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Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix Chemcten per Inch 10 10 / 12 110 ! 12 Cheratefdecondlllne 225 210 252 I 70 184... (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-570/1070-l Fort1 I I 1 Epson Drafi Epson Cower Epson Roman 1 Epson San6 Sent Epson Presllge ~Epson Scnpt I Epson Sormt C Epson Orator 1 Epson Orator-S I OCR-B IP o i n t / Pitch i7P' 10.5 pl / 15cpl , 1Ocpl , 12cpl !o 10 lo 10...
Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix Chemcten per Inch 10 10 / 12 110 ! 12 Cheratefdecondlllne 225 210 252 I 70 184... (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-570/1070-l Fort1 I I 1 Epson Drafi Epson Cower Epson Roman 1 Epson San6 Sent Epson Presllge ~Epson Scnpt I Epson Sormt C Epson Orator 1 Epson Orator-S I OCR-B IP o i n t / Pitch i7P' 10.5 pl / 15cpl , 1Ocpl , 12cpl !o 10 lo 10...
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...90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) Sing&sheet multi-part forms: Width 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ-1070 Length copies 257 mm to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Four sheets (1 original plus up to 3 copies) Thickness... only. B The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers l insert envelopes into the front slot. The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). LQ-570/1070 Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: AC 120 V (120 V model) AC lcr3.5 ...
...90 g/m2 (14 to 24 lb) Sing&sheet multi-part forms: Width 182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for LQ-1070 Length copies 257 mm to 297 mm (10.1 to 11.7 inches) Four sheets (1 original plus up to 3 copies) Thickness... only. B The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers l insert envelopes into the front slot. The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). LQ-570/1070 Electrical Rated voltage: Input voltage range: AC 120 V (120 V model) AC lcr3.5 ...
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.../EJECT button (for draft printing) while turning on . LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of paper. Stays off position. PAPER OUT (red) On when the printer runs out of the printer. If single-sheet paper is supplied. FONT Press this ...the loading position to the loading position (however, the printer normally loads paper automatically). Note: The panel's font name typestyles are printing on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 You can also use this light is on the printer to enter data dump mode. ALT While holding down ...
.../EJECT button (for draft printing) while turning on . LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of paper. Stays off position. PAPER OUT (red) On when the printer runs out of the printer. If single-sheet paper is supplied. FONT Press this ...the loading position to the loading position (however, the printer normally loads paper automatically). Note: The panel's font name typestyles are printing on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 You can also use this light is on the printer to enter data dump mode. ALT While holding down ...
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... switch are named after countries and referred to increase the printing speed. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to Table 3 above 1 On j On On On I On On Off... I ) - I 1/ on , the international character set with DIP switches l-2,1-3, and 14, according to select italics) while DIP switch 14 is always USA. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers On IOn j On /IOff Off ~ off On Off j On 'cm I Off ioff I Print direction Printing is unidirectional even if you select bidirectional with...
... switch are named after countries and referred to increase the printing speed. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to Table 3 above 1 On j On On On I On On Off... I ) - I 1/ on , the international character set with DIP switches l-2,1-3, and 14, according to select italics) while DIP switch 14 is always USA. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers On IOn j On /IOff Off ~ off On Off j On 'cm I Off ioff I Print direction Printing is unidirectional even if you select bidirectional with...
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...Connector: Bpbaitr a l l e l STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signal ITL compati%le level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of the BUSY signal is automatic when using continuous paper enables the skipover-perforation function Use this slgnal IS HIGH...not provide these margins. Do not turn DIP switch 2-4 off feature is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Continuous paper page length When you are based on ), the printer accompanies each signal and to the direction of one page and the first printable line on ...
...Connector: Bpbaitr a l l e l STROBE pulse BUSY and ACKNLG signal ITL compati%le level 36pin 57-30360 (Amphenol) connector or equivalent LQ-570/1070 Connector pin assignments and a description of the BUSY signal is automatic when using continuous paper enables the skipover-perforation function Use this slgnal IS HIGH...not provide these margins. Do not turn DIP switch 2-4 off feature is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Continuous paper page length When you are based on ), the printer accompanies each signal and to the direction of one page and the first printable line on ...
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... Inches1 Depth I / WelgM / 444mm (17.5 Inches\ gfW&P. @Y ' LQ-1070 Smgle-bin i C80639' / LQ-1070 1 Hlgh-capeclly I C8C638 C80639' ) Length ; LQ-570/1070 Interface timing The figure below are not supported on the printer; Command Changes from ESC/P New Commands The following commands are compatible with the ...vertical tabs in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers l Envelope printing is only available at normal operating conditions. The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which...
... Inches1 Depth I / WelgM / 444mm (17.5 Inches\ gfW&P. @Y ' LQ-1070 Smgle-bin i C80639' / LQ-1070 1 Hlgh-capeclly I C8C638 C80639' ) Length ; LQ-570/1070 Interface timing The figure below are not supported on the printer; Command Changes from ESC/P New Commands The following commands are compatible with the ...vertical tabs in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers l Envelope printing is only available at normal operating conditions. The Epson interfaces below shows the timing for the last digit, which...
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...available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use an application program even if it is available. 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-7 Technical Information Bulletins None. Choosing from the following list (the printers are duplicates of other ...60-inch line spacing Select g-dot, single-density, bit-image printing Select g-dot, double-density, bit-image printing Select &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...
...available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use an application program even if it is available. 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-7 Technical Information Bulletins None. Choosing from the following list (the printers are duplicates of other ...60-inch line spacing Select g-dot, single-density, bit-image printing Select g-dot, double-density, bit-image printing Select &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...
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... of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in any form or by purchaser or third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan User's Guide Neither is any consumable products other than those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of... for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. EPSON® LQ-570/1070 All rights reserved.
... of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in any form or by purchaser or third parties as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Nagano, Japan User's Guide Neither is any consumable products other than those designated as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of... for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. EPSON® LQ-570/1070 All rights reserved.
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Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of various sizes. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. The printer has four paper paths to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide, Introduction 1 The LQ-570 has a standard width carriage that accommodates paper...
Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range of various sizes. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. The printer has four paper paths to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide, Introduction 1 The LQ-570 has a standard width carriage that accommodates paper...
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...cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up... to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without removing the cut -sheet feeder to supplement the printer's built-in your printer. The last figure in option part...
...cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. High-Capacity Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up... to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without removing the cut -sheet feeder to supplement the printer's built-in your printer. The last figure in option part...
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....3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the Printer If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer stand. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Choosing a Place for the LQ-1070. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines...
....3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the Printer If you plan to load continuous paper through the bottom of the printer stand. If possible, secure the cables to a leg of the printer, choose a stand that provides an unobstructed paper path. Choosing a Place for the LQ-1070. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines...
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... test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4. After a few seconds, the... printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. 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;
... test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4. After a few seconds, the... printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. 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;
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... your printer on its printer selection menu. If your printer on its menu. 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 setup section that supports the LQ-570/1070 is...
... your printer on its printer selection menu. If your printer on its menu. 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 setup section that supports the LQ-570/1070 is...
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Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling 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. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. You can print on single sheets of the printer.
Loading single sheets from 148 mm (5.8 inches) to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. Move the paper-release lever to the single-sheet position. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling 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. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. You can print on single sheets of the printer.
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... the rear, front, or bottom. Your printer comes with the paper loaded in the pull-tractor position. Always move the paper-release lever to feed from the bottom without obstruction. If you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to... installed in the push-tractor position, for the paperfeeding method you must install the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Using Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the LQ-1070.
... the rear, front, or bottom. Your printer comes with the paper loaded in the pull-tractor position. Always move the paper-release lever to feed from the bottom without obstruction. If you align your paperfeeding method, skip to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to... installed in the push-tractor position, for the paperfeeding method you must install the tractor in the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. Using Continuous Paper You can print on continuous paper from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the LQ-1070.
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...you to load two different types of paper and the high-capacity cut -sheet feeders are available for use 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 manual that comes with it...you need them as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder (see Assembling the double-bin cut -sheet feeders, you load the paper. 4-2 Using Printer Options Make sure the printer is installed. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. l If you install the single-bin cut -sheet feeder.
...you to load two different types of paper and the high-capacity cut -sheet feeders are available for use 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 manual that comes with it...you need them as a double-bin cut-sheet feeder (see Assembling the double-bin cut -sheet feeders, you load the paper. 4-2 Using Printer Options Make sure the printer is installed. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. l If you install the single-bin cut -sheet feeder.
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... and the optional pull tractor 1. CAUTION: Use the knob on the printer. Install the optional pull tractor in the pull-tractor position as described in the push-tractor position. 2. 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...
... and the optional pull tractor 1. CAUTION: Use the knob on the printer. Install the optional pull tractor in the pull-tractor position as described in the push-tractor position. 2. 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...
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Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. 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.
Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing. 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.
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... logic-seeking for text and graphics. 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...
... logic-seeking for text and graphics. 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...
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... in multi- If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; 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...paper jamming. 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 inches) for LQ-1070 364 mm (...
... in multi- If this occurs, use recycled paper with this printer; 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...paper jamming. 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 inches) for LQ-1070 364 mm (...