Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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...Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. These printers have finer printhead pins which: Hit ...Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. both in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing ...
...Functionality-Printing technology LL Why buy an impact printer? Impact printers are renowned for their reliability with LQ FX-980-Nine-pin narrow carriage Wide carriage printers have 4 number in their respective owners. These printers have finer printhead pins which: Hit ...Draft up Reliability M Ribbon quality M Ribbon cartridge reliability M Total Print Volume vs. both in purchase price and low cost of printer: Low cost - Contents This technical brief provides detailed information on the following topics, related to all EPSON impact printers: Functionality M Printing ...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of their respective owners. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the...
... larger, since it doesn't have the extra weight of their respective owners. EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge offers the following benefits: L L The stationary ribbon cartridge can achieve faster print speeds. L EPSON's stationary ribbon cartridge Competitive design with every printer Adds profit to every sale 5 Reliability-Ribbon cartridge reliability Most EPSON impact printers use and extreme temperature changes L L Easy to move the...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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...Four possible areas of failure are un-familiar with the machine. CR home condition not detected at power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. An undefined op-code was detected. Incorrect jumper settings on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or 20. Since...the paper has skewed. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on TIB LQ2550-005. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper...
...Four possible areas of failure are un-familiar with the machine. CR home condition not detected at power up b. Physical obstruction such as a jammed ribbon 11 Skewed paper detect error. An undefined op-code was detected. Incorrect jumper settings on the ROMA board may cause errors 10 or 20. Since...the paper has skewed. NOTES: Error codes 11 and 12 are usually caused by turning the printer off, taking out the paper and turning the printer back on TIB LQ2550-005. PSB No: P-0076 Page: 4 of 4 LQ-2550 cont. 03 A 'Verify After Write" check to ensure proper paper handling and prevent paper...
Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, ...CALIF. 90505 This list supercedes PSB-013. INC. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ERC-04 ERC-13 ERC-08 ERC-14 ERC-16 ERC-17 N/A N/A ALL DX LQ-500, LQ-800, LQ-850 LQ-1000, LQ-1050 LQ...
... PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 3/1/88 Subject: Epson Printer/Ribbon Compatibility Number: P-0013A PURPOSE: This list will assist in the correct matching of Epson ribbons to order ribbons. EPSON AMERICA SERVICE, 23610 TELO AVENUE, TORRANCE, ...CALIF. 90505 This list supercedes PSB-013. INC. EAI # OEM # USAGE 7751 7753 7754 7756 7757 8750 8753 8755 8759 8760 8762 8763 8764 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ERC-04 ERC-13 ERC-08 ERC-14 ERC-16 ERC-17 N/A N/A ALL DX LQ-500, LQ-800, LQ-850 LQ-1000, LQ-1050 LQ...
User Manual
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Contents Introduction Intro-1 1 Setting Up Your LQ Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-1 Installing the paper feed knob 1-3 Selecting the Right Location 1-4 Installing the Ribbon 1-5 Replacing the ribbon 1-8 Loading Single-Sheet Paper 1-8 Installing the single-sheet guide 1-8 Loading the paper 1-9... LINE FEED/DRAFT 1-15 Selecting the Letter Quality or Draft Mode 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-16 Connecting Your Printer to Your Computer 1-17 The parallel interface 1-18 The serial interface 1-18 Printing Your First Document 1-19 2 The...
Contents Introduction Intro-1 1 Setting Up Your LQ Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your Printer 1-1 Installing the paper feed knob 1-3 Selecting the Right Location 1-4 Installing the Ribbon 1-5 Replacing the ribbon 1-8 Loading Single-Sheet Paper 1-8 Installing the single-sheet guide 1-8 Loading the paper 1-9... LINE FEED/DRAFT 1-15 Selecting the Letter Quality or Draft Mode 1-16 Running the Self Test 1-16 Connecting Your Printer to Your Computer 1-17 The parallel interface 1-18 The serial interface 1-18 Printing Your First Document 1-19 2 The...
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...LQ control panel 1-14 1-13 LQ self test in draft and Letter Quality modes . . . 1-17 1-14 Connecting a parallel interface cable 1-18 2-1 Preparing the printer for installation 2-1 2-2 Installing the cut sheet feeder 2-11 3-1 Continuous-feed paper with printer...unit 3-11 vii Figures 1-1 The LQ-800 1-2 1-2 The LQ-1000 1-2 1-3 Installing the paper feed knob 1-3 1-4 Tightening the ribbon 1-5 1-5 Loading the LQ-800 ribbon cartridge 1-6 1-6 Loading the LQ-1000 ribbon cartridge 1-6 1-7 Positioning the ribbon 1-7 1-8 Installing the single-sheet ...
...LQ control panel 1-14 1-13 LQ self test in draft and Letter Quality modes . . . 1-17 1-14 Connecting a parallel interface cable 1-18 2-1 Preparing the printer for installation 2-1 2-2 Installing the cut sheet feeder 2-11 3-1 Continuous-feed paper with printer...unit 3-11 vii Figures 1-1 The LQ-800 1-2 1-2 The LQ-1000 1-2 1-3 Installing the paper feed knob 1-3 1-4 Tightening the ribbon 1-5 1-5 Loading the LQ-800 ribbon cartridge 1-6 1-6 Loading the LQ-1000 ribbon cartridge 1-6 1-7 Positioning the ribbon 1-7 1-8 Installing the single-sheet ...
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... for super/subscript characters 6-19 A-1 The DIP switch panels A-1 C-1 Plugging the identity and font modules together C-1 C-2 Installing an option cartridge C-2 D-1 Print head replacement D-9 D-2 Removing the ribbon cables D-10 F-1 Parallel interface timing F-3 G-1 Removing the upper case G-3 G-2 Removing the control panel G-4 G-3 Main circuit board G-5 G-4 Interface board mounted on main circuit board . .
... for super/subscript characters 6-19 A-1 The DIP switch panels A-1 C-1 Plugging the identity and font modules together C-1 C-2 Installing an option cartridge C-2 D-1 Print head replacement D-9 D-2 Removing the ribbon cables D-10 F-1 Parallel interface timing F-3 G-1 Removing the upper case G-3 G-2 Removing the control panel G-4 G-3 Main circuit board G-5 G-4 Interface board mounted on main circuit board . .
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... printing another. Easy-to-read tabs make it easier to set up your new LQ-800 or LQ-1000, this manual, doublewidth is used instead of expanded, and condensed is used in place of the LQ make them more . Using this manual To make it simple for home and business... to printing your own characters, and more descriptive. l A 7K buffer frees your computer so you from unpacking, through ribbon and paper loading, to use your new printer with earlier Epson manuals, you are familiar with word processors, create graphics, define your first document. In this man- If you 'll...
... printing another. Easy-to-read tabs make it easier to set up your new LQ-800 or LQ-1000, this manual, doublewidth is used instead of expanded, and condensed is used in place of the LQ make them more . Using this manual To make it simple for home and business... to printing your own characters, and more descriptive. l A 7K buffer frees your computer so you from unpacking, through ribbon and paper loading, to use your new printer with earlier Epson manuals, you are familiar with word processors, create graphics, define your first document. In this man- If you 'll...
User Manual
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...and paper loading. If you've been using your printer. 3 Installing the Ribbon With the dust cover removed, you have easy access to install the ribbon. 1. Before loading the cartridge into the printer, turn the small knob on . The next time you install a ribbon or load paper, you can leave the cover ...on top in the direction of the platen. Tightening the ribbon 1-5 Figure 1-4. Moving the print head when the power is ON may damage your printer just before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when moving the print head. Manually move the print head to touch...
...and paper loading. If you've been using your printer. 3 Installing the Ribbon With the dust cover removed, you have easy access to install the ribbon. 1. Before loading the cartridge into the printer, turn the small knob on . The next time you install a ribbon or load paper, you can leave the cover ...on top in the direction of the platen. Tightening the ribbon 1-5 Figure 1-4. Moving the print head when the power is ON may damage your printer just before changing the ribbon cartridge, be OFF when moving the print head. Manually move the print head to touch...
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Lower the cartridge into the slots in the printer frame, as shown in the slots. Press firmly on each end of the cartridge to make sure the pins are firmly seated in Figures 1-5 and 1-6. for the LQ-1000 hold the ribbon cartridge by the two plastic tabs. end of the cartridge; Figure 1-5. Loading the LQ-1000 ribbon cartridge 1-6 Loading the LQ-800 ribbon cartridge Figure 1-6. For the LQ-800, hold the cartridge by the raised plastic fin on top of the cartridge into the printer, guiding the two square pins on each . 3.
Lower the cartridge into the slots in the printer frame, as shown in the slots. Press firmly on each end of the cartridge to make sure the pins are firmly seated in Figures 1-5 and 1-6. for the LQ-1000 hold the ribbon cartridge by the two plastic tabs. end of the cartridge; Figure 1-5. Loading the LQ-1000 ribbon cartridge 1-6 Loading the LQ-800 ribbon cartridge Figure 1-6. For the LQ-800, hold the cartridge by the raised plastic fin on top of the cartridge into the printer, guiding the two square pins on each . 3.
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With the cartridge in place, again turn the ribbon knob in Figure 1-7. (There is now installed. 1-7 4. Positioning the ribbon 5. tion of the arrow to guide the ribbon into place between the ribbon guide and the print head as shown in the direc- And that's it-the ribbon is also a diagram on the top of a pencil to tighten the ribbon. Now use the point of the ribbon cartridge itself.) Figure 1-7.
With the cartridge in place, again turn the ribbon knob in Figure 1-7. (There is now installed. 1-7 4. Positioning the ribbon 5. tion of the arrow to guide the ribbon into place between the ribbon guide and the print head as shown in the direc- And that's it-the ribbon is also a diagram on the top of a pencil to tighten the ribbon. Now use the point of the ribbon cartridge itself.) Figure 1-7.
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... will not fit the LQ-800 or 1000, and the Epson ribbon replacement pack #8758 should first complete the remaining setup steps before installing either of the optional systems. It is set up on the raised fin on top of the LQ-800 cartridge, or the two ...LQ-800 or 1000, be used as the FX series, may closely resemble an LQ ribbon, but their use can damage the LQ print head. To replace the ribbon, just pull up to your computer (Step 9) before you feed individual sheets of the printer. Also, ribbon cartridges for other Epson printers, such as a replacement ribbon. When your LQ...
... will not fit the LQ-800 or 1000, and the Epson ribbon replacement pack #8758 should first complete the remaining setup steps before installing either of the optional systems. It is set up on the raised fin on top of the LQ-800 cartridge, or the two ...LQ-800 or 1000, be used as the FX series, may closely resemble an LQ ribbon, but their use can damage the LQ print head. To replace the ribbon, just pull up to your computer (Step 9) before you feed individual sheets of the printer. Also, ribbon cartridges for other Epson printers, such as a replacement ribbon. When your LQ...
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... thicker paper or multiple copies, pull the lever toward the front of the printer as shown in Figure 1-10. Adjusting the paper thickness lever The LQ is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be adjusted to turn the printer on and become acquainted with the small arm on the left side of... the printer. To return the lever to the standard position, push it back until it clicks into the standard setting. 5 Turning On the Power With the ribbon and paper installed in Figure 1-10. The lever is located in front of...
... thicker paper or multiple copies, pull the lever toward the front of the printer as shown in Figure 1-10. Adjusting the paper thickness lever The LQ is equipped with a paper thickness lever that can be adjusted to turn the printer on and become acquainted with the small arm on the left side of... the printer. To return the lever to the standard position, push it back until it clicks into the standard setting. 5 Turning On the Power With the ribbon and paper installed in Figure 1-10. The lever is located in front of...
User Manual
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...having trouble printing, read the troubleshooting section in Appendix D. 1-19 trol panel ON? If the red PAPER OUT light is ready to print. q Is your printer properly connected to your word processor to set the DIP switches accordingly? If you remove the plastic tab that you've loaded the paper correctly... the self test in front of the print head, not riding above it. Make sure the ribbon is in Step 8? q Is the ribbon properly installed? The following list to make sure you able to place the LQ on the con- If you're using the optional cut sheet feeder or tractor unit.) q ...
...having trouble printing, read the troubleshooting section in Appendix D. 1-19 trol panel ON? If the red PAPER OUT light is ready to print. q Is your printer properly connected to your word processor to set the DIP switches accordingly? If you remove the plastic tab that you've loaded the paper correctly... the self test in front of the print head, not riding above it. Make sure the ribbon is in Step 8? q Is the ribbon properly installed? The following list to make sure you able to place the LQ on the con- If you're using the optional cut sheet feeder or tractor unit.) q ...
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Now guide the paper behind the platen, and push it through until it comes up between the ribbon guide and the platen as shown in Figure 3-8. (Moving the paper with a side-to-side motion makes it easier to push the paper through.) Figure 3-8. If you have an LQ-800, center the one support in the middle of the paper. 8. If you have an LQ-1000, space the two paper supports evenly along the width of the tractor as shown in Figure 3-7. 7. Loading paper 3-6
Now guide the paper behind the platen, and push it through until it comes up between the ribbon guide and the platen as shown in Figure 3-8. (Moving the paper with a side-to-side motion makes it easier to push the paper through.) Figure 3-8. If you have an LQ-800, center the one support in the middle of the paper. 8. If you have an LQ-1000, space the two paper supports evenly along the width of the tractor as shown in Figure 3-7. 7. Loading paper 3-6
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... this setting and uses it when any program tells it to move to the top of the printer is too high or too low on the page, adjust your LQ, you want them to and do not cross over a perforation between sheets lines up evenly with the steps, you can attach the... paper separator that the printed pages end where you need to establish a top-of the ribbon guide, as shown in the cardboard...
... this setting and uses it when any program tells it to move to the top of the printer is too high or too low on the page, adjust your LQ, you want them to and do not cross over a perforation between sheets lines up evenly with the steps, you can attach the... paper separator that the printed pages end where you need to establish a top-of the ribbon guide, as shown in the cardboard...
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...after time in different patterns to overlap vertically, the pins in the print head are in more than one column, but the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that of unbroken lines. Instead, the letters and symbols seem to see individual dots. Because the dots overlap...be made of 24 pins arranged in the Letter Quality mode, it against the paper to know about how the LQ's print head works. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is to use the software. If, on the other both horizontally and vertically in a single vertical...
...after time in different patterns to overlap vertically, the pins in the print head are in more than one column, but the intelligence of the printer handles the timing of pin firings so that of unbroken lines. Instead, the letters and symbols seem to see individual dots. Because the dots overlap...be made of 24 pins arranged in the Letter Quality mode, it against the paper to know about how the LQ's print head works. Each time a pin fires, it strikes the inked ribbon and presses it is to use the software. If, on the other both horizontally and vertically in a single vertical...
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...and right, as shown in Figure D-1. Now lift the print head assembly out of the printer, and lift the print head off the carriage as indicated by the arrows in Figure D-2. Disconnect the two copper-colored ribbon cables by moving the two locking levers to the left side of the... printer. (The connector blocks stay attached to the printer.) D-9 Figure D-1. Unlock the print head by gently pulling them out of the black ...
...and right, as shown in Figure D-1. Now lift the print head assembly out of the printer, and lift the print head off the carriage as indicated by the arrows in Figure D-2. Disconnect the two copper-colored ribbon cables by moving the two locking levers to the left side of the... printer. (The connector blocks stay attached to the printer.) D-9 Figure D-1. Unlock the print head by gently pulling them out of the black ...
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Snap the black locking levers back in place, and that's it. Figure D-2. Removing the ribbon cables Installing the new print head Connect the ribbon cables to the black connector blocks by gently pushing the ends of the cables into the blocks. D-10 Place the new print head on the carriage, making sure the guide holes on the print head fit over the guide pins on the carriage.
Snap the black locking levers back in place, and that's it. Figure D-2. Removing the ribbon cables Installing the new print head Connect the ribbon cables to the black connector blocks by gently pushing the ends of the cables into the blocks. D-10 Place the new print head on the carriage, making sure the guide holes on the print head fit over the guide pins on the carriage.
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... static electricity and can be destroyed by pulling it straight out from the printer. 3. many of the components are present inside the printer when the power is unplugged from the printer. 2. Take off the upper half of the printer - Remove the ribbon cartridge. G-2 Also, beware of touching contacts on your body. Do not remove the...
... static electricity and can be destroyed by pulling it straight out from the printer. 3. many of the components are present inside the printer when the power is unplugged from the printer. 2. Take off the upper half of the printer - Remove the ribbon cartridge. G-2 Also, beware of touching contacts on your body. Do not remove the...