Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type...
... handle multi-part forms and multiple paper paths that the printer are the property of their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names Narrow carriage printers have the sturdiest printhead pins which determines the type...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear .... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which is the industry standard for...
... Push/Pull tractor Best for simple, efficient operation of impact printers. Front push paper path Rear push/pull Front push/pull EPSON Sales Training EPSON is fixed. Some EPSON impact printers also include additional tractor units, and all include a rear .... Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 2 Functionality-Control code/emulation All EPSON impact printers utilize EPSON Standard Code (ESC/P and ESC/P 2) printer control language, which allows more connectivity compatibility. Most EPSON impact printers also offer an IBM emulation, which is the industry standard for...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which... loading continuous paper from various paper sources, such as the rear or front push tractors and use . L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets, ...
... the paper release lever to indicate the paper source you can handle single sheet paper and single sheet multi-part forms, many EPSON impact printers have both front and top paper paths: Front paper path The front paper path has an almost straight-through paper path, which... loading continuous paper from various paper sources, such as the rear or front push tractors and use . L Paper thickness adjustment: Most EPSON impact printers have an Automatic Platten Gap Adjustment which helps eliminate paper jams and minimizes misfeeds, especially when printing on top of paper Single sheets, ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...off , or when another document is printed, paper is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. DOS applications will automatically advance the paper to the interface receiving ... network connection AppleTalk connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically switch to the tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing a button on...
...off , or when another document is printed, paper is backed out and "parked," while paper from most EPSON impact printers. EPSON Sales Training EPSON is torn off , paper parking, and microfeed adjustments. DOS applications will automatically advance the paper to the interface receiving ... network connection AppleTalk connection Compatibility PC/Macintosh PC/Macintosh PC PC PC/Macintosh Macintosh When an optional interface is added, EPSON impact printers automatic interface switching feature will automatically switch to the tear-off Can be automatic or activated by pressing a button on...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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Technical 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 Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11...
Technical 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 Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... weight of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... The 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...
... weight of their respective owners. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 6 Reliability-Ribbon quality EPSON brand impact printer ribbons are ... The 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...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are also rated in competitive printers. 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 a registered trademark of hours between failures at 25 percent usage ... the extra motor weight. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures.
...for reliability in Total Print Volume, and are also rated in competitive printers. 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 a registered trademark of hours between failures at 25 percent usage ... the extra motor weight. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 7 Reliability-Total Print Volume vs. Mean Time Between Failures EPSON impact printers are the property of lines that the printer can vary depending on -carriage motor used in Mean Time Between Failures.
Product Information Guide
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... quality 24-pin 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 164 Buffer: 0 or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) LQ-570/1070 Characterfonts: ! Unidirectional for text and graphics. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman / Epson Sans serif 1 mln...
... quality 24-pin 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 164 Buffer: 0 or 8 Kbytes (DIP-switch selectable) LQ-570/1070 Characterfonts: ! Unidirectional for text and graphics. Scalable fonts: Font Epson Roman / Epson Sans serif 1 mln...
Product Information Guide
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... LQ1070. The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers 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) 0.065 to 0.10 mm (0.0025 to O.OU...
... LQ1070. The minimum left and right margins are 3 mm (0.12 inches). The minimum left and right margins are 9 mm (0.35 inches). Printable area LQ-570/1070-2 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers 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) 0.065 to 0.10 mm (0.0025 to O.OU...
Product Information Guide
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... to the standby position. Setting the DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The section below 1 Unldwctlonal j Off / None I On Bidvechonai ~On 18 K b y l e s 1 on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 You can also use this button to feed it backward to feed the paper forward one line.... LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you control many of the printer settings. Stays off position, press this button to position 2 or higher. You can see the current DIP-switch ...
... to the standby position. Setting the DIP Switches DIP-switch tables The section below 1 Unldwctlonal j Off / None I On Bidvechonai ~On 18 K b y l e s 1 on 24-Pin Printers 8/20/91 LQ-570/1070-3 You can also use this button to feed it backward to feed the paper forward one line.... LQ-570/1070 The Control Panel The indicator lights give you control many of the printer settings. Stays off position, press this button to position 2 or higher. You can see the current DIP-switch ...
Product Information Guide
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...select bidirectional with the DIP switches. If DIP switch l-5 is on, printing is unidirectional even if you can select by using the ESC R software command. 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... speed for printing graphics such as international character sets. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to normal draft speed until the enhancement is normally bid&&o&. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers
...select bidirectional with the DIP switches. If DIP switch l-5 is on, printing is unidirectional even if you can select by using the ESC R software command. 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... speed for printing graphics such as international character sets. Also, if a line contains superscript, subscript, dot-graphic, or downloaded characters, printing speed switches to normal draft speed until the enhancement is normally bid&&o&. LQ-570/1070-4 8/20/91 24-Pin Printers
Product Information Guide
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...select an BKbyte buffer. Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on Interface Specifications Your printer is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 If each signal must be connected at the top of one page and the first printable line on the ... 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. Adjust your computer in the following table. This level IS normally HIGH; INC I Same as viewed...
...select an BKbyte buffer. Auto line feed When auto line feed is on (DIP switch 2-4 on Interface Specifications Your printer is LOW.) 24-Pin Printers LQ-570/1070-5 If each signal must be connected at the top of one page and the first printable line on the ... 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. Adjust your computer in the following table. This level IS normally HIGH; INC I Same as viewed...
Product Information Guide
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... mm 117.1 Inches1 Depth I / WelgM / 444mm (17.5 Inches\ gfW&P. @Y ' LQ-1070 Smgle-bin i C80639' / LQ-1070 1 Hlgh-capeclly I -MI) Deleted Commands The following are not supported on the printer; LQ-570/1070 Interface timing The figure below are compatible with the C806381 cut-sheet feeder, at normal ...) 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. Escx Escc Set page length in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin...
... mm 117.1 Inches1 Depth I / WelgM / 444mm (17.5 Inches\ gfW&P. @Y ' LQ-1070 Smgle-bin i C80639' / LQ-1070 1 Hlgh-capeclly I -MI) Deleted Commands The following are not supported on the printer; LQ-570/1070 Interface timing The figure below are compatible with the C806381 cut-sheet feeder, at normal ...) 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. Escx Escc Set page length in VFU channels Select vertical tab channel Select justification LQ-570/1070-6 8/20/91 24-Pin...
Product Information Guide
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... does not list this printer, contact the manufacturer of printer-s. Non-recommended Commands Epson recommends against using the following commands because some of these commands are not supported in existing printers and some are listed in the order of preference): 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...
... does not list this printer, contact the manufacturer of printer-s. Non-recommended Commands Epson recommends against using the following commands because some of these commands are not supported in existing printers and some are listed in the order of preference): 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...
User Manual
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... choose single sheets. If your program has a lines-per-page setting and you are using single sheets or continuous paper. When you choose the correct printer. This is not 8½ x 11, create a test document using standard 8½ x 11-inch paper, set the maximum lines per page. If your program doesn... program as opposed to 0 and then create a file of your file correctly but then prints too low on single sheets, you want. 4. Set your printer prints the first page of numbered lines from one page onto the next. For a standard 8½ x 11-inch page, try adjusting the form length ...
... choose single sheets. If your program has a lines-per-page setting and you are using single sheets or continuous paper. When you choose the correct printer. This is not 8½ x 11, create a test document using standard 8½ x 11-inch paper, set the maximum lines per page. If your program doesn... program as opposed to 0 and then create a file of your file correctly but then prints too low on single sheets, you want. 4. Set your printer prints the first page of numbered lines from one page onto the next. For a standard 8½ x 11-inch page, try adjusting the form length ...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
User Manual
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...) wide, Introduction 1 Easy paper handling. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. Compatibility. Unique control-panel design. Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range...
...) wide, Introduction 1 Easy paper handling. The LQ-570 and LQ-1070 are basically the same printer except for other Epson LQ and SQ printers. Features These features make your printing needs: top, rear, bottom, and front. Compatibility. Unique control-panel design. Introduction Your new Epson® printer is an advanced 24-pin dot matrix printer that combines high performance with a wide range...
User Manual
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... Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without removing the cut -sheet feeder to 150 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. The last figure in... a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) Although you can use the standard tractor as a pull ...
... Cut-Sheet Feeder (C80638* for LQ-570, C80640* for LQ-1070) This economical cut -sheet feeder automatically feeds up to 50 sheets of paper or 25 plain bond envelopes without removing the cut -sheet feeder to 150 sheets of paper into your printer without reloading. The last figure in... a double-bin cut-sheet feeder by country, Contact your local Epson dealer for LQ-1070) An optional film ribbon cartridge provides even higher quality printing than the standard fabric ribbon. Pull-Tractor Unit (C80019* for LQ-570, C80022* for LQ-1070) Although you can use the standard tractor as a pull ...
User Manual
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...Be sure to avoid bodily injury. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to -day operation of printer terms and an index. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to read this manual... for a glossary of your printer. Notes contain important information and useful tips on paper handling and day-to your printer. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see ...
...Be sure to avoid bodily injury. Other chapters contain information on unpacking, setting up and operating your printer. CAUTIONS must be observed to avoid damage to -day operation of printer terms and an index. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes WARNINGS must be followed to read this manual... for a glossary of your printer. Notes contain important information and useful tips on paper handling and day-to your printer. If the printer does not operate properly or the printed results are not what you expect, see ...