Product Support Bulletin(s)
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... light is flashing: Printhead is accepted 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is over heated. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer...
... light is flashing: Printhead is accepted 3 beeps: Paper End detected 5 beeps: Abnormal carriage movement LQ-500, LQ-510, LQ-1010, LQ-850, LQ-950, LQ-1050, L1000, AP-4000, AP-4500 1 beep: BEL code (.5 set beep) 1 beep: A Control Panel setting is over heated. Carriage will stop until the printhead cools down. EPSON Product Support Bulletin Subject: 24 Pin Printer...
User Manual
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...setting up your new LQ-800 or LQ-1000, this man- Using this manual To make it ideal for beginners or experienced users to find two terms changed to make them more . These steps take you from unpacking, through ribbon and paper loading, to printing your printer. In this manual,...and condensed is used in place of the LQ make it simple for home and business applications. Additional sections describe how to use your new printer with earlier Epson manuals, you can work on one document while printing another. l The compact design and light weight of compressed. If you are familiar...
...setting up your new LQ-800 or LQ-1000, this man- Using this manual To make it ideal for beginners or experienced users to find two terms changed to make them more . These steps take you from unpacking, through ribbon and paper loading, to printing your printer. In this manual,...and condensed is used in place of the LQ make it simple for home and business applications. Additional sections describe how to use your new printer with earlier Epson manuals, you can work on one document while printing another. l The compact design and light weight of compressed. If you are familiar...
User Manual
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...LQ-800 or 1000, and the Epson ribbon replacement pack #8758 should first complete the remaining setup steps before you receive your LQ, it into the groove as a replacement ribbon. Holding the plastic spring, insert it is much easier to run the self test (Step 8) and to connect the LQ to your printing becomes too light...two plastic tabs on the LQ-1000 and lift the cartridge out of paper into the guide frame. It helps you get a ribbon specifically for other Epson printers, such as the FX series, may closely resemble an LQ ribbon, but their use can damage the LQ print head. When your...
...LQ-800 or 1000, and the Epson ribbon replacement pack #8758 should first complete the remaining setup steps before you receive your LQ, it into the groove as a replacement ribbon. Holding the plastic spring, insert it is much easier to run the self test (Step 8) and to connect the LQ to your printing becomes too light...two plastic tabs on the LQ-1000 and lift the cartridge out of paper into the guide frame. It helps you get a ribbon specifically for other Epson printers, such as the FX series, may closely resemble an LQ ribbon, but their use can damage the LQ print head. When your...
User Manual
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... stops at the left side of paper.) 1-13 l The printer is initialized-any previous settings are erased, and the printer is properly grounded. l The three green lights on the control panel--POWER, READY, and ON LINE-go on. (The red PAPER OUT light does not go on the left side of default values.... Plug in the printer's power cord, making sure the outlet is...
... stops at the left side of paper.) 1-13 l The printer is initialized-any previous settings are erased, and the printer is properly grounded. l The three green lights on the control panel--POWER, READY, and ON LINE-go on. (The red PAPER OUT light does not go on the left side of default values.... Plug in the printer's power cord, making sure the outlet is...
User Manual
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... the center of the three buttons on the LQ control panel (see Figure 1-12) has two functions-the functions marked in black (OFF LINE, FORM FEED, and LINE FEED) are active when the printer is off line. The printer is on line when the ON LINE light is off. it is still on but... the LQ won't print. Figure 1-12. the functions marked in blue (ON LINE, LETTER QUALITY, and DRAFT...
... the center of the three buttons on the LQ control panel (see Figure 1-12) has two functions-the functions marked in black (OFF LINE, FORM FEED, and LINE FEED) are active when the printer is off line. The printer is on line when the ON LINE light is off. it is still on but... the LQ won't print. Figure 1-12. the functions marked in blue (ON LINE, LETTER QUALITY, and DRAFT...
User Manual
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...The green ON LINE light indicates that the printer is printing. 1-15 The form feed function works only when the printer is off line. If you want printing to receive data. The printer beeps once to acknowledge the Letter Quality selection. Do not use them while the LQ is on line and ...ready to begin. The line feed function works only when the printer is on Letter Quality, see Chapter 3, "Installing the Tractor Unit"). Note Use the LETTER QUALITY or DRAFT buttons ...
...The green ON LINE light indicates that the printer is printing. 1-15 The form feed function works only when the printer is off line. If you want printing to receive data. The printer beeps once to acknowledge the Letter Quality selection. Do not use them while the LQ is on line and ...ready to begin. The line feed function works only when the printer is on Letter Quality, see Chapter 3, "Installing the Tractor Unit"). Note Use the LETTER QUALITY or DRAFT buttons ...
User Manual
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...(power strip, etc.) turned ON? 10 Printing Your First Document Now that you've completed the basic setup and operating steps, your LQ is in front of the print head, not riding above it. Additional chapters and appendixes cover programming, control codes and ESCape sequences, technical specifications ...optional cut sheet feeder or tractor unit.) q Are the green POWER, ON LINE, and READY lights on line. If not, press the ON LINE button to set the DIP switches accordingly? q Is your printer properly connected to your first document, check the following chapter explains how to place the...
...(power strip, etc.) turned ON? 10 Printing Your First Document Now that you've completed the basic setup and operating steps, your LQ is in front of the print head, not riding above it. Additional chapters and appendixes cover programming, control codes and ESCape sequences, technical specifications ...optional cut sheet feeder or tractor unit.) q Are the green POWER, ON LINE, and READY lights on line. If not, press the ON LINE button to set the DIP switches accordingly? q Is your printer properly connected to your first document, check the following chapter explains how to place the...
User Manual
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...head moves to the left side of the printer, as you turn the power ON: l The print head moves to the center of paper into the printer.) 3. Turn the power ON with the Cut Sheet Feeder 1. l The red PAPER OUT light goes on. (The PAPER OUT light remains on 2. Figure 2-8. l The ...POWER, READY, and ON LINE lights glow green. When you normally would. for a cut sheet feeder. ...
...head moves to the left side of the printer, as you turn the power ON: l The print head moves to the center of paper into the printer.) 3. Turn the power ON with the Cut Sheet Feeder 1. l The red PAPER OUT light goes on. (The PAPER OUT light remains on 2. Figure 2-8. l The ...POWER, READY, and ON LINE lights glow green. When you normally would. for a cut sheet feeder. ...
User Manual
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...previous job, then loads and prints the new document. When the LQ finishes printing a document, you want to fully eject the last page of a document-First take the printer off line by pressing the ON LINE button (the green ON LINE light goes out). Caution When the power is loaded.) You can ... FEED without removing the remaining paper from the stacker. 3. l The red PAPER OUT light goes out while there's paper in the printer, use the manual paper feed knob to roll the remaining sheet out of the printer. If you normally would; If you have three options. Press the FORM FEED button ...
...previous job, then loads and prints the new document. When the LQ finishes printing a document, you want to fully eject the last page of a document-First take the printer off line by pressing the ON LINE button (the green ON LINE light goes out). Caution When the power is loaded.) You can ... FEED without removing the remaining paper from the stacker. 3. l The red PAPER OUT light goes out while there's paper in the printer, use the manual paper feed knob to roll the remaining sheet out of the printer. If you normally would; If you have three options. Press the FORM FEED button ...
User Manual
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... from the left paper guide is 41° to eject unevenly Make sure that there's enough room in the stacker. Make sure paper is too light.
... from the left paper guide is 41° to eject unevenly Make sure that there's enough room in the stacker. Make sure paper is too light.
User Manual
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.... Use the manual for your dealer for a command like STAT or CONFIGthe name depends on the LQ until the printer and computer match. Check the indicator light on the printer to ON. To remedy the problem, change the configuration of stop bits may not match the computer's settings. If you use. Either change the...
.... Use the manual for your dealer for a command like STAT or CONFIGthe name depends on the LQ until the printer and computer match. Check the indicator light on the printer to ON. To remedy the problem, change the configuration of stop bits may not match the computer's settings. If you use. Either change the...
User Manual
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... sent from overheating or low power supply voltage. Some printer/computer connections require that your international character set to OFF already, consult your dealer regarding a printer cable designed to correct this problem. Only the printer POWER light goes on the computer to see that the settings of...is ON. Check the settings of DIP switch 2-8. the READY and ON LINE lights remain off. This printer has a print head protection feature that protects the head from both the computer and the printer at first. The printout is garbled and does not match the file you ...
... sent from overheating or low power supply voltage. Some printer/computer connections require that your international character set to OFF already, consult your dealer regarding a printer cable designed to correct this problem. Only the printer POWER light goes on the computer to see that the settings of...is ON. Check the settings of DIP switch 2-8. the READY and ON LINE lights remain off. This printer has a print head protection feature that protects the head from both the computer and the printer at first. The printout is garbled and does not match the file you ...
User Manual
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... feeder, 2-13-2-14 Manual feed knob. See Paper release; See Paper feed knob Margins, 5-18 Master Select, 5-13 O OFF LINE button, 1-13-1-14 ON LINE light and button, 1-13-1-14 Option cartridge DIP switch setting, A-4 Overprinting, D-2 Index-4 See Dust cover Line feed, DIP switch for, A-4 Line spacing, 5-17 Location of...
... feeder, 2-13-2-14 Manual feed knob. See Paper release; See Paper feed knob Margins, 5-18 Master Select, 5-13 O OFF LINE button, 1-13-1-14 ON LINE light and button, 1-13-1-14 Option cartridge DIP switch setting, A-4 Overprinting, D-2 Index-4 See Dust cover Line feed, DIP switch for, A-4 Line spacing, 5-17 Location of...
User Manual
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See Dust cover Q QX-10 and QX-16, D-8 R READY light, 1-12 Reset code, 5-6-5-7 Resetting. See Paper loading, continuous-feed Pin-feed holder and pin-feed lever, 3-14 Pins, firing and numbering, 6-3-6-4 Pitches. See Top...13-1-14 Paper bail, 1-9, 2-1, 3-3 feed knob, 1-2 release lever, 1-4, 1-9 separator, 3-8-3-9 thickness lever, 1-11 Paper loading continuous-feed, 3-1, 3-3-3-8 single-sheet, 1-8-1-11 troubleshooting, D-1 Parallel interface, 1-17, F-1-F-4 Parts, printer, 1-1 Pica mode, 5-5 Pin-feed paper. See Reset code Ribbon installation and replacement, 1-5-1-8 Right margin, 5-18 Index-5
See Dust cover Q QX-10 and QX-16, D-8 R READY light, 1-12 Reset code, 5-6-5-7 Resetting. See Paper loading, continuous-feed Pin-feed holder and pin-feed lever, 3-14 Pins, firing and numbering, 6-3-6-4 Pitches. See Top...13-1-14 Paper bail, 1-9, 2-1, 3-3 feed knob, 1-2 release lever, 1-4, 1-9 separator, 3-8-3-9 thickness lever, 1-11 Paper loading continuous-feed, 3-1, 3-3-3-8 single-sheet, 1-8-1-11 troubleshooting, D-1 Parallel interface, 1-17, F-1-F-4 Parts, printer, 1-1 Pica mode, 5-5 Pin-feed paper. See Reset code Ribbon installation and replacement, 1-5-1-8 Right margin, 5-18 Index-5