Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are renowned for their respective owners. These printers have finer printhead pins which: Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are either 9- L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Reliability...
... with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their names EPSON Sales Training EPSON is a 9- Impact printers are renowned for their respective owners. These printers have finer printhead pins which: Hit the paper less hard to make impressions through most multi-part forms Offer finer Letter Quality printing Print from High Speed Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. EPSON impact printers are either 9- L LL L Nine-pin impact printers - Reliability...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. many at the same time. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. 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 is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off and top of form adjustment...
... print head and enhances printing with Windows applications. many at the same time. In some models this tractor is moveable, and in front, bottom and rear paper paths. 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 is the industry standard for reports, forms, etc., and allows you to achieve zero tear-off and top of form adjustment...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... and optional cut sheet feeders. Set the lever to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Paper Thickness Lever 65 4 3 2 1 0 -1 7 Paper Release Lever FF PUSH FF PULL Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of the printer in the read push position. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in the pull position. Paper feed method Top friction feed (standard paper guide) Optional high-capacity...
... and optional cut sheet feeders. Set the lever to this position when using the front push and pull tractors in combination. Paper Thickness Lever 65 4 3 2 1 0 -1 7 Paper Release Lever FF PUSH FF PULL Rear push tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor on multi-part forms. Paper feed method Front Paper Guide Type of the printer in the read push position. Pull tractor position For loading continuous paper from the tractor in the pull position. Paper feed method Top friction feed (standard paper guide) Optional high-capacity...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of an inch, to the interface receiving data. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts...
... printing position Microfeed adjustments Can set a top-of-form setting within 1/180 of an inch, to the interface receiving data. Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 4 L LL Functionality-SmartPark™ settings EPSON SmartPark settings, which make the printers compatible with virtually any Windows system environment. Bundled Microsoft Windows® 3.1x, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98 drivers guarantees ease of use right out of the built-in 2-point increments, available on EPSON 24-pin impact printers Barcode fonts...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. Utility EPSON Remote...
...5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font. L Windows 3.51 and NT 4.0 users can add an optional Ethernet card to have access to host computer connection. This utility program provides printer status, error conditions, and trouble shooting instructions to each printer L EPSON Remote! Technical Brief-Multimedia projectors Page 5 Versatility-Computer-based set-up EPSON Remote! Simplifies setup when installing multiple printers-just make the necessary changes in the software utility, and download the settings to the user. Utility EPSON Remote...
Product Brochure
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... two printers boast an amazing 20,000 POH MTBF rating and a 400 million character print head life. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Pages Per Minute Epson LQ-590/2090 Okidata ML-490/491 Lexmark 2490/2491 9 8 7 6 6.1 5 5.0 5.0 4 3 3.0 2.7 2.4 2 1 0 10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode Selected Print Speed Key Features Powerful 24-pin print head technology s Delivers high quality text and graphics for use control panel that makes changing settings a snap, while convenient configuration software facilitates simple setup via...
... two printers boast an amazing 20,000 POH MTBF rating and a 400 million character print head life. ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern Pages Per Minute Epson LQ-590/2090 Okidata ML-490/491 Lexmark 2490/2491 9 8 7 6 6.1 5 5.0 5.0 4 3 3.0 2.7 2.4 2 1 0 10 cpi High-Speed Draft Mode 10 cpi Draft/Utility Mode Selected Print Speed Key Features Powerful 24-pin print head technology s Delivers high quality text and graphics for use control panel that makes changing settings a snap, while convenient configuration software facilitates simple setup via...
Product Brochure
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... Width Depth Weight 6.3" 16.3" 13.8" 15.6 lb 6.3" 23.2" 13.8" 21 lb Control Panel Functions Font, pitch, pause, tear off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro adjust, top-of Seiko Epson Corporation. Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Epson LQ-590 C11C558001 S015337 C806381 C806371 C800201 C814002 Epson LQ-2090 C11C559001 S015335 C806401 C806391 C800211 C814012 C814031 Description Epson LQ-590 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Additional Pull Tractor...
... Width Depth Weight 6.3" 16.3" 13.8" 15.6 lb 6.3" 23.2" 13.8" 21 lb Control Panel Functions Font, pitch, pause, tear off, bin selection, line feed, form feed, load, eject, micro adjust, top-of Seiko Epson Corporation. Test conducted by Seiko Epson Corporation. ** Additional tractor unit required Product Code Epson LQ-590 C11C558001 S015337 C806381 C806371 C800201 C814002 Epson LQ-2090 C11C559001 S015335 C806401 C806391 C800211 C814012 C814031 Description Epson LQ-590 Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridge High Capacity Cut Sheet Feeder Single Bin Cut Sheet Feeder Additional Pull Tractor...
User Manual
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... Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 46 For Canadian users 46 Declaration of Conformity 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4 Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Chapter 5 - Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode...
... Parts Caution Symbol 45 Important Safety Instructions 45 ENERGY STAR Compliance 46 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users 46 WARNING 46 For Canadian users 46 Declaration of Conformity 47 EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY 47 4 Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting Using the Error Indicators 41 Clearing Paper Jams 42 Printing a Self Test 43 Where To Get Help 44 Chapter 5 - Using the Control Panel Buttons and Lights 35 Selecting a Font and Pitch 37 Changing the Printer's Default Settings 38 Default-setting mode...
User Manual
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...-7766 for more information.) You can use the online help, which is installed automatically when you install the printer software. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's built-in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to the online Reference Guide. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on page 15. Introduction 5 c Cautions must...
...-7766 for more information.) You can use the online help, which is installed automatically when you install the printer software. It describes all the printer's functions, optional products, printer software, troubleshooting, and technical specifications. Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's built-in this manual show the LQ-590, the instructions apply to the online Reference Guide. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on page 15. Introduction 5 c Cautions must...
User Manual
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...-compatible parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Parallel USB 2. To connect the printer to a USB port, you need to install an interface card.) Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is equipped with a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. Note: When printing, you can connect cables to both interfaces; To connect your computer to the printer. Connect the other end to your computer requires a different type of printer interface. (See the Reference Guide...
...-compatible parallel interface and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Parallel USB 2. To connect the printer to a USB port, you need to install an interface card.) Note: You can use the paper guide only when the tractor is equipped with a 36-pin Centronics® compatible connector for the printer. Note: When printing, you can connect cables to both interfaces; To connect your computer to the printer. Connect the other end to your computer requires a different type of printer interface. (See the Reference Guide...
User Manual
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Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Select Install Printer Software and click . After a moment the Installation screen appears: If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 13 You see the software license agreement. 5. Read the agreement and click Accept. Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off. 2. The installation starts and you see this window: 4. Select your printer model and click . Follow these steps to install the printer software: 1.
Insert the printer software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. Select Install Printer Software and click . After a moment the Installation screen appears: If it does not, double-click Setup.exe on the CD-ROM. 3. You see this window: Setting Up the Printer 13 You see the software license agreement. 5. Read the agreement and click Accept. Make sure Windows is running and the printer is turned off. 2. The installation starts and you see this window: 4. Select your printer model and click . Follow these steps to install the printer software: 1.
User Manual
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... to install the Reference Guide and the Remote Configuration Manager utility. 14 Setting Up the Printer Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to specify a path. ❏ If you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may take...
... to install the Reference Guide and the Remote Configuration Manager utility. 14 Setting Up the Printer Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is not accessible, click Cancel and try again. ❏ If a "System Error" message appears, click Cancel. ❏ If you are using Windows NT, you do not need to specify a path. ❏ If you are using Windows 98, the Printer Utility Setup may take...
User Manual
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... list. To open the Reference Guide, double-click the LQ590-2090 Reference Guide icon on your printer's default settings in your desktop. You can also click Start > Programs (or All Programs) > EPSON > LQ590-2090 Reference Guide, and click Reference Guide. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The Epson Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to select the printer you need to change your desktop. For the LQ-590 LQ...
... list. To open the Reference Guide, double-click the LQ590-2090 Reference Guide icon on your printer's default settings in your desktop. You can also click Start > Programs (or All Programs) > EPSON > LQ590-2090 Reference Guide, and click Reference Guide. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The Epson Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to select the printer you need to change your desktop. For the LQ-590 LQ...
User Manual
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... online User's Guide, which describes how to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. In this screen: 3. After you are using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to check or change the default settings as desired. To start the program, select Programs (or All Programs) > Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. 2. Click Next and follow the instructions...
... online User's Guide, which describes how to the parallel port, Remote Configuration Manager may not work. In this screen: 3. After you are using the program, remember to return the setting to LPT1. ❏ Connect the printer to check or change the default settings as desired. To start the program, select Programs (or All Programs) > Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager. 2. Click Next and follow the instructions...
User Manual
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... LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover. (If it from a different paper source. 3. If you want to the proper position for instructions. 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the blue lock levers backward. Loading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor 1. Also set the paper-thickness lever to print from the rear push or pull position.) 2. Then open the front cover and make sure the tractor is installed...
... LQ-2090, remove the sub cover from the front cover. (If it from a different paper source. 3. If you want to the proper position for instructions. 4. Release the left and right sprockets by pushing the blue lock levers backward. Loading Continuous Paper with the Front Push Tractor 1. Also set the paper-thickness lever to print from the rear push or pull position.) 2. Then open the front cover and make sure the tractor is installed...
User Manual
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... cut -sheet feeder is in default setting mode, both menu lights are on page 31. Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is installed. In this mode, you press the Pitch (ItemU) and Tear Off/Bin (Set) buttons at the same time, the printer enters or exits default setting mode. See "Changing the Printer's Default Settings" on when Card mode is on page 38. Loads continuous paper from the tear-off position or when bin 1 of -form or tear-off position. Stops printing...
... cut -sheet feeder is in default setting mode, both menu lights are on page 31. Feeds continuous paper backward to the standby position if a sheet is installed. In this mode, you press the Pitch (ItemU) and Tear Off/Bin (Set) buttons at the same time, the printer enters or exits default setting mode. See "Changing the Printer's Default Settings" on when Card mode is on page 38. Loads continuous paper from the tear-off position or when bin 1 of -form or tear-off position. Stops printing...
User Manual
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... single-sheet paper is underlined.) Using the Control Panel 39 Then press the Menu buttons (ItemU and Set) until the printer beeps and both the Menu lights turn on and paper is on . available in IBM PPDS emulation mode Character table International character set for printing the instructions. (The selected language is loaded, you'll need to enter default-setting mode. Make sure the printer is loaded. Setting Software 0 slash I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Auto CR (available in bold) ESC/P, IBM PPDS 0, Auto, Parallel, USB...
... single-sheet paper is underlined.) Using the Control Panel 39 Then press the Menu buttons (ItemU and Set) until the printer beeps and both the Menu lights turn on and paper is on . available in IBM PPDS emulation mode Character table International character set for printing the instructions. (The selected language is loaded, you'll need to enter default-setting mode. Make sure the printer is loaded. Setting Software 0 slash I/F (interface) mode Auto I/F wait time Parallel I/F bidirectional mode Packet mode Auto CR (available in bold) ESC/P, IBM PPDS 0, Auto, Parallel, USB...
User Manual
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... position. The paper is set to use. The paper release lever is not loaded correctly. Paper is not fully ejected. Remove your Reference Guide. To clear the paper jam, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. the Paper Out light goes off printed page at the perforation; Then press the Pause button; A single sheet of paper is jammed in the printer. Tear off . Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to clear paper jams and print a self test. Load paper in the paper...
... position. The paper is set to use. The paper release lever is not loaded correctly. Paper is not fully ejected. Remove your Reference Guide. To clear the paper jam, see "Where To Get Help" on page 44. the Paper Out light goes off printed page at the perforation; Then press the Pause button; A single sheet of paper is jammed in the printer. Tear off . Using the Error Indicators Use the following table to clear paper jams and print a self test. Load paper in the paper...
User Manual
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... width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet LQ-590 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size LQ-2090 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. Note: To temporarily stop printing. To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is causing the problem. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to the problem...
... width: Paper type Continuous paper (including perforated border) Single sheet LQ-590 9.5 inches (241 mm) A4 or letter size LQ-2090 14.8 inches (376 mm) A3 landscape 1. Note: To temporarily stop printing. To run the test using the printer's near letter-quality test. If the self test results are satisfactory, the printer is causing the problem. To run the test using either single sheets or continuous paper of your printer driver settings, application settings, computer, or interface cable. (Be sure to the problem...
User Manual
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... is subject to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this device may expire before the expiration of original purchase. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: EPSON Dot Matrix Printer P363A/P363U (LQ-590 120 V/LQ-590 UPS) P364A/P364U (LQ-2090 120 V/LQ-2090 UPS) EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the following two conditions...
... is subject to the first end user customer of the Epson product enclosed with this device may expire before the expiration of original purchase. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: EPSON Dot Matrix Printer P363A/P363U (LQ-590 120 V/LQ-590 UPS) P364A/P364U (LQ-2090 120 V/LQ-2090 UPS) EPSON AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. ("Epson") warrants to the following two conditions...