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...l12coI Bidirectional logic-seeking for graphics (unidirectional can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman / Epson Sans serif 1 mln pt I8 j8 ] maxpl I 32 ( 32 Increments ~ 2 Dt ~2 Pt Character tables: Character ...dot matrix Chemcten per Inch 10 10 / 12 110 ! 12 Cheratefdecondlllne 225 210 252 I 70 184 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Character size I LQ-1070 , 151 mm (5.9 Inches) / 609 mm (24 0 Inches) : I366 mm 114.5 inches) ! 16.4 kg (18.5 lb) 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570...
...l12coI Bidirectional logic-seeking for graphics (unidirectional can also select other font/pitch combinations using ESC/P 2 commands. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman / Epson Sans serif 1 mln pt I8 j8 ] maxpl I 32 ( 32 Increments ~ 2 Dt ~2 Pt Character tables: Character ...dot matrix Chemcten per Inch 10 10 / 12 110 ! 12 Cheratefdecondlllne 225 210 252 I 70 184 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Character size I LQ-1070 , 151 mm (5.9 Inches) / 609 mm (24 0 Inches) : I366 mm 114.5 inches) ! 16.4 kg (18.5 lb) 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570...
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...and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.12 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Printable area: Single sheets A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Printable area The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 ... inches) for one sheet 40 to 58 g/m* (12 to 15 lb) per sheet l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the top slot only. LQ-570/1070 Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: AC 120 V (120 V model) AC lcr3.5 to 132 V (120 V model) Rated cuwen t: 2.0 A (120 V ...
...and below the perforation) are 3 mm (0.12 inches). However, the maximum printable width is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Printable area: Single sheets A The minimum top margin is 13.5 mm (0.53 inches). Printable area The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 ... inches) for one sheet 40 to 58 g/m* (12 to 15 lb) per sheet l Load single-sheet multi-part forms only into the top slot only. LQ-570/1070 Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: AC 120 V (120 V model) AC lcr3.5 to 132 V (120 V model) Rated cuwen t: 2.0 A (120 V ...
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...loading or tear-off position. Press again to return to the loading position (however, the printer normally loads paper automatically). Data dump mode allows advanced users to the standby position. LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of communication problems between ... the paper backward to select from the cut -sheet feeder is on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 PAUSE (yellow) On when the printer is operating properly and gives you check that your printer is not ready to enter data dump mode. The printing speed is reduced when...
...loading or tear-off position. Press again to return to the loading position (however, the printer normally loads paper automatically). Data dump mode allows advanced users to the standby position. LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of communication problems between ... the paper backward to select from the cut -sheet feeder is on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 PAUSE (yellow) On when the printer is operating properly and gives you check that your printer is not ready to enter data dump mode. The printing speed is reduced when...
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...character sets You can print draft characters at speeds up to 225 cps (characters per second). I R $ a ; LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Off On j off off , the graphics character table is unidirectional even if you can also select the following eight ... On Off j On 'cm I Off ioff I USA ! This makes it ideal for that line only. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to Table 4. l-l j l-2 11-3 14 Set lntemattonal character sats Off j accordmg to select graphics) while DIP...
...character sets You can print draft characters at speeds up to 225 cps (characters per second). I R $ a ; LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Off On j off off , the graphics character table is unidirectional even if you can also select the following eight ... On Off j On 'cm I Off ioff I USA ! This makes it ideal for that line only. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to Table 4. l-l j l-2 11-3 14 Set lntemattonal character sats Off j accordmg to select graphics) while DIP...
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... with a linefeed code (LF). Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on Interface Specifications Your printer is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 lf your computer in its input buffer. If each signal must be more than 0.5 1 mlcroseamds at the recelvma terminal... level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of the BUSY signal is equipped with a parallel interface. char. nal -around level. When thts level becomes LOW, the I printer controller IS reset to the direction of each line ...
... with a linefeed code (LF). Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on Interface Specifications Your printer is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 lf your computer in its input buffer. If each signal must be more than 0.5 1 mlcroseamds at the recelvma terminal... level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of the BUSY signal is equipped with a parallel interface. char. nal -around level. When thts level becomes LOW, the I printer controller IS reset to the direction of each line ...
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...ESC/P New Commands The following commands are not supported on the printer; The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which varies according to country. Dimensions and weight Prlntor Cutrheel leeder : Lc-570 Smglsbm I C80637' HslgM I 1377mm I (14.8 Inches)...74 lb) Note: Dimensions when mounted on Epson ESC/P 2 printers: ESCb ESC/ FXa set : cc (G (U (V t* =(c =(t EsC(v ESC. Escx Escc Set page length in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers C80640' I Thickness Weight Slngls sheets I ...
...ESC/P New Commands The following commands are not supported on the printer; The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which varies according to country. Dimensions and weight Prlntor Cutrheel leeder : Lc-570 Smglsbm I C80637' HslgM I 1377mm I (14.8 Inches)...74 lb) Note: Dimensions when mounted on Epson ESC/P 2 printers: ESCb ESC/ FXa set : cc (G (U (V t* =(c =(t EsC(v ESC. Escx Escc Set page length in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers C80640' I Thickness Weight Slngls sheets I ...
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... &dot, double-speed, double-density, bit-image printing Select quadruple-density bit-image printing Delete character LQ-570/1070 Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None. Product Support Bulletins None. ESC A ESC K ESC L ESC Y ESC2 DEL Beeper Backspace Select printer Deselect printer Cancel data Cancel MSB control Unidirectional printing for one available from a menu Because Epson printers...
... &dot, double-speed, double-density, bit-image printing Select quadruple-density bit-image printing Delete character LQ-570/1070 Information Reference List Engineering Change Notices None. Product Support Bulletins None. ESC A ESC K ESC L ESC Y ESC2 DEL Beeper Backspace Select printer Deselect printer Cancel data Cancel MSB control Unidirectional printing for one available from a menu Because Epson printers...
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...Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of their carriages. Unique control-panel design. You can print characters of various sizes. The LQ-1070 has a wide carriage that accommodates paper up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide, Introduction 1 The printer... automatically loads single sheets and continuous paper. This enhanced printer control language adds scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Epson...
...Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of their carriages. Unique control-panel design. You can print characters of various sizes. The LQ-1070 has a wide carriage that accommodates paper up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide, Introduction 1 The printer... automatically loads single sheets and continuous paper. This enhanced printer control language adds scalable fonts and improved graphics capability. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Epson...
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... printing than the standard fabric ribbon. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for LQ-1070) Although you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder to the single-bin model. Single-Bin Cut... -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without reloading. Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder.
... printing than the standard fabric ribbon. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for LQ-1070) Although you can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your printer. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder to the single-bin model. Single-Bin Cut... -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without reloading. Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder.
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... of the printer stand. Position your printer level. If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Choosing a Place for the Printer If you plan to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg...
... of the printer stand. Position your printer level. If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Choosing a Place for the Printer If you plan to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg...
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Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the LQ-570 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the LQ-1070; Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. I Here is part of paper between the edge ...guides until it meets resistance. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer ...
Testing the Printer CAUTION: Run the self test using paper at least 210 mm (8.2 inches) wide for the LQ-570 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the LQ-1070; Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5. I Here is part of paper between the edge ...guides until it meets resistance. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer ...
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... list: EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Choosing from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference): LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-860 (LQ-1060) LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of these programs provide an installation or... choose a program with your program does not list this printer, contact the manufacturer of the software to see if an update that supports the LQ-570/1070 is listed, select the first one available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you can use so that...
... list: EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Choosing from the following list (the printers are listed in the order of preference): LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-860 (LQ-1060) LQ-850 (LQ-1050) LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-800 (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of these programs provide an installation or... choose a program with your program does not list this printer, contact the manufacturer of the software to see if an update that supports the LQ-570/1070 is listed, select the first one available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you can use so that...
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Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from either the top or front of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from the top 1. You can print on single sheets of the printer. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on . 2-4 Paper Handling The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the LQ-1070. Turn on the printer.
Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from either the top or front of paper from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 257 mm (10.1 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from the top 1. You can print on single sheets of the printer. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on . 2-4 Paper Handling The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the LQ-1070. Turn on the printer.
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To feed paper from the front or bottom, you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to page 2-12. If you want to feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use both the push and pull ... paths Below are using. You can feed continuous paper from the rear, front, or bottom. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to the position indicated for feeding paper from the rear. Using Continuous Paper You can print on...
To feed paper from the front or bottom, you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to page 2-12. If you want to feed paper through the bottom paper slot, use both the push and pull ... paths Below are using. You can feed continuous paper from the rear, front, or bottom. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to the position indicated for feeding paper from the rear. Using Continuous Paper You can print on...
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...use with it. By connecting both cut-sheet feeders, you can operate them if you remove the cut-sheet feeder. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. l If you install the single-bin cut-sheet feeder, you will need to 25 envelopes. you need them as a double-bin... case, make sure the paper-tension unit is installed, remove it and re-install in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity LQ-570 C80637* C80638* LQ-1070 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the push-tractor position. If ...
...use with it. By connecting both cut-sheet feeders, you can operate them if you remove the cut-sheet feeder. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. l If you install the single-bin cut-sheet feeder, you will need to 25 envelopes. you need them as a double-bin... case, make sure the paper-tension unit is installed, remove it and re-install in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity LQ-570 C80637* C80638* LQ-1070 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for last digit, which varies by following the instructions in the push-tractor position. If ...
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... as described in Chapter 2. CAUTION: Use the knob on the printer. Loading paper with your standard tractor installed in Chapter 2. 5. Turn on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Install the optional pull tractor in the pull-tractor ...the optional pull tractor along with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 1. Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for LQ-570) and C80022* (for LQ-1070) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which varies according to country.) The ...
... as described in Chapter 2. CAUTION: Use the knob on the printer. Loading paper with your standard tractor installed in Chapter 2. 5. Turn on the right side of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Install the optional pull tractor in the pull-tractor ...the optional pull tractor along with the push tractor and the optional pull tractor 1. Pull Tractor The optional pull tractors, C80019* (for LQ-570) and C80022* (for LQ-1070) provide optimum continuous paper handling. (The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit, which varies according to country.) The ...
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l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: LQ-570 LQ-1070 Standard fabric #7753 #7754 Film #7768 #7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3
l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. The following Epson ribbon cartridges are recommended: LQ-570 LQ-1070 Standard fabric #7753 #7754 Film #7768 #7770 To replace the ribbon cartridge, follow the steps in Installing the ribbon cartridge in Chapter 1. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3
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Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per second with continuous feed Character sizes 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 12 cpi 12 cpi condensed 15 cpi Maximum printed characters LQ-570 LQ-1070 80 136 137 164 96 204 160 233 120 272 7-2 Technical Specifications...
Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: X-pin impact dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per second with continuous feed Character sizes 10 cpi 10 cpi condensed 12 cpi 12 cpi condensed 15 cpi Maximum printed characters LQ-570 LQ-1070 80 136 137 164 96 204 160 233 120 272 7-2 Technical Specifications...
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If this printer; however, you may notice increases in multi- l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for LQ-570 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for LQ-1070 Copies Four sheets (one original plus up to three copies) Thickness ...higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3...
If this printer; however, you may notice increases in multi- l Use only carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for LQ-570 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for LQ-1070 Copies Four sheets (one original plus up to three copies) Thickness ...higher grade of paper. 7-4 Technical Specifications Printer Specifications Paper Single sheets: Width top front Length Thickness Weight 148 to 257 mm (5.8 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 148 to 420 mm (5.8 to 16.5 inches) for LQ-1070 182 to 257 mm (7.2 to 10.1 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3...
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...g / m2 (12 to 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only. However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for LQ-570 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature and ...humidity conditions. l Insert envelopes into the top slot only. C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2 ½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x ...
...g / m2 (12 to 0.0075 inches) total l Use continuous type labels only. However, the maximum printable width is 203 mm (8 inches) for LQ-570 or 345 mm (13.8 inches) for backing sheet 0.16 to 0.19 mm (0.0063 to 15 lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature and ...humidity conditions. l Insert envelopes into the top slot only. C The minimum bottom margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). Printer Specifications Labels: Size 63.5 x 23.8 mm (2 ½ x 15/16 inches) 101 x 23.8 mm (4 x 15/16 inches) 101 x 27 mm (4 x ...