Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or a 24-pin printer, and whether...FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible paper handling - only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/...
...of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- EPSON impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - or a 24-pin printer, and whether...FX, LX, or DFX Twenty-four pin printers all begin with tireless printheads and superior quality ribbons. An impact printer has several advantages over any other type of ownership Flexible paper handling - only impact printers can all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing technology M Control code/...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... 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 ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to sell with the print head, and therefore has...
... 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 ribbon, the printer can achieve faster print speeds. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are superior to sell with the print head, and therefore has...
Product Information Guide
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... 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 164 Buffer: 0 or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) LQ-570/1070 Characterfonts: ! Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix...
... 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 164 Buffer: 0 or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) LQ-570/1070 Characterfonts: ! Power cord Ribbon cartridge Printer Specifications Printing Printing method: Printing speed: Quellly Mgh-speed draft DraR I Letter quality 24-pin impact dot matrix...
User Manual
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... services through a nationwide network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911: Assistance in locating your Epson product Customer Relations. Where to Get Help for your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance...
... services through a nationwide network of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for United States Users Epson America provides local customer support and service through the Epson Consumer Resource Center at (800) 92243911: Assistance in locating your Epson product Customer Relations. Where to Get Help for your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center Technical assistance...
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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...
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You can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder. You can load continuous paper and manually load single sheets without removing the cut -sheet feeder ...Ribbon Cartridge (#7768 for LQ-570, #7770 for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder to the single-bin model. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for LQ-570, C80639* for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Interface Cards Optional interface cards are given in your printer....
You can create a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) This cut -sheet feeder. You can load continuous paper and manually load single sheets without removing the cut -sheet feeder ...Ribbon Cartridge (#7768 for LQ-570, #7770 for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder to the single-bin model. Single-Bin Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80637* for LQ-570, C80639* for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Interface Cards Optional interface cards are given in your printer....
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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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... at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to adjust the printer for your country, contact your printer. Store the packing materials in case you have all the...
... at another voltage. If the label on the back of the printer designed for different voltages, and it is damaged. Printer Power cord Ribbon cartridge Note: In some locations the power cord may be attached to adjust the printer for your country, contact your printer. Store the packing materials in case you have all the...
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If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . Slide the print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. this can damage the printer. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is... turned on; Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. WARNING: Never move the...
If necessary, lift the printer cover up and off . Slide the print head to the middle of the clear plastic paper-tension unit and lift it . 2. this can damage the printer. Assembling the Printer Installing the ribbon cartridge Before installing the ribbon cartridge, make sure that the power cord is... turned on; Also, if you just used the printer, the print head may be hot. WARNING: Never move the...
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... Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 5 . Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to install. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 This removes any slack in the direction of the cartridge to ...make sure it easier to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic...
... Slide the print head from side to side to help feed the ribbon into place. 5 . Use a pointed object, such as a ball point pen, to install. Also check that the ribbon is not twisted or creased. Setting Up the Printer 1-7 This removes any slack in the direction of the cartridge to ...make sure it easier to guide the ribbon between the print head and ribbon guide. Turn the ribbon-tightening knob to make sure the plastic...
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... the next lowest position. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer However, you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the printer's mounting pegs; Replace the printer cover by placing it click into place. Press on the printer; Note: You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same way as you feel...
... the next lowest position. 1-8 Setting Up the Printer However, you should follow the guidelines below when using a film ribbon: l Print on the printer's mounting pegs; Replace the printer cover by placing it click into place. Press on the printer; Note: You install the optional #7768 or #7770 film ribbons in the same way as you feel...
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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 Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. 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. 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 Insert the paper into the desired paper slot (rear, front, or bottom) until the perforation between the platen and print head. 7. 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. Using Continuous Paper 5.
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... forms. You load multi-part forms the same way as described in Using micro-feed in the front paper slot. For best results with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original... above. Pay special attention to 5 Note: Print speed is recommended you load single sheets or continuous paper. Multi-part forms Your printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with continuous multi-part forms, it is reduced for paper-thickness lever settings of...
... forms. You load multi-part forms the same way as described in Using micro-feed in the front paper slot. For best results with film ribbon) Thin paper Ordinary paper (single sheets or continuous) Multi-part forms (carbonless) 2 sheets (original + 1 copy) 3 sheets (original + 2 copies) 4 sheets (original... above. Pay special attention to 5 Note: Print speed is recommended you load single sheets or continuous paper. Multi-part forms Your printer can print on Special Paper Paper Type Ordinary paper (with continuous multi-part forms, it is reduced for paper-thickness lever settings of...
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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Transportation Cleaning the Printer 5-2 Replacing the Ribbon Cartridge 5-3 Transporting the Printer 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation 5-1
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l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. 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. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing.
l Do not use the standard ribbon cartridge. Note: l Use the optional film ribbon cartridge when you need to replace the ribbon cartridge. For everyday operations, use ribbon cartridge designed for nine-pin printers. 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. Maintenance and Transportation 5-3 Replacing the Ribbon When the printing becomes too faint, you want especially high quality printing.
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...paper-tension unit. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Attach the protective locking clip to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Make sure the standard tractor... is installed in the printer's original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the push-tractor...
...paper-tension unit. then disconnect the interface cable from the electrical outlet; Attach the protective locking clip to transport your printer some distance, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials, as described below: 1. Make sure the standard tractor... is installed in the printer's original box. 5-4 Maintenance and Transportation Repack the printer, ribbon cartridge, paper guide, and power cord in the original packing materials and place them in the push-tractor...
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... setting may be sure your dealer. Press the PAUSE button. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. Check that the software is printed. l The PAUSE light is off the printer and check for your interface cable meets both ends of the interface ... nothing is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your cable is on ribbon installation in the printer. Check the software's printer settings. Make sure your printer. The ribbon may not be worn out. Load paper in Chapter ...
... setting may be sure your dealer. Press the PAUSE button. The ribbon cartridge may be installed properly. Check that the software is printed. l The PAUSE light is off the printer and check for your interface cable meets both ends of the interface ... nothing is installed properly for a paper jam, a ribbon jam, or other problems. If the printer still does not print correctly, contact your cable is on ribbon installation in the printer. Check the software's printer settings. Make sure your printer. The ribbon may not be worn out. Load paper in Chapter ...
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... characters have the print head replaced. l The printout is faint or uneven. The ribbon may be installed properly. l A line of dots is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Either there is set correctly for your printer. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 5. The print head is correctly configured for the...
... characters have the print head replaced. l The printout is faint or uneven. The ribbon may be installed properly. l A line of dots is missing in the ribbon or the ribbon has come loose. Either there is set correctly for your printer. Replace the ribbon cartridge as described in Chapter 5. The print head is correctly configured for the...
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...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...182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for...10 inches) for LQ-570 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for LQ-1070 Copies Four ...82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for LQ-1070 Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to...
...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...182 to 216 mm (7.2 to 8.5 inches) for LQ-570 182 to 364 mm (7.2 to 14.3 inches) for...10 inches) for LQ-570 101 to 406 mm (4 to 16 inches) for LQ-1070 Copies Four ...82 g/m2 (14 to 22 lb) for LQ-1070 Length 257 to 297 mm (10.1 to...
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Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge #7753 (LQ-570) or #7754 (LQ-1070) : Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In draft, at...
Printer Specifications Mechanical Paper-feed methods: Friction Push tractor Pull tractor Single-bin cut-sheet feeder (optional) High-capacity cut-sheet feeder (optional) Double-bin cut-sheet feeder (by combining both optional cut-sheet feeders) Ribbon: Black ribbon cartridge #7753 (LQ-570) or #7754 (LQ-1070) : Life expectancy: In LQ, at 48 dots/character: 2 million characters In draft, at...