Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of the print head and enhances printing with 360 dpi in a single pass of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations: Push tractor ...
Tractor paper paths: EPSON impact printers all of the print head and enhances printing with 360 dpi in a single pass of EPSON's impact printers have optional tractor units available. The following chart explains the best use for the push tractor, pull tractor, and push/pull tractor combinations: Push tractor ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can jam or...
... design used in a mylar film Made of the highest grade ABS plastic Offers the highest print quality for dot matrix printers Ultra Letter Quality Keeps the cartridge from warping during times of the print head = First Character = 2,000,000 th Character vs. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can jam or...
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... Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. Because just the print head moves, there is not carrying the extra motor weight. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability...
... Other trademarks are also rated in competitive printers. Because just the print head moves, there is not carrying the extra motor weight. LL Reliability-Off-carriage motor assembly Most EPSON impact printers use an off -carriage motor allows the print head to r EPSON Sales Training EPSON is much less accurate than Total Print Volume. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability...
Product Information Guide
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...Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-l 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 sets: Mechanical 1 italic and 5 graphics character tables 14 international character se6 and 1 legal character set Paper-feed methods: MCBF: M7BF: Print head...with DIP switch or software command). 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 ...
...Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-l 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 sets: Mechanical 1 italic and 5 graphics character tables 14 international character se6 and 1 legal character set Paper-feed methods: MCBF: M7BF: Print head...with DIP switch or software command). 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 ...
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...j On Ioff DIP-switch functions This section describes all of dots in other languages, they are named after countries and referred ... R $ a ; International character sets You can select with the DIP switches. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers l-l j l-2 11-3 14 Set lntemattonal character sats Off j accordmg to as...0 a - However, turning DIP switch l-5 on for unidirectional printing-in which the print head prints in : five graphics character tables and one direction only--allows for precise vertical printing alignment. fi } - The character sets you can select by...
...j On Ioff DIP-switch functions This section describes all of dots in other languages, they are named after countries and referred ... R $ a ; International character sets You can select with the DIP switches. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers l-l j l-2 11-3 14 Set lntemattonal character sats Off j accordmg to as...0 a - However, turning DIP switch l-5 on for unidirectional printing-in which the print head prints in : five graphics character tables and one direction only--allows for precise vertical printing alignment. fi } - The character sets you can select by...
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...on , the tear-off feature is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Adjust your topof-form position with the MICRO FEED buttons to the loading position by pressing the TEAR OFF button or the LOAD/EJECT button Use the tear-off the printed paper. II 33 - ! INC I Not used . ...this by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this slgnal IS HIGH This 1 , slgnal IS always LOW / Note: l The column heading "Direction" refers to complete the connection on continuous paper, DIP switches 2-l and 2-2 let you are based on the next page. l Data transfer must...
...on , the tear-off feature is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 Adjust your topof-form position with the MICRO FEED buttons to the loading position by pressing the TEAR OFF button or the LOAD/EJECT button Use the tear-off the printed paper. II 33 - ! INC I Not used . ...this by observing the ACKNLG or BUSY signal. (Data transfer to this slgnal IS HIGH This 1 , slgnal IS always LOW / Note: l The column heading "Direction" refers to complete the connection on continuous paper, DIP switches 2-l and 2-2 let you are based on the next page. l Data transfer must...
User Manual
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this can damage the printer. 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. Slide the print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it...
this can damage the printer. 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. Slide the print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. Let it cool for a few minutes before touching it...
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.... 4 . This removes any slack in the direction of the cartridge to make sure it moves smoothly. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to install. Slide the print head from side to side to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Assembling the Printer 3. Setting Up the...
.... 4 . This removes any slack in the direction of the cartridge to make sure it moves smoothly. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to install. Slide the print head from side to side to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Assembling the Printer 3. Setting Up the...
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...) wide for the LQ-570 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the LQ-1070; Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen... between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5.
...) wide for the LQ-570 or 360 mm (14 inches) wide for the LQ-1070; Note: If test results are not satisfactory, see Chapter 6. After a few seconds, the printer loads the paper to eject the paper from the printer and then turn the printer off. Roman 1-12 Setting Up the Printer otherwise, the print head prints directly on the platen... between the edge guides until it meets resistance. Insert a sheet of a typical self test. Press the LOAD/EJECT button to the loading position and begins printing the self test. 5.
User Manual
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Paper Handling 2-17 Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. Using Continuous Paper 5. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6.
Paper Handling 2-17 Pull the paper up until it emerges between the first and second pages is even with the top of the printer's ribbon. Make sure your paper has a clean, straight edge. Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. Using Continuous Paper 5. If you are inserting paper in the front paper slot, remove the front cover and slide the edge guide completely to the left. 6.
User Manual
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l Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer. l Printing on the thickness of the envelope. However, you should pay attention to the special considerations below: l Always set the paper-thickness lever to position 2, 3, or 4 ...depending on the edge of the envelopes. (See page 7-5.) 2-26 Paper Handling CAUTION: l Only use envelopes under normal operating conditions. Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of an envelope can load envelopes from the top just like single-sheet paper...
l Always feed envelopes by inserting the wide edge into the printer. l Printing on the thickness of the envelope. However, you should pay attention to the special considerations below: l Always set the paper-thickness lever to position 2, 3, or 4 ...depending on the edge of the envelopes. (See page 7-5.) 2-26 Paper Handling CAUTION: l Only use envelopes under normal operating conditions. Make sure the printing stays entirely within the printable area of an envelope can load envelopes from the top just like single-sheet paper...
User Manual
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This makes it ideal for precise vertical printing alignment. The printer reduces the number of dots in each draft-font character to normal draft speed for unidirectional printing-in which the print head prints in its input buffer. If you select emphasized printing or condensed printing during highspeed draft mode, printing speed temporarily switches to normal draft speed until the enhancement...
This makes it ideal for precise vertical printing alignment. The printer reduces the number of dots in each draft-font character to normal draft speed for unidirectional printing-in which the print head prints in its input buffer. If you select emphasized printing or condensed printing during highspeed draft mode, printing speed temporarily switches to normal draft speed until the enhancement...
User Manual
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.... Load paper in Chapter 1. The ribbon may be worn out. the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. 6-4 Troubleshooting l The printer sounds like it stops printing abruptly. See the section on ribbon installation in the printer. Turn off but nothing is off the printer and check for your interface cable meets both ends of the interface...
.... Load paper in Chapter 1. The ribbon may be worn out. the printer resumes printing automatically when the print head cools. 6-4 Troubleshooting l The printer sounds like it stops printing abruptly. See the section on ribbon installation in the printer. Turn off but nothing is off the printer and check for your interface cable meets both ends of the interface...
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... overriding your control panel setting. Troubleshooting 6-5 l A line of dots is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Printed characters are not what you are set by your printer. Check that the software is too much slack in the printout. l Printed characters have the print head replaced. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in...
... overriding your control panel setting. Troubleshooting 6-5 l A line of dots is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Printed characters are not what you are set by your printer. Check that the software is too much slack in the printout. l Printed characters have the print head replaced. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in...
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...-capacity cut -sheet feeder may be pulled forward. See above. l When you send data, the platen does not rotate and paper does not feed. l When a print command is on the paper-set levers may be only one sheet left in the bin. The cut -sheet feeder. • Two or more paper... lever is in the cut -sheet feeder's bin. Remove the cut -sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. There may be jammed near the print head. Add more sheets feed at the same time. Remove the paper and fan it. 6-10 Troubleshooting You may be incorrectly installed. See page 2-2. The PAUSE...
...-capacity cut -sheet feeder may be pulled forward. See above. l When you send data, the platen does not rotate and paper does not feed. l When a print command is on the paper-set levers may be only one sheet left in the bin. The cut -sheet feeder. • Two or more paper... lever is in the cut -sheet feeder's bin. Remove the cut -sheet feeder, the paper does not feed properly. There may be jammed near the print head. Add more sheets feed at the same time. Remove the paper and fan it. 6-10 Troubleshooting You may be incorrectly installed. See page 2-2. The PAUSE...
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... #7753 (LQ-570) or #7754 (LQ-1070) : Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In draft, at 28 dots/character: 3.42 million characters Film ribbon cartridge #7768 (LQ-570) or #7770 (LQ-1070) (optional) : Life expectancy (in LQ, at 48 dots/ character): 0.2 million characters (#7768), 0.3 million characters (#7770) MCBF: For all components (excluding print head): 3 million lines MTBF: LQ-570: 4000 power...
... #7753 (LQ-570) or #7754 (LQ-1070) : Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In draft, at 28 dots/character: 3.42 million characters Film ribbon cartridge #7768 (LQ-570) or #7770 (LQ-1070) (optional) : Life expectancy (in LQ, at 48 dots/ character): 0.2 million characters (#7768), 0.3 million characters (#7770) MCBF: For all components (excluding print head): 3 million lines MTBF: LQ-570: 4000 power...
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.... byte A unit of information consisting of letters, numbers, and symbols. bit A binary digit (0 or l), which the print head goes from right to printers. This increases the speed of printing because the head prints in which is the smallest unit of the printer's memory used by a printer or computer. buffer The portion of information used to store data before...
.... byte A unit of information consisting of letters, numbers, and symbols. bit A binary digit (0 or l), which the print head goes from right to printers. This increases the speed of printing because the head prints in which is the smallest unit of the printer's memory used by a printer or computer. buffer The portion of information used to store data before...