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... 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 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-570/1070...
... 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 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-570/1070...
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.... l insert envelopes into the front slot. B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Continuous puper The xninimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 13 mm (0.51 inches). part forms l ...x 27 mm (4 x 17/16 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (O.OM8 to 0.0031 inches) for LQ1070 Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). 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 model)...
.... l insert envelopes into the front slot. B The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Continuous puper The xninimum top and bottom margins (above and below the perforation) are 13 mm (0.51 inches). part forms l ...x 27 mm (4 x 17/16 inches) 0.07 to 0.09 mm (O.OM8 to 0.0031 inches) for LQ1070 Envelopes A The minimum top margin is 8.5 mm (0.33 inches). 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 model)...
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PAUSE (yellow) On when the printer is on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 The printing speed is reduced when this light is not ready to temporarily stop printing. Buttons PAUSE Press this button to load a single sheet of .... CONDENSED Press this button to feed it backward to feed the paper forward one line. The buttons let you control many of each DIP switch. LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of the optionai cut -sheet feeders are installed and you are meant as guides...
PAUSE (yellow) On when the printer is on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 The printing speed is reduced when this light is not ready to temporarily stop printing. Buttons PAUSE Press this button to load a single sheet of .... CONDENSED Press this button to feed it backward to feed the paper forward one line. The buttons let you control many of each DIP switch. LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the current status of the optionai cut -sheet feeders are installed and you are meant as guides...
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... l-5 is on off oft 1 On / On j On Ioff DIP-switch functions This section describes all of dots in : five graphics character tables and one direction only--allows for precise vertical printing alignment. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript...) 11 Inches (279 mm\ 11.7 inches (296 mm) 12 mchas (305 mm) 2-l 2-2 Off On off Table 3 ~ntemational character sets cc4mtry I USA ! LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page length (for contmuo~s ' paper1 ~Tearoff Auto line feed ON OFF / I See Table 5 ...
... l-5 is on off oft 1 On / On j On Ioff DIP-switch functions This section describes all of dots in : five graphics character tables and one direction only--allows for precise vertical printing alignment. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript...) 11 Inches (279 mm\ 11.7 inches (296 mm) 12 mchas (305 mm) 2-l 2-2 Off On off Table 3 ~ntemational character sets cc4mtry I USA ! LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070 Table 2 DlP switch 2 gi 2-2 [/ 2-3 I 2-4 Dewtptlotl Page length (for contmuo~s ' paper1 ~Tearoff Auto line feed ON OFF / I See Table 5 ...
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... Signal level: 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 paper. DIrectIon STROBE 1IN cDeSCrlplloll STROBE pulse to the tear-off position. Pulse width must be carried out only... 2-3 on TTL level. Its pulse width must be sure to the direction of the BUSY signal is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Both the rise and fall times of the top and bottom margins. Skip-over the perforation between the last printable line on ), the...
... Signal level: 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 paper. DIrectIon STROBE 1IN cDeSCrlplloll STROBE pulse to the tear-off position. Pulse width must be carried out only... 2-3 on TTL level. Its pulse width must be sure to the direction of the BUSY signal is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Both the rise and fall times of the top and bottom margins. Skip-over the perforation between the last printable line on ), the...
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... (1.85 lb) 434 mm 2.15 kg (17.1 Inches) (4.74 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. includes printer dimensions Bin capan'ty Single sheets: Envelopes: C80637' and C80639 Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m' (22~lb... Cut-sheet feeders The asterisk (') in this section is only available with your printer's built-in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Model Numkr ' C823051 c823071 I -MI) Deleted Commands The following are not ...
... (1.85 lb) 434 mm 2.15 kg (17.1 Inches) (4.74 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. includes printer dimensions Bin capan'ty Single sheets: Envelopes: C80637' and C80639 Up to 50 sheets of 82-g/m' (22~lb... Cut-sheet feeders The asterisk (') in this section is only available with your printer's built-in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers Model Numkr ' C823051 c823071 I -MI) Deleted Commands The following are not ...
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.... 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-7 Related Documentation TM-LQ57APS LQ-570/1070 and ActionPrinter 5000/55OU Service Manual EL-LQ57AP5 LQ-570/1070 and AP5000/5500 Parts List 4000552COl-00 LQ-570/1070 User'sGuide Installation/Support Tips Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of the printer's features. Non-recommended Commands Epson recommends against...
.... 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-7 Related Documentation TM-LQ57APS LQ-570/1070 and ActionPrinter 5000/55OU Service Manual EL-LQ57AP5 LQ-570/1070 and AP5000/5500 Parts List 4000552COl-00 LQ-570/1070 User'sGuide Installation/Support Tips Most application programs let you specify the type of printer you can take full advantage of the printer's features. Non-recommended Commands Epson recommends against...
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EPSON® LQ-570/1070 All rights reserved. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of any ...the use of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in the preparation of International Business Machines ...
EPSON® LQ-570/1070 All rights reserved. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of any ...the use of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in the preparation of International Business Machines ...
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... print up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide, Introduction 1 Epson ESC/P 2. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. The LQ-1070 has a wide carriage that accommodates paper up to suit...
... print up to 355.6 mm (14 inches) wide, Introduction 1 Epson ESC/P 2. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. The LQ-1070 has a wide carriage that accommodates paper up to suit...
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... Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for choosing the right interface and instructions on these options, see Chapter 4 . Guidlines for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon... on installing the cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in your printer. Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your country. 2 Introduction Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) Although you can use the standard tractor as a...
... Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for choosing the right interface and instructions on these options, see Chapter 4 . Guidlines for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 150 sheets of paper into your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon... on installing the cards are available to supplement the printer's built-in your printer. Introduction Options You may choose from several printer options to enhance your country. 2 Introduction Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) Although you can use the standard tractor as a...
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...to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the Printer If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they... do not interfere with paper feeding. Position your printer level. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at an angle of the printer, choose a stand that the paper feeds straight into the tractor's sprocket units. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the LQ-1070...
...to use a stand that tilts the printer at least 16.0 kg (35.3 lbs) for the LQ-570 or 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs) for the Printer If you install a cut-sheet feeder, the stand must keep your printer's power cord and interface cable so they... do not interfere with paper feeding. Position your printer level. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use a stand that supports at an angle of the printer, choose a stand that the paper feeds straight into the tractor's sprocket units. 1-4 Setting Up the Printer Choosing a Place for the LQ-1070...
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... the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. I Here is part of ... test. 5. Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. 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; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4.
... the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer To stop the self test, press the PAUSE button (you can resume the self test by pressing the PAUSE button again). 6. I Here is part of ... test. 5. Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. 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; otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen. 4.
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... best to see if an update that supports the LQ-570/1070 is listed, select the first one available from the following list: EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Many of these printers is available. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of...
... best to see if an update that supports the LQ-570/1070 is listed, select the first one available from the following list: EX, FX, LX, RX, MX, Epson printer, Standard printer, Draft printer. Many of these printers is available. 1-14 Setting Up the Printer Configuring Your Software for the Printer Most application programs let you specify the type of...
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Loading 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 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. You can print on single sheets of the printer. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from the top 1. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling
Loading 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 148 mm (5.8 inches) to the single-sheet position. Make sure the paper guide is in the upright position. 2. Move the paper-release lever to 420 mm (16.5 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. You can print on single sheets of the printer. The OPERATE light on the control panel comes on the printer. Using Single Sheets Your printer can load single sheets from the top 1. Turn on . 2-4 Paper Handling
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... from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to the position indicated for feeding paper from the rear. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to page 2-12. Your... the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. To feed paper from the bottom without obstruction. Tractor position and available paper paths Below are using. Always move the paper-release lever to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. If you are the various ways of feeding continuous...
... from 101 mm (4 inches) to 254 mm (10 inches) wide on the LQ-570 and from 101 mm (4 inches) to the position indicated for feeding paper from the rear. You can also install an optional pull tractor and use a printer stand that has a large enough opening for paper to page 2-12. Your... the tractor so the paper feeds smoothly into the printer. To feed paper from the bottom without obstruction. Tractor position and available paper paths Below are using. Always move the paper-release lever to 406 mm (16 inches) wide on the LQ-1070. If you are the various ways of feeding continuous...
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... position, remove it and re-install in the push-tractor position. Assemble the cut-sheet feeder by country. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. install the paper guide after you install the single-bin cut -sheet feeder: 1. The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds...sheets of paper automatically. Note: l Store the paper guide and optional pull-tractor in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity LQ-570 C80637* C80638* LQ-1070 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with it . If the standard tractor is turned off. In either the single-bin...
... position, remove it and re-install in the push-tractor position. Assemble the cut-sheet feeder by country. Remove the paper guide and printer cover. 2. install the paper guide after you install the single-bin cut -sheet feeder: 1. The single-bin cut-sheet feeder holds...sheets of paper automatically. Note: l Store the paper guide and optional pull-tractor in the manual that comes with your printer: Single-bin High-capacity LQ-570 C80637* C80638* LQ-1070 C80639* C80640* * Substitute for use with it . If the standard tractor is turned off. In either the single-bin...
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... Install the optional pull tractor in the pull-tractor position as described in Chapter 2. 5. 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 pull tractor is...part forms. For best results, use the LF/FF button to feed two sheets of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to the push tractor as described in the push-tractor position. Attach the...
... Install the optional pull tractor in the pull-tractor position as described in Chapter 2. 5. 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 pull tractor is...part forms. For best results, use the LF/FF button to feed two sheets of the printer only to clear paper jams when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or cause it to the push tractor as described in the push-tractor position. Attach the...
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For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. 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. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing.
For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. 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. Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing.
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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 Unidirectional...
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 Unidirectional...
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If this printer; 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 (14.3 inches)...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 0.065 to 0.10 mm (0.0025 to 0.0039 inches) for...
If this printer; 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 (14.3 inches)...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 0.065 to 0.10 mm (0.0025 to 0.0039 inches) for...