Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Reliability - These printers have paper loaded and waiting. EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage...
... if it has a narrow or wide carriage: LLL L Nine-pin printers all begin with FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. Reliability - These printers have paper loaded and waiting. EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Two tractors hold the forms securely. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off and top of paper - EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with...
... stay properly aligned and do not get jammed or misfed. Two tractors hold the forms securely. LL Functionality-Paper handling Versatile paper handling allows EPSON impact printers to tear off and top of paper - EPSON 24-pin impact printers utilize ESC/P 2, which includes these additional features: el Proportionally-spaced scalab fonts Enhanced graphics printing which prints with...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- Paper feed method Top friction feed (standard paper guide) Optional high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push...
.... 1/00 Other trademarks are the property of paper Single sheets, single sheet labels, top- Paper feed method Top friction feed (standard paper guide) Optional high-capacity cutsheet feeder Optional second-bin cutsheet feeder Type of paper. L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have a Paper Thickness Lever that allows the printer to this position when using the front push...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will take advantage of all of their respective owners. After a document is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically advance the paper to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing a button on the control panel...
... are printed unidirectionally for accuracy L Windows applications will take advantage of all of their respective owners. After a document is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically advance the paper to precisely line-up documents, include automatic tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing a button on the control panel...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. 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 ...Feed : OFF 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 direct...
...in the software utility, and download the settings to the Printer Status Monitor. 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 ...Feed : OFF 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 direct...
Product Information Guide
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... impact 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-570/1070-l Fort1 I I 1 Epson Drafi Epson Cower Epson Roman 1 Epson...
... impact 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-570/1070-l Fort1 I I 1 Epson Drafi Epson Cower Epson Roman 1 Epson...
Product Information Guide
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...minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). l Use orily carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width Copies Thickness Weight 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for LQ-570 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for LQ1070 Four sheets (1 original plus up to 3 copies)...lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers 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 ...
...minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). l Use orily carbonless multi-part forms. Continuous paper: Width Copies Thickness Weight 101 to 254 mm (4 to 10 inches) for LQ-570 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for LQ1070 Four sheets (1 original plus up to 3 copies)...lb) l Use envelopes only under normal temperature and humidity conditions. The minimum left and right margins are 13 mm (0.51 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers 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 ...
Product Information Guide
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...feed it backward to the tear-off unless you move the paper-thickness lever to find the cause of the printer settings. Press again to return to the loading position (however, the printer normally loads paper automatically). LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the ...current status of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected for paper feeding. BIN 1 (green) On when bin 1 of the printer. Buttons PAUSE Press this light is...
...feed it backward to the tear-off unless you move the paper-thickness lever to find the cause of the printer settings. Press again to return to the loading position (however, the printer normally loads paper automatically). LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you the ...current status of the optional cut-sheet feeder is selected for paper feeding. BIN 1 (green) On when bin 1 of the printer. Buttons PAUSE Press this light is...
Product Information Guide
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... DIP switch 1-8 on when you turn on the next page. The printer automatically returns the paper to read data. Do not use a twisted-pair cable for Pms 1 Q-30 34 - Auto line feed When auto line feed is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the...
... DIP switch 1-8 on when you turn on the next page. The printer automatically returns the paper to read data. Do not use a twisted-pair cable for Pms 1 Q-30 34 - Auto line feed When auto line feed is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Specifications and pin assignments The built-in parallel interface has the...
Product Information Guide
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... The following commands are not supported on the printer; 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 Envslopes... to 82 g/m' (17 to 22 Ibs) ! 45 to 91 g/m2 I(12 to 24 Ibs) Paper storage conditions: Temperature: 18" to 22°C (64" to 72°F) Humidity: 40% to 60...parallel interface. LQ-570/1070 Interface timing The figure below are compatible with the C806381 cut-sheet feeder, at normal operating conditions. The Epson interfaces below ...
... The following commands are not supported on the printer; 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 Envslopes... to 82 g/m' (17 to 22 Ibs) ! 45 to 91 g/m2 I(12 to 24 Ibs) Paper storage conditions: Temperature: 18" to 22°C (64" to 72°F) Humidity: 40% to 60...parallel interface. LQ-570/1070 Interface timing The figure below are compatible with the C806381 cut-sheet feeder, at normal operating conditions. The Epson interfaces below ...
User Manual
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... also try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. See Chapter 1 for paper that it normally asks you what printer you are using single sheets or continuous paper. This is not 8½ x 11, create a test document using standard 8½ x 11-inch paper, set the maximum lines per page to get the results you want...
... also try setting the form length at 10 inches. 5. See Chapter 1 for paper that it normally asks you what printer you are using single sheets or continuous paper. This is not 8½ x 11, create a test document using standard 8½ x 11-inch paper, set the maximum lines per page to get the results you want...
User Manual
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... 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 Paper 2-9 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . 2-21...
... 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 Paper 2-9 Switching Between Continuous Paper and Single Sheets . . . 2-21...
User Manual
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... 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
... 4-1 Cut-Sheet Feeders 4-2 Pull Tractor 4-12 Interface Cards 4-14 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1 Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Problems and Solutions 6-2 Power Supply 6-3 Printing 6-4 Paper Handling 6-8 Options 6-10 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7-1 Printer Specifications 7-2 Interface Specifications 7-10 Option Specifications 7-14 Initialization 7-16 Chapter 8 Command Summary 8-1 Using the Command...
User Manual
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Automatic paper loading. The LQ-570 has a standard width carriage that accommodates paper up to 252 characters per second in application programs written for the width of their carriages. Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. You can print up to suit your Epson printer an...
Automatic paper loading. The LQ-570 has a standard width carriage that accommodates paper up to 252 characters per second in application programs written for the width of their carriages. Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that accommodates paper up to 254 mm (10 inches) wide. You can print up to suit your Epson printer an...
User Manual
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...from several printer options to 150 sheets of paper into your country. 2 Introduction Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for LQ-570, C80639* for LQ-1070) Although you can load continuous paper and ...printer's built-in your printer without removing the cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to enhance your local Epson dealer for choosing the right interface and instructions on these options, see Chapter 4 . You can create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to 50 sheets of paper...
...from several printer options to 150 sheets of paper into your country. 2 Introduction Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for LQ-570, C80639* for LQ-1070) Although you can load continuous paper and ...printer's built-in your printer without removing the cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to enhance your local Epson dealer for choosing the right interface and instructions on these options, see Chapter 4 . You can create a double-bin cut -sheet feeder to 50 sheets of paper...
User Manual
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... not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a glossary of your printer. Other chapters contain information on paper handling and day-to read this manual for a list of your equipment. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Introducion Finding ...
... not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see Chapter 6 for a glossary of your printer. Other chapters contain information on paper handling and day-to read this manual for a list of your equipment. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to avoid bodily injury. Introducion Finding ...
User Manual
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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
User Manual
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... 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. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use...
... 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. Never use a printer stand, follow these guidelines: Use...
User Manual
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... you must remove the locking clip as described here: 1. Remove the paper guide. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 lift up and off . 2. Before you turn on the printer, you ever need to transport your printer. Remove the locking clip from the paper-tension unit. Assembling the Printer Removing the protective materials During shipping, packing materials protect the...
... you must remove the locking clip as described here: 1. Remove the paper guide. Setting Up the Printer 1-5 lift up and off . 2. Before you turn on the printer, you ever need to transport your printer. Remove the locking clip from the paper-tension unit. Assembling the Printer Removing the protective materials During shipping, packing materials protect the...
User Manual
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... off . Grasp both ends of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and off also. Slide the print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot.... WARNING: Never move the print head while the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. this can damage the...
... off . Grasp both ends of the printer. 1-6 Setting Up the Printer Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it up and off also. Slide the print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot.... WARNING: Never move the print head while the printer is not plugged into an electrical outlet. 1. this can damage the...