Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! 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 ...printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to host computer connection. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer...
... Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! 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 ...printer L EPSON Remote! EPSON Sales Training EPSON is the DOS-based printer setup utility that allows you to host computer connection. Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer...
Product Information Guide
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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 ...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 0 i0 IO IO IO I 10 /O IO I j0 10 IO 0 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...
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 ...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 0 i0 IO IO IO I 10 /O IO I j0 10 IO 0 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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... DIP switch 140n Note: If you can select by using the ESC R software command. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to suit your printing needs. LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page... character set is unidirectional even if you send the ESC t 0 command (to 225 cps (characters per second). LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers offjon off , the graphics character table is always PC 437 (United States). International character sets You can select the...
... DIP switch 140n Note: If you can select by using the ESC R software command. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to suit your printing needs. LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page... character set is unidirectional even if you send the ESC t 0 command (to 225 cps (characters per second). LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers offjon off , the graphics character table is always PC 437 (United States). International character sets You can select the...
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...): LQ-570 LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-WJ (LQ-1060) LQ450 (LQ-1050) LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-so0 (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of these programs provide an installation or setup section that the program can use so that presents a list of the software to see if an update is available. 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-7 Choose from a menu Because Epson printers...
...): LQ-570 LQ-510/550 LQ-500 LQ-WJ (LQ-1060) LQ450 (LQ-1050) LQ-2550 LQ-2500 LQ-so0 (LQ-1000) LQ-1500 If none of these programs provide an installation or setup section that the program can use so that presents a list of the software to see if an update is available. 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-7 Choose from a menu Because Epson printers...
User Manual
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Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Options 2 Finding Your Way Around 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Printer Parts 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-4 Using Continuous...
Contents Introduction 1 Features 1 Options 2 Finding Your Way Around 3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 3 Printer Parts 4 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Testing the Printer 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Chapter 2 Paper Handling 2-1 Selecting a Paper Feeding Method 2-2 Using Single Sheets 2-4 Using Continuous...
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Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer 1-2 Checking the parts 1-2 Choosing a Place for the Printer 1-3 Assembling the Printer 1-5 Removing the protective materials 1-5 Installing the ribbon cartridge 1-6 Attaching the paper guide 1-9 Testing the Printer 1-10 Plugging in the printer 1-10 Running the self test 1-10 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 1-13 Configuring Your Software for the Printer 1-14 Choosing from a menu 1-14 Setting Up the Printer 1-1
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...an update that supports the LQ-570/1070 is available. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Many of these printers is listed, select the first one available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use all the features of your printer on its menu. To use... printers. If your program does not list this printer, contact the manufacturer of the software to choose a program with your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer ...
...an update that supports the LQ-570/1070 is available. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Many of these printers is listed, select the first one available from a menu Because Epson printers share a great many commands, you use all the features of your printer on its menu. To use... printers. If your program does not list this printer, contact the manufacturer of the software to choose a program with your printer, however, it does not list your printer on its printer selection menu. Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of printer ...
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...Spain I. See the Appendix for character samples. However, you can select by setting DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 according to Table 4. Using the Printer 3-9 To select a graphics character table, you can also select the following sets only with DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, according to DIP-switch Table... This section describes the functions of the DIP switches. International character sets You can select the character tables with the ESC R software command: Japan (English), Norway, Denmark II, Spain II, Latin America, Korea, and Legal. You can choose from eight ...
...Spain I. See the Appendix for character samples. However, you can select by setting DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4 according to Table 4. Using the Printer 3-9 To select a graphics character table, you can also select the following sets only with DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, according to DIP-switch Table... This section describes the functions of the DIP switches. International character sets You can select the character tables with the ESC R software command: Japan (English), Norway, Denmark II, Spain II, Latin America, Korea, and Legal. You can choose from eight ...
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...prints in one direction only-allows for printing graphics such as lines or boxes. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to normal draft speed until the enhancement is turned off. This makes it ideal for... vertical printing alignment. DIP Switches Print direction Printing is unidirectional even if you select bidirectional with the ESC U 0 software command. Input buffer capacity The printer stores data sent from your computer in each draft-font character to 225 cps (characters per second). However, turning ...
...prints in one direction only-allows for printing graphics such as lines or boxes. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to normal draft speed until the enhancement is turned off. This makes it ideal for... vertical printing alignment. DIP Switches Print direction Printing is unidirectional even if you select bidirectional with the ESC U 0 software command. Input buffer capacity The printer stores data sent from your computer in each draft-font character to 225 cps (characters per second). However, turning ...
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...font uses fewer dots per character for presentation-quality documents. You can increase the size of typestyles by combining different character fonts, widths, and other fonts are scalable. Character fonts Your printer has 10 built-in varying sizes with the appropriate software. The sample ... printing. With Epson's new ESC/P 2 printer control language, the Roman and Sans Serif fonts are letter quality (LQ) fonts. To select a font, press the FONT button on the printer's control panel until you can select typestyles using the control panel, DIP switches, software commands, or ...
...font uses fewer dots per character for presentation-quality documents. You can increase the size of typestyles by combining different character fonts, widths, and other fonts are scalable. Character fonts Your printer has 10 built-in varying sizes with the appropriate software. The sample ... printing. With Epson's new ESC/P 2 printer control language, the Roman and Sans Serif fonts are letter quality (LQ) fonts. To select a font, press the FONT button on the printer's control panel until you can select typestyles using the control panel, DIP switches, software commands, or ...
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... You can condense 10 cpi, 12 cpi, and proportional spacing using software commands or your application program. The printout below compares the different types of spacing: This is condensed 12 cpi printing. Using the Printer 3-23 The printout below shows condensed l0- You cannot condense 15-cpi...on a line. Typestyles Character spacing Character spacings of 10, 12, or 15 cpi (characters per inch) and proportional are available using software commands or your application program. This is 12 cpi printing. This is useful for each character gets an equal amount of their normal ...
... You can condense 10 cpi, 12 cpi, and proportional spacing using software commands or your application program. The printout below compares the different types of spacing: This is condensed 12 cpi printing. Using the Printer 3-23 The printout below shows condensed l0- You cannot condense 15-cpi...on a line. Typestyles Character spacing Character spacings of 10, 12, or 15 cpi (characters per inch) and proportional are available using software commands or your application program. This is 12 cpi printing. This is useful for each character gets an equal amount of their normal ...
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...cut -sheet feeder on loading paper in this chapter. You can now use either cut -sheet feeder in , this chapter. 5. See your application software. Install the assembled double-bin cut -sheet feeder becomes bin 2. sheet feeder. You may be able to load paper. Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. You... can also specify the bin number using your application software manual for details. 4-10 Using Printer Options See the section on . Select the bin number by pressing the Bin Select button. Load paper into each bin.
...cut -sheet feeder on loading paper in this chapter. You can now use either cut -sheet feeder in , this chapter. 5. See your application software. Install the assembled double-bin cut -sheet feeder becomes bin 2. sheet feeder. You may be able to load paper. Cut-Sheet Feeders 3. You... can also specify the bin number using your application software manual for details. 4-10 Using Printer Options See the section on . Select the bin number by pressing the Bin Select button. Load paper into each bin.
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... the computer. If you are using the built-in Chapter 2. l The printer sounds like it stops printing abruptly. l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. Printing The printer does not print. Check the software's printer settings. The ribbon may be installed properly. See Setting the paper-thickness lever...
... the computer. If you are using the built-in Chapter 2. l The printer sounds like it stops printing abruptly. l The printer makes a strange noise, the buzzer sounds several times, and the printer stops abruptly. Printing The printer does not print. Check the software's printer settings. The ribbon may be installed properly. See Setting the paper-thickness lever...
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...in the printout. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in random positions. Dots are missing in Chapter 1. l A line of dots is faint. l Dots are missing in Chapter 5. Printed characters are set by your software cannot be worn out. The ribbon cartridge may be printed. The ribbon... as described in printed characters or graphics. Printing The print is damaged. Check that the software is too much slack in your printer. Troubleshooting 6-5 Check the font setting set correctly for your software. Either there is correctly configured for the paper you expected.
...in the printout. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in random positions. Dots are missing in Chapter 1. l A line of dots is faint. l Dots are missing in Chapter 5. Printed characters are set by your software cannot be worn out. The ribbon cartridge may be printed. The ribbon... as described in printed characters or graphics. Printing The print is damaged. Check that the software is too much slack in your printer. Troubleshooting 6-5 Check the font setting set correctly for your software. Either there is correctly configured for the paper you expected.
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... wrong character table or the wrong international character set by your -application software. Check the DIP-switch settings. l The characters printed are being sent. l Printing starts too high or too low on so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to cancel condensed mode. See page ...3-14. Set DIP switch 2-4 on the page. Adjust the line-space setting in your application software and adjust it if necessary. 6-6 Troubleshooting l Page length...
... wrong character table or the wrong international character set by your -application software. Check the DIP-switch settings. l The characters printed are being sent. l Printing starts too high or too low on so that the printer automatically adds a line-feed code to cancel condensed mode. See page ...3-14. Set DIP switch 2-4 on the page. Adjust the line-space setting in your application software and adjust it if necessary. 6-6 Troubleshooting l Page length...
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...bottom part of one page is operating properly, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. Use your dealer. l When clearing the buffer, you choose a printer from your application program is set, but the perforation does not fall in the printout. Troubleshooting 6-7 ...If your application program's menu. l Vertical printed lines do not align. Always advance the paper to choose the correct printer when you also lose the top-of the skip. See page 1-14. Make sure the page-length DIP-switch setting matches the page ...
...bottom part of one page is operating properly, and the problem probably lies in the computer, the software, or the cable. Use your dealer. l When clearing the buffer, you choose a printer from your application program is set, but the perforation does not fall in the printout. Troubleshooting 6-7 ...If your application program's menu. l Vertical printed lines do not align. Always advance the paper to choose the correct printer when you also lose the top-of the skip. See page 1-14. Make sure the page-length DIP-switch setting matches the page ...
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... slack across the width of the sprocket units to two pages. Make sure the sprocket units on the computer and printer match. When using the optional pull tractor, the paper does not feed properly. (Check the section on continuous paper... troubleshooting in the paper. The computer and printer interface settings may have been disabled. The interface may not match. Use only new, clean sheets of the optional pull ...to use the interface card or cable with the wrong specifications. Make sure that your software.
... slack across the width of the sprocket units to two pages. Make sure the sprocket units on the computer and printer match. When using the optional pull tractor, the paper does not feed properly. (Check the section on continuous paper... troubleshooting in the paper. The computer and printer interface settings may have been disabled. The interface may not match. Use only new, clean sheets of the optional pull ...to use the interface card or cable with the wrong specifications. Make sure that your software.
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...dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 225 210 252 70 84 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic-seeking for graphics. (Unidirectional can be selected by DIP -switch or software... command.) l/6 inch, l/8 inch, or programmable in l/360-inch increments 77.6 milliseconds per l/6-inch line; 2.2 inches 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...
...dot matrix Quality High-speed draft Draft Letter Quality Characters per inch 10 10 12 10 12 Characters/second/line 225 210 252 70 84 Printing direction: Line spacing: Paper feed speed: Printable columns: Bidirectional logic-seeking for graphics. (Unidirectional can be selected by DIP -switch or software... command.) l/6 inch, l/8 inch, or programmable in l/360-inch increments 77.6 milliseconds per l/6-inch line; 2.2 inches 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...
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... positions Font selection Special printing effects User-defined character set of conditions) in the data buffer of all text. 7-16 Technical Specifications Software sends the ESC @ command. Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set Default condition Current paper position The current DIP-switch setting Cancelled 1/6 inch 10 cpi or...
... positions Font selection Special printing effects User-defined character set of conditions) in the data buffer of all text. 7-16 Technical Specifications Software sends the ESC @ command. Initialization The printer can be initialized (returned to a fixed set Default condition Current paper position The current DIP-switch setting Cancelled 1/6 inch 10 cpi or...
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For the graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are selected by setting DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, or by using the ESC t software command. Italic Character Table CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0123456789ABCDEF A-2 Appendix Character Tables These character tables are characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).
For the graphics character tables, the ESC 6 and ESC 7 software commands let you select whether hex codes 80 to 9F are selected by setting DIP switches 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-4, or by using the ESC t software command. Italic Character Table CODE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0123456789ABCDEF A-2 Appendix Character Tables These character tables are characters (ESC 6) or control codes (ESC 7).