28 mm) left and right of the vertical perforation. t The perforation between pages should be 1 mm or more. EPSON LQ-680Pro Single-sheet multipart forms: front and high-capacity cut-sheet feeder entry Width Front 3.5 to 12 inches (90 to 304.8 mm) High-capacity cut...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-680Pro Printable Area Single sheets, envelopes, postcards and roll paper A B A printable area printable B area Continuous paper with overlapping multipart forms A B B printable area B C C A The minimum top margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). For envelopes and postcards loaded...336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 EN 55024 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 5 The maximum printable width is 10.5 inches (266.8 mm). C There is 10.6 inches (269.2 mm). Continuous paper (standard and multipart) A A printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above...
EPSON LQ-680Pro Printable Area Single sheets, envelopes, postcards and roll paper A B A printable area printable B area Continuous paper with overlapping multipart forms A B B printable area B C C A The minimum top margin is 0.17 inch (4.2 mm). For envelopes and postcards loaded...336/EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 50082-1 EN 55024 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 5 The maximum printable width is 10.5 inches (266.8 mm). C There is 10.6 inches (269.2 mm). Continuous paper (standard and multipart) A A printable area B B A The minimum top and bottom margins above...
Product Information Guide
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... the control panel. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font button Selects the font. Tear Off/Special Paper button t Advances continuous paper to diagnose and fix the problem. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. t Flashes when the printer is not loaded correctly. t Loads continuous paper from the tear-off . Paper Out light t On...
... the control panel. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro Control Panel Buttons and Lights Font button Selects the font. Tear Off/Special Paper button t Advances continuous paper to diagnose and fix the problem. t Feeds continuous paper backward from the standby position. t Flashes when the printer is not loaded correctly. t Loads continuous paper from the tear-off . Paper Out light t On...
Product Information Guide
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... of paper types through four paper sources: paper guide, tractor, optional cut -sheet feeder - - - - Paper source Paper guide Optional cut -sheet feeder, or optional roll paper holder. If the error recurs, contact EPSON. Postcards - Roll paper - Optional roll paper holder - - - - - EPSON LQ-680Pro State of panel lights n Paper Out n Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is loaded in the printer. Then...
... of paper types through four paper sources: paper guide, tractor, optional cut -sheet feeder - - - - Paper source Paper guide Optional cut -sheet feeder, or optional roll paper holder. If the error recurs, contact EPSON. Postcards - Roll paper - Optional roll paper holder - - - - - EPSON LQ-680Pro State of panel lights n Paper Out n Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is loaded in the printer. Then...
Product Information Guide
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... the Tear-off their backing and jam the printer. 8 - If you use the tear-off function to the tear-off edge of the printer and tear off . (See "Changing the Default Settings" on page 14 for all types of paper. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 There are nine lever positions, from... three settings: t Select Tractor when you are using roll paper on the optional roll paper holder. Paper type Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous paper)...
... the Tear-off their backing and jam the printer. 8 - If you use the tear-off function to the tear-off edge of the printer and tear off . (See "Changing the Default Settings" on page 14 for all types of paper. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 There are nine lever positions, from... three settings: t Select Tractor when you are using roll paper on the optional roll paper holder. Paper type Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous paper)...
Product Information Guide
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...settings using single sheets. Before printing, make sure the page length is not aligned with continuous paper. For instructions, see the User's Guide.) 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 9 See "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 8 and "Changing the Default Settings" on page 14 for more information..., see "Changing the Default Settings" on page 12. The printer advances the paper to the Auto position. If the ...
...settings using single sheets. Before printing, make sure the page length is not aligned with continuous paper. For instructions, see the User's Guide.) 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 9 See "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on page 8 and "Changing the Default Settings" on page 14 for more information..., see "Changing the Default Settings" on page 12. The printer advances the paper to the Auto position. If the ...
Product Information Guide
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... optional cut -sheet feeder. See "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on the edge of the form only from the paper guide, not from the optional cut -sheet feeder. Using Single-Sheet Multipart Forms Your printer can damage the print head. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 When printing on page 5. Labels can... easily peel off the paper at the side of a label can use...
... optional cut -sheet feeder. See "Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever" on the edge of the form only from the paper guide, not from the optional cut -sheet feeder. Using Single-Sheet Multipart Forms Your printer can damage the print head. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 When printing on page 5. Labels can... easily peel off the paper at the side of a label can use...
Product Information Guide
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EPSON LQ-680Pro Using Postcards You can print on a variety of the paper after the printer loads it , even if you to Auto or 2. Using Micro Adjust The micro adjust feature allows you turn off micro adjust mode. Adjusting the Loading ... so you release the buttons. Press the LF/FF D button to adjust the loading, printing, and tear-off the printer. 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 11 The new loading position is turned on page 5. When loading a sheet from the front (from the optional cut -sheet feeder. (For instructions on loading ...
EPSON LQ-680Pro Using Postcards You can print on a variety of the paper after the printer loads it , even if you to Auto or 2. Using Micro Adjust The micro adjust feature allows you turn off micro adjust mode. Adjusting the Loading ... so you release the buttons. Press the LF/FF D button to adjust the loading, printing, and tear-off the printer. 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 11 The new loading position is turned on page 5. When loading a sheet from the front (from the optional cut -sheet feeder. (For instructions on loading ...
Product Information Guide
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... effect until the next time you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the tear-off edge. The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printer. 2. Remove any remaining pieces of -form or tear-off the printer. 1. Then close the paper guide cover. 7. EPSON LQ-680Pro Adjusting the Printing Position The printing position is the...
... effect until the next time you resume printing, the printer automatically feeds the paper back to the tear-off edge. The printer has a minimum and a maximum tear-off the printer. 2. Remove any remaining pieces of -form or tear-off the printer. 1. Then close the paper guide cover. 7. EPSON LQ-680Pro Adjusting the Printing Position The printing position is the...
Product Information Guide
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... you selected. Changing the Default Settings While you want to remove any of continuous paper. To print all the instructions, you need to change the default settings using the default setting mode. otherwise you turn on the printer. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 Settings Page length for Italic table Font Manual feed wait time Buzzer...
... you selected. Changing the Default Settings While you want to remove any of continuous paper. To print all the instructions, you need to change the default settings using the default setting mode. otherwise you turn on the printer. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 Settings Page length for Italic table Font Manual feed wait time Buzzer...
Product Information Guide
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... at least 5 seconds before turning it receives in your printing problem; A series of alignment patterns, turn on the printer. 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 15 Use continuous paper that the vertical lines in hexadecimal format. 2. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you determine ...
... at least 5 seconds before turning it receives in your printing problem; A series of alignment patterns, turn on the printer. 11/00 EPSON LQ-680Pro - 15 Use continuous paper that the vertical lines in hexadecimal format. 2. To enter hex dump mode, hold down both the LF/FF and Load/Eject buttons while you determine ...
Product Information Guide
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... print head by dots. You need to stop printing. If you think lubrication is needed. Make sure that the print head is receiving. 4. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 5. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 Remove any paper loaded in the printer and turn it...
... print head by dots. You need to stop printing. If you think lubrication is needed. Make sure that the print head is receiving. 4. Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, and paper guide in the original packing materials and place them in their original boxes. 5. EPSON LQ-680Pro 11/00 Remove any paper loaded in the printer and turn it...
User Manual
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Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source 2-2 Paper source and paper types 2-3 Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680 2-4 Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro 2-5 Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-6 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Positioning your continuous paper supply 2-8 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 2-9 Using the tear-off function 2-14 Removing continuous paper 2-17 Using Continuous Multipart Forms 2-17 Using Overlapping Multipart Forms (LQ-680Pro 2-18 Using...
Chapter 2 Paper Handling Selecting a Paper Source 2-2 Paper source and paper types 2-3 Setting the paper release lever (LQ-680 2-4 Setting the Paper Source button (LQ-680Pro 2-5 Adjusting the Paper Thickness Lever 2-6 Using Continuous Paper 2-8 Positioning your continuous paper supply 2-8 Loading continuous paper with the tractor 2-9 Using the tear-off function 2-14 Removing continuous paper 2-17 Using Continuous Multipart Forms 2-17 Using Overlapping Multipart Forms (LQ-680Pro 2-18 Using...